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Insightful and entertaining discussions about paddle sports. Based in Michigan.

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23 JUN 2025 · Wow it's the 50th Episode of the podcast and Colin makes his long-awaited return for the milestone occasion! Colin describes his time off and Tim discusses recent paddles and river etiquette during a marathon Paddle Prattle (3:19). Paddle Fit and Vault Toilet Reviews are a big hit, as reported during Sup with SUP (32:37). Then the guys take the conversation off the water to discuss getting lost while hiking and learning all about things that can go wrong in a house during Let Me Tell You Bout Dry Land (57:54). Finally the big 5-0 wraps up with the guys sharing summer paddle prospects and travel plans (1:04:46). Follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047nd https://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/.
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4 JUN 2025 · The world's fastest woman on a SUP, Katniss Paris, joins the podcast! After Tim recaps some of his recent trips in Paddle Prattle (1:32), Katniss talks about competing in Greece and upcoming races in California (8:18), and her first tastes of success in SUP (29:30). In an effort to launch SUP and Katniss' career into the stratosphere, Tim helps her develop a catchy nickname (53:06). Like and Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047 and https://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/.
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20 MAY 2025 · The podcast survived its audit by the Department of Podcast Efficiency (DOPE). Tim discusses recent paddles on the Pine River and the Hubscher Park Hair of the Dog (2:34). Goal updates and the latest on friends of the pod competing in Europe is shared during Sup with SUP? (9:00). A Hollywood power couple nickname is established (12:58) and the possibily of a SUP for a spouse and paddling over shipwrecks is also tossed about. Like and Follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.Â
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3 MAY 2025 · Tim announces the podcast is changing before covering the first time mowing his lawn this year and paddling Lake Delton in Wisconsin Dells (5:08). While talking Wisconsin, Tim goes on a Stream of Consciousness about water parks (10:43). During Sup with SUP (15:25) he shares how a tradesman's wit salvaged a paddle with his cousin John. Like and follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.Â
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15 APR 2025 · Our favorite Canadian paddler Maddi LeBlanc joins Tim for a tariff-free discussion. During Paddle Prattle (0:50), the two squash any potential paddle beef and Tim gives updates on his river goal. In Sup with SUP (6:52), Maddi dishes on the upcoming Euro Tour and then Tim spreads the word on the paddling Film Festival. Later, the two talk about Maddi's additional duties as a content crestor (32:44) and SUP reporter (53:24). Finally, Maddi's Canadian knowledge and allegiance is tested during the Famous Canadians Quiz 2.0 (58:57). Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.
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1 APR 2025 · Battling a cold, the Iron Man of Podcasting, Tim, looks back on March and what makes it a great month for paddling. During Paddle Prattle, (1:15) he talks about his coldest paddle ever, canceled plans and being sick. The pod was recently slighted, and during Sup with SUP, (3:48) Tim asserts why he thinks it could be the cause of a simmering paddle beef. He is excited his wife - whom he will no longer refer to in the Borat voice - is considering giving paddling another shot. Finally, Tim counts down the top 5 March Merits as it pertains to paddling (6:15). Listen and see if you agree!Â
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10 MAR 2025 · Tim goes it alone in this solo mini pod. During Paddle Prattle (1:17) he laments the delay in his first paddle and recaps the Sloppy Boys live podcast. In Sup with SUP (6:52), board conditions and repairs are considered, and then Tim lists reasons he would be a great brand ambassador for a paddle baord company. Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047 andhttps://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/.Â
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25 FEB 2025 · American Canoe Association Ohio State Director Kelly Rudolph joins Tim to offer her Fresh Perspective. During Paddle Pratte (1:45) Kelly talks about an upcoming instructor course and her paddling roots, while Tim details the Choice Rewards program and its perks. The Cleveland Boat Show is recapped by Kelly during Sup with SUP (15:14) and Tim rolls out the White Lotus Season 3 SUP Watch. Kelly shares her paddling history (24:00) and why she took up the cause of paddling safety (33:57). She also tells about some of her favorite paddlign spots in Ohio (36:03). Finally, to round out the discussion, Tim administers the Ohio Quiz! (40:33). Follow the podcast onhttps://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.
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12 FEB 2025 · Season 3 is officially here! No more offseason BS! The guys have talk about their new podcast equipment (1:53), discuss the upcoming Sloppy Boys live pod (4:40) and remove the curtain to come up with a Worst Friends Glossary update live (8:03). Plenty of guest are expected this year (13:39). Find out who. Tim is working earnestly on his book, which leads downa rabbit hole of how "It's All Connected" to Brian ENo, David Lynch (RIP), Toto and an HBO documentary (16:30). During Mick at the Movies (28:21), Colin lists his favorite Irish actors. After the break, the hosts share upcoming paddle and travel plans, and Colin makes a HUGE announcement (40:29). Prospecting for gold (47:08) and paddling trips (54:14) rounds out the episode. Like and Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047 and https://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/
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3 JAN 2025 · The guys ring in 2025 with a HUGE change - the Ketchup is gone and replaced by Paddle Prattle (2:03). Big news in the paddling world is reported during Sup with SUP? (16:29) Tim goes all in on Moana 2 and the film industry during a STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS (33:50). After the break Colin and Tim share their New Years Paddlelutions (37:45) before showing their appreciation for the streaming platform Pluto (55:33). Colin then takes the Pluto Quiz! (69:09). Email the show at worstfriendspaddling@gmail.com.
Insightful and entertaining discussions about paddle sports. Based in Michigan.
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Author | Tim Barnum |
Organization | Tim Barnum |
Categories | Leisure |
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