Back in 2022, Pox Holiday made a fateful promise on the first episode of In The Pines Podcast: He would watch "Wrong Turn," the 2021 horror reboot about a group of Appalachian Trail hikers facing off against a terrifying mountain clan, but only if we'd record it all. Well, we followed through on that terrible idea and it landed with a meaty thud. J…

We are only a few days away from celebrating the Pox & Puss Podcast's 10th anniversary. So, in honor of that day, we bring you b-b-b-b-bonus content from In The Pines, where Pox talks about his 1998 thru-hike and the cast of fugitives and bandits he met along the way. During the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA, Eric Rudolph detonated a 100lbs pipe bom…

On August 16th, 2016, a man covered with desert dirt, who looked as if he’d been hiking for days, walked into a rural California convenience store and bought $100 worth of junk food and water. Located near the Pacific Crest Trail, the convenience store owner was no stranger to dirty hikers. However, this man happened to match the description of a s…

This week, Nikki and Pox dive into the 2013 disappearance of Appalachian Trail hiker, Geraldine "Inchworm" Largay. We also have our first guest: Puss In Boots from the Pox & Puss Podcast. Sources: https://www.centralmaine.com/2013/07/28/over-rugged-terrain-a-mystifying-hunt-for-missing-hiker/ https://www.pressherald.com/2016/05/25/report-geraldine-…

Lake Sidney Lanier is an artificial lake that was created in the 1950s by building Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in northern Georgia. The 38,000-acre lake lies on top of the ruins of towns and farmland of over 700 families. Today, the lake has over 11 million visitors every year, about the same number of annual visitors as the Louvre. Lake …

Welcome to Pox Holiday's newest podcast: In The Pines. We're giving you the premiere episode in the Pox & Puss feed, but you will be able to find future episodes in the "In The Pines" Podcast feed here: https://anchor.fm/inthepinespod "In The Pines" will be a monthly podcast focusing on the mysteries, crimes, and the unexplained that could only hap…

What can we say? It's been a hell of a year, right? Ugh. We pick right up where we left off, two yahoos just dicking around on microphones, talking about the Appalachian Trail. - There are people who will drift in and out of your thru-hike. - Following the Siren Song of slack packing. - We didn't horde things through the pandemic, YOU DID! - Dial m…

Back in May, with very few sports on TV, Pox Holiday started recording and watching late-night Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games on ESPN. After watching a few KBO games, Pox knew he had to contact the only friend he has who has been to a few of these games: past Pox & Puss Podcast guest, Brad! Trust us, once you've watched a KBO game or two,…

Hey. How are you doing these days? Did you hear that the Appalachian Trail is kinda closed? We figured if the AT is closed, we'll talk about other stuff right now. Plus we heard that Quarantine Podcasts are so hot right now, so we thought we'd jump on the bandwagon. We know this is a short episode, but we have at least one more coming out later thi…

In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article "The Legend of Baltimore Jack" in Outside Magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when it was suggested that he look into a hiker who had recently passed away named Baltimore Jack. But little did Dan know that Baltimore Jack was Adam Tarlin, a student who had written…

Here it is…the final chapter in our 2016 Trail Days Interviews series. This time we have a quick discussion with Asiago about just how difficult it can be to get to Erie, PA. We talk about how disappointing “short cuts” are sometimes. Unfortunately, it was a short interview. So we dug deep into the Pox & Puss hard drives and wound up coming back wi…

We continue our Trail Days 2016 interviews with Lucky. Lucky and her boyfriend Little Santa came all the way from California to hike the Appalachian Trail.

In this episode we are still hanging out in front of MoJoe's Cafe/Sun Dog Adventures, and Subway. We get to talk with a member of Riff Raff named Duct Tape. We also speak with Patches, an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker and former Ridge Runner. Be sure to visit HealthIQ.com/PPPDi The Pox & Puss Podcast

This is a warts-and-all episode. People have been asking us just to release the 2016 Trail Days interviews as-is…so here’s part one of six (or maybe seven?) Every year we set up in front of MoJoe’s Trailside Café we seem to interview at least one non-American. 2016 was no exception: Samsquatch is from the U.K. His girlfriend, Jade, didn’t want to t…

O.P.P. 9 – Poop Talk With the Sklar Brothers We haven’t released Poop Talk! Documentary Sklar Brothers Shane Mauss talks about his experience with the controversial plant medicine Kratom. The Hiking Viking orders 5 Big Macs Puss divulges her worst fears Pox talks about adopting Kool-Aid Visit healthiq.com/PPP…

After the first 110 miles of a northbound Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, you should be jumping for joy that you've finally reached Franklin, NC. So why does Pox Holiday believe that he doesn't encounter that many "happy" hikers in this amazing Trail Town? Puss and Pox talk about the mental and physical aspects that play into your first couple of week…

What's this? Pox & Puss are putting out an episode on their 5th Anniversary? Damn Skippy we are! Did we record parts of this episode in April and August, but are just now getting around to releasing it in October? Damn Skippy we are! Happy Halloween! In this episode we talk with Scott Gauvin from GearForward.org Gear Forward, through donations of g…

