David "Swivel" Smith, forced off the trail for seven weeks with a foot injury, stops by the studio to talk with Doc about his current thru hike of the AT.  With the resumption of his thru hike just a few days away, Swivel shares his preparation and his experiences on this adventure of a lifetime.  Along the way, they cover crucial German phrases to know, marching pigs, the physical toll of Jiu Jitsu, and how to obtain a Master's Degree from YouTube University.  

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