Podcasts by Hiker Trash Radio
Join Doc and his guests on Hiker Trash Radio, the outdoor adventure podcast that takes you on a myriad of trails. With interviews from thru hikers, skydivers, adventure athletes, big wall climbers, and more, each episode is packed with trail talk, gear tips, and hilarious misadventures. And if you thought the great outdoors was all sunshine and rainbows, think again! Tune in for tales of blistered feet, helicopter evacuations, and Type II Fun that will make you appreciate the comforts of home. Settle in and get ready to trade the city for the wilderness. It's time to embrace the suck!
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The Last 10 - Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan from 2023-11-29T09:00
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 Cr...
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Moving Thru Nature - Heather "Anish" Anderson from 2023-11-27T09:00
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 lates...
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Choosing the Brutality - Jacob "Crush" Pepper from 2023-11-25T09:00
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 reco...
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Crossover Episode - Doc on the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast from 2023-11-22T09:00
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! Lea...
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All That and a Bag of Chips - Greg "High Profile" McDaniel from 2023-11-20T09:00
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 - th...
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Writhing in the Mud - Nate Jones from 2023-11-19T09:00
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, ...
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The Last 10 - Ash "Zippy" O'Brien from 2023-11-15T09:00
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...
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The Comeback Kid - Audrey "Glowstick" Payne from 2023-11-13T09:00
Audrey "Glowstick" Payne, 10 years removed from a horrific, debilitating back injury, chats with Doc about her journey from those depths to summiting Katahdin at the end of her first thru hike. Thi...
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As the Crow Flies - Brad Felton from 2023-11-11T09:00
Backpacker and host of the As the Crow Flies Hiking channel, Brad "Crow" Felton joins Doc in studio to talk trail and life! Settle in and listen up as the dynamic duo (who apparently were separated...
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The Last 10 - Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis from 2023-11-08T09:00
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 Trip...
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Journeys - Liz "Handstand" Kidder from 2023-11-06T09:00
Thru hiker, peak bagger, and dreadlock artist Liz "Handstand" Kidder stops by the studio to chat with Doc. In addition to talking trails and peaks with Doc, Handstand also shares her own personal j...
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Playing the Long Game - Stacia "Tink" Bennett from 2023-11-04T08:00
LASHer, peak-bagger, and outdoor adventurer Stacia "Tink" Bennett comes down off her latest mountain to chat with Doc. Settle in and listen up as the two engage in a fascinating and inspiring conve...
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The Last 10 - Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler from 2023-11-01T08:00
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 thru...
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Finishing - Jack "Quadzilla" Jones from 2023-10-30T08:00
Calendar Year Triple Crowner and thru hiking legend, Jack "Quadzilla" Jones drops into the studio from Thailand to talk some trail with Doc. Settle in and listen up as Quadzilla talks about how to ...
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The Streak - Andrew Glaze from 2023-10-28T08:00
Fire captain, ultra runner, and endurance athlete Andrew Glaze comes in from the trails to chat with Doc. Fresh off his fourth running of UTMB, Andrew talks about growing up in Southern California ...
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The Last 10 - Damian "Guy With Mohawk" Hall from 2023-10-25T08:00
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 ultr...
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Doubling Down with Callie Vinson from 2023-10-23T08:00
Endurance athlete and ultra runner Callie Vinson share her incredible story with Doc. Once an unhealthy eater and averse to running, Callie now finds herself eating healthier, running 200-mile race...
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Via Ferratas and Mad Max - Alice Ford from 2023-10-21T08:00
Stuntwoman, adventure filmmaker, and outdoor advocate Alice Ford unclips from the cables and drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to discuss a variety of adventures with Doc. This New Hampshire ...
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The Last 10 - Christine Reed from 2023-10-18T08:00
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 thru...
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Backup Wingnuts - Adventure Chef Robin Hill from 2023-10-16T08:00
Adventure Chef Robin Hill joins Doc for an episode unlike any other. The former Naked and Afraid contestant shares his unique story and perspectives, from growing up in Montana to heading up a scho...
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The Last 10 - Jack "Quadzilla" Jones from 2023-10-11T08:00
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 Cal...
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Between the Ears with Andrew Skurka from 2023-10-09T08:00
Thru hiker, route creator, adventure athlete, writer, and outdoor legend Andrew Skurka takes a brief break from his guided expeditions to join Doc in studio and share some of what's between his ear...
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Advanced Placement Thru Hiking - Adam "Dreamer" Salinger from 2023-10-07T08:00
Thru hiker, educator, and alpine adventure coach Adam "Dreamer" Salinger, who is fresh off the Colorado Trail, joins Doc in the studio for a rollicking good time. Dreamer is a longtime listener of ...
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The Last 10 - Carl "Professor" Stanfield from 2023-10-04T08:00
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 thru hiker...
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Almost Somewhere - Suzanne Roberts from 2023-10-02T08:00
Author, thru hiker, and self-described difficult trail companion, Suzanne Roberts drops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and get comfortable as Doc and the author of the JMT memoir A...
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A Tale of Two Trekkers - Simon and John Morris from 2023-09-30T08:00
In perhaps the farthest ranging (in more ways than one!) episode of the podcast so far, the Morris Brothers, Simon and John, drop into the studio to talk some treks with Doc. One of 10 children, as...
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The Last 10 - Heather "Anish" Anderson from 2023-09-27T08:00
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 author, ex...
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Trail Diplomacy - Angela "Sparrow" Gluck from 2023-09-25T08:00
Long Trail thru hiker Angela "Sparrow" Gluck joins Doc in the studio to share some adventures and lessons from the trail. Settle back and enjoy as Sparrow discusses a wide variety of topics, includ...
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The Terrifying 25 - Adam Hoyt from 2023-09-23T08:00
Hiker, adventurer, and peak-bagger Adam Hoyt comes down off the mountain to drop into the studio to share some adventures with Doc. During the wide ranging discussion, the fierce New Englander and ...
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The Last 10 - Jeff "Legend" Garmire from 2023-09-20T08:00
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 Jeff "Leg...
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Student of the Game - James "Magnet" Parsons from 2023-09-18T08:00
Thru hiker and deep thinker James "Magnet" Parsons joins Doc in the studio for his second episode to talk trail and life lessons. Settle in and buckle up as Magnet and his mustache discusses big mo...
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Forrest Gumping Through Life - Kelly Wiglesworth from 2023-09-16T08:00
River guide, humanitarian, mother, and OG Survivor contestant Kelly Wiglesworth drops into the studio to talk adventure with Doc. Settle in and listen as the two discuss the previously unknown valu...
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The Last 10 - Derick "Fab" Lugo from 2023-09-13T08:00
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 thru hiker...
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Precautionary Tales - Brandon "Horsepower" Weis from 2023-09-11T08:00
Legendary thru hiker Brandon "Horsepower" Weis calls in from a basement in Ohio to share some incredible stories with Doc. The Calendar Year Triple Crowner shares what he's been up to since his las...
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Proper Sideways - Justin "Swift" Smith from 2023-09-09T08:00
Backpacker, adventure racer, and long distance endurance bike racer, Justin "Swift" Smith drops in from Santa Cruz, CA, to talk some serious adventure with Doc. Fresh off the Tour Divide, the forme...
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The Last 10 - Andrew Skurka from 2023-09-06T08:00
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 thru hiker...
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Reinventing the Wheel - Andrew "Coach" Livingston from 2023-09-04T08:00
Andrew "Coach" Livingston, owner of Marion Outdoors Gear&Resupply and the Merry Inn Hiker Hostel, stops by Doc's new studio to share his extremely unique path and talk all things bikepacking and ba...
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Once in a Lifetime - Frankie "Fr33water" Spontelli from 2023-09-02T08:00
Adventure photographer and backpacker Andrew "Fr33water" Spontelli puts down the camera for a few moments to share some adventures with Doc. Fr33water waxes eloquent about a wide variety of topics,...
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The Last 10 - Adam "Dreamer" Salinger from 2023-08-30T08:00
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 thru hiker...
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The Range of Light - Paul "Pie" Ingram from 2023-08-28T08:00
Thru hiker and filmmaker Paul "Pie" Ingram joins Doc from Helsinki, Finland, to talk about his journey from growing up on the outskirts of London to hiking the American long trails to making films ...
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Mountain FOMO - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski from 2023-08-26T08:00
Ultra endurance athlete, backpacker, and outdoor social media influencer Chad Lubinski sits down with Doc to talk trail, gear, and how to make a living doing what you love. Settle in and listen up ...
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We Had a Lot of Bad Days - Josh "Inferno" Goebel from 2023-08-21T08:00
Current section hiker and aspiring AT thru hiker Josh "Inferno" Goebel joins Doc in the studio to talk about life's curve balls interfering with the big hike. Settle in and buckle up as Inferno dis...
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Noodling with Katie "Oats" Houston from 2023-08-19T08:00
Thru hiker and Community Manager for Sawyer Products Katie "Oats" Houston drops by the studio to talk some trail with Doc. Fresh off the Long Trail in Vermont, this former high school bando and now...
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Catching Up with Carl "Prof" Stanfield from 2023-08-14T08:00
Now six months removed from his epic 12-month-long, 8,451-mile Calendar Year Triple Crown, Carl "Prof" Stanfield sits down with Doc to reflect on the accomplishment and share what's he's been up to...
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Ferociously Pro Pillow - Lloyd Vogel and the Garage Grown Gear Story from 2023-08-12T08:00
Former school teacher turned gear junkie and ultralight entrepreneur Lloyd Vogel steps out of his new warehouse and into the recording studio to chat with Doc about trails, gear, and Garage Grown G...
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The Last 10 - Kelly Wiglesworth! from 2023-08-09T08:00
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 Survivor O...
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Halfway Anywhere on the Hayduke Trail from 2023-08-07T08:00
Tyler Fox, aka Mac from Halfway Anywhere, rejoins Doc in the studio to share what he's been up to lately, including his most recent adventure on the Hayduke Trail. Tune in and hear the two of them ...
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Reframing the Dream - Kait Boyle from 2023-08-05T08:00
World champion endurance athlete and backcountry mountain biker Kait Boyle climbs off the bike and drops into the studio to talk adventure with Doc. A former college field instructor and self-descr...
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The Last 10 - Brandon "Horsepower" Weis from 2023-08-02T07:00
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite hiker trash by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Calen...
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The TEAR - Dylan "RightOn" Ivens from 2023-07-31T08:00
Thru hiker and creator of the Trans-European Alpine Route (TEAR), Dylan "RightOn" Ivens calls in from the Great White North to talk some trail with Doc. During this jam-packed episode, Doc and Righ...
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Training for Life - Caleb Young from 2023-07-29T08:00
Backpacker Caleb Young drops into the studio to share his unique perspective on life with Doc. Tune in and hear about how this small town boy went from growing up running loose in the woods to find...
