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The SwimSwam Podcast
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
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Indian River Freshman Tessa Sims Recaps Board of Trustees Meeting, Path Forward for S&D Teams
In the fight to keep the Indian River State College Swimming and Diving Teams afloat, a battle was won on Tuesday. At the Board of Trustees' meeting, with…
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Event-By-Event SCM US World Trials Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are going through every event for the upcoming first-ever edition of the SCM US World Trials.
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Xu's World Record, Richards to UF, CSL Match #6, SCM US Trials Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Xu Jiayu's 50 Back World Record, Matt Richards going to Florida, CSL, ISL, and SCM US Trials.
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Indian River State College's Kalaa Hall Speaks on Program Being in Danger of Elimination
News broke earlier this week that the famed Indian River State College Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams may be getting cut by the school after this…
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World Record Holder Johannes Liebmann Discusses Historic Season, Distance Training in Magdeburg
Johannes Liebmann was a distance swimming revelation this summer. After breaking the European record in the 800 free in April, Liebmann came to the European…
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Reviewing the UVA Pro Am, World Cup #3, and CSL Match #5 | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the SCM Pro Meet at Virginia, the last stop of the World Cup, and the 5th match of the CSL.
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From NCAA Champion to Competitor Swim VP: Kristen Linehan’s Journey Through the Sport
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with Kristen Linehan Omli, VP of Competitor Swim, one of the most recognizable equipment brands on…
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DeSorbo Breaks Down UVA’s Loaded Pro Meet Oct 15-16 Featuring Douglass, Marchand & Many More
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast with have Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo and Virginia Associate Head Coach Tyler Fenwick. Virginia is hosting…
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CSL, World Cup, & WORLD RECORD Flurry | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the first two stops of the World Cup, Matches 3&4 of the CSL, and generally the insane amount of fast…
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Katharine Berkoff on American Records, Sara Curtis’ 26.56 & The Road to LA 2028
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have 3-time Pan Pacific Championships gold medalist, Katharine Berkoff. Berkoff is coming off a huge summer…
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Night Swim Joins Breakdown to Discuss CSL Premiere | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
The SwimSwam Breakdown is joined today by Elvis Burroughs and Dax Hill, AKA Night Swim, to discuss the first two matches of the College Swimming League.
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Asian Games So Far, UVA SCM Pro Am, & Casas Coaching | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the Asian Games so far, UVA's SCM Pro Am Meet in October, and Shaine Casas coaching high school.
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Angharad Evans on Leaving NCAA, Prevailing Through Pressure, and Ascending to The Top of the World
Angharad Evans has had a heck of a summer, raking in 7 medals across the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. This included double individual gold…
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2026 Asian Games Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today, we are previewing the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, which start on Sunday, September 2026.
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Inside Virginia: Todd DeSorbo On Training Douglass, Walsh And Swimming’s Fastest Women
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo. DeSorbo sits at the center of the most powerful women’s training group…
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Casas Leaves Texas, Kornev Turns Down NCAA, & ASCA World Clinic | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Worlds medalist Shaine Casas leaving Texas, what Russian sprint star Egor Kornev could have done in the…
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Kate Douglass On Chasing Sub-23 50 Free And Her Road To LA 2028
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Olympic Champion, World Champion, and 6-time 2026 Pan Pacific Championship medalist Kate Douglass…
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Nikita Sheremet Explains Monster Sprint Progression to 21.1, What Has Worked So Well at Louisville
19-Year-Old Nikita Sheremet had just about as good a sprint season as one can have. After becoming an NCAA All-American for Louisville in the 50 free as a…
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Matsushita's Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Tomoyuki Matsushita's medley magnificence, the recently announced 2026-27 USA National Team, and the SCM…
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Regan Smith on Training Under Bowman, Chasing the Perfect Taper, and the Road Ahead
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with 8-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith after a 2026 season that has been fast, revealing and, at…
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Lani Pallister Returns to SwimSwam Podcast After Historic Ledecky Defeat, 10-Medal Summer Haul
