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Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

The Social Kick Podcast dives into the world of swimming — from Olympic legends to everyday athletes.Authentic, funny, and insightful conversations that bring the swim community together.🏊‍♂️ Hosted by swimmers, for swimmers.

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92:36

Kara Lynn Joyce

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/06/05

In this episode, we are joined by one of the most bad-ass sprinters in history, Kara Lynn Joyce. Kara Lynn is 3x US Olympian, bajillion time NCAA champion, and Founder/CEO of LEAD Sports Summit. We chat with Kara Lynn about age-group and high school swimming, including her time training with Urbanchek and the Michigan men, her NCAA recruiting experience and career at Georgia, her Olympics and Olympic trials races, being a great puller, and so much more. This episode was recorded on June 4, 2020

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78:29

Felicia Lee

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/05/28

In this episode, we are joined by Felicia Lee. Felicia was a USA National Team member and is a multiple-time NCAA Champion. We chat with Felicia about swimming at North Baltimore Aquatic Club with Bob Bowman, at Stanford with Greg Meehan, and what she has been doing after her swimming career.

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75:07

Leah Smith

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/05/16

We are joined by Olympic medalist and distance superstar Leah Smith. Leah grew up in Pennslyvania and swam for the JCC Sailfish. She continued her swimming in college at the University of Virginia where she excelled and was a multiple-time NCAA champion. Internationally, Leah medaled at the 2016 Olympics and has made numerous international teams for the United States. She currently trains at Tucson Ford Aquatics and represented the LA Current in 2019 of the ISL.

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74:20

Chad La Tourette

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/05/08

In this episode, we’re joined by American distance swimming star Chad La Tourette. Chad grew up in Southern California, swimming at the legendary Mission Viejo Nadadores under Bill Rose. He had success in high school, making the 2006 Junior National Team and 2007 World University Games. In 2008, he finished 3rd at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the mile. In college, he swam for Stanford University, where he broke the NCAA record in the mile, but finished second to Martin Grodszki of the University of

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55:31

Dylan Carter

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/05/06

In this episode, we’re joined by the versatile Dylan Carter. Dylan began swimming later than most swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago, then moved to the United States for High School. Dylan was then recruited to USC to swim for the Trojans under Dave Salo. He swam in the 2016 Olympics representing Trinidad and Tobago and is a member of the LA Current. Our conversation with Dylan covers the swimming training in Trinidad and Tobago, moving to the United States as an International Student, college

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62:52

Amy Bilquist

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/05/02

In this episode, we’re joined by standout backstroke and freestyler Amy Bilquist. Amy’s been an elite swimmer for a long time. She was one of the top recruits in the country out of high school, where she moved onto Cal and continued to rack up points for the Bears. She’s been on the USA National team, and last summer returned from a knee surgery AND a broken hand to win the 100bk National title and light a spark for the Olympic push. Our conversation with Amy covers the Olympic postponement and

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75:00

Glenn Mills

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/30

In this episode, we’re joined by Glenn Mills (1980 Olympian [200br], 1983 NCAA Champion [2br], co-founder of GoSwim, technique and film guru). Glenn has decades of experience in swimming, notably winning the 200 breast at 1980 Olympic Trials in the closest trials 2-breast in history (.01 margin of victory), only to have to sit out those Games as part of the boycott. Glenn rallied to become NCAA champion in 1983 and spent years as one of the top breaststrokers in the world. In 2002, he co-founded

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55:36

Katie McLaughlin

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/26

In this episode, USA National Teamer Katie McLaughin joins us. We talk about what Katie’s focusing on now in training to stay fit, areas of focus for her training in general, team dynamics at Cal under Teri McKeever, pro swimming for the LA Current, and how ISL can improve on season 1.

