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Mercantile Radio

Mercantile Rowing Club
Rowing
Mercantile Rowing Club
Olympic Games
Australia
Boat Race
Henley Royal Regatta
Melbourne
Mercantile
Decent Rowing
Kings Cup
Technique
Tokyo Olympics
Coaching
Australian National Team
Lucerne
Oxford University Boat Club
James Tomkins
Beijing 2008 Olympics
Gippsland Grammar
Valery Kleshnev

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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Few people have experienced rowing from as many perspectives as Martin Cross.

Olympic Champion. World Championship medallist. Coach. Author. Broadcaster. Storyteller.

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, Drew Ginn OAM sits down with one of rowing's... more

Few athletes embody resilience and longevity quite like Erik Horrie OAM PLY. A five-time Paralympian, multiple World Champion and one of Australia's most successful para-rowers, Erik has spent more than a decade redefining what is possible in elite s... more

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, Drew sits down with one of Australia's most remarkable endurance athletes, Cam Wurf. From representing Australia in the Athens Olympic rowing eight, to riding Grand Tours with some of cycling's biggest names, and ... more

The 2026 international rowing season is officially underway, and what a start it was. Drew Ginn sits down with two of rowing’s most respected voices- Noel Donaldson and David “Chippa” Colvin - to unpack the opening World Cup of the season in Seville,... more

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Recent Guests

Gabi Price
Mercantilian rower, part of the youth/senior crew
Mercantile Rowing Club
Episode: The "Melbourne Cup on Water" - The Row to the Henley Royal Regatta - Episode 36
Georgia Campbell
Mercantilian rower, transitioning from single scull to crew
Mercantile Rowing Club
Episode: The "Melbourne Cup on Water" - The Row to the Henley Royal Regatta - Episode 36
Jake Polkinghorne
Mercantilian rower, crew member with leadership roles
Mercantile Rowing Club
Episode: The "Melbourne Cup on Water" - The Row to the Henley Royal Regatta - Episode 36
Olaf Tufte
Olympic gold medallist and international guest
Norway national team / Olympic athlete
Episode: Stay in Your Lane: How Olaf Tufte Built Two Olympic Golds - Episode 35
John Bowes
Co-coach in Kings Cup campaign
Queensland Kings Cup team
Episode: Breaking the 87-Year Drought - Queensland’s Historic King’s Cup Victory with Randall Martin and John Bowes - Episode 34
Randall Martin
Co-coach in Kings Cup campaign
Queensland Kings Cup team
Episode: Breaking the 87-Year Drought - Queensland’s Historic King’s Cup Victory with Randall Martin and John Bowes - Episode 34
Kemble Edelsten
Strength Conditioning coach with a long career in school rowing
Independent coach, Scotch College and other Melbourne schools
Episode: More Than the Erg: Building Robust Athletes with Kemble Edelsten - Episode 33
Marty Aitken
Extraordinary coach; former Swiss/Gb coach with Mercantile connections
Coach (Mercantile/Swiss/GB)
Episode: Stroke of Genius: Unpacking the Marty Aitken Method - Episode 32
Lucy Stephan
Olympic gold medalist rower
Australian national team / Victoria
Episode: The Power of Faith: Lucy Stephan on Tokyo Gold and the Art of the Call - Episode 31

Hosts

Drew Ginn
Host of Mercantile Radio; Olympic Gold Medallist with deep experience in elite training
Simon Hoadley
Host of Crewlab/Mercantile Radio collaboration; involved in collaborative rowing media projects
Ken Davey
Coach/education figure associated with Decent Rowing; active in coaching communities
Reg Crawford
Former SAS LT Colonel and high-performance leader in sport; provides leadership and performance insights
Eric Murray
New Zealand rower, Olympic gold medallist; high-performance rowing expert

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 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
    Australia6 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
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate actionable cues and drills that are easy to apply in clubs and schools.
Most episodes offer technical rowing insight balanced with personal founder stories, making it valuable for coaches.
Guest lineup consistently features elite athletes and coaches, reinforcing credibility and deep domain expertise.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The "Melbourne Cup on Water" - The Row to the Henley Royal Regatta - Episode 36
Q: What have coaches taught you that sticks with you today?
Key lessons include believing you can win, the importance of having a clear why, and the consistency of focusing on goals; mentors emphasized execution on race day and maintaining confidence through hard training.
The "Melbourne Cup on Water" - The Row to the Henley Royal Regatta - Episode 36
Q: What are your hopes and aspirations after Henley?
Jake contemplates taking a short break after the trip and possibly pursuing triathlon or other work before deciding on rowing, while Georgia aims to make the Australian team and continue competing at a high level, and Gabi plans to focus on Henley and the 23s season with potential success ahead.
Breaking the 87-Year Drought - Queensland’s Historic King’s Cup Victory with Randall Martin and John Bowes - Episode 34
Q: What was it like knowing you set up a crew with young athletes for such a long period to win after 87 years?
The coaches describe a gradual, natural evolution where calm leadership, strong preparation, and blending young talent with experienced athletes created the right mix, culminating in a historic victory.
Stroke of Genius: Unpacking the Marty Aitken Method - Episode 32
Q: What was your view on athlete feedback and dealing with conflict in high-performance environments?
I prioritized positive, constructive feedback and avoided public confrontations. If conflicts arose, I steered conversations toward solutions and relied on experience to de-escalate tensions, ensuring athletes felt supported and accountable.
Stroke of Genius: Unpacking the Marty Aitken Method - Episode 32
Q: How did you develop a coaching philosophy that could work across different sports and cultures?
By focusing on universal coaching principles—technique, communication, and adaptability—while respecting linguistic and cultural differences. Regular cross-sport meetings and learning from other endurance sports helped create transferable practices that could be tailored to rowing.

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Mercantile Radio consistently centers elite rowing, coaching, biomechanics, and high-performance mindset, featuring in-depth conversations with Olympic athletes, coaches, and scientists. Episodes frequently explore technique, training philosophies, leadership, and the culture of rowing communities, often pairing personal journeys with practical cues and actionable takeaways for athletes, coaches, and clubs. A notable strength is the blend of technical insight with storytelling from a close-knit rowing ecosystem, plus a willingness to share coaching resources and open knowledge that benefits programs at schools, clubs, and national teams.

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1. Gabi Price
2. Georgia Campbell
3. Jake Polkinghorne
4. Olaf Tufte
5. John Bowes
6. Randall Martin
7. Kemble Edelsten
8. Marty Aitken

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