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The SwimSwam Podcast

SwimSwam
Swimming
World Championships
USA Swimming
2025 World Championships
NCAA Championships
Katie Ledecky
Olympics
NCAA
Olympic Games
Enhanced Games
Summer Mcintosh
Gretchen Walsh
Team USA
World Cup
200 Fly
Singapore
Men's NCAA Championships
100 Breaststroke
NCAA Swimming
Commit Swimming

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.

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Today on the SwimSwam Podcast, we are discussing NC State's huge upset victory in the inaugural College Swimming League Final.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are reviewing the CSL Final in Indianapolis and discussing Egor Kornev's potential at Worlds and Luka Mijatovic's potential in the NCAA.

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we have Nate Tracy, Speedo's VP of Innovation Design and Future Concepts, and Luke Mears, Lead Product Manager at Pentland Brands, to break down Speedo's latest innovation: Speedo iQ. Since the early 2000... more

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are reviewing the inaugural US SCM World Trials and previewing the upcoming CSL Final in Indianapolis.

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Recent Guests

Luke Mears
Lead Product Manager at Pentland Brands
Pentland Brands
Episode: Speedo iQ: The Next Evolution in Swim Technology? Nate Tracy and Luke Mears Break It Down
Nate Tracy
Speedo VP of Innovation Design and Future Concepts
Speedo
Episode: Speedo iQ: The Next Evolution in Swim Technology? Nate Tracy and Luke Mears Break It Down
Tessa Sims
Freshman diver on the Indian River State College Swimming and Diving team.
Indian River State College
Episode: Indian River Freshman Tessa Sims Recaps Board of Trustees Meeting, Path Forward for S&D Teams
Kalaa Hall
Indian River State College swimmer from Australia
Indian River State College
Episode: Indian River State College's Kalaa Hall Speaks on Program Being in Danger of Elimination
Johannes Liebmann
German distance swimmer and 1500-meter freestyle world record holder
Episode: World Record Holder Johannes Liebmann Discusses Historic Season, Distance Training in Magdeburg
Kristen Linehan Omli
Former elite swimmer and VP of Competitor Swim
Competitor Swim
Episode: From NCAA Champion to Competitor Swim VP: Kristen Linehan’s Journey Through the Sport
Tyler Fenwick
Associate Head Coach, University of Virginia
University of Virginia (UVA)
Episode: DeSorbo Breaks Down UVA’s Loaded Pro Meet Oct 15-16 Featuring Douglass, Marchand & Many More
Todd DeSorbo
Head Coach, University of Virginia
University of Virginia (UVA)
Episode: DeSorbo Breaks Down UVA’s Loaded Pro Meet Oct 15-16 Featuring Douglass, Marchand & Many More
Katharine Berkoff
Olympic backstroke specialist
American swimmer
Episode: Katharine Berkoff on American Records, Sara Curtis’ 26.56 & The Road to LA 2028

Hosts

Coleman Hodges
Host of multiple SwimSwam programs; regular breakdowns and interview-focused episodes
Mel Stewart
Co-host with a background as an Olympic swimmer; provides expert commentary and interview drive
Taryn Froedema
Co-host providing expert preview analysis; known for breakdowns and coverage across events

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
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    Do you guys think that Kate Douglas or Gretchen Walsh could go sub-20 50 fr this scy season?

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    Swimstowin
    United States3 months ago
  • Stopped working

    Was good until they stop encoding correctly for apple. Now unplayable..

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    Uno Player CA
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Amazing podcast

    Can you guys do a interview with Katie Ledecky

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    #yotaswimgirl
    United States4 months ago
  • Hi

    I watch you on YouTube

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    Hahshzjssj
    Australia7 months ago
  • You should….

    Can you please do and interview with Katie ledecky pleaseeeeeee. Otherwise great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swimmer101!
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate actionable coaching and recruiting insights for prospective swimmers and parents.
Some criticisms mention sound quality and softer questions in interviews.
Listeners praise the deep dives into training and competition, with strong guest diversity.

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Speedo iQ: The Next Evolution in Swim Technology? Nate Tracy and Luke Mears Break It Down
Q: How much was AI in the development of Speedo IQ?
The team used machine learning and carefully collected, verified swim data to train its algorithms. It also used AI tools to speed up design iteration and explore swimming technique.
Speedo iQ: The Next Evolution in Swim Technology? Nate Tracy and Luke Mears Break It Down
Q: How did you make Speedo iQ legal for competition?
The team consulted World Aquatics early and throughout development. The key condition was that the goggles could not give swimmers visual or haptic feedback during a race.
Indian River Freshman Tessa Sims Recaps Board of Trustees Meeting, Path Forward for S&D Teams
Q: For you personally and for the team, now what does the timeline look like in the next three weeks in terms of continuing to rally support?
Sims says supporters are preparing for the November 17 meeting by reaching out to alumni, local media, Olympians and economic experts, promoting a petition and GoFundMe, and gathering information about the economic impact of hosting national championships in Fort Pierce.
Indian River Freshman Tessa Sims Recaps Board of Trustees Meeting, Path Forward for S&D Teams
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what kind of questions were asked, or what you learned in terms of why these teams were put on the chopping block?
Sims says finances appear to be the main reason for the proposed cuts. She questions the cost figures presented to the board, citing federal data that places the teams' combined costs substantially lower, and says more documents are expected to explain the discrepancy.
World Record Holder Johannes Liebmann Discusses Historic Season, Distance Training in Magdeburg
Q: What does a week of training look like when you're trying to build that aerobic base and kind of getting back into things?
Liebmann says his sessions are currently shorter than before Paris, roughly 6.5 to 7 kilometers rather than about 7.5. The sessions remain hard, and he is gradually rebuilding capacity while working to maintain technique as fatigue sets in.

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- A data-driven, expert-led swim podcast that blends race analysis, meet previews, and coaching philosophy with behind-the-scenes insights into program development, recruiting, and sport governance. Two hosts provide rapid-fire commentary, breakdowns of major meets, and strategic takeaways, often tying athlete stories to broader trends in NCAA, club, and international swimming. Guests range from elite swimmers and coaches to program directors, offering practical insights for athletes, coaches, and marketers exploring sponsorship opportunities in swimming.

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7. Tyler Fenwick
8. Todd DeSorbo

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