Best Status Poison Podcasts (2025)

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Submersion, Event! and End of the Pod (for now) 15:19

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Coming Soon: Invictus.Reviews YouTube Version We reframe “drowning” as submersion incidents and lay out a simple path from shore to safe disposition. Hypoxia drives arrest, observation prevents misses, and ECMO has a clear role when ventilation fails or hypothermia persists. • replacing drowning with submersion incidents • hypoxia as the primary ca…

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Antidepressants Toxicity 19:09

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YouTube Link Dr. Sean Nordt delivers a comprehensive pharmacology lecture on antidepressants, their mechanisms, and the management of toxicity cases in emergency settings. The board-certified emergency physician, pharmacologist, and toxicologist walks through the complex pharmacology of psychiatric medications, focusing on their potentially deadly …

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Household Poison Pearls 3:27

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YouTube Link Updates on the Invictus medical review courses with "baby Invictus" for oral exams coming soon and a comprehensive border review course in development. Dr. Sean Nort shares vital insights on common household ingestions, challenging assumptions about what substances actually pose dangers to children. • Household bleach (3% sodium hypoch…

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Necrotizing Infections For Exams 6:50

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YouTube Link Dr. Mel Herbert provides a crucial update on the Invictus Board Review program alongside critical pearls for identifying and managing deadly necrotizing infections. These rapidly progressing infections require immediate recognition, prompt treatment, and surgical intervention to prevent death from these tissue-destroying processes. • N…

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Trach Emergencies 17:50

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YouTube Link Tracheostomy and laryngectomy emergencies demand specific knowledge and immediate action to prevent devastating complications. Jess Mason delivers critical pearls on managing occluded, dislodged, and bleeding tracheostomies that are essential for both board exams and clinical practice. • Cuffed tracheostomies have a pilot balloon and a…

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Pediatric Status Epilepticus: A Primer 12:47

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YouTube Link Status epilepticus has been redefined from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes of continuous seizure activity, aligning better with current treatment approaches that emphasize early intervention. This includes recognizing non-convulsive status, which often presents as a prolonged postictal state with subtle eye movements or gaze deviation. • …

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A kid with a rash, again :) 4:44

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YouTube Link Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome presents with terrifying skin desquamation but typically heals without scarring within two weeks. This case demonstrates the classic presentation in a three-year-old child with recent URI, highlighting the typical appearance, clinical course, and management principles. • Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome results f…

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A fever and a Rash 5:45

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YouTube Link Try and guess before reading the summary. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome presents a critical dermatological emergency characterized by mucosal lesions and diffuse rash with high mortality if untreated. Recognizing this condition requires understanding its presentation, pathophysiology, and immediate management strategies to improve patient o…

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Navigating Pregnancy Complications: A Sneak Peek 9:56

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YouTube Link Britt Guest's lecture on pregnancy complications with expert emphasis from Matt Delaney. This preview focuses on differentiating normal pregnancy nausea from hyperemesis gravidarum while demonstrating effective board exam question strategies. • Normal pregnancy nausea can be managed with pyridoxine (B6), doxalamine, ondansetron, ginger…

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Rubella In Question Form 10:16

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Link to CXR Fundamentals Series on EM:RAP We explore Rubella (German measles or three-day measles), a disease that remains clinically relevant despite being considered nearly eradicated in the US due to vaccination. • Congenital rubella syndrome can cause severe complications including cataracts, cardiac abnormalities, growth restriction, and heari…

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Understanding Pneumomediastinum: When Air Escapes into Potential Spaces 6:39

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YouTube Link The Invictus curriculum continues to expand with new lectures, emphasized content, transcripts, and multiple-choice questions, with Matt Delaney now helping with development. We explore pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium through a simple balloon analogy: two lungs squishing around the heart where air can leak into potential spaces…

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How to Never Miss an Elbow Fracture Again: A Radiographic Roadmap 15:20

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Link to YouTube Video We explore the essential techniques for accurately interpreting elbow X-rays, focusing on key lines, fat pad signs, and common fracture patterns that help reveal hidden injuries. • Standard elbow series includes AP, lateral, and oblique views, with the lateral being the most critical "money shot" • Two essential lines to draw:…

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Special non-board review content on burnout 35:09

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Link to Scott Course: https://guidewirecoaching.com/unburnable/ Scott Weingart discusses his journey into physician executive coaching, focusing on helping emergency medicine physicians overcome burnout through mindset shifts and practical skills development. • Burnout often stems from inner voice negativity that physicians mistake as their core id…

