Paddles Ready

Dougie and Hando

English Sports

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Episodes 9

Avg. Duration 36m

Activity Highly Active

Since Apr 2026

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

100%

Hosting

feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing. Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing. From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. What you’ll hear: Honest race reviews and analysis Conversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwide Commentary on trends, performances, and competition results Stories from the front lines of paddle racing If you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed. 👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.

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Recent Episodes

EP09: Could Australia Host the Biggest Paddle Event in the World?

Jun 12, 2026 29m Transcript

Could Australia Host the Biggest Paddle Event in the World?What would happen if every major paddle sport came together for one massive international event?In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and…

EP12: East Meets West: Paddles Ready Goes to China with Mr Luo

Jun 08, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

East Meets West: Paddles Ready Goes to China with Mr. LuoWhat happens when you sit down with one of the most influential figures in modern dragon boating?In this special episode of Paddles Ready,…

EP08: The Perfect Dragon Boat Start? Hando Breaks Down 30 Years of Race Starts

Jun 05, 2026 26m Transcript

What makes the perfect dragon boat start?Is it power? Technique? Timing? Or is it something else entirely?In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie sits down with Hando to unpack one of the most…

EP07: The Race to Catch China: Inside USA Dragon Boating’s Rise with Tommy Leonardi

May 29, 2026 42m Transcript

Can the USA catch China in dragon boating?That’s the question at the centre of this episode of Paddles Ready, as Dougie and Hando sit down with Tommy Leonardi for a deep dive into the rapid rise of…

EP06: How Canada Became a Dragon Boat Powerhouse with Julie Robitaille

May 22, 2026 43m Transcript

How did Canada become one of the strongest dragon boat nations in the world?In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando sit down with Julie Robitaille, President of Dragon Boat Canada, for a…

EP05: Is Dragon Boating a Sport or Just a Festival?

May 15, 2026 19m Transcript

Is dragon boating a sport… or just a festival?It’s a question that comes up more often than you’d think and in this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando dive straight into it.From local…

EP04: “We Are a Sport” - The Fight to Define Dragon Boating’s Future with Claudio Schermi

May 08, 2026 49m Transcript

“We are a sport.”It’s a simple statement but it sits at the centre of one of the biggest conversations in dragon boating today.In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando are joined by Claudio…

EP03: “This Could Be Their Last Adventure” - The Power of Dragon Boating with Meri Gibson

May 01, 2026 53m Transcript

“This could be their last adventure.”For thousands of paddlers around the world, dragon boating is more than a sport, it’s community, recovery, purpose and in some cases, a final chapter lived to the…

EP02: Why Isn’t Dragon Boating in the Olympics?

Apr 23, 2026 36m Transcript

Why isn’t dragon boating in the Olympics?It’s one of the fastest-growing paddle sports in the world, with thousands of athletes, global competitions, and a history spanning over 2,000 years — so why…

EP01: It's Here! Welcome to the Paddles Ready Podcast

Apr 16, 2026 27m Transcript

It’s here. Paddles Ready has officially launched. 🌍In this first episode, Dougie and Hando kick things off by sharing how Paddles Ready went from a simple idea in Berlin to a global platform for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Paddles Ready have?

Paddles Ready has published 9 episodes since April 2026, covering topics in Sports.

Is Paddles Ready still active?

Paddles Ready is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.