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An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast

William Ellis
Open Water Swimming
English Channel
Cold Water Swimming
Marathon Swimming
Mental Health
Sarah Thomas
Lake Geneva Swim
Swimming
Coaching
Ocean Conservation
Pandas
Lake Geneva
Ocean Lube
Molokai Channel
Trauma Recovery
English Channel Swimming
Elite Sports
Eating Disorders
North Channel
Winter Relay

Outdoor swimming is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, the benefits of which are well documented across many platforms and media. Each episode of this podcast I (Will Ellis) will be asking the same set of questions to my guests in order to hear their swim story, find out what the water means to them, and in doing so find the common ground between us all: the love of the water itse... more

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Thank you to all my guests for Season 5... what a magical season it was.

If you are planning an Open Water swim: whether it is the English Channel or perhaps your first 5km lake swim, please get in touch as would love to work with you. Please visit ... more

(Available to subscribers only, episode free to play 4th April)

My final guest for the season is an astonishing endurance athlete and swimmer. He has rowed across the Indian Ocean; and then decided quite casually to swim the Ocean 7, completing all ... more

(Episode available to subscribers only. Free to play at end of Season 5.)

I chatted to this extraordinary swimmer back in 2024, after she had swam the 70km of Lake Geneva: breaking the British Record at the time. We also crewed together for Andrew C... more

(Available to subscribers only, episode free to play 21st March)

Today’s guest is a phenomenal swimmer, who relishes the cold: she has completed the British Triple Crown, the English Channel, Bristol Channel and the gnarly North Channel: which she s... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Bellamy
Endurance swimmer known for Ocean 7 and other long-distance swims
Endurance swimmer
Episode: 5.14 Cameron Bellamy
Dr Jo Stokoe
Phenomenal open-water swimmer focusing on cold-water endurance
Independent/Medical professional
Episode: 5.12 Jo Stokoe
Ros Hardiman
Para-swimmer and endurance open-water swimmer
British Paralympic swimming (athlete)
Episode: 5.13 Ros Hardiman
Shannon Keegan
Fellow podcaster and marathon swimmer
Episode: 5.B8 Shannon Keegan
Francesco Cavaliere
Italian marathon swimmer who swims self-supported, promotes Swim & Explore
Episode: 5.11 Francesco Cavaliere
Brenton Ford
Open-water swimming coach and founder of Effortless Swimming
Effortless Swimming
Episode: 5.10 Brenton Ford
Colin Hill
International marathon swimmer and ice swimmer; coach at Ullswater/Endless Pool
FINA (elite events) / Independent athlete
Episode: 5. B7 Colin Hill
Dani Wallwork
World record holder for multiple Windermere swims, experienced open water athlete
Episode: 5.8 Dani Wallwork
Mark Sheridan
Experienced open-water swimmer known for multiple canal and lake swims, organizer of the Steve Wand Memorial Swims
Independent swimmer
Episode: 5. B5 Mark Sheridan

Host

Will Ellis
Host of the outdoor swimming-focused show, encouraging guests to share their swim stories and experiences in relation to the love of water.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Excellent

    Such a great podcast. Can’t wait for season 5.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandy Penfold
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great !

    Really enjoying the pod casts. Learning something from each episode !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen wales swim
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this 🌊

    This is such a great podcast, I love it! The episode with Osteopath Mark Andrews was recommended to me as I have a shoulder injury that I am battling, and this was fascinating! I absolutely loved hearing what Mark had to say about working through injury and this has helped my mindset so much. Will is such a great host and I have started right back at season 1, episode 1 and can’t wait to devour the whole series. If you love being in the sea, in a wetsuit on a surf board or in skins, this is for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CosPole
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Simply brilliant

    A great fun way to get to know more about all these iconic swimmers from around the globe! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal MG
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent and interesting series of conversations

    This is a fantastic podcast for anybody with an interest in swimming. Ostensibly for open water swimmers those who pool swim will get something from it too.

    The host gently takes his guests through their swimming lives and gives them time to talk and articulate their swimming journey (sometimes life journey).

    The guests are as varied as the swims they have completed and each one brings something new to the podcast.

    Having binged the episodes over a few days I cannot recommend this podc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gogglekid
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its relatable discussions, making open water swimming accessible to all levels of swimmers.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and inspiring content, highlighting the diverse experiences shared by guests.

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5. B3 Paul Newsome
Q: But Paul, how are you? What's changed since you last joined us?
Paul talks about the evolution of Swim Smooth, the growth of the Guru app, and how heat acclimation and long-distance training have become central to his coaching while maintaining a strong focus on family and community.
5. B2 Brian Foster
Q: What would be your dream next big swim if logistics and conditions align?
One of my dream swims is IRC, Wales to Ireland, around 90 kilometers, which would be incredibly demanding but within the realm of possibility with proper planning and support.
5. B2 Brian Foster
Q: Are you aiming for any big future challenges like the Ocean 7, or something else that excites you?
I'm open to new ideas and would consider iconic challenges, but I won't chase the Ocean 7 as a guaranteed goal; any big swim would require total commitment and alignment with my training.
5. B2 Brian Foster
Q: What changed in your training or mindset over the last couple of years?
I've adopted a more flexible training approach, explored different methods from other athletes, and emphasized listening to my body while maintaining consistent community support.
5. B2 Brian Foster
Q: Just for context, can you tell us how far that is, how long it took you?
It was a 60-kilometer journey completed in 15 hours and 48 minutes, a time that exceeded initial expectations and reflected a combination of favorable tides and strong endurance.

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