Best Ben Corbett Podcasts (2024)

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The Last 10 - Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark 11:40

9h ago11:40

11:40

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 wild camper and thru hiker Daniel Clark! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Episode 20: How to hold an election 42:10

1h ago42:10

42:10

For the final episode of the series, Ben goes back to basics and asks: how can democracies hold free and fair elections? It’s not as simple as setting up polling stations and handing out ballot boxes, so what does it take to create a truly even electoral playing field? Guests: Robin Foresteier-Walker, Freelance journalist, based in Georgia Tanja Ho…

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People Can Grow - Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan 1:20:36

1h ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Triple Crowner, Hayduker, dog musher, and white water rafting guide Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan spends some time in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share what he's been up to this year. Settle in and buckle up as this legendary fan favorite discusses the convoluted path that led him from the trail to mushing dogs on glacieers to now guiding rafts an…

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Cutting His Teeth - Chris "Eagle Eye" Anderson 1:05:07

2h ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Normal guy and thru hiker Chris "Eagle Eye" Anderson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Eagle Eye takes Doc through a rollicking conversation about his time on the trail, including discussion of counting squawks, Cheese Slice, Rider, running out of food, Sticks and Bricks, exfoliating, camper life, …

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The Last 10 - Catra "Dirt Diva" Corbett 10:09

2h ago10:09

10:09

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 ultra runner, thru hiker, and author Catra Corbett! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 19: AI and democracy 44:07

10d ago44:07

44:07

This week, we’re looking at another big potential challenge facing democracy: AI, or artificial intelligence. Ben wants to know how worried we should be when it comes to the rise of these new technologies. Might they spell the death knell for trust in our institutions? Or can technology play a helpful role in boosting modern democracies? Guests: Sa…

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On His Own - Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper 1:24:58

2d ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Triple Crowner, current cowboy, and former Marine Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and a whole lot more! Settle in and buckle up as Bad Apple shares his story, including Boiling Springs intros, party mansions, Tombstone stagecoach gigs, Firefly, Pizza Master, Ginger Ballz, torn tendons, existi…

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Two+ Stories - McLin "Duke of the Trail" Sanders 1:14:46

4d ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Thru hiker, Ole Miss student, and storyteller McLin "Duke of the Trail" Sanders drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Duke covers some vast territory, including discussions of warm ears, Dirty Skittle, trail topics (hint: don't bring up Morgan Wallen), Phoenix, Troop 15, gap years, sketch shuttle…

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The Last 10 - Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper 8:57

7d ago8:57

8:57

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 Crowner and cowboy, Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 18: Facing the climate crisis 35:25

17d ago35:25

35:25

One of the biggest challenges of our time is climate change. This week, Ben wants to know how effective democracies are when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. How can we settle on solutions when there’s so many different interests at play? Guests: Keith Smith, Senior Researcher in the International Political Economy/International Environment…

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Horizontal Bread - Alasdair Green 1:17:35

17d ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Hiker and educator Alasdair Green drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio looking to talk trail and find a trail name. Settle in and buckle up as Alasdair covers some serious terrain with Doc, including discussion of coffee pots on trail, the West Highland Way in his native Scotland, hiking kilts, wild swimming, guys named Ben, Swiss Hikers, Texas …

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It's a Wild Ride - Kaitlyn "Bucky" Laurélle 1:10:37

18d ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Thru hiker, mountaineer, and adventure coach Kaitlyn "Bucky" Laurélle drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and share one of the scariest rescue stories you'll ever hear. Settle in and buckle up as Bucky discusses a wide variety of topics including her soccer background, the Snowpocalypse in the Blue Ridge Mountains, diving with sha…

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The Last 10 - Alasdair Green 9:46

15d ago9:46

9:46

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 hiker and educator, Alasdair Green! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Episode 17: When politics turns nasty 37:49

24d ago37:49

37:49

Democracy can often be knocked off course by political violence, but in some places it’s become an ingrained part of how politics is done. This week Ben wants to find out why violence and democracy can be so hard to separate, and how to stop violence taking hold of our politics in the first place. Guests: Arunima Kar, Freelance journalist based in …

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Type II Fun with Michael, Jason, and Michael 1:32:13

17d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Michael Cole, Jason Kinosh, and Michael Kucharski make a triumphant return to the podcast to share some Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the boys take Doc for a ride to the slopes of Aconcagua, to the dirt tracks of grueling ultras, to the snow-covered peaks of the Northeastern U.S., and a fall down the side of the tallest mountain …

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Within Arm's Length - Bennett "Jolly" Fisher 1:25:11

26d ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Triple Crowner and creator/owner of Jolly Gear, Bennett "Jolly" Fisher joins Doc to talk about huge developments in his life. Settle in and buckle up as Jolly covers some serious ground in this feel-good discussion, including pink tiaras, Quadzilla, a boy and his dad on the AT in 2015, serious pillow talk, puffy bacteria, heavy lifting, one square,…

