SUPPAUL Podcast

Peter Hall’s journey into river stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) began with a restless curiosity. Early on, he wanted to take paddleboarding into whitewater—a place where traditional boards didn’t work. That challenge sparked the creation of Hala, an inflatable-only paddleboard company based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. From the outset, Hall’s mission was to design boards that made river SUP not o...

This is Episode 60 of the SUPPAUL Podcast. Russian whitewater SUP athlete Pavel Kochanov joins host Paul Clark (SUPPAUL) for a powerful cross-cultural conversation—translated live by paddling friend Vera Fierce. They discuss Pavel’s viral freestyle videos, overcoming gear shortages in Russia, and how rivers can unite people across borders. From family sacrifices to coaching philosophies and intern...

In this 59th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, Meghan Christian and I talk about being on the road in the van touring throughout southern states including Alabama. Most specifically, we're talking about the Montgomery Whitewater park. This is a great place to build strength and confidence as a paddler. The people are hospitable and the beer is cold. Watch episode on the SUPPAUL YouTube channel:...

Can a paddle board make a good river rescue vehicle? In this episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, we find out. Paul Clark talks with Baker Martin, Hank Cheatham, and Will Saylor about a recent incident on the Big Laurel River in North Carolina. Baker in a kayak got caught backwards in a strainer. Hank and Will were following behind and were able to position themselves to reach Baker and free him from h...

In this 57th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, Paul Clark talks with Brent Allen. The discussion includes his full circle from being raised in Oklahoma, becoming an entrepreneur in the outdoor industry, moving to the California coast, and then back to reestablish his roots in Oklahoma. We talk about industrial whitewater parks in the South, inclusiveness, sustainability, and the value of outdoor pur...

In this 56th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, Paul Clark and cohost Meghan Christian are talking with Montana river SUP paddler Chad "the Dad" Dokken. Chad is leading the charge for exploring the various rivers in souther Montana, including his home river the Gallatin, the Yellowstone, the Madison, and beyond. We talk about his background as an ice climber and family man, and how these ha...

This is the 55th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast. We're talking with Meghan Christian about our "nemesis rapids," those features on the river where we don't always succeed running the first time we attemt them. We think about them, analyze the video footage, study the lines, and even dream about them. Can we succeed in our own terms? My nemesis rapid was the Notch in Big Eddy on t...

In this 54th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast we talk with Meghan Christian at her home in North Carolina. We talk river SUP, paddling communities, building skills, learning from others, anxiety, and fashion. Why do we wear shorts over our wetsuits running rivers on a paddle board? Whitewater paddle boarding is a thing, and we are trying to make it more accessible to people looking to get into it, b...

I'm Paul Clark SUPPAUL. In this 53rd episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast we're talking with Claire Doughtery in Coloma, California about running rivvers on a paddle board. What's her background as a creative photographer? As a whtewater kayaker? And how has her creativity and love for the river translated to her paddle boarding. It's been many months since recording my last episode. But it's not becaus...

In this 52nd Episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, we talk with Scottish river paddle boarders Sam Garthwaite (@frothysup) and Cameron Hopkins (@chopkin_sup). I learned about them through Instagram where they are documenting their adventures in a picturesque landscape of steep creeks, waterfalls, and ledgy drops. Do I dare say "Braveheartesque?"  We talk about their background as paddlers, their en...

In this 51st episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, we're talking with expedition paddle boarder Sean Jansen @Jansen_Journals. He's attemting to paddle the entire length of Baja's 1000-mile coastline of the Sea of Cortez on a paddle board, solo. Unfriendly winds have hindered his progress after completing nearly 400-miles thus far from San Felipe in northern Baja. As such, he's hitting the pause button t...