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Blood, Sweat, and Tears - Christine Reed from 2023-07-26T08:00
Thru hiker, author, and endurance athlete Christine Reed sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail, independence, loneliness and a lot, lot more. Settle in and make sure your pantry is secure ...
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Bidets, Trail Skirts, and Wind Shirts - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa from 2023-07-24T08:00
Thru hiker and Vice President of Six Moon Designs, Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa joins Doc and co-host Jeff "Legend" Garmire in the studio to share some stories and laughs. Tune in and hear about cross...
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Peeling Back the Layers - Britt "Puddin'" McDonald from 2023-07-22T08:00
Thru hiker and budding trail philosopher, Britt "Puddin'" McDonald, joins Doc in the studio to talk about insights from the trail. During the discussion, the former majorette and bartender takes Do...
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The Luxury is the Trail - Barefoot Ken from 2023-07-17T08:00
Minimalist Ken "Barefoot Ken" Posner sits down with Doc to share his story. From an uncoordinated teenager to an Army Airborne Ranger to an incredible endurance athlete, Barefoot Ken has quite the ...
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Rising - Sofya Yokoyama from 2023-07-15T08:00
Swiss climber and national team member Sofya Yokoyama comes down of the wall to chat with Doc about all things climbing. During their wide ranging and rollicking discussion, Yoko and Doc talk about...
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The ADK 46 FKT - Bethany "Roadrunner" Garretson from 2023-07-10T08:00
Bethany "Roadrunner" Garretson, the holder of the ADK 46 unsupported FKT, stops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. The thru hiker, trail runner, wilderness therapy instructor, and author waxes e...
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The Florida Trail - Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut from 2023-07-08T08:00
Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut strides out of the swamps and into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Former section hiker turned AT thru hiker Stretch tries to persuade Doc about the virtues of hiking in ...
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Getting Primal with Queen Bee, Spreadsheet, and the Kids from 2023-07-03T08:00
It's a story we've all heard before: Oklahoma girl meets Michigan boy, they finish medical school, get married, work in Africa as missionary doctors, have kids, and decide to hike the Appalachian T...
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Six of Seven – Luke Kelly Travels from 2023-07-01T08:00
Outdoor writer, adventurer, and Renaissance man Luke Kelly drops into the studio to discuss some worldly adventures with Doc. Tune in and hear about how this New York college boy used his summer wa...
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Heading South – Justin Outdoors from 2023-06-26T08:00
Justin Hick of the Justin Outdoors YouTube channel comes in from the Great White North to talk trail with Doc. In the wide ranging discussion, the two venture forth from the Canadian Rockies to Van...
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No Days Off – John “Chicken Legs” Woods from 2023-06-24T08:00
Boy Scout, Marine, triathlete, hiker, swimmer, and Search and Rescue team member John "Chicken Legs" Woods sits down with Doc to talk about the path he's walked. From his childhood on shores of Lak...
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Treks to Nowhere – John “Lakewood” Fegyveresi from 2023-06-19T08:00
Barkley finisher, thru hiker, ultrarunner, college professor, and part-time Antarctic denizen John "Lakewood" Fegyveresi drops into the John Freakin' Muir studio to chew the fat about a wide range ...
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Fun with Trekking Poles – Triple Crowner Miranda “Bopit” Pridgen from 2023-06-17T08:00
Triple Crowner and FKTer Miranda "Bopit" Pridgen sets her hiking poles down and joins Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Tune in and hear Bopit, the former elementary school teacher, talk about ...
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Fun with Trekking Poles – Triple Crowner Miranda “Bopit” Pridgen from 2023-06-17T08:00
Triple Crowner and FKTer Miranda "Bopit" Pridgen sets her hiking poles down and joins Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Tune in and hear Bopit, the former elementary school teacher, talk about ...
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Not Normal - Luke Pytlik from 2023-06-12T08:00
JMT thru hiker, tattoo artist, and unlikely TV celebrity Luke Pytlik stops by the studio for a hilarious and wide-ranging discussion with Doc. During their chat, Luke and Doc talk about appropriate...
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Living Boldly - Chris Brinlee, Jr. from 2023-06-10T08:00
In the premiere episode of Season 6, Doc welcomes back former Art Director and current adventurer, alpinist, and storyteller Chris Brinlee, Jr. In this wide-ranging discussion, Chris and Doc cover ...
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North Pole to the PCT - Davey "Captain America" Verwoerd from 2023-06-07T08:00
Svalbard resident and dog musher Davey "Captain America" Verwoerd checks in with Doc from Kennedy Meadows after the first 700 miles of his PCT thru hike. Tune in and hear about polar bear safety (o...
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A Cold, Wet Hand - Rob Phillips from 2023-06-05T08:00:05
Season 5 comes to a rollicking close with Episode #250 of the JFM Pod as competitive sailor, exploratory geologist, and adventure boat captain Rob Phillips drops anchor for a few and shares some st...
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Hard but Simple - Arielle "Mouse" Shipe from 2023-06-03T08:00
PCT thru hiker and @sendfemme founder Arielle "Mouse" Shipe joins Doc in studio for some good old fashioned trail talk. Tune in to hear about the charm of being annoyingly cheerful in the morning,...
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Classic Doc: Jamil Coury - Slam of the Damned from 2023-05-29T08:00
In this classic episode from March 2021, ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and filmmaker Jamil Coury joins Doc for a discussion of the Slam of the Damned, a quartet of daunting and brutal ultrarunning rac...
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Spilling the Tea with TMI and Panic from 2023-05-27T08:00:02
Brittany "TMI" Swanson and Andy "Panic" Butler from Bad Hikers make a return visit to the JFM Pod studio to spill some tea with Doc. In a wide ranging conversation, TMI and Panic share everything y...
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Chasing Shackleton - Tim Jarvis from 2023-05-22T08:00:09
Environmental explorer, adventurer, climber, author and documentary filmmaker Tim Jarvis comes in from the cold to talk some Shackleton with Doc. With 13 Antarctic expeditions under his belt, Tim s...
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The Trans Continental Run - Cal Dobbs from 2023-05-20T08:00:39
Cal Dobbs, with a Triple Crown under his belt, now takes to the open road as he runs across America to raise awareness and support for Trans rights and gender affirming health care. Tune in as Cal ...
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Heading North - Dave "Music Man" Chandler from 2023-05-15T08:00:53
Struggling with addiction, with his life in a shambles, and living on the streets of Louisville, Dave "Music Man" Chandler shows up at Springer Mountain with his brother's hiking gear. He heads in...
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Chin Wagging with Triple Crowner Ben "Shredder" Phantom from 2023-05-13T08:00:10
Triple Crowner, musician, and documentarian Ben "Shredder" Phantom stops by the studio to do some chin wagging about the trail and life. Shredder and Doc cover some serious terrain, including inte...
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Legit - Dillon "Enigma" Dise from 2023-05-08T08:00:36
Triple Crowner Dillon "Enigma" Dise drops in on Doc to talk some trail, both domestic and international. A well traveled thru hiker with 13,000 miles under his feet, Enigma expounds upon the adven...
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A Little Dance-y - Kyle "Missing Spoons" Cleary from 2023-05-06T08:00:49
Thru hiker, bikepacker, and route aficionado Kyle "Missing Spoons" Cleary comes in from the wilderness to talk trail, er, route with Doc. Eschewing the well-defined, well-marked traditional hiking...
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Going in Blind - Jacob "Crush" Pepper from 2023-05-01T08:00:20
AT and PCT thru hiker Jacob "Crush" Pepper drops into the studio for a wide ranging and hilarious discussion of . . . everything. Settle in, buckle up, and fasten your headlamp securely as Crush a...
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Brutal in the Best Way Possible - Kyle Hates Hiking from 2023-04-29T08:00:41
Thru hiker Kyle O'Grady of the Kyle Hates Hiking YouTube Channel drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Listen in as Kyle and Doc discuss Crotch Pots, trekking pole hammocks, the best long ...
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Natural Me - Triple Crowner Elsye "Chardonnay" Walker from 2023-04-24T08:00:34
The first black female Triple Crowner Elsye "Chardonnay" Walker stops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. Listen in and hear about releasing and re-sorting your priorities, gear, Burners, broken...
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Travel Nurse Emily Latour from 2023-04-22T08:00:54
Travel nurse Emily Latour stops by the studio to share some adventures from inside the emergency room and out on the trails. Tune in and hear how this former soccer and lacrosse player found her c...
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It's Not Vermont's Fault - Jeff "Wordsmith" Mitchell from 2023-04-17T08:00:17
AT thru hiker, attorney, and outdoors author Jeff "Wordsmith" Mitchell joins Doc in the studio to share some stories about the trail. The two cover a lot of territory, including short-form storyte...
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Know How to Use It - Michael "Pops" Cole from 2023-04-15T08:00:11
Michael "Pops" Cole, former federal prosecutor and assistant attorney general and current badass, drops into the studio to talk peaks and valleys with Doc. During the conversation, Pops talks abou...
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Crossover Episode: Hard Times Strong Men Podcast from 2023-04-12T08:00:10
In this bonus crossover event, Doc is interviewed on the Hard Times Strong Men Podcast. Tune in and learn some more about Doc and his adventures! ---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
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Shoulder Season with Semi Colon from 2023-04-10T08:00:52
Mark "Semi Colon" Scott drops into the studio from his home in Jasper National Park to talk trail (and more!) with Doc. The Canadian school teacher shares some stories from the backcountry, includ...
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Zipsss at the Bottom of the Planet from 2023-04-08T08:00:03
Annemarie 'Zipsss" Athey becomes the first guest on the podcast to be interviewed from the bottom of the planet. Zipsss calls in from McMurdo Station in Antarctica to chat with Doc about a wide va...
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Finishing the Barkley - Aurélien Sanchez and John Kelly from 2023-04-05T17:26:13
Aurélien Sanchez and John Kelly, two of the finishers from this year's Barkley Marathons, drop into the JFM Pod studio to chat with Doc and co-host Jeff Garmire to share some insights and stories a...
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Freight Train and Pickles from 2023-04-03T08:00:03
In this wide ranging conversation, high school sweethearts Brian "Freight Train" Walsh and Kristina "Pickles" O'Connell drop in on Doc to talk all things on and off trail. Along the way, you'll he...
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The Big Announcement - Jeff "Legend" Garmire from 2023-04-01T08:05:56
In this special bonus episode, Jeff "Legend" Garmire sits down with Doc to make a huge announcement about some intriguing future plans. Listen in to this exclusive story only to found on The John F...
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Adventure Preacher - Brad "Shep" Sasser from 2023-04-01T08:00
Adventure preacher Brad "Shep" Sasser takes a brief break from the trail and his thru hiking flock to chat with Doc. Along the way, Shep shares stories and insights about trail angeling, NoMiles. ...
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The Whole Shebang - Heather "Egg" Daigle from 2023-03-27T08:00:09
Thru hiker Heather "Egg" Daigle drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Tune in and hear about misshapen feet, serving brews in an egg costume, blisters, hiker ego, fear on the trail, color ...
