
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 pod... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

What happens when the sport you've dedicated your life to is suddenly taken away?
For New Zealand paddler Mitch Zanstra, rugby was everything until a series of serious injuries and concussions forced him to walk away from the game he loved. Looking ... more
Does dragon boating really need the Olympics to succeed?
It's a question that's sparked debate for years and in this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie, Hando and Australian representative Ben Livingstone tackle it head-on.
Ben's journey into dragon ... more
Is Dragon Boating Too Obsessed With Tradition?
Dragon boating is built on thousands of years of history, culture, and tradition but is tradition helping the sport grow, or is it holding it back?
In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando di... more
What if one conversation could explain how dragon boating became the global sport we know today?
In this special episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando sit down with Mike Haslam, founding President of the International Dragon Boat Federation (ID... more
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 Hando dive into one of the most exciting devel... more
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 important and most debated aspects of dragon boat ra... more
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 USA dragon boating on the world stage.
With over ... more
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 deep dive into the rise of Canadian dragon boating... more
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Paddles Ready centers on dragon boat racing, governance, development, and the culture surrounding the sport. Episodes frequently feature federation leaders, coaches, and organizers discussing how countries build coaching pipelines, youth participation, club systems, and global growth, alongside debates about Olympic inclusion, sponsorship, and event formats. Listeners get insider perspectives on governance, branding, and strategic pathways for clubs and national federations, plus on-water commentary and stories from paddling communities worldwide. The show often blends practical insights for organizers with athlete and community perspectives, making it useful for potential sponsors, event organizers, and practitioners seeking a closer read ... more
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Recent guests on Paddles Ready include:
1. Mitch Zanstra
2. Ben Livingstone
3. Mike Haslam
4. Tommy Leonardi
5. Julie Robitaille
6. Claudio Schermi
7. Meri Gibson
8. Big Papa
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