We're back and stuff gets real! Fires! Booby Traps! Spaghetti! ABBA! Answering the door while wearing no pants! Fun! @PoxAndPuss on Twitter and Instatram PoxAndPuss.com Our back catalog can be found here

We thought this episode had been lost, but now it's found. This episode was recorded in September 2016...and then Pox's hard drive crashed. After hard work and some money, it was saved. Here we talk about Karl Metzger's record breaking Appalachian Trail FKT, ponies, a man named Duct Tape, and we work in something about the National Park System. Ple…

In 2014 Shane Mauss, a stand-up comedian, went for a hike in in Sedona, AZ...at the end of that hike, Shane had two broken heels. Shane has told this story on other podcasts, but we were the first to talk with him since he revisited the site of his "accident". Shane dubs this the “correction episode” after his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Exp…

Join us for an exhilarating recap of Trail Days 2016 on "The Pox & Puss Podcast." In this episode, hosts Pox and Puss In Boots take you on a thrilling journey through the Appalachian Trail's most vibrant gathering. From sifting through over 10 hours of exclusive footage to uncovering the hidden gems of Trail Days, we leave no stone unturned. Discov…

Our annual pre-prom pre-Trail Days episode. Come see us at MoJoe's Cafe on Saturday, May 14, 2016 Smartwool will be with us handing out socks. The 3rd Annual Thru-Hiker Prom will be held Saturday downtown atThe Damascus Old Mill from 4pm until 10pm

Innovation Beer (Same place where I took Mac N Cheese) in Sylva, NCDog Licki MinajBrad’s Walk The real hiking Viking Crater lakeHiked Colorado trail with zach davis Mahousic notch Arm instagramFist nobo calendar triple speed stickNanatolie still worksMach JesusSemper Fi FundRaider ProjectNick Drake Black Eyed DogLadyfriend and superstitionsThai peo…

We're back! Pox gets into a car accident....kind of. Puss has some ideas about snow...and sings about it. Jnco Jeans are making a comeback. We continue our book-talk. We teach you how to say N-O-C...not "knock".Barf burns a book.Find us on Soundcloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and our RSS feed.

When Anish isn’t out breaking Fastest Known Time records, she is a sleepy penguin.Carrot Quinn’s Book: http://www.amazon.com/Thru-Hiking-Will-Break-Your-Heart-ebook/dp/B00W4RICAMSweet Caroline…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgXipo-v2tATell Todd Glass that you heard about him on the @PoxAndPuss podcast!…

Back in 2013 Heather "Anish" Anderson set a new Unsupported Fastest Known Time (UFKT) for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.Pox was fortunate enough to interview her a few days after she finished for "Episode 25 - Anish and The Badger".After an article was published about her in Backpacker Magazine, Anish has since said she would no longer do int…

We talk with our good friend and 2015 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker, Frozen Mac N Cheese.Part of this interview was recorded back in April when Frozen Mac had just reached the Nantahala Outdoor Center, just two weeks into her hike. The other part was recorded a few weeks after she finished her hike. Pox has poison ivy. Puss has pants problems. And b…

This week we talk about the spooky-scary things that can happen in the woods. Pox talks with Ryan Singer, a stand-up comedian who hosts a podcast about the Paranormal. Some of these things can give you the Heebie Jeebies! Also, it has been a very busy few weeks along the Appalachian Trail: A fire rips thru historic Harper's Ferry. Scott Jurek set a…

Jessica Watkins is an NYC comedian who walked across the United States last year. We talk about kismet. Puss recounts her recent trip on the Appalachian Trail. Pox picks up a lot of friends on Facebook. "where are you sleeping tonight"? http://www.jessicawatkinscomedy.com/Di The Pox & Puss Podcast

Welcome to our third annual Trail Days show! If you’ve heard our past Trail Days episodes, you know this is not our typical show. Every year we set up our 10x10 tent in front of MoJoe’s Trail Side Café so we can meet and interview thru-hikers. For some reason this year the crowds on the North side of town were a little bit thin. Usually you can hea…

After 2.5 years we've finally put out our 50th episode.In this show we discuss our interactions with The Fuzz.Puss tells an amazing story about the time someone was arrested at a hostel.Pox talks about how inaccurate your memory can be.We open a box from our favorite Australian (You'll hear more from her when we release the #TrailDays episode).We a…

Hey folks!Long time no see. This short episode will: - - Prove to you that we are still alive. - - Fill you in on our sickness stories. - - Convince you to buy us a taxidermied squirrel. - - But most importantly…Tell You About The 2nd ANNUAL THRU-HIKER PROM! Please check out the main Prom Info page on Appalachian Trials. Also, please help us throw …

We’re finally going to talk about “Wild”. We waited to hear back from Reese and “her people” to see if she was going to do an interview with us. She’s not. This this is your warning: SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read/watched Wild, you might want to skip this episode until you do. Please understand that there’s a good chance we’re getting facts wro…