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Addictive Pursuits - Phil Perry from 2023-03-25T08:00:25
Peak-bagger Phil Perry drops into the studio to share some stories from the northeastern mountains of the U.S. Along the way, Phil shares his rocky past with addiction and how he's channeled his e...
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A Right Hook in Mammoth - Chezwick from 2023-03-20T08:00:12
Chezwick, the 16th person to complete the Eastern Continental Trail and the 5th person to complete the Great Western Loop, takes a load off and sits down with Doc to talk trail. During the discuss...
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Rising - Jarred "Yeti" Aslett from 2023-03-18T08:00:27
Former television reporter and Rock 'n' Roll professor Jarred "Yeti" Aslett joins Doc in the studio to share his amazing journey. After finding himself weighing 500 pounds and facing some serious ...
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Fear is Contagious - Brandon "Horsepower" Weis from 2023-03-13T08:00:20
Calendar Year Triple Crowner Brandon "Horsepower" Weis returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk about what he's been up to since his last chat with Doc. Tune in and hear about some of Amer...
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The Hardships of a Thru Hike - Nikola "Tesla" Horvat from 2023-03-11T09:00:30
Thru hiker, documentarian, and Croatian Long Trail creator Nikola "Tesla" Horvat takes a break from working on his current documentary, Why Do I Hike 2, to talk trail with Doc. During the conversa...
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Classic Doc: 127 from 2023-03-06T09:00
127 sits down to share his unconventional AT hike, where he was a SOBO with a start date of Aug. 1. Listen in as the drama unfolds with 127 earning his nickname, finding his trail family, all whil...
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Up on an Alaskan Glacier with Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan from 2023-03-04T09:00:41
Ret. Lt. Commander Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan takes a break from mushing dogs in Alaska to join Doc in the studio to talk about his latest adventures. The Triple Crowner, Hayduke survivor, and for...
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Crossover Episode: Eric Rinehart Podcast from 2023-02-27T23:00:29
In this bonus crossover event, Doc is interviewed on the Eric Rinehart Podcast. Tune in and hear Doc wax eloquent on some epic moments in the outdoors as well as the origin and evolution of the Jo...
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The Whole Cheesecake - Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis from 2023-02-27T09:00
Triple Crowner, endurance runner, fitness coach, and homesteader Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis joins Doc in the studio for some trail talk. Sit back and buckle up as Hawaii talks about how she overcame sc...
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The Walk of Shame from 2023-02-25T09:00
What do you call a comedian whose gimmick is thru hiking 2,600+ miles to his first stand up routine? Funny as hell, that's what. PCT thru hiker and comedian Sean "Shame" Powers drops into the stu...
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Catch 92 - Renee Metivier from 2023-02-20T09:00
Champion endurance runner, three-time world record holder, and 11-time All-American Renee Metivier takes a breather and drops into the studio to chat with Doc. During the conversation, Renee share...
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Grunt Proof - Randall Gillespie from 2023-02-18T09:00
Army vet Randall Gillespie drops into the studio to talk with Doc about some different types of outdoor adventure. Creator of the Grunt Proof YouTube channel and veteran of active duty tours in Ir...
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Non-Traditional Life Choices - Triple Crowner Matt "Pretzel" Mason from 2023-02-13T09:00
Triple Crowner and wildland firefighter Matt "Pretzel" Mason comes in from the smoke and ash to talk to Doc in the studio. During the wide-ranging conversation, self-described knuckle dragger Pret...
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Evolving - Jay "Meat Grinder" France from 2023-02-11T09:00
Retire form the military, turn 50, and . . . go hike the PCT? That's exactly what Jay "Meat Grinder" France did. Meat Grinder stops by the studio to talk with Doc about the dangers of over planni...
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Dancing with the Wind - Shelby Mann from 2023-02-06T09:00
Colorado hiking guide and coach Shelby Mann sits down with Doc to talk some Type II fun. In addition to sharing the lessons learned from her early mistakes, this aspiring Triple Crowner talks abou...
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Matt "Schmutz" Lyons and the SOBO Documentary from 2023-02-04T09:00
Fresh off the PCT, thru hiker Matt "Schmutz" Lyons sits down with Doc to talk trail. In addition to updating us on his documentary project, Schmutz covers a lot of ground, including the magic of o...
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Atypical French Guy - Thomas Bouïssaguet and the HexaTrek from 2023-01-30T09:00
In an instant classic, thru hiker and trail creator Thomas Bouïssaguet joins Doc in the studio to talk about the newly created long trail in France, the HexaTrek. During their conversation, the pa...
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Moxie on the AT from 2023-01-28T09:00:19
What does it take for an 18-year-old woman to convince her parents to drop her off alone in the woods 2,000 miles away to hike the Appalachian Trail by herself? Moxie. Kaylin "Moxie" Brown did ex...
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Classic Doc: Jonny Blair - DontStopLiving.net from 2023-01-23T09:00
Doc interviews author and adventure blogger Jonny Blair about his upcoming book, Backpacking Centurion, his blog, Don'tStopLiving.Net, and his travels and adventures in over 180 countries. Tune in...
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Desperate and Lucky - Dylan Harris from 2023-01-21T09:00:36
Film producer, storyteller, thru hiker, and bikepacker Dylan "Lucky" Harris drops into the studio on the eve of his documentary premiere in Denver. During his chat with Doc, Lucky covers a lot of ...
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Classic Doc: Jupiter Hikes from 2023-01-16T09:00
Jupiter sits down with Doc to talk ultralight, how to hike the 5,000-mile Eastern Continental Trail, how not to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, setting the FKT on the Florida Trail, unique and less t...
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Figuring It Out with Jason "Out and About" Tompkins from 2023-01-14T09:00:16
After seven months and 4,200 miles spent on the trail in 2022, Jason "Out and About" Tompkins comes in from the cold to share some adventures and lessons learned from the trail in the warm confines...
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Trail Savants - The 2022 CYTC from 2023-01-09T09:00:09
What does it take to hike all three of America's long trails in one calendar year? Settle in and listen up as Doc and special co-host Jeff "Legend" Garmire talk to the four thru hikers who took on ...
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Boujee as Hell - Elina "TipTap" Osborne from 2023-01-07T09:00:53
Thru hiker, storyteller, and future documentarian Elina "TipTap" Osborne drops in from her new circus-themed flat in New Zealand to talk about what's she's been up to since her last visit to the st...
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Classic Doc: Gabe and Kevin Fastpack the JMT (or "How Not to do the John Muir Trail" - Kevin) from 2023-01-02T09:00
Doc sits down with Gabe Peterson and Kevin Goldberg, who share their background in endurance sports and talk about how they completed the John Muir Trail in less than six days. In addition to the ...
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I Wanna Do Everything - Ashly Winchester from 2022-12-31T09:00:11
Ashly Winchester, the women's unsupported solo SOBO JMT FKT-holder (phew!), cools her jets for a bit and drops into the John Freakin' Muir studio to chat with Doc. Tune in and hear Ashly and Doc d...
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Classic Doc: Ben Crawford - 2000 Miles Together from 2022-12-26T09:00
Thru hiking is hard enough, but when you add six kids and your spouse, you're taking it to a whole new level. Ben Crawford, author of 2000 Miles Together, sits down with Doc to discuss the logisti...
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Customize Your Adventure - Igor "Werewolf" Dorotic from 2022-12-24T09:00:03
The race director of Adventure Race Croatia, Igor "Werewolf" Dorotic, drops by the studio to talk adventure with Doc. During the convo, Igor shares his newest creation, the Relive Project, which a...
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Classic Doc: Tesla - Why (Do I Hike) from 2022-12-19T09:00
Nikola Horvat, trail name Tesla, hiked the PCT in 2016, and then went back home to create the 1,400-mile-long Croatian Long Distance Trail. He joins in from Croatia to talk about his viral hiking ...
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There's No Race - Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut from 2022-12-17T09:00:14
AT Section hiker AND Thru hiker Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut drops into the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail with Doc. Listen in as Stretch discusses gear, tramily, philosophy, fear mongering, l...
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Classic Doc: Mile. Mile&A Half. - Jason Fitzpatrick from 2022-12-12T09:00
Jason Fitzpatrick, co-producer, co-director, and writer of the quintessential John Muir Trail documentary, Mile. Mile&a Half, sits down with Doc and Chopper to talk about the film, the overwhelming...
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Suffer Well - Josh "Long Story" Murphy from 2022-12-10T09:00:20
Josh "Long Story" Murphy sits down with Doc to share an amazing tale. From his early beginnings roaming the hills in Pennsylvania and then onto his unhealthy teen years that led to serious weight ...
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Classic Doc: Nasty Noodle - Beating the Odds from 2022-12-05T09:00
After battling his inner demons and recovering from being hit by a van and almost losing his leg, what did Nasty Noodle do? He took on his childhood dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail . . . and...
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Well, sh*t. This is it. - Jason Hardrath from 2022-12-03T09:00:40
Ironman athlete and holder of 100 FKTs, Jason Hardrath stops by the studio to talk with Doc. During the conversation, Jason talks about his childhood with ADHD, competing in Ironmans, the horrific...
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Classic Doc: Triple Crown Attempt - IBTAT from 2022-11-28T09:00
AT and PCT thru hiker, Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver, sits down with Doc on the cusp of his departure to attempt the CDT to talk personal challenges, trail stories, gear, how to earn Hiker Trash trail cred, ...
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Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki from 2022-11-26T09:00:29
Newly minted Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki drops into the studio to talk some trail with Doc. During their discussion, the two chat about gear, large animals, bad weather, remote places, unp...
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Classic Doc: To Measure A Mile - A PCT Tale of Tears and Triumph from 2022-11-21T09:00
Three best friends embark upon an epic trek on the PCT; only one crosses the Canadian border 2,600 miles later. Chris, Bo, and Eich sit down with Doc to share the glory and the misery along the cou...
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Unlikely and Unfiltered - Derick "Fab" Lugo from 2022-11-19T09:00:30
The author of The Unlikely Thru Hiker, Derick "Fab" Lugo, stops in for a chat with Doc. Fresh off the Continental Divide Trail, Fab waxes eloquent on a wide variety of topics, including Type II Fu...
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Classic Doc: Triple Crowner - Ginger Ballz from 2022-11-14T09:00
Triple Crowner Ginger Ballz sits down to talk with Doc about joining the thru hiking cult, his lack of preparation when he set out on the AT, discovering the best version of himself on the trail, t...
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Jolly - Keep Going Forward from 2022-11-12T09:00:56
Bennett "Jolly" Fisher takes a quick break from the trail and from his hiking apparel company, Jolly Gear, to sit down with Doc in the studio to chat about some Type II fun. From his early start as...
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Classic Doc: The Fozzie Episode from 2022-11-07T09:00
Best-selling author and dromomaniac Keith Foskett (Fozzie) joins Doc to share his travels and stories from his long-trail thru hikes. Tune in and hear about erupting volcanoes, ghostly accusations...
