Episodes

You have to see it to be it. This week host Kristi Wagner welcomes Jayna Hefford, five time gold medalist from the Canadian Women’s Hockey team and the current SVP of Hockey Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey Leag...

Wave the white flag! In this episode, join host Kristi Wagner for a lively chat with champion rower Megan Lee. Megan is a student and athlete at Cambridge University in the UK, whose rowing team just triumphed over the Oxford...

What does it take to transition from a dedicated athlete to a high-performance coach? Kristi is joined by former competitive rower and now coach, Steve Whelpley. After a 19 year career that included three national teams, Stev...

What does it feel like to be going to the Olympics - again? This week’s episode of "The Other 3 Years" is a conversation with Kristi and her boyfriend, returning guest Ian Accomando. The couple dives into how Kristi really …

Join host Kristi Wagner as she sits down with Sophia Vitas, a remarkable athlete who shares her journey to making the Olympic rowing team for the United States. From early mornings on the water to representing her country on ...

Our host Kristi Wagner is going to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!! Tune in as she dishes out the news and her reaction. Guest Sara Hendershot joins Kristi. Sara’s illustrious career saw her achieve a remarkable fourth place ...

We are sliding into the journey of Ben Wanger, who represented Team Israel in baseball at the Tokyo Olympics. Ben shares his unique path, which is marked by dedication, resilience, and adaptability. With a journey spanning th...

Get ready for a heart-to-heart as Kristi sits down with her brother, Joe Wagner. From childhood antics to navigating life's twists, join these siblings on a journey through their shared past. They laugh as they reminisce abou...

Kristi and ARION teammate Katy talk about Katy’s unconventional journey into rowing, how she keeps advancing, and the parallels she sees between her first sporting love of hockey and rowing. Kristi also shares a funny story a...

Kristi dives into her top picks across various categories, from mouthwatering food choices to must-have rowing gear. She’s covering food, clothing, cultural spheres, favorite books, television shows, and music. We’re even fin...

Considered the greatest diver in history, Greg Louganis is the only male to win gold medals on both 3 meter springboard and 10 meter platform in consecutive Olympic Games. In this episode, Greg dives deep into the waters of h...

This is Part 2 of a Part 2 interview, so be sure to catch up from last weeks episode where they share more personal funny stories and the professional side of rowing. Follow Colleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col...

From coxswain to rowing commentator, Colleen Saville has traveled and seen many experiences in the rowing world. Join her and Kristi as they share their rowing journeys, discussing the complexities of college recruitment and ...

Olympian host Kristi interviews her boyfriend, Ian Accomando, in this charming episode of "The Other 3 Years." Ian is the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Lightweight Rowing at Harvard University. Join the couple as they share l...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and ten-time US rowing national team member, Meghan Musnicki, shares insights into her comeback for the Paris Olympics. Meghan highlights the challenges of training at 40 and adjusting to the ne...

Kristi sits down with Nick Baumgartner, the 42-year-old snowboarding sensation and oldest gold medalist, gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics. They discuss Nick's new book, "Gold from Iron," exploring his late start in sno...

Cheat day treats, inspiration to keep going, and biggest disappointment in her racing career - Kristi answers listener questions! Currently training at high altitude in Colorado Springs, Kristi engages in a dynamic Q&A sessio...

Olympian Rowing Athlete Kristi unpacks George Clooney’s new blockbuster movie "Boys on the Boat." But this episode isn't just about Hollywood thrills—it's a rollercoaster ride through The Other 3 Years. From her brother's wed...

Hydro Athlete Shares Her Rowing Journey

This week on the podcast, Kristi sits down for a chat with the impressive USA sprint climber, Emma Hunt. After her standout performance at the 2023 World Championships, where she clinched second place, Emma's gearing up for t...

Join host Kristi and special guest Norman Bellingham as they delve into the world of sports, focusing on the challenges, triumphs, and mindset of athletes, particularly in the context of rowing. Gold medalist at the 1988 Olym...

Olympian Sarah “Trow” Trowbridge qualified for the 2012 London Olympics at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta, nicknamed the regatta of death because it is truly the last shot to qualify for the games. Like many other ti...

This week, Kristi is joined by Michelle Sechser, a remarkable athlete who is an eleven time national team member, a Tokyo 2021 Olympian, and was the 2022 USRowing female athlete of the year. She won a silver medal in the …

Dive into the world of rowing with Olympian rower Kristi Wagner! Join her as she chats about the different types of rowing, from the elegant sculling to the powerful sweeping, and discover how this sport can transform lives. ...