Best Stand Up Paddle The World Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 501: Ontario Parks adding 300 new campsites; Tips for paddling near cetaceans; Rutabaga Paddlesports is closing 1:00:48

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Episode 501 ~ September 25, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Ontario Parks will be adding 300 new campsites plus upgrading 800 existing sites Tips for paddling near cetaceans (a fancy word for whales, dolphins, and porpoises) Rutabaga Paddlesports of Wisconsin is closing its doorsBy SR

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Episode 500: Alan Drummond, Fat Bear Week, Paddlepalooza, Kayak camping on Georgian Bay 1:30:14

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Episode 500 ~ September 18, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond of Kingdom Outdoor Products joins us to chat about Fat Bear Week, Paddlepalooza, kayak camping on Georgian Bay, paddling to Mohawk Island on Lake Erie, and a man that circumnavigated Vancouver Island on a standup paddleboard (and a few other topics)…

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Episode 499: 2000 campsites in the Boundary Waters; One family’s extended expedition; Power boats vs paddle craft 1:13:38

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Episode 499 ~ September 11, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics One man has spent years visiting all the paddle in camp sites in the Boundary Waters and logging them with GPS coordinates How one family threw out the book on adventure and spent nine years completing their extended expedition What do you do when you see the power boats coming but they don’t s…

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Episode 498: Sean is back from Japan and talks about log rafting, canoeing, day camping and more 1:20:40

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Episode 498~ September 4, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent three weeks in Japan and now he is back to talk about his log rafting and canoeing adventures. He also explains what day camping is and much more.By SR

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SUP News Update : Wollen's SUPer Festival 2025 / SUP Connect Awards / Charlie Head / 10:08

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We'll be back with our regular episodes later in the year, but this mid-season update covers the upcoming Wollens Super Festival, the winners of the 16th annual SUP Connect Awards, a historic solo crossing by adventurer Charlie Head, and a monumental fundraising cycle journey by Stuart McLean in memory of his wife, Dr. Julia Hamilton. Book for the …

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Episode 497: Group dynamics on paddling trip; Questions to ask new paddling partners; Can paddling bring couples closer together 1:05:47

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Episode 497~ August 28, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics How important are group dynamics when out on a paddling trip? Some questions you should ask potential new paddling partners 11 ways paddling can bring couples closer togetherBy SR

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Episode 496: Shedding light on some paddling myths; The haunting of Lake Lanier 1:06:22

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Episode 496~ August 21, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Shedding some light on some paddling myths that have been around a while Americas most haunted lake: Lake LanierBy SR

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Episode 495: Kevin Callan recounts his recent trips to Denison Falls on Lake Superior and Aiguebelle in Quebec 1:37:54

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Episode 495~ August 14, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan talks about his recent Lake Superior Denison Falls voyageur canoe trip and as well as the trip that saw him heading to Parc National d’Aiguebelle in QuebecBy SR

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Episode 494: Derek & Family back from the backcountry; Dragon boat world record; 7 best places to SUP in Toronto 1:06:31

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Episode 494~ August 7, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Derek and his family went into the backcountry to try something new A grueling world record in a dragon boat on the Missouri River 7 of the best places to go standup paddleboarding in TorontoBy SR

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Episode 493: Toxic Algae blooms; Bear bells or no bear bells; Alberta’s potential new watercraft pass 1:10:04

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Episode 493~ July 31, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Toxic algae blooms are popping up everywhere and they are nothing new and can be deadly When in the back country do you wear bear bells or have some other sort of bear protection? Alberta is considering a new watercraft pass and want public inputBy SR

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Episode 492: Lock and Paddle Ottawa; Paddling with Steve Chard; 7 best National Parks to explore by paddling 1:25:53

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Episode 492~ July 24, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Sean attended Parks Canada’s Lock and Paddle event in Ottawa Sean headed to Bobcaygeon with some paddling friends to meet up with Steve Chard as he paddles the Great Loop Get away from the busy National Parks and explore 7 that are best accessed by paddle craft…

