Admittedly, these podcast episodes have been subjectively chosen by our team, in no particular order. They’re so great that we wanted to make sure other Girl Paddlers didn’t miss the chance to listen to them. From Olympic-winning journeys to tips for growing your skills, these 5 paddling podcast episodes will keep you connected to the water until your next paddle. Let us know which one is your favorite!
Going For Gold with Dame Lisa Carrington
When I Grow Up
New Zealand’s Lisa Carrington, dominated the women’s K2 500m canoe sprint event during the 2024 Summer Olympics, capturing gold with an impressive 1:37.28 finish. This victory marked Carrington’s seventh Olympic gold. In this episode, Father-daughter duo Ben and Sienna Boyce interview Dame Lisa about developing her love for kayaking as a child and her experience of becoming a star female athlete.
When I Grow Up on Apple Podcasts
Bridging Oceans
The Dirtbag Diaries
Listen in for an epic canoeing adventure story. In 2020, Niki Choop, Jared Gentz, and doggy companion Benson started paddling the Pacific Ocean to embark on a thousand-mile journey toward the Arctic. Battling injuries, storms, and more, this journey was the ultimate test of their skills, grit, and adaptability. (Story begins at min 10:20)
The Dirtbag Diaries on Spotify
The Dirtbag Diaries on Apple Podcasts
Safe and Solo: Empowering Women to Play Outside Alone and Feel Great About It (Nicole Snell, self-defense expert)
Humans Outside
Hosted by Amy Bushatz, Humans Outside features fascinating outdoor-minded guests. Safety should always be at the forefront of adventuring, especially when alone. Even more so for women adventuring alone. Thanks to the expertise of Nicole, this episode will give you all the confidence you need to safely travel solo and enjoy being outdoors with peace of mind.
Humans Outside on Apple Podcasts
All About Stand-up Paddleboards (SUP)
Motor City Paddle Club Kayak Rentals Podcast
This quick, comprehensive guide to stand-up paddleboarding details its history, equipment, techniques, and safety considerations. Melissa and Jason give you a rundown of all aspects of SUP, including different types of paddleboards and paddles, essential safety gear, and popular paddleboarding activities. Once you’re done with this one, you’ll likely enjoy some of their other paddling podcast episodes.
Motor City Paddle Club Kayak Rentals Podcast on Spotify
Motor City Paddle Club Kayak Rentals Podcast on Apple Podcasts
100 Best Rivers for Kayaking
With this last recommendation, we’re cheating just a little… we couldn’t pick just one, so we’re choosing the entire show! While the descriptions of each episode are lacking, this collection of bite-sized episodes gives an account of the best rivers to kayak in the United States. No matter where you are in the world, many of these paddling spots are on every kayaker’s bucket list.
100 Best Rivers for Kayaking on Spotify
100 Best Rivers for Kayaking on Apple Podcasts
Did we miss one of your favorites? Send it our way. Listening to podcasts is a great way to pass the time while waiting for your next day on the water. Actually, they’re pretty nice to listen to while on the water too. Wherever you decide to listen, we hope you enjoy these 5 paddling podcast recommendations from the Girl Paddlers team. If you’d like to keep the conversation going, join us in the Facebook group here.
