Oct 23, 202640 min
Hualien. The World Champs. And then… life happened. A lot of sleep, family time, and plenty of hindsight later, we’re finally giving Hualien the recap it deserved. This is the review we always wanted to do. Don’t forget...
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Paddles Ready
Hosted by Dougie and Hando · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing.Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing.From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.What you’ll hear:Honest race reviews and analysisConversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwideCommentary on trends, performances, and competition resultsStories from the front lines of paddle racingIf you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed.👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.
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What is Paddles Ready about?
Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing. Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe.
Who hosts Paddles Ready?
Paddles Ready is hosted by Dougie and Hando. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has Paddles Ready covered recently?
Recent episodes include "EP19: Hualien and Beyond (The Recap We Owed You!)" (23 October 2026, 40 minutes), "EP18: A salute to the real MVPs" (9 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "EP17: Paddle QLD’s Scott Sharples sets sights on World Paddle Games" (25 September 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does Paddles Ready publish?
Paddles Ready publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Paddles Ready?
Booking probability for Paddles Ready is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Paddles Ready requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher.
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Dougie and Hando hosts Paddles Ready, a sports podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #18
EP18: A salute to the real MVPs
Oct 9, 202628 minWe talk about the races, the medals, the travel and the mates you make along the way. But what about the people at home who make the paddling life possible? Dougie and Hando have the studio to themselves this week, and...
Sep 25, 202659 minWorld Paddle Games… Queensland… 2030. We can almost feel it! And this bloke thinks it's going to happen. Paddle QLD's Executive Officer Scott Sharples joins us on Episode 17 of Paddles Ready, talking record membership...
Sep 11, 202621 minWhat does the future of dragon boating really depend on? More racing? More countries? More exposure? Or does it actually start much closer to home, with grassroots development, stronger communities and giving younger...
Aug 28, 202632 minThe countdown is on. The IDBF Club Crew World Championships in Taipei are getting closer, and the global dragon boat community is gearing up for one of the biggest events on the international paddling calendar. In this...
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Aug 14, 20261h 7mEast Meets West: Paddles Ready Goes to China with Mr. Luo What happens when you sit down with one of the most influential figures in modern dragon boating? In this special episode of Paddles Ready , Dougie and Hando sit...
Jul 31, 202640 minWhat happens when the sport you've dedicated your life to is suddenly taken away? For New Zealand paddler Mitch Zanstra , rugby was everything until a series of serious injuries and concussions forced him to walk away...
Jul 17, 202639 minDoes dragon boating really need the Olympics to succeed? It's a question that's sparked debate for years and in this episode of Paddles Ready , Dougie, Hando and Australian representative Ben Livingstone tackle it...
Jul 3, 202632 minIs Dragon Boating Too Obsessed With Tradition? Dragon boating is built on thousands of years of history, culture, and tradition but is tradition helping the sport grow, or is it holding it back? In this episode of...
Jun 19, 20261h 5mS0<p>What if one conversation could explain how dragon boating became the global sport we know today?</p><p>In this special episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando sit down with Mike Haslam, founding President of the...
Jun 12, 202629 minS0<p>Could Australia Host the Biggest Paddle Event in the World?<br><br></p><p>What would happen if every major paddle sport came together for one massive international event?</p><p>In this episode of Paddles Ready...
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<p>East Meets West: Paddles Ready Goes to China with Mr. Luo<br><br></p><p>What happens when you sit down with one of the most influential figures in modern dragon boating?</p><p>In this special episode of Paddles...
Jun 5, 202626 minS0<p>What makes the perfect dragon boat start?<br><br></p><p>Is it power? Technique? Timing? Or is it something else entirely?</p><p>In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie sits down with Hando to unpack one of the most...
May 29, 202642 minS0<p>Can the USA catch China in dragon boating?<br><br></p><p>That’s the question at the centre of this episode of Paddles Ready, as Dougie and Hando sit down with Tommy Leonardi for a deep dive into the rapid rise of USA...
May 22, 202644 minS0<p>How did Canada become one of the strongest dragon boat nations in the world?<br><br></p><p>In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando sit down with Julie Robitaille, President of Dragon Boat Canada, for a...
May 15, 202619 minS0<p>Is dragon boating a sport… or just a festival?<br><br></p><p>It’s a question that comes up more often than you’d think and in this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando dive straight into it.</p><p>From local...
May 8, 202650 minS0<p>“We are a sport.”<br><br></p><p>It’s a simple statement but it sits at the centre of one of the biggest conversations in dragon boating today.</p><p>In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando are joined by...
May 1, 202654 minS0<p>“This could be their last adventure.”<br><br></p><p>For thousands of paddlers around the world, dragon boating is more than a sport, it’s community, recovery, purpose and in some cases, a final chapter lived to the...
Apr 23, 202636 minS0<p>Why isn’t dragon boating in the Olympics?<br><br></p><p>It’s one of the fastest-growing paddle sports in the world, with thousands of athletes, global competitions, and a history spanning over 2,000 years — so why...
Apr 16, 202627 minS0<p>It’s here. Paddles Ready has officially launched. 🌍<br><br></p><p>In this first episode, Dougie and Hando kick things off by sharing how Paddles Ready went from a simple idea in Berlin to a global platform for...
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Meri Gibson
International Dragon Boat Federation
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German Dragons
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Mr Luo
Champion Boats
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