Best John Darko Podcasts (2024)

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It Could Always Be Worse - Ray "Bones" Stinson 1:23:30

39m ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Ridge Runner, thru hiker, and environmentalist Ray "Bones" Stinson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Bones spills the tea on a wide variety of topics, including tarps, bidets, thru hiker brain, Jansport backpacks, swimmers ear on trail, the nomadic lifestyle, tearing down Stonehenge, definite…

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#56 - If EVERY hi-fi manufacturer did this... (+ FiiO, IKEA & Triangle) 1:39:54

2h ago1:39:54

1:39:54

with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Meze Alba22:55 Linear Tube Audio Velo & Aero40:35 FiiO DM13 & K11 R2R46:57 Palma DHS-152:43 IKEA MITTZON58:02 [ANON]1:09:22 TRIANGLE1:15:00 iFi / Silent Power…

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The Last 10 - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 10:53

3h ago10:53

10:53

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 hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pinecones and Just Things - Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel 1:23:56

1h ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Garage Grown Gear CEO and co-founder Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel drops into the studio to talk gear and trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Redundant L and Doc dive deep into a number of topics, including discussions of digital minimalism, Light phones, a wide range of diet choices, pinecone helpers, discovery and awe in unusual places, outdoo…

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Going Against the Grain - Tim "Darko" Mathis 1:17:19

8h ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Thru hiker and author of The Dirtbag's Guide to Life Tim "Darko" Mathis joins Doc in the studio to share some stories and explore what makes a meaningful life. Settle in and buckle up as Darko waxes eloquent on what you do when you find the right pack, Boldly Went, soul-destroying occupations, going against the grain, the magic of Gouda, providing …

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The Last 10 - James "Magnet" Parsons 11:21

3d ago11:21

11:21

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 thru hiker and outdoor clothing manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Fire Season with Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck 1:20:06

5d ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Ultralight thru hiking evangelist and the Wildfire Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck sits down with Doc to talk trail and what every hiker should know about the impact of fires on their favorite activity. Settle in and buckle up as Sparky discusses his 10-…

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Exceeding Expectations - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger 1:09:21

7d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Thru hikers, trail runners, Ironman athletes, mixed mode adventurers, and now authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger sit down with Doc to talk about their latest adventures. Settle in and buckle up as the engineer and scientist share how they've stayed connected to the trail with their new book, Thruhikers - A Guide to Life on the Trail. Along the…

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The Last 10 - Jelle Veyt 11:18

10d ago11:18

11:18

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 mountaineer and adventurer Jelle Veyt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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#55 - We wish we'd known about this earlier... 1:56:16

12d ago1:56:16

1:56:16

with Twittering Machines' Michael LavorgnaThis episode is brought to you by T+A:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/Show notes up at Darko.AudioPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/johndarkohttps://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgnaBy John Darko

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Back at the Home Page - Andrew "Tetanus" Black 1:08:18

12d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Triple Crowner Andrew "Tetanus" Black joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Minnesota farm kid Tetanus covers some serious ground, including discussion of calf compression sleeves, Ballsack, Gone with the Wind, Hiker Trash moments, knowing your reason, the Suck Factor of each of America'…

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Take Less, Do More - Glen Van Peski 1:18:05

18d ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Hiker, philosopher, dishwasher, author, and creator of Gossamer Gear, Glen Van Peski joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail, gear, and life lessons. Settle in and buckle up as Glen and Doc cover a lot of ground, including how to create margin, sub 5-pound base weight, purple fleece sleeping socks, fuss factor, Barbie Gone Bad at MT…

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Classic Doc: Jolly - Keep Going Forward 1:25:37

15d ago1:25:37

1:25:37

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 an 18-year-old on his first overnight hike (um, the entire Appalachian Trail!) to his current ultralight status with a seven-pound pack on the PCT, Joll…

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The Last 10 - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! 8:51

22d ago8:51

8:51

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 hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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FarOut with Alice "Holstein" Bodnar 1:02:59

19d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Thru hiker and co-owner of FarOut Guides, Alice "Holstein" Bodnar sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as the former high strung Holstein shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Arkansas to becoming a chemist to becoming an attorney to running the favorite app of thru hikers, FarOut. …

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Not Just Some Guy - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine 1:28:29

21d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Thru hiker, trail runner, and FKTer Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit covers a wide swath of territory in this rollicking conversation. Listen carefully, and you'll hear about his Hiker Trash Moment, Pedro Martinez on the trail, fart baseball, Jackpot, Man Al…

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The Last 10 - Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel 11:47

24d ago11:47

11:47

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 CEO and co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd Vogel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Currently Away - Bruce and Maggie Tate 1:19:44

