Platinum-Blazing 2.0 - The Pause This week RTK discusses the progress of the podcast and the need to take a break – to pause the podcast for a few weeks so a new and improved and better organized podcast and continue in the future. MERRY CHRISTMAS RTK send his Christmas greetings, including this song by the Goo Goo Dolls as a message for these craz…

David Kibiloski, Stumble Inn & AT Kids Inspired by a 2018 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, David (“Texas”) and his wife Danielle (“Stumbles”) located a great property for a hostel in Front Royal, Virginia. Renovating the ground floor, Texas and Stumbles created a wonderful home-away-from-home for tired hikers, which has everything a hiker may wa…

After completing a section hike of the AT in 2009, the allure of the Trail stayed with Rebecca James (trail name “Cantelope”). When the time was right for a geographic move, she kept her eyes on proximity to the AT and settled into Burke’s Garden, Virginia - a slice of heaven much of the world passes by. When the right property became available, th…

Bob Campbell This week we speak with Mainer Bob Campbell - an experienced local hiker having marched through the 100-Mile Wilderness ten times, summited Katahdin 70 times, and now dreaming of a time for a thru-hike of the entire AT. Bob gives listeners an overview of the Gulf Hagas hike in northern Maine just off the AT in the HMW. Hopefully this i…

Warren Doyle This is a continuation of RTK’s interview with Warren Doyle - a true legend, sometimes more infamous, but if you listen fairly, we think you’ll find much to be inspired by. (RTK’s own thru-hike was inspired by Warren.) Warren went on to complete more circuits of the Appalachian Trail than any other person - 18 times he has gone end-to-…

Warren Doyle This week RTK interviews a legend - some might say a famous character, some might say infamous - Warren Doyle. RTK’s own thru-hike was inspired by Warren and you’ll hear a little about that. Warren had just set a new “FKT” for completing a supported thru-hike, when RTK attended a presentation of that accomplishment. Warren sent on to c…

PAUL FULLER & CARATUNK HOUSE In 1990 Paul “One Braid” Fuller completed his first thru-hike - this one of the Appalachian Trail. After two thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail and another hike of the AT, Paul started Caratunk House, a hiker hostel in Caratunk, Maine - just a few steps north of the Kennebec River and just a few steps off the AT. Aft…

Almost every thru-hiker has great expectations for Mt. Katahdin located in Baxter State Park in Maine. Many have the impression that Baxter is all about rules and regulations - even potentially limiting the number of thru-hikers permitted to summit. In this podcast, RTK tries to show how the thru-hike experience gave him a greater sense of apprecia…

SOLA Hostel - Appalachian Christian Retreat Douglas Douma (trailname, Banzai) is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Wake Forest University, and Sangre de Cristo Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Bible Presbyterian Church and pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church in Unionville, New York. Doug is also author of “The Presbyterian P…

Josh, Cassie, and Harvey Sutton live in Lynchburg, VA. Known on Instagram as LiveSutton, they promote “Live life fully!" Josh, Cassie, and Harvey have done just that. After realizing that a healthy retirement wasn't guaranteed, they decided to restructure their life to one filled with extraordinary stories by taking mini-retirements throughout thei…

Welcome to Episode # 1 of the Platinum Blazing Podcast. A new podcast in the Hiking Radio Network hosted by Bruce “RTK” Matson. This episode is an introduction to “Platinum Blazing” - it's about “The Who, What, Where & How of Platinum Blazing.” In this episode we hear an interesting story about how the origins of Platinum Blazing go back to norther…

I was joined by Drew Dodson to talk about JuJu Smith-Schuster's long-term player value. We also had some rookie draft talk and a heavy off-topic conversation around snack cakes. Follow him on Twitter @DrewDodsonNFL catch his written content at Dynastyleaguefootball.com Like always you can find me on Twitter @MetricScout Check the YouTube Channel: h…

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In this episode I'm joined by Alfred Fernandez to talk about a bunch of topics about the NFL Draft and College Football. Some topics discussed: Devonta Smith BMI Rondale Moore Height Elijah Moore Sleeper Kyle Pitts Value Kadarius Toney Bust George Pickens Injury Follow Alfred on Twitter @AlfredJF and catch his written content at Campus2Canton and h…