In this episode we talk with Katie Wood.  She's a physiologist from Ontario.  She's an equestrian, paddle boarder, and outdoor enthusiast.  You can find her in the mountains and the water.  Bold and capable, she's more than comfortable adventuring solo. View this episode on the SUPPAUL YouTube channel. @SUPPAUL.media on IG.  Katie's IG is @pysiooutdoors

In this 49th Episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast we talk with Canadian river paddle boarder Kimberley Kenyon.  She's a strong paddler and a humble human who has an undeniable love for the sport of river running. She's building a community of paddlers in the remote corner of north western Bristish Columbia where she calls home. I had the privileage of talking to her about her background as a paddle...

In this episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, we sit down with Peter Hall in his house in Steamboat Springs, CO. We hear the history of Hala, the inspiration for the fun pun names for the boards, and get his perspective on creating a brand of equipment to express yourself with. We also hear the voices of his family including his daugters taking over the microphones and his wife signing about heading wes...

In this episode, we are on the banks of the Noli River where Michelle and Cohen Atkins recently got married.  They are the SUP "King and Queen" of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. And they are a great couple to talk with about river paddle boarding, having fun together, style, and the complexities of branding in the industry. Enjoy the show.

It's been a little bit since the last episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast.  Since then I have run my home rivers in the PNW, spent the summer exploring new rivers and alpine lakes in Canada, and have spent much of the winter in the SE.  One of the most celebrated South Eastern river is the Gauley.  Known for its lethal undercuts and sieves, big rapids, and infamously raudy Gauley Fest in...

In this episode 45 of the SUPPAUL Podcast we talk with Charlie MacArthur. “C-Mac” is a pioneer of river paddle boarding. One of the first to run rapids in Colorado on a SUP in the early 2000s, he’s teamed with brands to design boards, and has helped shape the river paddle boarding curriculum for the ACA.

Lindsey Richter is the name behind Liv Ladies AllRide, an extremely successful mountain biking training series. In this episode, we talk with her about her background in the outdoor industry, including stating in an early season of Survivor, to creating the Ladies AllRide camps. Be prepared to be inspired!

After a year of the SUPPAUL Podcast, this is episode 43. Cohosting this episode with Jamie Mabe, we are talking with roller skating phenom, Ivey Rose aka SpicyIvey. Ivey has recently broken her leg skating, and is recovering while reminding her large audience of social media followers to stay positive. Hers is a message of boldness, and daring, and empowerment. We are taking fun, overcoming injuri...

Lela Winton (pronounced Leela) is a river enthusiast from North Carolina who can’t get enough of running on paddle boards. I met her when I paddled the Nolichucky last year, and have had the pleasure to tour a few rivers with her since. This is the first SUPPAUL podcast of 2021. Looking forward to more conversations. Enjoy!

In this episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, I begin a cohosting experiment with Jaime Mabe as we talk with Davide Sartoni about making a business of river SUP. Included in the talk is a discussion about certification and setting up people for success on the water.

Reta Boychuk has been a guest on the podcast before. It's my great pleasure to have her on again on this episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast. We catch up with her as she transitions from a busy summer season chasing rivers to a frigid winter where she will continue chasing rivers. She highlights some of her recent adventures and offers advice how to stay warm with icicles in your hair. Ladies and gentl...

Jamie Maybe is a soccer mom, veteran, business person, and adventure paddle boarder. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, she is an outfitter on the Neuse River introducing people to a new type of adventure in the form of adventure SUP. Expect to challenge yourself, we're going to have some Type 2 fun. Visit her site: https://www.holonraleigh.com and social media @holon.raleigh

This podcast has been my effort to reach out to people who are adventure travelers, content creators, and river enthusiasts. It's also my purpose to celebrate a positive outlook on life. In this episode we find all of these with Canadian river surfer Jacob Kelly Quinlan. We talk river surfing, his background as a surfer, and his surfing odyssey to Afghanistan. Good vibes only!! Enjoy

Shannon Thomas is cofounder of Surf Dayton, a river surfing outfitter on the park waves of the Great Miami River running through Dayton, Ohio. He’s been getting people on the river building a community of both athletes and stewards. During covid, people have been looking to stay sane by learning to go with the river flow, embracing good vibes, and bridging divides. Over the last couple of months s...