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Welcome to the Paddle Pod, where we cover all things paddlesport.

Hosted by Noah Connolly with the ADCKC.
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Episode # 9 with Olympic Medalist Mark de Jonge

Paddle PodDec 21, 2018

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19:36
Episode #22 Chatting Junior World Medals with the Lilley Osende Twins

Episode #22 Chatting Junior World Medals with the Lilley Osende Twins

We chat with Adriana and Julia about their performances at the Junior World Champs, motivation going forward, what they learned, how they push each other, and what's next at Nationals. 

Special thanks to partners Lululemon and Made With Local. 

Aug 13, 201931:25
Episode #21 Power Rankings??!! ... and More.

Episode #21 Power Rankings??!! ... and More.

Pssst... we are releasing power rankings! We also talk JPI, Eskasoni, Pride, and the U16 - Open regatta tomorrow! Quick listening. 

Special thanks, Made With Local and Saltwire Network. 

Jul 19, 201908:57
Episode #20 with World Champion Laurence Vincent LaPointe

Episode #20 with World Champion Laurence Vincent LaPointe

When 4th place in the world makes you reconsider your goals and why you are competing in the sport, you know you are truly one of the best. Laurence shares her path in canoe, her excitement for the future, the Olympics, and dishes some info on how she gets pumped up for races... ***spoiler alert*** it involves dancing. 



Jul 04, 201938:30
Episode #19 | Pre National Team Trials #2 Podcast

Episode #19 | Pre National Team Trials #2 Podcast

In this quick update episode we chat about all kinds current events in paddling. 

  1. We recap the June 16th 2000m and 5000m races, 
  2. Trials #2 (upcoming National Team Trials), 
  3. top athletes here training on Lake Banook with 3 National Teams presently training on site,
  4. Just Paddle It Series
  5. National Indigenous Peoples Day, NAIG 2020, and efforts beyond to grow the ADCKC in a positive way. 
Jun 19, 201908:44
Episode # 18 Atlantic Team Trials June 8th/9th Recap

Episode # 18 Atlantic Team Trials June 8th/9th Recap

In this edition of the Paddle Pod we discuss the Atlantic Team Trials performances, standout performances, and we receive feedback from Sport Excellence Led Jake Jeannot and National Team paddler Craig Spence. 

Jun 12, 201915:56
Episode #17 | National Team Trials + Long Distance Races

Episode #17 | National Team Trials + Long Distance Races

We chat briefly about the past National Team Trials and the current National Team Trials #1 for Canadian team races. 

May 10, 201904:57
Episode #16 | Talking Paddling with CKC President Peter Giles

Episode #16 | Talking Paddling with CKC President Peter Giles

Peter Giles has been a lifelong contributor to the sport of paddling as a dedicated athlete, volunteer, and organizer. We chat about his experiences training and competing, where he sees the sport going and growing, women's canoe dominance, and much more. 

May 03, 201928:09
Episode #15 | Big Year Ahead for Canoeist Sloan MacKenzie
Mar 29, 201922:51
Episode # 14 with Maskwa Head Coach Jon Pike and star canoeist Andrew Billard
Mar 15, 201927:44
Exciting Paddling Announcements in Sackville

Exciting Paddling Announcements in Sackville

On this episode of the Paddle Pod we talk to two canoe sport enthusiasts who have a big vision for how the sport of canoe kayak can grow in Sackville at the Sack-a-wa Canoe Club.  

Feb 28, 201922:35
ADCKC Club Fitness Championships

ADCKC Club Fitness Championships

Talking club fitness championships. How the event unfolded, the excitement, the title winner, and more. Plus ADCKC is hiring in case you are interested. 

Feb 20, 201906:49
Episode # 11 with Kevin McIntyre

Episode # 11 with Kevin McIntyre

We chat with new ADCKC coach Kevin McIntyre for a quick rundown on his new role, approach to coaching, and why the East Coast is as friendly as advertised. 

Jan 21, 201906:39
Episode # 10 exciting 2019 ahead!

Episode # 10 exciting 2019 ahead!

A quick rundown of some things to get excited about for the 2019 season.  We briefly mention Olympic qualifier, Olympic hopes, Pan Am Games, Just Paddle It, volunteering and more. 

Jan 18, 201906:39
Episode # 9 with Olympic Medalist Mark de Jonge

Episode # 9 with Olympic Medalist Mark de Jonge

How do you bounce back from a disappointing Olympics, and continue to pursue your dream of winning Olympic Gold? Mark de Jonge shares what he's got in store for the next couple of years.

Dec 21, 201819:36
Episode #8 talking 2019 Resolutions

Episode #8 talking 2019 Resolutions

Host Andrew Russell talks you through a list of 2019 resolutions on how to set yourself up for your best year yet.
Dec 19, 201811:35
Episode #7 with Olympic Champion and SUP Leader Larry Cain

Episode #7 with Olympic Champion and SUP Leader Larry Cain

Imagine racing for Olympic Gold and knowing it was your day. Larry Cain shares his lifelong experiences with paddle sport.

Here are some highlights:

00:00:49 - Winter paddling.
00:02:45 - Early start in canoeing.
00:08:15 - Remembering John Wood and the 1976 Olympics.
00:10:00 - Early breakthroughs.
00:15:00 - Representing Canada internationally as a Junior.
00:22:30 - Harder to race as the favourite.
00:30:32 - Olympic Gold.
00:41:45 - Talking SUP (standup paddleboard).
00:44:00 - Most intimidating moment.

Dec 11, 201854:01
Episode # 6 with Canoe Athlete Craig Spence

Episode # 6 with Canoe Athlete Craig Spence

Craig Spence rejoins us to break down a recent National Team training camp in Florida with Team Canada. We talk motivation, training, team camaraderie, and March Madness analytics. Another great episode, and a big thanks to Lake City Cider and Made With Local. #paddlepod
Nov 27, 201819:42
Episode # 5 with Coach Jeff Houser

Episode # 5 with Coach Jeff Houser

After a trip to Potlotek, Nova Scotia to do some testing with youth from the community, Jeff talks about the experience as well as dryland testing ideas.
Nov 23, 201814:08
Episode #4 with World Champion Katie Vincent

Episode #4 with World Champion Katie Vincent

We chat with world champ and the ever-energized Katie Vincent about the road to 2020, how she got into canoeing, and what her role as a leader on the team feels like.

Special thanks to our sponsor Made With Local for supporting this episode and the sport.
Nov 09, 201838:12
Episode # 3 with Kayaker Lissa Bissonette

Episode # 3 with Kayaker Lissa Bissonette

Pointe Claire Canoe Club athlete Lissa Bissonette joins the Paddle Pod. We discuss a building year, A finals, team cohesion, getting over the hurdles and bouncing back, metrics and journaling, Alpha dog leadership, and much more. Have a listen.

Follow her @lissa_bissa and check out her social game.
Oct 26, 201825:50
Episode # 2 with canoeist Craig Spence

Episode # 2 with canoeist Craig Spence

We sit down and have a quick chat with rising canoe star Craig Spence. After a breakthrough season with a few ups and downs, Craig shares what's happening now, and reflects on 2018 to date. This is a short but meaningful conversation.
Oct 23, 201806:18
Episode #1 ADCKC Year In Review 2018

Episode #1 ADCKC Year In Review 2018

We chat with Jeff Houser (the technical director with ADCKC) and talk what's happened and what's to come.
Oct 19, 201806:51