
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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSwimming | |||

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
As part of our Glasgow 2026 video series of the Aqua Pod, we catch up with Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace.
He shares with us his memories of Glasgow 2014, including: his routines during the competition, the full day of his 400m IM Gold, and the ... more
Host Charlie chats with Adam Wilkie as he sets off on a year of adventure to see if he can match his fathers 50 year old mark in the 200m Breaststroke - then a World Record.
The pair discuss Adam's motivations, his training so far, and his hopes to ... more
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The show centers on Scotland's aquatics scene, spanning swimming, diving, open water, water polo, and masters, with a strong focus on coaching, performance pathways, and the broader public health and community impact of swimming. Episodes frequently feature coaches, elite athletes, program directors, and occasionally policymakers, discussing training cycles, development pipelines, competition calendars, facility access, and initiatives like Learn to Swim and community safety. Notable strengths include in-depth coaching conversations, behind-the-scenes looks at club and national programs, and timely coverage of infrastructure, safety, and accessibility topics that affect swimmers of all ages. The format often blends personal journey storytel... more
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Recent guests on The Aqua Pod include:
1. Ian Wright
2. Lucy Hope
3. Dan Wallace
4. Adam Wilkie
5. Ali Campbell
6. Hannah Luke
7. Kirsten Geary
8. Jenn Davis
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