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The People of Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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We talk with guests about fitness, technique and any SUP subject geared to help and inspire across all skill and experience levels and give you what you need to get the most out of your stand-up paddleboard experience. We cover all disciplines from SUP adventure and SUP surfing to down-winding and we discuss issues affecting stand-up paddleboarders globally. Our mission is to help you get on your board more, move your paddling onto the next level and increase the physical and mental health b ...
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Welcome to the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and the incredible people who make this sport what it is today.
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BONUS - A Tribute to the Viking - Casper Steinfath
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Yes, I know we're on a midseason break, but we couldn't lose this opportunity to pay this tribute to the nicest man in SUP, Casper Steinfath. The 2024 ISA World championships in Copenhagen features a stellar cast of elite athletes assembled to compete in a country which has done so much to contribute to the sport over the years. It's also the last …
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Is This the Future of Race Events? - The English Riviera Championships - with Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely
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In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay, UK, kicking off September 27th, 28th and 29th. You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE Building on the huge recreational growth of the sport, this event is designed as an opportunity to introduce …
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Inclusive Paddleboarding and Transforming Lives - With Will Behenna
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In this episode, we sit down with Will Behenna, a passionate advocate for innovation for inclusive paddleboarding. Will shares his journey into the sport and how he’s making waves by ensuring that paddleboarding is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. We dive into his innovative approaches, including specialized equipment and outr…
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Amazon Adventure - Stories from the River With Caz Dawson
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In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we dive deep into the Amazon SUP Challenge—a gruelling 330km endurance paddle race through the heart of the Peruvian jungle. This journey is not just a test of physical strength and mental resilience but also a cultural immersion that brings paddlers close to the vibrant and resilient communities along the Amaz…
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Pushing Boundaries: Dean Dunbar's Story of Resilience and Adventure
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In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we feature the inspiring Dean Dunbar, a registered blind athlete who has taken part in numerous extreme sports and some famous and classic SUP adventures. From his recent qualification for the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen for Scotland to tackling the Celtic Crossing (Scilly to Cornwall) on a stand-up p…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Survival with Laurence Gonzales: Essential Lessons for Every Paddler or Outdoor Adventurer
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In this episode we're joined by Laurence Gonzales, ex-stunt pilot, extreme sports enthusiast and a celebrated author and expert in the field of survival psychology, with numerous accolades and awards for his groundbreaking books. **Trigger warning: This episode contains references to fatal accidents and incidents** Laurence has established himself …
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DJ From Singapore descended upon the Columbia River Gorge where he met several members of the Ballard Elk’s Paddle Club from Seattle and followed them back to Seattle for the weekly Monday night SUP races on the Salish Sea. He is now a beloved member of the club and it is a pleasure to see his incredible dedication to the sport of SUP racing, takin…
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DJ From Singapore descended upon the Columbia River Gorge where he met several members of the Ballard Elk’s Paddle Club from Seattle and followed them back to Seattle for the weekly Monday night SUP races on the Salish Sea. He is now a beloved member of the club and it is a pleasure to see his incredible dedication to the sport of SUP racing, takin…
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SUP Twelve 2024 Preview - With Sarah Thornely and Brendon Prince
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This episode previews the second annual SUP Twelve event taking place on Saturday 13th April 2024 in Torbay, England and which is streaming LIVE on the day from the SUPJunkie.UK Facebook Page here! Don't forget to like and follow in advance as well as watch on the day Our chat features the race's head honcho, the first man to circumnavigate mainlan…
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The Chilling Truth: Understanding Cold Shock and Water Safety in SUP - With Professor Mike Tipton (Reissue)
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This episode (recorded in 2021) is another chance to hear our comprehensive discussion with Professor Mike Tipton, a renowned expert in human and applied physiology at the Extreme Environments Laboratory at the University of Portsmouth. This episode aims to raise awareness of cold water as a significant but often overlooked risk, offering valuable …
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SUP Review of the Year : Pt 2 - Paddling Perseverance, and Planet Patrol
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In the second part of our packed review of the year, we 've got you another selection of top guests and contributors to showcase the highlights of the last 12 months. For a richer experience and for additional footage, watch this episode on YouTube here, and PLEASE don't forget to subscribe! In this episode co-presented with Sarah Thornely of SUPJu…
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SUP Review of the Year : Pt 1 - Triumphs, Tributes and Trends
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In the first of this two part episode, Simon and Sarah 'SUP Junkie' Thornely review the year with help from April Zilg. We also remember OG BaySUP endurance racer Mark Slater, with Battle of the Paddle racer, coach and friend, Ryan James. Watch this episode on our You Tube Channel - Don't forget to subscribe HERE Simon and Sarah discuss the UK and …
