Park Rats Podcast
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWhat happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!
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Parks You Should Have Been On The 4th
July 05, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBHey Rats, Happy 4th you crazy freaks! In this 4th of July special we let you know what you missed out on this 4th and how you can fix that next year. We also talk about some of the best songs to add to your 4th of July playlist so you can get that going as well. If you want to prove to yourself that you wouldn't have to drink the goose you can test your skills HERE on this beautiful game. That's all for this week so until next time... Bye. jk PEACEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Festivals (Bruh)
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBBruhs and Bruhetes, Hyzer day going? We are back with an episode after we attended the green river festival this past weekend. Super dope show with a lot of great roots performances. We wanted to talk a little about the cool bands we saw, the music we loved, roots music in general, park music festivals and festival gone wrong (uh oh) What are your favorite folk or roots songs. Rate 5 stars and check out our patreon. Luv u sm silly. your bruhs, PEACEEEe
Yellowstone's 1 In 500 year Flood
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWhoa, Matt is tall again and we are back for another episode. This time we put on our serious hats to talk about the devastating floods occurring in Yellowstone and the surrounding communities. Right now, thousands of people are displaced (some examples here and here) and fighting to rebuild their communities after Yellowstone's "1 in 500" year flood tore up the park we love so much. Park workers are struggling to find housing, business owners are trying to keep their doors open, and some...
Matt had an accident... (Normal episode next week)
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBHey guys, sorry there is no episode this week. Matt is going through something right now so we couldn't record a full episode. He says he is super sorry although it's hard to understand him in this update due to his current state. He will be back to normal normal next week so stay tuned! Use #makematttallagain to show your support. 1 Like = 1 tall Until next week guys, PEACE!!!! peace
Hotfoot Teddy AKA Smokey the Bear AKA Smoky Bear
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOh shit a Rat, Wats poppin kiddo. We are about to talk about the leanest, meanest bear in the whole forest. The GOAT at keeping idiots from setting wildfires. Smokey the GD bear my guy. We talk a little about how he came to be one of the most recognizable public figures in conservation and how a little cub from Capitan, New Mexico was Jet setting and being paired up with groupies. We also talk about how to properly start a fire in the woods to make sure it is safe and ok with Smokey the GO...
Crash Test Bears
May 31, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWhats up Rats? Strap in for some laughs, tears and some really spicy burps. Hope you had some great burgs and dogs this past weekend. Until next Tuesday, PEACEEEE!!!!!
Don't Be Lame, Hop A Train
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat's slappin' rats? In this fast paced episode we are going to be chugging along the topic of train hopping. Once a popular means of getting around the country now only has a small number of participants due to the high risk and potential to get arrested. We may get off the rails a few times in this episode but in general we cover the history of train hopping, how people train hop and the dangers that are involved. The dangers are real in the sport of train hopping and we do not advise...
Lift Your Thumb But Don't Be Dumb
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBYeah ok we get it there is a famous band called The Byrds and we couldn't think of them but whatever we are a National Park podcast not a know every band podcast so give us a break ok. Anyways, We are talking bout thumbing today folks. Hitchhiking has been around for a very long time (1910!) and we are just sad it isnt still socially acceptable to do it still. As the automobile became more popular, so did people finding ways to get around the country. Sometimes the easiest way was to just...
A Civilized Chat About Scat
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBGood afternoon Gentleman, Today we sit down by the fire with our stash of Cuban stogies and fine Scotch to have a civilized chat about a truly remarkable topic. Put on your best silk robe, pull your armchair close, and listen as we discuss everything there is to know about how to properly shit in the woods. Quoted as the Park's number one problem, pooping in the woods is something that has existed even before humans but now its turning our national parks into a collection of bad Taco Bell...
How To Kill A Goose
May 03, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBI hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese I hate geese
Irish Bogs and A Rock Down Under
April 26, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe then talk about two beautiful parks down under. Australia is home to many National Parks with very unique wildlife. Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is an icon of Australia. The large rock serves as a tourist site but most importantly as a spiritually significant place for the aboriginal people. Its stunning height and rock art attracts large crowds who are no longer allowed to climb the rock and for good reason. The Grampians National Park Is also a stunning rock formation. Along this ...