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The Poopy Pants Episode 5:34

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YouTube Link We explore the clinical management of foodborne and waterborne illnesses, focusing on key differences between viral and bacterial causes that determine treatment approaches. Understanding when to use supportive care versus antimicrobial therapy helps clinicians provide appropriate management for this common presentation. • The vast maj…

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The Necrotizing Fasciitis Questions 9:57

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Links: YouTube Version Dirty White Coat The Pitt Necrotizing soft tissue infections demand immediate recognition and aggressive treatment to prevent devastating outcomes and death. Dr. Mellick reviews critical diagnostic features, treatment protocols, and exam-relevant information about these life-threatening conditions through a series of board-st…

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IVIG, The Pitt, and Invictus Updates 5:49

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YouTube Link We share exciting updates from our clinical experiences in Kenya and celebrate the authentic portrayal of emergency medicine in the television show "The Pit," which features emergency physician Joe Sachs as a key writer and producer. • Emergency medicine residency match rates have recovered to 97.9%, approaching the traditional 98-99% …

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Spots and Dots: Measles vs. Chickenpox 4:38

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YouTube link Measles and chickenpox are often confused despite having significant differences in symptoms, severity, and treatment options. We break down the key distinctions between these two infectious diseases, highlighting why measles is significantly more dangerous and why vaccination remains critical for public health. • Measles starts on hea…

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Travel Pause and Some Updates 2:02

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Quick note on a travel pause then we will be back at it!By Mel Herbert

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Healing Little Bones: A Focus on Torus Fractures 5:34

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YouTube Link Pediatric emergency medicine is highlighted through a detailed discussion on torus fractures, their management, and the implications for treatment approaches. Ilene Claudius provides valuable insights into pediatric care, emphasizing the importance of community feedback and ongoing education for healthcare professionals. • Ilene Claudi…

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A Case of Weakness 4:30

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Mel presents a case of weakness. Don't read on or you will get the spoiler. YouTube Link Eaton-Lambert syndrome presents a unique clinical challenge, especially when linked to underlying malignancies. In this episode, we delve into the connections between muscle weakness, potential cancer diagnoses, and the importance of early recognition in enhanc…

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Vesicular, Bullous and Sloughing Rashes - A call for feedback 35:48

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Ok - this is a simple one - a great talk with a link to YouTube - we need your feedback. Go watch the lecture and give you you feedback here on on the YouTube channel please :). Feedback can also go to: [email protected] YouTube Link hereBy Mel Herbert

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Some Questions on Bulbar Affecting conditions 8:27

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Mel does some MCQs to highlight the diseases affecting bulbar muscles we have been covering the last few weeks. YouTube LinkBy Mel Herbert

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A New Era of Board Exam Preparation Awaits and "The Pitt" 5:27

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This episode explores the intersections of emergency medicine and media representation, highlighting the successes of 'The Pit' and the new Invictus board review initiative. We discuss the importance of medical accuracy in shows, the decline in board exam scores, and the vital role of ongoing education. • Effect of 'The Pitt' on public perception o…

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Myasthenia Gravis: Unraveling the Complexities and Crises 8:33

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By Mel Herbert

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Mastering Medical Board Exams: Strategies and Techniques 20:36

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Discover the secrets behind mastering medical board exams with Mac Brown, a core faculty member at John Peter Smith Emergency Department. We promise you'll come away with innovative strategies that maximize your limited study time without sacrificing your well-being. Mac introduces his unique "candle making method," a study technique that focuses o…

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Botulism 5:42

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Mel reviews some of the key aspects of botulism. Link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ah9ajqNejX0By Mel Herbert

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Guillain-Barré syndrome - Part 2 6:13

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Mel covers more pearls about Guillain-Barre syndrome. Treatment, 20 second count test, LP findings, differential and more. YouTube link:https://youtu.be/VLOEchmw4dYBy Mel Herbert

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Guillain-Barré syndrome - Part 1 7:41

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This will be a short series - you need to know the "foils" go back and listen to the Billy Mallon lecture on how to take the test. We are going to cover the foils so you can CRUSH the exam. Invictus Review is coming in the new year and is based on CorePendium from the people at EM:RAP!By Mel Herbert

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Test Taking Prep and Skills! 29:07

