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An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.
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Trail Running Women

Hilary Spires: Trail Runner, Coach, Sports Junkie

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The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration.
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Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom team up to bring you a lively mix of trail topics, stories and real runner questions. Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner or newly “trail curious” and just getting started in the sport, start your run with UltraSignUp…and meet us at The Trailhead!
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What’s it like to hike and live in the backcountry for 5 months? Host and thru-hiker & YouTuber Kyle Hates Hiking (Kyle O’Grady), who has completed every last step of the Appalachian Trail, interviews other thru-hikers, peak-baggers, and backpackers who are almost as crazy as him. Is life while thru-hiking really as glamorous as the social media stars make it out to be? Is pooping in the woods really that big of a deal? Find out these answers and more on Trail Tales.
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Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on ...
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Stories from the Trail is the hiking community's only live call-in show, created by and for people who love to talk trail. We go beyond the Appalachian Trail don't limit our conversations to hiking. Hosts Reptar, Gary Sizer (aka "Green Giant", author of Where's the Next Shelter?) and Megan Thompson (aka "Voldemort") will bring you their conversations with people who live outside. SUPPORT THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/StoriesFromTheTrail
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Join host Jo Piazza as she delves into the hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring stories of couples of all kinds who’ve soldiered through unimaginable circumstances, and after the longest of days, still want to wake up next to one another in the morning.
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Scott & Ariane have been guiding outdoor hiking treks for years. Follow their funny yet educational stories and experiences as they share “everything outdoors”. From backpacking the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail. You never know who they will meet along the way. If you embrace Mother Nature, this show is for you. Trust The Trail will inspire you to connect with the outdoors in a whole new way.
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Curl up and relax as I read you a spooky bed time story! Join me in enjoying the soothing, although somewhat unnerving, sounds of all that goes bump in the night.From ghosts in the bayou to serial killers in the 90s, we've got everything you need to be scared to sleep! Get bonus content on Patreon
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What the hell is "Hiker Trash?" Some wear the term as a badge of honor, others use it in disgust, but Hiker Trash is more than a mere adjective for a dirty thru-hiker. Hiker Trash is a philosophy, a way of life, potentially even a catalyst for finding meaning. Thru-hiker, Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes, shares and explores what it really means to be Hiker Trash through personal anecdotes and interviews with hikers, adventurers and all those who challenge the status quo in Hiker Trash fashion
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The 2180

Constant Spring Creative

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70 years ago, the Appalachian Trail was thru-hiked for the first time by WWII veteran Earl Shaffer. The2180 is a series of 70 stories from 70 people who have made the Appalachian Trail a part of their life, and in the process, have found a larger understanding of themselves and the world around them through the crown jewel of the American hiking experience.
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The Green Tunnel explores the history and culture of the United States’ most iconic long-distance hiking trail, the Appalachian Trail. Hosted by Mills Kelly, the show delves into topics including the quirky history of trail food, the shelters and structures built along the trail, and dangers you might encounter during a hike.
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Blissful Hiking Adventures

WhiteFire Podcast Network

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Put the bliss into your hiking and hiking into your next adventure and make your dream a reality. Lauralee Bliss, trail name Blissful, shares insights, wisdom, and the highs and lows of adventure from 10,000 miles of wanders, from high altitude to sea level and everything in-between.
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Whether you're planning a weekend overnight or a months-long hike of the Appalachian Trail, Weekly Hiking Tip will save you time, money, agony, and facilitate a fun, successful journey into the outdoors. Join Dan Feldman, author of Long Distance Hiking and 2-time thru-hiker, each week as he shares backpacking tips from aches and pains to z-rests.
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Thenaturalmedic Adventures

Craig aka thenaturalmedic

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Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others w ...
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Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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Looking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling ...
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The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests. "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert Frost If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands. Dark Horizons Media, LLC
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Jan-Carol Publishing, INC.

