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Mercantile Radio

Mercantile Rowing Club
Rowing
Mercantile Rowing Club
Coaching
Australia
Olympic Games
Henley Royal Regatta
Cycling
Boat Race
Melbourne
Mercantile
Karsten Forsterling
Decent Rowing
Drew Ginn
Melbourne, Australia
Olympics
Kings Cup
Seville World Cup
World Championships
Technique
Tokyo Olympics

Mercantile Radio is an Australian rowing podcast hosted by three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Drew Ginn, featuring Olympians, Paralympians, World Champions, coaches, athletes and leading voices in international rowing and elite sport. From Olympic rowing and coaching to technique, athlete development and high-performance sport, each episode explores the people, ideas and experiences that drive perf... more

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Latest Episodes

London 2012 Olympic rowing champion Joseph Sullivan joins three-time Olympic gold medallist Drew Ginn on Mercantile Radio to revisit one of the greatest comebacks in Olympic rowing history.

Alongside Nathan Cohen, Joseph won gold for New Zealand in ... more

What separates a good rowing crew from a great one? And how do the world's best coaches turn technique, training and athlete relationships into winning performances?

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Drew Ginn si... more

How should rowers fuel for training, racing and recovery? In this episode of Mercantile Radio, sports dietitian Siobhan Crawshay explores rowing nutrition, athlete fuelling, carbohydrates, protein, recovery, energy availability, young rowers and high... more

From finding his place in rowing to stroking the Australian Eight on the world stage.

Fresh from an extraordinary 2026 World Championship bronze medal in the Australian Men’s Eight, Mitch Salisbury joins Drew to discuss one of the fastest eight race... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Dodwell
Former Australian rower and Olympic competitor
Mercantile Rowing Club / Australian rowing
Episode: Ben Dodwell: The Battles You Remember - Episode 55
Lauren Henry
World champion and British single sculler
British Rowing, World Champion
Episode: The Courage to Go Solo: Lauren Henry - Episode 54
Karsten Forsterling
Former Australian rower and Olympic medalist
Australian National Team
Episode: Karsten Forsterling: Never, Ever, Ever Give Up - Episode 53
Pam Westendorf
Former Australian rower, Olympic athlete
Australian Rowing
Episode: Pam Westendorf: The River Is My Happy Place - Episode 52
Ed Willes
Author and journalist who wrote The Eight
Canada, author of The Eight
Episode: Ed Willes: The Eight - Built Through Failure, Forged for Gold - Episode 51
Noel Donaldson
Episode: Who Wins in Amsterdam? Noel Donaldson’s Worlds Preview - Episode 50
Scott Rowe
Former lightweight rower and coach, guest on Mercantile Radio
Mercantile Radio (episode guest)
Episode: The Boat Beside You Becomes the Coach: Scott Rowe - Episode 49
Bobby Thatcher
international rowing coach and former athlete
St Paul's School, coach
Episode: Bobby Thatcher: Building Champions Without Chasing Medals - Episode 48
Alex Hill
Australian rower on national team
Australian rowing
Episode: Alex Hill: Gold, Grit and More to Give Episode 47

Host

Drew Ginn
Host of Mercantile Radio

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 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
    Australia10 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
    Australia10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of coaching wisdom and athlete anecdotes.
Positive feedback highlights insightful guest mix and candid storytelling.
Fans value behind-the-scenes governance and community angles in rowing.
Guests and hosts praised for depth and practical takeaways for performance and leadership.

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#207
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Talking Points

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Who Wins in Amsterdam? Noel Donaldson’s Worlds Preview - Episode 50
Q: Let's talk about the Australian crews. What can you tell us about that?
Don describes the lifting of heavy lifting by Paul Thompson and Chris O'Brien to support the Australian four, the continuity of coaching, and the balance between development and competition readiness.
Who Wins in Amsterdam? Noel Donaldson’s Worlds Preview - Episode 50
Q: Which events are you really looking forward to and what are some of your predictions?
He notes the strength and depth, particularly in the Men's eight/aid combinations, and discusses schedule and entry dynamics that will test teams across heats, semis, and finals.
Who Wins in Amsterdam? Noel Donaldson’s Worlds Preview - Episode 50
Q: And my first question for you, Don, are the cats going to make the grand final and win?
Don quips with a light, humorous challenge and then pivots to a broader view of the competition, suggesting that while some favorites exist, prediction is difficult and context matters.
Bobby Thatcher: Building Champions Without Chasing Medals - Episode 48
Q: How do you balance technology and data with the human side of coaching?
Use data to provide focal points and accountability, but keep coaching calm, collaborative, and focused on the athletes' sense of autonomy and enjoyment in the sport.
Bobby Thatcher: Building Champions Without Chasing Medals - Episode 48
Q: What sort of advice would you give to a young coach starting a new program?
Start by building a strong coaching team and securing school buy-in, then focus on the long-term development of athletes with clear, fair processes and multiple focal points that crews can own.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercantile Radio

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

Mercantile Radio tends to feature deep-dault conversations with elite rowers, coaches, and journalists who have shaped the sport at the highest level. Across recent episodes, listeners get candid career retrospectives, high-performance training philosophies, team dynamics, and leadership insights drawn from Olympic campaigns, world championships, and coaching careers. The show often highlights the social fabric of rowing communities, governance and pathway development, and the balance between sport, career, and life. Its standout angle is the blend of rowing lore with practical performance takeaways, coached by a three-time Olympic champion who brings long-term perspective and industry connections. Potential listeners—whether athletes, coac... more

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Recent guests on Mercantile Radio include:

1. Ben Dodwell
2. Lauren Henry
3. Karsten Forsterling
4. Pam Westendorf
5. Ed Willes
6. Noel Donaldson
7. Scott Rowe
8. Bobby Thatcher

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