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
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
We took one of Jimmy Falon's games, Box of Lies, and made it our own. Aka Carol took the initiative and changed it to Box of Truths. I'll be honest... I'm still upset I botched that shark pancake one.
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Originally published April 30, 2020.
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
We sat down with Zach Yeadon, the distance ace who recently transferred from Notre Dame to Cal for his last year of eligibility. Yeadon explains that without COVID, he would have stayed at Notre Dame. However, with all the uncertainty surrounding water availability and training for the upcoming 2021 Olympic Trials, Zeadon wanted to go somewhere he had a higher chance of having pool time.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
I was lucky enough to get the entire Auburn swimming coaching staff on a call, and we went through the past, present, and future of Auburn swimming. Each coach gave their perspective on their SEC performances, what their doing to engage athletes currently, and how this quarantine period could affect athletes once they get back into the pool.
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Originally published May 4, 2020.
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
We sat down with Diversity in Aquatics, an organization with the goal "To increase the knowledge and awareness of water safety and drowning prevention, and aquatic physical activities in historically underrepresented communities and vulnerable populations." I spoke with CEO Miriam Lynch and Governing Board Member Ken Roland about what Diversity in Aquatics is doing to increase this knowledge and what we as the swimming community can do to spread this as well.
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Music: Otis McDonald
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
2-time Olympian Kaitlin Sandeno gave us the ISL update during the quarantine. She has confirmed that her DC Trident roster is just about complete, and that through the ISL Solidarity Program, there could be a 4-5 week training camp for all 10 ISL teams in one location come this fall (travel restrictions allowing). Sandeno also gives a very emotional recap on her sisters last chemotherapy session, and the celebration that ensued.
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Originally published May 1, 2020.
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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