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Jan-Carol Publishing, a small book press, brings book publishing tips, changes in the book publishing industry, introduction to authors, books, and working behind the scenes in the book publishing industry. Listen, learn, and enjoy the interviews with different authors.
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Guests tell inspiring personal stories of how they found the grace and grit to overcome difficult setbacks of all kinds. A monk, veteran and psychologist teams up with a journalist to talk to guests who share their incredible personal journeys.
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Every runner has a story, and we share those stories with a few laughs along the way. Running should be fun, and so should running podcasts. Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger
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After working in finance for 8 years, I quit my city job and spent 18 months travelling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and doing a ski season. I used this time to help me decide on what I wanted to do with my life. ​ I set up Tough Girl Challenges as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. I'm the host the Tough Girl Podcast where I interview inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challeng ...
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Just putting my thoughts into words about everything that’s going on in my life and the world around me. See through the eyes of a Black, Puerto Rican, and Mexican man with twins that’s a struggling writer. Tune in to hear my perspective about sports, government, hiking, writing, current events, and pretty much anything I may feel like speaking on. I played basketball in college, I’ve hiked the Appalachian Trail twice, most recently thru-hiking it in 2016 in 4.5 months, I have a published bo ...
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Hi there...welcome to Mushroom Hour. Listen in as we venture into kingdom fungi with unique and beautiful humans who all share a passion for mushrooms. We'll go forage for wild mushrooms, explore their potency as nature's medicines, become citizen mycologists, transform human consciousness and learn how mushrooms inspired art, spirituality and culture throughout our history. There are so many ways that mushrooms can benefit (wo)mankind - we just need to tap into the mycelium network and let ...
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Carolina Outdoors Podcast