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This is a classic lecture by Billy Mallon. How to prepare for exams but MORE importantly how to understand multiple choice questions and the all important foils. This is NOT to be missed content from the master of the game himself.By Mel Herbert

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Pericarditis ECG changes and Shape 5:00

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Mel goes over the classic ECG ST changes of pericarditis and where they DON'T occur. Also a little talk on morphology, watch the youtube video here.By Mel Herbert

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The Pain of Pericarditis and more 6:35

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In this episode Mel reviews the positional pain of pericarditis, the leads you DON'T get ST segment elevation and a few more pearls. Invictus Reviews coming soon, next year :) YouTube video: https://youtube.com/shorts/F8UxCCvo4Go In the meantime check our our EM and UC education at EMRAP.orgBy Mel Herbert

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Introduction to the Program 6:52

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Mel Herbert introduces the new coming soon Invictus Reviews board review platform. More than just another board review course this is a living breathing ongoing project that you will all want to be part of. From the people that brought you EM:RAP, CorePendium, UCMax and some of the most transformative programs in all of medicine.…

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Episode 27: Hell Ya is Back 33:55

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Hell Ya rips the band-aid off and has an off the cuff episode sharing where he's been the past 2 1/2 years. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.facebook.com/justwannabehikertrashpod) or contact the…

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newsCOUP Ep. 20: ”I Turned Blue” — Workers Share Horrifying Experiences Treating Fracking Wastewater 31:35

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“I Turned Blue”: Workers Share Horrifying Experiences Treating Fracking Wastewater Project: TENORM Published: December 2023 by Joshua Boaz Pribanic for Public Herald "I'm pretty sure I was at death's door. If I wouldn't have gone to the hospital and got oxygen and got help, I would've been in bad, bad shape." Over the past six months, Public Herald…

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newsCOUP Ep. 19: Yellowstone Series — Government Uses Poison Linked to Parkinson’s in Montana Waterways Since 1948 34:40

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Yellowstone Series: Government Uses Poison Linked to Parkinson’s in Montana Waterways Since 1948 Project: Yellowstone Series Published: November 2022 by Emma Lichtwardt & Joshua Boaz Pribanic for Public Herald Public Herald has found that since 1948, in the name of conservation, the Montana government has been using a poison linked to Parkinson’s d…

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newsCOUP Ep. 18: “They’re a Bunch of Liars” – Records Expose Lies About Injection Well Safety 37:55

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“They’re a Bunch of Liars” – Records Expose Lies About Injection Well Safety Project: newsCOUP Published: October 2022 “Everybody right now that’s in the DEP’s oil and gas management are liars,” Barr told Public Herald. “They’re really, really bad. They’re covering up, and they just cover up, cover up.” Just north of Pittsburgh, close to the city’s…

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newsCOUP Ep. 17: Senator Says Pennsylvania Bypassed Feds & Issued “Illegal” Permit That Threatens Dimock Waterways With Radioactivity From Fracking 35:05

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Senator Says Pennsylvania Bypassed Feds & Issued “Illegal” Permit That Threatens Dimock Waterways With Radioactivity From FrackingNPDES Permits – Part One, Dimock Pa. “The EPA never saw this application until I brought it to their attention…meaning, DEP gave [Eureka] a fake permit,” Senator Muth told Public Herald. On public record, on at least thr…

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Episode 26: The American Perimeter Trail 1:47:23

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Hell Ya interviews Rue McKenrick, the father of the American Perimeter Trail (APT). Rue is a professional backpacker, conservationist and Executive director of the APTC. Rue spent 600 days hiking the roughly 14,000 mile APT, around the circumference of the U.S.A.. Rue is only days away from finishing the entirety of the trail, which he plans on doi…

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Episode 25: Poison Overcomes Seizures on the Continental Divide Trail 1:26:32

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Hell Ya interviews Ryker "Poison" Warlick for the second time on the podcast. Ryker talks about animal encounters on the CDT, going to the hospital after experiencing multiple seizures in Wyoming and gearing up for his sobo PCT attempt. Similar to his last interview Poison re-emphasizes staying true to yourself despite what you see on social media …

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newsCOUP Ep. 16: We Found The Names Of Radioactive Waste Locations That Government Kept Secret 40:58

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We Found The Names of Radioactive Waste Locations That Government Kept SecretRadioactive Oil & Gas Test Sites Uncovered & Mapped by Public Herald For about six years, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has obscured the radioactive hazards of oil and gas operations. Now, for the first time, all 144 names and locations are …

