The SwimSwam Podcast

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In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

Episodes

Monday Oct 26, 2020

SSPC: Beryl Gastaldello on MVP Showing: "I decided to not listen to the pain"

Monday Oct 26, 2020

We sat down with Beryl Gastaldello, the ISL MVP for Match #3. Beryl won every individual race she competed in during this match, which included the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 back, and 50 free skins, and contributed in the women's 4x100 free and medley relays. Beryl talks us through how she gets through tough sessions like these and how she's managed life in the ISL bubble.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Monday Oct 26, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Tom Shields' Mental Clinic on Racing Dressel, le Clos

Monday Oct 26, 2020

We sat down with Tom Shields, the experienced veteran who has scored a lot of points for the LA Current so far in this ISL season. Shields notes the importance of racing this much in the fall, saying historically he feels he's had his best springs/summers when he's raced well and a lot in the fall. He also gets into how to stay in your own lane, especially when going up against heavy hitters like Caeleb Dressel and Chad le Clos.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Louise Hansson on First ISL Competition: "I was really nervous"

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

We sat down with Louise Hansson, who in her very first ever ISL race was victorious, taking first in the 100 fly for the Toronto Titans. Louise talked us through how the ISL bubble has been in terms of training, racing, and navigating through school.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Micayla Cronk on Being Coached by Kristin Lochte

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

We sat down with the #6 recruit in the class of 2021, Micayla Cronk. Micayla is a true Floridian with deep swimming roots, having been coached by Kristin Lochte, Ryan Lochte's sister, in her formative years. Micayla says Kristin broke barriers for her and was able to push her outside of her comfort zone in ways that would pay off in her swimming career later down the road.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Blake Pieroni Shares Stories from USA Travel Trips

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

We sat down with NCAA, Olympic, and World champion Blake Pieroni right before he flew to Budapest to make his ISL debut with the Toronto Titans. Blake opens up about travel situations and what a training trip (like the one happening now in Budapest with the ISL) actually looks like. Pieroni even shares some fun stories from the 2016 Olympic training camp, which was the first time he was on a team with friends like Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Held.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Friday Oct 23, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Joao de Lucca on What Motivated Him to become an NCAA Champ

Friday Oct 23, 2020

We sat down with NCAA champ Joao de Lucca, who recently announced his retirement from swimming. Joao talked us through his career and what motivated him throughout, including his reasoning for wanting to be an NCAA champion... which turned out, at least for a time, was to get his picture hanging in the Louisville pool.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Thursday Oct 22, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Kirsty Coventry on Why Winning at Any Level Matters

Thursday Oct 22, 2020

We sat down with Olympic icon Kirsty Coventry, the most decorated Olympian from Africa of All-time. Kirsty describes how winning at any level is important as it shows you the hard work you put in as an athlete is finally paying off. Kirsty also talks about her role now as the Minister of Youth, Sport, Art, and Recreation in the cabinet of Zimbabwe and as the chairperson for the IOC Athletes' Committee.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Thursday Oct 22, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Daniel Diehl Is Shooting for 13-14 100 Free NAG One More

Thursday Oct 22, 2020

I sat down with 14-year-old phenom Daniel Diehl and his coach, Brian Dowling. Daniel has been on a NAG tear ever since returning to racing after the COVID-19 shutdown, breaking 13-14 national records in the 200y Free and 100y Back. Diehl has also gone the #2 13-14 time all-time in the 100 free TWICE, the second time coming within just .1 of Michael Andrew's record of 43.90. Diehl turns 15 on October 26 and will give it one more go on October 25 to try and crack the elusive barrier.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

Swim CEO Series: NULO CEO Michael Landa On How Swimming Impacted His Success

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

We sat down with Nulo Pet Food CEO and founder Michael Landa, who has deep swimming roots. Landa has been swimming since he was 7 and recalls going 3rd on an 8-under relay, only to flip at the wall and pass the anchor leg of the opposing team. That got the attention his coach.

"Early on," Landa explained, "I discovered an outlet for winning and feeling relevant. It felt good. And not only that, but I found an extended family in the swimming community – from my teammates and their ever-encouraging parents to the coaches I’ve had over the years."

"I never felt like swimming was a chore," he added. "I always loved it. It was a nice sanctuary away from home and school life where I could laugh with like-minded friends and where I had complete control over my destiny. The harder I worked and the more focused I remained, the more successful I was...and it always felt good to open new and bigger doors."

Landa still swims under masters swimming coach and 5-time Olympic medalist Ian Crocker. Chlorine is in Landa's veins, and he attributes much of his success in life to the swimming culture he soaked up.

"Swimming taught me so many life lessons that you simply can’t learn unless you live them."

In this podcast Landa breakdowns what swimming taught him and how he has applied these lessons to Nulo, the #1 fastest-growing pet-specialy brand in the United States.

Check out Nulo Pet Food here.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Zach Apple on Going as Fast as Possible at Every ISL Match

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

I sat down with NCAA and World Champion Zach Apple, who impressed by going sub-46 4... count them, 4 times in 2 days during his first 2020 ISL match with the DC Trident. Apple explained that he and his coach, John Long, decided the plan for him was to try and go as fast as possible at every ISL competition, as well as to try and get faster as the season went on. ZO far, it looks like Apple has hit that goal pretty well.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com