Best Stand Up Paddle The World Podcasts (2024)

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DJ from Singapore

27d ago

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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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Inclusive Paddleboarding and Transforming Lives - With Will Behenna 47:55

1d ago47:55

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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 1:42:13

8d ago1:42:13

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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 44:15

16d ago44:15

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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 1:10:47

22d ago1:10:47

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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

27d ago

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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 39:53

4M ago39:53

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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) 56:15

4M ago56:15

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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 46:17

8M ago46:17

46:17

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 57:33

8M ago57:33

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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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#14 Embracing Christmas in Australia 14:42

9M ago14:42

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It is just the most perfect time to start some new Christmas traditions for yourself. Your traditions from your home country probably came from family traditions. You do things in the way that everyone else in the family has always done them, and you’re following that process. But when you get here, you’re free to create your own brand new traditio…

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#13 Tips for planning your Australian holiday 20:43

9M ago20:43

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When you get out there and explore, it really just reminds you why you moved. So, especially if you’ve been feeling a bit homesick, there’s nothing more exhilarating and exciting than pulling into a really beautiful new beach and remembering that you actually get to live here! Whenever I think to myself, I’m so lucky to live here, it’s so beautiful…

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#12 Moving on a parent visa and setting up a stand up paddle boarding business 40:29

9M ago40:29

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We live in central Queensland, it's the Sunshine State. You know, it's very rare that we don't see the sun. It's warm. Even in wintertime for us, it was warm. And you know, paddle boarding - it's low impact. It's a good all round sport for any age group, any level of fitness. And it's great, not just for body fitness, but for the mind and the soul …

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#11 Christmas gifting when you move to Australia 17:52

9M ago17:52

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It’s really difficult for your family to know what things are going to work for your new life in Australia and what is practical to give you as a Christmas gift for your final Christmas before you move. Help them out by giving them some ideas! Welcome to episode 11 of the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen talks about consideratio…

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#10 Australia is expensive: True or false 19:48

10M ago19:48

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I see a lot of people in forums giving their list of outgoings, but one person's outgoings is so different to another person's outgoings. So I just wanted give you a different perspective on things...The truth of the matter is that you don't know the context of the figures that people are sharing online. Welcome to episode 10 of the New Life in Aus…

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#9 Six tips for living with Australia's extreme conditions 15:02

10M ago15:02

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When we first arrived in Australia, we were driving to the shops and we got stuck in a massive hailstorm. It was the biggest one that I've ever experienced.. We weren't on any of the the alert lists, and we weren't prepared for it. It was an absolutely insane hailstorm. I've never seen hailstones as big as that! We were able to take cover quickly, …

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#8 What to expect from Halloween in Australia 15:10

10M ago15:10

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It might be your first experience of things feeling opposite here in Australia. It was our first real experience of celebrating something that we were used to celebrating in cold weather in the UK while it was really hot weather in spring in Queensland. It’s a strange experience getting used to events being hot and sunny rather than being freezing …

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#7 Stretch your arrival budget by housesitting in Australia 20:05

10M ago20:05

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We had access to a car and a 4-bedroom home with pool for three and a half months. We reckon we saved $25 to $27,000 by housesitting in those first few months...We didn't have to pay any bills or anything like that. So basically, apart from putting petrol in the car and paying for our phone access, there was nothing else. Welcome to episode seven o…

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#6 How to avoid making expensive mistakes when choosing migration services 25:20

11M ago25:20

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It breaks my heart every time I receive a message from somebody who has lost money because the migration company they chose blocked them, went under or didn't even exist in the first place! It's really expensive to set up a new life over here, and you really want to make sure that the services you are booking and paying for are going to deliver the…

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#5 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia 17:43

11M ago17:43

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Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It's essential to respect the sun and begin with healthy habits from day one. Welcome to episode five of the New Life in Australia podcast In this episode, Karen is sharing 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia. Being safe in the sun is something you need to build into your life from the …

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The Race for Rivers - With Lizzie Carr 42:16

11M ago42:16

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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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#4 9 Practical ways to overcome homesickness 13:47

11M ago13:47

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When you leave all of your friends and family behind, it's totally natural and normal to feel homesick! You can still love where you live and enjoy the adventure while missing what you've left behind - both of those feelings can exist together. Welcome to episode four of the New Life in Australia podcast In this week's episode, Karen is talking all…

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#3 Moving to Australia...and moving again 33:24

11M ago33:24

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What would happen if you moved across the work to a city in Australia and then discovered it wasn't for you? That's exactly what today's guest experienced... Welcome to episode three of the New Life in Australia podcast In today's episode, Karen chats with Tracy Collins from the UK Travel Planning website and podcast to learn all about her move to …

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#2 Moving to Australia: The decision making process 15:55

11M ago15:55

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Waiting five years to decide whether to move to Australia almost cost Karen and her family the opportunity to move altogether. Welcome to episode two of the new Life in Australia podcast. In this episode, you will learn more about Karen's story of moving to Australia and how it took her and her husband five long years to finally make the decision t…

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#1 Introduction to the New Life in Australia podcast 4:58

11M ago4:58

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Did you know that Karen spent eight months backpacking searching for the world's best beaches, or that one of her favourite things about living in Queensland is never having to de-ice the car? Welcome to the first episode of the New Life in Australia podcast! In this introductory episode, you'll learn: Who is Karen Bleakley and what inspired this p…

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The Yukon 1000 Adventure - With Craig, Kim, Martin and Skip 1:37:09

12M ago1:37:09

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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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Yukon Voices - The Yukon 1000 Experience 53:07

1y ago53:07

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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 45:21

1y ago45:21

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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 55:31

1y ago55:31

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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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The Yukon 1000 - With Craig Sawyer 48:11

1y ago48:11

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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 56:12

1y ago56:12

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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 1:15:20

1+ y ago1:15:20

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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 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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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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