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Hiker Trash Radio

Doc, Bleav
Appalachian Trail
Pacific Crest Trail
Hiking
Continental Divide Trail
Barkley Marathons
Calendar Year Triple Crown
PCT
Barclay Marathons
Outdoor Adventure
Mount Rainier
Arizona Trail
Outdoor Gear
Urban Hiking
Denali
Peak Bagging
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
John Muir Trail
Type II Fun
Long Trail
Mental Health

Join Doc and his guests on Hiker Trash Radio, the outdoor adventure podcast that takes you on a myriad of trails. With interviews from thru hikers, skydivers, adventure athletes, big wall climbers, and more, each episode is packed with trail talk, gear tips, and hilarious misadventures. And if you thought the great outdoors was all sunshine and rainbows, think again! Tune in for tales of blistered... more

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Latest Episodes

Hiker Trash Radio | Trail Correspondent Series · 2026

Jared "Fisherman" Lampal | CDT Post-Hike Interview

Mexico to Canada — The Full Debrief

Jared "Fisherman" Lampal set out from the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail on April 20th wi... more

About the Guest

Kaylee Frederick is a 21-year-old elite ultra-endurance athlete from Pennsylvania, currently studying biology and secondary education at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (with a minor in chemistry, an ESL certification, and ... more

For four episodes, this series followed people who look at a map and see a line that isn't there: across deserts, mountains, and cities. We saved this maker for last, because her story holds the final lesson.

We first met Renee Patrick, trail name S... more

About the Guest

Bradford "Rafiki" Bartels is a Marine Corps veteran, backcountry guide, and the first person to thru-hike the Alaska Long Trail — a roughly 500-mile route from Seward to Fairbanks, currently under development by Alaska Trails. Born i... more

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Recent Guests

Mills Kelly
Author, AT historian, and archivist
Author of A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail
Episode: A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Virginia Outdoors Adventures Podcast)
Chris Rad Carter
Adventurer, thru-hiker, Switchback Travel writer
Switchback Travel
Episode: Denali, Poopsicles, and the Diving Board - Chris "Rad" Carter (Part I)
Chris Carter
Avid thru-hiker, aka Rad; completed the Triple Crown, Denali ascent, and extensive travels for work
Hiker Trash Radio guest; Senior editor at Switchback Travel
Episode: Trail Stories - Top of the World with Chris "Rad" Carter
Jada Flo Lippincott
Long-distance hiker and adventurer featured on the episode
Independent adventurer
Episode: Your Time is Limited - Jada "Flo" Lippincott (Part II)
Flo Lippincott
27-year-old thru-hiker with extensive trail résumé
Episode: Your Time is Limited - Jada "Flo" Lippincott (Part I)
Jada Lippincott
Trail name Flo, long-distance hiker and adventurer
Independently hiking and content creator
Episode: Trail Stories - Your Time is Limited with Jada "Flo" Lippincott
Renee Patrick
Coordinator of the Oregon Desert Trail
Conservation-focused trail steward
Episode: The Route Makers - Episode 1: The Map Moment
Andrew Skurka
Renowned long-distance backpacker and guide
Independent guide service
Episode: The Route Makers - Episode 1: The Map Moment
Rue McKenrick
Hiker aiming to circumnavigate the United States via a perimeter route
Independent hiker/route maker
Episode: The Route Makers - Episode 1: The Map Moment

Hosts

Doc
Lead host, often steers interviews and trail storytelling.
Jeff Garmire
Co-host, interview facilitator with a focus on CYTC and trail history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Suspense and adventure

    I have to say this is my new favorite wind down st night story time. As I listened to the Appalachia trail story from mental health problems to hiking for health, I felt pulled in and in the moments. Thanks for a great story. Lori

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loribalue
    United States5 months ago
  • One Episode

    I could enjoy the podcast but I rarely listen because each interview is broken up into multiple episodes. It just makes it more difficult. I would prefer just to hit play and listen to it as one episode. It’s also too structured. Just have a conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AnonymousReviewerToday
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the trail stories

    Always amazed at the determination and endurance the through hikers have. No two stories are the same. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morning_coffee_99
    United States7 months ago
  • Voluminous ads/commercials

    Most content enjoyable, although FKTs, Barkley Marathon, elite performers seem over-represented.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Youngmann 2016
    United States10 months ago
  • Enjoy the Guests

    After hearing the podcast, I usually search their social medial sites. I started following a number of hikers and enjoy their hiking experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morning_coffee_99
    United Statesa year ago

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Shows frequently highlight trail culture and endurance challenges.
Guests are described as authentic storytellers with deep trail insight.
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Your Time is Limited - Jada "Flo" Lippincott (Part II)
Q: What sparked your shift from Alaska adventures to long-distance hiking and eventually the CDT?
After a life-changing winter backpacking course in Fairbanks, I moved west for opportunities as a backcountry guide in Big Sky, Montana. A broken leg from a snowboarding accident led me to YouTube hikers like Dixie and Darwin, who showed me that people walk long distances and that I could pursue this path, which eventually became the CDT with a close friend who later became my hiking partner.
Your Time is Limited - Jada "Flo" Lippincott (Part II)
Q: Tell us where you grew up and what your family life was like.
I grew up in Fairfield, Iowa, in a non-outdoorsy family, with a dad who worked in a suit, but who supported my curiosity. Summers with my grandparents exposed me to travel across the country, and a year-long college exchange in Alaska sparked my love for the outdoors and set the seeds for my hiking journey.
Hexatrek with a Dog - Fab, Fitch, and Billie (Part I)
Q: Day 62 sounds pivotal. What actually flipped the switch to keep going?
The decision to continue came after weighing the risks and acknowledging that quitting would leave them with a lasting sense of 'what if.' They chose to make practical adjustments for Billie's safety, such as scheduling around heat and water, and to keep pushing toward the goal.
The Full Range - Carolyn Highland (Part I)
Q: What was the most pivotal moment in Carolyn's early teaching career that shaped her leadership style?
Carolyn describes the Knowles course where her instructor admitted uncertainty, which taught her to model vulnerability and collaborative problem-solving with students, instead of pretending to have all the answers.
No Limit - Lindsay Phenix (Part I)
Q: What inspired you to pursue Badwater and how did you get started?
A seed planted by a book (Ultramarathon Man) and encouragement from her father plus moving to LA created a clear path toward Badwater.

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What is Hiker Trash Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on long-distance hiking, trail culture, and outdoor adventure, mixing firsthand trail reports with deep-dive interviews of through-hikers, endurance athletes, and trail-community personalities. Episodes commonly explore personal origin stories, gear and resupply realities, resilience against harsh elements, and the social dynamics of the hiking world, from sponsorships to trail etiquette. Notable is the host duo's mix of practical insights, candid memoir-style anecdotes, and a strong emphasis on community, persistence, and the purification of “hiker trash” identity through decades of trail life. Potential listeners will likely be drawn to authentic, gear-savvy conversations, vivid trail storytelling, and candid perspectives... more

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Recent guests on Hiker Trash Radio include:

1. Mills Kelly
2. Chris Rad Carter
3. Chris Carter
4. Jada Flo Lippincott
5. Flo Lippincott
6. Jada Lippincott
7. Renee Patrick
8. Andrew Skurka

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