"Hi, my name is Jay, I'm a coxswain on a collegiate men's rowing team, and..." You've likely heard this intro to a TikTok on your FYP (if you haven't, get a better fyp). That's right, folks, Lizzy & Ciara are joined by the one and only Jay, a coxswain on a men's rowing team known for their iconic TikToks around our sport, their wholesome team, and incredible listing capabilities. Jay's TikToks have jolted rowing into the mainstream, reaching audiences well out of our little world and exploring the role of the coxswain to those who have literally no idea how to even begin spelling that word ..read more

Lizzy & Ciara are joined by Chicago Rowing Union's Simone Azure, a badass Masters athlete who continues to inspire the next generation of rowers. As one of the only 2 LGBTQ+ rowing clubs in the country, CRU serves their community and unites athletes from across the existence spectrum while honoring their intersectionality. Simone tells stories of her favorite regatta mishaps, including a particularly harrowing HOCR experience. You won't want to miss this! Learn more about CRU at their website: https://www.chicagorowingunion.org/ Follow CRU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoro ..read more

Are you ready to deep dive into gay rowing culture? Too, bad. We're doing it anyway! Welcome to The Gay Ergos Podcast - where we'll explore all things rowing and queer (sometimes related, sometimes not). Buckle up for this wild ride with hosts Lizzy Houston and Ciara O'Sullivan as they introduce themselves, share their coming out experiences, and begin to barely unpack some of their own experiences in the rowing world as queer womxn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE! To celebrate Pride Month Lizzy & Ciara are highlighting the LGBTQ+ rowing clubs in the US - DC Strokes & Chicago Rowing Union. This episode features the interim President of DC Strokes, Phillip Carlisle. Phillip shares the history and importance of the LGBTQ+ community rowing space and talks about their premier event of the year, the Stonewall Regatta. Winning wine for first place? Say less. Phillip also shares the club's current stance on USRowing's choice in hosting both Youth and Masters Nationals in Florida, which is currently targeting the LGBTQ+ community th ..read more

Close friend of the pod Meg Combs join Ciara and Lizzy to share their experience in rowing world. We discuss neurodivergence in sport, trauma-informed coaching, and how the characteristics of junior HS boys are shockingly similar to those of collegiate female rowers. This is not one to miss, folks, as Meg and Lizzy reveal their true love once-upon-a-time crushes to each other towards the end #spoileralert? Follow us on instagram @coxlessqueer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

An episode drop on a Monday morning? That's Spring racing season for yah. Lizzy & Ciara welcome friend of the pod Chloe Lewis to join them in exploring the difficulties of transitioning out of collegiate sport, the changes our bodies endure, and athlete identity. This is an academic one, folks, so hang on for the ride and enjoy some research-based discussions. Send some good vibes out there for Ciara to get an A on this (it's her final project for her Sport Psychology class). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

From the COVID cave, Lizzy dabbled with editing the pod. In this episode, Ciara and Lizzy explore your dying question, "Should I really date my teammate?" The answer may surprise you! Also discussed, mental health and the importance of awareness as NCAA coaches and your favorite queer outfitters, Subaru and Carhartt. Honorable mention, Blundstones. In the wake of recent events, please seek help if you or a loved one is struggling. You are worth it and we want you here. #19 ♥️ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 800-273-8255 or 988 Other resources from today's episode: How Propaganda Works ..read more

Friend of the pod Grace M Joyce joins Lizzy & Ciara in an exploration of labels, astrology, and lightweight rowing. Grace currently trains with the Green Racing Project, located at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Northern Vermont. All-around badass and fascinating human, Grace discusses her relationship with labels and shares her insight on racing as both a lightweight and open-weight rower, and her next steps heading into a new training cycle. Check us out on instagram @coxlessqueer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Lizzy and Ciara share their experiences with their own gender identities and the ways coaches can be allies as their athletes learn to navigate this space. Our hosts also explore the current issues with the NCAA changing their policy on Transgender athlete participation. We are a Lea Thomas stan podcast, and support her right to compete as the incredible athlete she is. Unsure what we mean by that? Give this episode a listen. Transathlete: A Resource for Transgender Athletes https://www.transathlete.com/documents See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Friend of the Pod Kendall Chase joins us for an episode full of laughter, absurdity, and occasional clap-backs. Kendall's accomplishments include being the only person Lizzy's dog hates, properly pronouncing Ciara's name, and racing in last Summer's Olympic Games. If anything, you've gotta tune in to hear about her experience getting her Olympic Rings tattooed at a gas station in upstate New York. Athlete Ally website: https://www.athleteally.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more