This week, Tom and Sholto ( Yale ’18) catch up with Brown University Assistant Coach Scott Cockle. Crew Connection is a dedicated team of former-student athletes from prestigious U.S. college programs. With their deep-rooted expertise in the world of rowing and a vast network of connections worldwide, they are here to support prospective students every step of the recruitment journey. Their personalised approach ensures that junior athletes receive top-notch guidance throughout the recruitment a...
Sep 05, 2023•40 min•Season 11Ep. 3
This week, Fergus and Sholto ( Yale ’18) catch up with British Olympian and Princeton graduate, Hannah Scott. We chat all about Hannah's recruitment to Princeton, studying during the pandemic, life at Princeton, and how students in the US navigate the different legal drinking age... Crew Connection is a dedicated team of former-student athletes from prestigious U.S. college programs. With their deep-rooted expertise in the world of rowing and a vast network of connections worldwide, they are her...
Aug 29, 2023•41 min•Season 11Ep. 2
The End of The Island is Back! Following the success of the US Collegiate series leading up to the NCAAs and IRAs, we've teamed up with Crew Connection to bring you you some cracking insights into the world of collegiate rowing across the pond. This week, Fergus sits down founders Sholto Carnegie ( Yale ’18) and Jack Gosden-Kaye (Cal Berkeley ‘19) to hear about their stories from the US and why they've created Crew Connection. Crew Connection is a dedicated team of former-student athletes from p...
Aug 22, 2023•32 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Aug 19, 2023•24 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Aug 19, 2023•25 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Aug 09, 2023•31 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Aug 02, 2023•25 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Thought the Henley coverage was done? Think again. Over this mini series, we are bringing you the 'JRN Innovation Interviews - Henley Royal Regatta 2023 with Ian Randall.' Ian Randall is a columnist and expert writer for JRN. Ian spent the week asking people about their experiences rowing, their achievements and any notable innovations from their time rowing. Ian is conducting postgraduate research on innovation theory and is investigating how innovation occurs within the sport of rowing. He int...
Jul 25, 2023•27 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Fergus and Camilla and joined by Hugo Gulliver, women's coach at Oxford Brookes as well as Becky Wilde, winner of the Princess Grace on Sunday. We talk Becky's super sub job on Henley Sunday, how other students are reacting to the Brookes domination and what trophies Hugo has his sights set on for next year... This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals ...
Jul 03, 2023•36 min•Season 8Ep. 16
As the wind and rain batter the Henley course, Fergus has taken refuge in the commentary box and is joined by Thames Rowing Club Head Sander Smulders. They talk all things HRR 23, the dominance that Thames have on the club scene, and how Dutch and British rowing compares and contrasts. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and...
Jun 30, 2023•23 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Fergus and Camilla are joined in the tea break by Michael Callahan (University of Washington head coach), Rob Dauncey (Durham University head coach), and Seb Benzecry (the next CUBC men's president). We chat all things student rowing at HRR, Washington racing the Grand, Durham's three eights in the Temple and if Cambridge will ever field a Blue Boat in the Ladies. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since incep...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 14
'Twas the night before Henley... Fergus sits down with the Don Cech, Mike Vertullo, and Spencer Washburn- the head coaches of Sydney RC, Winter Park, and Deerfield Academy respectively. We're also joined by Lauren Garrett, Zola Young, Claire Sopko, and Kalista Whildin, the Oregon Rowing Unlimited quad in the Diamond Jubilee. Ready for Henley? We are. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, ...
Jun 26, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 13
With Fergus galavanting around France on a bicycle, Tom is joined by Ed, Camilla and Olympic Gold Medalist - and HWR winner - Andrea Proske to talk all-things Henley Women's Regatta. Listen in for the low-down on the best racing of the weekend, as well as a wrap-up from Marlow Regatta, as our attention continues to turn to Henley Royal Regatta. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’v...
Jun 19, 2023•42 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Fergus, Tom and Camilla sit down the evening that the 2023 Henley Royal Regatta Entries have been released and dissect some of the big news, particularly in the student and junior events. Will Brookes sweep the student events? Will the PE go overseas? Why are there less fireworks in the open events? Fergus and Tom also chat to five time Olympic Gold Medalist and Chairman of HRR Sir Steve Redgrave and hear his thoughts on qualifiers, more women racing at the regatta and the PE being opened up to ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Fergus is joined by world silver medalist and the current holder of the Stonor Challenge Trophy Michelle Sechser as well as Pierpaolo Frattini former Olympian and current General Manager of the Varese organising committee. We talk preparation for the World Cup, what we can expect from Team USA and the best food post racing in Varese... This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried...
Jun 13, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 10
For one last dance, Fergus and Fraser sit down and record the review of the IRAs at lake Mercer. Cal got their brooms out and swept up, Princeton make the podium but where did it all go wrong for Harvard and Brown? This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe. They prid...