26d ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Bruce and Maggie Tate join Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about The Great Loop, a 6,000-mile journey through the waterways and lakes of the eastern U.S. Settle in and buckle up as the two cover the highlights and lowlights of their up-close experience with America, including living on a 29-foot Ranger Tug for nine months, shifting powe…

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You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby - Jack McClure 1:28:05

29d ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Author and thru hiker Jack McClure drops into the studio to discuss what happened when he and his wife Alana took their 9-month-old on a PCT thru hike last year. Settle in and buckle up as Jack shares how a kid from suburban Chicago with zero outdoor adventure experience ended up living in Arctic Alaska and planning a PCT thru hike with his young f…

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The World's Toughest Race? 55:29

30d ago55:29

55:29

In this special bonus episode, Doc debates Carl Mandrioli, host of the Backpacking and Blisters podcast, on what is the world's toughest race. Doc advocates and defends the Barkley Marathons, and Carl does the same for the Eco Challenge. Stuntwoman and TV host Alice Ford weighs into the fray as the guest moderator and judge. Settle in and buckle up…

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Hush of the Land - Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva Maggi 1:20:28

1M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Educators, packers, and outfitters Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva (maybe "Itchy") Maggi join Doc in the studio to talk about a labor of love seven decades in the making: Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Settle in and buckle up as Smoke and Eva share insights and stories from Smoke's 70 years of working outdoors in Montana.…

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The Calendar Triple Crown Attempt - Sam "Shade" Carter 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Thru hiker Sam "Shade" Carter joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Shade, just like he did in 2023, covers some serious ground. Listen in as he discusses a ridiculous base weight, unicycling, emergency blankets, lessons learned on the trail, Bitcoin, Guthook, Barrel Roll, Hiker Trash moments, Mega…

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Small ROOM ACOUSTICS for beginners 1:06:58

1M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

with Jesco LohanThis episode is brought to you by T+A:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/Care to buy me a ☕️? https://www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:26 Voodoo3:57 RT608:04 Schröder13:04 Bass first16:29 Priorities18:02 One surface21:25 Side walls22:30 Open plan25:43 Curtains27:25 Furniture31:20 Wishful thinking32:59 Room vs. speakers35:30 Speaker pos…

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PCT Check In with Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott provide a PCT hike update from Kennedy Meadows! With 700 miles complete, the duo share their experience so far, complete with expectations, prep, staying with Scout and Frodo, snakes, sky islands, and a very, very unpleasant experience with sweet potatoes. Tune in and take notes if a hike of the iconi…

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Going Over the Mountain - Chris "Mrs. Ion" Woodside 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Thru hiker and author Chris "Mrs. Ion" Woodside sits down with Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as the author and historian shares the wonder of gore tex, moldy books, freezing legs, the danger of hiking poles, love and chaos, phones on the wall, resilience, the Eight-Legged Thing, meeting your real self, learning, tran…

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#54 - Best smartphone for wired headphones in 2024? 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Sony Xperia 1 VI22:26 Monacoustic & Fyne42:32 Moondrop MIAD 0158:11 Basel Acoustics1:05:25 Marantz Model M11:18:35 PSI, Cube & Camerton👉 As mentioned in this …

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CureSearch and the Ultimate Hike - Lauren Rump and Kris Townsend 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Lauren "Magic Eight Ball" Rump and Kris "Buttercup" Townsend sit down with Doc to talk about CureSearch and its fundraiser, Ultimate Hike, which raises money for pediatric cancer research. Settle in and buckle up as Eight Ball and Buttercup range far and wide in this episode, including discussions of bathtub spaghetti, Half Dome lies, squirting in …

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The Last 10 - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger 11:55

2M ago11:55

11:55

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 volunteers are thru hikers and authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Breaking Free - Garry "Phish Out of Water" Teesdale 1:33:00

2M ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Triple Crowner and casually employed marine biologist Garry "Phish Out of Water" Teesdale takes a breather to join Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to kick off Season 8 of the podcast. Settle in and buckle up as Phish relates how he was finally able to break free from the Golden Handcuffs of business ownership so he could pursue he true passions…

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Briana DeSanctis and the American Discovery Trail 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

In the Season 7 finale of Hiker Trash Radio, author, motivational speaker, and thru hiker Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis joins Doc in the studio to share her experiences from her two-year hike of the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail. Settle in and buckle up as the first female completer of this epic covers a lot of ground (appropriately!…

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Classic Doc: Atypical French Guy - Thomas Bouïssaguet and the HexaTrek 1:38:47

2M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

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 pair cover a lot of ground, including talk of berets, emergency alcohol, French pocket knives, aggressive mountains, holding grudges, the danger of being na…

