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Mercantile Radio

Mercantile Rowing Club
Rowing
Mercantile Rowing Club
Australia
Olympic Games
Coaching
Cycling
Boat Race
Henley Royal Regatta
Melbourne
Mercantile
Decent Rowing
Melbourne, Australia
Olympics
Kings Cup
Seville World Cup
Technique
Tokyo Olympics
Australian National Team
Lucerne
Oxford University Boat Club

Mercantile Radio features stories, insights and voices from the heart of Rowing, hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Drew Ginn OAM. Sponsored by Choice Capital and 776BC.

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to build one of the world's most successful school rowing programs?

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, Drew Ginn sits down with Bobby Thatcher, Head of Rowing at St Paul's School in London, to explore the philosophy that has prod... more

What separates Olympic champions from the rest of the field?

According to Alex Hill OAM, it isn't bigger erg scores or harder training, it is clarity.

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, Olympic Gold Medallist Alex Hill OAM joins Drew Ginn OAM for... more

From being cut from the US National Team to becoming a World Champion.

Teal Cohen's story is one of resilience, belief and relentless consistency.

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, Teal shares how one phone call changed her mindset, why consiste... more

Some rowing stories define a club. Others define a generation.

Neil Hewitt's journey began as a nine-year-old boy at Mercantile Rowing Club, coxing Sunday morning outings with the club's old legends on the Yarra River, Melbourne. It culminated in st... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Hill
Australian rower on national team
Australian rowing
Episode: Alex Hill: Gold, Grit and More to Give
Teal Cohen
US national team rower, Olympic and world championship competitor
US Women's National Team / University of Washington
Episode: Eight Seconds and Nine Months: Teal Cohen on Getting Cut, Getting Strong and Getting Gold - Episode 46
Neil Hewitt
1956 Olympic bronze medalist coxswain, rower from Melbourne
Australian Rowing Team
Episode: The Boy Who Became an Olympic Coxswain: Neil Hewitt - Episode 45
Andrew Triggs Hodge
Olympic gold medalist rower
Great Britain Rowing
Episode: Andrew Triggs Hodge: Three Gold Medals. One Relentless Mindset - Episode 44
Sue Chapman-Popa
Pioneer rower, coach, and mother of Olympic gold medalist Rosie Popa
Australian rowing
Episode: A Pioneer, an Olympian, a Coach, and the Mother of Olympic Gold, Part 2: Coaching, Parenting & Building the Next Generation with Sue Chapman-Popa - Episode 43
Martin Cross
Olympic rowing champion and broadcaster
British Rowing/Commentator
Episode: Martin Cross: Olympic Gold, Henley & A Life in Rowing - Episode 41
Erik Horrie
Paralympic rower, multiple world champion and Olympic medalist
Australian Rowing Team
Episode: Five Paralympics, Countless Lessons, One Relentless Pursuit: Erik Horrie - Episode 40
Cam Wurf
Professional rower and cyclist with multi-sport elite career
Former professional cyclist and rower
Episode: Cam Wurf: Three Sports, One Relentless Pursuit - Rowing, the Peloton, and the Hunt for Kona - Episode 39
David Chipps Colvin
Rowing coach/athlete, guest on the Seville World Cup review episode
Mercantile Radio guest cohort
Episode: Seville World Cup Review with Drew Ginn, Noel Donaldson and David Colvin - Episode 38

Hosts

Drew Ginn
Host of Mercantile Radio
Andrew Ginn
Host of Mercantile Radio

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Everything you love about rowing

    Every episode provides insight into each aspect of rowing that we all experience along the way, but from a different perspective, be it a new rower, an experienced Olympian, a physio. All relevant. All interesting. All a very enjoyable listen.

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ebstarr
    Australia8 months ago
  • Fascinating

    Each episode brings new insights to experiences and the journey of athletes past and present. I love each episode, and thought I had heard it all, until now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aus OLY
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Great depth on rowing history and performance psychology.
Engaging mix of athlete journeys and coaching insights that readers can relate to.
Energetic host dynamic and wide-ranging topics keep episodes fresh.
Hard-hitting stories from Olympic champions with practical training takeaways.

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#117
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#225
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Talking Points

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Alex Hill: Gold, Grit and More to Give
Q: How did the coaching changes across cycles influence performance and cohesion?
Having multiple quality coaches brought different technical insights, but the common thread was a collaborative approach and a shared template that kept everyone rowing in sync.
Alex Hill: Gold, Grit and More to Give
Q: What was the key training philosophy that propelled the team to top performance in Tokyo?
A focus on not letting the boat slow down, keeping the boat alive, and prioritizing distance per stroke and efficient recovery, guided by coaches who emphasized consistent templates across boats.
Alex Hill: Gold, Grit and More to Give
Q: When did the Olympic Games start to feel possible for you, and how did that mindset evolve over time?
It gradually became a serious goal as I started making junior teams and national teams, then felt it could seriously happen as I trained with top teammates and coaches who reinforced that belief and guided the process.
Andrew Triggs Hodge: Three Gold Medals. One Relentless Mindset - Episode 44
Q: How important was having a partner like Pete Reed, and what did that relationship unlock for you?
The guest explains that the partnership with Pete Reed was crucial—a blend of reliability and explosive energy, forming a bond that could push through pain and keep a team aligned under pressure.
Andrew Triggs Hodge: Three Gold Medals. One Relentless Mindset - Episode 44
Q: What was going through your mind at 1:21:489?
The guest describes the psychological and physical process of staying calm, trusting preparation, and focusing on the half-way mark, which set the tone for the race rather than getting lost in the full distance.

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What is Mercantile Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Mercantile Radio centers on rowing culture, high-performance mindset, coaching wisdom, and the longevity of athletic careers. Episodes weave first-hand stories from Olympic champions, world-class rowers, and top coaches with technical breakdowns of technique, biomechanics, training philosophies, and team dynamics. A distinctive thread is the blend of on-water performance with off-water business, coaching education, and club-level development, often featuring conversations that connect athletes' journeys to long-term sustainability in sport. The show frequently highlights mentorship, competition strategy, and the evolving ecosystem that supports athletes—from grassroots clubs to elite international squads—and it often ties in sponsor and ind... more

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Recent guests on Mercantile Radio include:

1. Alex Hill
2. Teal Cohen
3. Neil Hewitt
4. Andrew Triggs Hodge
5. Sue Chapman-Popa
6. Martin Cross
7. Erik Horrie
8. Cam Wurf

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