There is a rowing world outside of the Thames Valley and we're determined to highlight some of the UK's top performing clubs! We sat down with Simon White of Star Club; Dr Aaron Jackson of Agecroft and The Broken Oars Podcast; Maisie Aspinall & Matthew Hughson of Aberdeen Schools' Rowing Association as well as Alex Poole from Walton to chat about what drives success at their clubs as well as providing an environment that caters for all abilities. Fergus and Ed look to shine a light on clubs ...
May 11, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On May 4th, Star Wars Day......We're back! This week, Fergus, Tom, Ed and Will kick off a bumper season spanning 17 episodes into the middle of August. We've got an interview with Helen Glover, discuss some of the racing there has been whilst we were off air and look ahead to what we're looking forward to over the next few weeks and months. This episode is sponsored by Team Concepts. Team Concepts, Inc., is a leadership development and consulting company focused on creating high-performance team...
May 04, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
For the season finale of The End of The Island, the guys are back together. Fergus, Will, Ed and Tom look back on the light blue sweep of the 2021 Gemini Boat Races. We talk pyrotechnics, coxing and some quite frankly brilliant racing. Tom sits down with recently retired Kiwi, Zoe McBride. The multiple World Champion discusses her decision to step away from the sport and her time in the New Zealand national team. Ed wraps up the season with his best quiz to date... The End of The Island will ret...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Fergus and Tom look ahead to this weekend's Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races. We welcome, Sarah Winckless, Daphne Martschenko and Zoe De Toledo to preview, reminisce and talk all things light and dark blue. This episode is sponsored by Playerlayer. PlayerLayer create sports clothing that is built to last. PlayerLayer products are simple and functional, no fast fashion, using Eco Friendly materials. Their tagline is BELONG, because the founders all played team sports and believe that Team Spirit i...
Apr 02, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Fergus and Will are joined by a star-studded line up to look back at one of the domestic pillars of the racing calendar that has fallen for the second year in a row. We're joined by the Head Coach at Lady Eleanor Holles, Antony "Smithy" Smith plus 2x Gold Medalist and Headingtonian, Alice Van Onselen. We've also got short Interviews with Henley Stewart, Richard Phelps, Head Coach of Henley Rowing Club's Junior Women, Leon Redman and holder of the Jackson Trophy, Durham alumni and the cox of Ferg...
Mar 23, 2021•55 min
Fergus and Tom once again assemble a top lineup for a coaching roundtable. We welcome Wade Hall-Craggs, Charlotte Taylor and Dave Currie to pick their brain about the coaching world. We talk everything from creating leaders, the transition from school to university and why they continue to coach day in, day out. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Whilst online, Gareth and Pete from Swift would like to direct everyone to support the rowe...
Mar 16, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The day after #InternationalWomensDay, Fergus welcomes Baz Moffat, co-founder of The Well HQ and Kat Copeland, 2012 Olympic Champion and coach at Headington and Leander. This week sees World Rowing Commentator join for her third appearance, this time as a co-host. We talk through the challenges that women face in sport from training around menstrual cycles, the impact of the contraceptive pill, female sport in the media and how to create a safe and welcoming training environment not just for ath...
Mar 09, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week we welcome Gareth Gruenbaum and Pete Wells from Swift Racing. Fergus, Ed and Tom run through the world indoor champs before taking a deep dive into the world of boat building. We discuss the evolution of racing shell, how important are reverse wings and Ed talks golf balls...He's also put together this week's quiz. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Whilst online, Gareth and Pete would like to direct everyone to support the ro...
Mar 02, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Fergus and Ed discuss all things World Rowing Indoor Champs. They're joined by Liz Soutter, Sport Manager at World Rowing, Meg Knight from Trentham Rowing club, racing in the U19 2k and 500m and also Alex Dunne, who oversees operations for Concept 2 UK. We run through this year's event, Meg's race day strategies and discuss the ruise and dominance of Concept 2. This episode is sponsored by Concept 2. Concept2 has been making innovative products since 1976. Part of the very fabric of the sport of...
Feb 24, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Fergus and Will discuss BUCS, Uni Rowing and HRR in the latest episode from The End of The Island. They're joined by Helen Kirkpatrick, Captain at Imperial College, John Laurenson, Chair of Bath University Boat Club and Alex Darby who can more often be found on instagram as uni.rowing. We run through BUCS over the years, talk this year's rescheduled HRR and look at an alternative racing schedule for university rowing. This episode is sponsored by Concept 2. Concept2 has been making innovative pr...
