Send us Fan Mail For this episode of the SwimScape Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Mackay, founder and Head Coach of Auckland-based Boost Coaching. Andrew’s own journey in endurance sport started in the swimming pool. A competitive swimmer at national level as a youngster, he eventually made the transition into triathlon — going on to race professionally between 2006 and 2009 and ultimately lining up in the professional field at the 2009 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. But perhaps the ...

Congratulations to Gráinne on her Oceans Seven!!!!Gráinne Moss is an ultramarathon swimmer from Wellington, New Zealand who recently completed the Oceans Seven, a series of gruelling swims around the globe. It's been a 39-year odyssey for Gráinne, who swam the English Channel in 1987 at just 17 years old and completed her seventh swim in June this year at the age of 56. Gráinne swims under her Irish passport and is the first Irish woman (and 45th person) to complete all seven swims!In this

After his performances in the 200 and 400 freestyles during the 2026 European Championships will Leon Marchand add them to his program for LA 2028? Also what is happening in the College Swim League and are two of the fastest backstrokers in the world fighting now?

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Masters swimmer and nutrition coach Robbie Blackman joins us to explore one of the most important — and most debated — parts of race day: what to eat and drink before you dive in. We revisit the pre-race favourites of five Masters swimmers — Amanda Heath, Chris Jones, Janet McLean, Lizzie Bellinger and Joe Malone — and get Robbie’s verdict on their choices. From a love of rare steak and a vegetarian diet to managing a serious food allergy, their routines couldn’t be more different but fundame...

Why do people come to the water, and what keeps them returning?In this episode, I’m joined by William Ellis: open-water swimmer, marathon swim coach, actor, voice artist, and host of An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Through his own swimming journey and hundreds of conversations with swimmers from around the world, Will has developed a unique perspective on resilience, community, personal growth, and the role the water can play in helping us navigate life's challenges. Our conversation

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Send us Fan Mail Margo Geer’s path to becoming the head coach at the University of Alabama was anything but conventional. When she took over the program at 28, plenty of people questioned whether she was ready. Six years later, Margo joins me to discuss what prepared her for the opportunity, how her experience as an elite athlete shaped her leadership, and why she was able to deal with the criticism surrounding her hiring. We also talk about protecting the health and performance of coaches, t...

The GOAT Ryan Lochte joins the Night Swim boys for an honest and entertaining conversation about his legendary swimming career, racing, competition, and life beyond the pool. 🐐🏊‍♂️ In Part 1, Ryan shares stories, opinions, and insights you won’t want to miss. Get ready for a side of the Olympic champion you may not have seen before. Subscribe to Night Swim for more exclusive interviews, swimming stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations!#RyanLochte #NightSwim #Swimming #SwimPodcast

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Todd Anderson hosts alongside Elizabeth Beisel, filling in for Katie Hoff, a week out from giving birth. They sit down with world record holder Kate Douglass, recorded the week before Pan Pacs 2026 and airing during the meet. Her freestyle has surged this season to the point that it now crowds her breaststroke on the schedule. The episode turns on a question she still has not answered: which two events to swim, and whether she can pull off both in one ses...

This is our 2025-26 season round up episode. Ash and Kev reflect on the past year of coaching discussions, highlighting key insights from various guests. They explore themes of empathy, adaptability in coaching, the importance of consistent messaging for young athletes, and the role of leadership and communication in fostering a positive coaching environment. The conversation expands upon the need for coaches to connect with their athletes on a personal level and to be open to evolving their methods

Scott and Dan are live one last time from Paris 2026 to break down a spectacular final night of racing.Team GB finished at the very top of the medal table, and they did it in style. We break down an unbelievable Women's 4x100m Medley Relay where Angharad Evans dropped a 1:03.75—arguably the greatest breaststroke relay split in history! We also celebrate a massive, long-awaited Gold medal for Keanna MacInnes in the Women's 200m Butterfly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Scott and Dan powered through the 5 AM alarms to bring you a live recap of the final day of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine.The undisputed swim of the night belongs to Kate Douglass, who dropped a jaw-dropping 23.19 World Record in the 50m Freestyle! We also break down a seismic shift in the distance freestyle events, as Australia's Lani Pallister takes down Katie Ledecky in the 800m Free, and Sam Short continues his untouchable form in the Men's 1500m Free ahead of Bobby Finke. Hosted

🎙️ Episode 13 is here!What do you do when your swimmer says, “I want to quit”? Do they need a push, a break or permission to walk away?Renee & Rochelle unpack swim burnout from a parent’s point of view—how to spot the difference between one hard day and a real pattern, protect a young athlete’s identity beyond the pool and decide when to push, pause or make a change.In this episode:🔥 Signs your swimmer may be burning out⏸️ When rest, fewer practices or another sport may help🧭 How to tell the

"Fix these three things and you'll swim 1:45 per 100." It sounds simple but swimming technique doesn't work like a recipe. In this solo episode, I break down why one-size-fits-all swim advice can create the wrong expectations and send athletes chasing changes they don't actually need. A technique cue that helps one swimmer may be completely irrelevant or even counterproductive for another. The goal isn't to collect as many "correct looking" movements as possible. It's to identify what is limiting

We are LIVE from Paris wrapping up Day 6 of the European Championships, and the 1500m Freestyle World Record has been absolutely obliterated.Scott and Dan break down an unforgettable night of racing, headlined by Germany's Johanas Liebmann taking down the 1500m Free World Record by a massive four seconds. We also dive into the electric atmosphere of Leon Marchand capturing gold in the 200m Butterfly, and a stunning upset in the Women's 50m Freestyle as 34-year-old Kasia Wassick touches out Sarah

Scott and Dan were up before the sun to bring you a live recap of Day 3 at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.The biggest talking point of the session was a massive shocker in the Women's 400m Free, with world record holder Summer McIntosh missing the A-Final entirely and swimming the B-Final in 4:00 flat. We also break down a titanic upset in the Women's 400m Freestyle as Australia's Lani Pallister takes down Katie Ledecky with a blistering 3:58.4.We cover Sam Short continuing his unstoppable form

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel steps in as guest host alongside Todd Anderson while Katie Hoff Anderson is a week out from giving birth. Together they sit down with Katie Ledecky, Olympic champion, world record holder, and the most decorated female swimmer in history, in the days before she races the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. It's the first international meet of her career held on home soil, something she's still a little stunned by fourteen year...

Send us Fan Mail In her own words: I've been a pool swimmer since age of 9 and swam competitivelyfor UCSD Tritons I started swimming open water regularly since 1990 My first channel swim (not ratified) was Maui Channel in 2009 Other ratified solo marathon swims include Catalina Channel (Sept 2013), English Channel (June 2021 j, 20 Bridges (tandem, June 2023), Length of Tahoe (Aug. 2023), and Around Jersey Island (Aug 2025) I retired from my career in the Oil & Gas indust...