Carolina Outdoors Podcast

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Carolina Outdoors Show Sponsored By Jesse Brown's Outdoors Bill Bartee and Don Yager bring their passion and years of outdoor experience to the airwaves of WBT each Saturday morning at 5am. If it's an outdoor adventure they've done it or they know someone who has and they spend an hour each weekend sharing those adventures with you. Take a look at this list and see if any of these interest you: Scouting a field for dove turkey or deer Paddling both on flat and white water Climbing rock on th ...
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This is a fitness, nutrition, and health podcast for women. RKC and NASM trainer, Kindal Boyle, talks anything and everything to help you get results from your workouts, get inspired for new fitness challenges, to build strength and find a passion for living a healthy life beyond burning calories. She seeks out and interviews the best guests you can imagine. Not only celebrities, the best trainers, but real women and success stories. There is so much to learn from real women that are not pai ...
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Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military af ...
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Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast features interviews with adventurous women, plus trail tips and hiking advice for those who want to disconnect from the daily grind. Host Melissa “Click” Goodwin, is an outdoor guide, photographer, and the founder of Girl Gotta Hike. Girl Gotta Hike, connects women with nature, confidence and camaraderie with guided hikes and backpacking trips from New York City to The Catskills and beyond. Visit girlgottahike.com for more info, including hiking and event schedules.
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Want expert advice to transform your health and wellness—and get valuable free resources? If you’re seeking innovative strategies for lasting fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being, you’re in the right place. Better Health Bookshelf is your weekly guide to the best books on wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Hosted by Mike Capuzzi, a seasoned author and health enthusiast, this podcast brings you conversations with experts who’ve written life-changing books on better living. Perfect for he ...
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EPR is Connecting Environmental Professionals through Conversation! Our show is brought to you by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and follows environmental professionals at all levels of their career in a variety of industries to bring you a nuanced and informed discussion on what it’s like to work in the environmental arena. Hear us talk through failures, struggles, and successes of the typical environmental professional. We will also highlight news, updates, ...
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We’ve got a bit of a change of pace this week, with previous AT thru-hiker, Katie Westling, sharing her past year of adventures, with hikes in France, Ireland, and England. Katie started with the Tour du Mont Blanc last year, then headed over to Ireland for the Dingle Way this year, followed by Hadrian’s Wall Path soon after. Katie shares her hike …
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What would it take for a sixteen year old boy to hike the entire Appalachian trail with his mom? That's what we are talking about today with Jessica and Largo, the mother and son duo we chatted with last week about traveling the world as a family. Jessica and Largo saw their relationship and their bond change and evolve during their months together…
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Tara Dower recently broke the record for fastest traverse of the full Appalachian Trail (AT) outright. No man or women has covered the distance faster. The AT is 2,197.4 miles over unforgiving terrain. Tara covered it in 40 days 18 hours 05 minutes, which is the equivalent of approximately two marathons per day. Tara also holds the Women's supporte…
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In this episode, Joe Jude returns to share his incredible experiences on the Appalachian Trail, reflecting on his past achievements and the challenges he faced during his journey. Joe Jude shares his experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced from Virginia to Georgia. He recounts a particularly difficul…
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President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a Texan for a top spot in his upcoming administration. What John Ratcliffe might do as head of the CIA. Louisiana’s legal battle over putting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms could impact similar efforts here in Texas. Did you pick up gardening during the pandemic? Some did with the help of te…
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When a hiker’s remains are found in a shallow grave along the Appalachian Trail, an investigation immediately begins. Despite the FBI getting involved, a reward, and more than 80 interviews of other hikers, his murder went unsolved. Eight years later another hiker vanished from just a couple of miles from where the previous body was found. He was m…
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0:50:00 Buzz and Zoë talk about what community means to them and how the trail running community can serve as a positive model as people reassess who they consider their neighbors. 11:09:00 Zoë interviews Tara Dower, who recently set the overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail, about her preparation for the FKT and how her relationship …
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Tara Dower joins us just a few weeks after crushing the FKT of the Appalachian Trail in 40 days and 18 hours!!! The AT is a 2189 mile trail that traverses 14 states. Tara was an absolute blast to chat with. We get into everything from trail naps and mental toughness, to how to handle those mid race blisters. 100% reccomend following her youtube cha…
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Tara Dower makes big goals and goes after them. In September 2024, she set a new record for completing the entire Appalachian Trail in just 40 hours. How she did it mentally and physically is what we need to know! Check out the "Tara Print" to support Asheville: https://abigailwest.net/products/tara-in-southern-appalachia-linocut-print?_pos=1&_sid=…
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Tara Dower, the new holder of overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail. Tara gives us the low down on every aspect of her recent record-breaking trek, including how she fell wildly behind pace after the first two states, her nut…
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Send us a text 11-01-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with H. Dale Hall, Author of "My Appalachian Trail" and "Compelled" This week, Draco interviews author H. Dale Hall about his two books, My Appalachian Trail and Compelled: From the Yazoo Pumps to Polar Bears and Back: The Evolution of Natural Resource Conservation and Law. You can find the lin…
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Send us a text In today's episode, I'm having a conversation with Peter Conti, author of the bestselling book, Only When I Step on It. Peter shared his incredible journey hiking over 2,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail, despite suffering from severe, chronic pain due to a shattered hip and crushed nerve received from a motorcycle accident. Inspire…
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" It may have been a form of madness. Or it may be that he really was what is called haunted." In the Dark written by Edith Nesbit [1910] Limited edition merch HERE TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. Click here to ask me anything anonymously LinkTree for all of my social media, YouTube, Patreon etc. Leave me a…
