SwimSwam Podcast: Karl Krug Explains Running a Swim Meet During COVID
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
SwimSwam Podcast: Josh Matheny Breaks Down Ideal Breaststroke Race Strategies
Matheny gave his background in swimming, how he’s developed his breaststroke over the years, and some of his best races and how he executed them.
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
Swim CEO Series: David Arluck of Fitter & Faster Talks Swim Biz During COVID
David Aruck gave us the ins and outs of how he’s been running his swim business, Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, during the COVID-19 pandemic
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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