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Emptying the Tank with Adriel "Bacon" Young from 2022-11-05T08:00:13
Season 5 of the podcast leaps out of the gates when Adriel "Bacon" Young takes a breather to drop into the studio and chat with Doc. The former Bondi Beach lifeguard, reality TV star, and winner o...
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Classic Doc: Journeys North - Barney "Scout" Mann from 2022-10-31T08:00
Barney "Scout" Mann spends some time with Doc to talk about his PCT memoir, Journeys North, in which he gives readers a vivid account of the highs and lows of a PCT thru hike. Scout is a Triple Cro...
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Becoming Forrest - Rob Pope from 2022-10-29T08:00:56
In spectacular fashion, Doc wraps up Season 4 of the podcast by talking to Rob Pope, the bloke from Liverpool who recreated Forrest Gump's 15,600-mile run back and forth across America. Rob, who i...
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Classic Doc: Eric Larsen - South Pole, North Pole, and Mount Everest . . . in a Year from 2022-10-24T08:00
Polar explorer Eric Larsen did what no other person had done before or since: reached the South Pole, the North Pole, and the summit of Everest in a single year. Eric sits down with Doc and share...
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I'm Not Going to Live at 40% - Chad Lubinski from 2022-10-22T08:00:14
Chad "Scratch" (or Hooch) Lubinski takes a break from the busy world of content creating to talk to Doc in the John Freakin' Muir studio. The two range far and wide in their discussion, including ...
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It's a Thing - Brian Sheridan and the Everglades Challenge from 2022-10-17T08:00:37
Brian "B.S." Sheridan sits down and shoots the bull with Doc. Fresh off his second attempt at the 300-mile Everglades Challenge, B.S. recounts his recent exploits and much more, including life as ...
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Kate the Wild from 2022-10-15T08:00:13
Photographer, metalsmith, and thru hiker Katelin Reeser joins Doc in the studio for some serious trail talk. Tune in for discussions of gear and photography and some stories from the JMT, the Long...
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Moonshine, Swamps, and Forks in the Road from 2022-10-10T08:00:59
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 incredibl...
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Fear and Loving on the PCT - Area 52 and Crunch from 2022-10-08T08:00:31
When you leave everything behind to pursue your dreams on the PCT, do you expect to fall in love with a stranger on the trail? Tune in and listen in as Joey (Area 52) and Alyssa (Crunch) talk to Do...
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Transgender Triple Crowner - Cal "Starburst" Dobbs from 2022-10-03T08:00:11
Cal "Starburst" Dobbs, the first transgender Triple Crowner, stops by the podcast studio to talk trail with Doc. During the conversation, Cal shares their journey on the trail as well as their jou...
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Like the Nuts from 2022-10-01T08:00:03
In an instant classic, thru hiker Jocelyn "Ballsack" Smith drops into the studio to cover a wide variety of trail topics with Doc. Tune in and hear the pastor's daughter gone rogue discuss the For...
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Spunk and Spark with Kamrin "Pinecone" Peterson from 2022-09-26T08:00:31
Backpacking guide Kamrin "Pinecone" Peterson takes a brief break between treks to drop into the studio and chat with Doc. During the conversation, the two discuss the extra burden and reward to gu...
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I've Always Wanted to do Something Ridiculous from 2022-09-24T08:00:46
Infinity Trail creator and long-distance walker extraordinaire, Jason "Eternal" O. Cook calls in from the trail to update Doc on his progress on the 16,000-mile trail. Along the way, the two discu...
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72 hours and 47 minutes on the JMT from 2022-09-19T08:00:14
Jeff "Legend" Garmire sprints into the John Freakin' Muir Pod studio to chat with Doc about his newly established FKT of the JMT. The conversation, as you might imagine, ranges far and wide, with i...
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The Long, Long Walk with Carl "Prof" Stanfield from 2022-09-17T08:00:41
Carl "Prof" Stanfield calls in during a Zero in Glacier National Park during his quest to set the record for most miles traveled on foot in a calendar year. With his eyes set on 10,500 miles by De...
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The Incident from 2022-09-12T08:00:43
The Great White Arrow and Chest Hair stop by the studio to relay a trauma-inducing story from the mountains that they are just now recovering from five years on. ---Support this podcast: https://...
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Turning the Tables from 2022-09-10T08:00:23
This week on the pod we have a very special guest: the creator and host of JFM Pod itself, Doc! Doc and new intern Lupin talk about the inner workings of the podcast including the how and why it wa...
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Dropping Out and Tuning In - Dylan "Fruit Loops" Lopez from 2022-09-05T08:00:37
High school, college, PA school, career, house, wife, kids. That was the trajectory for Dylan "Fruit Loops" Lopez of New York City, until the day he saw the hoodoo wallpaper on his friend's device...
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Okay, Just Don't Be An A**hole from 2022-09-03T08:00:28
Tommy "Twerk" Corey takes a brief break from his many exploits to drop into the studio and talk with Doc about a wide range of subjects. The long-distance backpacker, outdoor photographer, filmmak...
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Later in Life with Lupin from 2022-08-29T08:00:17
Angela "Lupin" Hu joins the podcast in more ways than one. During her interview, Lupin shares the painful lessons learned from suffering on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Rosie the Outback, her time on Sect...
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Mike Riggs - Before and After from 2022-08-27T08:00:50
In this very special episode, Mike "Smooth" Riggs drops into the JFM Pod Studio before AND after his epic John Muir Trail hike. During this episode two months in the making, Smooth talks about pre...
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Major Life Changes - Luna "Easy Rider" Bailey from 2022-08-22T08:00:02
Fresh off a 23-day hike of the John Muir Trail, Luna "Easy Rider" Bailey sits down with Doc to talk about the impact of one of the world's best hiking trails. Besides revealing some very recent, v...
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Z and the Art of Jumping Off Mountains from 2022-08-20T08:00:36
Eschewing the expected and traditional life path, Zeeshan Parvez enlisted in the Marines after high school, became part of an elite special forces unit, excelled in extreme survival training, and b...
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Some Steps Are Questionable - Dr. Morgan "Blaze" Brosnihan from 2022-08-15T08:00:19
Dr. Morgan "Blaze" Brosnihan takes a brief break from helping thru hikers with their injuries on the PCT to drop into the studio for a great chat with Doc. During their discussion, the two dive in...
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High Flying Adventures with Moab Joe from 2022-08-13T08:00:20
In this week's episode, we leave the ground behind and take to the skies as Joe "Moab Joe" Lohmuller parachutes into the studio to share some pulse-pounding stories from the world of skydiving, BAS...
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The Answer is Ladders from 2022-08-06T08:00:42
Britt and Andy from Bad Hikers stop by the studio to talk with Doc about their 20-day hike of the John Muir Trail. Along the way, the three discuss potential trail names (TMI and Panic), as well a...
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Chasing Waterfalls with Jeremy Walker from 2022-08-01T08:00:13
Jeremy Walker takes a break from chasing waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest to drop into the studio and chat with Doc about some off-trail adventures. Tune in for some great discussion on bear sp...
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How to Poop in the Woods from 2022-07-30T08:00:26
In an episode for the ages, Julia "Jacks" Renn, creator of the How to Poop in the Woods website, stops by the studio to drop a dime on how to drop a deuce out there. Tune in and hear about poop so...
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Folly and Molly Take on the Appalachian Trail from 2022-07-25T08:00:43
Children's author Michelle "Two Ls" Adshead sits down with Doc to discuss the Appalachian Trail and its impact on her life. She covers a lot of ground in the episode, including imaginary plywood, ...
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The Golden Ice Axe - Graham Zimmerman from 2022-07-23T08:00:31
Alpinist, storyteller, and climate advocate Graham Zimmerman drops by the studio to chat with Doc. Tune in and hear some prime discussion of how GZ went from a mogul mite to a ski instructor to bec...
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A Lucky Charm on the PCT from 2022-07-18T08:00:19
Sierra "Lucky Charm" Peters-Buckland takes a brief break from her PCT hike to chat with Doc in the studio about how this Scottish lass ended up on a 2,650-mile trail from Mexico to Canada. During ...
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The Suffer Buddies from 2022-07-16T08:00:15
Jason Kinosh and Mike Kucharski come in from the Northeast cold to chat with Doc about how to properly suffer out on the trail. In this laugh out loud episode, the three of them cover some serious...
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Get a Life - Sion Owen from 2022-07-11T08:00:02
Sion Owen calls from Wales to talk to Doc about some of his UK adventures. In between the chat about Welsh weather, Snowdonia National Park, and Mount Snowdon, the two cover a lot of territory, inc...
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Renee and Tim - Breaking Down the Data from 2022-07-09T08:00
Thru hikers Renee "Tok" Miller and Tim "Tik" Beissinger, who are also the creators of the @thruhikers TikTok account, drop into the studio with Doc to take a cruise through the data of their 2021 C...
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Kayla "Nugs" Bold - Swamps, Deserts, and Mountains from 2022-07-04T08:00:56
Thru hiker Kayla "Nugs" Bold drops into the studio for a conversation about her recent adventures. She and Doc discuss all manner of trails and environments, including the finer details of swamp h...
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Kate "Feathers" Cloud and Little Leaf from 2022-07-02T08:00:53
Long distance thru hiker and artist Kate "Feathers" Cloud and her pet goat Little Leaf call in from a motel room on the AT to share some stories and laughter from the trail. During the episode, we...
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Spectral Pack Animals and Flying Tents with Ghost Mule from 2022-06-27T08:00:26
Kalman "Ghost Mule" Tinka comes in from the Montana cold to talk to Doc about a wide variety of topics. During their chat, they cover some serious ground, including flying tents and hypothermia, W...
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The Runaway Missionary - Wesley "Megaman" Tils from 2022-06-25T08:00:58
Where to start? In this instant classic, Wesley "Megaman" Tils drops into the studio with Doc to share some incredible stories. Self-described as a sensitive, goofy soul, Megaman talks about his c...
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Singularly Focused on the AT with David "Swivel" Smith from 2022-06-23T21:58:41
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...
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The Cocodona Crew from 2022-06-20T08:00:49
In an episode for the ages, Gabe Peterson, Kevin Goldberg, and Jeff Garmire each make their third appearance in the JFM Pod studio to spend some quality time with Doc and talk about their most rece...
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Minimalist David "YoYo" Poston from 2022-06-18T08:00
David "YoYo" Poston stops by the studio to talk to Doc about the benefits of being a minimalist on and off the trail. Along the way, they discuss the hazards of moose, bear, and bison, as well as ...
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Ecotherapy and Dinabean from 2022-06-13T08:00:36
Dina "Dinabean" DeLeon drops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. During the discussion, they cover a lot of ground, including ecotherapy, kid camping, the problem with algorithms, hiking from th...
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Biggers World from 2022-06-11T08:00
World traveler, veteran, college professor, author, and five-time Guinness World Record holder Joshua Biggers drops into the studio for rollicking episode. Tune in and hear about which MRE (Meal, R...
