It's like the script out of a Hollywood movie.A boys who grows up watching the sport's greats at Molokai becomes just like them, winning the iconic race - and he's the first local to do so since 1978.Pat Dolan is front-and-centre on this episode of The Paddler's Pod, as Sam & Macca talk through his thrilling victory, as well as the brilliance of Danielle Richards.Dean Gardiner pays his tributes, too, in a wide-ranging - and no-holds-barred - discussion about the state of surfski.This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Vaikobi!
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Episode 69 - Growing Up
Well, I guess this is growing up.Macca has some HUGE news to share on this latest episode of The Paddler's Pod, seeing the boys get a little bit reflective. But not for long... the surfski world has roared to life for 2025!The South African national championships, the EuroChallenge and even the Talle10, Sam & Macca are back to cover the lot.This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Vaikobi!
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Episode 68 - An Aussies For The Ages
Sam & Macca are back underneath their surf club tents like it's 2010!The dust has settled on the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, and the boys are back to sweep it all up.There's also a look towards the South African national titles... and yes... Macca explains how he was beaten up the beach!This episode of The Paddler's Pod is powered by Vaikobi!
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Episode 67 - Beware of Whales
Happy New Year!.. we can still say that, right?The Paddler's Pod is back for its first recording of 2025, and it's brought Sam & Macca back together!Laying out on Mac's new lounge, the boys chat through the racing that's already unfolded this year, an INSANE close-call with a whale, and they give away another Vaikobi voucher with Talkback Radio!
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Episode 66 - The Long-Awaited WA Race Week Recap
Welcome to The Paddler's Pod for 2025!
And to begin... we're going back to 2024.
This recap of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week was recorded in early December... and now, two months later... it has finally been edited.
Sam & Macca take a look at the results and the event itself, while casting an eye forward to predict where its future might lie.
We're back in the recording studio this week! So the next episode won't be too far away.
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