THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience

By Pox Holiday & Puss In Boots

What's THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience about?

The Pox and Puss Podcast is a not-so-serious exploration of the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker experience. We interview hikers and adventurers from all walks of life.

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THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience episodes:

10.04.2022
Pox & Puss Presents: BONUS - Eric Rudolph and the Appalachian Trail Bandit
We are only a few days away from celebrating the Pox & Puss Podcast's 10th anniversary. So, in honor of that day, we bring you b-b-b-b-bonus content from In The Pines, where Pox talks about his 1998 thru-hike and the...
08.02.2022
In The Pines - 09 - Benjamin Peter Ashley and the Pacific Crest Trail
On August 16th, 2016, a man covered with desert dirt, who looked as if he’d been hiking for days, walked into a rural California convenience store and bought $100 worth of junk food and water. Located near the Pacific...
07.05.2022
In The Pines - 08 - Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay: with guest Puss In Boots
This week, Nikki and Pox dive into the 2013 disappearance of Appalachian Trail hiker, Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay. We also have our first guest: Puss In Boots from the Pox & Puss Podcast. Sources: https://www.centralmaine.com/2013/07/28/over-rugged-terrain-a-mystifying-hunt-for-missing-hiker/ https://www.pressherald.com/2016/05/25/report-geraldine-largay-kept-journal-during-weeks-lost-in-maine-woods/document/ https://www.warrendoyle.com/blog
03.07.2022
In The Pines - Lake Lanier
Lake Sidney Lanier is an artificial lake that was created in the 1950s by building Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in northern Georgia. The 38,000-acre lake lies on top of the ruins of towns and farmland of over 700...
01.31.2022
In The Pines - Dennis Martin - Premier Episode
Welcome to Pox Holiday's newest podcast: In The Pines. We're giving you the premiere episode in the Pox & Puss feed, but you will be able to find future episodes in the "In The Pines" Podcast feed here: https://anchor.fm/inthepinespod ...
04.07.2021
71 - I Do This Now
What can we say? It's been a hell of a year, right? Ugh. We pick right up where we left off, two yahoos just dicking around on microphones, talking about the Appalachian Trail. - There are people who will drift...
08.10.2020
Pox & Puss Presents: Korean Baseball with Brad and Pox
Back in May, with very few sports on TV, Pox Holiday started recording and watching late-night Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games on ESPN. After watching a few KBO games, Pox knew he had to contact the only friend he has...
04.06.2020
O.P.P. 10 - The Quarantine Edition
Hey. How are you doing these days? Did you hear that the Appalachian Trail is kinda closed? We figured if the AT is closed, we'll talk about other stuff right now. Plus we heard that Quarantine Podcasts are so hot...
09.23.2019
70 - Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel
In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article "The Legend of Baltimore Jack" in Outside Magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when it was suggested that he look into a hiker who...
06.13.2018
69 - Trail Days 2016 with Asiago and the 2013 Parade
Here it is…the final chapter in our 2016 Trail Days Interviews series. This time we have a quick discussion with Asiago about just how difficult it can be to get to Erie, PA. We talk about how disappointing “short cuts”...
05.08.2018
68 - Trail Days 2016 with Lucky
We continue our Trail Days 2016 interviews with Lucky. Lucky and her boyfriend Little Santa came all the way from California to hike the Appalachian Trail.
04.11.2018
67 - Trail Days 2016 Duct Tape and Patches
In this episode we are still hanging out in front of MoJoe's Cafe/Sun Dog Adventures, and Subway. We get to talk with a member of Riff Raff named Duct Tape. We also speak with Patches, an Appalachian Trail...
03.13.2018
66 - Trail Days 2016 Samsquatch
This is a warts-and-all episode. People have been asking us just to release the 2016 Trail Days interviews as-is…so here’s part one of six (or maybe seven?) Every year we set up in front of MoJoe’s Trailside Café we seem...
02.13.2018
O.P.P. #9 - Poop Talk With The Sklar Brothers
O.P.P. 9 – Poop Talk With the Sklar Brothers We haven’t released Poop Talk! Documentary Sklar Brothers Shane Mauss talks about his experience with the controversial plant medicine Kratom. The Hiking Viking orders 5 Big Macs Puss divulges her worst...
01.09.2018
65 - 110 Miles of Fun
After the first 110 miles of a northbound Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, you should be jumping for joy that you've finally reached Franklin, NC. So why does Pox Holiday believe that he doesn't encounter that many "happy" hikers in this amazing...
