Ultra runner and world record holder Megan Eckert takes a break from running 4.167 miles at a time and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio. Settle in and buckle up and this reluctant runner shares her journey from her first half marathon to becoming the women's world record holder in the Backyard Ultra format. During the discussion, Meg talks about her start at age 29, silver tickets, the importance of mindset, pacing strategy, sleep deprivation, persistent hallucinations, looking for your limit, toughing it out, and what it takes to run 4.167 miles every hour for 87 straight hours. Unbelievable.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a true legend from the Sierras, Norman Clyde!

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 ultra runner and author Dean Karnazes!

Sanna "First Row" Wandke drops in from Germany to talk trail with Doc. Along the journey, they cover adventures worth drawing, trail angels, more juicy forests, suffering from post trail depression on the first day of the PCT, the dangers of heat exhaustion with Mango, and the importance of experiencing the things in between the lines.

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Triple Crowner and owner of Triple Crown Coffee, Chris "Cookie Monster" Pirrello takes a break from the grind to join Doc in the studio to talk trail and share some stories. Settle in and buckle up as Cookie and Doc cover some serious ground including discussion of figuring it out, cocky youth, special cookies, lost chapstick, Doe Eyes, competitive beard teams, Kerouac, Hemingway, alcohol shenanigans, concerned moms, Antarctic rucking, how not to be a one-trail wonder, the impact of microcommunities, supermodel trails, unfinished business in Washington, only quitting tomorrow, and the incredible story of Triple Crown Coffee. An instant classic.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a true legend from the Sierras, Snowshoe Thompson!

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 Madison Blagden!

Previous JFM Pod guest and Triple Crowner, Ginger Ballz, sits down for an in-person interview with Doc about his latest adventures on the Hayduke Trail. Along the way, they cover a variety of important topics, like quicksand instructions, job interviews gone bad, the newly invented category of Type Four Fun, and a leap of faith you're not going to want to miss.

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Thru hiker and fly fisherman Juan Veruete stops by the studio to share his Sierra experiences with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Juan covers some serious territory, including a possible trail name (Type II), his 10-12 base weight, the ultimate layer, tracking a Grizzly, bidets all the way all day, no backup, kayak fishing, bonus miles, hot springs, and fun on the JMT, the HST, and the TRT. Epic.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a recent Mt. Whitney rescue. Tune in for a lesson on hiking safety.