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Ep. 102 - The Darkness Beyond the Trail: A Halloween Night of Ghosts and Cryptids

2026-10-2856:43

Send us Fan Mail There are places in the backcountry where hikers swear they’ve heard footsteps following them. Places where strange creatures have been seen between the trees. And National Parks where some stories refuse to stay buried. This Halloween, Patrick and Justin are telling tales of ghosts, cryptids, monsters, and unexplained encounters from the wilderness. Turn off the lights. Light the campfire. And listen carefully... Because something might be listening back. Busted Knees & ...

Ep. 101 - More Than a Life List: Frank Izaguirre on Birding, Conservation & the American Birding Association

2026-10-2101:08:18

Send us Fan Mail Birding is about a lot more than spotting a bird and adding another checkmark to your life list! This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we're joined by Frank Izaguirre, Marketing and Communications Manager for the American Birding Association, to talk about the wonderful, sometimes complicated, and always fascinating world of Birding. We discuss how social media is changing the way people discover birds, the importance of ethical wildlife observation, and whether b...

Ep. 100 - The Big 100: A Century of Sauntering

2026-10-1401:46:23

Send us Fan Mail We made it to 100 episodes of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, and what better way to celebrate than with a trivia game night, a few drinks, and absolutely no guarantee of keeping things classy! For this milestone episode, we brought in some special guests: my wife Ashley, Justin’s wife Taylor, and Justin himself. Apparently, they’ve all been claiming to listen to the podcast, so we figured it was time to put that claim to the test! What followed was a night of trivia, friendly...

Ep. 99 - Bivvies, Backpacks & Blockbusters: Our Top 5 Outdoor Movies of All Time

2026-10-0701:10:32

Send us Fan Mail Some movies entertain us. Others make us want to throw a backpack in the truck, hit the trail, and chase our own adventure. This week on Busted Knees & Pretty Trees, Justin and Patrick sit down for a fun conversation about the outdoor films that have stuck with us over the years. The stories that inspired us, the moments we still talk about, and the movies that remind us why we love wild places in the first place. Whether you're a hiker, paddler, camper, backpacker, or si...

Ep. 98 - From Boardrooms to Backpacks with Rebecca "Primetime" Cuff

2026-09-3001:39:29

Send us Fan Mail This week on Busted Knees & Pretty Trees, we're joined by Rebecca "Primetime" Cuff for an inspiring and entertaining conversation about hiking, backpacking, and embracing life's next chapter. We talk about how she went from the corporate world to the trail, what fuels her passion for adventure, and why she believes it's never too late to start chasing big goals. We also take a deep dive into her backpacking kit, breaking down the gear she carries, the lessons she's learne...

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