SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast

10th Anniversary Edition - Racing, Adventure & What Comes Next - With SUPjunkie

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?In this special anniversary episode, Sarah flips the format and sits down with Simon to refl...

A Year on the Water - The SUPfm Podcast's 2025 Annual Review with Sarah Thornley

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection,...

Into the Great Bear – Norm Hann’s Adventures on Canada’s Wild Coast

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you trade a safe and secure teaching career, for a life on the wild side.We sit down with Norm Hann, Canadian expedition paddler, gu...

The SUPfm Podcast Book Club 2025 – With Dan Rubinstein

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Need some inspiration for your next paddling read — or a gift for the paddler in your life? The annual SUPfm Book Club brings together stories and r...

Paddling in the Land of Genghis Khan: An Expedition Down Mongolia’s Hidden Rivers

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to paddle through one of the world’s most remote landscapes — where eagles soar, nomads wave from the riverbank, and adventure b...

Mental Performance in SUP: Building an Elite Mindset with Kirsty MacMillan

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to paddling better isn’t more training — but better thinking?We sit down with Kirsty MacMillan, Paddle Monster Coach coach and fou...

SUP News Update : Wollen's SUPer Festival 2025 / SUP Connect Awards / Charlie Head /

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We'll be back with our regular episodes later in the year, but this mid-season update covers the upcoming Wollens Super Festival, the winners of the 1...

Beyond the Basics: Larry Cain on Training Smarter for SUP Racing

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medallist, renowned paddle coach, and co-founder of Paddle Monster, kn...

Physical Preparation for Racing : Larry Cain's Guide for SUP Beginners

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medalist, legendary coach, and the force behind Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers of al...

The 'How To' Guide to SUP Racing - Part One

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if SUP racing is for you?In the first of three special 'How To' episodes, we sit down to pull out the hows and the why of stand...

Waterborne: A 1200 mile Adventure into the Healing Power of Water- With Dan Rubinstein

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1...

How Courage Crosses Oceans: One Woman’s Stand-Up Paddle for CF Awareness- With Rylee Walker

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate...

Season Eight - Trailer

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back soon with a cracking new season in our 10th year!Don't forget to subscribe :)Thank you to this season's sponsors:Starboard, Oscar Propulsio...

Emergency Podcast: ICF World Cup Announcement

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm joined by Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely and others in a special 'LIVE' emergency episode following the announcement of a number of new even...

Paddling Under The Midnight Sun: A SUP Journey Down the Yukon River with Barbara and Gunter

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we find out how two ski guides from Austria paddled 3,260km down the Yukon River to the Bering Sea.Barbara and Gunter share how they p...

Everest, the Seven Summits, and a World Record SUP Adventure With Andrew Hughes

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore Andrew I Hughes' remarkable achievements as a professional adventurer, including summiting Everest, completing the Seven Su...

How to SUP the River Rhine: A Summer Adventure With Duncan Houlton

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this specially extended episode, Duncan Houlton discusses his epic experience paddling the entire length of the Rhine AND we share his audio diary,...

From Stroke to SUP: Finding Healing and Empowerment on the Water With Kate Allatt

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by the inspirational Kate Allatt with the story of her remarkable recovery from a condition which medics thought was impossible...

From Mountains to Oceans : Finding Purpose in Adventure Paddling With Bruce Kirkby

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss how Bruce Kirkby uses stand up paddleboarding to explore the rugged coastlines of British Columbia and beyond. Hear about t...

BONUS - A Tribute to the Viking - Casper Steinfath

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, I know we're on a midseason break, but we couldn't lose this opportunity to pay this tribute to the nicest man in SUP, Casper Steinfath.The 2024 ...

Is This the Future of Race Events? - The English Riviera Championships - with Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay,...

Inclusive Paddleboarding and Transforming Lives - With Will Behenna

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Will Behenna, a passionate advocate for innovation for inclusive paddleboarding. Will shares his journey into the sp...

Amazon Adventure - Stories from the River With Caz Dawson

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we dive deep into the Amazon SUP Challenge—a gruelling 330km endurance paddle race through the heart of the Pe...

Pushing Boundaries: Dean Dunbar's Story of Resilience and Adventure

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we feature the inspiring Dean Dunbar, a registered blind athlete who has taken part in numerous extreme sports a...

Unlocking the Secrets of Survival with Laurence Gonzales: Essential Lessons for Every Paddler or Outdoor Adventurer

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're joined by Laurence Gonzales, ex-stunt pilot, extreme sports enthusiast and a celebrated author and expert in the field of surviv...

