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Steady State Podcast reframes the popular, yet limited narrative about rowing culture. We celebrate the expansive array of rowers, coaches, and coxswains in a podcast designed to savor real-life experience from launch to cox seat at every level.

Rachel Freedman 10/26/22 Rachel Freedman 10/26/22

[S3]Ep22 - Brent Keuch’s Course Correction

Go behind one of the biggest names in boats to talk with Brent Keuch, marketing director for King Racing. He fell in love with rowing when he was just 13 and looking for direction in his life. Rowing helped get him his first job, and introduced him to the woman who would become his wife. Today, Brent’s personal and professional philosophy is all about getting more people in boats, and sharing life lessons learned from rowing.

Rachel Freedman 9/16/22 Rachel Freedman 9/16/22

[S3] Ep. 19 - Kathy Frederick: Founder of Row for the Cure

Like many women who grew up before Title IX, Kathy Frederick spent her young life studying ballet. When, at 42, she learned to row it felt like dancing with partners and she was immediately hooked. Just a few years later in 1993, the loss of a dear friend prompted Kathy to host a fundraising event on the Willamette River. From those modest beginnings Row for the Cure was born.

Rachel Freedman 7/24/22 Rachel Freedman 7/24/22

[S3] Ep. 15: Jasper Liu’s Rowing Dojo

From walk-on at the University of Pennsylvania to gold in the LM2x at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jasper Liu is an elite-level lightweight rower who’s worked hard on and of the water to learn about all aspects of our sport. With his website - www.rowingdojo.com - he’s sharing the best and most useful information that he’s picked up from some of the best coaches in the country.

Rachel Freedman 5/27/22 Rachel Freedman 5/27/22

[S3] Ep. 11 - Susan Kinne: A Meditation on Boats

When Susan Kinne cracked the bottom of a wooden hull, she never could have guessed that nearly 25 years later she’d be a master craftsman handling boat repairs of all sizes at Lake Washington Rowing Club. Just north of 70 years old, Susan handles everything from setting pitch to building Frankenstein 3x boats, is a powerhouse with tools and in a scull, and is a well of information about Pocock Racing Shells.

Rachel Freedman 2/18/22 Rachel Freedman 2/18/22

[S3] Ep. 4 - Koen Elbers: Learn, Explore, Have Fun!

In our first-ever fan feature episode, Koen Elbers talks exuberantly about rowing in the Netherlands, parties with Alkmaar’s sister city and club, long distance events, rowing tours, and generally finding enjoyment in your rowing life beyond competition.

Rachel Freedman 2/3/22 Rachel Freedman 2/3/22

[S3] Ep. 3 - Steven Dowd: Pushing Past Paralysis

In 2016, Steven Dowd suffered a devastating spinal cord injury. With an exceptional personal will and the support of family and friends, Steven today is not only walking, but rowing. We sat down to talk about his journey and motivation, and the EnduRow Challenge, a charity event he launched in 2021.

Rachel Freedman 11/9/21 Rachel Freedman 11/9/21

[S2] Ep. 15 - Club Spotlight: Greater Columbus Rowing Association

GCRA was founded in 1984 as a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing its diverse membership with safe sculling and sweep rowing opportunities. Today, it’s home to 145 members across masters and adaptive rowing programs.

Rachel Freedman 10/27/21 Rachel Freedman 10/27/21

[S2] Ep. 14: Margie Elsberg is Setting Her Own Pace

In the 1960s, Margie Elsberg was dismissed by a male coach at Boston University. Today she and husband Mickey proudly carrying the torch for I, J, and K category rowers.

Rachel Freedman 9/1/21 Rachel Freedman 9/1/21

[S2] Ep. 10 - Club Spotlight: Oak Ridge Rowing Association

ORRA – built on the passion and enthusiasm of its community, coaches, and volunteers – successfully navigated COVID, keeping all of their programs in-tact, healthy, and thriving. Guests: Head Coach JD Davis, Board President Jim Rogers, and masters rower Jen Bon.

Rachel Freedman 7/28/21 Rachel Freedman 7/28/21

[S2] Ep. 9 - Napoleon Griffin: From Track to Power 10s

A decorated middle distance track runner who learned to scull as an adult, Napoleon beat male breast cancer and today strives to get as much out of life as possible. He also survived Hurricanes Irma and Maria which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Motivated by a desire for more training and racing opportunities, Napoleon relocated to Texas, where he now splits his time between Austin and Dallas.

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