Irish Bogs and A Rock Down Under
April 26, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe then talk about two beautiful parks down under. Australia is home to many National Parks with very unique wildlife. Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is an icon of Australia. The large rock serves as a tourist site but most importantly as a spiritually significant place for the aboriginal people. Its stunning height and rock art attracts large crowds who are no longer allowed to climb the rock and for good reason. The Grampians National Park Is also a stunning rock formation. Along this ...
How To Fight Off A Cougar at A Luxurious National Park Resort
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBYou never know what a cougar is gonna do ;) In the first half of this episode we talk about some of the encroaching luxurious resorts surrounding popular national parks and some of the ways people are looking to experience national parks without leaving the comfort of the own homes and Netflix binges. If you really want to experience the true nature of national parks without glamping or without electricity, we compiled a few crazy hikes to isolated campsites for those inclined (literally...
National Park Week
April 12, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBHeyo! Happy National Park Week bruddahs and sistahs. Get involved with your national parks near you. This year, you can start right here: Donate to the National Park Foundation Or get involved virtually somehow: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/parks-at-home Visit nps.gov/npweek or nationalparkweek.org for more virtual programming Pretty cool shit huh, no funny business. Just being a park loving goober. Alrighty, We’ll catch ya!
Chadagonia and North Based
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat's slappin Park Ratzzzz! You have definitely heard of these large clothing brands but did you know the climbers/naturalists behind them? Find out when we talk about the history of The North Face and Patagonia in this episode of the PRP. We talk about some huge names in climbing lore who created massive clothing and outdoor equipment brands from nothing. They took huge risks throughout the respected companies histories and always strived for a greener product (at least while the origina...
Don't Listen to This Episode
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHey yo, Don't listen to this episode... I'm not trying to pull a fast one to make you listen to it, this seriously was just me and josh exhausted talking about some cool activities and the latest park news. May not be our best. Here is some correlating facts to the episode: Catch and Release Fishing 20 Ways to recreate in the national parks Go murder these things White Water Rafting and Shi- K goodnight, see you next week! zzzz
How to Get A Food Service Job in a National Park 101
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBHey guys so here's the deal. Right NOW, parks are hiring the next park rats for thousands of types of National Park Jobs. Today, we wanted to go in depth on how to get a job as a food service worker in the big three concession companies. A lot of sites will point you to a form on their site, but they almost always redirect to Aramark, Xanterra or Delaware North. So here is what you need to know to get a job and get in the national park that you want to visit. Remember, at the core of this ...
Fake Hikes and Foot Curious Bears
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat is UP Park Rats!?!?!?!?!? As we research for these wonderful episodes we deliver to you, we can't always get to all of our information we found. In this episode, we bring you some of the juicy research that didn't make it in the episode. We first talk about an influencer who faked a hike in a park for instagram clout. Not a great move :( We then talk about a bear that had a particular interest in foot stank. This is one of the first accounts of this happening to stay safe out there. ...
Fake Hikes and Foot Curious Bears
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat is UP Park Rats!?!?!?!?!? As we research for these wonderful episodes we deliver to you, we can't always get to all of our information we found. In this episode, we bring you some of the juicy research that didn't make it in the episode. We first talk about an influencer who faked a hike in a park for instagram clout. Not a great move :( We then talk about a bear that had a particular interest in foot stank. This is one of the first accounts of this happening to stay safe out there. ...
Take A Long Hike Vlad
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBHappi Week Guis, Bet you think we are talking about parks. Lol yeah obv. Today we wanted to touch on some of the dopest hikes in the continental United States. We talk a little bit about some long bois, like the American Discovery Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. There are a few people that have hiked these 5000+ mile trails that we wanted to acknowledge and praise and kind of roast for their crunchy ass ways. There are some prime spots to take your dog and then some that your dog may not...
Most SEXY National Parks in America
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIts getting spicy, This week we are talking about the SEXIEST national parks according to the weirdest website. Josh has fell down a rabbit hole in this episode that involves scam artists, dating site predators, and an insane collection of first person opinions of which park is the best for doing the dirty. We also talked about the least sexy parks which includes one park that may surprise you! And we read bad reviews, one of our favorite things to do on the podcast! Matt, also wraps up t...
