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Buck 92 Sports ShowBuck 92 Sports ShowSacred Heart Boys Basketball Special with Coach Sherlock, Brody Cherry & Grady PierattThis episode we discuss Grady Pieratt recently hitting 1000 career points, how the Irish have handled their chaotic schedule, why Brody wears #55, and a fun speed round of questions for Coach Sherlock and the boys. Available wherever you get your podcasts! 2025-02-1717 minTrail TalesTrail Tales5 Reasons Why You SUCK at Hiking!James Appleton of the 46 of 46 podcast AND Seek to do More joins me! James is an avid hiker and guide in the Adirondacks, and has a coaching program designed to help hikers "break free from MEDIOCRITY" and perform their best on and off the trail. In this episode James goes through 5 reasons why you may be falling short of reaching your hiking goals. Seek To Do More: https://seektodomore.com/ James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ 46 of 46 Podcast: https://46of46.com/ For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear...2024-10-241h 08Let\'s Talk: Faith & JusticeLet's Talk: Faith & JusticeA Conversation with Our Friend & BFJN Board Member KyleTune into this special podcast episode with Kyle who shares about his work at the intersection of faith and technology, his upbringing and identity. Growing up Kyle felt he was offered a clear pathway for what it looked like to be a Christian involved in politics (i.e. it meant you were a Republican) - there were specific convictions and policies to adhere to. Kyle questioned this packaged identity after a while - seeing the bias in the criminal justice system helped open his eyes to the other ways of seeing things. Mis and dis information are huge challenges...2024-10-2333 minTrail TalesTrail TalesThis Appalachian Trail Hiker proved me WRONG & Humiliated me🚨ISuckAtHiking is BACK on the show, and this time he offically carries the title of Appalachian Trail thru hiker. In our previous episode, I expressed concern about whether Michael would be able to thru hike the Appalachian Trail with his dog, but he proved me wrong! We talk all about that and more in this fantastic episode. Congrats Michael! Michael's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ISuckatHiking/ Donate to the Sawyer Foundation: https://www.sawyerfoundation.org/donate/ Email customer@sawyer.com if you are a local hub or can help disperse filters. Sawyer will work with you to get filters to...2024-10-031h 10Trail TalesTrail TalesThe DARK SIDE of "Vanlife" that NOBODY talks about (with Baker Bokorney)Okay, maybe a decent amount of people talk about it but hey... we're gonna talk about it too! Baker is back on the show and we talk all about how him and his wife recently moved into a van full time. They will be spending the forseeable future traveling around hiking, camping, and living it up in the great outdoors. BUT, is vanlife really as glamorus as it sounds?! How easy will it be for them to pull it off?! For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https...2024-09-261h 01Trail TalesTrail TalesI FAILED the Pacific Crest Trail AGAIN (3 years in a row now)This is what I've been up to, why the show has been paused, AND the story of how I failed the Pacfic Crest Trail for third year in a row. Watch Trail Tales on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod/ For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤 Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX FOOD & WATER 🍴 Filter: h...2024-09-1939 minTrail TalesTrail Tales5 Controversial Appalachian Trail Opinions w/ Taylor the 'Nahamsha' HikerGo check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker joins the show for our very first in person interview! Coming to you from Appalachian Trail Days, we talk CONTROVERSIAL Appalachian Trail opinions, and much much more! Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on YouTube:  @TaylortheNahamshaHiker  Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nahamsha.hiker/ My TOP FIVE favorite gear items from Garage Grown Gear: - Mayfly Nymph Camp Shoes: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/nymph-by-mayfly-ultralight-equipment?_pos=1&_sid=de5a05efb&_ss=r - To...2024-07-181h 07Trail TalesTrail TalesMyLifeOutdoors on the most OVERRATED Gear in Backpacking!Go check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories/ MyLifeOutdoors joins the show for a HUGE episode! We talk about overrated backpacking gear, Steven shows how much smarter than me he is, and of course... we talk about backpacking YouTube. Fantastic guest, fantastic episode, you're gonna love it! MyLifeOutdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLifeOutdoors/ MyLifeOutdoors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylifeoutdoors/ Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/ For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com...2024-07-041h 18Trail TalesTrail TalesThe TRUTH about Romantic Relationships on the Appalachian Trail | Beer in Beautiful PlacesGo check out our sponsor Garage Grown Gear and get yourself some awesome UL gear! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories Maddie from Beer in Beautiful Places joins the show at Trail Days to talk about all things Appalachian Trail! We talk about her Appalachian Trail regrets, how she met and started dating her boyfriend on the AT, and SO MUCH more! Beer in Beautiful Places on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerinBeautifulPlaces/ Check out Maddie's AT documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEoKduoCgQ8 Edited by: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay/ For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships...2024-06-201h 04Trail TalesTrail TalesThe Uncomfortable TRUTH about Kyle Hates Hiking (did I sell out?!)GO check out all the new gear Garage Grown Gear just added to their collection! https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear In this episode I'm joined by Levi Spangler, who is a YouTuber and editor for the Kyle Hates Hiking channel. We talk about his experiences hiking in North Carolina, and get into some 'spicy' topics concerning the work we are doing on the Kyle Hates Hiking channel. Have I sold out? What are some of the common critizisms I get after shifting my content into the mystery space? All of this and much more. Levi's channel: https://www.youtube...2024-06-061h 06Trail TalesTrail TalesExposing the TRUTH about Justin Outdoor's Temu SCANDAL 💲💲Justin Outdoors joins the show to shed some light on his recent "scandal" after taking a sponsorship for the controversial brand Temu. We talk about why he took the sponsorship, his audience's pushback, and what he's learned. We also dive into some backpacking gear talk, and Justin shares an INSANE story about being charged by a grizzly bear, and discharging his bear spray. Justin Outdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinOutdoors/ For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula...2024-05-2359 minTrail TalesTrail TalesQuick message for those coming to AT Trail Days!See you there! maybe lmao May 17th, 12:30 pm at the Nahamsha Gifts