OUA: In Conversation

This week on OUA: In Conversation co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with Olympian and Queen's rower Gavin Stone. Gavin talks about his experience at the Tokyo Games, as well as his pre-race traditions, how he got started in rowing, and more! Be sure to listen, this is one you won't want to miss!

This week on OUA: In Conversation co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with newly named OUA MVP Katie Lynes from University of Toronto's Field Hockey Team. Katie and her Varsity Blues are coming off a silver medal finish in the U Sports National Championships this season where their three-game series with the University of Victoria Vikes went to three-straight shootouts. This week on the pod, Katie chats about why she fell in love with field hockey, what it's like playing in such an intense game, and why her senior season felt like an inspirational sports movie. Tune in!

This week on OUA: In Conversation co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with Waterloo Warriors quarterback Tre Ford AND former Ottawa Gee-Gees safety and current football journalist Connor O'Neil in order to properly preview this weekend's Yates Cup. Tre tells us about growing up as part of a big family, what comes next for him in football and more, all on this week's episode of OUA: In Conversation.

This week on OUA: In Conversation co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with Glenn Butler from the RMC Men’s Rugby Team. Glenn opens up about student-life at RMC, what his role will be in the Canadian military, and how to grow the game of rugby through making the sport a safer place. Tune in!

On this week's episode of OUA: In Conversation, co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with Emily VanDamme of the Trent Excalibur Lacrosse Team. Emily breaks down everything there is to know, including the responsibilities of being the "team mom", the weight of being defending champions, and her favourite pre-game pump up song. Tune in and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

On this week's episode of OUA: In Conversation, co-hosts Justine and Griffin chat with Justine Bryson of the Western Mustangs Tennis Team. Justine dishes on her world travels (she was born in Markham, Ont. but grew up in the British Virgin Islands and Spain), who her tennis idols are, her experience playing in International Tennis Federation Tournaments, and what she thought of the Naomi Osaka documentary on Netflix. Griffin and Justine also play a fun game with Justine at the end, based on one of her many childhood accomplishments in the British Virgin Islands. Tune in!

Welcome to Episode 1 of OUA: In Conversation. This week, co-hosts Justine Jones and Griffin Porter are joined by Jarrod Smith of the Windsor Lancers Men's Golf Team. Jarrod is a 2019 OUA silver medalist, and is coming off a recent win at the OUA West Regional Qualifier. Today on the pod, Jarrod opens up about student-athlete life, his perseverance in making the golf team at Windsor, how he balances being a Masters student with his golf schedule, and whether he is team Brooks Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau. You can catch Jarrod in the OUA Golf Championships this Friday, October 15th.

Welcome to OUA: In Conversation hosted by Justine Jones and Griffin Porter. Each week, we'll be in conversation with student athletes from different sports, all across the province, to hear their stories from both on and off the playing field. We'll also be updating you on all you need to know about Ontario University Athletics, from what you missed last weekend, to what to watch this upcoming week. Tune in!