SwimSwam Podcast: Norris, Cotter, Weaver, & Ponsler on NC State Commitment
I sat down with NC State’s current class of 2026, including Lance Norris, Michael Cotter, Ryan Weaver, and newly announced Kyle Ponsler.
SwimSwam Podcast: Vanessa Pearl on Ups/Downs of Being a Lifelong Breaststroker
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
SwimSwam Podcast: Jake Magahey Explains Rangy Freestyle Skills & Sets
Magahey was one of the rangiest freestylers we had ever ranked as a high schooler, and he explains what he likes about shorter and longer events
SwimSwam Podcast: Amy Bilquist on Perks of Training Like a Pro
Amy walked us through her famed career both at Carmel high school in Indiana and at Cal, where she took was part of some seriously speedy teams
SwimSwam Podcast: Cam van der Burgh on Secrets to Being a Power Based Swimmer
VDB shared how he figured out how to do things differently for himself that led to success considering he was a power-based swimmer.
SwimSwam Podcast: How TAC Titans Develops Their Top-Level Talent
Marchionda talked with us about developing athletes at TAC Titans, where he works with athletes such as national teamers Claire Curzan and Charlotte Hook.
SwimSwam Podcast: Iowa Swim/Dive on Being Cut
The duo described Iowa’s program history and what the program has done for them as individuals as well as the communities they’re involved in
SwimSwam Podcast: Zach Yeadon Explains Transfer to Cal
Yeadon explains that without COVID, he would have stayed at Notre Dame. However, increasing uncertainty around pool time is a reality now
SwimSwam Podcast: Addressing Stereotypes, Opportunities in Minority Communities
Diversity in Aquatics increases the knowledge and awareness of water safety and drowning prevention in historically underrepresented communities
SwimSwam Podcast: BJ Bedford Shares Thoughts on the Weight of Gold
We often see role models as perfect people and forget that they have flaws, physical and emotional baggage, and families that aren’t perfect, just like us
SwimSwam Podcast: Shane Tusup Opens Up About Coaching Mistakes & Successes
Shane had a candid conversation with us and We kept the focus on him. Tusup apologized for a lot of the behavior he wasn’t proud of in his past
SwimSwam Podcast: Mark Gangloff on UNC Athletic Pause, 2000’s Auburn Culture
Gangloff started by talking about his days at Auburn, under David Marsh and Dave Durden, and how that influenced his coaching style moving forward
SwimSwam Podcast: Erik Posegay on Coaching Phelps, Dwyer, Agnel Under One Roof
Posegay was Bob Bowman’s assistant coach at North Baltimore, which included working with the likes of Michael Phelps, Yannick Agnel, Conor Dwyer, and more
SwimSwam Podcast: Jay Friend Talks Developing National Talent in Montana
Friend walked us through his swimming background, from swimming at an NAIA school and having a great experience to falling into coaching
SwimSwam Podcast: Trevor Freeland Explains How PDR Rose to National Prominence
Freeland was a member of the famed PDR Swim Team of Philadelphia coached by Jim Ellis in the 1980s that was immortalized in the Lionsgate film Pride.