Jun 06, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Fergus and Fraser are back to preview the IRA National Championships? Can Cal go back to back? Will Yale give Steve Gladstone a golden send off? Who will be unlucky and miss out on the Grand Final? We've got the answers to all of these questions and so much more. Fergus also sits down with two of the finest coaches in the land. The legendary Steve Gladstone from Yale and Dave Reischman who has been at the helm of Syracuse for over 20 years leading a programme that risen to the very top of colleg...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Fergus sits down with Tom Morgan, Ed Evans and Will Hadland-Horrocks to look back on a mega NSR at Dorney. We've also got a review of NCAAs in New Jersey where Fraser Innes was on the ground. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe. They pride themselves on an abil...
May 30, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 9
it's time for the big dance. The NCAAs are this weekend and Fergus and Fraser have all the information you need to know including predictions of the winners. We're also joined by Dave O'Neill the head coach of the DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Texas to talk about their loss to Princeton, the rest of their season and of course all things NCAAs. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve ...
May 24, 2023•56 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Fergus and Fraser look back across 16 different Conference Championships. Princeton cement the top seed for NCAAs having won the Ivy League and Texas remain undefeated across all boats in the Big 12 since 2013. In the race for the IRAS, the spice level has just gone through the roof after an epic Eastern Sprints. Oh, are Stanford underrated despite winning the PAC 12s? This week we're joined by Hudson Forster, host of The For Stars Podcast. Hudson has created a network across the junior and coll...
May 19, 2023•59 min•Season 9Ep. 8
We've made it to Conference Championships weekend! Fergus and Fraser bring you a mega episode previewing all 11 women's and 5 men's Champs that have direct implications on who qualifies for the NCAAs and IRAs respectively. Strap in folks, it's a big one. Fergus also sits down with head coach of Temple Men's Rowing, Brian Perkins as well as head coach of Duke, Megan Cooke Carcagno. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the w...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Fergus and Fraser review the final week of regular season racing before Conference Championships take place the weekend of the 13th/14th May. We also preview the Windermere Cup taking place this weekend as the UW Huskies host Australia. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers acros...
May 04, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Fergus is joined by Camilla and Will Hadland-Horrocks to review three days of student racing at BUCS Regatta 2023. We run though the standout performances across Championship, Intermediate, and Beginner events as well as discuss the Brookes sweep dominance, Durham's Victor Ludorum win, and Nottignham's rise up the rankings. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship an...
May 02, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Fergus and Fraser take you through the upset that has sent shockwaves through the collegiate rowing scene, look back on California's trip to Washington and reflect on another awesome weekend of racing. Are Washington Men dark horses for the national championship? This week Fergus sits down with Al Acosta, head coach of California Berkeley women's rowing. Coach Acosta talks through his selection dilemmas, coming back and coaching his alma mater and his favourite training venue in the world. Filip...
Apr 27, 2023•44 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Fergus is joined by some of the finest rowers Croatia has to offer: OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS- Martin & Valent Sinkovic U23 WORLD CHAMPIONS- Ivana & Josipa Jurković JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONS- Anton & Patrik Lončarić The connection? They're all siblings. We talk all things Croatian rowing, what it's like rowingg with your brother or sister and which sibling is the best... This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Sin...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Fergus and Fraser are back with another round up of all things happening state side. We run through the Ivy Invite, Michigan's trip to Texas, the UCSD Invitational, SIRA Championships and the first crew to qualify for the IRAs. Oh and shout-out to Princeton for upsetting Harvard's Varsity... This week, Fergus sits down with Scott Fransden, head of men's rowing at California Berkley, the defending national champions. Scott looks ahead to this week's duel against Washington up in Seattle and talks...
Apr 20, 2023•41 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Fergus and Fraser are back recapping everything from the Big 10 Invitational, the Pac-12 Challenge to some highly anticipated racing in the Ivy League. This week Fergus sits down with Greg Hughes, head coach of the Princeton men's heavyweight programme, to talk the Basketball team's run to the Sweet 16 of March Madness and how the rowers can feed off that, how close Princeton are to challenging for medals at the IRAs and all things Tiger rowing. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are ...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Tom sits down with Jasper Parish and James Trotman to go through their 2023 Boat Race wins and talk all things light blue rowing. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they’ve carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe. They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suit...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Fergus and Fraser look back on some high calibre racing including the 50th edition of the San Diego Crew Classic and an IRA showdown in the swamps of Florida. This week's interview is with Mark Rothstein. He's the head coach of Michigan women's rowing and we discuss he squad he's got this season, Big Ten rivalries and what it means to row at Michigan. This episode is sponsored by Filippi. Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980,...
Apr 06, 2023•46 min•Season 9Ep. 2
