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.

1. How SUPfm started — and what’s changed over 138 episodes
2. The most essential lessons from world-class paddlers
3. Why community sits at the heart of paddleboarding
4. The emotional moments that shaped the show
5. What the future might hold for SUP and SUPfm

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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

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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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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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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/

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

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

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

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

** Pardon the audio gremlins in the first ten minutes of the episode! **

Connect with Norm Hann:

Website – https://www.normhann.com

Join Norm in the Maldives or on other expeditions here

Instagram – @normhann

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!

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AND subscribe to our newsletter here 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/

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

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

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