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The SwimSwam Podcast

SwimSwam
Swimming
USA Swimming
World Championships
Olympics
NCAA
NCAA Championships
Olympic Games
Gretchen Walsh
2025 World Championships
Katie Ledecky
Commit Swimming
NCAA Swimming
Enhanced Games
World Cup
Summer Mcintosh
200 Fly
Regan Smith
Team USA
Olympic Trials
SEC Championships

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 Breakdown, we discuss the Australian and Russian Trials, Cal Poly's new $45M Football Facility, and preview the Indy Pro Swim.

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 Malmsten AB. Mike was an NCAA champion in the 200 freestyle, going 1:36.02 in 1983, and later won... more

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 Podcast.

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 year so far and broke an 11-year-old Greek record in the 200 fly (1:56.13). We sat down with t... more

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Jack Kelly
Three-time NCAA All-American in breaststroke; represents Ireland; trained under Bob Bowman; Brown University alum
New York Athletic Club; University of Texas; Brown University
Episode: Jack Kelly Discusses Bob Bowman Training, Representing Ireland, & Ivy League Swimming
Anna Moesch
American swimmer, NCAA champion
Virginia / USA Swimming teammate
Episode: Anna Moesch Breaks Down 51.94 100 Free American Record, Training More Aerobic Than Ever
Chris Webb
Director of GAINswim
GAINswim
Episode: GAINswim’s Chris Webb & Vern Gambetta On What Good Dryland Actually Looks Like For Swimmers
Vern Gambetta
Founder of GAINswim, Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network
GAINswim
Episode: GAINswim’s Chris Webb & Vern Gambetta On What Good Dryland Actually Looks Like For Swimmers
Isabelle Stadden
World Championship Medalist, Pan American and Junior Pan Pacific Champion, US Open Champion
Professional swimmer, University of Virginia (formerly Cal)
Episode: From Near Retirement to Topping the World Rankings, Isabelle Stadden is BACK
Ryan Lochte
12-time Olympic medalist
Missouri State University (assistant coach)
Episode: Podcast: Ryan Lochte Talks Coaching, Gregg Troy, And His Next Chapter In Swimming
Dave Rollins
Head coach, Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Episode: Team USA Going for Gold at 2026 FISU America Games
Molly Hebzynski
Associate head coach, Oakland University and University of Michigan
Oakland University / University of Michigan
Episode: Team USA Going for Gold at 2026 FISU America Games
Rachel Stratton-Mills
Director of Swimming and Diving at Northwestern University; President of the CSCAA Board of Directors
Northwestern University; CSCAA
Episode: Rachel Stratton-Mills Talks Northwestern Development, CSCAA Changes to NCAA Championships

Hosts

Coleman Hodges
Host with deep involvement in SwimSwam programming, breakdown episodes, and coverage of major meets.
Mel Stewart
Co-host with a long-running engagement, providing athlete- and coach-centric commentary and guest introductions.
Taryn Froedema
Co-host and live recap contributor, offering insider perspective on current season events.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Hi

    I watch you on YouTube

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hahshzjssj
    Australia2 months ago
  • You should….

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swimmer101!
    United Statesa year ago
  • I just want to hear about some swimming!

    If you want to hear about swimming, go somewhere else. If you want to hear about fashion shows, horse racing, and marriage proposals, this is your show. about. I want to hear about the swimming.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jmart444
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pretty good

    I really enjoy the episodes on the ncaa and the swim scribe appearances

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    review boy.
    United States2 years ago
  • Talk about the swimming!

    I don’t care about 90% of what you’re talking about. I want to hear about the swimming.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jmart444
    United States2 years ago

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Hunter Armstrong On Racing Clean At Enhanced Games, Getting Paid, And What Comes Next
Q: What are your thoughts on the production and reception of Enhance Games, and do you anticipate improvements?
The production had rough edges and there were significant critiques, but there's a belief that Max and the team will iterate and improve, leveraging lessons learned to make it faster-paced and more engaging while maintaining integrity.
Hunter Armstrong On Racing Clean At Enhanced Games, Getting Paid, And What Comes Next
Q: Do you see yourself staying with Enhanced Games through 2028, while also pursuing Olympic goals?
Yes, I plan to stay non-enhanced while continuing with Enhanced Games and training, as the setup provides financial and logistical support that helps me train toward Paris and LA, with possible smaller events in between.
Jack Kelly Discusses Bob Bowman Training, Representing Ireland, & Ivy League Swimming
Q: Was Fort Lauderdale your first time racing Leon in a 200 and a meet?
Yes, he had raced Leon before at Westmont, and Leon pushed him to swim at a higher level, with the battles helping him grow.
Team USA Going for Gold at 2026 FISU America Games
Q: What appealed to you about this opportunity when it came around?
Both Dave and Molly highlight representing Team USA as the primary draw, the chance to experience a different culture in Lima, and the opportunity to impact athlete development and the meet's growth for the future, including the trial-run aspect for next year's bigger events.
Team USA Going for Gold at 2026 FISU America Games
Q: Molly, can you tell us the rest of the coaching staff and where they hail from?
The staff includes Ryan Bubb (associate head, Florida Atlantic University), John O. Ferguson (Wisconsin–Madison), Abby Carlson (Wisconsin, multi-event swimmer), Jean Fleck (Fresno, leads apparel), Gina Kemp (Illinois, apparel roles), Antonio Nunez (Dave's assistant at FGCU), with roles spanning staff leadership, equipment, sponsorships, and social media.

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A results-forward, athlete- and coach-focused show that features in-depth conversations with elite swimmers, coaches, and industry insiders. Episodes span training philosophy, race strategy, collegiate pipelines, coaching leadership, and the evolving economics of the sport, including prize money discussions and pro-group dynamics. A recurring strength is getting behind-the-scenes stories from world-class athletes and decision-makers, with frequent coverage of NCAA transfers, pro transitions, and major international meets. Notable for mixing technical insights with candid career perspectives, it often surfaces practical takeaways for aspiring swimmers, coaches, and teams while also debating the sport's governance and modernization. Viewers f... more

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