tent2024-05-1701 minTrail TalesTrail TalesWe need to talk about the state of Backpacking YouTube (it's just sad)Editor and producer for my channel Luke McKay joins me for a candid conversation about the backpacking niche. We answer the follow questions; What is the current state of backpacking YouTube? What can be done to take this niche to the next level? And, who are some of the creators we feel are currently pushing boundaries and making truly unique content? Luke's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@luke_mckay For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9o...2024-05-091h 07Trail TalesTrail Tales7 Ultralight Backpacking Gear HACKS that stupid people ignore...Baker is back, and this time we are going over our favorite ultralight backpacking gear hacks, plus other interesting backpacking discussions! This one went off the rails a little bit, I'm not going to lie, but hopefully you're here for the goofs and the gags! Enjoy! For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤 Pillow: https://amzn.t...2024-04-251h 09Trail TalesTrail Tales10 STUPID but Common Beginner Backpacking Mistakes (w/ Sintax77)Sintax77 is BACK on the show, and in this episode we're going over common beginner backpacking mistakes! The reason I'm calling these 'stupid' mistakes is because, well, I'm an idiot and I've made pretty much all of these mistakes at one point or another. Sintax77 is the man, I'm so grateful he came back on the show, and I hope you enjoy! Sintax77 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sintax77 For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net...2024-04-181h 08Trail TalesTrail Talesi never thought something like this could happen...On March 3rd, 2024, my girlfriend experienced a freak accident as we started what was supposed to be an easy hike. Here's the story and what we can learn from it. For guest/episode ideas, listener feedback, sponsorships, or business inquiries reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤 Pillow: https://amzn.to/3he3mgX FOOD & WATER 🍴 Filter: https://amzn.to/3pfZ25j Stove: https://amzn.to/3simgd1 C...2024-04-1127 minTrail TalesTrail Tales20 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE my Appalachian Trail Thru Hike...Here are 20 things I wish I'd known before I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. From gear choices, to social choices, to personal choices, there's always room for improvement on the Appalachian Trail, and hopefully this will be able to help YOU if you're planning on hiking the Appalachian Trail in the future. Appalachian Trail. For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlM...2024-03-2149 minTrail TalesTrail TalesThe Depressing TRUTH about the Pacific Crest Trail that NOBODY wants to hear…Frozen from Outdoor Adventures joins the show to talk about his upcoming thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT 2024). He previously hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and is now taking his talents to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about what he is nervous about, what gear changes he's made, and how he is planning on dealing with the depressing reality that the Pacific Crest Trail will probably catch on fire while he's out there. Follow Frozen's PCT hike: https://www.youtube.com/@FrozensAdventures/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My...2024-02-291h 01The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor VitalsThe Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals204 Mysteries, Volcanos, and Transient Living with Kyle O'GradyIn this episode, we have our good friend Kyle O'Grady sharing what the last year has been like for him. From getting to live anywhere he wants to the explosion of his YouTube channel, Kyle gives us insights to what's going on behind the camera.2024-02-281h 10Trail TalesTrail TalesThe Most OVERRATED Gear in Backpacking!Baker is back and in this episode we talk (and disagree) about some of the most OVERRATED types of backpacking gear on the market. At the end of the day everyone is going to have different opinions on what backpacking gear is worth taking, but hopefully this discussion between two thru hikers can help guide your own opinion. What do you think is 'cooler', hammocks or fanny packs?! For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My...2024-02-221h 10Trail TalesTrail TalesThe CULT that PREYS on Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers...Audrey "Glowstick" Payne joins the show to discuss the controversial Twelve Tribes hostel on the Appalachian Trail, also known as the Yellow Deli. Is this group a cult? Are they targeting Appalachian Trail hikers for recruitment? Or is it all being blown out of proportion? We also talk about Audrey's experience thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail, and much more! Audrey's NEW book: https://amzn.to/3uHTpm6 Audrey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AudreyAdventures Audrey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audipayne/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet...2024-02-151h 05Trail TalesTrail TalesThe TRUTH about Elina Osborne and the Pacific Crest Trail…Elina Osborne joins the show to discuss her Pacific Crest Trail thru hike, film-making, the Hayduke in Utah, and much more. A HIGHLY requested guest, it was fantastic to finally catch up with her. Elina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElinaOsborne Elina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinasborne/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9oX1x My FAVORITE Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-tent?aff=99 Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/35rlMIw OTHER SLEEPING STUFF 💤 Pillow...2024-02-081h 02Trail TalesTrail TalesAT vs PCT | An IN DEPTH Comparison from a Thru Hiker (which one is better?)In this solo episode I do an in depth comparison between the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in the following categories; Weather/climate, Views and scenery, Gear differences, Difficulty (Mentally & Physically), Permits, Water, Resupply, Towns, and People. Then, at the end of the episode I tell you which trail I think is better (Appalachian Trail vs Pacific Crest Trail). Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh...2024-02-0158 minTrail TalesTrail TalesWhat they DON'T tell you about hiking the Appalachian Trail... | Appalachian AdventuristaThe Appalachian Adventurista joins the show to talk all about her thru hiking of the Appalachian Trail. We talk about post trail depression, what it takes to vlog a thru hike, and at the end she shares a hilarious story about... smut?! You don't want to miss it. Appalachian Adventurista on YouTube:  @appalachianadventurista  Appalachian Adventurista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appalachianadventurista/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r...2024-01-181h 02Trail TalesTrail Tales20 Tips NOBODY tells you before your first Thru Hike...Thru hiker Hunter Musgrove joins the show, and we go back and forth on our top thru hiking tips for first timers. From very specific hitch hiking tips, to general attitude/vibe tips, we cover it all, and sneak in plenty of stories along the way. Hunter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterstrip/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com My Gear spreadsheet: https://lighterpack.com/r/9qjh18 BIG FOUR 🤘 Backpack: https://ula-equipment.9xrw.net/x9...2024-01-111h 13Trail TalesTrail TalesA NEAR DEATH Experience on the Appalachian Trail (learn from it) | Beer in Beautiful PlacesFresh off the Appalachian Trail, Maddie from Beer in Beautiful Places joins the show to talk about her hike on the AT, and some of the highs and lows she experienced along the way. One of the highs was floating the Shenandoah River, and one of the lows was a near death experience she had while crossing a dangerous river on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. I highly recommend you check out her channel for a refreshing perspective on thru hiking! Beer in Beautiful Places on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerinBeautifulPlaces Beer in Beautiful Places on Instagram: https://www...2024-01-041h 00Trail TalesTrail TalesThe Unsettling TRUTH about Appalachian Trail Vloggers (they’re lying) | Jessika PoppeAppalachian Trail thru hiker Jessika Poppe is on the show to talk all about the AT, vlogging, being an "influencer" (cringe), meeting/hiking with her boyfriend on trail, and much much more. Jessika quit vlogging in the middle of her thru hike; we talk about why she did that, and we dive deep into how her and her boyfriend met at Appalachian Trail Days 2021. Jessika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikaapoppe/ Jessika's YouTube:  @JessikaaPoppe  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas...2023-12-281h 05Trail TalesTrail TalesThe 7 WORST Controversies DIVIDING the Hiking Community... Where do you stand? (with Baker Bokorney)Let's break down some of the biggest controversies in the hiking community right now. Should SOS button's REALLY be available for everyone to use? Is thru hiking with kids really a good thing? And should we be allowed to access the mountains at all? These are some of the things Baker and I wrestle with in this episode. I want to hear your thoughts on ALL of this stuff, so please leave a comment with your feedback. Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or...2023-12-211h 15Trail TalesTrail TalesYou’re WRONG about Ultrarunners and here’s why... | Kristian Morgan (Appalachian Trail SOBO FKT)Kristian Morgan has gone for the Appalachian Trail Fastest Known Time/Speed Record FOUR times now. In 2022 he got the second fastest time in the world, and in 2023 he set the FASTEST time for the Appalachian Trail Southbound. We talk about how he achieved this, and we also stray into the more controversial topic of hikers vs ultrarunners. Kristian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianultra/ Kristian's Website (Ultrarunning coaching): https://www.kristianultra.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas rea...2023-12-141h 05Trail TalesTrail TalesROASTING a Naive Appalachian Trail 2024 Vlogger (will he make it?!)Garage Grown Gear is your ONE-STOP-SHOP for all things Ultralight/Cottage gear: https://www.GarageGrownGear.com/ I Suck at Hiking (Michael McInally) joins the show to discuss his 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike attempt. He will be vlogging on his YouTube channel, and in this episode I gave him the chance to pick my brain about the trail. I was brutally honest in all my answers. Will he make it all the way to end of the Appalachian Trail, especially with his dog?! We will all find out soon. Michael's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ISuckatHiking/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel...2023-12-071h 11Trail TalesTrail TalesThe 10 Most OVERRATED Parts of the Appalachian Trail (from two thru hikers) | with Baker BokorneyGarage Grown Gear is your ONE-STOP-SHOP for all things Ultralight/Cottage gear: https://www.GarageGrownGear.com/ Two Appalachian Trail thru hikers go through the 10 most overrated parts of the Appalachian Trail. It's all for fun folks, and so of course Baker Bokorney joins the show to complain about our favorite trail. Is McAfee Knob worth the hype? Is the 100-mile Wilderness really all that remote? Is Mount Washington really that special? Tune in and find out. Trail Tales episode 160 (Kyle Hates Hiking podcast) Listen to the show on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-tales-thru-hiking-backpacking/id1441376382  Spotify...2023-11-301h 15Trail TalesTrail TalesFast or FOOLISH?! The Dark Truth about breaking a Fastest Known Time | Will Peterson, VT Long TrailGo to https://www.GarageGrownGear.com/ for up to 25% off with sitewide deals! Don't miss their Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales! Will Peterson set the unsupported Fastest Known Time for the Vermont Long Trail in 2023. It's an incredible feat of athleticism, grit, and determination... but was it even worth it? Is an effort like this even fun, or is it just nothing but pain? What happens when someone else comes along and breaks your record? We talk about all this, and much, much more. Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_will.peterson/ Will's Podcast 'From the Backcountry': Apple - https...2023-11-231h 09Let\'s Talk: Faith & JusticeLet's Talk: Faith & JusticeClimate Action = Christian Discipleship | A Conversation with Kyle Meyaard-SchaapJoin us for this very special podcast episode featuring Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, author of "Following Jesus in a Warming World: A Christian Call to Climate Action" which BFJN read in community during the month of October.  As Kyle states plainly, climate change is real, it's us, it's bad, experts agree, however there is hope! Tune in to hear about Kyle's journey, his passion, expertise and what he is up to currently.  “This is a long road. This is hard work… but one of the gifts of doing this work in the church and in community is that when I can’...2023-11-2245 minTrail TalesTrail TalesOutdoor Vitals EXPOSED: Why I DON’T use their gear & their Annoying YouTube Ads | Tayson WhittakerTayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals joins the show. After getting to know Tayson at PCT Trail Days I've come to really respect him and his company. However, I have a big problem with Outdoor Vitals gear which I confront Tayson about. I also wanted to get to the bottom of those annoying Outdoor Vitals YouTube ads we've all been seeing for years now!  