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
Live from Nuuk Day 2: Ropes, Records & Rising Stars
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The Greenland National Kayaking Championships are underway, and The Dubcast with Dubside brings you another recap from Nuuk as the competition shifts into high gear. On Day Two, the focus is on Greenland ropes gymnastics—one of the most demanding and uniquely Greenlandic events in the championships. We catch up with Team Qajaq USA competitors as they reflect on their performances, the challenge of mastering the ropes, and the months of preparation that led them to Greenland. Dubside also covers the day’s biggest stories, the impressive performance of Karl Peter Jensen and his young Knud Jensen and interviews with returning Norwegian competitor Jon David Jenssen, his daughter Nathalie, and her boyfriend Ask. They discuss how climbing skills translate to the ropes, why technique matters more than raw strength, and what keeps drawing international competitors back to Greenland. For Team Qajaq USA, Erin Sunseri secures a medal-winning performance, Jon Raybuck takes on the ropes, and Kyle Wills becomes one of the crowd favorites with an outstanding showing—particularly on the grueling chin-hang event that had spectators cheering. As the medals are awarded, anticipation builds for the first on-water competition: the short-distance kayak races. Dubside previews the action ahead and gives listeners a unique behind-the-scenes look from Team Qajaq USA’s waterfront home overlooking Colonial Harbor, where tomorrow’s racing will unfold. If you want the atmosphere, the excitement, and the inside stories from the world’s premier celebration of traditional Greenland kayaking, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.