Episode 311 of The Social Kick Podcast features swimming icon and legend Chad le Clos. Fresh off an incredible performance at the Commonwealth Games—where he made history by becoming the most decorated athlete in the games' history—Chad joins the full crew to talk about his storied career, current mindset, and what keeps him driven in the sport. From overcoming physical adversity and injury, finding a renewed love for racing, and preparing for the short course season all the way to LA 2028, Chad

By Wayne GoldsmithThree Key Learning Points:* Propulsion is Newtonian, not aeronautical. Reach out, grab the water, pull straight through.* S-patterns, keyholes and question marks are obsolete - they just haven’t been told yet.* There is no perfect technique. Every swimmer is different - every technique is different.There are a million things written about swimming technique every week.Go to Google. Go to Gemini. Go to Chat. Go to Claude. Go to any of the online swimming or triathlon forums.You will

Swimming gets faster when dryland gets smarter. Strength coach Jack Standal breaks down the biggest myths holding swimmers back, from overdone mobility routines and random band work to the idea that bigger always means better. If you're a coach, parent, or athlete trying to build speed without wrecking the body, this conversation is packed with practical answers you can use right away.

Scott and Dan are up at the crack of dawn as the Propulsion Swimming Podcast brings you a live recap of Day 2 of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.We kick things off with Summer McIntosh dominating the 400m IM, even if she fell a little short of her own world record pace. We also break down a massive upset in the Men's 400m IM as Japan's Matsushita takes down Carson Foster, Jack Alexy securing the 100m Freestyle gold, and Meg Harris showcasing her elite back-end speed to win

Dr Vanessa Pirotta spends a lot of her time in The Blue Room, or what she calls our Blue Backyard. As a kid all she wanted to do was to become a dolphin trainer - she's now a whale scientist and become a regular contributor in the media, explaining science. Vanessa talks with the Blue Room's Sabra Lane about her fascination with the ocean, whales and science. We also discuss the approaching 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission - and what YOU can do to help protect whales.Features:Dr

A child learns to blow his nose in three swim lessons and his mom breaks down in tears. That story sets the tone for a conversation that challenges what many of us think “progress” looks like in the pool, especially in adaptive swim lessons and special needs swim instruction. I’m joined by Daniel Jacobson, founder of Cascade Swim School in Washington and a longtime leader in adaptive aquatics with a master’s background in special education. We get specific about what adaptive swimming actual...

The 100m Butterfly has officially entered a new stratosphere! 🤯 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 4 of the 2026 European Championships in Paris, and the speed on display tonight was absolutely off the charts.The Propulsion Swimming Podcast breaks down an incredible Men's 100m Butterfly semi-final that saw three men go sub-50 seconds. But Kristof Milak wasn't done there—he returned to drop an unbelievable 46.3 anchor leg in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay in a head-to-head battle with Egor Kornev!We also

Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss the integration of AI in coaching, emphasizing its role in enhancing efficiency rather than replacing human coaches. They introduce the "ATTAC" method: Ask, Think, Tool, Apply, Check. Wayne highlights AI's potential to streamline data analysis, improve workout design, and provide real-time feedback. Glenn stresses the importance of using AI to capture and analyze existing data, such as swim times and coach comments, to inform better coaching decisions. They

A deep dive into the results from both the European Championships and Pan Pacific championships

n 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 Olympic champion and world record holder Gretchen Walsh for a wide-ranging conversation recorded just days before the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Fresh off a summer of international racing and her first season as a full-time professional, Gretchen opens up about what success actually loo...

Welcome to episode 345 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We just got home from Portland, Maine after racing the 10th edition of ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay, our sixth time toeing the line at this race. This week we break down the whole day, leg by leg, the same way we always do after a big race, sitting down fresh with our honest take. This was a hard Casco year. A high tide pushed our total swimming up to around 9,000 yards, close to the 10,000 yards we will cover at the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World

With over 50 World Records and a Masters Hall of Fame induction, you might think the average swimmer doesn't have much in common with the legendary David Guthrie—but you’d be surprised. At age 66, he considers himself as fragile as a "teacup." He’s battled debilitating injuries, navigated career curveballs, and learned from his fair share of training mistakes. So how do you continue breaking world records across three straight decades when your body keeps trying to break down? In this pool-de...

In this episode, sports dietitian and researcher Taryn Richardson dives into the science behind red light therapy, exploring its potential for recovery, performance, and overall health. She shares practical advice on device selection, optimal usage, and the science-supported benefits for athletes seeking faster recovery and better performance.   00:39 What is red light therapy and its scientific basis 01:25 Historical research and terminology: photobiomodulation 02:22 Claims and benefits of red

The racing in Paris just keeps getting faster! 🇫🇷 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 3 of the 2026 European Championships, and it was a record-breaking night across the board.Scott and Dan break down an unbelievable Men's 100m Freestyle final where David Popovici, Egor Kornev, and Kristof Milak all went sub-47 seconds! We also celebrate a massive moment for Team GB as Angharad Evans conquers her nerves to obliterate the British Record in the Women's 100m Breaststroke, bringing home the gold.Plus, we

on this episode me and Jake have a chat about our weeks and what we have been up to, how training has gone etc. we then chat about Jakob Ingebritsons comeback where he raced the European championships and won the 5k, it was almost as though he had never left despite not racing for 11 months. We then also have a chat about some silly things like which pro triathlete and Hyrox athlete would last longest on love Island! :) and who would be worse to go on a stag do with and a few others. we also speak

This week Luke is joined by Tom Dean as they discuss the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The pair discuss the home nations performances and Tom’s swims too. How do Tom’s medal rank when compared to others that he’s won in his career? Luke highlights some other great performances across the pool too

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the SwimScape Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind New Zealand’s most inspiring open water swimmers, adventurers, and endurance athletes. Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies what this podcast is all about -grit, curiosity, humility, and an incredible love of the water. Jemimah Mcilroy is a Dunedin-based marathon swimmer and university student who has already achieved more than most swimmers do in a lifetime. She’s completed an extrao...

What an unbelievable night of racing in Paris! 🇫🇷 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 2 of the 2026 European Championships, and the pool was absolutely on fire.The Propulsion Swimming Podcast breaks down a historic night in Paris, highlighted for GB by Katie Shanahan taking down a 17-year-old British Record to win GOLD in the 200m Backstroke! We also dissect one of the fastest relay splits in history—Marrit Steenbergen's mind-boggling 50.87 anchor leg in the Mixed Medley Relay.Plus, we cover Hubert Kos

Curt hosts John from High Pressure Hooligans in Iroquois, Ontario, discussing how he built a high-tech fill station to address the lack of nearby air, nitrox, and trimix fills along the St. Lawrence. John outlines his setup, weekly fill volume, 7-days-a-week availability, and a mobile fill station supporting local fire departments. They talk about the local dive scene, including Fort Henry/Navy Bay artifact sites and roughly 275 shipwrecks within an hour, spanning 20–200 feet. The conversation