Season 1

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...

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. ...

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 …