The Dubcast With Dubside

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The Dubcast with Dubside is a unique and immersive podcast that dives deep into the world of traditional kayaking, Greenlandic culture, and the captivating stories that emerge from the icy edges of the Arctic. Hosted by the legendary kayak instructor, performer, and cultural explorer Dubside, each episode blends insightful conversations, first-hand field recordings, and rich storytelling from Greenland and beyond. Whether he’s interviewing master kayak builders, uncovering lost paddling techniques, or singing with locals around a drum circle in South Greenland, Dubside brings his signature mix of curiosity, wit, and deep respect for tradition. With co-host Andrew Elizaga, The Dubcast is a one-of-a-kind journey into a vanishing world of indigenous skill, Arctic adventure, and cultural resilience—told through the voice of someone who’s truly lived it. Come for the kayaks. Stay for the stories.

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  1. Episode 75

    DUBCAST #75: Greenland is a Qajaq Nation!

    Send us Fan Mail WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In this special editorial episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, Dubside examines one of the most important questions facing Greenland today: What does Greenland’s path toward independence mean—not only for Greenlanders, but for the history of Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas? Drawing on conversations from previous episodes, including his interview with Greenland’s representative to the United States, Kenneth Høegh, Dubside explores Greenland’s unique political position and argues that the discussion surrounding Greenland has been framed too narrowly as one of military strategy, rare earth minerals, and international security. Instead, he suggests that Greenland should also be understood as an Indigenous rights story. Along the way, he examines the 1925 Guna Revolution in Panama, the Lakota struggle to reclaim the Black Hills, the Navajo Nation, Bolivia’s Indigenous political movement, and the remarkable fact that Greenland’s Inuit population has maintained both its language and its cultural identity while remaining the overwhelming majority in its homeland. Finally, Dubside presents his five-point plan for changing how the world thinks about Greenland. His conclusion is simple but powerful: GREENLAND IS A QAJAQ NATION. More than just a boat, the Greenland qajaq represents an entire culture—one built around skilled seal hunters, language, music, art, craftsmanship, history, and a deep connection between people and place. Understanding the qajaq, Dubside argues, is one of the best ways to understand Greenland itself. Whether you’re interested in Greenlandic culture, Indigenous history, Arctic politics, or the origins of traditional kayaking, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on why Greenland’s future matters—and why preserving its unique cultural identity matters just as much. "GREENLAND IS A QAJAQ NATION!" t-shirts on Fourthwall Help support Team Qajaq USA'S journey to Greenland The official limited edition black Qajaq USA Team Jacket at The Dubside Supply Company

    33 min

  2. Bonus

    Michael Krabach: The Best Paddle You Can’t Buy

    Send us Fan Mail The Dubside Supply Company SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND In this episode, Dubside talks with Michael Krabach at the 2025 Delmarva Paddlers Retreat about the craft, science, and obsession behind making Greenland paddles. Mike explains how he approaches paddle carving from an engineering perspective, why he thinks of the paddle as a hydrofoil, what woods he prefers, and why a sharp block plane may be the most important tool in the shop. Along the way, they discuss Home Depot lumber, Alaskan yellow cedar, tool sharpening, paddle flex, and why Mike’s handmade paddles have become known as “the best paddle you can’t buy.”

    43 min

  3. Bonus

    Beyond Rolling: Ropes and Harpoons with Aidan Manning

    Send us Fan Mail WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE The Dubside Supply Company SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND At SSTIKS 2025, Andrew sits down with Aidan Manning, a young paddler and ropes mentor from Minnesota, to explore some of the lesser-known traditions of Greenland-style kayaking. The conversation dives deep into Greenland rope gymnastics, including its origins as a winter pastime among Inuit children playing on suspended harpoon lines inside crowded homes during the long Arctic winter. Aidan explains how the movements relate directly to kayak rolling technique and why ropes remain an important part of traditional kayaking culture today. The discussion also turns to harpoon throwing, one of the most fascinating and least understood events practiced at Greenland kayaking gatherings. Aidan describes learning to throw at floating targets, the surprisingly complex mechanics of the traditional toggling harpoon and norsaq, and the challenge of building authentic hunting gear. Along the way, the episode captures the atmosphere of SSTIKS itself, where traditions beyond rolling and paddle carving continue to be preserved.

    12 min

  4. Bonus

    Chris Raab: The Instructor's Reward

    Send us Fan Mail The Dubside Supply Company SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND Dubside sits down with Chris Rabb of Tuktu Paddles at the 2026 Traditional Qajaqers of the South event in Florida. They talk Greenland paddles, ACA instruction, Adirondack trips, expedition food, wildlife encounters, celebrity backstage stories, and the deeper rewards of teaching. The episode closes with Chris’s moving story of certifying a young inner-city paddler who discovered, perhaps for the first time, that he was capable of something extraordinary. Tuktu Paddles: Custom Hand Made Paddles

    44 min

  5. Bonus

    Denise Harrington and the Oregon Coast Lava Tube

    Send us Fan Mail WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE The Dubside Supply Company SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND In this episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, recorded at SSTIKS 2025 at Vista Park on the Columbia River, Dubside sits down with Oregon sea kayaker Denise Harrington. Based in Garibaldi on the rugged Oregon coast, Denise shares stories from nearly two decades of paddling some of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic and challenging waters. The conversation explores Greenland paddles, kayak choices for different conditions, and the unique attractions of the Oregon coast, including a remarkable water-accessible lava tube, sea caves, bird sanctuaries, and remote paddle-only beaches. Denise also recounts a memorable rescue involving a panicked paddler in rough conditions and discusses the skills and judgment required for safe coastal kayaking. Along the way, she reflects on her first SSTIKS experience, her appreciation for the paddling community, and what keeps drawing her back to the water.

    16 min
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The Dubcast with Dubside is a unique and immersive podcast that dives deep into the world of traditional kayaking, Greenlandic culture, and the captivating stories that emerge from the icy edges of the Arctic. Hosted by the legendary kayak instructor, performer, and cultural explorer Dubside, each episode blends insightful conversations, first-hand field recordings, and rich storytelling from Greenland and beyond. Whether he’s interviewing master kayak builders, uncovering lost paddling techniques, or singing with locals around a drum circle in South Greenland, Dubside brings his signature mix of curiosity, wit, and deep respect for tradition. With co-host Andrew Elizaga, The Dubcast is a one-of-a-kind journey into a vanishing world of indigenous skill, Arctic adventure, and cultural resilience—told through the voice of someone who’s truly lived it. Come for the kayaks. Stay for the stories.

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  • Creator
    Dubside
  • Episodes
    140
  • Seasons
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Dubcast With Dubside
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