10.16.2017
64 - Gear Forward (Our 5th Anniversary Show)
What's this? Pox & Puss are putting out an episode on their 5th Anniversary? Damn Skippy we are! Did we record parts of this episode in April and August, but are just now getting around to releasing it in October?...
05.19.2017
63 - On Top of Old Smoky
We're back and stuff gets real! Fires! Booby Traps! Spaghetti! ABBA! Answering the door while wearing no pants! Fun! @PoxAndPuss on Twitter and Instatram PoxAndPuss.com Our back catalog can be found here
01.18.2017
62 - Duct Tape the National Parks
We thought this episode had been lost, but now it's found. This episode was recorded in September 2016...and then Pox's hard drive crashed. After hard work and some money, it was saved. Here we talk about Karl...
10.25.2016
61 - Shane Mauss Breaks Both of His Heels
In 2014 Shane Mauss, a stand-up comedian, went for a hike in in Sedona, AZ...at the end of that hike, Shane had two broken heels. Shane has told this story on other podcasts, but we were the first to...
06.30.2016
60 - Trail Days 2016
Join us for an exhilarating recap of Trail Days 2016 on "The Pox & Puss Podcast." In this episode, hosts Pox and Puss In Boots take you on a thrilling journey through the Appalachian Trail's most vibrant gathering. From sifting...
05.03.2016
59 - 2016 Pre-Prom Mini Episode
Our annual pre-prom pre-Trail Days episode. Come see us at MoJoe's Cafe on Saturday, May 14, 2016 Smartwool will be with us handing out socks. The 3rd Annual Thru-Hiker Prom will be held Saturday downtown at The Damascus Old Mill from 4pm until 10pm
03.31.2016
58 - The Hiking Viking and Brad from BradsWalk.com
Innovation Beer (Same place where I took Mac N Cheese) in Sylva, NCDog Licki MinajBrad’s Walk The real hiking Viking Crater lakeHiked Colorado trail with zach davis Mahousic notch Arm instagramFist nobo calendar triple speed stickNanatolie still worksMach JesusSemper Fi...
02.02.2016
57 - Everything's Coming Up Milhouse
We're back! Pox gets into a car accident....kind of. Puss has some ideas about snow...and sings about it. Jnco Jeans are making a comeback. We continue our book-talk. We teach you how to say N-O-C...not "knock".Barf burns a book.Find us...
11.20.2015
56 - Anish & Carrot Quinn
When Anish isn’t out breaking Fastest Known Time records, she is a sleepy penguin.Carrot Quinn’s Book: http://www.amazon.com/Thru-Hiking-Will-Break-Your-Heart-ebook/dp/B00W4RICAMSweet Caroline…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgXipo-v2tATell Todd Glass that you heard about him on the @PoxAndPuss podcast!
09.25.2015
55 - Just Anish
Back in 2013 Heather "Anish" Anderson set a new Unsupported Fastest Known Time (UFKT) for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.Pox was fortunate enough to interview her a few days after she finished for "Episode 25 - Anish and The Badger".After...
09.03.2015
54 - Frozen Mac N Cheese
We talk with our good friend and 2015 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker, Frozen Mac N Cheese.Part of this interview was recorded back in April when Frozen Mac had just reached the Nantahala Outdoor Center, just two weeks into her hike. The other...
08.07.2015
53 - Ryan Singer & The Paranormal Part 1
This week we talk about the spooky-scary things that can happen in the woods. Pox talks with Ryan Singer, a stand-up comedian who hosts a podcast about the Paranormal. Some of these things can give you...
07.03.2015
52 - Jessica Watkins and Kismet
Jessica Watkins is an NYC comedian who walked across the United States last year. We talk about kismet. Puss recounts her recent trip on the Appalachian Trail. Pox picks up a lot of friends on Facebook. "where are you...
06.13.2015
51 - Trail Days 2015
Welcome to our third annual Trail Days show! If you’ve heard our past Trail Days episodes, you know this is not our typical show. Every year we set up our 10x10 tent in front of MoJoe’s Trail Side...
05.26.2015
50 - This Little Piggy
After 2.5 years we've finally put out our 50th episode.In this show we discuss our interactions with The Fuzz.Puss tells an amazing story about the time someone was arrested at a hostel.Pox talks about how inaccurate your memory can be.We...
05.07.2015
Pre-Prom Mini-Episode
Hey folks!Long time no see. This short episode will: - - Prove to you that we are still alive. - - Fill you in on our sickness stories. - - Convince you to buy us a taxidermied squirrel. - - But most importantly…Tell You...
03.24.2015
49 - Wild: Starring Johnny Cash's Wife
We’re finally going to talk about “Wild”. We waited to hear back from Reese and “her people” to see if she was going to do an interview with us. She’s not. This this is your warning: SPOILER ALERT! ...
03.02.2015
48 - Flow Easy and Stuff
Since Flow Easy stuck around Natty Greene’s after mooching free beer from the @NCBeerGuys episode, we asked him to sit down and record with us. Flow tells us about his most pleasant privy experience. Pox and Flow went on a...
01.30.2015
