Stand Up Paddle the World » Podcasts

Stand Up Paddle the World » Podcasts

Author: Darrell Kirk Language: English Episodes: 89
Darrell Kirk hosts Stand Up Paddle the World, a podcast that goes far beyond just technique and gear. While those practical topics are covered, the heart of each conversation lies in the stories and insights from the diverse community that gives this sport its soul. You'll hear from seasoned athletes, dedicated coaches, innovative board shapers, and everyday enthusiasts who find something profound on the water. Episodes explore the unique intersection of physical challenge and mental serenity that paddle boarding provides, touching on aspects of fitness, health, and the nutrition that fuels these adventures. This isn't a series of interviews about a hobby; it's about a lifestyle centered on connection-to nature, to personal limits, and to a global tribe of people who think best with a paddle in hand. Tune in for authentic, meandering talks that capture the sound of water against a board and the shared passion that drives people to explore coastlines, rivers, and lakes. This podcast serves as an audio companion for your own journeys, whether you're a beginner or have logged thousands of miles, offering inspiration for your next outing and a deeper appreciation for the world seen from standing up.
Episodes
Bob Pratt: The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
Bob Pratt is serious about drowning, very serious. As an EMT and Lifeguard, he knows that drowning is preventable, especially in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. In fact, Bob believes the stand up paddle industry h…
Norm Hann: Saving the Great Bear Rain Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:02
Norm Hann is an early pioneer of SUP as an adventure platform and used it as a powerful tool to help save the “Great Bear Rain Forest” of British Columbia, Canada. Norm talks about his early years in the Great Bear Rain…
Matt Hassenrik: The Third Coast and Epic Midwest SUP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
“The Third Coast” is a formidable SUP destination that deserves serious consideration and respect: Thirty-foot waves, deadly rip tides, and huge Salmon! We have a witness in Matt Hassenrik who will demystify, or mystify…
Andre Fajardo: A Friend on the North Shore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:16
Andre, AKA Dre is an epic young man living a great life on the North Shore and around the USA. We talk with him about SUP/Surf etiquette, his life as an all-around athlete, and all things Hawaii like Ohana, Poke, and sel…
Dean Burke: A Lifetime in the Outdoors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:55
Dean Burke dreamed of the Pacific Northwest and its majestic mountains from a very young age. He vowed he would make it his profession one day to live, work, and play in this incredible area of the world. As Executive Di…
Melanie Seiler Hames: Bringing SUP and Wellness to West Virginia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
Melanie Seiler Hames is the Executive Director at Active Southern West Virginia and a treasure to the people of the New River Gorge and surrounding area. Melanie brings Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and more importantly, goo…
Ian Smith: Making a Difference with SUP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:06
Ian Smith is the founder of “First Waves” which spreads the stoke with experiences in conservation, river surfing, standup paddleboarding, and filmmaking for under-served youth. Ian talks about “First Waves”, Whitewater…
Mark Powell: Meteorologist, Waterman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
Mark Powell is another amazing person among us in the Stand Up Paddle Community. His Hurricane research on air-water mixing is notable and a significant contribution to the science he observed while flying aboard NOAA’s…
Doc and Gloria Doolittle–47 Years of Bliss, Water Sports, and SUP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:15
The family that plays together, stays together, and such is the case with Doc and Gloria Doolittle. They have raced together, sailed together, and now Stand Up Paddle together. Pull up a chair and stay awhile as they tal…
Charles Web Knows No Bounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:05
Charles Webb is a disabled surfer and stand up paddle racer. But such a label does not accurately describe this incredible man. He only dwells on what he can do, not what he can’t. Join us for an inspirational discussion…