SUP Twelve 2024 Preview - With Sarah Thornely and Brendon Prince

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode previews the second annual SUP Twelve event taking place on Saturday 13th April 2024 in Torbay, England and which is streaming LIVE on th...

The Chilling Truth: Understanding Cold Shock and Water Safety in SUP - With Professor Mike Tipton (Reissue)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode (recorded in 2021) is another chance to hear our comprehensive discussion with Professor Mike Tipton, a renowned expert in human and appl...

SUP Review of the Year : Pt 2 - Paddling Perseverance, and Planet Patrol

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our packed review of the year, we 've got you another selection of top guests and contributors to showcase the highlights of the...

SUP Review of the Year : Pt 1 - Triumphs, Tributes and Trends

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of this two part episode, Simon and Sarah 'SUP Junkie' Thornely review the year with help from April Zilg. We also remember OG BaySUP end...

The Race for Rivers - With Lizzie Carr

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measur...

The Yukon 1000 Adventure - With Craig, Kim, Martin and Skip

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle ...

Yukon Voices - The Yukon 1000 Experience

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the penultimate episode from this season featuring the Yukon 1000, where we get the immediate take from teams who successfully completed this ...

The Yukon 1000 - On the Start Line at Whitehorse

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 Yukon 1000 is underway and in this episode, race director John Frith takes us through the route, we get updates from teams at the starting li...

The Yukon 1000 - Team Shac and the Moose Chasers

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I speak to two of the four SUP teams taking part in this year's Yukon 1000, Team Shac and the Renegade Moose Chasers.Craig and Skip from Tea...

The Yukon 1000 - With Craig Sawyer

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we spend time with Craig Sawyer, SUP coach and competitor in this year's race, as one part of Team Shac, alongside Scott 'Skip' InnesCraig's...

The Yukon 1000 - With Race Director Jon Frith

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon talks with Jon Frith, the race director of the Yukon 100, the world's longest paddle race. As a former soldier, Jon brings a unique perspective ...

Scotland: Ocean Nation - With Cal Major

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode features the return of Cal Major to the show. Cal's epic three part series Scotland: Ocean Nation is now available to stream for FR...

SUP Twelve and Last Paddler Standing - With Brendon Prince

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special bonus episode recorded with friend of the show, Brendon Prince Brendon brings us up to date with some of the many highlights s...

The SUPfm Book Club Episode 2022 - With April Zilg

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the third annual meeting of the SUPfm book (and film) club, co-hosted this year by World Champion April ZilgIn this episode Simon and April discu...

SUP Surfing Retreats for Veterans - With the SUP Vets

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week in our final episode of the season we feature Bart, Wes and Whit from the SUP Vets, a not for profit organisation who provide SUP surf retre...

The 100th Episode - With Simon and Guests

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week as we celebrate our landmark episode we look back at some of the many guests who've appeared in the show and who helped us reach this incred...

To the End of the Severn - With Craig and James from SUP Shropshire

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and in this episode I speak to Craig and James from SUP Shropshire who recently descended the river ov...

The APP World Tour Hitting London - With Tristan Boxford, Holly Pye, Blue Ewer & Sarah Thornley

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over several days in September 2022, London's Canary Wharf played host to Britain's highest profile SUP event in years, the APP London SUP Open In thi...

Extreme Endurance - With Bart De Zwart

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature the king of endurance paddling, Bart De ZwartBart's successes span multiple race wins for events like Yukon and 11 Cities alongsi...

Indian Surfer Girl - With Tanvi Jagadish

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I speak to Tanvi Jagadish, the original Indian Surfer Girl, who is changing attitudes and expectations about girls spending time in the wate...

The Viking Journeys - With Casper Steinfath (Part Two)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought Viking resilience , into his racing, his adventures and his crossingsWith 6 world titles and 2 ...

Cold Hawaii & Heavy Water - With Casper Steinfath (Part 1)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought the Viking resilience he forged in the waters of Cold Hawaii, into the international racing sce...

Stand-up Paddle-boarding in Great Britain - With Jo Moseley

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by Jo Moseley, film-maker, speaker and now the author of her first book, Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great BritainThis book was ...

Blue Mind - With Dr Wallace J Nichols

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with author Dr Wallace 'J' Nichols ('J' to his friends), who wrote the international best selling book 'Blue Mind'. The book re-defines how we...

The Nomadic Paddler - With David Haze

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features David Haze, the Nomadic Paddler. David, through his own actions ended up serving time for crimes he was fully responsible for. H...

The Athlete Agenda - With April Zilg

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 kicks off with in-form US racer, April Zilg. April has competed at the highest level for a number of years, winning some of the world's bigge...

