Jess Jackson - DEI, NGB's, & (soon-to-be) MRS's

Grace Hollowell - Stereotypes, Subaru's, and Smart Wives

Welcome back! Spring racing is in full swing *wink wink*  This episode is near and dear to Lizzy’s heart as we welcome her hot girl rap-loving mentor and friend, Boston College’s Head Coach, Grace Hollowell.  Subaru, Carhartt, and Ice Spice, Oh MY! Hitting all of the stereotypes with exquisite precision, Grace enlightens us on her trajectory through junior to collegiate rowing, her beautiful and wonderful Smithie wife, becoming a head coach at a Jesuit institution, and the subtle to dramatic shift in perception of the queer community through the years.  You can find Lizzy’s carefully curated infamous Hot Girl Rap™ playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CmdzsJdcWGHw14oytJFsQ?si=f6e0530a48b74db3 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CmdzsJdcWGHw14oytJFsQ?si=f6e0530a48b74db3]  If you want to visit or learn about Lesbianville, USA click here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25775845 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/25775845] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trans Inclusion? In MY sport!? More Likely Than You'd Think! w/ guest host Erica Tibbets

Wait, that's not fair! Sports have never been fair!! Lizzy and Ciara are joined by Dr. Erica Tibbets, a lecturer at Smith College, to discuss USRowing's Gender Inclusion Policy & dispel the myth of fairness in sport. They discuss the recent articles that bash USRowing's policy, which is progressive in its openness to racing under your chosen gender, and explore the nuances of power dynamics around gender in sport. The trio discuss the transphobia that pervades these articles and the importance of youth sport having a development-focused approach rather than a "win at all costs" mentality. Questions around the new policy? Our DMs are always open @coxlessqueer on Instagram. Philadelphia City Rowing's Guide to Making College Rowing More Inclusive: https://www.philadelphiacityrowing.org/blog/pcrs-guide-making-college-rowing-more-inclusive [https://www.philadelphiacityrowing.org/blog/pcrs-guide-making-college-rowing-more-inclusive] Athlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org/ [https://www.athleteally.org/] Chris Mosier: https://www.transathlete.com/ [ https://www.transathlete.com/] Katrina Karkazis: https://www.katrinakarkazis.com/ [https://www.katrinakarkazis.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Who Ordered the Identity Crisis? w/ guest host Alex Defuso

Lizzy and Ciara explore their shifting identities around self, gender, and sport along with guest host Alex Defuso (yes, the one Ciara has mentioned no less than 10 times in past episodes). Alex shares her experience with being misgendered as a masc presenting woman, and dives into her complex relationship with rowing that was caused by the loss of her Senior season in 2020. Pandemic kids, you'll want to give this one a listen, you may find some comfort in knowing you're not the only one out there who struggled. Lizzy shares her shifting identity with a new career step away from Rowing World, and Ciara chats about their relationship with their body during injury. The pants Lizzy talks about at one point: https://www.dickies.com/home ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jess Jackson - DEI, NGB's, & (soon-to-be) MRS's

Lizzy & Ciara are joined by the one and only Jess Jackson, the current DEI Associate at USRowing and A+ human being. Jess shares her path to rowing (s/o to her fiancé for the job spot!) and her vision of the future of our sport, as well as a couple of laughs here and there. Jess' story is one of our favorites so far; someone so committed to making our sport a better place, having never done it, is someone special in our book. As always Lizzy & Ciara round out the episode exploring Jess' sexual awakening movie character (you'll never guess who) and her favorite + least favorite rowing experiences. Interested in connecting with Jess? You can reach her email at jess.jackson@usrowing.org And on her Instagram @jessleia ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jay - TikTok, Coxing the Boys, & Gender Identity

"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. In this episode Jay chats about their trip & fall into collegiate sport, how they came to accept their gender identity, and the supportive Men's team that's got their back. If you don't already follow Jay, check out their TikTok @bugfishhh. You're welcome. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.