Best Polo Grounds Podcasts (2024)

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Jerry Schwab (Polo Grounds 1946-1957) 30:35

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Send us a text Jerry Schwab is my guest on this months Lost Ballparks podcast. From 1946-1957, Jerry and his family lived in an apartment underneath the LF grandstands at the Polo Grounds. His Dad, Matty was the head groundskeeper for the New York Giants. His story is a rare glimpse into a world that few have ever seen; personal relationships with …

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Episode 447: Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami; The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp; Moose Cree youth canoe trip 1:08:56

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Episode 447 ~ September 12, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami included unexpected animal visits, double rainbows, and sailing Sean tested out The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp on his canoe trip Moose Cree youth went on a 200km canoe trip on the Mattagami and Moose RiversBy SR

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Episode 446: Mi’kmaw shark deterrent; Southern Hemisphere spring; Paddling politician; Mustang Quadra dry suit 1:05:48

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Episode 446 ~ September 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Mi’kmaw of the east coast have a traditional method to deter great white sharks The southern hemisphere is entering it’s spring time There is a politician in British Columbia that canoes to visits his constituents Mustang Survival has introduced their new Quadra dry suit…

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Episode 445: Peter Frank talks about the Mississippi, paddling around Florida and paddling the Great Loop 2:14:17

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Episode 445 ~ August 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Peter Frank talks about paddling the Mississippi River, circumnavigating Florida in a canoe, and now he is paddling the Great Loop in a canoeBy SR

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Episode 444: Derek and family canoe trip in the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park 1:16:09

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Episode 444 ~ August 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek packed up his family, jumped into a canoe and headed into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park for a week of peace, quiet, and getting back to nature.By SR

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Episode 443: Alan Drummond talks about life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, paddling with your partner and more 1:20:09

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Episode 443 ~ August 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond guest hosts this week and talks on a variety of topics including life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, what it is like paddling with your partner, and a whole lot more.By SR

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Episode 442: Kevin Callan talks about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, Chair Zero high back chair, and Lake Kipawa 1:40:46

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Episode 442 ~ August 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, the Chair Zero high back chair, and about his trip to Lake Kipawa and Opemican National ParkBy SR

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Denny Matthews (HOF 2007) 33:58

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Send us a text Denny Matthews, the Royals Hall of Fame Voice, has been calling games in Kansas City since the team's first game in 1969! This is his 56th year with the Royals. He joins me on this month's episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast to talk about K.C.'s Municipal Stadium, The "K", all things Royals, the first MLB game he ever attended and …

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Episode 441: Knowing when to turn back; Latest long difficult races; So you want to be an Adventure Racer 1:04:23

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Episode 441 ~ August 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When on a long trip and something happens, do you know when to push on and when to turn back? There have been some pretty long and difficult paddle races lately So you think you want to be an Adventure Racer. Are you prepared?By SR

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Episode 440: Duluth River Train; Canoe polo ~ Paddle UK; Kayak concerts 1:07:39

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Episode 440 ~ July 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Hop on the train shuttle, jump in your kayak and paddle the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Paddle UK is helping increase the popularity of canoe polo and all its benefits If you could sit in your kayak or canoe and listen to live music, would you?…

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Episode 439: Lock & Paddle 2024; Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate; Homeless in a canoe 1:06:42

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Episode 439 ~ July 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Lock & Paddle 2024 is here. Take a paddle into the Peterborough Lift Lock with a couple hundred close friends Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate is aimed at the avid kayak angler, but it could be used in other boats as well When a homeless person takes to the water when they feel they have no other opti…

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Episode 438: Paddling surprises; Connection through shared gear; 8 soft coolers for paddling 1:04:47

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Episode 438 ~ July 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A paddler describes why he carries money while paddling and the surprises it has brought him Shared gear between family members can become a great connection over the years Soft coolers help keep items cold for long periods, which is great for multi day paddle trips…

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Episode 437: The Paddle Station; North by Northwest Passage Expedition; The Paddlers Code 58:34

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Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?By SR

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Denny McLain (1968 AL MVP) 34:17

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Send us a text Denny McLain, 2X Cy Young Award winner, 3X All-Star, AL MVP, 1968 World Champion and the last pitcher in the big leagues to win 30 games in a season, is my guest on this month's episode. Wait 'til you hear why his Mom chose not to let him sign with the Yankees! We're also talking about his first hand experiences in some of baseball's…

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Episode 436: Canoe molds, microadventures, and flash floods; Alpacka’s new Tango packraft; The Mississippi, a man and his cello 1:12:31

