About SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast
We talk with guests about fitness, technique and any SUP subject geared to help and inspire across all skill and experience levels and give you what you need to get the most out of your stand-up paddleboard experience.
We cover all disciplines from SUP adventure and SUP surfing to down-winding and we discuss issues affecting stand-up paddleboarders globally.
Our mission is to help you get on your board more, move your paddling onto the next level and increase the physical and mental health benefits for everyone who has embraced this vibrant water-sport world-wide.
If you have a story to tell, or would like to share your stoke then DM us on Instagram @supfmpodcast
10th Anniversary Edition - Racing, Adventure & What Comes Next - With SUPjunkie
What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?
In this special anniversary episode, Sarah flips the format and sits down with Simon to reflect on 10 years of SUPfm — the conversations, lessons, and unexpected moments that have shaped the show.
Featuring clips from past guests including Michael Booth, Rylee Walker, Wallace J. Nichols, the SUP Vets and others, this episode explores the evolution of the podcast and SUP, the power of community, and what keeps people coming back to the water.
It’s a reflective, honest look at what the podcast has uncovered from elite performance to adventure, recovery, mental health, and belonging.
In this episode, we cover:
How SUPfm started — and what’s changed over 138 episodes
The most essential lessons from world-class paddlers
Why community sits at the heart of paddleboarding
The emotional moments that shaped the show
What the future might hold for SUP and SUPfm
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on Instagram: @supfmpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/)
and on YouTube : @supfmpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@SUPfmPodcast)
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition £37 £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/)
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/oscar-2024)
Episode Sponsor - Bournemouth Beach Lodges
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NEW Starboard Airline Range
Starboard have supported the podcast over many years, and we love Starboard for their commitment to quality, to innovation AND their responsible environmental leadership.
Check out their new Airline Sprint and Allstar models - with patented technology which delivers a rigidity that feels almost like a composite board.
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15 Dec 2025
A Year on the Water - The SUPfm Podcast's 2025 Annual Review with Sarah Thornley
It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection, gratitude, and a look to the future.
Simon and Sarah “SUPJunkie” Thornley come together and are joined by familiar voices from across the paddling world, including British paddler Emily King, endurance powerhouse Tanja Ecker, SUP adventurer John McFazean, and an exclusive “on-the-ground” report direct from our reporter at Last Paddler Standing 2025.
We look back on the highs and the lows that defined the SUP year — including world championship triumphs and record-breaking ultras and the sad closure of SUPMagUK and The Paddler magazines.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The highlights from the 2025 ISA and ICF World Championships
• The rise of endurance and ultra-distance paddle challenges
• Insights from Tanja Ecker and from Last Paddler Standing 2025
• Reflections on the legacy of SUPMagUK and The Paddler
• A forward look at SUP’s 2032 Olympic future
We didn't have a chance to cover the results of the Sprint finals of the ISA soe here they are:
Women's ISA Sprint
1) Mariecarmen Rivera
2) Alba Alonso
3) Cecilia Pampinella
Men's ISA Sprint
1) Christian Anderson
2) Ethan Bry
3) Sergio Cantoral
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on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/)
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/)
on YouTube : @supfmpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@SUPfmPodcast)
AND subscribe to our newsletter here (https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition £37 £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/)
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/oscar-2024)
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival
Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/2026-world-cup)
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Whether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you.
Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard)
8 Dec 2025
Into the Great Bear – Norm Hann’s Adventures on Canada’s Wild Coast
What happens when you trade a safe and secure teaching career, for a life on the wild side.
We sit down with Norm Hann, Canadian expedition paddler, guide, and educator — known for his work in the Great Bear Rainforest and for pioneering multi-day SUP expeditions on Canada’s wild coast.
Norm shares his remarkable transformation from a classroom teacher in Ontario to a wilderness guide and advocate for the Great Bear Rainforest. From being adopted into the Raven Clan in Hartley Bay to shaping the early days of stand-up paddleboarding, Norm’s story is about courage, connection, and following your calling.
In this episode, Norm shares:
How leaving a secure career opened the door to purpose and adventure
What makes the Great Bear Rainforest one of the planet’s most magical places
How his adoption into the Raven Clan shaped his identity and outlook
The origins of his pioneering SUP expeditions on Canada’s west coast
Watch the movie Stand for free here (https://vimeo.com/1128338867)
** Pardon the audio gremlins in the first ten minutes of the episode! **
Connect with Norm Hann:
Website – https://www.normhann.com (https://normhann.com/about/)
Join Norm in the Maldives or on other expeditions here (https://normhann.com/#experiences)
Instagram – @normhann (https://www.instagram.com/normhann)
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
Keep up with the SUPfm Podcast:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/)
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/)
on YouTube : @supfmpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@SUPfmPodcast)
AND subscribe to our newsletter here (https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition £37 £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/)
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival
Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/2026-world-cup)
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/oscar-2024)
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Whether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect
Inside a recent episode
California SUP – Founder Member of the SUP Community in California – Kristin Thomas
Published 3 Aug 2020 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I want to say, I mean, if we don't yet, we will eventually have more than surfing because surfing is very specific. It's a more challenging skill. But the main thing, of course, is that you need waves and it's coastal for the most part. You can, of course, surf behind a wake or surf a river wave. […]
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