Thru Hiker Episodes
April 3, 2023
Episode #54 Maren "Wizard" Wahle - What is it like to hike internationally?
In this episode, Courtney talks with Maren “Wizard” Wahle. They talk about the challenges of hiking in the sun, whether social media documentation is a great idea and they answer the question: What is it like to hike internationally? About Maren:...
Nov. 7, 2022
Episode #33 - Garrett "Jive Turkey" Tandy "What is it like to re-enter the Matrix?"
In this episode, Courtney talks with Garrett "Jive Turkey" Tandy for a check in after his most recent thru hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. They talk about the different experiences of forest and desert hiking, the challenges of a hiking season full...
Aug. 22, 2022
Episode #22 - Joseph "Whiskey Joe" Ryan - "Is it hard to thru hike with your best friend?"
In this episode, Courtney talks with Joseph "Whiskey Joe" Ryan. Joseph completed his Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2021 with his best friend, Travis/Roosta. They talk about what life is like before and after a thru hike, Joey's signature "Whiskey...
Aug. 8, 2022
Episode #20 - Keith Foskett (Fozzie) - "How can we rebel against the status quo?"
In this episode, Courtney gets unfiltered with Keith "Fozzie" Foskett, author and worldwide hiker. They discuss long trails all over the world and particularly in the UK, living a wanderlust lifestyle, and they ask the question: "How can we rebel...
Aug. 1, 2022
Lightning Round #3 - Brian Livingston (Mr Frodo)
In this Bonus Episode, Courtney gets unfiltered with Brian "Mr. Frodo" Livingston in a fun game of lightning-round questions! Brian Livingston was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He went to Clemson University and earned a degree in History. He...
July 25, 2022
Episode # 19 Brian Livingston - What are the long-term effects of a thru hike?
In this episode, Courtney talks with Brian Livingston aka Mr. Frodo. They dive in to how a gap year of thru-hiking influenced his first novel, how to incorporate nature in parenthood, and why animals are so fascinating. They answer the question: What...
Feb. 21, 2022
Episode #8 - Mus Ox - "What does the trail provide?"
In this episode Courtney talks with Carisa Oxendine or Mus Ox. Mus is in the Appalachian Trail Class of 2022 and plans to start at Springer Mountain on February 22, 2022. This is her second attempt at a thru hike, but that's not the most important...