Dabbling In Paddleism Podcast
Episodes
E30: 1 Year Anniversary!!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas celebrates the 1 year anniversary of the show, gives a recap of 2025, and dives into upcoming changes and what is to com...
E29: Dave Maitland & Scott Worthington - 700 Miles to the Bering Sea
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down again with Dave Maitland and Scott Worthington to chat about the second half of their 2000 mile journey source...
E28: Team Outlaws - Lauren Anderson & Sean Lougheed's 3rd Place Yukon 1000 Finish
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with brother and sister in-law Lauren Anderson and Sean Lougheed out of Ontario, Canada. They finished 3rd ove...
Ep. #27: Alex Somoano unfiltered on 3 years of Last Paddler Standing
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Alex Somoano, massage therapist and stand up paddle boarder originally hailing from Cuba who emigrated to...
Ep. #26: Ryan Milby - Founder of Llama Racks
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Ryan Milby out of Missouri, who is a self-proclaimed normal dude, Chief Hobby Officer, and founder of Lla...
Ep. #25: Esther Wheeler Comes Out On Top Again at the YRQ!!
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Esther Wheeler one of the premier ultramarathon female paddlers who just came out on top again this year ...
Ep. #24: Michelle Bousquet - Ultra Turned Ultra Paddler & 3rd Place in the 2025 YRQ
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Michelle Bousquet, ultramarathon runner and paddler out of Montreal who just podiumed in the 2025 Yukon R...
Ep. #23: Alain Morvan - Never Give Up: The story of the Loire 725
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Alain Morvan out of France who is the race director for the Loire 725, which is the longest ultramarathon...
Ep. #22: Ben Lott Keeps Coming Back to the Yukon
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Ben Lott out of New Zealand who is an ultramarathon paddler, mountaineer, adventurer, trail runner, adven...
Ep. #21: Glenn Nolan & Maureen Hatherley - Back-to-Back YRQ & Yukon 1000
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Glenn Nolan and Maureen Hatherley out of Ontario, Canada. Glenn and Maureen are absolute gems and certain...
Ep. #20: Trey Reaves & The Tennessee River Record
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Trey Reaves out of Alabama, who has accomplished more than most men and without the use of his legs. Trey...
Ep. #19: Jake VanLue - 1st place male solo 2025 Suwannee 230
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Jake VanLue out of Southwestern Missouri who recently took 1st place in the male solo kayak class in the ...
Ep. #18: Deed Ziegler of Recpak
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Deed Ziegler, founder of the backcountry and adventure lightweight nutrition company, Recpak. Deed’s co...
Ep. #17: Dave Maitland & Scott Worthington - 2000 mile Yukon River source to sea attempt
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Dave Maitland & Scott Worthington, two awesome Kiwis that live their lives seeking adventure and time in ...
Ep. #16: Bobby Johnson - Stories of the Destruction of the Human Body & Mind
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Bobby Johnson out of Clearwater, Florida. While he certainly doesn’t admit to it, Bobby’s racing reco...
Ep. #15: David Thomas of Stellar Kayaks USA
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with David Thomas of Stellar Kayaks USA who is both co-owner and a design team member. Of note, this is not a ...
Ep. #14: Ryan Gillikin - 1st place 2024 female solo AL650 finisher!
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Ryan Gillikin out of Bay Minnette, Alabama who is always a top contender in ultra paddle races and notabl...
Ep. #13: Bobby Johnson & Brandon Grundy - '25 Everglades Challenge Record!!
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Brandon Grundy and Bobby Johnson, both out of Florida, who just broke the Everglades Challenge record in ...
Ep. #12: Coach Zoe Nance
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Thomas sits down with athlete, exercise physiologist, and veteran coach, Zoe Nance from Uphill Athlete. Zoe has spent 3 decades ...
Ep. #11: Dr. Alison Kole - Sleep deprivation training/mitigation (part 2)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of 2 in my collaboration series with Dr. Alison Kole of the "Sleep is My Waking Passion Podcast." In this episode Alison and I conti...
Ep. #10: Dr. Alison Kole - Sleep deprivation training/mitigation (part 1)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So for this episode we're going to do something a little different. First of all, my previous episodes have been released every 2 weeks, but here I'm ...
Ep. #9: Craig Sawyer - Renaissance Man
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Craig Sawyer, a veteran ultramarathon paddler and true renaissance man. As the filmmaker of the Yukon 100...
Ep. #8: Matt Jones - Endurance Paddling & Climbing Coach
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with Matt Jones out of Charleston, SC… a stand up paddle board racer, rock climber, and coach in both the cl...
Ep. #7: Alicia & Ruthie Reaves - Winning AL650 Crew
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with veteran ultramarathon crew member Alicia Reaves as well as her daughter Ruthie Reaves, high school soccer...
Ep. #6: Jeff Matthews & John Wellens - 2024 Yukon 1000 Team Epic
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas sits down with veteran paddlers Jeff Matthews and John Wellens who are definitely not novices when it comes to voluntary...
Ep. #5: Trey Reaves - 1st Overall Back-to-Back AL650 Champ in Solo Fashion!!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Thomas sits down with veteran ultramarathon paddle racer, Trey Reaves, out of Florence, Alabama who just became the first ever overall back-to-b...
Ep. #4: Mirko Prüfer - Veteran Ultramarathon Paddler
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Chris Thomas sits down with veteran paddler, Mirko Prüfer, out of Germany who got his paddle racing start on a dragonboat racing team. In this...
Ep. #3: Greg Wingo - You're entering a world of pain... AL650/Last Paddler Standing Race Director
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re entering a world of pain… In this episode, I chat with a mastermind in human suffering and adventure, Greg Wingo out of Alabama. As the rac...
Episode 2: Lindsey Tilton - 1st Female AL650 SUP Finisher!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Thomas chats with Lindsey Tilton, a dominant force in the ultramarathon paddling world out of Jupiter, Florida who just became ...
Episode 1: David Miller - 2024 AL650 2nd Place Finish
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with David Miller, an up-and-coming ultramarathon endurance paddler from North Carolina. We’ll talk about many of his already i...