The Blue Room
sabra.laneA 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SwimmingSports | |||
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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
The Weedy Seadragons swim at Kingston Beach, south of Hobart every Saturday. In summer, some members swim from Kingston Beach to Blackmans Bay and back - about five kilometres. Harold Gatenby is one of the founders of the group, and he sat down with ... more
This is family. Meet the Weedy Seadragons of Kingston Beach, where swimmers become buddies, form life-long friendships and many feel this tribe is family.
The Blue Room speaks with some of the Weedy Seadragons to find out how they got into swimming,... more
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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 Podcasts5Anijo21
Australiaa month 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 Podcasts5GadgtffffAustralia8 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 Podcasts5cathmokAustralia9 months ago - Thanks
Gorgeous pod. Swim-motivation
Apple Podcasts5Robbie76kAustralia10 months ago - The Blue Room
Love these podcasts. I look forward to each one.
Apple Podcasts5Nicola38SAustraliaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #52 |  United States/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Germany/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Belgium/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  India/Sports/Swimming |
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What is The Blue Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A show centered on outdoor swimming, its communities, and the people who push boundaries in open water. Episodes foreground marathon and ultra-distance swims, ocean pools, and grassroots groups, often weaving in personal resilience, environmental advocacy, and the social fabric that forms around swimming with friends and teammates. Notable angles include mental health, safety in cold water, and the role of community—from local clubs to international coastal journeys—making it appealing to listeners who value health, nature, and connection. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests, from record-holding swimmers to community organizers, all sharing a common love of water and supportive networks.
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The Blue Room launched a year ago and published 39 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 The Blue Room include:
1. Meg Elkins
2. Carrie Thomas
3. Holly Jones Amin
4. Anne Henderson
5. Jan Bryan
6. Helen Conway
7. Emma Fletcher
8. Jodie Harrison
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