B-Flow Sessions: The Whitewater Kayaking Podcast. Presented by Pucon Kayak Retreat

(we attempted to fix previous bugs with the sound quality of this episode) In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we have a great conversation with Boyd Ruppelt of ⁠Clean Line Kayaking⁠ Boyd takes us through becoming a ⁠pro kayaker at 35⁠ , how he finds flow, helping others find their flow and drops a ⁠Pucon Kayak Retreat⁠ Pro Flow Tip on waterfall running. Thanks to our sponsors: Pucon Kayak Retreat...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down with one of the founders and former CEO of Dagger Kayaks, Joe Pulliam on the 38th anniversary of the founding of Dagger Kayaks! Join us as we explore the rich history of paddle sports with Joe Pulliam, a legend in the industry and co-founder of Dagger Kayaks. Discover insights into kayak design, industry evolution, and memorable river adventures that...

On this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down with Polly Green . Polly is professional whitewater kayaker, instructor, medium and spiritual guide. Join us as we explore Polly Green's extraordinary journey through kayaking, filmmaking, and spiritual growth. Discover how she finds flow on and off the water, the importance of embracing beginner's mindset, and her insights on adventure, resil...

In this episode I sit down with the Captain himself, Bryan Kirk. Hear how Bryan found his flow on the Potomac River and at Virginia Tech. Follow along as he takes you through a lifetime of paddling, competing, designing and now cartwheeling long boats on the Potomac! Thanks to our sponsors: Pucon Kayak Retreat Dagger Kayaks and our partners Sawyer Paddles and Oars Stohlquist Level Six

Check out this episode of B-Flow Sessions as I sit down with former pro-kayaker Keith Liles. Keith takes us through learning to paddle on the Ocoee River, getting sponsored by Dagger Kayaks, making the US freestyle team and the hey day of the pro circuit. Thanks to our sponsors: Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks and to our partners: Sawyer Paddles Stohlquist PFD's Level Six Gear

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, sponsored by Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks, host Brad Burden interviews accomplished paddler Ava Christensen. They discuss Ava's journey in kayaking, her experiences on the water, and the importance of community and mentorship in the sport. Ava shares memorable moments, challenges faced, and her advice for new and returning paddlers. The conversation...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, host Brad Burden reconnects with Kesha Thompson, a seasoned kayaker and instructor. They discuss Kesha's early experiences in kayaking, the importance of mentorship in the whitewater community, and the concept of flow in both kayaking and life. Kesha shares her personal stories of overcoming challenges, the thrill of finding flow on the river, and her aspira...

Check out this episode of B-Flow Sessions with extreme kayaker and Marine, Mike Ferraro of ⁠Mountain to Sea Apparel.⁠ . Mike takes us through finding his flow in the mountains of Western NC and going to school at Western Carolina University (the Harvard of kayaking!). Mike tells an epic tale of discovering a creek with some folks he just met and how he balances being an active duty Marine with cha...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down with Aleta McCleskey (Miller). Aleta is former US team member in slalom, freestyle and surf! Listen as she takes us from her roots on the Ocoee river to paddling all over the world and competing at a very high level in multiple disciplines. We then how Aleta finds her flow today with kids on easy whitewater and in life. Thanks to our sponsors Pucon Ka...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down the traveling nomad of kayaking Abby Holcombe. Here how she got her start when her parents sold it all to set out traveling in a Winnebago to then branching out on her own. She tells how she focuses on freestyle while also keeping the stroke alive and epic days in her creek boat. Thanks to our sponsor Pucon Kayak Retreat . To learn more about your dre...

In this episode we sit down with one of the best freestyle kayakers of time, and a man that personified style with his flow on the water and in life. Jimmy Blakeney of Solo Brands takes us through his beginning at Virginia Tech and onto the Pro Freestyle Tour. He then takes us through the evolution of the sport and how he evolved to find flow in SUP and now surfing. Thanks as always to our sponsor...

In this episode we take our first trip across the pond to have a great conversation with UK paddler and European Legend of whitewater Simon Westgarth of Gene17 kayaking . Listen as Simon talks about finding his flow, how he has evolved in kayaking, some epic adventures and advice to paddlers young and old. If you are interested in a paddling adventure of your own in Europe or Chile check out Simon...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, host Brad Burden engages in a deep conversation with paddler Bill Hester about the essence of finding flow in paddling and life. They reflect on their personal journeys, the importance of mentorship, and the role of community in the paddling world. Bill shares memorable experiences from his paddling adventures, the significance of technique, and the challenges f...