Lani Pallister had perhaps one of the most successful summers in history in terms of medals won. She went to the Commonwealth Games and was dominant, winning…
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Jake Gibbons: College Recruiting Is Changing. Here’s What Swim Families Need to Know
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Head Varsity Coach at The Bolles School Jake Gibbons. This is Jake’s second time on the podcast. We skip…
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How Van Mathias Reinvented Himself Into an American Record Holder
This is a GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast. Joining us today is Van Mathias, one of the most fascinating comeback stories in American swimming. Mathias'…
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Gretchen Walsh Opens Up On Losing A World Record, Chasing More, And The Road Ahead
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we have Gretchen Walsh, fresh off her haul of seven medals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships: five golds and…
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Marchand's Freestyle Potential, US Pro's Relocating, & ISL's Return | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how likely it is to see Leon Marchand competing in freestyle at LA28, US Pro's finding new training…
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2024 Olympian Josh Matheny Announces Departure from Indiana
2024 Olympian and recent Pan Pacs silver medalist in the 200 Breast Josh Matheny has announced he's leaving Indiana University in search of a new training…
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Hubi Kos Clears Air About Milak Comments After Relay Gold, Reflects on Near WR in 200 Back
Hungary's Hubi Kos had a triple-crown performance in Paris at the European Championships. Winning the 200 Back and 200 IM individually, Kos also swam on…
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Jack Alexy on Popovici, Milak, Pan Zhanle and the Road to LA2028
Jack Alexy joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast to break down his Pan Pacific Championships performance and where those swims place him in a very…
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Carson Foster Speaks Openly on 3-Medal Performance at Pan Pacs, 4x200 Free Relay, Bob Bowman Taper
2x Olympic medalist Carson Foster returned to the SwimSwam Podcast to debrief the recent Pan Pacific Championships and the 2025-26 season. At Pan Pacs, Foster…
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Sam Short Reflects on Dominant Season & Historic Swims, Looks Toward Distance World Records
Sam Short had a historic summer that saw him break numerous barriers and top the podium nearly every time he got in the pool. At the Commonwealth Games in…
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2026 Euros & Pan Pacific REVIEW | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Join as we go IN DEPTH and discuss everything European and Pan Pacific Championships.
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2026 Pan Pacific Championships Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Join as we go through the psych sheets event-by-event and preview the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships that start this Wednesday, August 12, in Irvine, California
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2026 US Nationals & Comm Games Recap | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Join us as we compare the 2026 US National Championships and Commonwealth Games in detail.
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2026 US Nationals Preview Podcast | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Join us as we discuss the stars to watch in the upcoming US National Championships, including Anna Moesch, Ilya Kharun, Isabelle Stadden, and Caeleb Dressel.
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Chris Plumb Previews The GAINswim Clinic And What Swim Teams Get Wrong About Dryland
In this GMM takeover the SwimSwam podcast we have Chris Plumb, Head Coach and CEO of Carmel Swim Club and Chris Webb, Director GAINswim. Our podcast topics are…
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2026 Commonwealth Games Preview Podcast
Join us as we discuss the stars to watch in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting this Friday, July 24.
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Should Betting Come To Swimming? Gary Hall Jr. Faces The Pushback
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with 10-time Olympic medalist Gary Hall Jr. to discuss his new venture, Anchor Line Sports, a sports…
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Inside College Recruiting With Ohio State University's Head Coach Bill Dorenkott
Ohio State Director of Swimming & Diving Bill Dorenkott joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast for a recruiting conversation built for swimmers, swim…
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ATX Sectionals, O'Callaghan Injury, and Jack Retirement | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how Bob Bowman's Texas pros swam at the Austin Sectionals, Mollie O'Callaghan announcing a stress…
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Summer’s Ceiling, McKeown OUT, & Euro Jrs Recap | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how many world records Summer McIntosh can break at Pan Pacs, Kaylee McKeown pulling out of major meets…
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Inside Tennessee Swimming’s Recruiting Formula: Talent, Character, Curiosity
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we are going deep on one of the biggest questions in the sport: college recruiting. What do college coaches…
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How Summer McIntosh Broke a 17-Year-Old WORLD RECORD in the 200 Fly
SwimSwam breaks down Summer McIntosh's revolutionary 2:01.65 200 Fly World Record from Montreal last night.
