Paddlecast

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Episodes 78

Avg. Duration 59m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.9 (16)

Since Aug 2019

Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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About This Podcast

On Paddlecast, hosts Betsy and Billy talk to paddlers who are pushing the limits. Paddlers who are pushing their own limits, and pushing the limits of paddlesports. Paddlecast was started by SUP Racer founder Chris Parker in 2020. Since then, Betsy took over SUP Racer from Chris and founded Paddler Media, which provides independent media coverage of not only SUP racing but also canoe and kayak racing including marathon, sprint, and ultra distance racing. Follow @paddledaily @supracer and @billylikeskayaking on social media for even more paddlesports chat.

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Recent Episodes

Race Preview: The General Clinton Canoe Regatta 70 miler with marathon canoe racer Rebecca Davis

May 18, 2026 1h 2m

70 miles from Cooperstown to Bainbridge in upstate New York, the General Clinton Canoe Regatta is the first race in the annual Triple Crown of Canoe Racing. On this special episode of Paddlecast,…

The biggest marathon race in the world: Estonia's Vohandu Marathon, with Team Tetsmann-Baum

May 08, 2026 51m

The world’s biggest marathon race is in Estonia, and it’s only been around for 20 years.The Võhandu Marathon starts on Lake Tamula in the city of Võru, and follows the Võhandu River for 100…

Devizes to Westminster 2026 Race Recap & Podium Chats

May 02, 2026 2h 16m

"The canoeist's Everest." "The hardest thing I've ever done." "I can do anything now". There's a million ways to describe the feeling of walking up the steps at Westminster Bridge having completed…

Who’s going to win DW 2026? The Devizes to Westminster race preview episode

Mar 29, 2026 1h 5m

125 miles (200 km) from a small town in the countryside to the centre of one of the biggest cities in the world. DW 2026 is finally here!The competition will be fierce, with returners and newly…

Dusi River Canoe Marathon Preview with 8x Dusi medallist Christie Mackenzie & Saskia Hockly, top contenders to win the women's race

Feb 18, 2026 44m

*Note - there are a few moments of small audio issues in this episode due to technical/internet issues while recording, but it should still be listenable. Please bear with us and thanks for your…

S2E1 How to be fast and win medals with Olympic coach Ekaitz Saies

Jan 22, 2026 1h 1m

2024 brought some of the highest highs and lowest lows for Britain’s international sprint kayak racing programme. The high: it was Team GB’s most successful Paralympics ever with a record 8 medals.…

Is this really the toughest race in the world? Special episode with SUP record-breaker John Knippers

Jan 15, 2026 1h 34m Bonus

NOTE: This was recorded in July 2024 before certain equipment upgrades and the audio quality isn’t great, thanks for bearing with us."The toughest canoe race in the world". That's how the Texas Water…

Paddler of the Year Awards & 2025 Wrap-Up

Dec 23, 2025 1h 13m

It's time to look back on 2025 in paddling. Across disciplines, paddlers from around the world have stepped up to make huge gains on the water, hit new personal bests, shock the world by demolishing…

Race Week preview, Para paddling possibilities with Jon White, & Reunion WC recap with Rosie Edwards

Nov 21, 2025 52m

For many paddlers in the northern hemisphere, it’s that time of the season to put your head down, hats and pogies on, and just focus on strength and mileage. But in warmer climes, the racing is…

Michael Booth recaps the SUP World Champs, plus a 100 mile surfski race

Nov 05, 2025 1h

The ICF Stand Up Paddleboarding World Championships in Abu Dhabi last weekend featured record-breaking performances, first time world champions, and shocking upsets.Paddling icon and multiple SUP…

What happened on the water in Durban? World Champions reveal what happened between the shore breaks

Oct 27, 2025 1h 13m

Durban was everything we dreamed of and more. Billy and Betsy dive into: what was going on with that shore break? Who handled it well, should the course run through such an intense shorey, and how…

The Durban Preview: Top contenders to win surfski world championships, with reigning world champ Kira Bester

Oct 10, 2025 1h 19m

It’s a double episode for Durban: Billy and Betsy make their predictions for who are the best candidates to win this year’s Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, South Africa. And then…

How to Race the Liffey Descent with Jenny Egan-Simmons, 10x Liffey winner and 20x world medallist

Oct 02, 2025 54m

Ireland's most decorated paddler, Jenny Egan-Simmons, joins Paddlecast to talk everything Liffey.The Liffey Descent is one of the world’s longest running paddling races and the most iconic race in…

Thames 200 Recap, Nith Descent Preview, Breede River Recap, & new ski records; feat. Kenny Rice

Sep 19, 2025 1h 11m

The Thames 200 Ultra may only be in its second year, but it’s already one of the fastest growing ultra paddling races in the world. 2025’s race drew some of the UK’s best marathon talent and offered…

Győr 2025: Which race was the most exciting? The best races, stand-out paddlers, and event reflections

Sep 12, 2025 1h 19m

Billy and Betsy were both on the ground in Győr, Hungary for the 2025 World Championships which treated fans to thrilling races, surprising upsets, and tactical genius.First up: the most exciting…

Marathon World Championships Preview: Top contenders for "world champion 2025" in Gyor

Sep 02, 2025 1h 4m

For a record 4th time, in the “City of Rivers”, Canoe Marathon World Championships starts in Gyor, Hungary this week. The best of the best will battle for “World Champion 2025” titles on the Danube…

Thames 200 Ultra Race Preview: Top Contenders & Racer Interviews

Aug 22, 2025 1h 5m

The Thames 200 Ultra, one of the most accessible and action-packed ultra paddling races in the world, starts Saturday. After its inaugural year in 2024, this year has more paddlers, more relay teams,…

Sella Descent winners in their own words, T200 and more news, ft. Walter Bouzan, Matt Fenn, Tania Alvarez

Aug 15, 2025 44m

It might be the most iconic marathon race in the world. The Sella Descent starts with hundreds of boats on the beach while paddles, held by paddlers, are locked into a cage not dissimilar to the…

The World Games Recap: Intense battles with success for Andersson and Pedersen; featuring Melina Andersson, Hamish Lovemore, and Kitty Schiphorst in their own words

Aug 14, 2025 53m

In the Paddlecast preview episode last week, Billy and Betsy predicted epic battles at the World Games marathon kayak racing in Chengdu, China. The event, considered the Olympics of non-Olympic…

The World Games Marathon Canoe Race Preview

Aug 07, 2025 48m

Once every four years, twenty countries send their fastest marathon kayaker to battle for the World Games title. Quirky yet prestigious, the World Games offers an Olympics-style event for non-Olympic…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Paddlecast have?

Paddlecast has published 78 episodes since August 2019, covering topics in Sports.

Is Paddlecast still active?

Paddlecast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 59m.