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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
Eating Disorders
Elite Sports
English Channel Swimming
North Channel
Winter Relay

“Chartable” #1 UK Swimming Podcast 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... more

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This second bonus episode is with the legendary Ger Kennedy. Ger was the overall captain and organiser of this mad and beautiful idea to put two five person relay teams together to swim the English Channel on a very cold winter day in January 2024. W... more

In January of 2024 two teams of five swimmers set off to become the first winter relays to swim the English Channel. With the air temperature at 2 degrees and the water around 7 degrees, the men's team were successful in 14 hours and 45 minutes. Each... more

The final episode of Season Four is with a young man who has written himself firmly into the record books. Brian Foster, the 16 year old who in 2024 became the first man (second person) to swim the North Channel Double and also becoming then youngest... more

Today’s guest is with a former GBR elite athlete, who was originally a 400 IM swimmer, turned 10km OW swimmer. She talks very openly and candidly about her struggles with competing at the highest level of the sport, recovering form injury and also an... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Johnson
A dedicated open water swimmer who participated in the first winter relay swim of the English Channel
Episode: 4.13 (Bonus P1) Lee Johnson
Brian Foster
Remarkable young swimmer known for his record-setting achievements in marathon swimming, including a double crossing of the North Channel.
Episode: 4.12 Brian Foster
Amber Keegan
Former Team GB Elite Athlete and open water swimmer
Team GB
Episode: 4.11 Amber Keegan
Paul de Waard
A dedicated open water swimmer from the Netherlands now living in Ireland, known for his heroic recovery from a traumatic incident and for swimming in extremely cold waters.
Episode: 4.10 Paul de Waard
Halani Moss-Vete
Channel swimmer who completed the Molokai Channel and the English Channel.
Episode: 4.9 Halani Moss-Vete
Emma France
An accomplished swimmer and coach at Dover Channel Training
DCT Training (Dover Channel Training)
Episode: 4.7 Emma France
Phillip Rush
A legend in open water swimming and marathon swimming coach
Episode: 4.6 Phillip Rush
Amy Ennion
Marathon swimmer and record holder for the 77-kilometer Lake Geneva swim
Episode: 4.5 Amy Ennion
Neil Gilson
World record swimmer known for breaking the record for swimming 72km across Lake Geneva
Episode: 4.4 Neil Gilson

Host

Will Ellis
Host and passionate open water swimmer, who explores the stories and experiences of various guests related to swimming.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Great !

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen wales swim
    United Kingdom8 months 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 Kingdom9 months 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 Kingdom9 months 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast

    I am following the podcasts and learned so much from the rich experiences of these swimmers. Love heading out on this new venture in life and am grateful to the host for his dedication and work to set it up and to keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustAddWater123
    Irelanda year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the podcast inspiring and motivational, particularly in relation to overcoming personal challenges and mental health issues.
The approach taken by the host is noted for being warm and relatable, making complex topics accessible for all.
There are positive remarks about the sense of community fostered through shared experiences in swimming.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and the variety of guests sharing their unique swimming stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#15
United States/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#38
Canada/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#8
Australia/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#27
France/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#29
Germany/Sports/Swimming

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

4.13 (Bonus P1) Lee Johnson
Q: What does open water swimming mean to you now?
It's about finding my limits and enjoying the process of swimming.
4.14 (Bonus P2) Ger Kennedy
Q: How was the experience for you?
Kennedy discusses the challenges faced during the English Channel swim and teamwork dynamics.
4.14 (Bonus P2) Ger Kennedy
Q: Can you dig into that for me a bit?
Kennedy recalls the progress from using cold water as therapy to competing in extreme swims.
4.14 (Bonus P2) Ger Kennedy
Q: So Ger, why do you swim?
Kennedy explains it provides mental health relief and physical rehabilitation, coming from a history of injuries.
4.12 Brian Foster
Q: How important has the community been to your journey?
Brian states that the community is everything, stating that swimming is not a solo sport and that having others training alongside him contributes greatly to the enjoyment and motivation.

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Focusing on the world of open water swimming, this show features captivating conversations with a diverse range of guests, including elite athletes, everyday swimmers, and coaches. Each episode explores their individual swim journeys, emphasizing the profound emotional connections they hold with water and the unique challenges involved in open water swimming, such as cold temperatures and competition. The blend of personal stories and discussions around mental health, camaraderie, and environmental consciousness makes this show appealing to both seasoned swimmers and newcomers, fostering a sense of community among listeners who share a love for swimming. This podcast is distinctive not only in its deep exploration of swim stories but also i... more

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Recent guests on An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast include:

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3. Amber Keegan
4. Paul de Waard
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7. Phillip Rush
8. Amy Ennion

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