Swim Chats
Shona RiddellEvery swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to marathon swimmers, dippers, coaches, ocean experts, and more. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode, leave a star rating, and share with friends. Enj... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Will McMorran is a Kiwi triathlete who is planning a one-day, 32km swim around the Wellington coastline this summer. The swim is called the Full Roddy, named by Will in honour of his grandfather Roderick who was an open water swimmer. Will has been t... more
Sarah Thomas is the only person in the world to have swum four ways non-stop across the English Channel. Her quadruple crossing in 2019, at the age of 37, was over 200km and took 54 hours. Even more incredibly, Sarah had undergone extensive treatment... more
Benoit (Ben) Lavigne is a Wellington swim coach. Through his company, Outpace Swimming, he offers private coaching, swim squads, video analysis, clinics, open water training, and swim camps. Ben is also the Head Coach at Tawa Swim Club and was select... more
What: Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest
Where: Lake Pupuke / Pupukemoana, Auckland
When: February 13–14, 2027
Scott Rice is back on Swim Chats this month to talk about a brand-new swim event coming next summer: the Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest! It will b... more
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Apple Podcasts | #13 |  United States/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Canada/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  Germany/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Australia/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  France/Sports/Swimming |
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What is Swim Chats about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell hosts conversational interviews about swimming, open water and people's relationships with the sea. Marathon and cold-water swimmers share the personal stories, preparation and hard-won lessons behind their swims, while coaches discuss technique, training and confidence in the water. Other conversations widen the lens to include swim events, community pools, marine conservation, swimming places and sea-inspired poetry.
The mix of practical expertise and personal storytelling gives the conversations appeal beyond competitive swimmers. Guests include experienced athletes, coaches, researchers, authors and community organizers, often with close ties to New Zealand's swimming and marine communities. Expect a st... more
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Which podcasts are similar to Swim Chats?
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1. The Effortless Swimming Podcast
2. Stories from the Water
3. The Dom Harvey Podcast
4. The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming
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Swim Chats launched 2 years ago and published 58 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Swim Chats include:
1. Will McMorran
2. Sarah Thomas
3. Benoit Lavigne
4. Steve Hind
5. John Hancock
6. Gráinne Moss
7. Tracey Baumann
8. Timon Wilkinson
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