The Gay Ergos Podcast

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 If you want to visit or learn about Lesbianville, USA click here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25775845

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-inclusiveAthlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org/Chris Mosier: https://www.transathlete.com/Katrina Karkazis: https://www.katrinakarkazis.com/

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

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.orgAnd on her Instagram @jessleia

"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.

The long-awaited return of your favorite ladies, theydi's, & gaydi's is over, folks! Welcome back to the Gay Ergos Podcast. We've got a wild season 2 full of so many exciting guests lined up, and we can't wait to grace your headphones all over again. Lizzy & Ciara catch you up on their Summer adventures, and do a brief dive into their recruiting thoughts around the DIII/DI decision process. We can't wait to introduce you to all of the wonderful people we've met throughout this journey, and cannot thank you enough for continuing to listen. SEASON 2. Lfg.

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/chicagorowingunion/**This episode was recorded before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which we fully intend on discussing in future episodes.

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 through harmful policies. *This episode was recorded on Monday, June 13th. USRowing and DC Strokes have since been in conversations around the boycott and are finding ways to amend the selection process for future regattas.Want to learn more about DC Strokes? Visit their website here: https://www.dcstrokes.org/Learn more about DC Strokes boycott of Masters Nationals here: https://www.dcstrokes.org/post/dc-strokes-calls-for-nationals-boycottFOLLOW DC Strokes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcstrokesrowing/

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