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Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast
Here at the Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast our mission is to help you plan for, shop for and achieve your goal of experiencing the great outdoors! Whether you are someone just getting into backpacking, a day hiker or a backpacking enthusiast, join us weekly for great conversation, fun guests and tons of gear talk!
Episodes
30 episodes
Ep. 29 - A Game Of Would You Rather, Anyone?
This week, Travy J turns up the heat with a rousing—but always friendly—game of Would You Rather? Get ready for wild scenarios, tough choices, and plenty of laughs. Tune in, play along, and see where you stand when things get weird...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:01:31
Ep. 28 - And Now, Some Backcountry News!
This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, Travy, Brad, and Paddy each bring a wild, weird, or downright unbelievable news story straight from the backcountry. From the rebirth of the dire wolf to the circuit court ruling on public la...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:13:37
Ep. 27 - What's On Top: Let's Talk Layers!
The new episode of the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees is live! This week we’re talking layers — the base, the middle, and the outer. Puffies, fleeces, sun hoodies and all the stuff that keeps you cozy (or not) in the backcountry. Tune i...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:06:03
Ep. 26 - Our Version of Who Is Most Likely!
Episode 26 of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees is a wild ride as we play a raucous game of Who Is Most Likely! No one is safe in this fast-paced, no-holds-barred showdown. Who’s most likely to die first in a horror movie set in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:01:23
Ep. 25 - Turn the Mic: Fan Q&A with Adam Grimme
Get ready for another episode of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees! This week, we’re flipping the script—longtime listener and fan Adam Grimme joins us as our special guest, and this time, he's asking the questions! What’s he got ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:28:08
Ep. 24 - Pants, Shorts and Underwear on Trail!
In this episode of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we tackle age-old hiker questions pertaining to pants, shorts, and underwear! We talk about the best choice for different weather conditions, and personal comfort. Do you go full covera...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:12:30
Ep. 23 - Hiking Footwear and Socks! Let's Have a Talk!
Ready to hit the trail but not sure what’s best for your feet? Whether you're lacing up rugged hiking boots for tough terrain, slipping into lightweight hiking shoes for a quick trek, or pulling on the perfect pair of moisture-wicking socks to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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52:57
Ep. 22 - Good Ol' Fashioned Trivia w/ Ty Vanmeter!
In the latest episode of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, the guys welcome special guest Ty Vanmeter for a fun, lighthearted round of classic nature trivia! Get ready for laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of outdoor knowledge as t...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:07:51
Ep. 21 - We Are Talkin' Birds with Chad Fitzpatrick!
This week on the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast, we are welcoming a great friend of the podcast and totally rad bird man, Chad Fitzpatrick! We are talkin' birds baby! Bird songs, favorite birds, methods of birding, birding gear and a lot...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:37:25
Ep. 20 - We are the Hydro Homies!!
This week on the Busted Knees podcast, your H2O bros cover all things water! How to carry water, the importance of water, filtering water and so much more!
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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58:33
Ep. 19 - We Welcome Back Jon Cable for the Gear Talk!
This week, we welcome back Jon Cable, our resident, midwestern Thru-Hiker! Last week we spoke of experiences he has had on the trail, but this week, we wanted to take little trip into his pack, talk about gear, trail weight, boots etc... We hop...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:15:24
Ep. 18 - Thru-Hiking the AT and PCT with Jon Cable
On this week's episode, the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast sits down with a fellow Indiana native to discuss the ins and outs of life on the trail..... the entire trail.... all the way thru! Yes, we are talking thru-hiking not just the A...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:24:52
Ep. 17 - Let's Play a Game!
This week, join us for a fun-filled episode where we dive into some wild and wacky backcountry 'Would You Rather' questions! From quirky dilemmas to tough choices, we’ll laugh, debate, and reveal our true selves while tackling these tho...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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59:40
Ep. 16 - Let's Talk Hunting...With a Hunter!
This week on the pod, Brad, Patrick, and Travis are joined by Ricky Ryan, a long-time hunter, fisherman and friend. Why hunting you ask? Well, Ricky is here to shine some light on the commonalities between hunter and backpacker. Also, res...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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52:04
Ep. 15 - How to Cook, When To Cook and Neat Little Accessories!
On this week's episode, your boys from the Busted Knees podcast continue our conversation around backpacking and hiking food, but this time we are talking all about cooking stoves, cooking accessories and some things you may consider when conte...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:06:32
Ep. 14 - Let's Talk Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the Trail!
Episode 14 of the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees Podcast is all about food in the backcountry! Favorite foods, favorite snacks, what to consider when buying food and a couple sweet treat options you may love!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:03:01
Ep. 13 - Backpacking, A Kids Perspective!
This week on the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast we have Bazzy Richardson in the studio. Bazzy is here to give all of us parents out there a little incite into what makes his heart sing on the trail! What hiking means to him and so ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:57
Ep. 12 - Our Christmas Gear Wishlist
This week on the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast, Travis, Brad and Paddy have some fun naming some of the items on our Christmas wishlist! So, let's hope Santa is listening and we get all the fun things under the tree!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:04:34
Recap on Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Backpacks
Just in time for the Holiday Season, we have a quick recap of the core 3 backpacking items: tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks. We are taking a few weeks off, but we will back! Follow us on social media for updates!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:51
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Ep. 10 - Our Happy Thanksgiving Episode!
This week, the boys of the backcountry spend a little time letting our hair down and sharing what we are most thankful for on the trail! Come on over and share in a bit of happiness!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:00
Ep. 9 - Our First Guest And It Is Awesome!
On this weeks episode we are pleased to introduce our very first guest to sit with us! Brian is a great friend of the show and avid hiker will walk us through the trials and tribulations of being an unbelievably busy dude and still finding the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:51
Ep. 8 - Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads and Quilts...Oh My!!
This week, your favorite fellas of the forest cover a little of the science it takes to stay warm in the backcountry, what the differences are between down fill and synthetic fill, and whether or not you may want to try a quilt! And dont ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:34
Ep. 7 - Happiest, Best, Favorite Memories From the Trail!
On episode 7 of the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast, we take a sharp turn from last week and have a fun, lighthearted convo about our favorite, most happy memories from the trails! Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:42
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Ep. 6 - Terrifying Tales of Terror on the Trail
Week 6 of the Busted Knees Podcast is sure to have you shivering in your waterproof all terrain boots! Your favorite Ghoul, Goblin and Ghost share a few of our most gloomy, spooky and downright creepy stories from the trail! Also, dont be alarm...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:33