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Living Cleverly, not Carefully, with Derek Mathewson from 2022-06-06T08:00:18
Derek Mathewson, aka Dreadhead Derek, drops in to talk to Doc about living a life of adventure. Along the way, he and Doc cover a lot of ground, including talk of Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl, ...
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YoYo-ing the PCT with Airborne from 2022-06-04T08:00
Jon "Airborne" Schwarze is just one of five people to walk from Mexico to Canada on the PCT . . . and then turn around and walk back to Mexico. Airborne drops into the studio with Doc to discuss t...
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Her Odyssey from 2022-05-30T08:00:36
Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes and Lauren "Neon" Reed join Doc in the studio to discuss Her Odyssey, their trek from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean. During the episode, the three discuss a ...
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Buzz Burrell - Popularizer of the FKT from 2022-05-28T13:30:16
Buzz Burrell, ultra endurance athlete and popularizer of the Fastest Known Time, stops by the studio to cover a variety of topics with Doc. If you're looking for discussions on the Barkley Maratho...
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Embracing the Suck with The Adventure Addicts from 2022-05-23T08:00:43
Kelby and Zoe, aka The Adventure Addicts, sit down with Doc for a deep dive into Type II Fun. The two share how their outdoor adventure interests helped them to match on a dating app, and they hav...
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Six Moon Designs - Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa from 2022-05-21T08:00
AT and CDT thru hiker (and VP of Sales and Marketing for Six Moon Designs) Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa joins Doc in the studio to talk gear, tips, long trails, short trails, and first trails. Along...
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Ramen King Goes Coast to Coast from 2022-05-16T08:00:26
Triple Crowner Sam "Ramen King" Conley drops in to talk to Doc about his upcoming Coast to Coast hike, which he is undertaking for a very special cause. During the episode, Ramen talks about how h...
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Jason "Eternal" Cook and the 16,000-Mile Trail from 2022-05-14T08:00
Jason "Eternal" Cook drops in from his 16,000-mile hike of the Infinity Loop Trail, which incorporates all three American long trails, to talk trail with Doc and Chopper. Eternal calls in after Hi...
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Classic Doc: Brett Gravlin (Team Curl) - Heaven and Heartbreak from Eco Challenge Fiji from 2022-05-09T08:00
Doc sits down with adventure racer, Eco Challenge warrior, and Team Curl member Brett Gravlin to talk about the 417-mile race over land, river, and ocean. After a 17-year layoff, the Eco Challenge...
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Triple Crowner Chris "Rad" Carter from 2022-05-07T08:00
Triple Crowner and documentarian Chris "Rad" Carter joins Doc in the studio to share some stories from this year's CDT and AT hikes. Along the way, they cover a lot of ground, including what happe...
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Getting Out of the Bubble with Sentry and Isabel from 2022-05-02T08:00
Tune in this week as Sentry and Isabel share their classic, er . . . unique, love story. It started with strong interest at first sight on the way to a glacier, progressed to the two of them on a ...
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Love on the Trail with Fancy Socks and Cougar Bait from 2022-04-30T08:00
Kelsey and Jacob park the van and join Doc in studio for a romantic romp through waterfalls, trails, vanlife, and a Grand Canyon proposal. Along the way, the conversation follows all sorts of twis...
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Behind Bars with All Day from 2022-04-25T08:00
Roger "All Day" Gross stops by the studio to share his unique historical perspective as it relates to the trails we hike. Along the journey, All Day talks about his time behind bars (not what you ...
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Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail from 2022-04-23T08:00
Triple Crowner and American Perimeter Trail designer Rue McKenrick drops by the JFM Pod studio to chat with Doc about his creation of a 12,000-mile trail that circumnavigates the contiguous United ...
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Obscure Trail Adventures with Coyote and Snake Eyes from 2022-04-18T08:00
Coyote and Snake Eyes call into the studio from a sauna in Estonia to discuss their preparation for an obscure 1,000-kilometer trail in Tajikistan later this year. During the episode, they talk to...
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Magnet Northbound from 2022-04-16T08:00
James "Magnet" Parsons stops by the studio on the cusp of his NOBO PCT thru hike to chat with Doc. A landscape photographer who initially didn't understand the appeal of hiking, Magnet tal...
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Season 4 Trailer from 2022-04-15T08:00
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Little Stones and Long Shadows - First Row from 2022-04-11T08:00
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 d...
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Hiking the PCT and AT with Mike "Snazzy" Stone from 2022-04-09T08:00
Former section hiker and now PCT and AT thru hiker Mike "Snazzy" Stone spends some studio time with Doc to talk trail. Snazzy's van breaks down in the Sierras, and somehow ignites the hiki...
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L.A. Moms on the Trail from 2022-04-04T08:00
Krissy, Nicole, and Alysha, known collectively as their trail name "L.A. Moms," descend upon the John Freakin' Muir studio and unleash their special take on hiking. As they take Doc on a r...
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Chili Mac and the Art of Being Remote from 2022-04-02T08:00
Fresh off the CDT, Chili Mac drops into the studio with Doc to share some stories from the long trails as well as some remote hikes that you will not believe, including the Great Yellowstone Tra...
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Classic Doc & Women's History Month: Episode 100 - Julia "Rocket" Sheehan from 2022-03-31T08:00
In this centennial episode of the John Freakin' Muir Pod, thru hiker Julia "Rocket" Sheehan sits down with Doc to talk trail and gear, as well as her 2019 AT hike, her 2021 AZT and CDT hikes, he...
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Classic Doc & Women's History Month: Deana Zabaldo - Himalayan Trekking Guide from 2022-03-30T08:00
World Guide Award winner in 2013, Deana Zabaldo chats with Doc about joining the Peace Corps, being assigned to Nepal as an English teacher, and embarking upon a career of guiding clients into t...
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Classic Doc & Women's History Month: Tip Tap - A Kiwi on the PCT from 2022-03-29T08:00
New Zealander Elina "Tip Tap" Osborne hiked 2,600 miles on the PCT in 2019 and 1,800 miles on Te Araroa in 2020-21. Along the way, she gave her brother an 11-day head start, caught him 2,000 miles...
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Classic Doc & Women's History Month: Little Skittle - PCT Thru Hiker and Bona Fide Cold Soaker from 2022-03-28T08:00
Little Skittle sits down with Doc to discuss her 2019 thru hike of the PCT, rattlesnake angst, gear upgrades, the benefits of being a cold soaker, and that time she broke her fall with her face....
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Classic Doc & Women's History Month: Lael Wilcox - Ultra Endurance Bike Racer from 2022-03-27T08:00
Lael Wilcox competed in her first ultra endurance bike race in 2015. The next year, she won the 4,200-mile Trans Am Race, which stretched from Oregon to Virginia. Tune in as Lael sha...
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23 and Me with Trout from 2022-03-26T08:00
Alfonso "Trout" López-Hernández drops in from Madrid to share some stories from the Appalachian Trail, the GR 11 in Spain, and the Long Trail. Along the way, he and Doc talk about ...
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Alone in Wonderland - Christine Reed from 2022-03-21T08:00
Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, stops by the studio to discuss her book and her journeys. Along the way, she and Doc chat about societal expectations for women, the Seekers,...
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Plug It In - Benny Braden, Jr. from 2022-03-14T08:00
Benny "Plug It In" Braden, Jr. drops into the studio to talk about the documentary Highline, secret cities, the John Muir Trail, lightning strikes, PTS, advocacy for public lands, and the deligh...
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Backpacking and Bikepacking with Kevin Gong from 2022-03-12T09:00
Equally comfortable on the trail or on a bike, Kevin Gong drops in for a discussion of the Lost Coast, the Mountaineers Route up to Mt. Whitney, bike touring, the ultimate bathroom view, the Hol...
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Scrambles, Moose Jaw, the GDT, and a SOBO PCT from 2022-03-07T09:00
Brigid "Scrambles" Scott, who lives and teaches in Jasper National Park, takes a break from her instructional duties to chat with Doc about the Great Divide Trail and her upcoming SOBO PCT thru ...
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Alone Together on the Trail - Trekking Sketches from 2022-03-05T09:00
Kevin and Kathy from Trekking Sketches drop by the podcast studio and share some adventures with Doc, including their experiences peak-bagging in the American Northeast; stories from the Camino,...
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Canary and the Attempt at the Supported FKT of the Calendar Year Triple Crown from 2022-02-28T09:00
Christopher "Canary" Blackwell stops by the studio on the cusp of his supported FKT attempt of the Calendar Year Triple Crown. Doc and Canary cover a lot of territory in this episode, including ...
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Matty Outdoors from 2022-02-26T09:00
Matt St. Arnaud from the Great White North stops in for a visit to discuss a whole wide variety of topics, including thru hiking at 30 below, narrow toe boxes, trekking pole hammocks, Wayne Gret...
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The True North Project - Deon "Sid" Barrett from 2022-02-21T09:00
Deon "Sid" Barrett joins Doc in the studio to talk about The True North Project, which, if successful, will result in him doing what just a handful of Black adventurers have done: standing...
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Neal's Simple Life from 2022-02-19T09:00
Neal, aka The Mayor, stops by the studio to talk about rock bottoms and mountain highs as he shares how nature and his pursuit of the White Mountain Grid has helped to turn his life around. &nbs...
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: Derick "Mr. Fabulous" Lugo from 2022-02-14T09:00
AT thru hiker, author and motivational speaker Derick "Mr. Fabulous" Lugo drops by the studio to spin some life and trail stories with Doc. During the course of the evening, they ramble th...
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The Ethnic Explorer from 2022-02-12T09:00
James Gregory checks in with Doc from Virginia and talks about his efforts to diversify the outdoors and advocate for BIPOC on the trail. Along the way, we get to hear about epic first dat...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the Trail: Upper Vidette to Whitney Portal from 2022-02-07T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 5/23/20, Chopper and Jukebox return to the Pod to talk about this epic section of the John Muir Trail with Doc. From standing on a 13,200' mount...
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Apple Pie on the North Country Trail in the Dead of Winter from 2022-02-05T09:00
Triple Crowner Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan takes a brief break from postholing on the 4,700-mile North Country Trail to join Doc for a chat on all things trail. The two of them cover a lot of ground,...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the JMT: Pinchot Pass to Vidette Meadow from 2022-01-31T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 4/11/20, Doc and Chopper take a deep dive through another section of the JMT, answering the big questions along the way. Who was Rae? Why ...
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Fighting the Darkness - Jack "Quadzilla" Jones from 2022-01-29T09:00
Long trail thru hiker and aspiring Calendar Year Triple Crowner, Jack "Quadzilla" Jones sits down for a serious chat with Doc. As Jack hovers on the cusp of his upcoming departure on the 7...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the Trail: Muir Pass to Pinchot Pass from 2022-01-24T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 5/9/20, Doc and the guys cover three passes in this 31-mile stretch of the John Muir Trail Join the trek to hear about Starr Camp, the Forbidden...