Standing Up With Ukraine - Bonus Episode

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A short but important episode pulled together collaboratively with Alan from SUP North and John McFadzean from SUP the World (a two time guest on this...

The SUPfm Book Club - With SUPJunkie and Jordan Wylie

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the official annual meeting of the SUPfm book club, helping you to connect with the water, gain information, read about inspirational ...

Being The Greatest - An Interview With Candice Appleby

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No better way to sign off this season, than with a genuine legend and the bona fide queen of the sport, Candice Appleby. A true SUP, surf and SUP surf...

Being Brave Enough -With Jo Moseley

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're delighted to to be talking to Jo Moseley someone who perhaps doesn't need any introduction, particularly in the UKIf you haven't heard...

Marine Wildlife and Blue Health - With Lizzi Larbalestier

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak with Lizzi Larbalestier, enviromentalist and coach, as we harvest her knowledge and her experience of protecting sea mammals and th...

The Physical Benefits of SUP - With Charlie Jones

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to Charlie Jones...by day she's a physiotherapist working for the UK's National Health Service, specialising in muscular-skeletal r...

Whitewater and How to 'Send it' on the River - With Reta Boychuk

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Reta Boychuk, Canada’s first ever female River SUP Instructor who has been 'sending it' through her instructor cooperative and...

My Year of Paddling Daily - With Dave Knight

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Dave Knight from @SUP3six5 who is nearing the end of his challenge to paddle daily for 365 days straight, to inspire others to c...

Adventuring and Instructing - With WSA's Ben Longhurst

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we feature Ben Longhurst, the Technical Director of the innovative (and now extinct) UK organisation, The Water Skills Academy (WSA).W...

How I Circumnavigated the UK by SUP - With Brendon Prince

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brendon Prince makes a triumphant return to the show after his epic 4000km circumnavigation around mainland Britain, which has been covered by interna...

Winning the 11 Cities Race - With 24 hour World Record Holder - Niek Van Der Linde

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features the incredible Niek Van Der Linde, who is the four-time winner of the classic (and gritty) Non-Stop 11 Cities Race. This year he...

Paddling the Emerald Isle - with Dave Ludgate

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature Irish waterman Dave Ludgate, as we sit down for a relaxed chat about paddling across Ireland and his beautiful waters of Cork.Dav...

My Trans-Atlantic SUP Crossing - with Chris Bertish

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're proud to feature Speaker, Author, Filmmaker, Conservationist and Ocean Pioneer, Chris Bertish. Chris has scored a number of incredible...

How to Paddle Belgium and the Balearic Islands - with Veronique Musumeci and Chris MacDonald

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's value-added-episode, we've got two interviews for you, as we feature Veronique Musumeci talking about Belgium as a stand up paddle dest...

Making 'Last Known Coordinates' -with Filmmaker Joe Piscatella

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Los Angeles based writer, director and producer Joe Piscatella, one of the filmmakers behind the landmark documentary about Chris Bertish...

My Happiful SUP Journey - With Journalist Lucy Donoughue

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we feature journalist Lucy Donoughue from Happiful Magazine.Lucy wrote a beautiful love letter to SUP in her article Falling Is...

Four Time SUP World Champion and Coach - Michael Booth

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we feature Aussie Michael Booth, who is a four time World Champion and successful coach, entrepreneur and podcaster In this episode we...

How to be a SUPJunkie - With Sarah Thornely

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're chatting with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie. Sarah is a confirmed SUP Junkie and having discovered the sport late, threw herself into i...

SUP Innovation and the Environment - With Starboard Founder Svein Rasmussen

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In any sport there are leaders, who strive for improvement and those who follow in their wake.In this episode Norwegian Olympic windsurfer and Starboa...

The Essential Guide to Learning Core SUP Skills - A Beginners Week Bonus Episode

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every week is beginners week on SUPfm and we've got new paddlers covered, in this mini series, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects an...

Your Primer For SUP Safety - A Beginners Week Bonus Episode

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and ch...

The Essential Guide To Choosing Your First Stand-up Paddleboard - A Beginners Week Bonus Episode

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new SUP tribe members covered, with four episodes covering some of the key questi...

The Essential Guide to iSUPs - A Beginners Week Bonus Episode

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and ch...

Bonus Episode #1 : The Big Stand Up / Casper Steinfath / The Long Paddle 2021

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In advance of Season 4 we're throwing out some bonus episodes to highlight paddlers doing inspirational stuff on the water.Casper Steinfeth completed ...

All About the Show

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey thanks for stopping by to listen to the trailer for the SUPfm Podcast It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or experienced stand up paddleboarder, ...