In this episode we sit down with the woman who has inspired and helped so many people on and off the river Anna Levesque. We hear how Anna found her flow, her advice to paddlers and how she has managed a recent injury and how she turns set backs into triumphs. Thanks to our sponsor, Pucon Kayak Retreat and our partners: Dagger Kayaks Sawyer Paddles Stohlquist PFD's Level 6 Gear

Join me as we sit down with 1996 Olympian Wayne (Wayner) Dickert. He takes us through his history of finding the flow, competing, instructing and becoming a minister. Hear how he and his wife got married on the banks of the Ocoee and then later how his ministry River of Life helped to build wells for clean water in Haiti. Of course we will run the "rapids" and hear about his "final...

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, host Brad Burden sits down with Emily Jackson of Jackson Kayaks , a two-time world champion in freestyle kayaking. They discuss Emily's journey in the sport, the influence of her family, and the importance of finding flow both on the water and in life. Emily shares her experiences with health challenges, her current endeavors in the kayaking community, and her p...

Tune in as in this episode I sit down with Dagger Ambassador Todd McGinnis. Todd tells us how he found the flow and how he gives back to the sport through his work with Team River Runner, a program for vets to find their flow, ACA , US Freesytle and as an instructor for Endless River Adventures. Thanks to our sponsor Pucon Kayak Retreat and Flow Partners Dagger Kayaks Sawyer Paddles Stohlquist PFD...

Listen as we talk with Kirk Eddlemon of Ace Kayak School . Kirk takes us on a philosophical journey of how to find flow on water and in life. We hear how this Dagger Ambassador finds joy and flow on the water through the wild places kayaking has taken him and sharing the sport with everyone from his family to his students to the paddlers of the Southeast who have read and used his guidebooks, Whit...

Join me as I talk with 2023 World Freestyle Kayak Champion Sage Donnelly. Listen as Sage tells us about her drive to compete, growing up learning to paddle and overcoming health challenges along the way to be one of the best multi-discipline kayakers of her generation. This episode is brought to you by: Pucon Kayak Retreat puconkayakretreat.com and our partners Dagger Kayaks dagger.com Sawyer Padd...

Listen as we talk to one of the greatest to ever do it. Andrew Holcombe grew up on the banks of the Nantahala River and took his paddling skill all over the world. A freestyle world medalist and Green River Race winner, but those who know Andrew know him as one of the most humble and smoothest paddlers of all time. B-Flow Sessions is presented by Pucon Kayak Retreat. puconkayakretreat.com Thanks t...

In this episode of B-Flow sessions Chris Gragtmans and I get REAL! Chris takes us through how his upbringing lead to him being so multi-faceted in a kayak. He then talks about the generation of kayakers that were his peers and the rivalries they shared. Finally, and most impact-fully Chris talks about his work in the mental health space through his non profit Bright Shadow . He then, in a powerful...

On this episode we are joined by one of the most decorated and successful kayakers of all time, Adriene Levknecht. A is a 14 time winner of the Green Race, a USA Freestyle team member, paramedic, wildfire fire fighter and all around BAD A! Recently Adriene was suffered a shoulder injury that is going to require surgery. A Go-Fund Me has been established to help Adriene off set her out of pocket ex...

How often do you get to hear from someone who stood atop an Olympic Podium and hear their National Anthem played with a gold medal around their neck? Today is that day, part 2 of our Slalom Series. Join me as I have a great conversation with Joe Jacobi, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in C2. Listen as he tells us how he was fortunate to find his flow in the DC area, a hotbed for slalom racers of the da...

First in our slalom series! Listen as we sit down with 3 time Olympic Slalom Kayaker Scott Shipley. Scott tells us all bout the mindset to dedicate your life to flow and the commitment needed to be an Olympian. He also takes us through what urban whitewater center design is like with his company S2O Designs and their impact on the sport. As always, big thanks to our partners: Dagger Kayaks Sawyer...

The 4th in our legends series. Check out this great episode of B-Flow Sessions as I chat with the legend himself, Clay Wright. Clay takes us through how he found flow on the water through family, how emerged as one of the best kayakers of all time and what he does to stay in flow today even through injury. Thanks to our partners Dagger Kayaks Sawyer Paddles and Oars Stohlquist PFD's Level6 Paddlin...