The Dubcast With Dubside
The Dubcast with Dubside is a unique and immersive podcast that dives deep into the world of traditional kayaking, Greenlandic culture, and the captivating stories that emerge from the icy edges of the Arctic. Hosted by the legendary kayak instructor, performer, and cultural explorer Dubside, each episode blends insightful conversations, first-hand field recordings, and rich storytelling from Greenland and beyond.
Whether he’s interviewing master kayak builders, uncovering lost paddling techniques, or singing with locals around a drum circle in South Greenland, Dubside brings his signature mix of curiosity, wit, and deep respect for tradition. With co-host Andrew Elizaga, The Dubcast is a one-of-a-kind journey into a vanishing world of indigenous skill, Arctic adventure, and cultural resilience—told through the voice of someone who’s truly lived it.
Come for the kayaks. Stay for the stories.
The Dubcast With Dubside
Latest Episodes
SPECIAL GUEST WAYNE HORODOWICH
IN THIS EPISODE:Sea kayaking coach and founder of the University of Sea Kayaking, Wayne Horodowich, talks about how he came to produce a number of instructional sea kayaking videos including the “Greenland Rolling with Mal...
SPECIAL GUEST: CHUNG-SHIH SUN of Gearlab
IN THIS EPISODE:Co-founder and chief engineer of Gearlab Outdoors, Chung-Shih Sun, has been at the forefront of high-end carbon fiber Greenland paddle design for many years. He talks about his insights on the evolution of ...
SPECIAL GUEST BRIAN BLANKENSHIP
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside interviews Brian Blankenship, the creator of SK 102, the popular Chesapeake Paddler’s Association (CPA) annual instructional event held at Lake Anna, Virginia. Brian talks about how surf ski, rudder...
SPECIAL GUEST TONY SCHMITZ
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside interviews Tony Schmitz, the recently appointed president of QAJAQ USA, during the 2023 Delmarva Paddler's retreat. Originating from Minnesota and deeply rooted in canoeing, Tony provides a glimpse ...
Kayak Crafting with Johan Wirsen: Building the Ilaga
In this installment of The Dubcast with Dubside, Dubside jets off to Sweden to sit down with Johan Wirsen, the visionary behind the Ilaga—the original Tahe Greenland kayak. Discover how a serendipitous encounter with an old skin-on-fra...