Feb 23, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Fergus and Tom are joined by an epic lineup for this week's episode. Conlin McCabe, Sofia Meakin and Simon Van Dorp come and discuss all things erg records and olympics at The End of The Island. We run through setting WRs, an Olympics without fans and everything in between. We also hear their favourite locations to row and some of the highlights from their racing careers including Simon and Conlin's first meeting.... This episode is sponsored by Wintech Racing. WinTech Racing offer a diverse ran...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Fergus and Tom are joined by some of the stalwarts of Fulham Reach Boat Boat. We welcome Steve O'Connor, veteran of the podcast and CEO of FRBC. Two time World Champ and Prisons Manager for "Boats Not Bars" Imogen Walsh and John McAvoy, who spent 10 years behind bars for armed robbery and is now the only Nike sponsored ironman triathlete having set multiple erg records whilst on the inside. We talk about John's own story, the transformative powers of rowing when ut comes to rehabilitation and ex...
Feb 09, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week, we're joined by Matt Anthis, the sports medicine partner of JRN. Matt is the Director of The Rowing Physio alongside his work as Head Physiotherapist at Newington College, AUS. He is also studying for his masters at the University of Melbourne. Matt shares some of this top advice for athletes of all ages, specific areas to target with stretches and mobility. We run through how to prevent some of the most common injuries and answer your questions from instagram! This episode is sponsor...
Feb 02, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Fergus, Ed and Tom welcome Will to Season 3. This week's interview is with Performance Director at Headington School, Ryan Demaine. Tom and Ryan talk about how Headington have adapted to this year's challenges, the balance between academics/sport and some of Ryan's favourite coaching memories. We also discuss the importance of squad morale, how to remove the taboo of recreational rowing and Fergus takes a trip down memory lane with his school rugby days. Ed has done this week's quiz. This Episod...
Jan 26, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year! Welcome back to The End of The Island! For the season debut, Fergus, Ed and Tom are joined by three time Olympic Gold Medalist, Andy Triggs-Hodge. We talk Race the Thames, the British Racing Calendar and how rowing can be more fun...Ed's back with the first quiz of the year and we take a trip down memory lane of Andy's favourite races. This episode is sponsored by Fulham reach Boat Club. FRBC is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for All. They believe that everyone in societ...
Jan 20, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 1
It's the 2020 Finale, and what a year it's been... Fergus, Ed, Will and Tom sit down for some armchair chats about where the sport is at. We toss around some harsh truths, bold opinions and everything in between about the sport we all love. Ed has produced this week's quiz. Thank you to everyone who's listened this year. We're incredibly grateful for all your support and we can't wait to get back at it in 2021 Send us a text...
Dec 16, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Fergus and Will welcome back British & World Rowing Commentator, Camilla Hadland and are joined by James Lee, Mr BUCS & Managing Director of Rock the Boat. We take look back at the weekend's record breaking action at BRIC Online and look ahead to the World Indoor Champs in February. James brings us up to speed on BUCS Head and Camilla shares some of her favourite BUCS memories. Will has put together this week's quiz. Send us a text...
Dec 09, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Fergus and and Ed are joined by Henry Fieldman and Stewart Innes to talk through their latest venture, The Athlete Mindset. The importance of resilience is talked about which links with this week's interview. Steven Dowd talks through his life story and explains all about February's EnduRow challenge. Henry and Stewart give their totally unbiased opinions on the international scene and the Boat Race's relocation, while Will sends in a quiz from his marathon death bed. Send us a text...
Dec 01, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Ferg and Tom tackle some of the biggest questions of the sport. Joined by John Wojtiewicz (author of Rowing as a zero billion dollar industry). Phelan Hill (Olympic gold medalist) and Steve O'Connor (CEO Fulham Reach BC), we discuss why rowing hasn't adapted or changed and the steps that need to be taken in order to appeal to the masses but also to make the sport more appealing to investors. We also ask about the future of the sport on an Olympic level and why we shouldn't shy away from charging...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, we talk gap years and university rowing. Fergus is joined by Henry Jones who won the Brit in 2018 and currently on a gap year from Harvard, Alex Riddell-Webster who was in the 2019 Junior Worlds team and in first year at Cambridge and John Laurenson, old friend and Chair of Bath University Boat Club. Why take a gap year? What's the future of university lightweights? Are the three of them any good at this week's quiz? Find out in this week's episode! Send us a text...
