{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Paddles Ready","title":"EP01: It's Here! Welcome to the Paddles Ready Podcast","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b0dfc9ab\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1642,"description":"It’s here. Paddles Ready has officially launched. 🌍In this first episode, Dougie and Hando kick things off by sharing how Paddles Ready went from a simple idea in Berlin to a global platform for paddle sports and dragon boating.They break down their journey through the sport, what listeners can expect from the show, and why paddle racing needs a stronger international voice. From race commentary to athlete stories, this podcast is built for paddlers, fans, and anyone connected to the sport.Plus, the first-ever Hot Take of the Week: 👉 Who actually owns dragon boating and does the sport have a problem?In this episode: The origin story of Paddles Ready and its global vision  Why dragon boating is one of the most inclusive sports in the world  Insights from international events like Berlin’s Nations Cup  The growth of paddle racing across generations and continents  The debate around governance in dragon boating (IDBF vs ICF)If you’re part of the paddle racing world or want to be, this is where the conversation starts.👉 Visit paddlesready.comto sign up to our newletter  👉 Subscribe and follow to stay connected to the global paddle community","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g9vPE77aj-FfxIVa0T7RvQUDWd2_aSDp2JJUloZw76A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/ODMzZTVjY2RiYWMx/ZTk1ODIxOWUzMTQw/Y2NlNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}