July 2025

What happens when a paddling pioneer shares decades of quiet wisdom on business, life, and the river? You lean in and listen. This week I sit down with Joe Pulliam—whitewater legend, founder of Dagger Kayaks, and one of the most thoughtful minds in the paddlesports world. From building his first boats in the 1960s for

What happens when the student becomes the teacher — and your kid starts paddling harder than you ever did? In this heartfelt and often hilarious conversation, I sit down with Ken and Cashion Porter-Shirley, a father-son duo whose relationship has evolved from early river days full of coaching and “peer pressure” to deep mutual respect

💥 This episode is a real-time reflection four weeks into navigating the ups and downs of my journey to healing my back.   I’ve resisted recording an update because I feel vulnerable, but this podcast is about the Discomfort Zone, and I’m in it!  I’m sharing hard lessons I’m learning about slowing down, letting go, and