Kim Cupini – Tennessee Rowing In this episode, Kim Cupini, head coach of Tennessee Women’s Rowing, talks with Sean about the team’s steady climb up the rankings and what it’s taken to stay competitive. She reflects on how the rowing landscape has changed, how her squad has handled rising expectations, and the pressure of being in the spotlight. Cupini highlights the strength of the varsity eight and how that performance is driving higher standards across the team. She shares insights into Tennes...
May 13, 2025•27 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Texas Rowing Coach Dave O’Neill In this episode, we sit down with Texas Rowing Coach Dave O’Neill, fresh off leading the Longhorns to the 2024 NCAA Championship title. We kick things off by getting an update on the Texas program and what’s next for the team as they build on their national success. We then dive into the biggest topic in collegiate rowing right now: the new NCAA scholarship regulations. With the shift to 68 scholarships in rowing, what does this mean for Texas and other Power 4 sc...
Mar 07, 2025•39 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Reflections & Road to LA 2028 In this episode we break down the performances celebrating medals in the men’s eight and four while asking whether a win in the eight was within reach. We discuss the focus for this Olympic cycle, including stroke selection and athlete development. We also address lingering questions about Mike Teti and Tom Terhaar’s involvement, highlight new faces on the squad, and explore the future of the lightweights developing on the open squad. Other key topics include no...
Feb 07, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 1
With 25 days until the start of the Olympics, US Rowing High Performance Director Josy Verdonkschot discusses the team's progress, the Olympic squad's coaches', perspectives on qualifying crews, challenges faced at the World Cup, Beach Sprints , developmental crews racing at HRR, potential medal counts, and thoughts on preparing for 2028.
Jul 02, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Announcing the pilot episode of "The IRA Rowing Insiders," hosted by Whitney Powell, with commentary by Steve Perry and Sean Wolf. Starting next week, the show will transition to a video format and is proudly sponsored and produced by the IRA. Open men , Lightweight Men & Women and DIII Tune in every Thursday at 7:00 pm Eastern time, from "catch" to finish.
Mar 28, 2024•21 min•Season 11Ep. 3
In the latest episode of the podcast, NU Head Coach Alex Perkins and Sean dive into the current state of the Northeastern mens rowing program. We discuss last year's performance and what's in store for this spring, including the anticipated showdown between the huskies of NU and UW There's also talk about the recent change in the training schedule and rumors circulating about this being one of the fastest groups of athletes in NU history. We take a moment to reflect on Alex’s journey from UW to ...
Mar 26, 2024•19 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Gabe Winkler and Sean dive deep into the world of men’s collegiate rowing with recent results from The Las Vegas Invite” , dissecting the latest developments in the Pac-12, to the “Western Sprints”. Intense rivalries between Cal, UW, and Stanford to the impact on athletes and squads, we explore it all. Hear about Gabe’s national team's glory days, Teti's training methods, and the mantra of 'you don't talk, you just do.' Plus, we delve into boat speed, program standings, and the rich history of l...
Mar 16, 2024•54 min•Season 11Ep. 1
In this podcast episode with Justin Best, Silver Medalist Mens 4- We reflect on the past year, including thoughts on medaling, qualifying the four, and the shape of the team heading into 2024. Insights into the process of being selected for the 4- and the challenges of being in and out of the boat throughout last year. We analyze the race itself, coming just about 2 seconds short of GB in the final. The podcast covers the upcoming Winter Speed Order in February, it importance. The roles of coach...
Jan 23, 2024•44 min•Season 10Ep. 17
Join silver medalist Michelle Sechser and I in an engaging podcast episode as she delves into the world of rowing, sharing insights from her training journey with coaches like Josy and Casey Galvanek. Michelle brings transparency to the discussion, exploring thoughts on Worlds, The Charles, Fall Speed Orders, camps, and the unique bond among lightweight and open women athletes. Discover the financial landscape and the commitment from US Rowing to the lightweight women's 2x. Michelle opens up abo...
Dec 29, 2023•53 min•Season 10Ep. 16
Casey Galvanek and Rowingwolf delve into various topics, including reflections on speed orders, coaching the men's four to silver, changes in the selection process and lineup, progressing from World Cup to final selection, insights into the men's eight, mechanics of GB men's four and eight, coaching the lightweight women's 2x with considerations on lineups and athlete thoughts, assessing the depth of the talent pool, comparing USA vs international competition, connecting with athletes and refini...
Nov 22, 2023•44 min•Season 10Ep. 15
Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Coach Charley Butt and Sean delve into this podcast, covering topics from the current season and expectations to the dynamics of the Harvard Yale race/relationship, coaching changes on the Charles, coaching philosophy, transitioning from a young coach to an older statesman/battle axe on the river, and being the acclaimed sculling guru for athletes like Guerette, Campbell, Gevvie, Tucker, and others. They also explore “Why Harvard” and the coaching of heavyweights versus...
Nov 09, 2023•36 min•Season 10Ep. 14
Join Greg and I as we delve into a wide-ranging discussion about Greg's preparations for the Head of the Charles Regatta. We'll explore topics such as: - Greg's collection of Charles medals and course records. - His recent training regimen, including insights into tapering in the last few weeks. - The impact of wake and wave energy, as well as any experiences with injuries. - The quest for better beer! - The nuances of Friday racing versus the weekend events. - Different approaches to tapering a...
Oct 08, 2023•44 min•Season 10Ep. 13
A chat with Jimmy Catalano, coxswain of the USA men’s eight team. Jimmy talks about his coxing experience in the US system, coaching alongside Alex Perkins at NU, his time as a coxswain at Wisconsin, the development of the men’s eight crew, their journey to qualify for the Games, the selection process, collaboration with Josy, nuances between NU and Wisconsin, overcoming being cut from soccer, his personal style, and planning outfits for parties.