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This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measure and improve water quality across England England's waterways are under severe threat from unseen pollution, and in recent years the solution to the problem from those who are responsible for safegua…
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The Yukon 1000 Adventure - With Craig, Kim, Martin and Skip
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This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle race. Experience their journey through the untamed waters of the Yukon River as I sit down with Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers. In this conversation,…
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This is the penultimate episode from this season featuring the Yukon 1000, where we get the immediate take from teams who successfully completed this year's race. Quick and dirty, recorded from Fairbanks (Alaska), Whitehorse, (Yukon) and Seattle Airport, this gives a first brief from teams who are still processing what it takes to race 1000 miles d…
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The Yukon 1000 - On the Start Line at Whitehorse
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The 2023 Yukon 1000 is underway and in this episode, race director John Frith takes us through the route, we get updates from teams at the starting line in Whitehorse, Yukon, and if that wasn't enough, we also get some wise words from Bart De Zwart, previous winner of the race. Follow the Progress of all the teams LIVE on the race tracker here Part…
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The Yukon 1000 - Team Shac and the Moose Chasers
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This week I speak to two of the four SUP teams taking part in this year's Yukon 1000, Team Shac and the Renegade Moose Chasers. Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers speak about their preparation, their kit, their team dynamic and (sniff) what they consider the main strengths of their teammate. Follow the…
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This week we spend time with Craig Sawyer, SUP coach and competitor in this year's race, as one part of Team Shac, alongside Scott 'Skip' Innes Craig's also shooting a documentary about the race and its history, and he talks about this, and his personal history of preparing for, but not quite starting the race, in the years since his first 2019 ent…
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The Yukon 1000 - With Race Director Jon Frith
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Simon talks with Jon Frith, the race director of the Yukon 100, the world's longest paddle race. As a former soldier, Jon brings a unique perspective to organizing, running and also taking part in this epic adventure race that spans 1,000 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon. Jon shares his insights into the dangers of the trip and the personal admin and d…
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Scotland: Ocean Nation - With Cal Major
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This bonus episode features the return of Cal Major to the show. Cal's epic three part series Scotland: Ocean Nation is now available to stream for FREE through STV Player until March 2024 Cal takes us through the making of the series which shows her 800 mile journey around the Scottish coastline, and her encounters with the beautiful and threatene…
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SUP Twelve and Last Paddler Standing - With Brendon Prince
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Welcome to this special bonus episode recorded with friend of the show, Brendon Prince Brendon brings us up to date with some of the many highlights since he completed his record breaking circumnavigation of Britain in 2021, and chats about his new event SUP Twelve, which launched on 1st April 2023 in Torbay, Devon. We talk about the film Circumnav…
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Bruce Barry, Live at the Ballard Elk’s Club in Seattle! This is the definitive guide to health that will propel you into the extraordinary health, lifestyle, and fitness of one our best athletes in the SUP racing community. Following just a few of the tips presented here by Uncle Bruce will ensure notable benefits in welfare, and pave the way for f…
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Bruce Barry–The Four Pillars of Health LIVE!
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Bruce Barry, Live at the Ballard Elk’s Club in Seattle! This is the definitive guide to health that will propel you into the extraordinary health, lifestyle, and fitness of one our best athletes in the SUP racing community. Following just a few of the tips presented here by Uncle Bruce will ensure notable benefits in welfare, and pave the way for f…
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The SUPfm Book Club Episode 2022 - With April Zilg
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It's the third annual meeting of the SUPfm book (and film) club, co-hosted this year by World Champion April Zilg In this episode Simon and April discuss recent releases or favourite books and films which will either help enhance your enjoyment of your paddle experience OR to use as a gift list for yourself or for others. You will support the podca…
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SUP Surfing Retreats for Veterans - With the SUP Vets
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This week in our final episode of the season we feature Bart, Wes and Whit from the SUP Vets, a not for profit organisation who provide SUP surf retreats for those veterans needing support or a new sense of purpose following their exit from the military I speak to this Top-Gun school graduate, Navy Seal and Ranger about their collaboration together…
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The 100th Episode - With Simon and Guests
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This week as we celebrate our landmark episode we look back at some of the many guests who've appeared in the show and who helped us reach this incredible number. Thank you for the voice messages from April Zilg, Brendon Prince, Jordan Wylie, Ben Longhurst and Maddi Le Blanc Excerpts featured, come from interviews with Chris Bertish, Professor Mike…
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To the End of the Severn - With Craig and James from SUP Shropshire
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The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and in this episode I speak to Craig and James from SUP Shropshire who recently descended the river over four days to raise money for two important charities Craig and James are both serving officers with the Fire and Rescue Service and as part of their roles respectively deliver rescue duties and wat…
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