Nov 17, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We're Back! The boys are together for the first time in season 2 as we head into Lockdown 2: Electric Boogaloo. This week's interview is with recently retired Wade Hall-Craggs. Wade has led Durham University since 2000 and has been a bastion of our sport in the UK, leading Durham to 10 VL's in a row at BUCS Regatta and 25 combined wins at HWR & HRR. We look at the coaching positions that have recently been advertised, Ed talk's us through the future of rowing and he's put a twist on this wee...
Nov 10, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Ferg and Will talk everything Wingfield Sculls this week. Joining the recording are this year's Champions, Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne and Matt Haywood. We also welcome the record holder of the men's race, Adam Freeman-Pask. We talk through this year's fantastic racing, life in the GB National Team and what Adam's going to do when someone breaks his record. Send us a text
Nov 03, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Ferg, Ed and Tom are joined by Stephen Feeney, JRN's Sports Psychology partner. Stephen has worked with the likes of St. Paul's, LEH, OUBC and a number of members in the national squad. Over the course of 45 minutes, Stephen opens up about his ideas and teachings. We have a fascinating discussion about training and racing mentality and why it is so important to make time for the mind. We also answer some of the questions sent in on Instagram Send us a text...
Oct 27, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Get you clam chowder and lobster rolls at the ready, we've got a special episode all about the Head of The Charles. Ferg and Will welcome back Harvard grad and Radcliffe co-captain, Erica Holmes. We welcome cox broadcaster and everything in-between, Whitney Powell. We talk through all parts of the world famous race from what makes the event so memorable to Boston's best spots for an afterparty. We also shine a light on the future and current state of US club rowing. Send us a text...
Oct 20, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Ferg and Tom and joined by three awesome people for their discussion about all things coaching. Robin Dowell, Kat Copeland and Kieran Clarke join the recording to talk through the role of a coach, drills, skills and how to create the best sort of training environment. We also hear some of their favourite memories from through the years including Kieran's break onto the International scene with Sam Meijer & Seb Devereux as well as Robin's victories in the Fawley Challenge Cup. Send us a text...
Oct 13, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Ferg, Tom and Ed are turning their attention east and take a closer look at Collegiate Rowing. We have an interview with Erica Holmes and Seb Benzecry, formerly of Marlow Rowing Club and St Pauls School about their experiences at Harvard and Princeton respectively. We're joined for the recording by Sam Baum, Assistant at Cal Men's Rowing and we welcome back JRN's coxing partner, Laura Simon who is also Assistant Coach at Yale. We talk recruitment, duelling, Henley and more! Send us a ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ferg, Ed and Will are joined by two experts of the Thames to shine a light on the infamous Tideway. Hugo Gulliver, Chief coach at UL and Jack Powell, President of ICBC share their pearls of wisdom. We run through the latest from the Euro Junior Champs, New NSR & HRR rulings as well as life on the tideway and what it's like to be a student in London. Jack and Hugo also share their thoughts on introducing a duelling calendar, similar to the US Collegiate system. Send us a text...
Sep 29, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Fergus and Tom talk coxing- not something they have much experience with but fortunately the guests do. They're joined by GB Cox, Henry Fieldman, Laura Simon, JRN's new coxing content partner and Harry Brightmore from Oxford Brookes makes his second appearance on The End of The Island. We discuss the best way to form a race plan, favourite calls from over the years, what rowers do that grinds the gears of coxes and everything in between! Send us a text...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
We're back! Fergus is joined by Ed and Will to catch up on what's happened over the past few weeks. We talk the Hammersmith blockade, Jurgen's retirement and everything else in between. Our guest for the series opener is Sir Matthew Pinsent and he talks through the Olympics, HRR and Masterchef with Tom Morgan. Send us a text
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
For the season 1 Finale, we're joined by the Kingslayer himself, Matt Brigham. We talk through THE race from HRR 2019, some Lockdown lessons and reflecton our favourite guests from the first season of The End of The Island. Ed has gone back in time for this week's quiz. Send us a text
Aug 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