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The Last 10 - Bennett "Jolly" Fisher 11:59

23d ago11:59

11:59

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 Crowner and creator of Jolly Gear, Bennett "Jolly" Fisher! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 16: How corruption corrodes 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

Where does the boundary lie between bad behaviour and outright corruption? This week Ben wants to understand how corruption and the fight against it are destructive forces in a democracy. Guests: Simon Kuper, journalist and author of ‘Good Chaps’ and ‘Chums’ Ezequiel González Ocantos, Professor of Comparative & Judicial Politics at Nuffield College…

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You Can Explore It - Nelson Holland 1:03:56

1M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Hiker and outdoor advocate Nelson Holland joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and diversity in the outdoors. Settle in and buckle up as Nelson shares a variety of experiences, including how this New Yorker ended up in Colorado pursuing his newfound passion for the outdoors. Listen up and you'll hear about the early days of hikin…

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Who Runs This Park? 1:15:16

27d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Maddie Pellman, from the Who Runs This Park? podcast, drops in to exchange exceptional guests with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as both Doc and Maddie (good smelling Hiker Trash), share some of their favorite guests and stories from their podcasts. Have your pens ready because there may be some college credit available at the end of this episode. M…

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The Last 10 - Nelson Holland 9:30

30d ago9:30

9:30

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 hiker and outdoor advocate, Nelson Holland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Episode 15: On the campaign trail 44:16

1M ago44:16

44:16

It often feels like America is stuck in a perpetual election campaign cycle. How much do campaigns matter? Ben speaks to three guests who have followed several US presidential campaigns from the outside, and the inside. How different does this year’s look? What’s Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part three of three. Guests: John Sides…

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Late Bloomer - Ivo Steyaert 1:12:13

1M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Belgian ultra runner Ivo Steyaert sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his literal and figurative journeys. Settle in and buckle up as Ivo, as he is wont to do, covers A LOT of ground in his conversation with Doc. Listen closely, and you'll hear about non-athletic beginnings, shoe nostalgia, the Death March, the discover…

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Dire Straits - William "Gangster" Rhyne 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Thru hiker, lawyer, and car crash survivor William "Gangster" Rhyne sits down with Doc to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as "G" shares his story, including discussion of shoe gurus, 3,000-mile underwear, pig iron magic, refluffing some good gear, Goldie, Shredzilla, using it all, impossible choices, diabolically difficult sections, housep…

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PCT Check In #2 With Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott 44:52

1M ago44:52

44:52

With California and Oregon under their hip belts, Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott sit down with Doc to talk about their experience so far on the PCT. Settle in and buckle up as 'Posa and Bits discuss Sierra suncups, glissading gone wrong, birthday celebrations on a really high mound of granite, the NorCal Blues, Carbs, problem solvi…

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Episode 14: What makes a good US president? 38:38

1M ago38:38

38:38

American voters have chosen the two candidates who will vie to become the next US president. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump couldn’t be more different. This week, Ben wants to know what kind of leaders American voters are drawn to. What makes a good president? And is the US primary system of choosing candidates a good way of selecting a leader? Wha…

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Context - Erik Schlimmer 1:26:09

1M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Therapist, adventurer, and author Erik Schlimmer set Doc up on the couch for some therapy and some excellent trail talk. With 1,200 nights camped out under the stars, 2,700 peaks climbed, and 17,000 miles hiked, Erik has a lot of material to pull from. Settle in and buckle up as Erik ranges far and wide in his discussion with Doc, including talk of…

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All the Things - Alice Ford 1:20:50

1M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Stuntwoman, TV host, and conservationist Alice Ford takes a brief break from all the things to sit down with Doc and talk some outdoor adventure. Settle in and buckle up as Alice, as is her way, covers a lot of ground, including discussions of her college athletic career (three Division I sports!), getting off the hamster wheel, challenging yoursel…

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Classic Doc: Trail Savants - The 2022 CYTC (from Jan. 9, 2023) 1:48:51

1M ago1:48:51

1:48:51

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 this feat in 2022 and completed what has been called the most prestigious accomplishment in long-distance hiking. Charlie "Kansas Express" Janssen, Rene …

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The Last 10 - Alice Ford 10:14

2M ago10:14

10:14

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 stuntwoman, TV host, and conservationist, Alice Ford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 13: The devil's in the demographic 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

Polling organisations often define Americans by their ethnic and racial identity. Ben wants to know if these voter “blocks” remain intact at the ballot box. Is it possible to predict how people will vote based on their identity? Or is demographic polling pointless? What’s Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part one of three. Guests: Chr…

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Seeking Discomfort - Tyler "Whitney" Yezman 1:26:15

