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The Blue Room

sabra.lane
Outdoor Swimming
Open Water Swimming
Tasmania
Swimming
Ocean Swimming
Oceans Seven Challenge
Swimming Skills
Australia
Capri To Napoli Swim
Drowning Statistics
Rob Woodhouse
Hobart
Community
Mental Health
Weedy Seadragons
English Channel
Climate Change
Swimming Australia
Cold Water Swimming
Community Support

A podcast celebrating the joys of outdoor swimming and the incredible sense of community it creates. Join us as we explore the beauty and thrill of swimming and dipping, in ocean, rivers, and natural waters — often with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Each episode features inspiring interviews with diverse personalities and groups who share their passion for aquatic adventures, connection with nat... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes41Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

A dinner-table discussion with the inspiring Early Morning Swimmers of Horseshoe Bay, at Pt Elliot in South Australia.

The group started swimming more than 30 years ago.

Features:

Kim Griffin, Janis Haynes, Karl-Heinz Töpfer or KH, Liz"Biddy" Robi... more

The Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers have been swimming at Pt Elliot in South Australia, for more than 30 years. The group swims every day, all year around. In recent years, the tribe has grown with younger members from around the region. One mem... more

Meet the inspiring group of women who swim in the Yarra/Birrarung River. It’s a group held together through friendship, pursuing good health and a love of nature. This dipping pod started during Melbourne’s lockdowns. The Blue Room's Sabra Lane joins... more

The Glenorchy Memorial Pool closed three years ago, when the council ruled it was too dangerous. But the community fought back, launching a campaign to save it.

The pool reopens on October 3, 2026 - after a $6.5m refurbishment.

The Blue Room joine... more

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Recent Guests

Reenie Lee
Member of the Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Episode: The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Amy Mitchell
Member of the Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Episode: The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Heather Randall
Member of the Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Episode: The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Kristy Plug
Member of the Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers known as a dolphin whisperer
Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers
Episode: The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Luca Odinsman
Musician and filmmaker who created a song about the Dawn Swimmers
Episode: The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Meg Elkins
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Yarra Yabbies
Episode: The Yarra Yabbies
Carrie Thomas
Member of the Yarra Yabbies
Yarra Yabbies
Episode: The Yarra Yabbies
Holly Jones Amin
Member of the Yarra Yabbies
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Episode: The Yarra Yabbies
Anne Henderson
Tasmanian Swimming Royalty and former Tasmanian swimming champion
Tasmanian Swimming
Episode: BONUS EDITION: Splashing good! Glenorchy Community Celebrates Pool Reopening

Host

Sabra Lane

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Speaking to me

    Thank you for shining a light on all these beautiful and interesting people who share my love of swimming in the sea. Love the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anijo21
    Australia2 months ago
  • Just like being in the water!

    I found myself absolutely immersed in each episode, from the challenges of marathon swimming to a swim-able city and everything in between. Thank You 🙏

    Will resonate with every swimmer 🏊 🏊‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gadgtffff
    Australia8 months ago
  • Thank you for bringing me the water even when I can’t get there myself.

    Lovingly and skilfully made, this is a joy to listen to. Love listening to the warm voices and hearing the deep love of the water shared in the stories and snapshots on your pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cathmok
    Australia10 months ago
  • Thanks

    Gorgeous pod. Swim-motivation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbie76k
    Australiaa year ago
  • The Blue Room

    Love these podcasts. I look forward to each one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola38S
    Australiaa year ago

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The conversations bring a sense of being close to the water, even when listeners cannot swim themselves.
Listeners describe the storytelling as warm, absorbing and skillfully made.
The stories leave some listeners feeling motivated to swim.
The range spans marathon swimming, community pools and efforts to make cities more swimmable.
Listeners value the spotlight on engaging people who share a love of sea swimming.

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The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Q: How did you start?
Amy Mitchell began swimming with school mothers after drop-off, initially uncertain about entering the cold water. She grew to value the swim and the time together.
The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay
Q: How did you become involved with the group?
Reenie Lee says her doctor suggested cold-water swimming, so she came to the beach the next morning and found a welcoming group she now considers family.
BONUS EDITION: Splashing good! Glenorchy Community Celebrates Pool Reopening
Q: What is planned next for Glenorchy's aquatic facilities?
There are plans for a broader regional aquatic centre to serve nearby towns, with a focus on maintaining open-air access and expanding capacity over the next decade.
BONUS EDITION: Splashing good! Glenorchy Community Celebrates Pool Reopening
Q: What changes were made to the pool during the refurbishment?
The refurbishment included updated change rooms, improved toilets, disability access via a ramp, modern tiling, non-slip floors, and improved showers with better water pressure and space.
BONUS EDITION: Splashing good! Glenorchy Community Celebrates Pool Reopening
Q: What drove the community to fight for the pool's reopening?
Residents describe a long, collaborative effort fueled by a desire to preserve a local gathering place, preserve history, and ensure children learn to swim in a safe, open-air environment.

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What is The Blue Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Warm, interview-led conversations celebrate outdoor swimming and the communities that form around oceans, rivers, beaches and pools. Sabra Lane speaks with swimmers, local groups, artists, scientists, authors and musicians about how time in the water shapes their routines, friendships and sense of place. Stories range from cold-water dips and long-distance swims to efforts to preserve swimming spots and understand marine environments.

The distinctive focus is as much on shared experience as on athletic achievement. Guests describe the rituals, safety practices and mutual support behind their swims, alongside personal accounts of resilience, wellbeing and connection with nature. The mix suits both regular open-water swimmers and people curi... more

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Recent guests on The Blue Room include:

1. Reenie Lee
2. Amy Mitchell
3. Heather Randall
4. Kristy Plug
5. Luca Odinsman
6. Meg Elkins
7. Carrie Thomas
8. Holly Jones Amin

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