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The Blue Room

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

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 monthlyEpisodes28Foundeda year ago
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Mark Sowerby is The Blue Room's guest in this episode. Over a decade he swims the Ocean Seven, seven channels of water on five continents. The first channel (The English Channel) is achieved while he's at the helm of a successful start-up company. Th... more

The Blue Room visits the 2026 Devil of a Swim, relocated this year from Bicheno to Coles Bay. Also visiting the tourist hotspot, the Coledale Oysters from NSW. The Oysters heard about the swim on the Blue Room in 2025 and made a pact to join this yea... more

The Blue Room's guest is Alison Orme and what has become 'a highlight of her life'. What started as a simple invite to friends to swim in some of Sydney's spectacular ocean pools became something much bigger. From discovering Harbour pools, to Sydney... more

It's a question pod host Sabra Lane is often asked; how to you become confident to swim in the open water? The Blue Room joins the Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving club in Tasmania, as the 'Dragons Swim Pod' graduates. The club has run a 10-week progr... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Sowerby
Australian marathon swimmer featured in the documentary Dont Be Prey
Blue Sky Investments (former founder/leader)
Episode: Mark Sowerby, Don't be Prey!
Lawrence Stubbs
Coach from Coledale
Coledale Oysters, Coach
Episode: Coledale Oysters at Coles Bay Devil Swim
Mel Berry
Pupil of Lawrence, competitive open-water swimmer
Coledale Oysters
Episode: Coledale Oysters at Coles Bay Devil Swim
Rob Balmer
Regular swimmer from Coledale group
Coledale Oysters
Episode: Coledale Oysters at Coles Bay Devil Swim
Alison Orme
Founder of Sydney Ocean Pool Swimmers (SOPS) and advocate for ocean pools
Sydney Ocean Pool Swimmers (SOPS)
Episode: Discovering ocean pools and historic lidos; fitness, fun and friendship
Sam Cummins
Participant in the Kingston Dragons Swim Pod course
Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Episode: The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming
Polly Marriott
Graduating participant wearing Sea Hags merchandise
Sea Hags / Kingston Beach Dragons
Episode: The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming
Maree Farquar
Participant featured in graduation swim
Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Episode: The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming
Sandra Gadsby
Coach and club leader
Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Episode: The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming

Host

Sabra Lane
Host active in organizing and presenting, frequently coordinating with contributors and shaping episode direction.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Thanks

    Gorgeous pod. Swim-motivation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbie76k
    Australia6 months ago
  • The Blue Room

    Love these podcasts. I look forward to each one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola38S
    Australia9 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cathmok
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the immersive storytelling and sense of community around water.
Guests are diverse and deeply engaged with outdoor swimming culture and safety.
The show balances expert insight with personal, relatable experiences that motivate action.

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Mark Sowerby, Don't be Prey!
Q: What did you learn about yourself through Oceans Seven and the subsequent events?
Daily discipline remains essential; growth comes from stepping outside comfort zones, and the journey showed that the head is the limiting factor, not the body, leading to a deeper understanding of resilience and identity beyond crisis.
Mark Sowerby, Don't be Prey!
Q: How did the film come to exist and be filmed in the first place?
The film happened largely by accident when a teammate offered to film the English Channel swim for free after a prior fundraising effort, and the footage turned into a documentary that helped raise even more money and gave the project a life of its own.
Mark Sowerby, Don't be Prey!
Q: Tell me about that English Channel swim and the charity angle.
The swim was driven by a real desire to reset and improve, involving extensive preparation, a move to New York for training, and the aim of turning personal challenges into significant charitable contributions, ultimately raising substantial funds and reshaping his life after the experience.
The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming
Q: What makes the experience meaningful for the participants beyond the swim itself?
The camaraderie, shared achievement, and ongoing opportunities to swim together after graduation are seen as the most valuable outcomes, creating a supportive community around open-water swimming.
The Kingston Swim Pod; how to become confident in ocean swimming
Q: How did the group build confidence from pool work to ocean swimming?
Through a staged approach that started with basic pool workouts, introduced safety coaching, and gradually exposed participants to open-water conditions based on individual thresholds, which helped reduce fear and increase capability.

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

Outdoor swimming and water-based community are central, with episodes highlighting origin stories of pools and lidos, open-water adventures, safety and training, and the social fabric that forms around cold-water dips. Guests range from ocean pool advocates and club organizers to elite swimmers, researchers, and campaigners for public amenities, all sharing personal journeys, teamwork, and resilience. The show often features women-led groups and multidisciplinary voices, offering practical tips, inspirational narratives, and a sense of belonging for listeners who value health, nature, and community connection around water. A standout texture is the blend of experiential storytelling and practical safety insights, making it useful for potent... more

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1. Mark Sowerby
2. Lawrence Stubbs
3. Mel Berry
4. Rob Balmer
5. Alison Orme
6. Sam Cummins
7. Polly Marriott
8. Maree Farquar

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