Aug 15, 2023•35 min•Season 10Ep. 12
Fresh off his first NCAA Championship, Stanford’s Head Women’s Rowing Coach Derek Byrnes in his one and only podcast and everything is on the table to discuss. Crew Classic to NCAA Champions , culture , the feels , women’s coaching , Ivy programs, KG and more .
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Season 10Ep. 11
The return of Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist Xeno Muller. Xeno discusses his gold medal race ( his rigging ) , thoughts on Ollie , the Greek and Irish , and stoke efficiency, He opens up on Drew Ginn’s technique. 545 erg progress in college rowing , Larry Gluckman , Harry Mahon, Josy and so much more. Another can’t miss with Xeno!
May 01, 2023•44 min•Season 10Ep. 10
One year into the US Rowing HPD position and Josy breaks down Speed Orders , the results, the camps, the coaches, erg scores, priority boats. Also the eight working with CRC, time standards , qualification year and the clubs and his lost passport .
Mar 17, 2023•38 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Olli and Sean sit down to discuss Olli’s recent wins at the World Indoors, his winning 1x performance at World Rowing Championships, winter training, the men’s single feild, the ups and downs of the single , Tokyo , his equipment , his rig , 2018 - 2022 , his rowing stroke, forgetting his shirt for his instagram following and his motivation. A podcast you don’t want to miss
Mar 12, 2023•28 min•Season 10Ep. 8
This weeks podcast is sponsored by The San Diego Crew Classic, this week the staff of Oxford Brookes, Director of Rowing Richard Spratley, Head Coach Henry Bailhache-Webb and Assistant Coach Chris Tebb . Likely the best program for of all University and Elite Rowing. Topics Recruitment process, GB University and Elite development, Recent racing, Crew Classic Expectations for men ands the women, Why they use the equipment they use , Boat Race fixtures, USA athletes and notable alumni, The culture...
Feb 19, 2023•37 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Fan favorite, San Diego Crew Classic Associate Director Megan Kalmoe and Sean Wolf discuss the upcoming 2023 regatta. Now a three day, event, practice times , Copley and Jessop- Whittier Cups, Texas, Stanford, Cal, UW, special invites , favorites heading into the collegiate season, West coast vs East Coast , Youth and masters events , club championship event, where to eat, “drink’ and more
Feb 12, 2023•33 min•Season 10Ep. 6
A chat with Jeremy Ivey Rowing Canada National Team Coach, we discuss the unified Rowing Canada coaching front, the state and focus of the team, working with legendary coaches ( Teti ,Tonks and others ), Canadian focus for Olympic qualification this year, the development , Trevor Jones, thoughts on the 8’s project from last cycle to this cycle ( men and women ) , lightweights
Jan 22, 2023•42 min•Season 11Ep. 5
A special podcast with the whole Harrison family, Joa, Isaiah and young Elijah. We discuss the past year for the boys, U-23 silver medal rating a 28 , Elijah’s inaugural Charles , What can be improved , Senior team plans, Racing Ben Davison , thoughts to the Worlds field with Ollie and Sverri . The plan for the next cycle , time standards , the 2x. College / University plans, Lifestyle training and racing . Thoughts to sculling , relocation along with training, rigging and more
Dec 09, 2022•42 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Texas Head Coach Dave O’Neill is back! We discuss repeating as NCAA Champions, U-23 World Champions, The Texas takeover New staff , New athletes, Being the “dark horse” this year, More women in the coaching ranks, Women’s rowing vs Men’s rowing and more
Oct 11, 2022•32 min•Season 11Ep. 3
A deep dive conversation with 4 time Olympian Megan Kalmoe. We discuss life at training center from 2016 -2020, being on the outside in 21, being an athlete for Tom Terhaar, injury and recovery, hitting the erg score wall, possible coaching, perspective on the new USA athlete and the system.
Sep 13, 2022•50 min•Season 11Ep. 2
We start season 11 with Duke Women’s Head Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno. Can Duke get on terms with Texas, UW and Stanford ? Culture of the program, Women’s Rowing today , Women’s coaching today, Hamish Bond as a volunteer asst and are there enough women’s coaches in the sport?
Aug 31, 2022•21 min•Season 11Ep. 1
A special podcast with John Bancheri , coach of Stockton , Grand Valley and Marietta. A coach , leader and most of all a teacher to so many in the sport. We take a look back on his coaching career and the many lives he has effected.
Jun 22, 2022•34 min•Season 10Ep. 13
And we are back with part II. The Women’s championship weekend. The picks , the teams on the bubble and Hamish Bond at Duke !!!??
May 12, 2022•13 min•Season 10Ep. 12
Its Championship weekend and Steve Perry is back with two episodes this week! Part I focuses on the Men’s Championship weekend with the Eastern Sprints. The lightweights, open men and team points trophy are the focus. Then a quick review of the PAC 12 rowing championships.
May 10, 2022•16 min•Season 10Ep. 11
18 months into the position US Rowing CEO Amanda Kraus discusses the position, the challenges , NRF relationship, National Team direction, changes , fundraising , the hiccups, Masters Nationals move and more
Apr 24, 2022•37 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Steve Perry & Rowingwolf dive into the college racing season. We go round about on NCAA women’s rowing, the mens lightweight scene and the Light 130s of women’s rowing. Loaded on caffeine we bounce round and around, just when you think we are done with one topic Steve takes it another direction.
Apr 14, 2022•33 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Another great podcast with Christine Cavallo , Oxford University 3 seat for The Boat Race . We get into the atmosphere, selection, the fixtures, the crew , the importance of the coxswain, expectations, photo shoots and what’s next on her rowing bucket list.
Mar 27, 2022•20 min•Season 10Ep. 8