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Most Things Are Doable - Frank the Tank Gielen 1:20:05

2M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

World-class ultra runner and co-founder of the Vertical Tuesday Running Club, Frank the Tank Gielen steps off the trail and into the studio to chat with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as The Tank covers some serious ground with Doc, including ignoring the suck, just getting warmed up after 80 kilometers, Concrete Clark, Slammers, the Dropkick Murphys…

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High Maintenance - Katie "Double Dip" Jackson 1:31:15

2M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Thru hiker and writer Katie "Double Dip" Jackson checks in with Doc before leaving for an epic thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Double Dip overshares and fills the awkward silences in a wide-ranging trail talk with Doc. During the discussion, Double Dip covers all the important info, like priority topics at the …

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15,000 Miles and 22 Months - Mark Sky 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Outdoor adventurer Mark Sky takes a brief respite from his human-powered trip from British Columbia to Argentina to drop into the studio and speak with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Mark shares stories from the trail and from his past, including adventure racing in Fiji, naked bungee jumping, traveling through cartel country, and biking through t…

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Paper Maps and Flip Phones - Shawn "Pepper" Forry 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Triple Crowner and one half of the duo who completed the first successful SOBO winter thru hike of the PCT, Shawn "Pepper" Forry sits down to talk trail and the good old days with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the two take a trip down memory lane, including references to mom's lasagna, PocketMail, paper maps, flip phones, and modems. They also sp…

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The Last 10 - Glen Van Peski 11:06

2M ago11:06

11:06

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 the Godfather of Ultralight Backpacking, Glen Van Peski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ramen Bombs, Whiskey, and Cribbage - Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Important Bits' Ott 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Thru hikers and mental health advocates Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Important Bits" Ott take a brief break from their PCT planning and drop into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 'Posa and IB share their adventures, their mental health journey and their efforts to raise money for Bigger Than The Trail via their…

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Not a Chance - Amanda Timeoni 54:53

3M ago54:53

54:53

Thru hiker and author Amanda "Not a Chance" Timeoni drops into the studio to talk trail and all things Hiker Trash with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Chance shares a few stories from her four PCT hikes and her current locale in Death Valley, including her inspiration, lessons learned, sketchy hitches, working to hike, and how to get others to tak…

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Blood Sweat Tears - Christine Reed 1:18:50

3M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Thru Hiker and author Christine Reed drops into the studio to discuss her new book, Blood Sweat Tears, a compilation of 26 stories from women+ authors. In this unique episode, Doc and Christine venture into a new genre: thru hiker art house. The two cover a lot of ground in this episode, including the writing process, putting yourself out there, fi…

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Triple Crowner Elliott "River Dance" Childre 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Triple Crowner, computer scientist, and Eagle Scout Elliott "River Dance" Chidre takes a brief break from hiking and vulnerability research to join Doc in studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as River Dance takes Doc through his Triple Crown Hikes, from those first rainy steps at Harper's Ferry to the final ones skirting the fires at …

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Running Angry - Jake "The Animal" Rastas 1:28:52

3M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Jake "The Animal" Rastas calms down for a bit and joins Doc in the studio to talk about his incredible 12-month journey from being a non-runner to an ultra runner completing his first 100-miler. Settle in and buckle up as Jake covers a lot of ground in this wide-ranging interview, including his time on the gridiron in North Dakota as D1 football pl…

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99 Seconds - Jasmin Paris and the 2024 Barkley Marathons 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

Ultra runner and veterinarian Jasmin Paris joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio to share what everybody has been talking about since the 2024 Barkley ended: her amazing finish with 99 seconds to spare. Settle in and buckle up as Jasmin shares her background, her path to the Barkley, learning from her mistakes, training, camaraderie on the cour…

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The Last 10 - Jasmin Paris 10:03

3M ago10:03

10:03

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 the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons, Jasmin Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#53 - "Move over, Denafrips", more on Dolby Atmos™ + Record Store Day '24 1:52:37

3M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko👉 As discussed in this episode...👉 As mentioned in this podcast...Record Store Day📖 https://recordstoreday.com/ LAiV📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-…

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Where the Rhododendrons Bloom - Audrey "Glowstick" Payne 1:19:16

3M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Thru hiker and author Audrey "Glowstick" Payne returns to the studio to talk about the O Circuit, the Wonderland Trail, and her brand new AT memoir, Where the Rhododendrons Bloom. Settle in and buckle up as Glowstick spills the tea on sock liners, spinal fusions, far flung adventures, Pika, Moss, Rock Hound, thigh high snow, and the five-year journ…

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