Park Town Hootenannies
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat the HECK is happening you rats?! Today we talk about those small little towns that surround National Parks and some of their charms and farms. National Park satellite towns can be a great resource for shopping and lodging on your adventures. These places have can have their charm and often something out of the ordinary. The first park town we talk about is Whitefish Montana. If you have ever wanted to be in a hallmark movie and/or meet a secretly rich lumberjack who will show you the ...
Park Town Hootenannies
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat the HECK is happening you rats?! Today we talk about those small little towns that surround National Parks and some of their charms and farms. National Park satellite towns can be a great resource for shopping and lodging on your adventures. These places have can have their charm and often something out of the ordinary. The first park town we talk about is Whitefish Montana. If you have ever wanted to be in a hallmark movie and/or meet a secretly rich lumberjack who will show you the ...
Dry Tortugas is BRICKED up!
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHey all you people, Dry Tortugas is bricked way the hell up. Be careful. You like turtles? Well good. Check out how turtles created one of the most heavily fortified Civil War fort and how one man was so worthless he spent a year in prison there. The battle of Antietam and Shiloh resulted in some extremely bloody days. They are both preserved to this day as National Historical Battlefields which you can visit to learn more about the history that comes with them as well as vibe with the ne...
The Polar Vortex is Drunk AF
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat's up park people!? The polar vortex got super drunk and nobody knows what that crazy thing is going to do next! In this episode we talk about some of the wild weather that has been going on in our National Parks. Many records have been broken this season and things are only going to get more insane as the years go on. We also discuss some freakish weather that occurs around the world and lets just say I am hoping we never have to see a vinegaroonado. 0:00 - 4:49 So how about the we...
The Undeniable Steez of the Triple C’s
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHi you bean eating cousin lovers, We are back with a new episode on our 1 year birthday! No we are not newborns and we weren't born yesterday, but this has been one year of the park rats podcast. We are recovering from a blizzy up in the northeast and we wanted to fill you in on how bad nantucket got rocked as well as the history of fedoras. In all reality we are talking about conservation today, mainly about the super steezy riprappers and rollies in the CCC. (Not CoCo Chanel). Josh f...
Parkitecture Ft. Silent Mike
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBYo what is good what is up park rats, This week we are vibing in the studio and rolling back to the roots of the podcast, learning about the people living in national parks. This week we talk about Parkitecture. No way you know what that is, don't even try to convince me >:( Jk its basically an architecture style built for the parks. We are joined by "Silent" Mike Murphy. Its funny cause his name is Mike but he didnt have a mic lololol. So check this out. 00:00 - 10:00 we talk a bit a...
The Rise And Fall of Being A Mountaineer
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat's poppin park people?! We are back with another JUICY session for your enjoyment. In the top of the episode we talk about the documentary "The Alpinist" (SPOILER WARNING) and how wild of a film it is. We were jazzed on this doc and it lead us to research some other mountaineers and first ascents of large mountains. 1:10- 9:02 We begin by dissecting "The Alpinist" and talking about how wild Marc-André Leclerc is in the film. It is absolutely jaw dropping to see what is possible in th...
The Rise And Fall of Being A Mountaineer
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat's poppin park people?! We are back with another JUICY session for your enjoyment. In the top of the episode we talk about the documentary "The Alpinist" (SPOILER WARNING) and how wild of a film it is. We were jazzed on this doc and it lead us to research some other mountaineers and first ascents of large mountains. 1:10- 9:02 We begin by dissecting "The Alpinist" and talking about how wild Marc-André Leclerc is in the film. It is absolutely jaw dropping to see what is possible in th...
The Rats Are Back BB! (2021 Time Capsule)
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAyo Happy 2022! Big year and we're shifting gear. Got a new stu, worked out some pretty cool beer deals, and are really focusing on delivering more wacky, zany, kooky content about the outdoors and national parks. We got a lot of it. For this episode, we sat down and looked back at some of our favorite moments. Whether it was our favorite story about nut trauma, our sus glizzy gobblin intro, soupin out the window, mid pod burps, or any other of the million weird things we recorded this y...
There's a National Park NFT?