Since Flow Easy stuck around Natty Greene’s after mooching free beer from the @NCBeerGuys episode, we asked him to sit down and record with us. Flow tells us about his most pleasant privy experience. Pox and Flow went on a roadtrip after Trail Days in 2001. Puss tells us about the privy habits of Fruit Bats. #CubePoop Pox reads a page or two from h…

Coming to you LIVE from Nanty Greene's in downtown Raleigh, NC!We sat down with the NC Beer Guys to discuss beers you will find along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina.Beers we drank: Asheville Brewing: ShivaOskar Blues: Mama's Little Yella PilsNantahala Brewing: Noon Day IPA

Boy oh boy! We're talking about our first times on this episode. No...not THOSE first times. Trust us...we were waaaaaaaaay past our "firsts" by the time we got to our Thru-Hikes. We're talking about some of the "firsts" you might not think of: - First time weather changed your plans - First time you camped by yourself - First time you called home …

Rivers, am I right guys? We've all gotta cross them sometime in our life, but knowing when and HOW to cross them can be difficult.If you're tuning in to our podcast hoping you can find some advice....you're in the wrong place, pal. This episode we talk about things that can go wrong when you're around water in the backcountry. We even talk with som…

Part 2 of Pox Holiday’s talk with Disco from The Trail Show Podcast The Nantahala Outdoor Center: Outfitter’s Store http://noc.com/retail-locations/outfitters-store http://www.southwesterncc.edu/health-sciences/outdoor-leadership/outdoor-leadership-aas Otto NC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto,_North_Carolina Wayah bald tower http://www.romanticash…

Worlds Collide! Podcast Nerds Unite! Disco from The Trail Show joins Pox in the basement of the Nantahala Outdoor Center's Outfitter Store to talk about: hiking beer Capybaras The Chunky Gal Trail Drops

What should you do when you're hiking and a lightning storm pops up? Don't ask us! On this episode of the Pox & Puss Podcast we discuss our varied lightning stories. Pox tells a story about one of the most famous lightning strikes in outdoor recreation history. Puss tells us her Appalachian Trail "origin story". Pox drinks something horrible. We ta…

We were so lucky to have Gordon Biggerstaff on our show this week!Pox caught 2014 Northbound Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Gordon right before he left for his home in Scotland. We sat down at the Friends of the Smokies offices in Severirville, TN. Gordan was working the night shift when he listened to Bill Bryson's "A Walk In The Woods", and from th…

Here it is! Our conversation with Travel Channel Host, Stand Up Comedian, Author, and Podcaster: Bert Kreischer! Some of you might also recognize Bert from his appearances on podcasts such as: “The Joe Rogan Experience”, “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour”, and “Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend”. Maybe you know Bert as “The Machine”, but in this …

Have you ever caught yourself doing the 'ol "sniff check" to see if that's you stinking up the place? If you're a hiker, chances are...it IS you. But don't worry, this week we tell you some of our stinkiest stories, along with some of your stories of being Funkdafied! We take some phone calls...and it's the return of the #DivaCup!Our big guest anno…

This week Pox & Puss discuss: The stuff in your packHave you ever carried a piece of gear that was teetering on the edge of "unusable"?Have you carried something in your pack that served no practical purpose? Did it have sentimental value?Have you ever carried something that you didn't know was in your pack? A rock....or a canned ham?We have a conv…

A simple joke on TV took Pox down a rabbit hole of Appalachian Trail information websites. Wether you're looking for gear reviews, want to read some trail journals, or you need to see how one turns a Coca-Cola can into an alcohol stove, there is almost too much information out there! We discuss the sites (or books in Pox's case) we used before sett…

Finally back from vacation!Ice Cold is here to teach us all how NOT to behave in a hostel.Pox finally tells the story of how he was kicked out of North Adams.Puss washes her hair in the sink of every hut in the Whites.And we set a record for how long we can NOT talk about the Appalachian Trail on an Appalachian Trail podcast.Do you like to watch?We…

You might have gone to Trail Days...but we have a few questions for you:Did you see the lady from the Traveling Wilbury's?Were you licked by that guy with the mohawk?Did you eat roadkill deer meat?Did you see that woman in mom-jeans almost break her ankle while dancing to "Happy"?Did "Rainbow Not-So-Bright" yell at you too?Do you currently have a b…

Our second annual Trail Days podcast is here!Set up in front of MoJoe's Coffeehouse, we interview six thru-hikers about their experiences along the Appalachian Trail so far.You'll hear from some names you might recognize...and some new friends.

What do you do in the woods that you would never catch yourself doing in the "real world"?Now that's what I call a "Bounce Box"! Oh!Pox talks about "Ghost Get-ups".Puss could make a Tarzan outfit out of her couch...if she had to.

This week Pox interviews world traveling comedian, Tom Rhodes.The interview took place at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta.We discuss Tom's trip to Machu Picchu in Peru, his best travel advice, and lots more.While this might not be our normal type of episode, we're sure you're all going to love it!…