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SWIMMING WITH THE POD

Marc West
Ocean Swimming
Sydney
Ocean Pools
Freediving
Swimming Technique
Biomechanics
Ocean Health
Climate Change
World Record
Southern Ocean
Triathlon
Fluid Dynamics
Stretching
Athletic Performance
Drag Forces
Warm Up
Underwater Breathing Techniques
Scuba Diving
Swimming Laps
Papua New Guinea

There’s more to ocean swimming than swimming in the ocean.

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Matthew England is Australia’s leading ocean modeller and the world’s foremost authority on the modelling of the Southern Ocean. And an ocean swimmer / surfer from way back! Matthew researches the future health of our oceans under pressures such as c... more

Justine Nolan, Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW, has swum all 45 of Sydney's glorious ocean pools. Inspired by Places We Swim (have a listen back to our podcast ep with Caroline and Dillon), Justine journeyed across Sydney at... more

Michaela Werner is free diver, who in 2023, set a new world record, becoming the first woman to swim 101 underwater laps of a 25-metre pool in an hour. Born in Slovakia, she moved to Australia at age 19 where she fell in love with freediving. Michael... more

Anthony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University. He is also the head of the Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research, so is a fabulous person to talk to about biomechanics... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew England
Professor of Ocean Modelling and Authority on the Southern Ocean
Episode: Ocean swimming... and ocean health
Justine Nolan
Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Episode: Ocean swimming... in Sydney's ocean pools
Michaela Werner
World record-holding freediver and qualified instructor from Slovakia.
Episode: Ocean swimming... and free diving
Professor Anthony Blazevich
Professor of Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University and head of the Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research.
Edith Cowan University
Episode: Ocean swimming... and biomechanics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Brilliant podcast

    This podcast is one of the best. It covers a range of topics about ocean swimming. This features some incredible guests and I would highly recommend a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luka W 12345
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Very interesting listening to the interview with Dr Heather Massey about cold water ocean swimming. Keep up good work Marc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonpat
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Not just a drop in the ocean

    Great variation of guests and interesting topics - everything from marine science, pollution and training for a swim. Nicely produced and easy to listen to even though I have no connection to ocean swimming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NuffNuff
    Australia6 years ago
  • Lovely podcast about the stories behind ocean swimming

    Often sciencey and always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    biotown
    Australia6 years ago
  • Diving into ocean swimming

    The world of ocean swimming is bigger than you thought!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    westius
    Australia7 years ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#55
United States/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#33
Canada/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#8
Australia/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#19
Germany/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#7
Japan/Sports/Swimming

Talking Points

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Ocean swimming... and ocean health
Q: How did you get into oceanography and climate modeling?
Matthew England shares how he discovered physical oceanography while seeking a path that combined his love for the ocean with his studies in maths and physics.
Ocean swimming... and biomechanics
Q: To stretch or not to stretch?
While stretching has been traditionally viewed as beneficial for injury prevention, recent evidence suggests its effects on performance and injury risk may be limited, especially in swimming.
Ocean swimming... and biomechanics
Q: What influences does surface chop have on ocean swimming compared to pool swimming?
Surface chop significantly affects swimming mechanics; swimmers must adapt their stroke patterns and balance in choppy water.
Ocean swimming... and biomechanics
Q: What are some interesting things about biomechanics in swimming?
Many aspects of swimming biomechanics are counterintuitive, especially regarding drag forces and propulsion.
Ocean swimming... in Sydney's ocean pools
Q: Is there anywhere on your bucket list that you want to swim in the world?
Justine mentioned she would love to swim in Greece due to the water clarity.

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