Phil "Swamper" Tucker joins Doc from Mississippi for a very special episode.  Underneath the fun-loving exterior, Swamper hides a tough past and a difficult journey.  Tune in and hear the incredible story of a young boy raised in the swamps of Mississippi who loses his path, only to pull himself up and find it again by moving to Montana.  But the story doesn't end there.  After having his lower leg amputated, Swamper finds himself at a very dark fork in the road.  As he contemplates which path to take, he discovers the YouTube channel of Kate "Feather" Cloud, and is inspired to claw his way back and hike the PCT.  Also on his bucket list is to meet the woman who inspired him, Feather.  Can Doc pull any strings?  Listen and find out.  Bring some tissues.  Epic.  Oh, and there's water moccasins, gators, grizzlies, a shower curtain, and skinny dipping in Bogue Homa Creek.

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