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Episode 24: Hollywood Encounters the Unconventional Sages of the Trail 1:15:11

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Hell Ya interviews Nick "Hollywood" Greene on today's episode. Hollywood recently released his documentary, Pack & Soul , filmed while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hollywood shares his experiences filming on trail, what his documentary is about and the wisdom he has learned, "...on trail where God actually lives." To watch Pack & Soul : (https://v…

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Episode 23: Good Luck, Bad Luck, Hard to Say 32:58

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Season two opener. Hell Ya opens up about why he's been taking a break from podcasting. He also talks about the need for, "Why," the interpretation of our natural world and the "Spirit of the trail." ATC LNT certification: (https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/plan-and-prepare/leave-no-trace/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker …

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newsCOUP Ep. 15: “A Permanent Reactor” Fracking’s Radioactive Health Threat to Ohio Will Last 1,600 Years Without Action 29:17

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“A Permanent Reactor” Fracking’s Radioactive Health Threat to Ohio Will Last 1,600 Years Without Action Don't miss this final episode in the Ohio three-part series about the "permanent nuclear reactor" — created from mountains of fracking waste piling up in communities across America. “This is a permanent reactor near your house, and it will always…

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newsCOUP Ep. 14: Investigation Uncovers Ohio Is “Illegally” Building Radioactive Mountains, Affecting 26 Waterways 24:45

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Investigation Uncovers Ohio Is “Illegally” Building Radioactive Mountains, Affecting 26 Waterways “It is an extremely, overwhelmingly strong bet that the waste and disposal practices in Ohio are seeing a great deal of material that exceeds the limits,” said Ohio attorney Terry Lodge. “The state is acting illegally.” READ PART 2 » Support Investigat…

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newsCOUP Ep. 13: Under Chief's Orders Ohio Operates a Radioactive Industry Off The Record 15:33

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newsCOUP Ep. 13: Under Chief's Orders Ohio Operates a Radioactive Industry Off The Record “They just feel that our lives are worth nothing, that we’re expendable,” said Anderson. “People's lives matter. You can't sacrifice them for corporate profit.” Eight years later, Chief’s Orders facilities, who would handle radioactive waste from fracking, are…

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newsCOUP Ep. 12: America Is Building Mountains of Radioactive Fracking Waste & the One in Joe Biden’s Hometown Is Under Criminal Investigation 33:32

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Pennsylvania’s Largest Fracking Waste Landfill is Under Criminal Investigation for Dumping Radioactive LeachateA community group’s letter about a landfill accepting fracking’s radioactive waste caught the attention of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Environmental Crimes Unit. In the heart of President Joe Biden’s hometown of Scranton, Pennsylva…

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Episode 22: Poison Prepares to Embrace the Brutality on the Continental Divide Trail 1:08:39

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Hell Ya interviews Ryker "Poison" Warlick on today's episode. Poison started the Appalachian trail in 2020 hiking northbound to Damascus where get got off, but then restarted at Mt. Katahdin a few months later to complete a southbound thru-hike totaling around 2,700 miles on the A.T. in one year. Poison prepares for his SOBO thru-hike of the CDT an…

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Episode 21: Hiker Trash Tuesday: The Wild Men of the Woods 36:39

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Hell Ya has another off the cuff Hiker Trash Tuesday episode. Starting off talking about the viral TikTok video on potential cannibals in the Appalachians, Missing 411 conspiracy and then branching off into personal eerie stories while thru-hiking. He also shares advice for new and soon to be thru-hikers anxious to start the trail. To start the div…

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Episode 20: Bloodhound Meets Folk Heroes on the Appalachian Trail 1:09:41

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Hell Ya interviews documentary filmmaker, Max "Bloodhound" Armstrong. Max released a beautifully raw documentary, "One Wing in the Fire," about Trail Angels on the Appalachian Trail or "modern day folk heroes," and in particular Rob Bird. Max thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail SOBO in 2018 after working ten months in the "northernmost truck-stop" nor…

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Episode 19: Hell Ya Hikes the Colorado Trail Without a Sleeping Pad 1:24:39

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Chad Lubinski, from episode 16, flips the script and interviews Hell Ya about his experience thru-hiking the Colorado Trail in 2019 after a massive snow year. Hell Ya shares some insights on how to prepare for the trail, and successfully finish a thru-hike. to follow Chad on his adventures to come and learn from the tips he shares: (https://www.you…