Thru Hiker Episodes
Episode #33 - Garrett "Jive Turkey" Tandy "What is it like to re-enter the Matrix?"
Nov. 7, 2022
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 challenge…
Episode #22 - Joseph "Whiskey Joe" Ryan - "Is it hard to thru hike with your best friend?"
Aug. 22, 2022
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, Jo…
Episode #20 - Keith Foskett (Fozzie) - "How can we rebel against the status quo?"
Aug. 8, 2022
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 quest…
Lightning Round #3 - Brian Livingston (Mr Frodo)
Aug. 1, 2022
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 de…
Episode # 19 Brian Livingston - What are the long-term effects of a thru hike?
July 25, 2022
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…
Episode #8 - Mus Ox - "What does the trail provide?"
Feb. 21, 2022
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…