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The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast

Scottish Swimming

Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!

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00:32:53

Episode 30: Rory Dickson - from SNAGS silver to...

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2025/10/23

Charlie catches up with University of Stirling Breaststroker Rory Dickson on the latest episode of The Aqua Pod.The pair discuss managing the challenge of joining a big programme like Stirling, the story of his European Under-23 medal in the summer and his memories of watching Scotland's breaststroke stars battling it out in Tollcross at Glasgow 2014

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00:42:00

Episode 29: Outdoor Swimming

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2025/10/10

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair MBE and Dr Corrie Smith to discuss Outdoor Swimming in Scotland.The trio chat about the health and social benefits of swimming outdoors, some top tips on how to stay warm, and safety considerations when you take to the water

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00:38:42

Episode 28: Awards Evening Special!

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2025/09/25

Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!

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00:27:50

Episode 27: Developing Diving in Scotland

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2025/09/11

On this episode host Charlie speak to Adam Smallwood, the new Lead Coach of the Edinburgh Aquatics GB Diving Performance Centre.The pair discuss Adam's vast experience in the sport, including coaching at the Olympics, as well as his motivations for taking up the new role in Edinburgh, and what the future holds for Diving in Scotland

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00:43:57

Episode 26: Our Sports - Aquatics Sports Development...

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2025/08/14

Charlie speaks to Scottish Swimming's National Aquatic Sports Development Manager Victoria Park about Artistic Swimming, Diving, Masters Swimming, Open Water and Water Polo. The pair chat about the five sports, their development over the past few years, and Victoria takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

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00:44:31

Episode 25: Summer 2025 competitive update with...

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2025/07/17

Charlie catches up with Scottish Swimming National Coach Ian Wright to discuss:Scottish success in Europe this past monthThe two recent Scottish National competitionsThe upcoming World ChampionshipsIan Wright also takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

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00:41:01

Episode 24: Island Games preview with Kara Hanlon

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2025/07/03

Host Charlie catches up with Commonwealth and European finalist Kara Hanlon about the upcoming Island Games in Orkney, her international career to date, and resilience in the sport of swimming. Charlie also speaks to Inga Burton (Orkney) and Petur Petursson (Shetland) about Orkney 2025, and what the Island Games means to island communities in Scotland.

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00:40:43

Episode 23: Drowning Prevention Week

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2025/06/19

Host Charlie and co-host Erin are joined by Kirsty Doig from the Darcey Sunshine Foundation for a special podcast on Drowning Prevention Week. The trio discuss Kirsty's journey into Drowning Prevention, the creation of the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and Water Safety in general

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00:39:55

Episode 22: Open Water Swimming in Scotland

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2025/06/12

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair, member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame to discuss Open Water Swimming in Scotland and the upcoming National Open Water Championships. Charlie also chats to Pathway Coach Kerry Wood around recent Open Water performances on the International Stage

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00:31:41

Episode 21: Water Polo Scottish Cup Finals Preview

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2025/06/05

Host Charlie catches up with Water Polo experts Ali Campbell and Fraser MacNair to preview the upcoming Scottish Cup Final day in Dundee.

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00:33:35

Episode 20: Political Engagement, Save Our Pools and...

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2025/05/08

Host Charlie chats to Scottish Swimming's Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Helen Frost, as well as Aquatics Partnership Manager Gordon Hunter. The trio discuss the recent political engagement with the Save Our Pools and Support School Swimming Campaigns, the new Facilities Strategic Review and the recent National Learn to Swim Framework Day.

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00:24:50

Episode 19: Aquatics GB Championships Preview with...

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2025/04/10

Host Charlie speaks with High Performance Coaches Ben Higson (University of Stirling) and Mat Trodden (University of Edinburgh), looking over the swimming season so far and previewing the upcoming Aquatics GB Championships!

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00:43:08

Episode 18: Coach wellbeing at competitions with...

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2025/04/03

Host Charlie, and this week's co-host Kerry Wood, sit down with swimming coaches Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan to discuss: coach wellbeing at competitions, top tips for new coaches on how to manage long competitions, and their thoughts heading into SNAGS

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00:19:13

Episode 17: Sport Aberdeen - Scotland's Learn to Swim...

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2025/03/20

Host Charlie sits down with Sport Aberdeen Coached Programme Manager Dianne Breen, and Swimming Teacher Christian Nuade to discuss becoming Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

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00:29:42

Episode 16: John Lunn - Meet Scottish Swimming's New CEO

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2025/03/06

Host Charlie sits down with Scottish Swimming's New CEO John Lunn in this episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss John's route into the sport of swimming, the lessons learnt in a long career in sport, and some of his ambitions at Scottish Swimming.

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00:30:50

Episode 15: Masters Swimming in Scotland

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2025/02/20

Host Charlie Harris catches up with Janet McLean and Eddie Riach from the Scottish Masters community. The trio discuss Janet and Eddie's international success at European and World Championships, the positive environments are Masters Swimming, and the upcoming Scottish National Long Course Masters Championships.

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00:40:28

Episode 14: 2025 Season competitive update with...

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2025/02/13

Scotland National Coach Ian Wright gives a competitive update at start of 2025 season, alongside host of The Aqua Pod, Charlie Harris.The pair discuss coaching changes across Swimming and Diving Programmes in Scotland, early season performances from Scottish athletes and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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00:34:37

Episode 13: Forth Valley Tridents - Three Scottish...

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2025/02/06

Host Charlie Harris is joined by Scottish SwimmingDevelopment Manager Anthony Manfredi, as the pair hear from the Executive Committee at the Forth Valley Tridents. Forth Valley Tridents are a new club born out of the ashes of Bo'ness, Falkirk Otters and Grangemouth Swimming Clubs. In the first of a new 'Club Spotlight' series, the group discuss the process, challenges and positive outcomes of the move to a Falkirk 'superclub' model.

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00:21:16

Vicki Tomlinson - Judging Diving at the Paris Olympics

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2025/01/16

On the first episode of 2025, host Charlie Harris chats to Vicki Tomlinson - a leading figure within the Scottish Diving Community. The pair cover Vicki's journey into coaching and judging Diving, her current role as Diving Co-Ordinator at Edinburgh Leisure and her experience at the Paris Olympics

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00:35:15

Euan Lowe - Reflections on Five Years as Scottish...

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2024/12/19

Host Charlie speaks with outgoing Scottish Swimming CEOabout his five years at the head of the organisation

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