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
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
I sat down with World Jr Champion and high school senior Josh Matheny to talk breaststroke. He gave me his background in swimming, how he's developed his breaststroke over the years, and some of his best races and how he executed them.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
We spoke with ASCA CEO Steve Roush on what getting back in the pool might look like once the full quarantine begins to lift, and what ASCA is doing to help coaches during this time. Roush explained ASCA is putting out numerous educational tools and webinars to keep coaches engaged above all else. He also said he thinks practices will look a lot different once teams are able to get back into the water, for example training from opposite ends of the pool.
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Originally published April 28, 2020.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
I sat down with NC State's current class of 2026, including Lance Norris, Michael Cotter, Ryan Weaver, and newly announced Kyle Ponsler. Each once explained what drew them to NC State, their club background, and what they've been up to during this quarantine period.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Nathan Adrian is an extremely thoughtful athlete, and perhaps an even more thoughtful human. When I speak with him, I always admire the thought and calculation he puts into his answers. During his time inside, he's put thought into how he's spending his time during the things he wants to do and the things he doesn't want to do.
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Originally published March 31, 2020.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
We sat down with Florida sophomore Vanessa Pearl, who took us through her first couple of years in Gainesville. Through ups and downs, Pearl's time as a gator has been impressive, with her playing a pivotal role as a key breaststroke and IM'er. Pearl also talked about her age group days, where she was always a breaststroker.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
I got to speak with Mizzou associate coaches Tracy Martin (women's associate) and Alec Hayden (Men's associate), who share their favorite memories from their first season at Mizzou, including the first women's relay at the first dual meet (which scored an NCAA "A" cut) and Danny Kovac taking the SEC title in the 100 fly.
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Originally published May 6, 2020.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
We sat down with World Jr Champion Jake Magahey, who was just getting ready to start his freshman season at the University of Georgia. Magahey was one of the rangiest freestylers we had ever ranked as a high schooler, and he explains what he likes about shorter and longer events. He also shares a couple of his favorite freestyle sets with us.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
I spoke with my home swim club, Columbia Swim Club in Columbia, Missouri, about how they are facing the current quarantine. CSC has implemented routine Zoom dryland sessions for all age groups in an effort to keep them active, engaged, and connected. The group also discussed the importance of keeping a schedule, especially waking up when you normally would and having some sort of exercise in when you would normally have practice.
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Originally published April 22, 2020.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
We sat down with NCAA champion and Cal alum Amy Bilquist, who is currently training in her hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona. Amy walked us through her famed career both at Carmel high school in Indiana and at Cal, where she took was part of some seriously speedy teams. Amy also dove into how she's capitalized on being a professional swimmer.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
At the beginning of March, Louise Hansson was preparing to defend her NCAA titles in the 100 and 200 fly. A few short weeks later, she found herself at home in Sweden, unsure if she would get to go back to LA and USC's campus anytime soon. Hansson talks about how hard that quick turnaround was, as well as her news that she will be starting her master's program in the fall at Loughborough University in England.
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Originally published April 27, 2020.