Double Bitter

Two cameras, a mountain meadow and a crowd that wasn't thrilled to see the television crew. That's how Tommy Sanders remembers his first STIHL TIMBERSPORTS series broadcast in 1990.   On this episode of Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim welcome the longtime voice of the U.S. series for a conversation about the sport's early days, its unforgettable competitors, and the work that goes into bringing every...

What does it take to go from a 4-H competitor in Nova Scotia to representing Canada on the world stage? In this episode of Double Bitter, Kim and Ryan sit down with third-generation dairy farmer and STIHL TIMBERSPORTS athlete Connor Morse. Connor shares how he progressed from youth competitions to the collegiate woodsmen circuit, won the 2018 Canadian Rookie Championship and joined Team Canada at...

What does it really take to compete in professional timber sports? In this episode of Double Bitter, Geoff Larkin and Marie Durieu join Ryan and Kim to talk about representing Canada internationally, managing pressure on competition day and balancing elite-level training with farming, veterinary school and everyday life. Geoff shares what it was like competing at his third consecutive World Trophy...

What does it take to become the voice of one of the most exciting and physically demanding sports in the world? On today's episode of Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim are joined virtually by Troy Manering, the Canadian broadcaster who has become one of the defining voices of STIHL TIMBERSPORTS across Europe. Originally from Vancouver and now based in Munich, Troy's path into broadcasting was anything b...

Double Bitter is back for Season 2 and we're kicking things off with our first-ever double feature! Ryan and Kim are joined by competitive axe throwers Brad Goodsell and Jess Goodland to explore the growing world of double-bit axe throwing. Brad and Jess share how they discovered the sport, what brought them back after stepping away and how axe throwing has taken them to competitions across Canada...

In this special Double Bitter Winter Warmer Special, Ryan and Kim head to Moncton, New Brunswick to sit down with four-time STILHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Champion Marcel Dupuis inside the Timber Lounge.   Marcel opens up about what it takes to stay at the top for nearly a decade, how consistency has defined his career, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level in Canada and on the wo...

It's the Double Bitter Season 1 Finale — and co-hosts Ryan and Kim are going out in style.   Broadcasting from Ironworks Distillery on the historic Lunenburg waterfront, the duo dives into a full whiskey-tasting experience with Brad from Ironworks, exploring the craft behind their signature Blacksmith Whiskey, the history of the 111-year-old blacksmith shop turned distillery, and the art of single...

On today's episode, Ryan & Kim sit down with Stirling Hart — world-champion timber athlete, springboard chop world-record holder, and all-around legend from Squamish, BC — for one of the most entertaining, insightful, and downright hilarious episodes yet. From dominating the STIHL Timber Sports Series to wild stories of competing on the world stage , Stirling opens up about his journey in lumberja...

In this episode of Double Bitter, we sit down with none other than Ceola McGowan, two-time world champion and reigning Canadian champion in double bit axe throwing. Fresh off her victory at the Canadian Championships in Barrington, Ceola joins us with her trophy in hand to share the thrill of competition, the mental toughness it takes to perform under pressure, and the unique training routines tha...

Get ready to meet Suzy Atwood, the powerhouse axe thrower, community leader, and president of the Nova Lumberjack Society. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey from picking up her first axe to winning multiple podiums at the World Championships and the Swiss Open. She also dives into her passion for bringing the Canadian Axe Throwing Championships to Barrington, Nova Scotia, and how her initia...

This week on Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim sit down with Darren Hudson. Darren isn't just any guest—he's the owner of Timber Lounge Axe Throwing (Dartmouth & Moncton), the founder of Wild Axe Productions, and the visionary behind the Wild Axe Championships TV series on TSN.   But beyond that, he's a 7-time world champion log roller, a Nova Scotia legend, and someone whose family heritage is deeply r...

This week on Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim sit down with Darren Hudson. Darren isn't just any guest—he's the owner of Timber Lounge Axe Throwing (Dartmouth & Moncton), the founder of Wild Axe Productions, and the visionary behind the Wild Axe Championships TV series on TSN. But beyond that, he's a 7-time world champion log roller, a Nova Scotia legend, and someone whose family heritage is deeply roo...

This week on Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim sit down with Josh Clark from Stihl Timbersports Canada. Josh has helped shape competitions across North America — but today, he steps into the spotlight to talk shop.   From his roots in Ontario bush parties to a career producing concerts and festivals with artists like Ringo Starr, Colin Hay, and the Beach Boys, Josh brings a wealth of stories from the li...

In the debut episode of Double Bitter , co-hosts Ryan and Kim crack open the mic, the bitters, and the whiskey to kick off a brand-new podcast that pairs the grit of timber sports with the smooth finish of handcrafted cocktails. For their first pour, Kim mixes a smoked applewood old fashioned featuring Caldera Whiskey and Ironworks spiced apple bitters—a drink tailored for their inaugural guest: ...

Double Bitter podcast is a series of captivating interviews with the most interesting characters from the world of timbersports and axe throwing. While our expert lumberjack host, Ryan McIntyre, chats with guests, his lovely co-host, Kim Moser blends  finely crafted Old Fashioned cocktails live while tailoring the recipe to each guest.  Grab a axe and pour a glass, this is Double Bitter.