The Third Boat

It's starting to get western around here.   We take a little virtual boat trip by Bill Gates, The historic ASUW Shellhouse and arrive at Stan Sayres Park.   Seafair Pirates, The Blue Angels and #vanlife.  The Pits, Part 1, Music: Gone Goofy, Sixteen Wheelers (Epidemic Sound) Music: Shootout, Roy Edwin Williams (Epidemic Sound)

Part 2 of The Pits, Showdown at Stan Sayres Park. I recorded this story almost a year ago, in late Spring 2025.  This one might be handy for new members of the Seattle Mayor's cabinet.   In this one I talk about a teeny tiny regatta and the Boat Race.  Also surveillance cameras and guns.  There is gunfire.  Don't worry - no one gets hurt. 

Season 2 Update:   George Clooney came to my town, RowTown USA, a year and a half ago for the premier of the Boys in the Boat.   Was I the only one to see what I saw when George came to town?    

What is it like to go to Henley Royal Regatta?  Do you have to be in the Steward's enclosure to enjoy Henley?  How serious is the dress code really? What is it like behind the scenes with Oxford-Brookes rowing? We are talking across the Atlantic today to Peter Smith.  Peter is the author of "Oxford Brookes: A Sporting Miracle?   From cowshed on the Thames to the top of the rowing world. "  If you...

This is a public service announcement for the Red Zone, the dangerous time period on University campuses. Because I am a Gen X Seattlite, I include music references: The Gits, the Home Alive movement and Pearl Jam.   Note- This was recorded prior to the US Election. - Jen Content Warning: This episode mentions a death by suicide, a death by murder, as well as sexual assault. JRN Staff, Junior Rowi...

Part 2 of Joel and Jen's conversation on Hazing.  Where did it start?  We blame the brits.     Book: Stephen Fry, Moab is my Washpot, 1997.    Music:  A Woman's Design is Divine by Blood Red Sun (Epidemic)  Music: Gone Surfing, by Sixteen Wheelers (Epidemic)  

Joel McHale has been poking the bear for years.... If you consider UW Rowing, The Bear. Joel rowed at the University of Washington for three months in the early 90s. I've noticed his little "pokes" in local news articles and guest commentary during football games. My experience was very different from Joels. I loved rowing at the U. But I was curious. So Joel and I talked, a lot longer than we pla...

Andrew and I talk rowing scuttlebutt - The kind of chats you might have around a campfire or at a backyard barbeque.   Andrew explains lightweight rowing to me and why it's more fun to watch.  We talk about American football, the spectacular opportunities for college women and why the boys are in the quonset hut.  We chat about whether or not hiring a rower as a management consultant is a good ide...

This is a good one if you want to understand why former rowers suggest your kid try rowing.   Andrew explains his journey into the boathouse and what kids learn from rowing.

Why do rowers do strange things like run around naked?   To start to understand this, we need to start learning about the different factors that contribute to rowing culture.   This Rowing 101 explainer covers money and danger.     Pocock xVIII rowing shell:  https://www.pocock.com/shells/xviii/   Seán McCárthaigh, Irish Independent,  Poor safety culture at Limerick rowing club 'a contributory fac...

When George Clooney came to town, the rowing communities both here and Britain were having some pretty serious conversations about rowing culture.   Did George or MGM Amazon know?   Does it matter? Trevor Lensmeier, Moira MacDonald, "George Clooney talks 'Boys in the Boat' on the Seattle 'red' carpet,"  The Seattle Times, December 8, 2023.  https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/watch-g...

Please be aware that this podcast series may include tales of self harm, suicide and sexual assault.  Don't worry!  This is not a metoo podcast about my university days.  I only have fond memories of fellow college rowers. I do have ethical rules, which I clarify during this podcast.    - Jen

It's time to talk about rowing culture. We will open the creaky doors of boathouses in Seattle, Dublin, Aberdeen (UK) and Oxford.  We'll talk about rowing culture, glory, honor, power and privilege.   Who belongs?  Who doesn't?  This isn't The Boys in the Boat.     Music:  Gone Goofy, by The Sixteen Wheelers (Epidemic)  Article:  Megan Sheppard, Seattle Time, November 25, 2008 https://www.seattlet...