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Triple Crowner and NCT Thru Hiker Ryan "Constantine" Bunting from 2022-01-22T09:00
Triple Crowner Ryan "Constantine" Bunting drops in to talk with Doc about some of the 20,000+ miles under his trail runners. Along the way, they cover a lot of ground, including the challe...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the JMT: Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass from 2022-01-17T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 4/4/20, Doc and Chopper continue to dissect the John Muir Trail one section at a time, starting with the 21 miles from Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass, ...
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This is Gonna Hurt - Horsepower and the Calendar Year Triple Crown from 2022-01-15T09:00
Prior to 2021, just 10 people had ever completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown, a feat in which a thru hiker must complete the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific C...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the Trail: Garnet Lake to Happy Isles from 2022-01-10T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 5/16/20, Doc and the guys share stories, insights, and shenanigans from these 41 miles of bliss on the JMT. Included are tales of BA the Marmot ...
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Long trails, FKTs, and Ultras with Captain Caveman from 2022-01-08T09:00
Captain Caveman visits the studio to talk all things thru hiking and endurance, including past mistakes, thru hiker therapy, the appropriate climb per view ratio, and disaster style. Oh yeah, an...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the JMT: Tully Hole to Garnet Lake from 2022-01-03T09:00
In this classic episode that first aired on 4/25/20, Doc and the crew continue their march along the JMT, this time through a 30-mile stretch that saw hail, stink in the pizzeria, Chafe the Nake...
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A New Year's Story of Recovery and Love on the Trail from 2022-01-01T09:00
Astro and Streep from Adventure On Us sit down with Doc to share their incredible journey of addiction and recovery, and the love story that blooms with the help from outdoor adventuring togethe...
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Classic Doc - Sections of the JMT: Muir Trail Ranch to Tully Hole from 2021-12-27T09:00
In this classic episode that originally aired on 4/18/20, Doc and his lively cast of characters take listeners through an in-depth look at a 28-mile stretch of the trail from MTR to Tully Hole. ...
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Kayla and Stephanie Take on the John Muir Trail from 2021-12-25T09:00
First-time JMT thru hikers Kayla and Stephanie join Doc for a romp through our favorite trail. Tune in to hear their discussion of trail prep, meals, gear, false summits, and the highs and...
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Jupiter Returns from 2021-12-20T09:00
Trail legend Jupiter returns to the pod to talk trail, gear, and philosophy with Doc. Tune in to hear about the AZT, the TRT, the Long Trail, and what's in store next for Jupiter. Hint: &n...
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Speaking Quite Frankly from 2021-12-18T09:00
Phranque, from Speaking Quite Frankly, sits down with Doc to cover a variety of topics, including Forrest Fenn's Treasure, balancing at the equator, vanlife, mistakes on the trail, fear of commi...
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The Long Trail with Ginger Ballz and Scrapbook from 2021-12-13T09:00
In this special Season 3 bonus episode, Doc reconnects with Triple Crowners Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan and Garret "Scrapbook" Hernandez to talk about their recent adventure on Vermont's Long Tra...
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Not Your Parents' Toy Story - Buzz and Woody and the Calendar Year Triple Crown from 2021-12-11T09:00
After becoming just the 11th and 12th people to ever complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown, and the youngest to ever do it, Stanford students Sammy "Buzz" Potter and Jackson "Woody" Parell sit...
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Triple Crowner Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver from 2021-12-06T09:00
In this special Season 3 bonus episode, newly minted Triple Crowner and thru hiking icon Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail and gear with Doc. An e...
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Empowering Women on the Trail with Kamrin "Pinecone" Peterson from 2021-12-04T09:00
Left wondering if she could do it on her own after her relationship soured, Kamrin "Pinecone" Peterson dug in, did her research, and continued to hike, mountaineer, and live a life of outdoor ad...
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Rewriting the Book with Sonic Boom from 2021-11-27T09:00
Mountaineer and thru hiker Melany "Sonic Boom" Boivin joins Doc from Quebec to discuss a variety of important topics, including thru hiking luxury items, poutine, stress fractures, flip flopping...
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Triple Crowner Elliot "Beats" Pacheco from 2021-11-20T09:00
Fresh off the CDT to complete his Triple Crown, Elliot "Beats" Pacheco sits down for some serious discussion with Doc. Topics include diversity on the trail, pet peeves, shaking hands with...
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Lulu "TARS" Aguiniga - Comfortable Being Uncomfortable from 2021-11-13T09:00
Lulu TARS Aguiniga, having just completed the PCT, sits down to talk about rugby, mountaineering, toe socks, the struggle to be comfortable being uncomfortable, letting it flow, and the importan...
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Thunder and Lightning on the John Muir Trail with Detour from 2021-11-06T08:00
Grant "Detour" Breidenbach sits down with Doc to detail one of the most epic weather-filled JMT thru hikes you will ever hear about. Detour, the son of a meteorologist, shares some stormy ...
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Triple Crowner Justin "2taps" Helmkamp from 2021-10-30T08:00
Fresh off his 3,100-mile thru hike of the CDT, Triple Crowner Justin "2taps" Helmkamp sits down with Doc to discuss gear, trail life, trail family, hiker support groups on Zoom, and the joys of ...
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Tik and Tok on the Continental Divide Trail from 2021-10-23T08:00
Tik and Tok, aka Tim and Renee Beissinger, join Doc to talk about their latest long trail as well as tracking wolves, their hiking app for trails in Germany, married life on the trail, the explo...
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Bonus Episode - Doc interviewed for the Backpacking Podcast from 2021-10-20T10:00
Listen in as John Kelly and Jeremiah Stringer of the Backpacking Podcast put the tough questions to Doc!
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Return of the Hooch from 2021-10-16T08:00
Hooch, a past guest and good friend to the pod, returns for a spirited conversation an a wide variety of topics, including: the dangers of setting up your tent in the dark in a patch of poison s...
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Spreadsheets, Salsa, and Sisters from 2021-10-09T08:00
Sisters and engineers Micro and Bicycle reconnect on an 18-day hike through the Sierras on the JMT. Along the way, they learn a little about themselves and each other. They sit down ...
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Colter Barnes - Pain and Ecstasy on Chilko Lake from 2021-10-04T08:00
In this special crossover episode, the Solitude and John Freakin' Muir podcasts collide when fan favorite and epic contestant Colter Barnes from Season 8 of Alone sits down with Doc and Jukebox....
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It's Not Always Sunshine and Rainbows from 2021-10-02T08:00
Jose "Pepe LePew" Zambrano drops in to share some harrowing experiences in the Sierras. During his chat with Doc, they talk bear strategy, creative approaches to avoiding hypothermia, high...
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B.S. and the Everglades Challenge from 2021-09-25T08:00
B.S. and Doc take a swing on another branch of the outdoor adventure tree, the one reserved for unsupported marine craft racing in the Everglades. Yes, that branch. Along with the hi...
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11/29/18 - 12:49 p.m. from 2021-09-11T08:00
Some moments have such an impact that they bifurcate our lives. There is a before that moment, and there is an after that moment. Doc talks with Jack Ryan Greener, who shares his moment as well a...
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Legend, Round II from 2021-09-04T08:00
Calendar Triple Crowner and Barkley Marathon competitor Jeff "Legend" Garmire returns to the JFM Pod to share what he's been up to since March, including the Barkley Marathon and the running of ...
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Get the F Outside - Monda from 2021-08-28T08:00
Where to begin? Self-described outdoor comedy writer Monda, trail name Nutcrusher, is a Wildland Firefighter in Washington state and Rescue Lead of Olympic Mountain Rescue. In this a...
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Fat Man Little Trail from 2021-08-21T08:00
Hiker, blogger, and podcaster Greg from Fat Man Little Trail joins Doc to talk all things related to obsessive day hiking. With just 15 months of experience so far, Fat Man has racked up 923 miles...
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Endurance - The Return of Gabe and Kevin from 2021-08-14T08:00
Past guests and ultra runners Gabe Peterson and Kevin Goldberg return to kick off Season 3 of the podcast. They share what they've been up to with Doc, including the Black Canyon 100K, the...
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Episode 100 - Julia "Rocket" Sheehan from 2021-08-07T08:00
In this centennial episode of the John Freakin' Muir Pod, thru hiker Julia "Rocket" Sheehan sits down with Doc to talk trail and gear, as well as her 2019 AT hike, her 2021 AZT and CDT hikes, he...
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Balancing - Kelly "Star" Alvarez from 2021-07-31T08:00
Single mother to three-year-old Cora, relative newcomer to hiking Kelly "Star" Alvarez sits down with Doc to discuss how hiking helps sort out the big issues. Along the way, they talk gear...
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On Mineral King Loop with Bindi and Yahtzee from 2021-07-24T08:00
Doc hits the trail with Bindi and Yahtzee as they take on the challenging Mineral King Loop in Sequoia National Park. It's a wannabe Hiker Trash love story with plenty of stories and misad...
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It Was Good - Josh Endres from 2021-07-17T08:00
Author, photographer, and High Sierra junkie Josh Endres joins Doc to discuss how his passion for both photography and the mountains changed his life forever. Along the way, you'll hear ab...
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Big Wall Climber Amity Warme from 2021-07-10T08:00
Big Wall Climber Amity Warme sits down with Doc to discuss the highs and lows of scaling 3,000-foot vertical wall faces. Along the way, the two of them cover route topos, crux pitches, swe...
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Win or Learn - Jeremiah "Yosemite Sam" Stringer from 2021-07-03T08:00
Vermont Long Trail veteran, YouTuber, and host of The Backpacking Podcast, Jeremiah Stringer joins Doc to talk trails, gear, Vermud, the Brunch Club, and the Clean Girls.
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Second Chance Hiker from 2021-06-26T08:00
Second Chance sits down with Doc to talk about the challenges of hiking the PCT at 400 pounds, the transformative nature of the trail, solo hiking in gator-infested swamps, the dangers of hiking...
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Ginger Ballz and Type Four Fun from 2021-06-19T08:00
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...
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Trail Magic and Stories from the Pacific Crest Trail from 2021-06-14T08:00
Doc and Mrs. Doc head out to Agua Dulce to provide some trail magic and have some PCT hikers spin the Wheel of Wilderness. Twelve hikers heading from Mexico to Canada participate enthusias...
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Updates from the Trail from 2021-06-12T08:00
Several former guests and fan favorites check in with the JFM Pod from the trail to provide updates on their current and future adventures. As always, Doc and Chopper provide their in-depth anal...
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Deana Zabaldo - Himalayan Trekking Guide from 2021-06-07T08:00
World Guide Award winner in 2013, Deana Zabaldo chats with Doc about joining the Peace Corps, being assigned to Nepal as an English teacher, and embarking upon a career of guiding clients into t...