Outdoor Vitals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorVitals For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2023-11-161h 01Trail TalesTrail TalesThe INSANE Consequences for a Mistake in a National Park | Confronting Eric HansonEric Hanson was nearly thrown in JAIL for committing a crime in Grand Canyon National Park. What was his crime, you ask? Camping out of bounds. Yes, you read that correctly; the federal government tried to make an example out of him and get him locked up, simply because he is a public figure on TV and on YouTube. In this episode he explains the FULL STORY of what happened. Eric Hanson has his own YouTube channel and, until recently, was the host of the TV show Epic Trails and the YouTube channel BackpackingTV. Eric Hanson on YouTube: https://www...2023-11-091h 07Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life CrisisMighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life CrisisEpisode #398 - Kyle O'Grady (Narnar)Our guest this week is the host of the popular YouTube channel, Kyle Hates Hiking. Kyle O’Grady did his AT thru-hike in 2018, then started his channel a year later. He’s funny, irreverent, and wryly observant. I even tried out something new in our interview. I hope you like it. You can follow Kyle on several platforms. Of course, there’s his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking, but you can also follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylehateshiking/ and hear his podcast, Trail Tales - Thru Hiking and Backpa...2023-11-021h 04Trail TalesTrail TalesExposing the Insider TRUTH about Miranda Goes Outside...Rainer Golden is the producer & director behind Miranda Goes Outside! In this episode we discuss WHY Miranda Goes Outside parted ways with REI, what it's like backpacking with (and working with) Miranda, and at the end Rainer shares a story that almost landed him in a Kyle Hates Hiking mystery video. Miranda Goes Outside on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MirandaGoesOutside Miranda Goes Outside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2023-11-021h 27Trail TalesTrail TalesTwo Thru Hikers BUST Appalachian Trail Myths EVERYONE believes...Two Appalachian Trail thru hikers busting Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking myths, does it get any better than that?! This week I'm joined by Appalachian Trail thru hiker and editor for the Kyle Hates Hiking YouTube channel, Luke McKay. Is Pennsylvania REALLY as rocky as everyone says? Is the Appalachian Trail actually dangerous? Find out these answers and more.  This is the FIRST video podcast of Trail Tales. SUBSCRIBE to the Trail Tales YouTube channel to start watching episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Luke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@experienceoverthings Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? Y...2023-10-2650 minTrail TalesTrail TalesThe TRUTH about Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker’s Appalachian Trail Thru Hike...Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker is BACK on the show to tell the full story of her Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2023. Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker also hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021, but this time around things we're a little more... humbling?! Tune in to hear the TRUTH about Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker's 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike. Taylor's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylortheNahamshaHiker SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRAIL TALES YOUTUBE (please): https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com2023-10-191h 17Trail TalesTrail Tales3 UNDERRATED Gear Companies NOBODY knows about (yet)! | Lloyd Vogel of Garage Grown GearLloyd Vogel is the CEO and co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, an online store dedicated to selling cottage backpacking gear! In this episode we talk about the roots of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd's top three underrated ultralight gear companies, and much more! Check out Garage Grown Gear: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRAIL TALES YOUTUBE (please): https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com2023-10-121h 06Trail TalesTrail TalesHiking the CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWN with QUADZILLAQuadzilla joins the show to talk all about his Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2022! That's right, Quadzilla hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continential Divide Trail all in ONE YEAR! An incredible feat! Quadzilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadzillahikes/ Quadzilla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyJacksChannel Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com2023-10-051h 03Trail TalesTrail TalesWhat the HELL happened to the MISSING Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail?! Trail of the Lost with Andrea LankfordAndrea Lankford wrote the book "Trail of the Lost; the Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail." In this episode we discuss these different Pacific Crest Trail cases, the writing of Trail of the Lost, and Andrea Lankford's own thru hiking experience. A unique episode of Trail Tales for sure, and a great one.  Purchase Trail of the Lost: https://amzn.to/465H5tx Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an e...2023-09-281h 00(A)Theist Podcast(A)Theist PodcastEp. 10 - From Heartbreak to Healing: Processing Grief with Betty and Kyle MertensIn the second segment of our miniseries about Grief, Erin and Kelly introduce us to Betty and Kyle Mertens, who lost their daughter Ella just before her first birthday.  Since then, Betty and Kyle have gone on to author “Unraveled: When Loss Changes Everything” and “Never Far Apart” and have founded the non-profit Ella’s Umbrella.  Please consider donating to Ella’s Umbrella using the link below. Please check out the following links and donate to Ella’s Umbrella if you can: Ella’s Umbrella: https://www.kyleandbetty.com/ellasumbrella/  Betty & Kyle’s Instagram:  @kyleandbetty Unraveled: When Loss Changes Ever...2023-09-251h 03Trail TalesTrail TalesWhy the HELL do people keep giving this Terrible Backpacking Advice? (with Baker Bokorney)BAKER IS BACK, in this episode we each go through some of the WORST backpacking advice we've ever heard. We even have some debate about whether or not the advice is actually bad, it's a spicy one folks. Backpacking advice can be controversial... Don't forget to leave a FIVE STAR review on your podcast app, and don't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend! Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe...2023-09-211h 05Trail TalesTrail TalesWhy I QUIT the Pacific Crest Trail for the SECOND Year in a row...So yeah... my Pacific Crest Trail comeback story did not go as planned... Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2023-09-1436 minThe Peanut Butter and Mountains PodcastThe Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast#55 - Running 100 Miles, The JMT, The CT..I'm Interviewed By Kyle O'Grady!The tables are turned in this episode where I make a guest appearance on the Trail Tales Podcast and am interviewed by Kyle O'Grady! This was definitely one of the better interviews I've done all because there was a great host. We go over all my past thru hikes, running 100 miles, and a wild story at the end. Enjoy! Trail Tales PodcastKyle Hates Hiking IG 💥 ⁠⁠OUTDOOR PLANNER & ITINERARY TEMPLATE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prioritize adventure, plan adventures all in ONE place, and stop forgetting gear!  