47 - The NC Beer Guys
Coming to you LIVE from Nanty Greene's in downtown Raleigh, NC!We sat down with the NC Beer Guys to discuss beers you will find along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina.Beers we drank: Asheville Brewing: ShivaOskar Blues: Mama's Little Yella PilsNantahala...
12.24.2014
46 - The First Timers Club
Boy oh boy! We're talking about our first times on this episode. No...not THOSE first times. Trust us...we were waaaaaaaaay past our "firsts" by the time we got to our Thru-Hikes. We're talking about some of the "firsts" you might...
11.24.2014
45 - Rivers and Stuff
Rivers, am I right guys? We've all gotta cross them sometime in our life, but knowing when and HOW to cross them can be difficult.If you're tuning in to our podcast hoping you can find some advice....you're in the wrong place,...
10.31.2014
44 - Disco from "The Trail Show" [Part 2]
Part 2 of Pox Holiday’s talk with Disco from The Trail Show Podcast The Nantahala Outdoor Center: Outfitter’s Store http://noc.com/retail-locations/outfitters-store http://www.southwesterncc.edu/health-sciences/outdoor-leadership/outdoor-leadership-aas Otto NC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto,_North_Carolina Wayah bald tower http://www.romanticasheville.com/images2009/wayah2.jpg Wesser bald tower (Heavy Breathing Trigger Warning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVIBd5x0QFs Eric Rudolph – I was a little...
10.17.2014
44 - Disco from "The Trail Show": Part 1
Worlds Collide! Podcast Nerds Unite! Disco from The Trail Show joins Pox in the basement of the Nantahala Outdoor Center's Outfitter Store to talk about: hiking beer Capybaras The Chunky Gal Trail Drops
10.03.2014
43 - Lightning
What should you do when you're hiking and a lightning storm pops up? Don't ask us! On this episode of the Pox & Puss Podcast we discuss our varied lightning stories. Pox tells a story about one of the most famous lightning strikes...
09.18.2014
42 - Gordon Biggerstaff
We were so lucky to have Gordon Biggerstaff on our show this week!Pox caught 2014 Northbound Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Gordon right before he left for his home in Scotland. We sat down at the Friends of the Smokies offices in Severirville,...
08.28.2014
41 - Bert Kreischer
Here it is! Our conversation with Travel Channel Host, Stand Up Comedian, Author, and Podcaster: Bert Kreischer! Some of you might also recognize Bert from his appearances on podcasts such as: “The Joe Rogan Experience”, “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour”, and “Alison...
08.14.2014
40 - Stinky Hiker Trash
Have you ever caught yourself doing the 'ol "sniff check" to see if that's you stinking up the place? If you're a hiker, chances are...it IS you. But don't worry, this week we tell you some of our stinkiest stories, along...
07.31.2014
39 - Zachsquatch & The Stuff In Your Pack
This week Pox & Puss discuss: The stuff in your packHave you ever carried a piece of gear that was teetering on the edge of "unusable"?Have you carried something in your pack that served no practical purpose? Did it have...
07.17.2014
38 - You Up?
A simple joke on TV took Pox down a rabbit hole of Appalachian Trail information websites. Wether you're looking for gear reviews, want to read some trail journals, or you need to see how one turns a Coca-Cola can into an...
07.02.2014
37 - Ice Cold Returns
Finally back from vacation!Ice Cold is here to teach us all how NOT to behave in a hostel.Pox finally tells the story of how he was kicked out of North Adams.Puss washes her hair in the sink of every hut...
06.10.2014
36 - Just...Drunk...Enough...
You might have gone to Trail Days...but we have a few questions for you:Did you see the lady from the Traveling Wilbury's?Were you licked by that guy with the mohawk?Did you eat roadkill deer meat?Did you see that woman in...
05.23.2014
35 - Trail Days 2014
Our second annual Trail Days podcast is here!Set up in front of MoJoe's Coffeehouse, we interview six thru-hikers about their experiences along the Appalachian Trail so far.You'll hear from some names you might recognize...and some new friends.
04.28.2014
34 - Downtown Georgia Brown
What do you do in the woods that you would never catch yourself doing in the "real world"?Now that's what I call a "Bounce Box"! Oh!Pox talks about "Ghost Get-ups".Puss could make a Tarzan outfit out of her couch...if she...
04.15.2014
33 - Tom Rhodes
This week Pox interviews world traveling comedian, Tom Rhodes.The interview took place at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta.We discuss Tom's trip to Machu Picchu in Peru, his best travel advice, and lots more.While this might not be our normal type...
03.28.2014
32 - Let's Dance!
Our big Appalachian Trail Days Festival announcements are here!Where will you be able to find us? You'll have to listen!We listen to a voicemail....it's about booze.We recorded this episode via FaceTime, and Puss wanted me to tell you that she...