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Solitude, The Alone Companion Podcast: Season 8, Episode 1 - The Hunt from 2021-06-05T18:37:04
Doc and Jukebox are back to breakdown each episode of Alone, the History Channel's epic solo adventure survival show! In this premiere episode, you'll get the lowdown on the new lo...
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Tip Tap - A Kiwi on the PCT from 2021-06-05T08:00
New Zealander Elina "Tip Tap" Osborne hiked 2,600 miles on the PCT in 2019 and 1,800 miles on Te Araroa in 2020-21. Along the way, she gave her brother an 11-day head start, caught him 2,000 miles...
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Crunching all the Data with Carl "Prof" Stanfield from 2021-05-31T08:00
Carl "Prof" Stanfield stops by the Pod to discuss ALL (and I mean ALL the stats) the stats from his AT and PCT hikes, as well as the ambitious plans he has to become a Triple Crowner (and much, ...
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The Last Season - Eric Blehm from 2021-05-29T08:00
Eric Blehm, author of The Last Season, joins Doc to discuss the story of Randy Morgenson, the seasoned ranger who disappeared in the Sierra backcountry in 1996. During the episode, they cover a lo...
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Chris Smead - Outmersive Films from 2021-05-24T08:00
Successful tech industry employee Chris Smead hiked the John Muir Trail in 2016, and as a result, ended up changing his path in life. Five years later, he now heads up Outmersive Films and...
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Mountain Cat and the SOBO Winter Hike of the AT from 2021-05-22T08:00
Mountain Cat visits with Doc to share her multiple thru hikes of the Appalachian Trail, including her latest SOBO during winter. With her boyfriend Cobra and wonder dog Poodle Bear, the three intre...
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Tayson Whittaker - Outdoor Vitals from 2021-05-19T08:00
Tayson Whittaker, the founder and CEO of ultralight backpacking gear company Outdoor Vitals, joins Doc to talk about gear, passion, frostbite, thunderstorms in the backcountry, and the Three Typ...
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Schmutz and the SOBO PCT from 2021-05-17T08:00
Matt "Schmutz" Lyons joins Doc to talk gear and prep, his 2019 AT hike, his upcoming southbound PCT hike, and the accompanying documentary, SOBO. Schmutz also becomes the first guest on th...
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Stories with Hedge Hog the High Pointer from 2021-05-10T08:00
Spencer Morrissey, an incurable peak bagger and world class wise ass, sits a spell with Doc and spins some yarns from his outdoor adventures. Tune in and hear about steaming heads, river n...
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What's in a (Trail) Name? from 2021-05-08T08:00
Doc hikes down a side trail this week, as guests and listeners share their trail names and the sometimes hilarious, sometimes scary, and always engaging stories behind them.
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Panda Hikes the PCT: The Pre-Hike Episode from 2021-05-03T08:00
In this first of two episodes, Prospective PCT thru hiker, Panda, comes on the Pod to discuss her prep, gear, strategy, and expectations for her first long trail thru hike. And, she'll make a retu...
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Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains - Snake Eyes from 2021-05-01T08:00
Author, bikepacker, and thru hiker Paul "Snake Eyes" Barach sits down with Doc to relive the highest of highs and lowest of lows from the last five years. Tune in for a comprehensive discu...
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That's What Google Told Me from 2021-04-26T08:00
Tune in to hear Doc talk to Josh "Goat" McDonnell about his journey from a pained day hiker in Colorado to JMT thru hiker. Along the way, they cover a lot of territory, including the power...
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Nasty Noodle - Beating the Odds from 2021-04-24T08:00
After battling his inner demons and recovering from being hit by a van and almost losing his leg, what did Nasty Noodle do? He took on his childhood dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail ....
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Heather Kovach - Leave No Trace from 2021-04-19T08:00
Leave No Trace trainer Heather Kovach joins Doc for an important discussion of the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Doc and Heather share the principles, the reasons behind them, and us...
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Tesla - Why (Do I Hike) from 2021-04-17T08:00
Nikola Horvat, trail name Tesla, hiked the PCT in 2016, and then went back home to create the 1,400-mile-long Croatian Long Distance Trail. He joins in from Croatia to talk about his viral...
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Triple Crown Attempt - IBTAT from 2021-04-12T08:00
AT and PCT thru hiker, Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver, sits down with Doc on the cusp of his departure to attempt the CDT to talk personal challenges, trail stories, gear, how to earn Hiker Trash trail cred, ...
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Cassie Johannes - The Faroe Islands from 2021-04-10T08:00
Former college soccer star and current military wife and mother of three, Cassie Johannes, sits down with Doc to talk about all things Faroe Islands. She shares logistics, cost, and descri...
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Rowan Smith - Backpacking Training Coach from 2021-04-05T08:00
Got a long trail hike coming up quick that you're not physically ready for? This is the episode for you. Rowan "Coach" Smith sits down with Doc to talk backpacker-specific training a...
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Ben Crawford - 2000 Miles Together from 2021-04-03T08:00
Thru hiking is hard enough, but when you add six kids and your spouse, you're taking it to a whole new level. Ben Crawford, author of 2000 Miles Together, sits down with Doc to di...
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Adventure Cubed - A Podcast Crossover from 2021-03-29T08:00
Three adventure podcasts collide in this crossover episode. Check out the voices, stories and content behind The John Freakin' Muir Pod, the Lost on Purpose Pod, and the Tales of the Trails podc...
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Shaun Explores - Wild Camping in the UK from 2021-03-27T08:00
Shaun of Shaun_Explores sits down with Doc to share some mishaps and misadventures while wild camping in the UK. The accidental YouTube star and self-proclaimed serial hobbyist talks...
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Legend - Calendar Triple Crown from 2021-03-22T08:00
Jeff "Legend" Garmire comes on the Pod to talk about the Calendar Triple Crown, the Great Western Loop, FKTs, and his upcoming attempt at the Barkley Marathons. Along the way, he shares th...
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Little Skittle - PCT Thru Hiker and Bona Fide Cold Soaker from 2021-03-20T08:00
Little Skittle sits down with Doc to discuss her 2019 thru hike of the PCT, rattlesnake angst, gear upgrades, the benefits of being a cold soaker, and that time she broke her fall with her face....
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Jupiter Hikes from 2021-03-15T08:00
Jupiter sits down with Doc to talk ultralight, how to hike the 5,000-mile Eastern Continental Trail, how not to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, setting the FKT on the Florida Trail, unique and les...
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Triple Crowner - Scrapbook from 2021-03-13T15:12:40
A Triple Crowner at the age of 20, Scrapbook sits down with Doc to talk about planning for the PCT during high school, convincing his mom to drop him off alone at the Mexican border with just a pac...
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Jamil Coury - Slam of the Damned from 2021-03-08T09:00
Ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and filmmaker Jamil Coury joins Doc for a discussion of the Slam of the Damned, a quartet of daunting and brutal ultrarunning races feared by everyone but a daring few...
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Chadahooche - Excellence through Obsession from 2021-03-06T09:00
Obsessive outdoor adventurer Chadahooche sits down with Doc to discuss his 2020 thru hike of the JMT, how to become a guide, the nine things he wished he had known before hiking the JMT, adventu...
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Backcountry Foodie from 2021-03-01T09:00
Aaron Owens Mayhew, the creator of Backcountry Foodie, sits down with Doc for an excellent Bonus Episode. They cover a lot of ground, from portions of both the PCT and AT in 2017, injuries...
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The John Muir Trail - A Billy Yang Production from 2021-02-27T09:00
Filmmaker and podcaster Billy "Bourdain" Yang, along with his hiking companions, SOGO and Tunez, sit down with Doc and Chopper to talk about his JMT documentary, the challenges of preparing for a t...
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Mile. Mile & A Half. - Jason Fitzpatrick from 2021-02-22T09:00
Jason Fitzpatrick, co-producer, co-director, and writer of the quintessential John Muir Trail documentary, Mile. Mile & a Half, sits down with Doc and Chopper to talk about the film, the ove...
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Eric Larsen - South Pole, North Pole, and Mount Everest . . . in a Year from 2021-02-20T09:00
Polar explorer Eric Larsen did what no other person had done before or since: reached the South Pole, the North Pole, and the summit of Everest in a single year. Eric sits down with ...
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To Measure A Mile - A PCT Tale of Tears and Triumph from 2021-02-15T09:00
Three best friends embark upon an epic trek on the PCT; only one crosses the Canadian border 2,600 miles later. Chris, Bo, and Eich sit down with Doc to share the glory and the misery along the ...
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Triple Crowner - Ginger Ballz from 2021-02-13T09:00
Triple Crowner Ginger Ballz sits down to talk with Doc about joining the thru hiking cult, his lack of preparation when he set out on the AT, discovering the best version of himself on the trail, t...
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Jamie Compos - Down the Trail from 2021-02-06T09:00
Down the Trail website creator Jamie Compos joins Doc for a discussion of his excellent trail prep website, how he came by the trail name of Duct Tape, and his treks on the AT, the Long Trail, t...
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Jay and Michelle Wilson - Elevation Gain from 2021-01-30T09:00
Author Jay Wilson and his wife Michelle sit down with Doc to discuss Jay's JMT trail memoir, Elevation Gain, Life Lessons Above the Tree Line. They cover a lot of ground in this episode: there a...
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Andrew King - Between Worlds from 2021-01-23T09:00
Named New Trail Star by Outside Magazine, featured in Gear Junkie, and given control of HOKA's Instagram account for a day, mountaineer Andrew King is on a mission to become the first African-Am...
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Michael Wardian - Outsider of the Year from 2021-01-16T09:00
Outside Magazine called Michael Wardian "perhaps the world's most prolific distance runner" and named him one of their 2020 Outsiders of the Year. Michael sits down with Doc and talks about FKTs...
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The JFM Pod - Season 2 Trailer from 2021-01-09T09:00
Season 2 starts on Jan. 16!
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Season 1 Finale - The Reunion Episode from 2021-01-09T09:00
To commemorate the Pod's 50th episode, Doc welcomes back fan favorites Chopper, Jukebox and Big E to catch up on their latest adventures, a new backpacking quiz, adventure media, and hiking goals f...
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The Dr. Bob Episode from 2020-12-26T09:00
By popular demand, the legendary JFM Pod contributor Dr. Bob gets his own episode, and he does not disappoint. Tune in as Dr. Bob sits down with Doc and Chopper and discusses how he got hi...
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NoHike2ThruHike - PJ Gets Obsessed from 2020-12-19T09:00
Former golf professional and occasional day hiker PJ made a New Year's Resolution to do a thru hike, and just eight days later found himself with a permit to hike the John Muir Trail. What...
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Mike Toffey - Peak Bagger from 2020-12-12T09:00
Mike Toffey hiked more than 2,000 miles in 2020, bagging more than 240 peaks during that time period, 140 of which were in the Sierras. Tune in as Mike sits down with Doc and talks about s...
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Journeys North - Barney "Scout" Mann from 2020-12-05T09:00
Barney "Scout" Mann spends some time with Doc to talk about his PCT memoir, Journeys North, in which he gives readers a vivid account of the highs and lows of a PCT thru hike. Scout is a Triple ...
