Jelle Veyt takes a brief break from his human-powered expedition of climbing the Seven Summits to join Doc in the studio to talk about his adventures. Settle in and buckle up as Jelle discusses both his incredible life journey as well as his journey to become the first person to ever get to and climb the highest peak on each continent by human power. During this incredible conversation, Jelle covers a lot of ground, including living on the streets for three years as a teenager, being made fun of by Sherpas, pitching his hammock just high enough to avoid the crocodiles, a 40 below cycle through Alaska, rowing while puking for 16 days, and just how much world context he has gained as he has traveled to and summitted five of the seven peaks so far. Jelle also shares his plans for getting to the last two summits, Aconcagua (South America) and Vinson Massif (Antarctica!). Epic.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer conservationist, Triple Crowner, and author Rue McKenrick!

Thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick joins Doc in the studio to talk about some less familiar thru hikes out there. Settle in and buckle up as Long Way covers some serious territory in this episode, including discussion of Piglet, sunhoodies, thigh high mud, the Hexatrek, rugby, jiu jitsu, Chinese tonal throat singing, raccoon-like activities, hypothermic fun, the magic of not knowing what you're doing, Te Araroa, and the right to bivouac. An instant classic.

Ridge Runner, thru hiker, and environmentalist Ray "Bones" Stinson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Bones spills the tea on a wide variety of topics, including tarps, bidets, thru hiker brain, Jansport backpacks, swimmers ear on trail, the nomadic lifestyle, tearing down Stonehenge, definite water vs. potential water, Leave No Trace, Scatter, Pig Pen, and, of course, the Tuscarora Trail. Epic.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey!

Garage Grown Gear CEO and co-founder Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel drops into the studio to talk gear and trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Redundant L and Doc dive deep into a number of topics, including discussions of digital minimalism, Light phones, a wide range of diet choices, pinecone helpers, discovery and awe in unusual places, outdoor industry life cycles, new and upcoming gear, the illusion of dry bags, just items, and both hiking and life hacks. Epic.

Thru hiker and author of The Dirtbag's Guide to Life Tim "Darko" Mathis joins Doc in the studio to share some stories and explore what makes a meaningful life. Settle in and buckle up as Darko waxes eloquent on what you do when you find the right pack, Boldly Went, soul-destroying occupations, going against the grain, the magic of Gouda, providing context, threading the needle, Nips, 6'2", and having a knack for making people wonder if you're brilliant or just weird. Epic.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer thru hiker and outdoor clothing manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons!

Ultralight thru hiking evangelist and the Wildfire Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck sits down with Doc to talk trail and what every hiker should know about the impact of fires on their favorite activity. Settle in and buckle up as Sparky discusses his 10-pound base weight, KnowItAll, Five-Pound Pete, party fouls, bidet practice, the Loowit Trail, blast zones, cautionary tales, and everything you need to know about wildland fires and how to be safe out there. Epic.

Thru hikers, trail runners, Ironman athletes, mixed mode adventurers, and now authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger sit down with Doc to talk about their latest adventures. Settle in and buckle up as the engineer and scientist share how they've stayed connected to the trail with their new book, Thruhikers - A Guide to Life on the Trail. Along the way you'll hear about Hiker Trash moments, the perils of being an adrenaline junkie, The Lost Coast, feeling foolish, and a ton of tips to help you get ready to conquer your next adventure. Epic.