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In this episode, I talk about the Lions' backfield. James Robinson and Hakeem Butler. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout and don't forget to hit that subscribe button.Av Bruce Matson

The fantasy football impact of Leonard Fournette going to Tampa Bay. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout and don't forget to hit subscribe and leave a review.Av Bruce Matson

Tom joins me to talk about prepping for fantasy drafts for 2020. Follow Tom on Twitter @Chops480 and Bruce @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

Why you need to be careful wit Fournette and Kamara. Montgomery is a major fade. Spencer Rattler will blow up soon. Follow Bruce on Twitter @MetricSoutAv Bruce Matson

Bruce covers the Derrius Guice fallout and what it means in fantasy. He also hammers Lamar Miller signing with the Patriots. Don't forget to leave a review, subscribe and follow on Twitter @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

Dropping some facts as to why you should trade Clyde Edwards-Helaire in dynasty right now. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout. Don't forget to leave a review and hit subscribe.Av Bruce Matson

With Corona-19 spreading throughout the United State, there's a lot of question marks concerning whether or not we will have an NFL season and how it will happen. We discuss solutions for fantasy leagues and how to construct rosters. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout Follow Tom on Twitter @Chops480Av Bruce Matson

Ronald Jones bulks to 225. Does the NFL have a plan for Covid? Devy talk Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout don't forget to hit that subscribe buttonAv Bruce Matson

Chris Olave is at the Crossroads of his career. Garrett Wilson is the best wide receiver on the team right now. The 2020 and 2021 recruiting classes are nasty. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow me on Twitter @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

How good is George Pickens? How should we value Clemson's wide receiver corps? Are Bijan Robinson and Demond Demas the reald deal? Make sure you're following me on Twitter @MetricScout. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode.Av Bruce Matson

What's the impact of Dalvin Cook's holdout in fantasy? Also, some good Todd Gurley news to hang our hat on. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

How to implement ZeroRB or RobustRB in a dynasty startup and which strategy is best for you. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout. Please hit the subscribe button so you don't miss the next episode.Av Bruce Matson

An open forum conversation with my friend Tom Coleman. We talk about everything from the state of the economy to Ohio State football. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout Follow Tom @Chops480Av Bruce Matson

Since everyone is debating whether Jonathan Taylor and Clyde Edwards-Helaire should be the 1.01, I'm going to talk about the rest for the Big-5 running backs in this class. I give you the rundown on D'Andre Swift, JK Dobbins, and Cam Akers. Follow me on Twitter @MetricScout and you can catch my written content at dynastyleaguefootball.com Hit that …

Bruce and Tom discuss the aftermath of the NFL Draft. Which rookies landed in good spots? Who is underrated? and much, much more. Thanks for listening to the show. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Follow Tom on Twitter @Chop480 and Bruce @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

Bruce covers why Jonathan Taylor should hands-down be the 1.01 pick in all rookie drafts. Why he's underrated and why he deserves more respect. Make sure you follow Bruce on Twitter @MetricScout. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode.Av Bruce Matson

The odds are increasing by the day that Jalen Reagor will get selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Draft and Trade rumors are all over the place. Gronk is now back in the league and is playing for Tampa. The Draft is going to be crazy. Thank you for listening to the show. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Fo…

With Dave Gettleman and the rest of the NFL drafting through zoom, the NFL Draft is going to get a little crazy. Due to the limited action with players, some of these teams will value players a little differently. Jonathan Taylor and many of the other top RB and WR prospects might fall a few spots in the draft. How should we handle that? Quarterbac…

KJ Hill is the all-time leader in Ohio State's history with 201 career receptions. He proved to be a reliable receive throughout his career. Hill is a good route runner and does the little things right to get open. There are some red flags in his profile that could prevent him from becoming fantasy relevant. Please smash that subscribe button if yo…

