{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and Lt Cookoo Bird (BPR #343)","description":"In today\u2019s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic\u2026today\u2019s episode is pure chaos.  If you\u2019ve listened to any of our Hiking Viking episodes, you already know what I\u2019m talking about. After four \u201cGirl Stuff\u201d episodes, Chaunce figured it was only fair to balance the scales with what we\u2019re officially calling the Guy Stuff episode, a panel-style conversation that goes off the rails almost immediately, featuring Jabba and Lt Cookoo Bird. We cover everything from trail grooming strategy (aka pube management), to whether you\u2019d rather have boobs or a vagina for 24 hours, to making Backpacker Radio condoms as trail swag, Chaunce has a beard, and Jabba bites Chaunce\u2019s toes. If you\u2019re looking for polished thru-hiking advice\u2026 this ain\u2019t it. This is a circus. Enjoy the ride.  Topo Athletic: Use code \u201cTREKWINTER15\u201d at topoathletic.com. [divider] Interview with Jabba and Cookoo Jabba's Instagram Cookoo's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:08:15 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube! 00:12:20 - Introducing Jabba and Cookoo 00:16:35 - Cuckoo, what have you been up to since you were last on the podcast? 00:26:54 - Do you think your urge to hike quickly is a macho trait? 00:29:10 - Discussion about working out 00:32:40 - Chaunce\u2019s BPR condoms idea 00:39:10 - Jabba, what have you been up to since you were last on the podcast? 00:50:35 - Discussion about PCT Days 00:59:20 - You have 24 hours - do you want to have boobs or a vagina? 01:05:00 - Discussion about trail grooming strategy 01:16:50 - Jabba\u2019s Roku stick story 01:18:32 - Discussion about blue balls 01:24:25 - How could a woman mess with a group of men on trail? 01:30:45 - Have you Tinder-blazed? 01:35:55 - What\u2019s your most interesting trail hookup story? 01:53:45 - What do you do differently when you\u2019re interested in someone on trail? 01:56:50 - How do you deal with swamp sack? 02:01:30 - How do you maintain personal hygiene? 02:11:00 - What are some things you\u2019ve learned as you\u2019ve hiked? 02:14:00 - Is chafing inevitable? 02:18:30 - How do you maintain your upper body while hiking? 02:25:00 - Discussion about supplements on trail 02:28:35 - Is anyone taking testosterone on trail? 02:31:20 - What upcoming hiker fashion trends do you foresee? 02:35:05 - Would you rather encounter a man or bear in the woods? 02:47:25 - How long would you wait to tell someone you\u2019re completely lost? 02:50:57 - What\u2019s the most vulnerable moment you\u2019ve had on trail? 02:59:15 - What\u2019s the best way to break the ice to a new date that you hike four months per year? 03:03:12 - Who has the better fantasy team? 03:05:30 - Peak Performance Question: What\u2019s your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? 03:21:40 - When do you choose trail runners versus boots? Segments Trek Propaganda: 5 Thru-Hikers Who Turned Their Passion for Hiking Into a Small Business by Chickpea The 2025 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information (Part 2) by Katie Jackson QOTD: They\u2019re a 10 but they like to turn off the game in the 4th quarter - can you make the relationship work? Triple Crown of unsung technological advancements Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly\/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek\u2019s newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy \u2018Trigger\u2019 Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers. 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