🏔 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Monetize Your Passion for the Outdoors and Escape the 9-5⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 📌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for my First Light Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Exclusive Outdoor Tips and Inspirati...2023-08-141h 11Trail TalesTrail TalesAn Important announcement about Trail Tales...Thanks for your patience, and I'll see you in September! Guest/Episode suggestions: Contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com2023-08-0303 minTrail TalesTrail TalesDan Becker talks about his HATERS, the Truth about being a YouTuber, and the ”BEEF” with Kyle Hates HikingDan Becker is FINALLY on the show! We talk about the hate he has gotten over the years, behind the scenes details of being a backpacking YouTuber... and of course, the "beef" between us dating back from when I first started my YouTube channel. Dan Becker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanBecker Dan Becker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbeckeroutdoors/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear...2023-07-201h 02Trail TalesTrail TalesSTORIES about the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Vanlife & more with Baker BokorneyBAKER IS BACK, in this episode we jump all over the place and share stories upon stories from the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. We also talk about Baker's start into Vanlife, plus much more. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on S...2023-07-131h 12Trail TalesTrail TalesZpacks answers TOUGH Questions about their High Prices, Gear Quality, Public Lands & much more with Zpacks Marketing Director Mateo FaveroZpack's Director of Marketing Mateo Favero joins the show to address some common complaints that hikers have with Zpacks and their gear. We talk about their high prices, gear quality, and of course we talk about Mateo's own experience thru hiking and backpacking and working for Zpacks. Zpacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zpacks/ Mateo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4e0YvWFzeF/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what...2023-06-291h 02Trail TalesTrail TalesKelly Hays Hikes on getting EMERGENCY Surgery on the Appalachian Trail, Thru Hiking the Florida Trail, & much moreKelly Hays Hikes is a badass thru hiker who has taken on many of the long distance trails in the country. She hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021, and the two of us were able to meet on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. She also hiked the Florida Trail this past winter, and her videos were so inspiring that it really changed my mind about that seemingly unpopular trail. Kelly Hays YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMHF8GPio8NAeP0loK1VmA Kelly Hays Hikes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhays23/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting...2023-06-221h 05Trail TalesTrail TalesHe’s had 3 FAILED Attempts at the Appalachian Trail FKT... but he’s not giving up (Kristian Morgan)Kristian Morgan has attempted to set the Fastest Known Time for the Appalachian Trail three times since 2019. In 2022 he was able to capture the second fastest time in the world, but fell short of the ultimate goal. He's not giving up though, and in July of 2023 he's going for his fourth attempt... and this time, he just might get it. Go follow Kristian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianultra/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www...2023-06-151h 07Trail TalesTrail TalesThe 10 STUPIDEST Things we’ve done to go ULTRALIGHT (with Jessica Pu)Jessica Pu is back on the show, and we go through the 10 STUPIDEST things we've done for Ultralight Backpacking. From cutting toothbrushes, to bringing scales into Walmart to weigh camp shoes, we cover it all!  If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and...2023-06-081h 06Trail TalesTrail TalesWhy the HELL would you hike the Pacific Crest Trail THREE TIMES? with Wilderbound (Ayesha Cording)Ayesha Cording (aka Wilderbound, or Heaps) joins the show to talk all about her THREE Pacific Crest Trail thru hikes! She also shares the story of how she low-key trolled me when we first met, and I didn't realize it until we recorded this episode lol. At the end she shares an epic (and scary) mountain lion story! Wilderbound on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilderbound/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking...2023-06-011h 07Trail TalesTrail TalesMyLifeOutdoors on UNDERRATED Gear Companies, YouTube Success, & much more!Steven from MyLifeOutdoors joins the show! We talk all about his rise on YouTube, backpacking gear, and about what happens when you get a flat tire in the middle of a remote national park... with no spare to replace it.  MyLifeOutdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLifeOutdoors If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send m...2023-05-251h 15Live Ultralight Podcast  | Backpacking, Travel, and AdventureLive Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and AdventureEP 139 - Missing Hikers, AT Cults, & the Thru Hiker Diet with Kyle O'GradyKyle O’Grady is a popular YouTube personality and outdoors enthusiast who has gained a large following for his humorous takes on hiking and camping via his channel, Kyle Hates Hiking. Despite his channel's name, Kyle is actually an avid hiker who enjoys exploring the great outdoors and sharing his experiences with others. His videos cover a wide range of topics, from tips and tricks for hiking and camping to gear reviews and hiking vlogs, to stories of backpacking mysteries and tales of missing hikers. Kyle's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Great Outdoor Gear (Su...2023-05-161h 04Trail TalesTrail TalesThe John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail, & a 100 Mile Ultramarathon with Chad LubinskiThanks to CloudSplitter Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'Trail10' at https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/ for a 10% discount on your order. Chad Lubinski joins the show to talk about his thru hikes of the John Muir Trail & Colorado Trail, and answers the question; how the f*** do you run 100 miles through the mountains? Chad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadahooche_/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want...2023-05-111h 11Trail TalesTrail TalesThe 10 Commandments of ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING (with Baker Bokorney)In this episode Baker and I go over the 10 COMMANDMENTS OF ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING. According to who you might ask?? According to us obviously. Chaos and hilarity ensues.  If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2023-04-131h 08Trail TalesTrail TalesThe Gnarliest Backpacking Trail You’ve (probably) NEVER heard of... | The Kalalau TrailThe Kalalau Trail is intense. Most people don't think of Hawaii as being home to one of the gnarliest backpacking trips out there, but it is. The Kalalau Trail is no joke, and in this episode I'm gonna tell you everything you need to know about hiking it. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send...2023-03-2932 minTrail TalesTrail TalesHiking the CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWN with Carl “Professor” StanfieldCarl "Professor" Stanfield hiked the calendar year triple crown in 2022, completing the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail all in one year. It's an incredible feat that has only been accomplished by a few people in history. Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof_carl/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send...2023-03-151h 07Trail TalesTrail TalesWhat the HELL is up with the Continental Divide Trail?! (with CDT thru hiker Elise Ott)Continental Divide Trail thru hiker Elise Ott joins the show to talk all about the CDT, including the debate around which direction to hike, grizzly bears, and much much more. Elise Ott on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliseott/ Elise Ott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise.ott/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or...2023-03-091h 13Trail TalesTrail TalesThe FULL Story on how I almost QUIT the PCT... and the Woman who saved my Thru Hike (Morgan Brosnihan)Morgan Brosnihan is a Pacific Crest Trail thru hiker and physical therapist who literally saved my PCT hike in 2022. She runs a business called Blaze Physio, travelling up and down the PCT giving affordable and effective physical therapy to thru hikers in desperate need. It's a genius idea, this is her story. Blaze Physio's website: https://blazephysio.com/ Blaze Physio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blazephysio/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...2023-02-231h 04Trail TalesTrail TalesAsking A.I about Yellow Blazing, Ultralight, & more absurd hiking topics (with Baker Bokorney)This was a HILARIOUS episode folks. Baker and I test Artificial Intelligence bot ChatGPT's knowledge about thru hiking and ultralight backpacking, and have the bot generate us some hilarious stories.  Send me a one paragraph TRUE story from your hiking adventures to be used in a future "truth vs AI" episode: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can c...2023-02-161h 141611 Defence1611 Defence024: Perilous Times with Dr. William (Bill) GradyDr. Grady's newest book, Perilous Times, is reviewed as well as the current spiritual condition of the body of Christ.  To purchase Dr. Grady's new book, Perilous Times, click here: https://gradypublications.com/products/perilous-times-deep-truths-for-shallow-waters2023-02-151h 15Trail TalesTrail Tales#132 | 10 REGRETS from our Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hike with Brandon SopherBrandon Sopher and I met on the Pacific Crest Trail on the third day of my PCT thru hike attempt. In this episode, we go over a bunch of things we wish we had done differently on our thru hike attempts. Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonsopher/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact...2023-02-091h 05Trail TalesTrail Tales#131 | How has Thru Hiking Changed you in ”Regular Life”? Featuring Jessica PuAppalachian Trail and Colorado Trail thru hiker Jessica Pu and I go over some ways that thru hiking has transformed our "regular" lives outside of the trail. From food to showers to walking fast at the grocery store, and we even get into some 'deeper' changes as well. Jessica Pu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlynnpu/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you...2023-02-021h 03Trail TalesTrail Tales#130 | Miranda Goes Outside explains the FULL STORY on why she Stopped Working with REI plus much more!The one and only Miranda Goes Outside joins the show! We start at the beginning and hear her full story about getting into backpacking, working for REI as a content creator, and of course... why she left REI. Miranda Goes Outside on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MirandaGoesOutside Miranda Goes Outside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what...2023-01-261h 13Trail TalesTrail Tales#129 | The Goofiest Hiker on the PCT with Tristen SteeleTristen Steele thru hiked all over the country this year, completing large sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and Oregon Coast Trail, as well as a yo-yo hike of the Ouachita Trail. This is all impressive as it is, but even more so since he is only 18 years old! And of course... he's a huge goofball, in the best way possible. Tristen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristensteele060/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest...2023-01-191h 04Trail TalesTrail Tales#128 | UNPOPULAR Thru Hiking Opinions that People Need to Hear with Baker BokorneyBaker is back!! We go over our Unpopular thru hiking opinions, with lots of goofs and gags along the way. What a fun episode! If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2023-01-121h 20From The BackcountryFrom The Backcountry#33 - Kyle O'Grady | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Managing on Trail Content CreationKyle O'Grady is a backpacker and content creator. He hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 before his hike was derailed by wildfires. He also runs a popular backpacking podcast and Youtube channel. In this conversation we talk a lot about his differing experiences on the AT and PCT, as well as his continuing journey into backpacking content creation. Find Kyle on Instagram @kylehateshiking, on youtube at Kyle Hates Hiking, and on podcast services on his Trail Tales podcast.Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off...2023-01-111h 21Trail TalesTrail Tales#127 | The Most Inspiring Hiker I met on the Pacific Crest Trail with CJ CosbyColton "CJ" Cosby is working towards the goal of being the first Triple Crowner with cystic fibrosis. I had the pleasure of meeting CJ during my Pacific Crest Trail hike this summer, and wanted him to come on the show to share his inspiring story.  CJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coltoncosby CJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltonjcosby/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like w...2023-01-051h 05Trail TalesTrail Tales#126 | How the Hell did we make our Pacific Crest Trail Vlogs? with Luke McKayAT thru hiker Luke McKay edited my Pacific Crest Trail videos this summer, and he joins the show to talk about how the hell we pulled it off, plus we talk a lot about the Appalachian Trail, embarrassing moments on trail, and much more. We recorded this episode in September, before I had re-started the show, so this was actually the first episode I had done since August of 2021.  Check out Luke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@experienceoverthings7083 If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.p...2022-12-291h 06Trail TalesTrail Tales#125 | Hike all Night and SUFFER on the Pacific Crest Trail with Brandon SopherBrandon Sopher and I met on the Pacific Crest Trail on the third day of my PCT thru hike attempt. We didn't know it at the time, but we would go on to experience some of the most fun, and most BRUTAL days of the trail together. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me...2022-12-221h 17Trail TalesTrail Tales#124 | The Truth about why Flossy quit the Pacific Crest TrailFlossy is my first guest back, and in this episode we tell the entire story of what happened to him on our Pacific Crest Trail thru hike attempt, and give a detailed look into what was going on behind the scenes that wasn't featured in any of our Pacific Crest Trail videos. Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please...2022-12-151h 20Trail TalesTrail TalesTRAIL TALES IS BACK!!!THE SHOW IS COMING BACK. Every Thursday. Get pumped. Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher2022-12-0806 minRocks and RootsRocks and RootsEp. 62 PCT Prep with Kyle O’GradyWe’re back with another episode with thru hiker, YouTuber, Podcast host, and all around good guy Kyle O’Grady!  If you recall, our last episode was chatting about Kyle’s hiking history, starting Trail Tales, transitioning to YouTube and hints about an upcoming thru hike.  Well friends, this episode is all about the countdown to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about Kyle’s physical and mental preparation as well as how he will vlog on trail. We’re excited to follow along as he kicks off at the US/Mexican border in (now) less than a month! 2022-04-211h 09The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor VitalsThe Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals106 KYLE O'GRADY Actually Likes Hiking, but NOT Podcasting, and He's Hiking the PCT!Jeremiah and JK sit down with friend of the show, Kyle O'Grady to chat about his upcoming hike of the PCT, and he shares how he's taking a break from his popular podcast, "Trail Tales".  Of course, Kyle shares his unique humor and roasts Jeremiah with the help of JK.2022-04-061h 08Trail TalesTrail Tales#123 | What the HELL happened to Trail Tales... and is it coming back? I’ll tell you.I explain why I stopped the podcast, and explain the future of the show (yes, it has a future!!) I am hiking the Pacific Crest Trail very soon! Go subscribe on YouTube to follow along with the hike: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and...2022-03-2824 minRocks and RootsRocks and RootsEp. 52 The One Where We Talk to Kyle O’Grady(The title is a Friends reference…anyway!) We had such fun chatting with Kyle O’Grady of Kyle Hates Hiking and the podcast Trail Tales!  Kyle talks with us about his 2018 AT thru hike, experiences in the Whites and the ADK and some exciting adventures planned for 2022.  We also go into Trail Tales and how his videos on YouTube allowed him to expand his creativity.  Fear not friends, Trail Tales will be back soon.  In the meantime, check out Kyle’s highly informative and fun YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking And his In...2022-02-091h 19Agent Talk Podcast With Joshua GradyAgent Talk Podcast With Joshua GradyTwo Different Americas - Kyle Rittenhouse NOT GUILTY?!? Couldn't Have Been A Black ManDaunte Wright, black, killed for a traffic violation. Andre Hill, black, killed for holding his cellphone. Manuel Ellis, black, killed walking home. George Floyd, black, killed over a $20 bill. Breonna Taylor, black, killed while sleeping. Stephon Clark, black, killed in his grandmother's backyard.  **Insert numerous more black individuals killed by police**  Julies Jones, black, spends his life on death row for a crime he didn't commit.  Kyle Rittenhouse, white, drives across state borders with a military grade semi automatic, kills two people, police walk pas...2021-11-2226 minTrail TalesTrail Tales#118 | Jonathan Zaherek SENDS IT in the Adirondacks during All SeasonsJonathan Zaherek is back on the show to talk about getting sendy in the Adirondacks. Whether it's backcountry skiing, or trail running (even on the uphills) Jonathan never holds back as he continues his quest to basically be the biggest Adirondack Hiking Nerd of all time. A special thanks to Nick Groves for popping into the conversation for a few minutes to speak about his quest to hike every mountain in the Adirondack Park that has a trail to the summit. Jonathan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jzaharek53/Please consider joining my 46Climbs team to raise...2021-07-071h 02Trail TalesTrail Tales#116 | Preparing to Hike the Long Trail plus a 46 Climbs Announcement with Kolby Ziemendorf46Climbs co-founder Kolby Ziemendorf is back on the podcast! We talk about his Northville Placid Trail thru hike, his upcoming Vermont Long Trail thru hike, and I finally announce my 46Climbs team for this year! Please please please consider joining the Kyle Hates Hiking team and raising money for this great cause! You can join my team here: https://afsp.donordrive.com/team/269890/Or check out: https://46climbs.com/If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/F...2021-06-091h 03Trail TalesTrail Tales#115 | Ever wondered what the APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL is like? Thru Hiker Explains it All with Jacob YoungerI've always wanted to go to Trail Days in Damascus, but haven't been able to. Fortunately, Jacob Younger is back on the podcast to talk about his experience at Trail Days 2021, and a bunch of other hiking nerd stuff.If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well.2021-05-2659 minTrail TalesTrail Tales#114 | Russell Corfman on the Tahoe Rim Trail, PCT, and Black Canyon TrailPrevious Trail Tales guest and thru hiker Russell Corfman is back exactly 100 episodes later! In our conversation we cover a number of different subjects including the bizarre (but awesome) concept of trail names, Russell's time on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the Black Canyon Trail near Phoenix. Russell's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj8230czsgDyMIyjV0wP9gIf you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe i...2021-05-191h 03Getting 2 Know U PodGetting 2 Know U Pod91-Kyle: Science Enthusiast, Gamer Dad, Avid Reader, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Quiet, College StudentKyles shares stories about getting off Facebook, choosing remote learning for his daughter, gaming, being a science enthusiast and his desire to go to college (3:16), moving to Wyoming to be closer to his dad, remodeling jobs in Cali that bothered his conscience, being perceived as anti-social  (36:41), getting meaningful tattoos, trying to find religion in his early 20’s, enjoying physics and a cluster f%ck of “Best 1st for Last” about not joining the military, wanting to know get to know his father, and a psychedelic trip   (1:10:15)   To get to know more about Kyle, you can follow hi...2021-04-212h 03Trail TalesTrail Tales#108 | Thru Hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) with IBTATIBTAT is back for a third time on Trail Tales! We talk about his upcoming plans to hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in 2021, as well as his time spent working at Mountain Crossings on the Appalachian Trail. IBTAT is going to be sharing his entire CDT hike on YouTube, so go subscribe to him if you haven't already! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aILHxDPaRH8fHO5JcE6qQIf you're really into Trail Tales and want to support my content, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/Feel free to leave me a...2021-03-2455 minTrail TalesTrail Tales#106 | The Bizarre World of Backpacking YouTubers with the Schill BrothersThe Schill Brothers are one of my favorite backpacking YouTube channels because they like to goof around and talk smack almost as much as I do. We didn't really have a plan for this episode, I figured we could just start yappin' away and have no trouble going for an hour... turns out I was right! We talk about the weird quirks of the backpacking YouTube world, sponsorships, and they tell a funny story at the end about an unnecessary search-and-rescue call.Schill Brothers Outdoors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFB5MZ1uYOsGgg7kVZazp1gIf...2021-03-031h 02Trail TalesTrail Tales#105 | Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker is about to set out on her Appalachian Trail thru hike! After getting off the Appalachian Trail last year, Taylor is going to be back at it again this year, leaving in just a few days. We talk about what she is excited for, what she is nervous for, and I find a few chances to reminisce about my Appalachian Trail thru hike as well. Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DfoZBEMHImEf5CMkktt6Q If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider su...2021-02-1759 minTrail TalesTrail Tales#103 | A Harrowing Reminder of what can go Wrong on the PCT (and other trails) with Doug LaherTrevor Laher passed away while attempting a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in March of 2020. Despite the tragic circumstances, his father Doug Laher has made it his mission to educate other hikers of the PCT and beyond about how the accident could have been prevented. Doug joins me in this episode to talk about Trevor's legacy, the accident, and what we can all learn from it. Read more: https://www.pcta.org/2021/doug-lahers-call-for-safety-in-memory-of-his-son-trevor-87656/Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@g...2021-02-031h 10Trail TalesTrail Tales#102 | What was an Appalachian Trail thru hike like in 1999? Interview with Troy ZohnerTroy Zohner (Tomcat) joins the show to talk all things thru hiking, peak-bagging, and backpacking. He hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1999, and then went on to complete and attempt numerous other hikes. If you name it, there is a good chance Tomcat has done it!Tomcat's blog: http://www.tomcatsadventures.com/Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.comIf you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t...2021-01-2759 minThe Bang PodcastThe Bang PodcastThe "Bang" Podcast w/ Weeden & Grady - Episode 2Grady and Kyle discuss the NBA offseason, the Pacers hiring Nate Bjorkgren (BVU Grad), NFL Week 6 & 7, Iowa Basketball, and Iowa's opener vs. Purdue.  Please rate, review, and subscribe!2020-10-211h 14The Bang PodcastThe Bang Podcast"Bang!" with Weeden and Grady - Episode 1Bang! Bang!!!! Episode 1 is with Weeden and Grady talking about the NBA Finals recap, the NBA bubble, storylines for next year, and Hawkeye football. Please rate, review, and subscribe!2020-10-141h 02Gallagher Half Hour Podcast #GHHPGallagher Half Hour Podcast #GHHPGallagher Half Hour Podcast Episode 11 - Kyle WeedenKyle Weeden and I discuss the NBA finals storylines, predictions, prop bets, and much more in a fun pre-game and post-game edition for Game 1. We will be covering each Finals game and giving some of our best bets. Please rate, review, and subscribe. *** No sports bets were actually made based on the recommendations of this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-0238 minThe Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor VitalsThe Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals23 KYLE O'GRADY Hiking with Syntax 77, Suicide Awareness, and Being Dan Becker's Love ChildJeremiah and JK get to hang out with Kyle O'Grady, the host of the Trail Tales Podcast and the YouTube Channel, Kyle Hates Hiking.2020-09-301h 02The GuidebookThe GuidebookLIVE: Kyle O'GradyKyle O'Grady is the host of Trail Tales and the creator of Kyle Hates Hiking! He's thru-hiked the Vermont Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Kyle has also completed the NH48 and the ADK46! In this LIVE episode (recorded on our Instagram), we're...2020-04-1053 minGetting 2 Know U PodGetting 2 Know U Pod4-Kyle, the skating trial lawyer, shares his storyKyle shares stories about his career as a lawyer, growing up as a skater, reconnecting with his father, and what it was like serving through operation Iraqi Freedom and surviving desert sand storm (like a literal desert storm, not the war).   2020-03-271h 45Medic Class CitizenMedic Class Citizen|8| WTF Part 2 - Hemorrhagic Shock (Dr. Nathan Creel & Kyle Gibson, AGACNP)Join us in Episode 8, as we sit down (on location) with Dr. Nathan Creel and Kyle Gibson, AGACNP (Northeast Georgia Medical Center: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery), and discuss the importance of blood product replacement in resuscitation of traumatic patients. In this episode, we discuss how we (EMS) have been giving crystalloid fluids for treatment during hemorrhagic shock, leading to the detriment of our trauma patients. In the words of Dr. Creel - "If the patient is losing blood, the best fluid replacement is blood." Join us as we discuss the pathophysiology of hemorrhagic shock, the history...2020-01-0936 minBy Land PodcastBy Land Podcast#97 - How To Deal With Life After The Trail With Kyle O'GradyText the show!On this episode, I talk with Kyle O’Grady of The Trail Tales Podcast about what it’s like dealing with the “Post Trail Blues.”  We talk a lot about the grand adventure when we’re ON it or look back at it fondly when we’re not, but we rarely talk about what it’s like after it’s all over.  For most of us, we’re left wondering what we’re supposed to do next. We’ve built an identity around this adventure and now that it’s no longer something to look forward to, we tend t...2019-12-091h 07Hiking ThruHiking ThruHiking Thru - Episode #30 Nar Nar aka Kyle O'GradyNar Nar, known of trail as Kyle O'Grady, got a late start on the Appalachian Trail in 2018. We talk about the pressure to do the mileage and keep to a schedule. With a side trip for an instant coffee jones and hammocking the AT. Coming off the trail, he started the Trail Tales Podcast to stay connected to the trail community.2019-07-1000 minTrail Tales - Thru-Hiking & BackpackingTrail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking#0 | Introduction to Trail TalesTrail Tales is a weekly show featuring guests who have extensive experience in the world of backpacking and thru-hiking. New episodes every Tuesday will feature hikers that have done the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and many more. Hosted by Kyle O'Grady, AT Class of 2018.  2018-11-0602 min