RR Interview: The inspiration behind ‘The Rowing Podcast’, and the future of Olympic Sport in the US, with Matt Rung
Matt and I caught up about the origins and development of the podcast, and how to develop a new narrative for the sport.
IRA champion with Cornell Lightweights, and former First Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Washington, Matt Rung has an impressive track record in rowing. But it wasn’t until recently that he decided to add podcasting to his resume.
Earlier this year, Rung started ‘The Rowing Podcast,’ which offers in-depth, personal conversations with rowing luminaries (Mike Spracklen, Jan Harville, Steve Gladstone, Dave O’Neill, to name a few). It’s both a salve for those in need of positive vibes, as well as a much needed call to action for the rowing community as a whole to tell our stories, and bring new people into the fold.
Two Hours with Steve Gladstone
And, speaking of podcasts, the ‘Rowing Resource Podcast’ posted what may be the most in-depth interview with the legendary Steve Gladstone to date earlier this year, covering his early career and touching on the development of rowing in the US over the past half century. It’s pretty fascinating for both rowing nerds and newbies alike.
Other cool stuff:
The Gary & Paul effect: How the O'Donovan brothers have transformed Irish rowing
And a bit of history from Henley:
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