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Big Friendly Swim Podcast

Welcome to the Big Friendly Swim Podcast! I"m Ahmad (the big and friendly host!). In this podcast I interview and chat with some of the best swimmers in the world! My goal is to try to ask people questions they"ve never heard before, while trying to learn them too!Check out my linktree for other platforms to support my work!https://linktr.ee/bigfriendlyswimpodcastIf you feel so inclined, you can find ways to support me monetarily here!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bigfriendlyswimpodcast

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42:55

Ray Looze Details Lessons Learned Coaching On 2...

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2024/07/01

For this week's podcast episode, I sat down with Indiana University Head Coach Ray Looze, who's coached some of the biggest names in the sport, like Blake Pieroni, Lily King, Cody Miller, Vini Lanza, and Annie Lazor. We talked about his time on the U.S. National team in the early 90s and placing 3rd at Olympic trials. Later on we discuss how the Indiana coaching staff is innovating the program to try new things with the team.

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62:28

Zalan Sarkany is Ready to Show What He's Made of at...

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2024/07/01

Zalan Sarkany is coming off of a standout season at ASU, where he helped the team to a national title they had been building to for 8 years. Now transferring to Indiana, Sarkany is getting ready for his incoming appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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56:12

Caroline Bentz Talks Olympic Trials, Transitioning to...

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2024/07/01

Caroline Bentz loved her 4 years at Virginia Tech. Now graduated, she hopes to pursue post-grad plans at ASU, while using her Covid 5th-year to bolster the growing ASU Women's team.

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16:56

Kayla Han Has No Fear Facing the Best in the World

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2024/05/30

15 year old Kayla Han has made her name known on the U.S. National team in a remarkably short period of time. After becoming the youngest Olympic trials qualifier in a generation, Kayla went on to make several junior international squads. This past February, she was named to her first senior squad at the Doha World Champs. There, Kayla would win her first senior international medal in the Mixed 4x100 Free Relay. With just 2 months to Olympic trials, Kayla is in a position to make some noise i...

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58:29

Abby McCulloh Describes the Joy in Being a Georgia...

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2024/05/30

On Saturday, March 23rd, Abby McCulloh became the first NCAA champion for the Georgia women in the post Jack Baurele era. With that came not only a large amount of pride, but undoubtedly proof of the work that Abby had put in for her whole life. In a field that had no lack of depth and talent, Abby McCulloh stepped up and became an NCAA Champion. In this week's interview, we sit down and discuss her emotions following that race, and the absolute joy she feels in being a Georgia Bulldog. ...

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15:26

Josephine Fuller is Riding a Wave of Confidence After...

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2024/05/30

I sat down with Josephine Fuller, a current junior for the Tennessee Volunteers. Josephine is coming off of a fantastic performance at the Pan American Games in October, where she won multiple medals including an individual gold. In a packed American field of backstroke excellence, Josephine is making a name for herself as a talented contender for a coveted Olympic spot.

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32:27

How Abby Pilkenton Redefined What Success Meant to...

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2024/05/28

At NC State Abby Pilkenton discovered newfound family on the pool deck. Due to circumstances outside of her control, she had to adjust her expectations of what success meant as training became more difficult. Now a graduated senior, she leaves behind a legacy of being the best teammate you can be. Abby spent her time at NC State being the team's biggest supporter and helping her teammates reach new heights through the love she gave them. Being a good teammate doesn't mean you score the m...

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54:17

David Plummer on the Legacy of U.S. Backstroke & a...

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2024/05/28

David Plummer first competed at Olympic Trials in 2004, placing 9th in the 100 backstroke, .02 out of making the final. That fueled him to make the final in 2008, which he did, placing 7th. In 2010, Plummer finally had his moment, winning U.S. Nationals and making the 2011 World Championships team. When it came time for the 2012 Olympic Trials, Plummer finished an agonizing 3rd in the 100 backstroke final, .13 out of being an Olympian. After those trials, Plummer took some time to find h...

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67:36

Macky Hodges Talks Her Unexpected Journey Through...

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2024/04/29

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54:16

Hunter Armstrong Details a Busy Olympic Quad Since...

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2024/04/29

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53:32

Rachel Klinker Had The Time Of Her Life Representing...

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2024/04/29

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76:02

Herbie Behm Details His Coaching Innovations & Talks...

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2024/03/07

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66:31

Niki Nolte is Officially in Remission 5 Years Later

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2024/03/01

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15:26

Josephine Fuller is Riding a Wave of Confidence After...

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2024/03/01

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20:47

Dakota Luther is Locked & Loaded Heading Into Olympic...

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2024/02/08

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16:31

Chris Guiliano is Ready for the Olympic Year After a...

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2024/02/07

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33:12

Jordan Tiffany is Reincarnating as a Sprinter at BYU

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2024/02/06

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37:53

Head Coach Braden Holloway Describes What Sets NC...

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2024/02/02

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26:26

Maggie Mac Neil on Olympics, Mental Health, NCAAs,...

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2024/02/02

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43:26

UC Santa Cruz Head Coach Matt Crawford Describes His...

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2023/12/15

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