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Episode 491: What is a meteotsunami?; The other side of a rescue; Paddle pups and platypuses 59:43

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Episode 491~ July 17, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics When you hear about a tsunami you think of the ocean, but what about a meteotsunami in Lake Superior? Hearing about a dramatic rescue from the rescuer’s point of view and how it affects them How a group is using SUP Pups to help in the fight against platypus extinction…

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Episode 490: Paddling after waterway cleanups; Replicating a 30,000 year old canoe voyage; The last trip of Bob James 58:34

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Episode 490~ July 10, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics With the growing trend of cities cleaning up the waterways to encourage recreation, there is still a hesitation to go in the water Scientists built a replica of a 30,000 year old canoe and used it to test a theory of an ancient sea crossing Bob James’ final paddling trip would be the last of many, th…

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Beyond the Basics: Larry Cain on Training Smarter for SUP Racing 1:24:37

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In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medallist, renowned paddle coach, and co-founder of Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers at every level with world-class coaching and grounded technique. Join us as we discuss the mindset, mechanics, and methods that help intermediate SUP racers building on the …

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Episode 489: Ian Parish talks about paddling the coastlines of 4 of the Great Lakes 1:39:01

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Episode 489~ July 3, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Ian Parish has paddled the Canadian coastlines of Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie. He is now almost finished Lake Ontario and completing his goal of paddling four of the lakes. Listen as he talks about the good parts, the not so good parts, the fun parts and all the things he has learned alon…

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Physical Preparation for Racing : Larry Cain's Guide for SUP Beginners 53:27

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This week we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medalist, legendary coach, and the force behind Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers of all levels with their world-class coaching. Join us as we explore the critical role of coaching for beginners, and why establishing proper technique from day one can fast-track your progress and prevent…

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Episode 488: Tornadoes wreak havoc in Ontario; SUP leashes, yea or nay; Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code 1:13:15

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Episode 488~ June 26, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Can you imagine being on a canoe trip and a tornado rips though? That is exactly what happened in Central Ontario Should you use a leash on a stand up paddleboard? The answer is yea AND nay Paddlers are disturbing the marine wildlife in Scotland so they are asking people to follow the Scottish Marine…

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The 'How To' Guide to SUP Racing - Part One 1:07:08

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Have you ever wondered if SUP racing is for you? In the first of three special 'How To' episodes, we sit down to pull out the hows and the why of stand-up paddleboard racing with Sarah “SUP Junkie” Thornely, former GB national champion, and popular choice winner of the 2024 SUP Connect Woman of the Year award, recognized for her tireless work champ…

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Episode 487: You are never too old to paddle; The Maine canoe builders of Atkinson; College credit for kayaking 1:01:53

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Episode 487~ June 19, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics A group of seniors prove that you are never too old to start paddling Two men, 50 years of friendship and more than 2000 wood canvas canoes built in Atkinson, Maine Go to the University of Montana and get a credit for learning to kayakBy SR

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Waterborne: A 1200 mile Adventure into the Healing Power of Water- With Dan Rubinstein 1:34:22

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In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US. We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, …

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Episode 486: The rescue of Tomata; A paddler pens a mental health letter; Bigfoot lives in Colorado 1:03:39

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Episode 486 ~ June 12, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics When a group of kayakers set out to run waterfalls and it ends up in a different kind of rescue mission A paddler who is burning the candle at both ends, and in the middle, penned a mental health letter Rafters have seen Bigfoot on a trip in Colorado. But we have different ideas on what it was…

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How Courage Crosses Oceans: One Woman’s Stand-Up Paddle for CF Awareness- With Rylee Walker 58:43

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This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate, endurance paddler, and intern at the Piper’s Angels Foundation, known for her unwavering determination and her upcoming documentary Against All Odds. We explore Rylee’s transformational journey—from…

