Happy Paddlin' Podcast
Episodes
Happy Paddlin Ep #17 “You don’t grow while only in Comfort” Isabelle Nelson
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The paddlesports industry will thrive with young paddlers like Isabelle sharing her stoke for water and adventure. In today's episode we get to hear a...
Happy Paddlin Ep #16 Come Together! The hot topic of Direct-to-Consumer Sales in the Paddle Industry
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Paddlin Ep #16 Come Together! The hot topic of Direct-to-Consumer Sales in the Paddle Industry by Happy Paddlin Podcast
Happy Paddlin Ep #15 Springing into Action
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bahen and Ethan talk about their spring events, tariffs and explore the secrets to their simplified version of #vanlife
Checking in with Asheville NC based paddle rep Bahen Privett Ep #14
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Bahen's content here: https://www.youtube.com/@southeasternpaddlesports https://www.facebook.com/southeasternpaddlesports https://www.insta...
On the road in Big Sky Country Ep #13
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan are traveling across Montana, Wyoming and Idaho and join us in this episode after hours in the parking lot of Rivers, Lakes and Oceans i...
You quit your corporate job to own a kayak biz? Ep #12
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan made their way down to Moss Landing CA to visit Kayak Connection's location next to the abundant wildlife experience within Elkhorn Slou...
For the Love of Boats in Santa Cruz Ep #11
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We toured N CA last week and spent a couple days in Santa Cruz and Moss Landing. The sun was starting to finally return to CA and thus our trip had us...
Cyril Derreumaux on his epic paddle from CA to HI Ep #10
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cyril Derreumaux just completed an epic 2400 mile kayak from California to Hawaii! He's been doing the media rounds and we were able to dive deep not ...
Conversations with Paddlesports Rep Legend Kurt Renner Ep #9
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Renner began his canoe/kayak distribution and Rep career in 1976 and has driver millions of miles around the country promoting paddlesports. He's...
Bound for the Big Gear Show and a conversation with John from Olympic Outdoor Center Ep #8
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan both have been on a major road tear the last couple of weeks and now head to the Big Gear Show in Utah together. This late evening podca...
Batteries Charged Ep #7
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan and Dan wrap up "Boater Week" in Bend and share some of the secret spots they paddled in all types of kayaks and canoes. What's the point of bui...
Paddle Week Ep #6
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Seth crash Ethan's house for the week in their pursuit to capture the perfect weather and water that has finally arrived in Bend. Seth's discu...
Bustin' at the Seams Ep #5
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode #5 we talk tales from the road, best and worst of the demo, what to do with your store right now, paddling with dogs and the direct to...
Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #4
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan return to share industry news, gossip and passion for paddling. 2022 paddlesports state of the industry. What kind of events work? Can p...
Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #3
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan catch up once again in the midst of a very busy spring. Ethan had just returned from a very busy Northwest Paddle Festival and Dan had b...
Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #2
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Ethan catch up on a phone call in the midst of the busiest time of our season. We talk about the new Hobie Passport and their well timed relea...
Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #1
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Happy Paddlin' Podcast was recorded late night Saturday on April 6, 2019 at the sales counter of Headwaters Adventure Company in R...