Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis Podcast
1) Episode #523 - Michelle Michaud (Fyrfly)
Michelle Michaud is our guest today. She has completed the Appalachian Trail three times, having been on trail every year since the late 90s. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Her love for the AT is apparent, and she h...Show More
2) Episode #522 - Dr Rob Scanlon
We welcome Dr Rob Scanlon to the podcast today to talk about five essential skills that hikers need to learn to avoid becoming a depressing statistic on trail. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rob shares anecdotes...Show More
3) Episode #521 - James Kinch (Firewalker)
The self-deprecating James Kinch is on the show today, claiming the title of the "Fattest Known Time" on the Appalachian Trail, having twice thru-hiked the trail, starting at well over 300lbs each tim...Show More
4) Episode #520 - Ellen Langford (Adventurine)
Ellen Langford, or Adventurine, joins us today. Ellen is a professional artist who had dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail for several years before 2025 opened a window for her. On the trail, she...Show More
5) Episode #519 - Jesse Cody & Mike Rose (Hike the Good Hike)
We meet Jesse Cody and Mike Rose today, and hear about their non-profit, Hike the Good Hike, an organization committed to enhance mental wellness through nature. They have partnered with several well-...Show More
6) Episode #518 - Emily Manzon (Tic Tac)
Emily Manzon, or Tic Tac, is our guest this week. Emily was looking for an epic way to celebrate her 40th birthday this year, so the Appalachian Trail certainly checked that box. Along the way, Emily...Show More
7) Episode #517 - Tom Margaria (Father Tom)
Tom Margaria, a retired FDNY firefighter, set out on January 1st from Key West to hike the 5700 mile Eastern Continental Trail. On the way, Tom met up with–and joined–the "Over the Hill Gang," the gro...Show More
8) Episode #516 - Galloway Johnson (Clementine)
We meet a young New Hampshire guy today who had never hiked in New Hampshire prior to his Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year. Galloway Johnson had dreamed about the AT for five years and made it a ...Show More
9) Episode #515 - Jennifer Cole (Indy 5)
This is indeed the season for hearing from successful thru-hikers, and we have another one joining us today. Jennifer Cole, or Indy 5, was looking for a great adventure and a bit of independence. She ...Show More
10) Episode #514 - Mike, Molli, and Kayla McCarthy (Blue PĂ©re, Bad Camel, and Popeye)
We've got a family of three on the show today, with Mike, Molli, and Kayla McCarthy sharing their own hiking story. I met Molli and Kayla on my 2014 thru-hike, and found them to be charming company. M...Show More