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The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast

Scottish Swimming
Commonwealth Games
Scottish Swimming
Open Water Swimming
Diving
Masters Swimming
Learn To Swim Month
Glasgow
Learn To Swim
Swimming
Water Polo
Duncan Scott
Outdoor Swimming
Learn To Swim Framework
EU Nations Tournament
World Aquatics Championships Singapore
European Under 23s
Island Games
Scottish Masters
Scottish Amateur Swimming Association
Safety In Outdoor Swimming

Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!

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Host Charlie, and Aquatics Partnership Manager Erin Cummins, are joined by Karen Baxter from 2025 Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year, Enjoy East Ren, during Learn to Swim Month.

The trio discuss the Provider of the Year award, the lea... more

Host Charlie chats to National Coach Ian Wright at the conclusion of the 2026 swimming season, including his thoughts on Glasgow 2026 and Scottish contribution to British success at the European Championships

Charlie sits down with Swimming Team Leader Ian Wright to look at Team Scotland's chances in the pool ahead of Glasgow 2026.

The pair look at relay opportunities, exciting debutants, and his overall aims for the group.

Charlie sits down with Double Olympian Lucy Hope to chat over the full circle moment of appearing at two Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 12 years apart.

They chat through Lucy's memories of 2014, some traditions passed on my Scottish swimmers, and he... more

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Karen Baxter
Swimming Development Manager, Enjoy East Ren
Enjoy East Ren
Episode: Learn to Swim Month and Provider of the Year: Episode 49
Lucy Hope
Olympic swimmer for Scotland, double Olympian and European medalist
Scottish Swimming / Team GB
Episode: Episode 46: From Glasgow to Glasgow - a second Scottish Commonwealth Games for Lucy Hope
Dan Wallace
Commonwealth champion swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion
Team Scotland / Scottish Swimming
Episode: Episode 45: Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace takes us back to Glasgow 2014
Adam Wilkie
Olympic hopeful swimmer, son of David Wilkie
Self/Personal project linked to SportsAid
Episode: Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie
Ali Campbell
Current male and open under 19s coach of Scotland; water polo official and event organizer
Scotland Water Polo / Scottish Swimming
Episode: Episode 43: 2026 Scottish Cup Finals Preview
Hannah Luke
Current head coach of the Kirkintilloch and Kilmour South under 19 squad (women); player and coach for Scotland U16 girls
Scotland Water Polo / Kirkintilloch & Kilmour South
Episode: Episode 43: 2026 Scottish Cup Finals Preview
Kirsten Geary
Head coach at Step Rock, Open Water Committee member, and team manager for open water events
Step Rock / Open Water Committee
Episode: Episode 42: Open Water Special
Jenn Davis
University of Aberdeen Performance Coach
University of Aberdeen
Episode: Episode 42: Open Water Special
Brodie Gordon-Gibson
University of Edinburgh swimmer, Scotland senior team member
University of Edinburgh / Scotland National Team
Episode: Episode 41: Aquatics GB Championships Preview

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2026 Swimming Season Review: Episode 48
Q: What are the next steps to sustain long-term success, and what resources are needed?
The focus is on maintaining a robust pathway, keeping pools open across Scotland, securing capital investment for new facilities, and continuing to develop athletes from clubs through to elite levels, with a long-term horizon including World Championships, junior programs, and future Games.
2026 Swimming Season Review: Episode 48
Q: What were the key factors in preparing the team for Glasgow and how did that contribute to performance?
The preparation involved extensive staff coordination (15 swimming staff plus 33 swimmers and a 48-strong delegation), early planning workshops to set principles and values, and ensuring athletes and staff bonded as a unit, which helped manage expectations and create a strong team culture.
Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie
Q: When and where is the final swim planned, and will there be racing beforehand?
The final swim is planned for the British Championships at the London Aquatic Centre in April next year, with regular races throughout the year to build race craft.
Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie
Q: Why take a year off from work for this challenge?
He describes leaving his marketing career to focus entirely on swimming, to maximize the chances of approaching the world record and to honor his father.
Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie
Q: What are you doing at the moment in terms of training and schedule?
Adam explains a gradual build-up, aiming for eight to ten sessions a week, with a mix of pool sessions, dry land, nutrition, and support from Aquatics GB and Lisa Bates.

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A Scottish aquatics-focused series that blends athlete experiences, coaching insights, event previews, and policy discussions across swimming, water polo, diving, masters, and open water. Episodes frequently feature national coaches, elite swimmers, and club leaders, with recurring conversations about team preparation for major events, development pathways for youth and open water programs, and infrastructure or policy issues affecting access to pools and participation. Notable angles include home-advantage discussions around Glasgow 2026, lineage and mentorship within Scottish swimming, personal journeys of athletes chasing records or balancing career with sport, and practical coaching guidance from club and university programs. The show t... more

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