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Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiBy SR

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Episode 435: Stem2Stern boat building; Apple iPhones off-grid; US Coast Guard paddler deaths report 1:07:45

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Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsBy SR

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Rev. William Greason (1948 Birmingham Black Barons) 19:12

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Send us a text At 99 years old (he'll turn 100 in September), The Reverend William "Bill" Greason is the oldest living member of the Negro Leagues. From his heroic service in World War II to his career in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball, Greason's journey is one of courage, determination, and a remarkable, unwavering spirit of gratitude…

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Episode 434: Harvard paddler exercises; Best paddle craft on the market; Paddle the Standedge Tunnel 1:07:59

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Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

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Episode 433: Stohlquist will live on; Dog leashes for trippers; Canoemobile 1:09:25

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Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalBy SR

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Pat Hughes (HOF 2023) 32:19

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Send us a text Pat Hughes, who was elected to the broadcast wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame last year has broadcast more than 6,000 games over a 40+ year career. The longtime radio voice of the Chicago Cubs joins me on this month's episode to reminisce about the first big league game he ever attended and to share his many vivid ballpark memories …

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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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Episode 428: Kevin Callan talks about his first paddle of the season, upcoming clinics, and the suspension of important college programs 1:19:16

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Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

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Bobby Shantz (1952 AL MVP) 33:51

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Send us a text From the dusty sandlots of Pottstown, PA to the storied ballparks that served as the backdrop to his remarkable career, 98 year old baseball legend and 1952 AL MVP Bobby Shantz looks back on his improbable path to the major leagues. Grab your peanuts and cracker jack and listen to one of the great stories from the golden age of baseb…

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Episode 427: 12 months of paddling; Recreational paddling safety concerns; Questioning record attempt reasons 1:13:17

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Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

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Bonus Episode: Larry Lucchino (Padres & Red Sox HOF) 22:43

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Send us a text Several months ago, I recorded an interview with the late Larry Lucchino. In addition to being an executive for the Orioles, Padres and Red Sox, Lucchino was a ballpark design revolutionary who ushered in the wave of retro ballparks beginning with Camden Yards. On this week's special episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast, Lucchino te…

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Episode 426: Minnesota River record attempt; Rafting age limit & fitness certificate; Frank Wolf and the Darien Gap 1:14:12

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Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

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Episode 425: Guardian Revival; Paddle club plastic recycling; IRC supports Sport for Nature Framework 1:15:25

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Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

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Episode 424: Sean’s March Paddle, Canoe for free, Waterbodies closed, Paddler Co-op, Paddling stench, and Enhanced games 1:11:58

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Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

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Steve Vucinich (Oakland A's HOF) 34:19

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Send us a text Steve Vucinich spent 54 years with the Oakland A’s working as a peanut vendor, a ballboy, and eventually the clubhouse manager. The much beloved member of the Athletics was inducted into the Oakland A’s Hall of Fame in 2022. He was a part of the team for 7 different decades and has many stories to tell on this month's episode! Suppor…

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Episode 423: A study on the benefits of outrigger canoeing; 8 best kayaks for dogs; More rafting and a longer season coming 1:12:57

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Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

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Episode 422: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 3; Cliff Jacobson, Camper Christina, Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:32:40

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Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

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Episode 421: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 2; Michael Gray Uncommon Adventures; Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 1:06:14

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Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

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Episode 420: Quiet Adventures Symposium with Chicago Adventure Therapy and the Dragonflyers of Michigan 1:26:18

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Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason MichiganBy SR

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Rocky Colavito (Indians HOF) 22:21

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Send us a text Rocky Colavito finished his career with 374 HR's and he played in 9 All-Star Games. Now 90 years young, Rocky joins me on this episode to talk about his 1st game at the Polo Grounds, his tryout at Yankee Stadium, his love for Cleveland & the wedding gift the team gave him & his wife that he'll never forget! Support the show…

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Episode 419: A few of our favourite interviews from past Quiet Adventures Symposiums 1:38:10

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Episode 419 ~ February 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics On this Leap Year we skip back to past Quiet Adventures Symposiums to bring you a few of our favourite interviews: Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT) ~ Leadership through paddling; Joanie McGuffin ~ Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy and Canoes for Conservation; Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson …

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Episode 418: Updated French Broad River website; Can Georgia landowners restrict water access?; SUPing above 19,000 feet 1:17:15