Antonio Gandy-Golden capped off his career at Liberty with three-straight 1,000-yard seasons. He is a big play waiting to happen. There are a lot of red flags in his profile and I address those issues in his rookie draft profile. Thank you for listening to the show. Please smash that subscribe button so you don't miss the next episode. As always, y…

The word playmaker comes to mind when I think about Lynn Bowden. He can make a lot of things happen when he gets the ball in space. The former Kentucky standout is very electric when he gets the ball in his hands. He also has a lot of grit in determination. We saw this when he had to play quarterback last year. Thank you for listening to the show. …

Kane Fossell joined me to talk about some of our favorite devy players, the draft and of course Taco Bell. Check out Kane's podcast The Devy Marketplace. If you love Devy and Food, then you need to watch his Devy Diet videos. And if you can't get enough college football then hit up his Draft Lounge Patreon page. All of these links can be found at h…

KJ Hamler has speed to burn. He's a fun wide receiver to watch on tape. His skill set fits with many NFL teams are trying to establish. It's a copycat league and speed and quickness are all the rage. We could see him get drafted early in this year's draft just because he's a speedster who can cause havoc in the slot. Thanks for listening to the sho…

Laviska Shenault is a big physical receiver who will run through guys when he has the ball in his hands. He had very productive sophomore season where he posted over 1,000 yards receiving. Shenault can become a steal in drafts if get drafted in the right situation. Thank you for listening to the show. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss…

Brandon Aiyuk is a fun player to watch. He's a very twitchy athlete who packs a lot of burst of the line of scrimmage. There are a lot of red flags in his profile but he also presents a lot of upside. If he can take a step forward in his development, he could become a sneaky fantasy asset. Thank you for listening to the show. Make sure to hit that …

Tee Higgins as a decorated recruit out of high school. He managed to own a sizeable ownership of Clemson's passing offense throughout his career. Higgins excels at using body control and strong hands to make tough plays downfield. Thank you for listening to the show. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Follow me on Twi…

I'm joined by Stephen Forsha from the ToroTimes to talk about the calamity of errors from the Houston Texans organization. How the D'Andre Hopkins trade will impact the Texans long-term. Is the team settling with David Johnson or do they think he can be a game-changer for this team? We answer all these questions and more. Follow Stephen Forsha on T…

Zach Moss produced three 1,000-yard season at Utah. His physical running style makes him tough to bring down at the point of contact. He forced 89 missed tackles last season. His athleticism is a major red flag and could prevent him from becoming a dependable fantasy asset. As always, thank you for listening to the show. Follow me on Twitter @Metri…

AJ Dillon posted three-straight 1,000-yard season at Boston College. He is a size-adjusted speed freak. In the right offense, he could develop into a valuable fantasy asset. Thanks for listening to the show. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Follow me on Twitter at @MetricScout…

Tyler Guenthner from the Dynasty Happy Hour joins me to talk about rookie wide receivers. We talk about some of our favorite players along with who we think is likely going to contribute in fantasy and some late-round sleepers. Make sure you Tyler a follow on Twitter @DHH_Tyler Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss the next episod…

I'm joined by special guest, Jake Trowbridge to talk about some of the hot free agency moves. We touch base on some of our favorite wide receiver prospects and how they should be valued in dynasty. As you can tell from the title, we are kinda high on Chris Godwin. Jake is a contributor and editor to Rotoballer. He is also the cohost to the Drinking…

Bryan Edwards is one of my favorite wide receivers in this year's draft class. He's currently being drafted in the second round of rookie drafts. I love his price point and I'm more than willing to gamble on him at his current cost. Overall, he has the tools to be a breakout candidate at the next level. Thank you for listening to the show. Make sur…

Who will JuJu Smith-Schuster play for in 2021? Is Green Bay a good landing spot for Devin Funchess? Running Back buffet Joined by my main man Tom Coleman follow him on Twitter @chops480 Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow me on Twitter @MetricScoutAv Bruce Matson

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a very good running back prospect. He has excellent vision and he's very shifty in the open field. CEH has the potential to develop into a valuable fantasy asset in the near future. I go over his production and athletic profile along with a film review in this rookie draft profile. Thanks for listening. Do me a solid by hit…