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBHey yo its ya boi crisp pringle, New Park Rats episode and this one is a fever dream. We talk about a million things and it could be easily described as a 30 minute rambling, the perfect gift for Christmas ;0 We jump right into it talking about the brand new national park NFT which both of us wanted to rip on for a WHILE. What is the purpose? Find out. (They want to bring VR into National Parks... what?) We talk about some federal crimes that you maybe committing by standing, hiking, cam...
Hot Rocks Make Cool Parks
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAyo rats, Its wintertime and the parks are cooling down, both temperature and traffic wise so If you aren't one of those people who "CaNt SuRVivE In ThE CoLD", now is the time to roll up to the parks up North. Up to you tho dawg, we don't care. But we have a hot topic today ;) After rambling for a little while about kids shows going feral (RIP Zaboomafoo) we talk about some of the nations incredible parks and how we have Volcanoes and some super spicy igneous rocks to thank for them. We d...
Yellowstone Might Spew Its Hot Soup (While Driving)
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat's up soup rats?!?!?! In this episode we talk about soup and potentially world ending volcanic activity. After the thanksgiving weekend we have been eating a lot of soup and it has gotten us thinking about some crazy National Park stories. If you are here for a part 2 from last episode stay tuned for the end where we wrap up some interesting information about Native American history in National Parks, That is at around 31:24 of the episode. 0:00-6:30 Souprats podcast here to talk abo...
F You Christopher Columbus and Your Dumb Fake Rock
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBYo you glizzy gobblers, Sorry for the crazy intro. We were feeling hyped about the holidays. Hope your Thanksgiving was rad and you went over everything you are thankful for. What are we thankful for? My Ma's mashed potatoes, the New England Patriots drafting Mac Jones, and that Plymouth Rock isn't a full fledged national park. #itsjustarockbro We know there is no correlation between Plymouth Rock and Christopher Columbus, we are just beefing with both. The Puritans were kinda beat too. Ho...
F You Christopher Columbus and Your Dumb Fake Rock
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBYo you glizzy gobblers, Sorry for the crazy intro. We were feeling hyped about the holidays. Hope your Thanksgiving was rad and you went over everything you are thankful for. What are we thankful for? My Ma's mashed potatoes, the New England Patriots drafting Mac Jones, and that Plymouth Rock isn't a full fledged national park. #itsjustarockbro We know there is no correlation between Plymouth Rock and Christopher Columbus, we are just beefing with both. The Puritans were kinda beat too. Ho...
Fact or Cap National Park Edition (Ft. Robot Mr Krabs)
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat is up Ratzzz!!! We are desperately attempting to appeal to the youth by trying out a trend. Today we give each other two truths and a lie parks edition. We each took National park facts and snuck in some complete lies to throw the other off. This one ended up being a blast to record and spoiler alert, one of is way better than the other at this. Hope you guys enjoy this weeks installment and feel free to DM us your favorite fake park fact on our Instagram @parkratspodcast Until n...
One of The Biggest Threats to Our National Parks
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat's up Park Rats?! The ecology of National Parks and Forests face many threats from all sorts of outside interactions. In todays episode we talk about harmful invasive species in these places we know and love. The Florida everglades are known for a large number of invasive species. We talk about a few that are particularly terrifying. The Burmese python is a large snake that was introduced into the wild through the pet trade. These massive snakes snatch up anything from small creatures ...
Alien Abductions Near National Parks
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWhats up Rats?! Believe it or not we actually solve the mystery of why people get abducted by aliens in this one. We talk about the cases of alien abductions in and around national parks and speculate over if they are true or not. Some very famous alien abductions that have near National Parks and forests. This includes Travis Walton and Barney and Betty Hill who's stories were spread throughout the media resulting in support and skepticism from around the world. There are also many ev...
Folklore of Creatures In National Parks (Halloween Special)
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLittle late on the Halloween special but this episode is to special not to deliver to you all! We were spending our Halloween camping so we weren't around a computer :/ In this episode, in the spirit of Halloween, we went to our cabin in the middle of the woods at night to talk about folklore. We cover all sorts of monsters and spooks all while out in the elements of the New England woods. Everything from the classic wendigos and skinwalkers to the giant owl witches of the Yakama and the ...