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Episode 418 ~ February 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is an updated website for the French Broad River that has a ton of useful information for paddlers They are still at it in Georgia. Now they are questioning whether landowners can restrict access to the water due to a judge’s ruling Going to bag a summit at 19, 780 feet above sea level? Wh…

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Episode 417: Tell people what they can’t do or take responsibility for our own actions?; SealLine Pro Dry Pack review 1:16:31

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Episode 417 ~ February 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Some paddlers plan, train, and prepare for years to accomplish a goal just to be lambasted by critics because they fear others may copy them and get hurt. Do we have the right to tell others to not do what they train for or do we tell people that they have to take responsibility for their own ac…

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Episode 416: BWCAW and Grand Canyon permits; Top 6 motorized SUP boards for 2024; A reverse view on fibreglass boats 1:04:54

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Episode 416 ~ February 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics If you plan to go paddling in the Boundary Waters this year or the Grand Canyon next year, pitter patter, apply for permits now Motorized standup paddleboards are a thing and here are the top 6 for 2024 In North America we are looking for lighter boats, not heavy fibreglass ones. That is not the …

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Pete Weber (Buffalo Bisons/War Memorial Stadium) 27:40

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Send us a text Pete Weber, the voice of the minor league Buffalo Bisons (1983-1995), called many games at historic War Memorial Stadium. He was there while they filmed "The Natural" and joins me on this episode to offer behind the scenes details about that all-time great baseball movie. We also spend time remembering some of the quirks and oddities…

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Episode 415: Go on a Mokoro canoe safari; ICF’s new mixed senior/junior relay; Are inflatable kayaks more practical? 1:08:15

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Episode 415 ~ February 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics People heading over to Africa for holidays tend to veer towards the big game safaris. Maybe you should check out a Mokoro canoe safari while you are at it The ICF is introducing a new mixed senior / junior relay to this year’s ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Sure there are pro’s and con’s to inflata…

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Episode 414: Sean’s January paddle and ducks; Current Designs and Stohlquist; Packing for a 1000 mile SUP journey 1:17:18

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Episode 414 ~ January 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With his goal to paddle at least once every month for a year, Sean talks about his January paddle and ducks Some news that came from Current Designs and Stohlquist Ever want to know what you should pack if you planned a 1000 mile trip on your standup paddleboard?…

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Episode 413: Klamath River dams update; Lofoten Islands in Norway; Right side / Left side conundrum 1:06:46

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Episode 413 ~ January 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Big things are happening with the removal of the dams and the draining of the reservoirs on the Klamath River. Now we know more of the plans after the river returns to its normal course Looking for a place to kayak in the winter? Check out the Lofoten Islands in Norway The Right side / Left side …

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Episode 412: A new dehydrator & Jetboil Flash 2.0; Drysuits for dogs, or lack thereof; The shaping of the Columbia River Gorge 1:12:47

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Episode 412 ~ January 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean tested his new dehydrator as well as the new Jetboil Flash 2.0 he bought After the New Years paddle without Athena, Sean was wondering about drysuits for dogs, and was disappointed The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular paddle and researchers are figuring out how it came to be…

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Episode 411: Winter paddle at New Years; Show season is coming up soon; Legend of the Flying Canoe 1:11:42

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Episode 411 ~ January 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent New Years up at Mew Lake in Algonquin Park and he brought his canoe just in case All the shows we love to attend are coming up soon, so it is time to plan your visits If you are into folktales, have you heard the Legend of the Flying Canoe?…

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Fergie Jenkins (HOF 1991) 36:39

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Send us a text Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins joins me to recount the "when" and "where" of attending his first MLB game, the unconventional method his Dad used to make him a strong pitcher, the trials of playing in minor league ballparks of the segregated south in the early 1960's, the baseball legend he admired growing up who would become his roomm…

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Episode 410: Non-navigable legislation in Georgia; A canoe is perfect for wild ricing; The Amazon drought 1:04:52

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Episode 410 ~ December 28, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Georgia is looking at legislative measures that may classify many popular streams as ‘non-navigable’ The canoe has been, and continues to be, the perfect boat for going out and harvesting wild rice The Amazon is experiencing its worst drought on record…

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Episode 409: Did they paddle or walk; Plastic fishermen of the Nile; Canoe Polo discipline procedures 1:00:12

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Episode 409 ~ December 21, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics When the first people came to North America, did the walk here or did they paddle? When the pollution kills your livelihood, you take a canoe out on the Nile and gathering the plastic, with surprising results Australian canoe polo competition discipline procedures have been revised. Some of thes…

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