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This week, Paddy, Travy, and Brad break down their Top 3 Favorite Pieces of Gear, that aren’t the Core Three. From trusty trail hacks to underrated essentials, these are the items we never leave behind. Lightweight, weird, or just plain awesome, we're giving them the love they deserve.

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We’ve hiked the miles, seen the birds, swapped the gear, and now it’s time to look back on everything Season 4! In this special recap episode, Paddy, Travy, and Brad gather around the mic to reflect on the wildest stories, best guests, and favorite moments from the trail. From muddy misadventures to deep conversations under the canopy, we’re covering it all — the laughs, the lessons, and the low-key chaos that made this season one of our best yet. And to help us wrap it all up, Birdman Chad Fitzpatrick returns to the studio with his signature bird knowledge and rad charm. If you’ve followed us this far, you won’t want to miss this sendoff. And if you’re new? It’s the perfect trailhead.

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The Busted Knees and Pretty Trees crew is back at it and guess who’s joining the flock? That’s right, The Birdman himself, Chad Fitzpatrick is back in the nest! This week, Travy, Paddy, and Brad spread their wings with Chad to chat all things spring migration, dive into the ethics of birding, explore the meditative magic of the sit spot, and take some unexpected turns through the canopy. Whether you're a hardcore birder or just like weird bird sounds and good conversation, this episode is a whole migration’s worth of fun, feathers, and field notes!

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This week, Paddy, Brad, and Travy crack open the gear bag and focus on the tech that tags along—electronic gear on trail. Power banks, headlamps, GPS gadgets, and the devices we love (or love to hate) when the wilderness gets wired!

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This week on Busted Knees & Pretty Trees, the guys welcome the one and only Mr. Corey Gaudette for a fun, funny, and slightly chaotic round of National Parks Trivia. Who’s got the park smarts and who totally blows it? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus, the News Panther is back with a couple of wild stories you definitely don’t want to miss.

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This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, Travy J. peels back the legend of Johnny Appleseed, or should we say John Chapman? Was he really just a barefoot wanderer planting apple trees? Or is there more fruit to the story? Join us as we dig into the myths, the man and the mysticism behind one of America's strangest folk heroes.

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This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, Paddy, Travy, and Brad dive deep into all things backpacking gear accessories! From the lightest packs to the weirdest gadgets you never knew you needed, the guys break it all down with their usual banter, honest takes, and trail-tested wisdom!

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Join Paddy, Travy, and Brad as they dive into their latest adventures—from the birding bonanza at the Biggest Week in American Birding in Ohio to the unforgettable chaos and camaraderie of Trail Days 2025 in Virginia. Birds, trails, laughs, and stories you don’t want to miss. Hit play and come along for the ride!

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