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Season Eight - Trailer 2:15

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We're back soon with a cracking new season in our 10th year! Don't forget to subscribe :) Thank you to this season's sponsors: Starboard, Oscar Propulsion and PaddleUKBy Simon Hutchinson

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Episode 485: Grey Owl Paddles under new ownership; Hallucinogenics in the backcountry; What outdoorsy books are you reading? 1:18:15

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Episode 485 ~ June 5, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics After 50 years in business, Grey Owl Paddles has new owners Taking hallucinogenics in the back country. What could possibly go wrong? Sean has been reading a lot of outdoor themed books lately. What are you reading?By SR

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Episode 484: Mississippi Headwaters Board installs signs; 32 day Patagonia kayak trip; Does paddleboarding cause heart attacks? 59:08

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Episode 484 ~ May 29, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics The Mississippi Headwaters Board has installed signage to help guide paddlers along routes in northern Minnesota Three kayakers have completed a 32 day kayaking trip through remote Patagonia Researchers say standup paddleboarding could lead to life threatening health problems even in fit people…

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Episode 483: What is the Open Canoe Association (OCA); Paddle out against sewage protests; Mountain Equipment Company sold again 58:30

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Episode 483 ~ May 22, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics What is the Open Canoe Association (OCA) and what do they do? Thousands of people paddling out to protest against sewage spilling into UK waters The Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has been sold once more and this time back into Canadian handsBy SR

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Episode 482: Cape Flattery to Miami paddling trip; Want to paddle the Northwest Passage; Sky View tents 1:19:10

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Episode 482 ~ May 15, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics The season of paddling trips has begun and one man is paddling from the north western tip of the United States to the south eastern tip Do you want to paddle the Northwest Passage? There is a chance you could join West Hansen in 2026 Sky View tents give a great view of the night sky through the mesh …

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Episode 481: 7 best water shoes and how to choose; Al Faussett waterfall paddler in 1926; Australia’s ‘Paddle Forward 32’ 1:09:40

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Episode 481 ~ May 8, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics There is a lot of factors that go into your choice of water shoes. We talk about 7 of the best ones and how to make your decision Al Faussett was a man way ahead of his time. He was running huge waterfalls with carved out logs way back in 1926 Australia has put forth its ‘Paddle Forward 32’ plan which…

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Episode 480: Sean’s Sunday paddle; Canoe Museum’s Builders in Residence; Unauthorized test symbols on PFDs 1:09:58

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Episode 480 ~ May 1, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Sean went out for a paddle on his local river to spend an enjoyable morning soaking up the sunshine, enjoying the scenery and picking up trash The Canadian Canoe Museum is launching it’s Builders in Residence program There is a personal flotation company that has put unauthorized UL Solutions test and…

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Episode 479: LA 2028 Olympic paddle sports; 8 must see Boundary Waters waterfalls; Help track wildlife in Indiana 1:08:06

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Episode 479 ~ April 24, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics A decision has been made on which paddle sports are going to be at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles If you are heading to the Boundary Waters, there are at least 8 waterfalls you may want to check out Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources is looking for paddlers to help track wildlife while out…

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Episode 478: A new children’s book by Kevin Callan; Mediterranean dugout canoe seafarers; Spring water safety reminder 1:21:51

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Episode 478 ~ April 17, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan chats about his new children’s book ‘A Spark of Courage‘ Evidence shows that Hunter-Gatherers were crossing the Mediterranean in dugout canoes 8,500 years ago It is spring time and we need to thing about cold water safety when heading out on the water…

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Episode 477: Paddling surging in China; Bronze Age Scandinavian sea canoes; Kayaks for turkey hunting; Surface Water & Ocean Tech satellite 1:10:01

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Episode 477 ~ April 10, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Paddling sports are taking off in China Bronze Age Scandinavians may have traversed the open seas in large canoes If you are into turkey hunting, a kayak may give you an edge Using the Surface Water and Ocean Technologies satellite (SWOT) to study water bodies and measure flow…

