HAPPY KUBB Podcast

Klaus Riedel

Moin und herzlich willkommen zum Happy Kubb Podcast - dem ersten und einzigen Kubb-Podcast im deutschsprachigen Raum. Ich bin Klaus und ich spreche hier mit Machern, Könnern und Freunden aus der Kubbszene, weil ich Bock auf Kubb und die Leute dahinter habe. Falls du sonst "Wikingerschach" sagst: Macht doch nix - du bist hier trotzdem richtig :P

  1. 🇩🇪 Sven Mampe & sein Raketenhafter Aufstieg 🚀

    12/12/2025

    🇩🇪 Sven Mampe & sein Raketenhafter Aufstieg 🚀

    In dieser Episode des Happy Kubb Podcasts spricht Klaus mit Sven Mampe über seine Erfahrungen im Kubb-Sport, seine Trainingsmethoden, Erfolge und Herausforderungen. Sie reflektieren über vergangene Turniere, die Entwicklung im Kubb-Sport und die Bedeutung von Teamchemie. Zudem wird die Offseason und die Planung für zukünftige Turniere thematisiert. In dieser Episode diskutieren wir die Dynamik im Kubb-Team, persönliche Erfolge bei der WM, die Rolle von Alkohol im Kubb-Sport, die Herausforderungen der Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Kubb sowie die Faszination, die dieser Sport ausübt. (02:47) Svens Kubb-Reise und erste Erfahrungen(05:54) Der Weg zum Erfolg im Kubb(08:33) Statistiken und persönliche Entwicklung im Kubb(11:16) Die Herausforderungen und Erfolge der letzten Saisons(13:58) Teamdynamik und Turnierplanung(16:43) Mentale Aspekte des Spiels und Akzeptanz von Niederlagen(19:45) Zukunftsperspektiven und persönliche Ziele im Kubb(26:02) Turniererfahrungen und Teamdynamik(28:05) Erfolge und Platzierungen in der Kubb-Szene(29:57) Vorbereitung auf die neue Saison(31:54) Indoor-Turniere und deren Herausforderungen(34:08) Rückblick auf die Saison 2025(36:36) Wechsel zu den Gipfelstürmern und deren Dynamik(39:10) Erfahrungen bei der WM und persönliche Highlights(49:01) Zukunft der WM und internationale Teilnahme(51:35) Strategien und Diagonales Werfen(57:30) Alkohol und Kubb: Svens persönliche Perspektive(01:02:29) Zukunftspläne und Bucketlist im Kubb(01:05:25) Familie und Kubb: Die Balance finden(01:13:57) Die Faszination des Kubb-Sports www.happykubb.com

    1h 16m
  2. 🇧🇪 Kim Heremans | Straight Throws, Strong Mind - the journey to win the EKC & Nattys in 1 week

    11/25/2025

    🇧🇪 Kim Heremans | Straight Throws, Strong Mind - the journey to win the EKC & Nattys in 1 week

    Kim Heremans shares his experiences and insights from winning the 1vs1 European Kubb Championships (EKC'26) and the US National Kubb Championships. He is discussing the differences in playing styles between Europe and America, the atmosphere of tournaments, and the importance of teamwork. He reflects on his own journey and on the future of Kubb, including the upcoming open US Nationals and changes in the World Championship, while also addressing personal goals and the balance between competition and enjoyment in the Kubb sport. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Kim Heremans (01:43) Kim's Kubb Journey and Recent Tournaments (04:12) The Evolution of Kim's Kubb Skills (06:44) Competitive Spirit and Team Dynamics (09:35) Reflections on Past Tournaments (12:24) Mental Game and Focus in Kubb (15:14) Recent Performances and Future Aspirations (17:42) The Role of Strategy and Tactics in Kubb (20:27) Controversies and Lessons Learned (23:00) Conclusion and Future of Kubb (26:02) The Importance of a Straight Throw (27:57) Staying Calm Under Pressure (29:52) Overcoming Challenges in Tournaments (31:32) The Mental Game of Kubb (33:27) The Final Throw: Pressure and Focus (34:53) Reflections on Winning and Team Dynamics (37:12) Experiences at the US National Cup Championships (40:28) Comparing Kubb Cultures: Europe vs. US (45:30) Atmosphere and Competition in Tournaments (49:04) The Value of Team Effort in Kubb (54:00) The Evolution of Kubb Championships (56:19) Changes in World Championship Dynamics (58:46) Personal Aspirations in Kubb (01:02:52) The Balance of Competition and Enjoyment (01:07:42) Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Insights (01:14:29) A new Chapter www.happykubb.com Instagram: @happy.kubb Facebook: @happykubb.de

