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Insightful and entertaining discussions about paddle sports. Based in Michigan.

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15 APR 2025 · Our favorite Canadian paddler Maddi LeBlanc joins Tim for a tariff-free discussion. During Paddle Prattle (0:50), the two squash any potential paddle beef and Tim gives updates on his river goal. In Sup with SUP (6:52), Maddi dishes on the upcoming Euro Tour and then Tim spreads the word on the paddling Film Festival. Later, the two talk about Maddi's additional duties as a content crestor (32:44) and SUP reporter (53:24). Finally, Maddi's Canadian knowledge and allegiance is tested during the Famous Canadians Quiz 2.0 (58:57). Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.
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1 APR 2025 · Battling a cold, the Iron Man of Podcasting, Tim, looks back on March and what makes it a great month for paddling. During Paddle Prattle, (1:15) he talks about his coldest paddle ever, canceled plans and being sick. The pod was recently slighted, and during Sup with SUP, (3:48) Tim asserts why he thinks it could be the cause of a simmering paddle beef. He is excited his wife - whom he will no longer refer to in the Borat voice - is considering giving paddling another shot. Finally, Tim counts down the top 5 March Merits as it pertains to paddling (6:15). Listen and see if you agree!Â
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10 MAR 2025 · Tim goes it alone in this solo mini pod. During Paddle Prattle (1:17) he laments the delay in his first paddle and recaps the Sloppy Boys live podcast. In Sup with SUP (6:52), board conditions and repairs are considered, and then Tim lists reasons he would be a great brand ambassador for a paddle baord company. Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047 andhttps://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/.Â
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25 FEB 2025 · American Canoe Association Ohio State Director Kelly Rudolph joins Tim to offer her Fresh Perspective. During Paddle Pratte (1:45) Kelly talks about an upcoming instructor course and her paddling roots, while Tim details the Choice Rewards program and its perks. The Cleveland Boat Show is recapped by Kelly during Sup with SUP (15:14) and Tim rolls out the White Lotus Season 3 SUP Watch. Kelly shares her paddling history (24:00) and why she took up the cause of paddling safety (33:57). She also tells about some of her favorite paddlign spots in Ohio (36:03). Finally, to round out the discussion, Tim administers the Ohio Quiz! (40:33). Follow the podcast onhttps://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047.
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12 FEB 2025 · Season 3 is officially here! No more offseason BS! The guys have talk about their new podcast equipment (1:53), discuss the upcoming Sloppy Boys live pod (4:40) and remove the curtain to come up with a Worst Friends Glossary update live (8:03). Plenty of guest are expected this year (13:39). Find out who. Tim is working earnestly on his book, which leads downa rabbit hole of how "It's All Connected" to Brian ENo, David Lynch (RIP), Toto and an HBO documentary (16:30). During Mick at the Movies (28:21), Colin lists his favorite Irish actors. After the break, the hosts share upcoming paddle and travel plans, and Colin makes a HUGE announcement (40:29). Prospecting for gold (47:08) and paddling trips (54:14) rounds out the episode. Like and Follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093346454047 and https://www.instagram.com/worstfriendspaddlepod/
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3 JAN 2025 · The guys ring in 2025 with a HUGE change - the Ketchup is gone and replaced by Paddle Prattle (2:03). Big news in the paddling world is reported during Sup with SUP? (16:29) Tim goes all in on Moana 2 and the film industry during a STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS (33:50). After the break Colin and Tim share their New Years Paddlelutions (37:45) before showing their appreciation for the streaming platform Pluto (55:33). Colin then takes the Pluto Quiz! (69:09). Email the show at worstfriendspaddling@gmail.com.
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12 DEC 2024 · Tim and Colin for a Christmas special noteably absent of any holiday discussion. But they do cover plenty of ground! Tim has a few people he's tired of seeing and hearing about (1:12). Colin offers up some thoughts on the election (9:39). The guys talk about podcast ratings and the timelessness of the paddle pod (12:00). Will there be tariffs on SUPs? (14:33) Does Colin or Tim have any good recommendations in the way of movies or TV shows? (27:55) Who will lead the Department of Podcast Efficiency? (38:11) After these questions are answered, Colin and Tim talk Gladiator 2 (40:25), which leads into a conversation about paddling on film and a new website idea, Mr. Fin (44:28). The Worst Friends ponder attending the Paddling Film Festival (56:29) and share ways to maintain a paddle bod (61:08). Like and follow the Worst Friends Paddle Pod on Facebook.
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29 OCT 2024 · The Gruesome Twosome present their scariest epsiode yet! The guys talk petrifying fall paddles (1:14). Tim presents a Halloween concoction - a potion if you will - that Jack Nicholson would love (11:09). Colin talks about some near-zombies he saw in concert before the guys discuss Tom Petty's paddling songs, and his spooky songs (22:38). Colin administers the Bob Dylan or Bro Country exam (32:25) and discusses the pains of aging he realized were affecting him during a golf outing (42:00). Vampires and other frightening things are making their way to the small screen (59:43) and Will Ferrell's movies are ranked (63:38).Â
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3 OCT 2024 · All godd things must come to an end. In the season finale, Tim talks about his Peach Lake Paddle and the Immaculate Rental (3:40), Colin talks about making that bread (8:43), literally, not like money. Tim holds an impromptu private film festival (11:18) and Colin announces unsanctioned season awards (35:22), even though technically there are only Midseason Awards. The guys take a ride in the Paddle Pod Time Machine (57:17) and Tim administers the OG Worst Friends Quiz (58:56) to an unsuspecting Colin.
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19 SEP 2024 · SUPtember continues with another PADDLEGANZA! The Men of the River, Tim and Colin, issue a clarification regarding fertizlizer and herbicide (1:43). Tim claims Beetlejuice Beetlejuice proved Hollywood is back! (3:31) Colin pitches a new movie in the Twisters family (6:10) and the guys reflect and Gary Cole and Gary Coleman (17:45). A big Rest in Paddling goes out to James Earl Jones (22:35) and Tim asks the question - are the folks at Paddle Antrim fans of the pod? (27:37). Colin runs down his return to the Au Sable River (36:20), Tim recaps his Pere Marquette River paddle (44:50) and the convenience of car-spotting is discussed (64:20). This episode is sponsored by US-12 Marine & BatteryMan.Â
Insightful and entertaining discussions about paddle sports. Based in Michigan.
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