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Mac - Halfway Anywhere from 2020-11-28T09:00
If you've ever planned for a thru hike of the PCT or CDT, you've probably visited the Halfway Anywhere website. Its creator, Mac, sits down with Doc and talks about some of the 10,000 trai...
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Jen Lucas - Up From the Depths of the Grand Canyon from 2020-11-21T09:00
From a first hike into the Grand Canyon that nearly ended in disaster, Jen bounced back, regrouped and hiked the John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail, and got her family hooked on a new family...
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Lael Wilcox - Ultra Endurance Bike Racer from 2020-11-14T09:00
Lael Wilcox competed in her first ultra endurance bike race in 2015. The next year, she won the 4,200-mile Trans Am Race, which stretched from Oregon to Virginia. Tune in as Lael sha...
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Henry Chen - Soloist Extraordinaire from 2020-11-07T09:26:04
John Freakin' Muir Pod superfan and solo hiker Henry Chen chats with Doc about his adventures in the Sierras and how he got his hiking legs by taking on Everest Base Camp, the Inca Trail, and Patag...
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Climbing All 58 of Colorado's Fourteeners - Brittney "Bert" Woodrum from 2020-10-31T08:00
When faced with a worldwide pandemic wreaking havoc on fragile populations around the world, Bert didn't sit back and order extra supplies for herself. She found a way to match her two lov...
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Hunter Leininger - Next Gen Adventure Racer from 2020-10-24T08:00
The youngest competitor in Eco Challenge Fiji, known as the world's toughest race, Hunter Leininger talks with Doc about adventure racing, his goal of setting an FKT on the AT, and the mysteries...
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A Family Affair on the John Muir Trail from 2020-10-17T08:00
Doc talks with the Reynolds Family about their 21-day, 211-mile trek on the John Muir Trail with three sons. The Rock, Mamasaurus, Happy Feet, Fish Bait, and Cat Tail share their epic adve...
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Brett Gravlin (Team Curl) - Heaven and Heartbreak from Eco Challenge Fiji from 2020-10-10T08:00
Doc sits down with adventure racer, Eco Challenge warrior, and Team Curl member Brett Gravlin to talk about the 417-mile race over land, river, and ocean. After a 17-year layoff, the Eco C...
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Glenn Sweitzer - AT Documentarian from 2020-10-03T08:00
Doc sits down with documentary film maker Glenn Sweitzer, who shares the stories behind the scenes of his upcoming Appalachian Trail documentary, Trail Mix. Tune in and hear about heartbre...
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Trail Correspondent Rob on the High Sierra Trail from 2020-09-26T08:00
Rob, now known as Bear Bait, reprises his role as JFM Trail Correspondent and shares his adventures from the High Sierra Trail this past summer.
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Nate Woodruff - Whisky with a View from 2020-09-19T08:00:04
Doc sits down with Instagram sensation Nate Woodruff of Whisky with a View, whose fateful decision to post a photo of a whiskey bottle in a river has led to an unexpected lifestyle. --- Support...
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Gabe and Kevin Fastpack the JMT (or "How Not to do the John Muir Trail" - Kevin) from 2020-09-12T08:00
Doc sits down with Gabe Peterson and Kevin Goldberg, who share their background in endurance sports and talk about how they completed the John Muir Trail in less than six days. In addition...
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Brendan Leonard - Semi-Rad from 2020-09-05T08:00
Adventurer, author, filmmaker, Outside columnist, and the creator of the Semi-Rad Blog, Brendan Leonard, visits the JFM Pod, and talks backpacking, endurance sports, how to run 100 miles, and why y...
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Pedro Hernandez - Bushcraftology from 2020-08-29T08:00
Doc sits down with bushcrafter Pedro Hernandez, who goes over the 5 C's of bushcraft and shares stories of his trips to Iceland and across Mongolia.
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Mike Chambers - Beat Monday from 2020-08-22T08:00
Doc sits down with professional mountain athlete and the host/star of Outside TV's Beat Monday, Mike Chambers. Listen in as Mike shares some epic (and that word is not worthy of the actual...
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Ric Gazarian - GlobalGaz from 2020-08-15T08:00
Doc talks to super travel blogger, author, producer, and Counting Countries podcast host, Gaz. Tune in and hear tales about Dark Tourism, micro-nations, and the reason Gaz is a vegetarian ...
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Jeff Hester - SoCalHiker.Net from 2020-08-08T08:00
Doc returns to the Sierras with an interview with the creator of SoCalHiker.Net and The Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, Jeff Hester. Listen in as Jeff shares stories from the JMT, the Six Pack of Pea...
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Cole Rise - Renaissance Man from 2020-08-01T08:00
Doc talks to entrepreneur, designer, travel photographer, pilot, and citizen of the world, Cole Rise. Tune in to hear about an attempt on Half Dome, kayaking in Norway, wandering through trails an...
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Steele Carter - Stratovolcano Circumambulator from 2020-07-25T08:00
Doc talks to stratovolcano circumambulator Steele Carter about his epic hikes of the Torres del Paine (2016), PCT (2017), and Wonderland Trail (2018). Tune in and hear about life on the trail and ...
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Chris Brinlee, Jr. - Multi-disciplined Adventure Athlete from 2020-07-11T08:00
Doc talks to Chris Brinlee, Jr., a multi-disciplined adventure athlete, photographer, and writer who up and left his promising advertising career to embark on a life of adventure all across the glo...
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Jonny Blair - DontStopLiving.net from 2020-07-04T08:00
Doc interviews author and adventure blogger Jonny Blair about his upcoming book, Backpacking Centurion, his blog, Don'tStopLiving.Net, and his travels and adventures in over 180 countries. Tune in...
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Solitude, The Alone Companion Podcast from 2020-06-17T02:52:12
While The John Freakin' Muir Pod is on hiatus between seasons, Doc and Jukebox take a deep dive into The History Channel's hit show, Alone. Join them by tuning into their companion podcast...
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The Mailbag Episode from 2020-06-13T08:00
Doc and the crew reach deep into the mailbag to answer your questions about gear, food, life on the trail, and helicopter evacuations.
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The Fozzie Episode from 2020-05-30T08:00
Best-selling author and dromomaniac Keith Foskett (Fozzie) joins Doc to share his travels and stories from his long-trail thru hikes. Tune in and hear about erupting volcanoes, ghostly acc...
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Sections of the Trail: Upper Vidette to Whitney Portal from 2020-05-23T08:00
Chopper and Jukebox return to the Pod to talk about this epic section of the John Muir Trail with Doc. From standing on a 13,200' mountain pass in a lightning storm while holding metal tre...
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Sections of the Trail: Garnet Lake to Happy Isles from 2020-05-16T08:00
Listen in as Doc and the guys share stories, insights, and shenanigans from these 41 miles of bliss on the JMT. Included are tales of BA the Marmot Whisperer, outrunning the Ferguson Fire,...
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Sections of the Trail: Muir Pass to Pinchot Pass from 2020-05-09T08:00
Doc and the guys cover three passes in this 31-mile stretch of the John Muir Trail Join the trek to hear about Starr Camp, the Forbidden Adirondack chairs, the Golden Staircase, Starsky an...
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A Proper Trail Correspondent from 2020-05-02T08:00
Doc talks to JFM Pod Trail Correspondent Rob about hiking trips both domestic and international. Rob recounts his trips to Desolation Wilderness, Havasupai, Trinity Alps Wilderness, ...
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Bonus Episode: Strange Happenings from 2020-04-26T08:00
Doc drops a bonus episode this week, and it's a bit . . . strange. Take a Zero with Doc and hear about the strange events over the course of 150 years at the Wiley House in the foothills o...
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Sections of the JMT: Tully Hole to Garnet Lake from 2020-04-25T08:00
Doc and the crew continue their march along the JMT, this time through a 30-mile stretch that saw hail, stink in the pizzeria, Chafe the Naked Hiker, and what happens when the weather doesn't go...
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Sections of the JMT: Muir Trail Ranch to Tully Hole from 2020-04-18T08:00
Doc and his lively cast of characters take listeners through an in-depth look at a 28-mile stretch of the trail from MTR to Tully Hole. Tune in and find out about Buddy's run-in with anoth...
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Bonus Episode: The High Trips from 2020-04-12T05:54:39
In a special bonus episode this week, Doc takes a hike through the legendary High Trips of the Sierra Club.
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Sections of the JMT: Pinchot Pass to Vidette Meadow from 2020-04-11T08:00
Doc and Chopper take a deep dive through another section of the JMT, answering the big questions along the way. Who was Rae? Why did Pinchot and Muir not get along? Did the Golden Ga...
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Sections of the JMT: Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass from 2020-04-04T08:00
Doc and Chopper dissect the John Muir Trail one section at a time, starting with the 21 miles from Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass, which is right in the middle of the trail. What better pla...
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . . from 2020-03-28T08:00
It's storytelling time with Doc as he talks about one of the legendary mountain men of the Sierras.
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Six Packs, Anyone? from 2020-03-21T08:00
Doc talks about the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, and walks listeners through the original six peaks of the Southern California challenge.
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Xena the Thru Hiker (I fell in New Jersey.) from 2020-03-14T08:00
Doc talks to a legitimate thru hiker with impressive bona fides. Xena the Thru Hiker shares trail prep, trail families, how Whiplash lived up to his name, spirit animals, and readjusting to city l...
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The Jumbo-Sized Adventure Media Episode from 2020-03-07T09:00
Doc and Chopper try to satisfy your off-season adrenaline cravings by sharing their Top 10 list of adventure documentaries and books.
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The Trans Catalina Trail from 2020-02-29T16:00
Doc and Slo Mo share their hijinks from the Trans Catalina Trail, complete with face plants, shark attack victims, Heimlich maneuvers, and a buffalo.
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Shaking Down the Pack with Doc and B.A. from 2020-02-22T16:00
Doc and B.A. open up their packs to weigh and discuss their essential gear for long-distance hikes. Who will win in the battle of the pack weight?
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Short, Epic Trips from 2020-02-15T16:00
Just because the mileage is not triple digits doesn't mean the hike can't be epic. Doc and Jukebox share three different short trips that were memorable masterpieces. Listen in as they share thei...
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Trail Superlatives from 2020-02-08T16:00
Join Doc and Chopper as they break down some of their most memorable trail moments in a variety of categories. Chopper also tells us the harrowing story behind his name, and guest correspo...
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Getting Started from 2020-02-01T16:00
The JFM Pod welcomes Buddy to share his thoughts on the attraction of long-distance hiking, and the key things to consider, acquire, and do leading up to that big hike!
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Origin Story from 2020-01-25T22:03:44
This inaugural episode details future topics as well as describes JFM’s origin and some background on John Muir and the trail named after him. --- Support this podcast: Listen
Trailer - The John Freakin’ Muir Pod from 2020-01-25T19:22:56
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