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Episode 476: Outdoor Odysseys’ Analog Adventure; ICF Paddle Summit; Adirondack Paddling Symposium; Rafting after Helene 1:13:26

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Episode 476~ April 3, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Outdoor Odysseys Sea Kayaking is offering an incentive to disconnect from technology The International Canoe Federation (ICF) just held its inaugural Paddle Summit in Hangzhou, China Are you heading to the Adirondack Paddling Symposium for 4 days of fun and education? There are a lot of changes to ra…

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Episode 475: Hot air balloon and kayaks; Old Towns 5 new watercraft; Intermittently open/closed lakes and lagoons 1:06:05

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Episode 475~ March 27, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics A hot air balloon + kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards = fun in Canberra Old Town has launched 5 new watercraft What are intermittently open and closed lakes and lagoons?By SR

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Episode 474: QAS Episode 3: Trapper Haskins on the Mississippi; Kevin Callan’s QAS thoughts; Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:17:26

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Episode 474~ March 20, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Trapper Haskins talks about his book Crooked Old River and the many parts of the Mississippi River journey that inspired it Kevin Callan gives his thoughts on the Quiet Adventures Symposium and answers a few questions As per tradition, Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson close out our Quiet Adventure…

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Emergency Podcast: ICF World Cup Announcement 1:16:12

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This week I'm joined by Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely and others in a special 'LIVE' emergency episode following the announcement of a number of new events by the ICF, including the award of a World Cup event to Torbay, Devon in 2026. We talk to the man central to the bid, Brendon Prince as well as guests including racers and brands reacting to this e…

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Episode 473: Quiet Adventures Symposium Episode 2, Solo kayaking the Maine Island Trail 1:04:49

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Episode 473~ March 13, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Tim Gallaway sat down with Sean at the Quiet Adventures Symposium to talk about solo kayaking the Maine Island TrailBy SR

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Episode 472: Quiet Adventures Symposium; Wolf Moose Foundation; Michigan Waterways Stewards 1:22:23

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Episode 472~ March 6, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Cynthia Donovan talks about the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael George talks about the Wolf Moose Foundation and the research they are doing on Isle Royale Mike Stout of the Michigan Waterways Stewards talks about their efforts in cleaning up Michigan’s waterways…

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Episode 471: Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show; AirLounger and Canoe IV chairs from Crazy Creek; Fritz T. Sprandel ~ Adventure On A Dare 1:12:27

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Episode 471~ February 27, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent the weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show Crazy Creek has two new additions to their outdoor seating: the AirLounger and the Canoe IV Who is author of Adventure On A Dare Fritz T. Sprandel?By SR

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Episode 470: Jackson Kayak acquires Eddyline Kayak; People heading out despite fee increases / inflation; Illegal rafting in Ocho Rios 1:07:47

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Episode 470~ February 20, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Jackson Kayak has acquired Eddyline Kayak and this is a good thing Despite fee increases and inflation, people are still heading outdoors and will continue to do so Illegal rafters in Ocho Rios have been told to stop operating due to security concerns and non-registration…

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Episode 469: Kevin Callan, a voyageur canoe and you?; Junior SUP racing rule change; A Guide To Fighting For Wild Rivers 1:08:39

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Episode 469~ February 13, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan in a voyageur canoe paddling Lake Superior and you could go with him The ICF has introduced a rule change that affects Junior SUP Racers, and it is has a bit of controversy The new video ‘A Guide To Fighting For Wild Rivers’ looks at a proactive method of protecting wild rivers…

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Episode 468: Have the map & compass had their day?; The Venice of Africa; Sean’s Paddling Weekends Project 1:12:09

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Episode 468~ February 6, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Do people need the map and compass anymore or is should we all be relying on our GPS gadgets? In the country of Benin in West Africa lies a city known as the Venice of Africa Limited vacation time plus creative thinking equals Sean’s new paddling project for the spring, summer, and fall…