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Aug. 16, 2024

After the Games, Kristi's Wrap Up | Episode 69

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Kristi checks in with us now that the Olympic Games have concluded. She reflects on her own performance and how she is processing a disappointing outcome. She also shows her resilience - al...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Taking Big Swings, with Rudy Winkler | Episode 68

While Kristi’s away at the Olympics, we kick off this episode with a conversation between producer Christine O’Donnell and world rowing commentator Colleen Saville about Kristi’s races in Paris. Then we dive into her intervie...

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July 26, 2024

Let the Games Begin! Kristi’s Pre-Olympics Q&A | Episode 67

It’s go time! Kristi answers some of our burning pre-Olympics questions as she heads to Paris for the Summer 2024 Games where she is competing in the women’s double sculls. Some questions get deep (has being on Team USA made …

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July 19, 2024

Connection is Magic, with Ally Hammel | Episode 66

In our last episode before the Olympics begin, Kristi talks to Team USA Field Hockey player Ally Hammel. Ally tells us about the fascinating ways field hockey is always evolving, the differences and similarities between its s...

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July 12, 2024

No More Silver Medals, with Ben Weatherwax & Michael Fairley | Episod…

This week Kristi chats with two of her old friends, Ben Weatherwax and Michael Fairley, lightweight Harvard Rowing and Saratoga alumni who just won their race at IRAs. The guys take us back to the beginning of their rowing ca...

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July 5, 2024

Learning to Love the Process, with Mary Whipple | Episode 64

Get ready to get pumped up! In this week’s energetic episode, host Kristi Wagner chats with Mary Whipple, the former Team USA coxswain for the Women’s 8, 2x Olympian with two gold and one silver medal, 5x world champion, and …

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June 28, 2024

Doing it Your Way, with Olivia Reeves | Episode 63

This week we have the impressive Olivia Reeves, a Team USA Olympic Weightlifter in the Paris 2024 Games, gold medal winner at the 2024 IWF Championships and 2023 Pan Am Championships, and US women’s record holder. Since Olymp...

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June 21, 2024

Celebrating Father’s Day with Steve Wagner

Happy Father’s Day! As promised, Kristi sits down with one of her biggest champions: her self-proclaimed “Rowing Dad,” Steve Wagner. The father-daughter duo talk about Steve’s unique ability to help Kristi through difficult a...

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June 14, 2024

Win or Learn, with Lauren O’Connor, Teal Cohen, Grace Joyce & Emily D…

You’re in for quadruple the fun this week as host Kristi Wagner interviews the Team USA women’s 4x rowers: Lauren O’Connor, Teal Cohen, Grace Joyce and Emily Delleman. The ladies share with us how they prepped for their Olymp...

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June 7, 2024

Not taking "no" for an answer, with Molly Reckford | Episode 60

Meet the unstoppable Molly Reckford, Kristi’s fellow Team USA rower (and successful financial analyst) about her unconventional journey to becoming a two-time Olympian in the women’s lightweight doubles competition. She talks...

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May 31, 2024

Winning at the World Cup 2! | Episode 59

Fresh off her gold medal win (!!!), Kristi answers your questions about the rowing World Cup 2. She tells us about how she handles pre-race nerves, manages attitudes and expectations in high pressure situations, and reveals w...

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May 24, 2024

Riding With No Breaks, feat. Skyler Samuelson | Episode 58

This week Kristi chats with elite athlete Skyler Samuelson. Skyler was a Division I rower at Columbia and Stanford Universities and is now a Team USA athlete as a guide for a visually impaired cyclist. She's won medals at the...

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May 17, 2024

The Dartmouth Duo, Billy Bender & Oliver Bud | Episode 57

This week, Kristi chats with two of her fellow members of the US Rowing Team, Men’s Pair rowers Oliver Bud & Billy Bender. The guys tell us about what drew them to Dartmouth College, where they met - Oliver is …

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May 10, 2024

Celebrating Mother's Day with Patti Wagner | Episode 56

Happy Mother’s Day! In this episode, we’re celebrating with - who else? - Kristi’s mother Patti Wagner. They discuss Patti’s goals and guiding principles in raising her kids, the value of letting them choose their own interes...

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May 3, 2024

Closing the Dream Gap with Jayna Hefford | Episode 55

You have to see it to be it. This week host Kristi Wagner welcomes Jayna Hefford, five time gold medalist from the Canadian Women’s Hockey team and the current SVP of Hockey Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey Leag...

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April 26, 2024

Winning the Big Race with Megan Lee | Episode 54

Wave the white flag! In this episode, join host Kristi Wagner for a lively chat with champion rower Megan Lee. Megan is a student and athlete at Cambridge University in the UK, whose rowing team just triumphed over the Oxford...

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April 19, 2024

From Athlete to Coach with Steve Whelpley | Episode 53

What does it take to transition from a dedicated athlete to a high-performance coach? Kristi is joined by former competitive rower and now coach, Steve Whelpley. After a 19 year career that included three national teams, Stev...

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April 12, 2024

Second Time's the Charm: Heading back to the Olympics with Ian Accoma…

What does it feel like to be going to the Olympics - again? This week’s episode of "The Other 3 Years" is a conversation with Kristi and her boyfriend, returning guest Ian Accomando. The couple dives into how Kristi really …

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April 5, 2024

Making the US Olympic Rowing Team with Sophia Vitas

Join host Kristi Wagner as she sits down with Sophia Vitas, a remarkable athlete who shares her journey to making the Olympic rowing team for the United States. From early mornings on the water to representing her country on ...

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March 29, 2024

Inside the Olympic Journey with Sara Hendershot | Episode 50

Our host Kristi Wagner is going to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!! Tune in as she dishes out the news and her reaction. Guest Sara Hendershot joins Kristi. Sara’s illustrious career saw her achieve a remarkable fourth place ...

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March 22, 2024

From the Diamond to the Olympics with Ben Wanger | Episode 49

We are sliding into the journey of Ben Wanger, who represented Team Israel in baseball at the Tokyo Olympics. Ben shares his unique path, which is marked by dedication, resilience, and adaptability. With a journey spanning th...

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March 15, 2024

Siblings Unfiltered: Growing Up a Wagner | Episode 48

Get ready for a heart-to-heart as Kristi sits down with her brother, Joe Wagner. From childhood antics to navigating life's twists, join these siblings on a journey through their shared past. They laugh as they reminisce abou...

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March 8, 2024

Jumping in the Deep End: From Hockey to Rowing with ARION Teammate Ka…

Kristi and ARION teammate Katy talk about Katy’s unconventional journey into rowing, how she keeps advancing, and the parallels she sees between her first sporting love of hockey and rowing. Kristi also shares a funny story a...

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March 1, 2024

An Olympian’s Favorite Things: Food, Clothes, Music & More | Episode …

Kristi dives into her top picks across various categories, from mouthwatering food choices to must-have rowing gear. She’s covering food, clothing, cultural spheres, favorite books, television shows, and music. We’re even fin...

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