Tim Barnum

Worst Friends Paddle Pod

Leisure EN ↓ 85 episodes

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

Author

Tim Barnum

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 1-2: Worst Friend(ship) 11.12.2025

Inspired by the Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd film Friendship, Colin and Tim dig deeper into the idea of "Worst Friends", what the term means, and how they're constantly portrayed in the movies. They discuss the various types of dinks that make up a worst friend, and explore how these pieces fit into friend groups as a whole ranging from gangsters, bowling buddies, stoners and stepsisters. Questions...

Episode 1-1.5: Monday Movie Minute - Micksion: Impossible 08.12.2025

It's time for a Monday Movie Minute with the Mick as Colin ranks the Mission: Impossible movies from 1-10. But aren't there only eight movies? Give it a listen to hear what kind of shenanigans Colin is pulling this time. No Tim today as he's currently overseas securing funding for his summer movie festival. Special thank you to our sponsor for this episode "Oh, Oh, You're Bad! Baseball Camps" This...

Episode 1-1: The Running Men 04.12.2025

The innagural episode of the Worst Friends Podcast Network's newest show Mick at the Movies! In this episode, the worst friends kick the tires on some new segments that discuss movies on both the small and big screen. We veer off for some non movie related topics, before returning with a jumbo bicep discussion of The Running Man - both the 1987 Arnold flick, and the brand new Glenn Powell vehicle....

Introducing Mick at the Movies! 30.11.2025

Colin and Tim are back with a podcast topic even more rare and hard to find than stand up paddleboarding, MOVIE OPINIONS! Grab some popcorn, slather it in hot sauce, and enjoy the movies with your Worst Friends.

Episode 3-15: The Season Finale! 23.11.2025

In Worst Friends fashion, the guys did not make an outline for the finale, going full improv. After some coffee talk (5:18), the Worst Friends Paddle Pod Awards Committee shockingly announces end-of-year awards (12:44). When the lenghty ceremony wraps, Tim and Colin mull reviving the 100-mile river goal for next year (52:10) and talk about some movies they want to watch or have recenlty watched (5...

Episode 3-14 - One Paddle After Another 20.10.2025

The guys are excited about a new movie, but first, during Paddle Prattle (2:30), Tim runs down a pair of fall paddles and Colin talks about Nice Racks. In "Sup with SUP?" (16:05) the fellas tease a potential new project and give an update on Scake. Tim reflects on a statement made last episode (30:28) and then the boys do a deep dive into "One Battle After Another" (37:13) wtih spoilers, so tread...

Episode 3-13: Bank, Crank & Shank Retrospective 21.09.2025

The Worst Friends are at it again to talk about their annual paddle trip on the Au Sable River. But first, they talk Lions football during Paddle Prattle (0:48) and discuss whether they feel it was a lost year for paddling and podcasting (8:40). Colin tells pople "You might be a new homowner if..." and shares some of the lows of moving into a new house (17:41). In Sup with SUP, Tim shares the succ...

Episode 3-12: A Fresh Perspective - Planning a Paddle Trip with Jay 22.08.2025

Friend of the Pod and IRL friend Jay joins Tim to discuss palnning this year's Bank, Crank & Shank - a new experience for him (6:33). Tim got a new Dog Knife (2:13) and a copy of the Paddler's Guide to Michigan (4:55). The pair of 41-year-olds give updates on their health and training as they approach the multi-day paddle trip (17:57) and Jay tries his hand at the MIssouri Sports Quiz (23:21)....

Episode 3-11: What's Next 16.08.2025

To honor the Episode number, Tim counts down his top five 311 songs (0:46). During Paddle Prattle (2:21), he talks breaking out of a paddle slump and sneaking snacks into a movie for the first time as a grown man. The Worst Friends reunite for a paddle (9:43) and Tim runs down what's upcoming on the pod for the rest of the season (11:53). Follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram.  

Episode 3-10: The Paddling Dynasty Spreads 20.07.2025

Going it alone, Tim talks about paddling while camping with the family and powering through books (0:42). The "Utah" counter is in full swing when he talks about his work trip there, hiking Dead Horse Point State Park (6:10) and paddling at Palisade State Park (7:28). Tim also talks abotu a dietary challenge he undertook while on the road. During a delayed Sup with SUP (17:17), the Worst Friends'...

Episode 3-9: Return of the Mick Part Deux 23.06.2025

Wow it's the 50th Episode of the podcast and Colin makes his long-awaited return for the milestone occasion! Colin describes his time off and Tim discusses recent paddles and river etiquette during a marathon Paddle Prattle (3:19). Paddle Fit and Vault Toilet Reviews are a big hit, as reported during Sup with SUP (32:37). Then the guys take the conversation off the water to discuss getting lost wh...

Episode 3-8: Paddler on Fire 04.06.2025

The world's fastest woman on a SUP, Katniss Paris, joins the podcast! After Tim recaps some of his recent trips in Paddle Prattle (1:32), Katniss talks about competing in Greece and upcoming races in California (8:18), and her first tastes of success in SUP (29:30). In an effort to launch SUP and Katniss' career into the stratosphere, Tim helps her develop a catchy nickname (53:06). Like and Follo...

Episode 3-7: Muskrats, Hangovers and the Audit 20.05.2025

The podcast survived its audit by the Department of Podcast Efficiency (DOPE). Tim discusses recent paddles on the Pine River and the Hubscher Park Hair of the Dog (2:34). Goal updates and the latest on friends of the pod competing in Europe is shared during Sup with SUP? (9:00). A Hollywood power couple nickname is established (12:58) and the possibily of a SUP for a spouse and paddling over ship...

Episode: 3-6 The Alternative Paddle Pod 03.05.2025

Tim announces the podcast is changing before covering the first time mowing his lawn this year and paddling Lake Delton in Wisconsin Dells (5:08). While talking Wisconsin, Tim goes on a Stream of Consciousness about water parks (10:43). During Sup with SUP (15:25) he shares how a tradesman's wit salvaged a paddle with his cousin John. Like and follow the podcast on Facebook . 

Episode 3-5: Tim and Maddi Solve the Tariff Crisis 15.04.2025

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)...

Episode 3-4: March Merits 01.04.2025

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 lo...

Episode 3-3: Tim Paddles Alone 10.03.2025

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 Facebook and Instagram . 

Episode 3-2: A Fresh Perspective - Kelly Rudolph 25.02.2025

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 shar...

Episode 3-1: It's All Connected Man 12.02.2025

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 Connecte...

2025 New Years Special 03.01.2025

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...

Worst Friends Christmas Special? 12.12.2024

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 recomm...

Worst Friends Halloween Special 29.10.2024

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)...

Episode 2-17: The Season Finale! 03.10.2024

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 Padd...

Episode 2-16: SUPtember: Paddleganza 2: Men of the River 19.09.2024

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 Ti...

Episode 2-15: The Rivers Left Unpaddled 10.09.2024

The guys kick off SUPtember by discussing the paddles they didn't take. And then they pivot to recent paddles on Derby Lake and Kent Lake (5:52). Tim finds what he's looking for during the U2 paddle (10:58), the guys bail on the Detroit River (21:34) and beach chorizo (23:46) leaves Colin feeling Dazed and Confused. Final paddles of the season, fall paddles and Colin's 100th logged paddle (33:29)...

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