    1h 17m
  3. 🇸🇪 Alex Olofsson | 10 years Blue/Orange 🔵🟠

    11/11/2025

    🇸🇪 Alex Olofsson | 10 years Blue/Orange 🔵🟠

    After more than a year, the Happy Kubb Podcast is finally back! 🎉 Klaus kicks off the new season with Alexander Olofsson 🇸🇪, two-time world champion and founding member of Blue Orange. They talk about how the team started on a snowy Swedish day, what makes their team dynamics and training routines so special, and how Kubb competitions have evolved around the world. Alex also shares personal stories from the World Championship, thoughts on the future of Kubb, and the fine balance between fun and competition. LINKS Instagram @happy.kubb | @blueorangekubb Facebook Happy Kubb | Blue/Orange 00:00 Welcome Back to the Happy Kubb Podcast & Guest Intro 02:18 Alex's Journey in Kubb and Early Experiences 05:13 Formation of Blue Orange Team and Initial Challenges 08:02 Training Strategies and Team Dynamics 10:43 Growth of Kubb in Europe and International Competitions 13:17 Team Changes and Evolution Over the Years 16:08 Reflections on World Championship Wins and Losses 18:51 Team Combos & USP of B/O 24:20 Team Dynamics and Spirit in Kubb 27:30 The Evolution of Kubb in Sweden 29:25 Future Aspirations and Goals for Blue Orange 31:09 The Competitive Landscape of Kubb 33:28 Balancing Fun and Competition 37:42 Training and Preparation for Kubb 41:34 Fast Questions & Insights Keywords: Kubb, Blue Orange, Alexander Olofsson, World Championship, Kubb tournaments, team dynamics, training, Kubb competitions, future of Kubb, Kubb stories, Wikingerschach, Gotland, Sweden

    44 min
  4. Fanda Holada | EKC'24 & Kubb in Czech Republic 🇨🇿

    07/01/2024

    Fanda Holada | EKC'24 & Kubb in Czech Republic 🇨🇿

    In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, Klaus interviews Fanda, the main organizer of the European Kubb Championships (EKC) in Czech. They discuss Fanda's experience with Kubb, the organization of the EKC, and the growth of Kubb in Czech. Fanda shares how he started playing Kubb and founded a Kubb club, as well as the establishment of the Czech Kubb Association. They also talk about the challenges and preparations for the EKC, including securing sponsors and organizing the event. Fanda highlights the impact of the EKC on the Kubb community in Czech and the plans for promoting the game after the tournament. They also discuss travel tips and the activities planned for the opening ceremony and afterparty. Fanda discusses the Kubber and its association with the Kubb tournament. He reveals that the Kubbeer is more a passion project. Fanda also mentions the challenges of producing a large quantity of beer and the need for big events to sell it. He talks about the possibility of other tournament organizers buying Kubbeer and the importance of sponsorship in organizing events. Fanda emphasizes the importance of creating a win-win situation in all aspects of his life and expresses his excitement for the upcoming EKC tournament. 00:00 Introduction to Fanda & the European Kubb Championships 03:00 The Scale and Significance of the EKC 08:14 Challenges and Successes in Preparing for the EKC 20:26 Exciting Events at the EKC 23:53 Travel Tips for the EKC 27:58 Enjoying Beer at the EKC 36:36 Getting to Know the Kubb Community 43:15 Rankings and Tournament Formats 45:56 Creating a Win-Win Situation 52:37 Excitement for the EKC

    55 min
  5. Tom Thomasson | Challenges of organizing the World Championship [VM I KUBB]

    06/07/2024

    Tom Thomasson | Challenges of organizing the World Championship [VM I KUBB]

    Tom Thomasson, the main organizer of the World Championship in Kubb, shares his Kubb journey and the development of the championship. He started playing Kubb when his father received a set as a gift, and they practiced together until Tom became better than his father. The World Championship started with 20 teams and has grown to 110 teams. Tom and his team have made changes to the tournament, including adding an extra day for one-versus-one matches and implementing tiebreakers in the group stage. They have also focused on creating a fun atmosphere and improving the food court experience. The conversation covers topics such as the atmosphere and experience of the World Championship, efforts to increase the number of players in Sweden, the vision for the World Championship in the future, and also comparison to the European Kubb Championships (EKC). The focus is on attracting both Swedish and foreign teams, maintaining the uniqueness of each tournament, and the challenges of organizing and financing the World Championship. The conversation ends with some fun rapid-fire questions. Chapter 00:00:00 The History and Development of the World Championship in Cube 00:07:42 Balancing Competition and Activities 00:26:36 Strategies for Growing Kubb as a Global Sport 00:28:19 Balancing Fun Games and Professional Competition 00:30:11 Location and Development of the World Championship 00:37:15 Impact of the EKC Tournament and Kubb Development Keywords Kubb, World Championship, organizer, history, development, practice, teams, changes, tournament, atmosphere, food court, World Championship, atmosphere, experience, players, Sweden, Kubb League, Stockholm, Gotland, tournaments, Kubb Stockholm, European Kubb Championship, EKC, vision, development, foreign teams, professional players, Swiss system, tiebreak, marketing, sustainable, location, AHOI Beachkubb, dress code, grass, beach, throwing blasting, single player, team player, gameplay, shureshot, golden throw, focus, trash talk, 2-4-6, Swiss system, groups, organizing, winning, celebration, beer LINKS: VM I KUBB (Website) VM I KUBB (Instagram) Happy Kubb (Website) Happy Kubb (Instagram)

    48 min

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Moin und herzlich willkommen zum Happy Kubb Podcast - dem ersten und einzigen Kubb-Podcast im deutschsprachigen Raum. Ich bin Klaus und ich spreche hier mit Machern, Könnern und Freunden aus der Kubbszene, weil ich Bock auf Kubb und die Leute dahinter habe. Falls du sonst "Wikingerschach" sagst: Macht doch nix - du bist hier trotzdem richtig :P