What's THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience about?

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THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience episodes:

Pox & Puss Presents: BONUS - Eric Rudolph and the Appalachian Trail Bandit

In The Pines - 09 - Benjamin Peter Ashley and the Pacific Crest Trail

In The Pines - 08 - Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay: with guest Puss In Boots

In The Pines - Lake Lanier

In The Pines - Dennis Martin - Premier Episode

71 - I Do This Now

Pox & Puss Presents: Korean Baseball with Brad and Pox

O.P.P. 10 - The Quarantine Edition

70 - Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel

69 - Trail Days 2016 with Asiago and the 2013 Parade

68 - Trail Days 2016 with Lucky

67 - Trail Days 2016 Duct Tape and Patches

66 - Trail Days 2016 Samsquatch

O.P.P. #9 - Poop Talk With The Sklar Brothers

65 - 110 Miles of Fun

64 - Gear Forward (Our 5th Anniversary Show)

63 - On Top of Old Smoky

62 - Duct Tape the National Parks

61 - Shane Mauss Breaks Both of His Heels

60 - Trail Days 2016

59 - 2016 Pre-Prom Mini Episode

58 - The Hiking Viking and Brad from BradsWalk.com

57 - Everything's Coming Up Milhouse

56 - Anish & Carrot Quinn

55 - Just Anish

54 - Frozen Mac N Cheese

53 - Ryan Singer & The Paranormal Part 1

52 - Jessica Watkins and Kismet

51 - Trail Days 2015

50 - This Little Piggy

Pre-Prom Mini-Episode

49 - Wild: Starring Johnny Cash's Wife

48 - Flow Easy and Stuff

47 - The NC Beer Guys

46 - The First Timers Club

45 - Rivers and Stuff

44 - Disco from "The Trail Show" [Part 2]

44 - Disco from "The Trail Show": Part 1

43 - Lightning

42 - Gordon Biggerstaff

41 - Bert Kreischer

40 - Stinky Hiker Trash

39 - Zachsquatch & The Stuff In Your Pack

38 - You Up?

37 - Ice Cold Returns

36 - Just...Drunk...Enough...

35 - Trail Days 2014

34 - Downtown Georgia Brown

33 - Tom Rhodes

32 - Let's Dance!