In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, Klaus interviews Fanda, the main organizer of the European Kubb Championships (EKC) in Czech. They discuss Fanda's experience with Kubb, the organization of the EKC, and the growth of Kubb in Czech. Fanda shares how he started playing Kubb and founded a Kubb club, as well as the establishment of the Czech Kubb Association. They also talk about the challenges and preparations for the EKC, including securing sponsors and organizing the event. Fanda highlights the impact of the EKC on the Kubb community in Czech and the plans for promoting the game after the tournament. They also discuss travel tips and the activities planned for the opening ceremony and afterparty. Fanda discusses the Kubber and its association with the Kubb tournament. He reveals that the Kubbeer is more a passion project. Fanda also mentions the challenges of producing a large quantity of beer and the need for big events to sell it. He talks about the possibility of other tournament organizers buying Kubbeer and the importance of sponsorship in organizing events. Fanda emphasizes the importance of creating a win-win situation in all aspects of his life and expresses his excitement for the upcoming EKC tournament.
00:00 Introduction to Fanda & the European Kubb Championships
03:00 The Scale and Significance of the EKC
08:14 Challenges and Successes in Preparing for the EKC
20:26 Exciting Events at the EKC
23:53 Travel Tips for the EKC
27:58 Enjoying Beer at the EKC
36:36 Getting to Know the Kubb Community
43:15 Rankings and Tournament Formats
45:56 Creating a Win-Win Situation
52:37 Excitement for the EKC