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Hiker Trash Radio

Doc, Bleav
Appalachian Trail
Hiking
Pacific Crest Trail
Continental Divide Trail
Outdoor Adventure
Barkley Marathons
Ultralight Backpacking
Colorado Trail
Thru-Hiking
Ultra Running
Arizona Trail
Mental Health
Peak Bagging
PCT
John Muir Trail
Hiking Gear
Backpacking
Triple Crown
Barclay Marathons
Mount Rainier

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

Our 2026 Pacific Crest Trail correspondent Austen Goring made it 76 miles before a mysterious ankle injury forced him off the trail. In this episode, Doc sits down with Austen to talk about what happened out there — the physical toll of a desert that... more

About the Guest

Will Roquemore — trail name Last Strap — is a fourth-generation Idahoan, PCT class of 2025 finisher, part-time Arizona Trail hiker, and full-time nomad living in a converted 2016 Toyota Prius V wagon. He has been on the road since 20... more

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Lazarus Lake (Gary Cantrell)

Pre-race speech to the 2025 runners, captured live

Carl Laniak

Conch blow, reading of the names of the dead

Keith Dunn

On-the-ground commentary and race updates

2025 Runners & Crew

Pre- and po... more

About the Guest

Lori Balue is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and metabolic restoration practitioner based in Southern California. After a 25-year journey through chronic asthma, pre-diabetes, PCOS, food addiction, and 100 pounds of w... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Balue
Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner
Independent health practitioner / nutrition coach
Episode: Aging Adventurously - Lori Balue (Part I)
Jimmy Nichols
Trained sommelier who hunts rare wines; lead guitarist in a punk band; outdoor enthusiast and storyteller
Self-employed / freelance (sommelier and music)
Episode: Dark Miles - Two Cardinals
Jared Fisherman Lampal
CDT trail correspondent
Episode: CDT Trail Correspondent Jared "Fisherman" Lampal - Check-In #1
Ben Cox
Hiker who shares his life on and off the trail, author of Dark Miles
None mentioned
Episode: Dark Miles - The Permanent Tramily with Ben "Paladin" Cox
Heather Anderson
Aviary of through-hiking achievements and author of Farther
Author and ultralight hiker
Episode: Trail Stories - "Just Go" featuring Heather Anderson
Lise McLoouf
Runner featured in 2025 coverage
Barkley Marathons (covered by media)
Episode: The Barkley: A Love Story - Episode 2, "The Edge of Possible"
Donovan Rice
Triple Crowner, known as Iceman, exploring the Great Colorado Route
Trail adventurer / long-distance hiker
Episode: Love Letter to Colorado - Donovan "Iceman" Rice (Part II)
Donovan Iceman Rice
Guest, accomplished through-hiker and creator of the Great Colorado Route
Independent adventurer
Episode: Love Letter to Colorado - Donovan "Iceman" Rice (Part I)
Cara Benson
Author of An Arms Full of Birds, A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss, and Commitment
Author
Episode: Dark Miles - An Armsfull of Birds with Cara Benson

Host

Doc
host of the show who introduces guests and guides the interview

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • Voluminous ads/commercials

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Youngmann 2016
    United States7 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 States8 months ago
  • Show turning to AI slop

    I mostly enjoyed this show until I found out a huge segment of it is AI hosted telling AI generated stories. Doc is investing in, and experimenting with, an AI him, AI guests, AI hosts and AI generated trail tales. And is not up front about what is real and what isn’t. He lost all my respect. Especially as a creative who is greatly affected by this technology it feels like a slap in the face. He is not true hiker trash.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    James In P-town
    United States10 months ago

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Ads and sponsor segments are a turn-off to a portion of the audience, while others appreciate ecosystem context and gear recommendations.
Overall, the show is seen as a trusted source for trail life, motivation, and practical planning that inspires listeners to pursue their own adventures.
Listeners praise strong questions and engaging guests, with many saying stories are relatable and immersive.
Some listeners feel the format and structure are a plus, while others wish for a looser, more conversational flow.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trail Stories - I've Got You
Q: What changed in your health journey that allowed you to start hiking and climbing again?
A combination of addressing a wheat sensitivity, metabolic restoration, and adopting fueling strategies that supported energy and mood, which enabled higher activity levels.
Trail Stories - I've Got You
Q: Now when you're at dinner parties and you introduce yourself to strangers and they ask what you do, how do you do that without losing them?
I try to give a concise message: I spent 25 years learning how to lose 100 pounds and keep it off, and that identity shapes what I do.
Aging Adventurously - Lori Balue (Part II)
Q: If you're interested in going down this path, where would you advise them to maybe do some reading or some research?
Lori suggests following her on YouTube for DIY information and checking works by Dr. William Davis, Gary Taubes, and similar authors to understand gut health, metabolism, and ancestral nutrition, then using those resources to build a personalized plan.
Trail Stories - "Just Go" featuring Heather Anderson
Q: What was your approach to the calendar-year Triple Crown and how did your strategy evolve across the three trails?
She explains starting Springer Mountain in March, adjusting the plan due to snow and permitting constraints, and then composing a route that covered the southern New Mexico section before moving north through the PCT and CDT, ultimately finishing with Maine and New Hampshire as conditions allowed.
Love Letter to Colorado - Donovan "Iceman" Rice (Part II)
Q: As you head into this adventure, what is the biggest thing you're worried about?
The biggest concerns are fires, weather, lightning, and navigating areas with unclear beta, plus the challenge of staying within a feasible pace while managing safety through long ridge lines and high alpine passages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiker Trash Radio

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

Across recent episodes, the show centers on long-distance hiking, trail culture, and the mindset needed to tackle ambitious routes. Guests range from record-holding thru-hikers and route designers to authors and family explorers, with conversations mixing practical planning (permits, gear, risk management) and personal transformation (recovery, resilience, homeschooling on trail). Noteworthy trends include the emphasis on epic routes like the Great Colorado Route, deep-dive trail lore, and candid storytelling about mental and physical challenges, making it a strong pick for listeners who want actionable hiking insight paired with human-interest narratives. A standout aspect is the mix of high-stakes adventure with intimate behind-the-scenes... more

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Recent guests on Hiker Trash Radio include:

1. Lori Balue
2. Jimmy Nichols
3. Jared Fisherman Lampal
4. Ben Cox
5. Heather Anderson
6. Lise McLoouf
7. Donovan Rice
8. Donovan Iceman Rice

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