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Joe McConaughy: The “4-Minute Miler” Who Broke the John Muir Trail Record

October 09, 2026

Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy recently set the supported fastest known time on the John Muir Trail. Somehow, he did it on only 38 minutes of sleep—and felt better on the third day than he expected.Joe and I have been intertwined through FKTs for years. I’ve taken some of his records, he’s demolished some of mine, and he thoroughly beat me at Cocodona. In this conversation, we dig into what finally worked on the JMT, including sleep strategy, caffeine, hydration, sodium, fueling, altitude, and w...

Hallucinations, a Broken Pack, and a JMT Record

October 05, 2026

The John Muir Trail is back in the FKT spotlight, so I dug up the story of one of the wildest things I have ever done.In 2022, I started in Yosemite carrying everything I would need to cover 223 miles unsupported and chase the John Muir Trail record. Over the next three days, I peed brown, stopped eating enough, hallucinated a safari guide, broke both straps on my backpack, fell asleep while moving, and woke up face-down on the trail.With the record slipping away, I took a 12-minute nap, clim...

Should I Ride a Unicycle Into My Wedding?

October 02, 2026

Nine days before our wedding, Allison Powell and I sit down to settle the truly important details: whether I can ride a unicycle into the ceremony, where Ted will sit and how many wedding plans I have completely forgotten.Then we get into Allison’s unsupported Tahoe-to-Yosemite FKT—the longest unsupported effort she has ever attempted. She started with a goal of finishing in 72 hours, but almost no real sleep, cold nights, no sleeping pad and a questionable commitment to calorie-dense nuts ev...

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How do I get in touch with Free Outside?

Free Outside is hosted by Jeff Garmire. Its publicly listed email is jeff@freeoutside.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Free Outside?

The publicly listed email for Free Outside: jeff@freeoutside.com.

How many listeners does Free Outside have?

Podseeker estimates Free Outside reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Free Outside?

Free Outside typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Demonstrable achievement in ultrarunning, thru-hiking, Fastest Known Times, mountaineering, endurance training, race direction, or a distinctive outdoor adventure project. Common among recent guests: Winning or competing at a high level in ultramarathons; Setting or pursuing trail and hiking records; Completing major thru-hikes or unsupported endurance projects. Recent guests include Andy Jones-Wilkins, Cody Taylor, and Ben Dhiman.

How hard is it to get booked on Free Outside?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Free Outside cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Ultrarunning, Thru Hiking, Fastest Known Times, and Backpacking. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.