How to Read Water – With NY Times Bestselling Author and Ted Speaker, Tristan Gooley

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tristan Gooley, also known as the natural navigator is a Ted speaker and New York Times bestselling author of a number of outstanding books about how ...

How I Paddled Great Britain From End to End – With Fiona Quinn

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Simon chats with Fiona Quinn, who paddled her Red inflatable paddleboard the length of Great Britain and was also the first wom...

SUP Origins – With Steve West

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Simon chats with Steve West, waterman, journalist, historian, ex-professional windsurfer, outrigger-canoe mentor and designer for Mistral bo...

SUP Science - Is Stand-Up Paddling a Force for Good ?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Simon chats with three stand-up paddlers who are working across the University of Portsmouth, to assess the true benefits of the sport, and ...

The Great British Paddle – with Jordan Wylie

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The always impressive Jordan Wylie chats with Simon about his incredible adventure, paddling the coast of Great Britain.As warmer and longer days come...

Further ‘SUP the World’ Adventures – With John McFadzean

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John McFadzean returns for another chat about his adventures, including his recent self-supported-sortie across Scotland and his 2019 visit through Le...

Cold Water Paddling – with Professor Mike Tipton MBE

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the University of Portsmouth's Professor Mike Tipton, a world leader in extreme environmental physiology talks about the effects of c...

The Long Paddle 2021 – with Brendon Prince

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

** Brendon has now completed his journey - check out his YouTube channel The Long Paddle 2021 or listen here to his second interview with all the...

New Adventures In North Wales – Caz Dawson

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back with Season Three, and a brand new episode.Caz Dawson aka SUP Lass, is a paddler from beautiful North Wales, an area of the UK which is...

Spike Reid and his Winter SUP Adventure {Re-broadcast}

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before we pick up again next week with Season 3, we're sharing this episode, first broadcast back in 2015 with Spike Reid.Spike's been a real friend t...

Kai Lenny - Iconic Waterman and SUP Superstar {Re-broadcast}

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a re-broadcast and was originally recorded way back in 2015.We're making some major changes here at SUPfm and before we come back with...

Holiday Highlights – Fiona Wylde, Lizzie Carr and Maddi Leblanc

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter the holiday season, it gives us the opportunity to look back at 2020 and revisit some of the highlights from our interviews.While 2020 was...

The Unbalanced Paddleboarder – Toronto’s Mike Shoreman

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is brought to you by the SUPfm SUP Safety Course, the only comprehensive online course available to help Stand Up Paddleboarders learn ab...

Samantha Rutt – Racer, Adventure Paddler and Mental Health Ambassador

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha is a much loved racer from the UK, familiar to anyone on the circuit and across Europe.In this fascinating and funny chat, Sam and Simon geek...

Simon and Nick on SUP tuition and safety

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simon and Nick have been paddling for over 6 years and have both done SUP instructor certification courses. In those years they have both paddled a lo...

How we paddled 160km across PORTUGAL

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the early hours of a September Monday morning, three friends set off from the harbour near Sagres in south west Portugal. They were attempting to s...

Larry Cain, canoeing gold medalist and SUP coach

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Cain is 57 years old and is still charging like he's an Olympic athlete. We talk about the early days and what those near super human achievemen...

Whitewater SUP - With Emma Love

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Love is well known in the UK whitewater community as one of a select band of ambassadors for the #shepaddles programme run by British Canoeing.Em...

Your Guide to SUP Touring and Expeditions with SUPboarder’s Will and Reuben

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many ways to use your SUP, other than flat-water and surf.In this fun episode we 'explore' the world of SUP touring by harvesting the kno...

My Journey to Revitalize the Original SUP Magazine – Standup Journal -Evelyn O'Doherty

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, taking over a magazine in the face of all the digital content proliferating our screens these days is a tough task. Evelyn O'Doherty re...

"She SUPs" - Inspiring and Empowering Women, from Sydney, Australia

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast features Vikki Weston from Sydney, Australia who created ‘She SUPs’, an all-women community building a safe and supportive e...

How to paddle SAFELY! - With Nick Ayres of the RNLI

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back as we kick off Season 3 of the SUPfm podcast!We're both really excited to get back after a short break and we've got a load of new and gr...

Ask The Expert : Your SUP Questions Answered by Sean Scott

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have SUP school owner and all-round waterman Sean Scott from The New Forest Paddlesport Company joining us on the pod to answer listener'...

The Ganges Expedition

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spike Reid is a fascinating character and he, Nick Robinson and Mauro Engler managed to paddle across the Algarve a few years ago after we first inter...