Dan and Ethan are traveling across Montana, Wyoming and Idaho and join us in this episode after hours in the parking lot of Rivers, Lakes and Oceans in Bozeman MT. The long running history at the shop has them imagining what the next generation

You quit your corporate job to own a kayak biz? Ep #12

Apr 13th, 2023 26m 25s

Dan and Ethan made their way down to Moss Landing CA to visit Kayak Connection's location next to the abundant wildlife experience within Elkhorn Slough. What a perfect spot to tour with the Grigsby family who took over the legacy of Kayak Conn

For the Love of Boats in Santa Cruz Ep #11

Apr 11th, 2023 52m 26s

We toured N CA last week and spent a couple days in Santa Cruz and Moss Landing. The sun was starting to finally return to CA and thus our trip had us meeting paddlers, boaters and waters that were just ready for play.This was recorded after

Cyril Derreumaux on his epic paddle from CA to HI Ep #10

Oct 28th, 2022 1h 4m

Cyril Derreumaux just completed an epic 2400 mile kayak from California to Hawaii! He's been doing the media rounds and we were able to dive deep not only on his trip but also on how he is dealing with his return back to the everyday hustle of

Conversations with Paddlesports Rep Legend Kurt Renner Ep #9

Oct 17th, 2022 27m 5s

Kurt Renner began his canoe/kayak distribution and Rep career in 1976 and has driver millions of miles around the country promoting paddlesports. He's inspired and nurtured 1000s of paddlers over the years and continues to do so today. The po

Bound for the Big Gear Show and a conversation with John from Olympic Outdoor Center Ep #8

Aug 8th, 2022 1h 1m

Dan and Ethan both have been on a major road tear the last couple of weeks and now head to the Big Gear Show in Utah together. This late evening podcast at their makeshift camp behind Idaho River Sports in Boise Idaho covers some history and hi

Batteries Charged Ep #7

Jun 30th, 2022 49m 38s

Ethan and Dan wrap up "Boater Week" in Bend and share some of the secret spots they paddled in all types of kayaks and canoes. What's the point of building an audience and sharing these videos, posts and experiences we have been having? Is port

Paddle Week Ep #6

Jun 26th, 2022 58m 6s

Dan and Seth crash Ethan's house for the week in their pursuit to capture the perfect weather and water that has finally arrived in Bend. Seth's discusses the current elegance in whitewater paddling and how being behind the lens has impacted hi

Bustin' at the Seams Ep #5

Jun 15th, 2022 1h

In this episode #5 we talk tales from the road, best and worst of the demo, what to do with your store right now, paddling with dogs and the direct to consumer model.Hitting all the Notes/Recipe for Shop/Hobby Success:A Always on the waterB

Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #4

May 19th, 2022 51m 44s

Dan and Ethan return to share industry news, gossip and passion for paddling. 2022 paddlesports state of the industry. What kind of events work? Can paddling fix a "Dad Bod"happypaddlin.comheadwaterskayak.comaquabound.comsuspenz.com

Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #3

May 14th, 2019 55m 11s

Dan and Ethan catch up once again in the midst of a very busy spring. Ethan had just returned from a very busy Northwest Paddle Festival and Dan had been hanging out with Ethan's employee, Nick Wittman. We talk paddling with the kids, event hig

Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #2

May 3rd, 2019 44m 7s

Dan and Ethan catch up on a phone call in the midst of the busiest time of our season. We talk about the new Hobie Passport and their well timed release. Dan shares his Paddlefest experience and then we run through some other happenings and tre

Happy Paddlin Podcast Episode #1

Apr 16th, 2019 1h

This episode of the Happy Paddlin' Podcast was recorded late night Saturday on April 6, 2019 at the sales counter of Headwaters Adventure Company in Redding CA. Bryan, Dan and Ethan cover a lot of subjects and start laying the groundwork for th

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