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The Weekly Freestyle

Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond

Alex Sutton and an array of guests from within and outside of the swimming world to discuss life between the lanes.With expert analysis and unrivalled insight this is your place to get your swimming scoop.

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All Episodes

24:46

TWF's Welcome to 2026 and 2025 BEST BITS

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2026/01/14

We’re back for 2026 with a Best Bits special!Alex returns solo to the world-famous Wednesday 6 a.m. slot with a handpicked compilation of standout moments from 2025. Reflecting on the conversations, chaos, and characters that made the year unforgettable, this episode features:Tom Dean on the Singapore World ChampionshipsA lively segment with Katie Shanahan and Freya AndersonThe now-infamous chicken suit clip with Spencer MatthewsTransfer and swimming expert Luke Withers, revisiting the beloved

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37:01

TWF CHRISTMAS EP - TOM DEAN IS BACK & THE BIG 2025 QUIZ

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/12/24

🎄✨ The Weekly Freestyle – Christmas Special 2025 ✨🎄Santa’s come early to The Weekly Freestyle 🎅🎙️ as Alex Sutton dons the Christmas hat and welcomes Luke Withers and a jet lagged Tom Dean back from Australia for a proper festive freestyle!There are Christmas crackers (pulled correctly), questionable jokes, riddles that may or may not make sense, and gifts straight from around the world including a European Union sweatshirt and golf balls from Royal Sydney ⛳🎁. Drinks are poured, electrolytes are

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24:37

Are Team USA trying to SABOATGE TEAM GB's 4 by 200...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of The Weekly Freestyle, I’m joined once again by Charlie Harris - Digital Communications Officer at Scottish Swimming and host of The Aqua Pod let's dive straight into one of the biggest talking points in swimming right now.Let’s get straight to it… are Team USA trying to sabotage Team GB ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics?We break down the controversial changes to the Olympic swimming schedule, including the moving of the 200M IM closer to the 4by2oom freestyle Relay final:Is this

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32:37

BUMPED OFF TOP SPOT and 6 GOLDS DOWN - Should GB be...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/12/10

This week we review the short course championships in Lublin, Poland. Luke Withers jumps on the show to discuss the week of racing. GB took a smaller squad to this champs but does this make for the lack of silverware compared to 2 years ago in Romania? We discuss the best swims of the week, new names rising through the ranks and even some DQs… Should we be seeing our best swimmers at all of these major meets?

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35:37

The BIG EUROPEAN SC PRE SHOW - WITH SCOTTISH SWIMMING...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/12/04

This week, host Alex is joined by Scottish swimming expert Charlie Harris, the voice behind the popular show The Aqua Pod. Together, they dive into all things swimming, life, and Scotland. Charlie shares his expert take on the ongoing European Short Course Championships offering predictions, highlighting key contenders, and breaking down where the biggest challenges lie.To top it all off, the duo wraps up the episode with a fun round of “Higher or Lower,” featuring past championship host cities

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18:31

EARLY SEASON RACING in ROTTERDAM AND AMERICA

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/11/26

This week we dive into early season from action from across Europe and America!Who is looking good, who is looking not so good and we discuss who Team GB's biggest prospect could be this year. Finally we have some swimming to talk about :)

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25:29

We SNUCK INTO the AQUATICS GB AWARDS 2025 - Where was...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/11/21

This week on TWF Alex is joined by Luke Withers who was our undercover podcasting agent at this year's Aquatics GB awards.Who were the winners and losers? What's the latest goss and why were so many people away? Was it the event of the year!

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31:40

Singapore Reflections: What Really Happened?!

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/10/10

Host Alex Sutton is joined by none other than three-time Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean for a stacked episode you won’t want to miss.There’s plenty to unpack starting with Tom’s recent outing at World Championships in Singapore, which didn’t exactly go to plan… but why? Tom gives us the inside story.We dive into his remarkable seven-year journey at the Bath Performance Centre, reflecting on the incredible success he built alongside legendary coach Dave McNulty a partnership that has brought plenty

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30:28

Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadine day: Here we go!

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/09/26

This week, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadline Day with unrivalled insight from across British swimming. From the biggest moves to the behind-the-scenes buzz, we break down what it all means for the season ahead.We also share a laugh over Tom’s entertaining signing photo at Stirling, one you won’t want to miss, before switching lanes to talk about masters swimming. Whether you’re already competing or just thinking about it, we discuss why masters events

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32:57

The Enhanced Games: Pushing Limits or Crossing Lines?

