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

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Lochte Reveals 2021 Olympic Trials Schedule (GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com)

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte is firmly in Coach Gregg Troy's clutches. This is positive. The recipe is old, well proven, and Lochte's training with a world-class crew which includes Caeleb Dressel, arguably the most talented swimmer on earth.

Lochte gets real in this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast, and I'm bullish on Lochte's prospects next summer after talking with him. We covered a lot of territory, so there is much to unpack here.

"At this point, with all of the work I'm doing,' Lochte said regarding his 2021 Olympic Trials schedule, "400 and 200 IM, 200 back, 200 free, 100 fly..." You heard it here. Everything is on the table as of October 2020. I pushed back saying no one would fault him for dropping the 400 IM. Lochte dug-in regarding his schedule, saying "Yeah, the normal."

Lochte, notorious for swimming slowly in-season, will race at the U.S. Open unrested. "I won't race in a training suit. I will suit-up (in a TYR techsuit), but I'm tired (from Troy training)."

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Torri Huske Breaks Down "High-Rev" Sprint Training

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

We sat down with Torri Huske, the #2 recruit in the class of 2021 and one of the fastest 18-under butterfliers in history. We got into what Torri has done in and out of the pool since quarantine began, including talking about "high-rev" training, where Huske focuses on getting her tempo as fast as possible. She also dissects some of her races she has swam since quarantine, including a 100 fly from a dive (off the side of the pool) where she went 1:00.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Mariah Denigan Led a Whole OW Field Off Course... and Still Won Bronze

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020

We sat down with Mariah Denigan, the #13 recruit in the nation for the class of 2021. We talked about her success in the pool and open water so far in her career, from the world jr champs to the Pan American Games. Denigan shared the story of how she won a bronze medal at the 2018 World Jr Championships even though she led the entire field, minus the last 3 swimmers in the race, off course.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020

SSPC: Head Coach Jonty Skinner Breaks Down Cali Condors' Chemistry

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020

We sat down with the head coach of the undefeated Cali Condors, Jonty Skinner. Skinner breaks down what really makes the condors work and why they have so much team chemistry together. He also shares what he saw in match #1 that he thought they could improve as well as what he's looking forward to in match #2 for the 'dors.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Tuesday Oct 27, 2020

SSPC: Tim Connery is So Versatile, He Rotates What His Best Stroke Is

Tuesday Oct 27, 2020

We sat down with Tim Connery, our #3 Recruit in the Top 20 NCAA Recruits for the Class of 2021. Connery recently made headlines by recommitting to Texas and we address that, bringing up how the recruiting climate has shifted to committing when you're much younger than years past. We also address Connery's versatility and Connery surprised me by saying his favorite stroke actually rotates throughout the year.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Monday Oct 26, 2020

SSPC: Beryl Gastaldello on MVP Showing: "I decided to not listen to the pain"

Monday Oct 26, 2020

We sat down with Beryl Gastaldello, the ISL MVP for Match #3. Beryl won every individual race she competed in during this match, which included the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 back, and 50 free skins, and contributed in the women's 4x100 free and medley relays. Beryl talks us through how she gets through tough sessions like these and how she's managed life in the ISL bubble.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Monday Oct 26, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Tom Shields' Mental Clinic on Racing Dressel, le Clos

Monday Oct 26, 2020

We sat down with Tom Shields, the experienced veteran who has scored a lot of points for the LA Current so far in this ISL season. Shields notes the importance of racing this much in the fall, saying historically he feels he's had his best springs/summers when he's raced well and a lot in the fall. He also gets into how to stay in your own lane, especially when going up against heavy hitters like Caeleb Dressel and Chad le Clos.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Louise Hansson on First ISL Competition: "I was really nervous"

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

We sat down with Louise Hansson, who in her very first ever ISL race was victorious, taking first in the 100 fly for the Toronto Titans. Louise talked us through how the ISL bubble has been in terms of training, racing, and navigating through school.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Micayla Cronk on Being Coached by Kristin Lochte

Sunday Oct 25, 2020

We sat down with the #6 recruit in the class of 2021, Micayla Cronk. Micayla is a true Floridian with deep swimming roots, having been coached by Kristin Lochte, Ryan Lochte's sister, in her formative years. Micayla says Kristin broke barriers for her and was able to push her outside of her comfort zone in ways that would pay off in her swimming career later down the road.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

SwimSwam Podcast: Blake Pieroni Shares Stories from USA Travel Trips

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

We sat down with NCAA, Olympic, and World champion Blake Pieroni right before he flew to Budapest to make his ISL debut with the Toronto Titans. Blake opens up about travel situations and what a training trip (like the one happening now in Budapest with the ISL) actually looks like. Pieroni even shares some fun stories from the 2016 Olympic training camp, which was the first time he was on a team with friends like Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Held.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com