The Attempt podcast artwork

PODCAST · sports

The Attempt

The Attempt, brought to you by The Trek and Bad Cat Media, follows Benjamin Drachman during his attempted southbound (SOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019.

  1. 12

    12 | "It's possible if we just try it"

    Benjamin comes home and looks back on his time on the trail. And also, a few surprises.    The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.  

  2. 11

    11 | "Go on a camping trip"

    Benjamin loses his pillow. His body is falling apart. And every day, the finish line gets closer.     The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.    

  3. 10

    10 | 34 Hours in LA

    Benjamin takes a little break from the trail to hang out with our Uncle Eric in Los Angeles.     The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.  

  4. 9

    9 | "I don't like sand"

    It’s a rough transition, coming down from the Sierras. As he hikes through the desert, Benjamin starts to realize how close he is to the finish line.     The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

  5. 8

    8 | Ups and Downs

    Brass skips ahead and finds himself in the epic Sierra Mountains.      The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.   Also, there is a moment in this episode when Benjamin says "August" when he means to say "October." I chose to leave it in because - as I've come to understand - the days, weeks, and months blend together on the trail. I hope you'll excuse any resulting confusion and enjoy the time warp that is long-distance backpacking.  

  6. 7

    7 | Peter's Attempt

    Benjamin is hiking at his top gear when his friend Peter hops in for a week on the trail.  The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions. 

  7. 6

    6 | "The trail is kinda glowing"

    From the Washington/Oregon border to Crater Lake, Benjamin calibrates his hiking machine. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions. 

  8. 5

    5 | 500 miles

    One state down. Two to go.   The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions.  Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

  9. 4

    4 | "Things I'm grateful for"

    Benjamin has a friend join him for a week of hiking and gets to see some other familiar faces along the way. Plus, we get to hear the story behind Benjamin’s new trail name: “Brass.” The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions.  

  10. 3

    3 | High spirits

    Week one is a soggy one. Follow along as Benjamin hikes the first section of his PCT SOBO (Southbound) journey. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

  11. 2

    2 | “Hart’s Pass, Baby!”

    Benjamin and a two other thru-hikers set off on the trail. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions. 

  12. 1

    1 | “I’m attempting it. I’m attempting it.”

    It’s July 2019 and Benjamin Drachman is gearing up to attempt to thru-hike the PCT. As his sister –and a professional storyteller– I can’t help but ask: can we make a podcast about it? 

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Attempt, brought to you by The Trek and Bad Cat Media, follows Benjamin Drachman during his attempted southbound (SOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019.

HOSTED BY

The Trek / Bad Cat Media

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Attempt have?

The Attempt currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Attempt about?

The Attempt, brought to you by The Trek and Bad Cat Media, follows Benjamin Drachman during his attempted southbound (SOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019.

How often does The Attempt release new episodes?

The Attempt has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Attempt?

You can listen to The Attempt on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Attempt?

The Attempt is created and hosted by The Trek / Bad Cat Media.
URL copied to clipboard!