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57:53

The Social Kick Podcast #030 - NCAA Champions to...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/17

In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the guys chat with open water standout Catherine Breed. The guys chat with Catherine about: -What she is doing with Covid-19 -Her last swimming pool race -When she started open water swimming -How to transition between open water and pool swimming -Nonobvious differences between open water and pool swimming -Her biggest mentors and coaches during her career -Continuing the love of swimming through all the years in the pool

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52:55

Elite America Sprinter Margo Geer

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/09

In this episode, the guys chat with one of the US's top female sprinters, Margo Geer. They discuss Margo's view on: -The Olympics being postponed -Her current training and how her training has adjusted from different programs and coaches over the years -Season 1 of the ISL -ISL expansion for year 2 -ISL solidarity program

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60:54

Meet Brandon Fischer

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/06

Welcome to the Social Kick Podcast! Thanks for joining us with National Team Member Brandon Fischer.

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35:53

NCAA Conference Meets

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/06

Who is excited for college swim meets! Tonight on The Social Kick Podcast: The guys discuss: -Bobby Finke abolishes the American and NCAA record in the mile -The rest of SEC, ACC, women B1G Ten conference meets -Day 1 of week 2 of conference meets -Breaking down the rest of the conference meets

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38:25

The Social Kick Podcast #022- Current events

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/05

Thanks for joining us for our weekly Social Kick Podcast! The whole gang is back as Luke returns from his travels. In this episode they discuss current 🏊results: - SEC Results - ACC Results - Women Big 10 Results - Ivy Leagues Results - Looking ahead at the other conference meets

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37:50

The Social Kick Podcast #020- First Facebook Live...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/05

Who's excited for the Premiere of the Facebook Live premiere of The Social Kick Podcast! In this episode, Luke Paddington Bryan Lundquist John Mullen and Justin Huynh discuss: NCAA Swimming, Jonty Skinner, Rivalry Dual Meets

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38:25

The Social Kick Podcast #024- NCAA Conference Meets,...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/04

In this Facebook Live of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys discuss: Conference Meet Round-Up -Pac-12 Women: Abbey Weitzeil, Stanford Women -B10 Men: Michigan wins big -Big 12 -Pac-12 Men -Projecting women’s NCAA Pro Swim Series Des Moines -Katie Ledecky -Day 1 Recap Other News -Sun Yang suspension -Coronavirus and the Olympics

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33:09

The Social Kick Podcast #025- Current events and...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/04

This week the guys discuss: NCAA Swimming • Pac-12 Men, Reece Whitley and Cal • The impact of coronavirus Pro Swim Series Des Moines • Regan Smith • Michael Andrew • Caleb Dressel • Brent Hayden • Others Other News • ISL team changes

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77:52

Former World Record Holder Milo Cavic

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/04/03

In this episode of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys sit down with Olympic silver medalist and former World Record Holder Milorad Cavic. Milorad is most well known for his historic 100-m butterfly races with Michael Phelps. In this episode, the guys get Cavic's thoughts on: -The Olympic postponement and how he might have handled it if it happened during his career -Protesting on the medal stand -Transitioning away from the "super suit" era

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57:12

George BOVELL

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/03/27

In this episode, the guys are joined by 5x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist George Bovell. In this episode we discuss: -How George knows Luke. -George's experience at all five of his Olympics. -George's view of the Olympics and the IOC. -George's view on the Olympics being postponed. -George's advice for current swimmers and those still swimming.

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39:40

The Social Kick Podcast #026 - Will they postpone the...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/03/23

With the 'shelter in place' in the Bay Area, the boys join on a full remote session to discuss: Covid-19 - USA, Japan, and other swimming federations propose to postpone Olympics - USA Swimming events canceled through April - Olympic training center shut down Swimming - Federica Pellegrini swims 1:55.8 behind closed doors. International Swim League - Toronto Titans - Swimmers switching teams - Adding 100 IM to schedule

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50:38

The Social Kick Podcast #019 - Breaking Down Women in...

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories ·

2020/02/19

In this episode, the crew welcomes Carlene Takaki. Carlene is a coach for PASA Rinconada for their 13-14 year old age group. Carlene recounts her last race which was the 200 fly at the 2008 Olympic Trials. She also talks about her mentors in coaching such as her previous coaches and other coaches in the area. Following that, she delved into women in coaching, individual empowerment and building a foundational team culture.

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