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 guest is Triple Crowner and big wall climber, Chris "Rad" Carter!

Triple Crowner, author, and musician Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis drops into the studio to touch on some big topics and talk about her evolution as a hiker and a person. Settle in and buckle up as this former musical theater kid walks out of a Broadway audition and never looks back. Kiddo shares some stories from her 18,000 trail miles, and along the way, you'll hear about angry hikers, Stealth Donkey, the problem with pushing miles, the joys of solo hiking, hissy fits on the CDT, resonating, expectations, her Hiker Trash Moment, and the answer to the age-old question, which is more difficult: theater boot camp or the CDT? Epic.

Season 7 kicks off in big fashion with ultrarunner, coach, author, and now Barkley Marathons vet Damian Hall joins Doc for an unforgettable episode. Settle in and buckle up as Keith Dunn-dubbed Guy with Mohawk takes Doc on a wild tour of his amazing journey, from first time marathoner at age 36 to representing Great Britain as a runner four years later to setting FKTs and to competing in the world's quirkiest, perhaps toughest ultra marathon, the Barkley Marathons. During the discussion, Damian and Doc talk about Cheddar Gorge, Mud Claws, baked beans on pizza, our impact on the climate, John Kelly, Ted Lasso, Arsenal, Nutter Butters, and, of course, all things Barkley.

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 guest is Triple Crowner, first woman to hike the 11 National Scenic Trails, and thru hiker with 40,000 miles under her feet, Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan!

Author and expert walker, Heather "Anish" Anderson cools her heels in the Hiker Trash Radio studio with Doc to share some stories and insights from the trail. Listen in as the two discuss her latest FKT; her three (THREE!) successful completions of the Triple Crown, including her 2013 FKT of the PCT and her 2018 Calendar Year Triple Crown; growing up scared of the outdoors; Grand Canyon hikes in velcro sandals; and the thought process that led to the drinking of dead frog water. Badassery at its finest.

Fresh off a SOBO 32-day solo jaunt on the Arizona Trail, Jacob "Crush" Pepper wipes of the brown salty sludge and sits down to share some Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Crush recounts some seriously harrowing experiences, including pitching a tent in cougar country, broken femurs, an exciting new bathroom kit accessory, existential moments, rattlesnake showdowns, leaning into extreme suffering to see what you're capable of. That's also spirited conversation about the Trench Pullers, Endless Zeroes, Half Double, Shiny, Uncle Nomad, the Colorado Trail, Rim to Rim, and Hiker Trash moments. Crush spins some yarns you don't want to miss.

Doc joins Carl and Derek on the Backpacking and Blisters podcast to share some incredible guests, stories, and moments from Hiker Trash Radio. Tune in and learn something new about Doc and HTR!

Thru hiker and peak bagger Greg "High Profile" McDaniel drops into the studio to share his journey with Doc. The retired Air Force veteran and pack-collector tells Doc about his recent passion - thru hiking. Settle in and buckle up as High Profile covers some serious mileage including the top three conversation topics on the trail, Captain Underpants, awkward squat moments, the Mini Triple Crown, unusual wake up calls, electricity in the air, terminal leave, Splash Zone, boujee tendencies, and, of course, Rugrat and Townie.

Backpacker, theologian, recovering opera singer, and aspiring Hiker Trash Nate Jones sits down with Doc to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as the two tackle some big questions and topics, like the Fiery Furnace rule talk, deep reflection, hiking with a Jansport, Infinite Jest, functional hiking, quadripedal bliss, bacon bits, Dr. Daddy Mountain, and the importance of seeking moments of needless beauty.

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 PCT thru hiker and longtime listener, Ash "Zippy" O'Brien!