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/09/19

This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into one of the biggest stories shaking up the swimming world: Ben Proud’s controversial move to the Enhanced Games.We ask the tough questions:Has Proud’s decision tarnished his legacy?Has the sport failed one of its brightest stars?And what about the health risks that come with this choice?Plus, we break down all the latest drama from Aquatics GB’s transfer deadline day, who’s on the move, who’s staying put, and what

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32:27

Are America FINISHED??? WRs GONE, GB NEED A MEDAL!!!...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/08/01

We're at the halfway point of the World Championships, and the pool has already seen shockwaves. Have Team USA lost their edge? World records are tumbling, but who’s making history? And with the pressure mounting, how are the Brits holding up? They need a medal soon.This week, Alex is joined by swimming expert and coach Luke Withers to break down the biggest stories so far, assess the standout performances, and ask: who's going to rise, and who's falling behind?Enjoy and watch the swimming!!!

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42:33

FREYA ANDERSON & KATIE SHANAHAN - Life in Stirling,...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/07/16

This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Alex sits down with two of Britain’s top swimmers Freya Anderson and Katie Shanahan for an honest, inspiring, and fun conversation you won’t want to miss.We dive into life behind the lanes as they chat about living and training together in Stirling, their recent trips abroad, and how they’re adjusting to a new training setup. With the World Championships in Singapore on the horizon, hear what’s driving them, what they’re aiming for, and how they’re getting

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29:50

FIRST GUESTS OF SERIES 7 & WE’RE BACK IN THE ROYAL...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/07/09

We welcome our first guests of the season 7 💥 🔥 European U23 high-flyers @jack.skerry and @matt.j.ward fresh from a standout week in Slovakia, the boys dive into what really went down at the championships from performance highs to that now iconic train based celebration 🚂 🕺🇸🇰 🚨 Meanwhile, your hosts are back rubbing shoulders in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, but what really goes on behind the scenes? And who was making the absolute most of the free-flowing strawberries and champagne? 🍾 🍓

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24:44

A TOUGH weekend in ROME! 🇮🇹 Eyeballs down, they were...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/07/02

This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Tom and Alex dive into a packed episode full of summer vibes, poolside drama, and mystery giveaways. 🏊‍♂️☀️Tom breaks down a couple of tough swims from Sette Colli in Rome 🇮🇹—what went wrong, what he’s taking away, and what’s next. Then the boys react to the Bath U23 lads absolutely sending it with the train celebration of the season 🚂🔥 (you’ve got to see this one).Plus:A mystery mystery prize is up for grabs for one lucky listener 🎁We rank the ultimate ice

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21:31

We see Simon Cowell in a horse related incident, is...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/06/25

This week on The Weekly Freestyle, things get a little wild (and slightly horse-related). We kick off with the bizarre tale of Simon Cowell nearly getting run over by a horse — yes, really — and wonder if that’s the universe telling him something.Then we ask the big question: is Jan Olbrecht, the legendary swimming stats guru, actually a wizard in disguise? 🧙‍♂️ We break down the myth, the science, and the spreadsheets.Tom takes us on a chaotic journey through Gatwick Airport, while I put his

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22:15

Drowning Prevention Week special

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/06/18

Series 7 of The Weekly Freestyle continues, the boys dive headfirst into Drowning Prevention Week, spotlighting lifesaving messages and water safety tips everyone should hear.Meanwhile, Tom’s got his sights set on Singapore 🇸🇬, we break down his key session testing and how things are shaping up ahead of World Champs And for the first time this series… it’s quiz time. The boys go head to head in a battle of brains, banter, and buzzer pressure.🎧 Has the production value ever been higher? You tell

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28:16

Calling mum from prison?!

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/06/11

In this episode of the Weekly Freestyle Alex arrives to the pod wearing a chicken suit, Tom discusses his time with Spencer Matthews and they speak about smuggling sweets into the cinema when they were younger! Did they end up the correct side of the law?!

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33:09

Tom gets disqualified in Monaco!

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/06/04

🎙️ New episode of the Weekly Freestyle is OUT NOW! 🏊‍♂️💥This week:😤 Tom Dean dishes on that shocking disqualification in Monaco (he's not holding back)💍 Alex spills some big life news🧔‍♂️ Tom has a very important facial hair updateFollow the link in the description and catch up with the chaos — you don’t want to miss this one. #WeeklyFreestyle #SwimTalk #TomDean #PodcastDrop

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39:31

The Best Bits Of Series 6!

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/03/12

In the final episode of series 6, we sit down and go through all of our favourite moments of the past series! We would like to thank you all for your support across the last series and we can't wait to welcome you back for series 7.

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32:32

We choose our Swimming Brit Awards & the police...

The Weekly Freestyle ·

2025/03/05

This week we discuss the week that has just been including a trip to the mechanic and a meet up with another British swimmer. We have a listener from Norway, the police contact the show and we made a terrible mistake in our previous quiz. We do our own Brit awards and name the best female, male and training squad throughout the last year.

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