Paranormal Parks and Haunted Places
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWelcome back to the Park Rats Podcast, the number one trucking podcast in the country ;) Nah we're obviously screwing around, but these paranormal accounts from Yosemite, Gettysburg, Smoky Mountain , Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain National Parks are no joke. National Parks are a hotbed for paranormal activity. Whether it be burial grounds, wars, suicides, urban legend, folklore, accidents or whatever else, ghosts are chilling in the national parks. We aren't talking about Ghoulists. Bu...
Serial Killers In National Parks
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBFart-ober bb Spooky season continues with week three: Serial killers in national parks. We wanted to cover some of the most infamous national park serial killers. Homicide happens 1 in every million visitors. Crazy right!? Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims who had their loved ones ripped away by these two ugly, terrible POS. But now theyre rotting in jail. 😈🖕 To learn more visit the charley project. Here’s more about Gary. And Cary, the bastard. Don’t click thos...
Missing People In National Parks
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat's poppin Park Rats! In this episode we cover mysterious disappearances in National Parks. The National Parks are a hot spot for stories of missing people, strange encounters and unexplainable events. We cover some interesting stories we found as well as roasting some ridiculous theories on why people go missing. 5:09 First topic is a video called "Why I will NEVER VISIT Crater Lake Oregon" in which we talk about how ridiculous content can be when talking about unexplained stories. We...
Missing People In National Parks
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat's poppin Park Rats! In this episode we cover mysterious disappearances in National Parks. The National Parks are a hot spot for stories of missing people, strange encounters and unexplainable events. We cover some interesting stories we found as well as roasting some ridiculous theories on why people go missing. 5:09 First topic is a video called "Why I will NEVER VISIT Crater Lake Oregon" in which we talk about how ridiculous content can be when talking about unexplained stories. We...
National Park Survival Stories
October 05, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWelcome to spooktober. This month we have a whole lot of treats for you and a few tricks up out sleeve. Leading off are some of the parks greatest survival stories. First off is the amazing survival of Truman Everts in what would become Yellowstone National Park. Next is the crazy story of the lone survivor of the deadly Yarnell Forest Fire in Arizona, Brendan McDonough. Finally the story of Robert Ringo and his trek in Joshua tree National park gone wrong. All of these stories are a...
Best and Worst Eats In The Parks
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhoa, what an episode right? What do you think is in that wild game meatball stew? Would you be Baker, Nevada’s 69th citizen? Do you think Matt should’ve filled up the ice tea containers? Well whatever your opinion was, thanks for listening! Hope you enjoyed learning about the best restaurants and bars in National parks and why we sucked as cooks in the park. To check out these awesome restaurants, check out the story by Matt Kirouac (no relation) here. To learn a little more about ...
Don't Post Dumb Things Online
September 21, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat is up park people?! Apologies to the guy that posted this video but we absolutely tore it apart. Big takeaway is if you are going post anything illegal online just don't. Thanks for listening y'all! PeeACEe!!!!
Staircases In The Woods
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHave you ever seen a staircase in the middle of the woods? Yeah, me neither. But these stories in the podcast today are about the many people that have allegedly seen them and the spooky, crazy stuff that can happen if you walk up them. Whether you need some cannon fodder for those nights at the campfire or just curious about what the Forest Service is currently covering up, this is your story. It all started with a reddit post from 6 years ago which can be found here. Additionally, here...
A Chat With Brendan (Gone Deep)
September 07, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode we cover a lot of ground chatting with Brendan. We talk about why we go to parks and why it can be so scary to make the first step. Brendan chats about what keeps him going as he is serving in our Navy. Thank you guys for listening and we will see you in the next one! PeAcE1!1!
Caves And Planes
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome back to another episode! As the title suggests, in this episode we each tell a story based around caves and planes in National Parks. Don't forget to check out the giveaway! Win that fanny pack for your boys. Until next week, PEACE!!
Boolin' With B-Gaff
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBHeyo Parkrats! We got big one today. Our buddy Brendan joins us for a long awaited podcast. He is one of our earliest friends so we will be turning up our shit shooting meter to 11. We talk about bevies, crazy chance meetings in Colorado, living in OKC, and a bunch of other stuff. He’s been away for 2 years so this is a special one for us. Additionally, this upcoming Wednesday is the NPS birthday. Enter the giveaway we are taking part in here. Give us a shoutout on Spotify or Apple Music...