Episodes

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. ...

Get ready for an epic chat where an Olympian athlete meets a Life Coach! They spill the beans on confidence, diving into the nitty-gritty of self-confidence versus baseline confidence. Plus, they'll dish out the deets on self...

Four members of the US Rowing team from the Pan Am games (and also ARION teammates) join Kristi to recap their gold medal performances last month in Chile. Hannah Paynter, Veronica Nicacio, Kate Horvat and Maddy Focht share t...

World Championship rowing medalist and Athlete of the Year Sophia Luwis talks to Kristi about working through severe injuries while rowing, the nomadic life rowing can bring, and focusing on what you can control. Sophia remin...

Inside the mind of an Olympian! Justin Best and Kristi Wagner talk about the importance of balancing training and work, an athlete’s mental health, using social media as a comedic educational tool, and removing barriers to sh...

Olympic Rower Justin Best takes us on an inspiring journey from a Hollywood movie that ignited his passion for rowing to expert advice on increasing speed in the sport. Join us as he delves into the world of rowing races …

Accomplished National Rowing Teammate, Jimmy Catalano, opens up about his journey, accomplishments, and struggles as a coxswain. His wisdom and advice goes beyond rowing and really touches on all aspects of life. Get inspired...

Ever wonder what the bond between an Olympian athlete and their coach is like?! The good, the bad, and the funny? This week you get to hear Coach Cat turn the tables on Kristi and interview her, giving us an …

Rowing Coach shares tips and feedback on coaching Olympian athletes, shares his favorite smoothie recipe, and talks about taking on a more supportive role in the World Champs. Want to hear more from Coach Eric 'Cat' Catalano?...

Powerhouse duo Alicia Lamb, MT and Deirdre McLoughlin, PT talk about the body and mental work they do with Olympic athletes and its importance for achieving success! Why do athletes come see them, do they need to, and is it …

On this week’s episode, we’re catching up with Kristi about her bronze medal win at Worlds! Show producer Christine O’Donnell also hosts a Q&A with Kristi from questions sent by listeners via Instagram. Listen for some inside...

On this week’s episode, Kristi Wagner gives us an update on the World Champs in Belgrade, Serbia, how she and other USA teams are doing, and what the atmosphere is like! She also answers some questions asked by listeners off …

Kristi is joined by Liz Fusco, the Director of Sports Nutrition for USRowing. Liz is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Liz shares all her professional insights with Kristi...

Two members of the US Women's National Team join Kristi Wagner to discuss what's "in the making" of an elite rower as they prepare to compete in the World Championships. Daisy Mazzio-Manson (7 seat) and Margaret Hedeman (2 se...

On this week’s episode, Kristi Wagner shares some life updates and her top three rowing themed book recommendations. She discusses why these stories are important and inspirational for both rowers and newcomers to the sport. ...

(Part 2/2) Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Meg...

Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Megan Lee and ...

Fellow Rower and longtime friend Christine Cavallo joins Kristi Wagner to talk about the ups and downs with rowing; specifically Cavallo's "Love / Hate relationship with rowing. Cavallo is a 7x US National Team member and doe...

The TV show “Ted Lasso” has captivated the nation with its humor, heartfelt lessons, and athletic triumphs. Olympic hopefuls are no exception; Kristi and friend/ teammate Hannah Paynter sit down on the podcast to discuss why ...

Kristi is joined by fellow Massachusetts native, Blake Dietrick. Kristi and Blake met at basketball camp fifteen years ago but since then their athletic careers have followed different paths. The duo caught up on the podcast ...

Kristi Wagner and producer Christine O'Donnell recap the racing from World Rowing Cup II in Varese, Italy last month. The conversation covers how the racing felt, what Kristi thinks about and focuses on during each phase of r...

This week on the podcast Kristi talks to three of her national team teammates: Maddie Wanamaker, Kelsey Reelick and Molly Bruggerman. All three women just won gold in the women’s four at the second World Cup in Varese, Italy....

Kristi sits down with 2022 Winter Olympian and nine-time US Cross Country Skiing National Team member Julia Kern. The two talk about Julia's journey in and out of sport, what motivates her during her other three years; and th...