2M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Mountaineer and current PCT hiker Tyler "Whitney" Yezman takes a brief respite from the fires up north to talk trail and mountains with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Whitney covers some serious ground with Doc, including discussions of trail beards, how many lawns it takes to California, lay pads, dirt naps, Treebeard, Whittlespoon, hiker hobble,…

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The World's Most Irritable Human - David "Moondog" Roop 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Thru hiker and skater David "Moondog" Roop takes a break from his latest adventures to talk Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Moondog details what he's been up to since thru skating the Natchez Trace Trail with Justin Bright. During their discussion, Moondog talks about kerfluffles on Key West, bouncers, trekking pole misery, Molasse…

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Classic Doc: Legit - Dillon "Enigma" Dise (from May 8, 2023) 1:28:40

2M ago1:28:40

1:28:40

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 adventure of hiking international trails. In this fun-filled episode, we take a trip on the Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP) a nearly 500-mile-long journey with an i…

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The Last 10 - David "Moondog" Roop 8:54

2M ago8:54

8:54

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 and thru skater, David "Moondog" Roop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Storyteller - Barney "Scout" Mann 1:29:38

2M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Triple Crowner, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann returns to the studio to talk about some major life developments. Settle in and buckle up as Scout shares his introduction to thru hiking, lessons from Dad, returning sit upon pads, Pop Tart Pocket Warmers, hiking limpets, packed vans, imaginary numbers, Guy with Buffalo, Tea…

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Warning Shot - Jeff Garmire 1:09:44

2M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Author, athlete, and race director of the Montana Meltdown Jeff Garmire sits down with Doc to talk about the myriad of adventures swirling about him. Settle in and buckle up as Jeff catches Doc up on everything past and present, including living in France, serial obsessions, 6,000 pinecones, hitches, tattoos, breaking the course record while finish…

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The Last 10 - Barney "Scout" Mann 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

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 Crowner, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Nature's Wet Wipe - Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Thru hiker, Renaissance Man, and Vice President of Six Moon Designs, Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa drops in from his world travels to talk trail and share some very exciting news with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Allgood takes Doc on a rollicking conversation, including discussions of Adventure Trekking, All Day Carry, not hating yourself, seeing t…

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Spend or Suffer - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski 1:25:48

2M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Digital media creator and hybrid mountain athlete Chad "Hooch" Lubinski sits down to share what's he's been up to on and off the trails. Settle down and buckle up as Hooch takes Doc on a trip through a wide variety of topics, including Peanut Butter and Mountains, neck cloths, sunhoodie slander, an unusual take on tank tops, sunscreen mistakes, R3,…

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The Last 10 - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

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, Renaissance Man, and Vice President of Six Moon Designs, Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 12: The dangers of identity politics 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

Democratic societies are a melting pot of people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, but when political alliances are formed around a particular identity it can lead to division and sometimes violence. In this episode Ben explores one of the most extreme examples of ethnic conflict - the Rwandan genocide - and asks whether it’s possibl…

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An Open Heart - Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail 1:32:23

2M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Conservationist, Triple Crowner, and new author Rue McKenrick drops into the studio to talk about his labor of love, The American Perimeter Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Rue, like his epic trail, covers some serious ground in this one. Listen up and you'll hear about Poetic Speed, Coach Rue, trouble enough, hiking like you live, evolution, exis…

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Don't Sell the Couch Too Early - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey comes in from the cold to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Zipsss takes Doc on the winding path of her life, including discussions of her Army brat start, the banking life, Chuckwagon, Morocco, getting the itch, dangerous Google searches, Grea…

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The Last 10 - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski 9:36

2M ago9:36

9:36

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 digital creator and hybrid mountain athlete Chad "Hooch" Lubinski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 11: When to take to the streets 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

The history of protest and democracy is long and complex, but taking to the streets has resulted in major democratic changes in the past. This week, Ben wants to know if protest still has a role to play in today’s politics. What are the barriers to protesting effectively? Is the time for peaceful protest over? And with autocracies on the rise, do c…

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Classic Doc: Chasing Shackleton - Tim Jarvis 1:29:09

3M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

By Doc

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Research with James "Magnet" Parsons 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Thru hiker, photographer, and outdoor apparel manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons sits down to catch up with Doc. Magnet, who dropped out of the 9-5 rat race to pursue a life based on the outdoors, covers a lot of ground in his discussion with Doc, including his own personal research, the Alpha Fleece, auto shop teachers, concept trails, the West H…

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Feeling the World - Jelle Veyt 1:21:30

3M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Jelle Veyt takes a brief break from his human-powered expedition of climbing the Seven Summits to join Doc in the studio to talk about his adventures. Settle in and buckle up as Jelle discusses both his incredible life journey as well as his journey to become the first person to ever get to and climb the highest peak on each continent by human powe…

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The Last 10 - Rue McKenrick 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

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 conservationist, Triple Crowner, and author Rue McKenrick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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