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Hannah Saiz Explains Life as a DI Head Coach, Why Excellence Isn't Normal
SwimSwam sat down with Hannah Saiz, the first-year head coach for Youngstown State University. Saiz was an NCAA DIII National Champion, Olympic Trials…
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Records in Rome, Leon's Ceiling, & IOC Giving $10K per Olympian | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the insanity that occurred at the Sette Colli Trophy, Leon Marchand's swims at French Trials so far, and the IOC…
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Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B's are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.
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Aussie Trials, Egor Kornev, And Indy Pro Swim Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the Australian and Russian Trials, Cal Poly's new $45M Football Facility, and preview the Indy Pro Swim.
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Olympic Medalist Mike Orn On Malmsten, LA28, And Why Lane Lines Are Faster Than You Think
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with Mike Orn, Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, and CEO of Malmsten Inc., the U.S. division of…
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AUS & Russian Trials, Longhorn Invite, And Podcast Roundup | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the ongoing Australian and Russian Trials Meets, the Longhorn Invite, and last week's many episodes of the SwimSwam…
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PODCAST: World #1 Backstroker Apostolos Siskos on Training Alone, Choosing Not to Swim in NCAA
Greece's Apostolos Siskos is on a roll right now. At the 2026 Acropolis Open in May, Siskos dropped the #1 time in the world (1:54.12) in the 200 back this…
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Jack Kelly Discusses Bob Bowman Training, Representing Ireland, & Ivy League Swimming
Jack Kelly has been making waves in the pool since graduating from Brown University last year. The 3x NCAA finalist in the breaststroke events decided he would…
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Hunter Armstrong On Racing Clean At Enhanced Games, Getting Paid, And What Comes Next
Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong left the inaugural Enhanced Games with $375,000 in prize money after two podium finishes, but the bigger story may be…
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Anna Moesch Breaks Down 51.94 100 Free American Record, Training More Aerobic Than Ever
NCAA Champion Anna Moesch turned heads last weekend when, at the AP Swim International, she clocked a 51.94 100 Freestyle. This was not only a new American…
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Mare Nostrum, Enhanced vs IOC, & Dressel Training at UVA | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Marrit Steenbergen and other star athletes from Canet and Barcelona, the IOC president saying she doesn't believe…
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GAINswim’s Chris Webb & Vern Gambetta On What Good Dryland Actually Looks Like For Swimmers
In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast we have Vern Gambetta, founder of GAIN (the Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network) and Chris Webb, Director of…
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Enhanced Games, Sacramento, Monaco, and AP Race Int'l | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss last night's Enhanced Games, the Pro Swim stop at Sacramento, and international meets in London and Monaco.
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From Near Retirement to Topping the World Rankings, Isabelle Stadden is BACK
Isabelle Stadden had been a child protege in the pool, representing the USA on the international stage multiple times over, accruing numerous accolades well…
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Sacramento Pro Swim Preview, Milak Racing, & Enhanced Paying Out | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we preview the Sacramento Pro Swim, Kristof Milak racing at Mare Nostrum, and the inaugural Enhanced Games on Sunday.
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Podcast: Ryan Lochte Talks Coaching, Gregg Troy, And His Next Chapter In Swimming
12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan Lochte is making his coaching debut as an assistant coach at Missouri State, joining Dave Collins’ staff for the 2026–27…
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Team USA Going for Gold at 2026 FISU America Games
The fourth installment of the FISU America Games is set for this summer, July 24-26, in Lima, Peru, and Team USA has assembled a highly competitive team to…
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Rachel Stratton-Mills Talks Northwestern Development, CSCAA Changes to NCAA Championships
SwimSwam sat down with Rachel Stratton-Mills, the Director of Swimming & Diving at Northwestern and the new President of the CSCAA Board of Directors…