3. Fly Fishing

PaddyO doesn’t just suck at climbing—he actively dislikes it, insisting it’s a “fear-based sport where the fun never shows up.” Can national climbing champ Kai Lightner change his mind? Will PaddyO’s dislike of sucking beat his dislike of being scared? Can he get his massive hooves into climbing shoes without crying like a baby? Great questions!

22min

PaddyO was happy to dismiss Burro Racing—Colorado’s official state sport—as a gimmick until pro racer and record holder Amber Wann told him to shout “full gas!” to a 700-pound donkey on a leash. Now, he’s got his record in his sights if he can keep up (and avoid getting pooped on).

23min

PaddyO’s motivation for sucking less at fly fishing is simple: his wife is SO MUCH better at it than him. So, he’s engaged guide Austin Campbell to help him understand everything from how to rig a rod to where to find the fish to not catching his hook on everything in a 20-yard radius.

23min

Sucking at any given sport can be frustrating; sucking at navigating the backcountry can be terrifying. Mountain guide Jason Antin has three days to get PaddyO—who can get lost in a parking lot—to the point where he can be dropped in the woods, blindfolded, and find his way home. What could go wrong?

23min

Everything about kayaking appeals to Paddy, except one thing: the kayak. Squeezing his 250-pound mass into a giant plastic slipper and staying upright is … difficult for him. Fortunately, his guide, Stan Prichard, is also an old friend who won’t take “This water is too wet!” for an answer. Can Stan transform PaddyO into a mountain merman ready to battle the river?

22min