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.
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The Dubcast With Dubside
Susan Conrad: More Outside than Inside
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At Seattle’s Gas Works Park, Dubside sits down with expedition paddler and author Susan Conrad to revisit her two solo journeys along the Inside Passage: a 66-day paddle from Anacortes to Juneau in 2010 and a more demanding 78-day route from San Juan Island to Sitka in 2022.
Susan recounts the moments that tested her most—including a desperate, hypothermic night when she nearly called for rescue, a startling face-to-face encounter with a coastal brown bear and her cub, punishing open-water crossings, and days spent waiting out relentless gales. She also explains the crucial difference between fear and immediate danger, and how preparation, positive visualization, and a few well-chosen mantras helped her keep moving.
The conversation ranges from expedition food, weather forecasting, boats, paddles, and wilderness “trail angels” to Susan’s inspiration, legendary adventurer Audrey Sutherland. Susan also reflects on aging, mentoring a new generation of paddlers, and the elusive je ne sais quoi of wilderness—the awe, silence, vulnerability, and pride that even the best photograph can rarely capture.