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

Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

The SwimSwam Breakdown: Hafnaoui, Class of 2023, and Dressel Out of ISL

Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

This week in the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Olympic champ Ahmed Hafnaoui committing to IU, the recruiting class of 2023 already starting to commit, and the ins and outs of ISL developments. Check out every topic in-depth below:

Olympic Gold Medalist Ahmed Hafnaoui Hands Commitment to Indiana for Fall 2022
Joe Schooling wrote on instagram that he would offer up a Hugo Boss suit for free if anyone could beat him at the 200m butterfly, even giving the opposing swimmer a 10-second head start.
Retiring Australian Olympians Will Not Receive Tokyo Podium Bonus
The Class of 2023 Swimming Recruits Have Begun Their Commitments
ISL Jackpots: Do They Matter?
Caeleb Dressel To Sit Out Remainder of ISL Regular Season
FINA's Brent Nowicki Hopes "Aquatics Festival" Will Draw Pool Swimmers to Open Water

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Monday Sep 13, 2021

Head Coach Ben Higson on London‘s Upset Win, Chalmers‘ Relay-Only Debut

Monday Sep 13, 2021

The London Roar swam well on day 1 of Match 6 and led the Cali Condors by 13.5 points going into the second day of racing. The return of stars including Emma McKeon and Kyle Chalmers gave the Roar a boost in events that the Cali Condors might otherwise be favorited in, namely sprint free and fly. Chalmers, however, was relay-only for London today, but still contributed a big 45+ relay anchor to lead a 1-2 finish for the Roar. London ultimately went on to win the match, beating the favorite Cali Condors.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Sep 12, 2021

LA Current Coach David Marsh Talks ISL Draft and Season Strategy

Sunday Sep 12, 2021

In SwimSwam's last Breakdown episode, the ISL Draft Fumble was a hot topic. See the Breakdown here. David Marsh disagrees with SwimSwam's assessment, and he explains why, specifically outlining his match sessions battling the Toronto Titans and DC Trident. Coach Marsh also unpacks his strategy for the regular season and looks ahead, way ahead, to ISL Season 4 and 5 where he sees the rookies evolving into the new stars of the pro swimming league.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Sep 12, 2021

Madi Wilson Talks 100/200 Free Double Victory in LA 2nd Place Team Finish

Sunday Sep 12, 2021

Madison Wilson takes the win in the women’s 200 freestyle, which was expected. However, she also took the victory in the 100 free, just .09 ahead of Kasia Wasick after flipping 7th at the 50.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Saturday Sep 11, 2021

MVP Louise Hansson, Head Coach Byron MacDonald Break Down Toronto‘s 1st Victory

Saturday Sep 11, 2021

The Toronto Titans produced the top-2 money earners in Match 5, Louise Hansson and Shane Ryan, with Hansson earning a total of $24,525, $8,000 of which came from her Match MVP bonus. Ryan earned $10,800 and is the only swimmer, other than Hansson, to earn more than $10,000. Hansson is currently the 5th-highest earner in the league this season with a total of $33,800 from two meets. In Toronto’s season debut, Hansson earned a respectable $9,275, a figure she nearly tripled in Match 5.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Why You Should Become Dryland Certified With Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Chris Ritter, the founder and CEO of RITTER Sports Performance and creator of SURGE Strength, drops in on the SwimSwam Podcast with Gold Medal Mel Stewart.

Chris explains why now is a great opportunity for coaches to become SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC). Open Enrollment to Become SSDC goes through Tuesday, September 14th.

ENROLL NOW TO BECOME SSDC

Chris Ritter is the CEO of Ritter Sports Performance, a SwimSwam partner.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Carson Foster Discusses Signing Contract with Mizuno Under New NIL Rules

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Mizuno, the global specialty sporting goods company, is entering into the collegiate and NIL conversations by signing their first collegiate swimmer, Carson Foster. A sophomore at the University of Texas, Foster is a versatile swimmer skilled in the individual medley and middle distance events, and has been recognized at the NCAA swimming national championships and as an NCAA All-American.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

NCAA Champion Trenton Julian on Losing & Finding Yourself Through Racing

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

We sat down with Trenton Julian, who recently had a sensational showing at the 2021 Speedo Summer Championships, highlighted by a 1:54 200 fly personal best. Julian takes us through his last 6 months of racing from the NCAA championships (where he had more pressure as a leader and point-scorer on the team than previous years) to the Olympic Trials, where he made 3 finals and was on the cusp of qualifying for his first Olympic team in both butterfly events. Julian explains how finding a balance of being prepared and enjoying the process has led to some of his best races.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021

The SwimSwam Breakdown: ISL Draft Fumble, Big 12, Gary Taylor in C-Ville

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the effectiveness of the ISL draft so far in the season, the Big 12 adding 4 teams as soon as this week, and Gary Taylor landing in Charlottesville. See our full list of topics below:

ISL Season 3 looking lopsided after Draft implemented to try to even disparities between teams
Big 12 Conference Could Approve 4 New Schools As Soon As Sept. 10
10 National High School Records Fall in One Day in South Florida
Obstacle-Filled Season Concludes With 63 U.S. National Age Group Records
Former Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor Will Be Head Coach of Cavalier Aquatics

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021

Maggie Steffens on Making History in Tokyo, Added Significance of Games

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021

We sat down with Maggie Steffens, the woman who not only won her 3rd Olympic title in a row in women's water polo, but did it while breaking the record for most goals scored during Olympic play in history. Steffens discusses the ups and downs of training for a delayed Olympics and dealing with the pressure of an extra Olympic year once the team was finally in Tokyo.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com