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
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
I sat down with Sam Hoover, the #7 recruit on our top 20 list for the class of 2021. He told me about the recruiting trip to NC State that included himself, David Curtiss, Aidan Hayes, and Garrett Boone, all of whom ended up committing to NC State shortly after. He also goes into detail about his North Carolina HS state meet where he went 43.1 in the 100 free, what he's been up to during quarantine, and what it was like growing up in a UNC household.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
I sat down with the freshman phenom from Virginia, Kate Douglass. Douglass took me through her age group swimming days, where she admitted that she was always pretty versatile and open to swimming most events. She comments on her breakout freshman season at UVA and explains how the environment at Virginia was a big part of her growth as a student-athlete.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
I spoke with Rockwood Swim Club in St. Louis, Missouri as they’re one of many swim clubs working through the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 2 coaches on the call as well as 3 swimmers, ranging in age, to make things really interesting and give a lot of different perspectives. Topics covered included how they’re feeling during this time stuck at home, how they’re coping with very little structure, and their favorite swimming memories.
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Originally published May 2, 2020.
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
I say down with Spartans Aquatic Club head coach Karl Krug, who explained what it was like being one of the first teams in the country to run a sanctioned swim meet after the COVID-19 shutdown. Krug also talks about his coaching philosophy and how he draws a lot of inspiration from his own swimming days at Auburn under coach Brett Hawke. And just for fun, he delves into some of his fondest memories while training at Auburn with the likes of Cesar Cielo, Fred Bousquet, and Matt Target.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Eddie Kim has an interesting background, which involves swimming in college for a time as well as coaching to this day. He also recently started managing professional athletes, beginning in the WNBA and women’s soccer. He gives a unique perspective on what goes into managing professional athletes, as well as tells many stories from his swimming past.
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Originally published April 26, 2020.
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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