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
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
We sat down with Olympic champion BJ Bedford, who gave a very candid and insightful look at what goes on behind the curtain of an elite athlete's life. We often look at our role models as perfect people with perfect lives and can easily forget that they, just like us, are human. They have flaws, physical and emotional baggage, and families that aren't perfect just like us. BJ dives into her personal story and how it affected her experience on the elite stage.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
2-time NCAA Champion in the 200 fly and NC State legend, Andreas Vazaios, was kind enough to take some time to speak with me, even though we were 7 hours apart. Vazaios made the tough decision to return to his home in Greece after he graduated from NC State this past December. So far, he affirms it was the right decision, even now that he is stuck in his apartment alone and unable to swim.
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Originally published on April 5, 2020.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
We sat down with the fastest man in the world, Caeleb Dressel, who had an exciting announcement. The 19-time world champion is hosting an 11-part online course called Piece by Piece, where you'll get to learn how Caeleb Dressel took small steps to become the giant success that he is today. Podcast presented by Swimoutlet.com.
Learn more about Piece by Piece with Caeleb Dressel at https://piecebypiecewithdressel.learnworlds.com/
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
I sat down with Club Wolverine head coach Gunnar Schmidt and 2 of the swimmer his top group to work through how to spend this time away from the pool. Club Wolverine has started Zoom workouts, which all 3 said have made a big difference in attitude, motivation, and group cohesion. Other activities have also included what we've been watching, how we've been staying active outside, and... buying 700 rubber ducks.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin graces us with her presence. Talking to Natalie is always a big moment, a lot of fun--and I'm just going to say it out loud. I love Natalie. I'm an enormous fan because her star burns bright, and yet she is as down-to-earth as any swimmer you'll meet. GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
We sat down with CEO of Fitter & Faster Swim Clinics David Arluck. He gave us the ins and outs of how he's been running his swim business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even how he's been able to host in-person swim clinics during the shutdown.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Fratus has been in the swimming game for a long time. He talked about when he first started as a pro in Brazil, at age 17, in 2006, and his journey from there to eventually make his way to the US and end up in Coral Springs where he trains now.
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Originally published April 24, 2020.
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
We sat down with Shane Tusup, one of swimming's most controversial coaches in this era. Shane had a candid conversation with us and apologized for a lot of the behavior he wasn't proud of in his past. We kept the focus on him, and he gives a very human perspective of having to learn how to coach on the fly with little prior experience.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Larson enlightened me about Airbnb Experiences, specifically how you can buy one with an Olympian. She has been offering her Olympic services on Airbnb for quite a while now, and it is one way she generates income.
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Originally published April 11, 2020.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
We sat down with Mark Gangloff, head coach at the University of North Carolina. Gangloff started by talking in-depth about his days at Auburn, under the likes of David Marsh and Dave Durden, and how that influenced his coaching style moving forward at Missouri and now North Carolina. Gangloff also spoke to UNC having to pause its athletics and navigating through these uncertain times as the leader of a program.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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