The Dubcast With Dubside
Greenland style sea kayaking expert Dubside shares personal insights on Greenland style sea kayaking, kayak rolling, urban paddling in Philadelphia, the Greenland National Kayaking Championships, and Greenlandic language, culture, and music.
Episodes
97 episodes
SPECIAL GUEST BJÖRN THOMASSON
IN THIS EPISODE: Dubside travels to Sweden to sit down with Björn Thomasson, the designer of the legendary Black Pearl kayak. Drawing inspiration from traditional East Greenland designs, Björn shares insights into the nuanced differ...
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Season 2
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45:52
SPECIAL GUEST TAAGI
IN THIS EPIDODE: Dubside sits down with Taagi, a master craftsman and wood carver from Qaqortoq. Taagi shares his firsthand observations of the resurgence of traditional kayaking in his hometown, home to Greenland's oldest...
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Season 2
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48:41
DUBCAST #64: From Harpoons to Heartache: Dubside's Return To Greenland
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside takes listeners on a journey to Greenland for the 2024 National Kayaking Championships, where he competed in harpoon throwing and proudly took home a medal in the short-distance race. Dubside shares the hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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30:19
SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTIAN ELSNER
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside sits down with musician Christian Elsner of the band Nanook. Christian and his brother Frederik grew up surrounded by music and musicians in the Atlantic Music recording studio which was fou...
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Season 2
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1:01:22
SPECIAL GUEST MALIGIAQ PADILLA
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside interviews legendary Greenland National Kayaking champion Maligiaq Padilla. They discuss Maligiaq's journey back to his homeland after a series of unexpected challenges forced him to leave Alaska. No...
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Season 2
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42:43
DUBCAST #63: The Flight To Greenland
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside and Swedish traditional kayaker David Täng discuss Dubside's recent journey to Qorqortoq, Greenland --a trip that turned into a multi-day odyssey. From flight delays due to bad weather and frustrating misc...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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51:32
DUBCAST #62: How to Paddle Really Really Really Fast Part 2
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside reads from his article, "Paartok 2012: A Two Day Race Along Greenland's Coastline," originally published in the April 2013 issue of Sea Kayaker Magazine. Dubside shares his experiences from the ra...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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51:59
DUBCAST #61: KUSSARSARLUNI PAARNEQ-The Lost Art of the Superfast Kayak Stroke
IN THIS EPISODE:In the olden days, the great Inuit seal hunters knew of a paddling technique which was used to make a kayak go really fast, called kussarsarluni paarneq. Dubside explains how it might have worked. Plus th...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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32:35
DUBCAST #59: Exploring Skin-On-Frame Kayak Design Using the Dubcast Index
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside shares highlights from his recent trip to Greenland, Sweden, and Denmark. During his journey, he reconnected with old friends, met with Greenlandic musicians, and interviewed traditional kayaking enthusiast...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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1:01:22
DUBCAST #60: "Tales of a Nomad Afloat"
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside recalls an article he wrote on navigating the waterways around Philadelphia for the March/April 2001 issue of the Anorak Newsletter, demonstrating the surprising advantages and hazards of using a folding k...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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31:10
DUBCAST #58: Competition Qajaq Rolling for Spectators
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside dives into the art of traditional Inuit qajaq rolling, offering listeners a judge's perspective on what to look for during a competition. He shares insights on the criteria and techniques that define excep...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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51:47
DUBCAST #57: The Rancocas River and Hack's Canoes
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside recounts his first thrilling adventures canoeing on the serene Rancocas River in New Jersey and delves into the poignant story of Hack's Canoes, the beloved local canoe rental business that once thrived bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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38:44
DUBCAST #56: The Seal Hunter
IN THIS EPISODE: In this captivating episode, Dubside embarks on an unforgettable journey to Qaqortaq, Greenland, where he meets Efraim Adolfsen, one of the last surviving Inuit seal hunters who once navigated the icy waters in a...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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39:26
DUBCAST #55: Maritime Disasters and Ways to Avoid Them
IN THIS EPISODE:Join Dubside as he delves into one of Greenland's most tragic maritime disasters in this gripping episode. But it's not all about tragedy. Dubside also explores the incredible feats of human endurance, discussing ...
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Episode 55
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37:22
SPECIAL GUEST PAMELA POWERS
IN THIS EPISODE:Join host Andrew Elizaga as he dives deep into the world of Greenland rolling with special guest Pamela Powers. Pamela shares her remarkable journey of building and paddling the "Freya," a wooden stitch-and-...
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Season 1
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44:08
SPECIAL GUEST DAVE SIDES
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside sits down with Dave Sides, who was the head organizer behind the Hudson River Greenland Festival (HRGF) for over a decade. They delve into the intricacies and challenges of organizing such a unique ...
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Season 1
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36:39
SPECIAL GUESTS ANDERS AND JANNIE
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside dives into the fascinating world of kayak building and instruction with guests Anders Thygesen and Jannie Heegaard. Join them as they share their passion for traditional kayak craftsmanship a...
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Season 1
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50:28
DUBCAST #54: Greenland, Iceland, and Finn-men
IN THIS EPISODE:We embark on an exhilarating journey as Dubside unveils his thrilling plans to attend the Greenland National Kayaking Championships in Qaqortoq this summer. Dubside delves into the fascinating nuances between Icel...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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38:03
DUBCAST #53: Rolling Reexamined
IN THIS EPISODE:Join cohosts Andrew Elizaga and Dubside in this exciting episode as they unveil their plan to send Dubside to the National Kayaking Championships in Greenland this July. Dive into the history of kayaking with Dubs...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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35:21
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 ...
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26:54
DUBCAST #52: Sleeping Pads for Winter Camping
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside and Andrew delve into the controversial topic of cultural appropriation, focusing on British kayak company Valley Canoe and Kayak's use of Inuit kayak designs. Dubside shares insights on winter camping, of...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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45:47
SPECIAL GUEST PETER GENGLER
IN THIS EPISODE: Dive into an insightful conversation between Dubside and traditional paddler Peter Gengler, recorded at the 2023 Delmarva Paddler's Retreat. This episode provides a glimpse into Peter's unique combination ...
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Season 1
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40:49
SPECIAL GUESTS KEVIN AND NICKY MANSEL
IN THIS EPISODE:Dubside dives into the world of sea kayaking in this interview with two seasoned British sea kayakers, Kevin and Nicky Mansel. Kevin, an original member of the Jersey Canoe Club, and Nicky share thei...
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Season 1
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1:09:46
SPECIAL GUEST KENNETH HØEGH
IN THIS EPISODE:In this interview, Dubside engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kenneth Høegh, Head of Representation of Greenland in the United States and Canada. The dialogue delves into topics crucial to Gre...
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Season 1
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56:27
DUBCAST #51: Emanuele Korneiliussen (Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due)
IN THIS EPISODE:Emanuele Korneiliussen's granddaughter Paninnguaq discovers that her grandfather had a key role in the origins of the modern British sea kayak as the creator of the seal skin kayak that anthropology student Ken Ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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36:38