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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a crossover episode from his YouTube show (Conversational Pace) recapping our takeaways from the 2024 Running Event in Austin, TX earlier this week. Categories Covered: Standout brand (overall) Standout shoe Standout tech Stand…
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A Houston-area nonprofit that helped thousands find a new life in the U.S. disappears. A new investigation reveals surprising answers about what happened to the Alliance. More international students than ever before are studying in the U.S., and among the top destinations are the University of North Texas and UT Dallas. How a much-talked-about Depa…
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Send us a text 11-22-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with Aubrie Abernethy about Her Inspirational Memoir, "Finding Peace in the Promise" This week, enjoy our interview with new author Aubrie Abernethy as she discusses her memoir, Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention. You can find the link to Aubrie's book below! Be su…
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Learning new skills is tough but after 2 months of consistent work... if it's not sparking joy, should you keep trying? I NEED your input! Plus... Thanksgiving chat. Do you need to workout? How should you eat? And more! THANKSGIVING LIVE WORKOUT: https://www.facebook.com/share/gWVjYiSmbmEWeESJ/ ROGUE PARALLETTES: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-…
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Peter Bruce, an Australian runner who shares his journey from high school athlete to ultra marathoner, detailing his struggles with hip dysplasia and the impact it had on his sports career. Peter discusses his decision to transition from basketball to running, the challenges he faced with his hip issues, and his experience undergoing hip replacemen…
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The president-elect says he might use the military to support mass deportations of migrants in the country without legal authorization. But there are considerable obstacles to such an effort, both legal and logistic. A new trade policy with an accent on tariffs. How Texas might find itself in the crosshairs. Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to boost nuc…
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What was supposed to be a few months of travel for Garrett and Jessica Gee quickly turned into a lifestyle and a career. The couple figured out how to become travel influencers, how to get brands to pay them and their young family to travel the world. Part of me wanted to find out that this wasn’t a dream...that traveling with three small children …
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Erin Carson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who works with everyone from age groupers to the best in the world. Erin joined us to chat strength training for trail runners and it was such an informative conversation! She answers listener questions on heavy lifting, hormone health, mobilty, warm up, and more. This was one of the b…
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UK's BEST Walking Holidays - Self Guided Hiking Vacations Walk the charming countryside of England, Scotland or Wales in the United Kingdom on one of these fantastic long distance paths! Your holiday will be self-guided, so you walk at your own pace on your own timetable, stopping to savor a tea break or grabbing a meal or a pint at the pub. Your l…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the state to lead in dementia research. Why it’s such a priority and what happens next. More people than ever get their news via social media, but with feeds looking very different for different folks, how do you bring people together? As the Standard’s Sarah Asch reports, the public library might help. A school district …
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Dr. Courtney Conley is the creator of Gait Happens, an online education company helping people from around the globe improve their foot function. She has taken the past several years to develop online courses to educate clinicians on foot anatomy, the importance of foot health and the truths behind modern footwear. Courtney: gaithappens.com - IG: @…
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Send us a text What if the secret to feeling great and living your best life isn’t about eating less or exercising more, but about knowing how your body works and giving it exactly what it needs? On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book Body Confident and having a conversation with author, Bronson Dant who is a fitness expert …
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It's the busiest time of the year and according to surveys, over 60% of people quit working out in December. Don't be one of them, maintain your fitness with these 6 simple tips. 💪 FWW IGNITE 30 CHALLENGE: https://fitwomensweekly.com/lp/fww-live/ignite-30/strength-training-challenge/ PUSHUP RECOMMENDATIONS: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCcZYrlyjoe/ …
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When a man leading a double life is found out, he commits an unspeakable act to cover his secrets. About two weeks ahead of law enforcement, he was able to escape into the wilderness. After 7 years the mystery still remains: where is he? Is he still in the woods living off of the land or has he conned his way into another identity and is living amo…
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Texas leaders are among President-elect Trump’s biggest supporters. Are they being left off the list of Cabinet picks? She’s traveled and tasted dishes from across the Lone Star State: After 50 years, Texas Monthly food critic Pat Sharpe is retiring and sharing what she’s learned on the job. The details of a plan to turn an old golf course into a w…
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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Running Event in Austin, Courtney Dauwalter’s entry into the 2025 Cocodona 250, Gorge Waterfalls 100K being selected as the US Long Trail World’…
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The Texas State Board of Education could soon approve a curriculum that includes Bible stories and doesn’t spend as much time on slavery. It’s been 25 years since one of the darkest moments in Texas A&M history. Reflecting on the impact of the Aggie bonfire collapse. Families in America today can look a lot different than what’s long been considere…
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we’re joined by Bennett “Jolly” Fisher, the founder and visionary behind Jolly Gear. We learn all about Jolly's entry into backpacking, including his first thru-hike at just 18 years old alongside his dad, hiking 300 miles of the PCT on a broken ankle, and some hilariously embarrassing J…
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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Welcome to part 2 of our two-part conversation! If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, be sure to check it out—it aired last week and features nutrition coach Vic Johnson, known as the "Mountain Sports Dietician" on social media. You might recognize Vic’s name; he has co…
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Human brains begin to alter significantly around the age of ten — as people start to enter biological adolescence. But why are the teenage years so dreaded? And what can science tell us about how to make them less so? That’s exactly what this next interview is about. It’s an extended version of a conversation that first aired on Texas Standard in O…
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Stories of confessions, glitches in the matrix, and the paranormal from the website Reddit Limited edition merch HERE TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. Click here to ask me anything anonymously LinkTree for all of my social media, YouTube, Patreon etc. Leave me a voice mail! (323) 546-8764 Ad Free version ava…
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