Unfiltered Waters

In this episode, we sit down with Lydia Jacoby, the remarkable Olympic Gold Medalist hailing from the beautiful state of Alaska. At just 17 years old, Lydia stunned the world at the Tokyo Olympics, securing a gold medal in the 100 meter breaststroke and becoming the first ever swimmer to win an Olympic medal from Alaska. Join us as we delve into Lydia's incredible journey, from her early days growing up and swimming in Alaska to standing atop the Olympic podium. Lydia shares the secrets behind her

Dive into an inspiring and candid conversation with Carson Foster, a remarkable swimmer and World Championship silver medalist in the 400 IM, as he opens up about the highs and lows of his career thus far. In this episode, Carson reflects on the heart-wrenching experience of narrowly missing the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Team by just one spot and how he found the strength to show up and bounce back, ultimately achieving the world's fastest time that year. Carson shares the pivotal decision to swim at the

This week we have a special guest, Gretchen Walsh. She is a multi time American Record Holder, NCAA Champion and she is setting the season on fire right now. We discuss her thoughts on her scorching swims so far this season and the mindset driving her confidence in and out of the pool. Hear how she and UVA work with a mathematician to strategically refine the little details to maximize performance. Gretchen also shares her perspective on the importance of time away from the sport to avoid burnout

Join Lilly King in this captivating episode as she shares how she triumphed over one of her greatest setbacks, how her mentality has evolved over the years and the philosophy of winning races before they begin. Discover the surprising items on her bucket list and delve into the best ready room story in history. We also hear about Lilly’s love of all things Taylor Swift including concerts, Halloween, favorite albums and cats. Get to know know Lilly on a much deeper level in this entertaining and

In our first in studio episode, dive into the world of Olympic silver medalist Alex Walsh as she recounts an experience at Golden Goggles that she still describes as surreal. Alex candidly shares her mindset shift from last year to this one, discussing the strategies behind her transformation. Explore the atmosphere and competitive energy at UVA, where she's learned to embrace and utilize the environment to her advantage. Discover the unique bond between Alex and her sister Gretchen, and what

In this episode, join us in our conversation with 7x Olympic Champion Caeleb Dressel as he candidly discusses the factors and emotions that prompted his temporary departure from the sport and why he knew he was ready to come back. Delve into his personal struggle with the inner critic and gain insights and strategies into how he navigates challenging training sessions. Dressel opens up about the anticipation of fatherhood and shares his thoughts on the exciting ventures ahead. Tune in for an

Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this inspiring and impactful venture.