Podcasts by Social Kick

Butterfly star swimmer Dare Rose has arrived from 2023-12-01T14:11:32

How Dare you doubt him! Dare Rose has arrived. Summer 2023 was a breakout year for Dare Rose. The New Jersey native and Cal Bear stud saw his window of opportunity at the US Trials and secured h...

Nick Smith works with the world’s best swimmers to find speed anywhere possible. from 2023-11-15T03:48:03

We hear about the influence of data and science in sports every day. You can’t watch an NFL game without hearing “the analytics say this is the right decision.” So it should come as no surprise ...

Backstroke star Rhyan White made a bold move to make her 2nd Olympics. from 2023-11-10T05:55:33

Olympic silver medalist and perennial Team USA member Rhyan White decided to shake things up going into 2024 by leaving Alabama and joining the Wolfpack Pro squad at NC State alongside NCAA cham...

Irish Distance Swimmer Daniel Wiffen is a Paris Olympic Medal Threat from 2023-10-23T03:36:21

Men’s distance swimming is having a moment, and Irish super swimmer Daniel Wiffen ( @WiffenTwins ) is one of the key pla...

World Champion Swimmer Claire Weinstein is just getting started from 2023-10-13T06:24

Ask yourself - would you move across the country as a young teenager to pursue your dream? World Championship team member Claire Weinstein did, as she moved from New York to Las Vegas to join th...

Breaststroke World Championship Medalist Matt Fallon won’t slow down from 2023-10-06T04:58:36

Raise your hand if you want to swim a mile breaststroke. Any takers? If so, you are in good company with World Championship Bronze Medalist Matt Fallon saying he would add that event to his prog...

Will Ilya Kharun be another breakout star at Paris 2024? from 2023-09-30T09:14:45

If you don’t know his name yet, you will soon. Ilya Kharun just started college and is already a 4th place finisher at the World Championships, and now he is joining forces with Bob Bowman, the ...

Katharine Berkoff’s medals and personality light up backstroke sprinting. from 2023-09-26T11:51:16

Swimming needs a little personality and World Championship medalist Katharine Berkoff is happy to provide it. With arguably the funniest walkout video at Worlds, Katherine Berkoff likely distrac...

How did Cameron McEvoy become the fastest swimmer on the planet? from 2023-09-14T16:56:22

Get strong. Sprint a lot. Go fast. World Champion Swimmer Cameron McEvoy joins the show to tell us how he did it. How he came back from retirement and previously being known more for his 100 fre...

Cal just hired World Champion coach Josh Huger to bolster their already dominant program from 2023-08-30T11:36:01

Never stop learning. Be a good person. Have fun. Sometimes improvement and excellence are born from the simplest actions. Josh Huger, coach of World Champions and Olympic Medalists, exemplifies ...

Olympic Medalist Natalie Hinds is the glue of USA Swimming from 2023-08-11T04:00:32

The respect and admiration of your peers means more to many athletes than athletic accolades. How you show up matters more than what you achieve. But then there are those rare athletes who have ...

Kyle Sockwell. CEO of Swimming Twitter. from 2023-07-31T05:16:12

Self-proclaimed CEO of Swimming Twitter and Intern at Swimming Youtube, Kyle Sockwell (@Sockwell) has become a star as a swimming content creator on the socials. Before his time speaking truths ...

Olympic Medalist Isaac Cooper is focused on what makes him happy and fast from 2023-07-18T22:16:23

Australian Olympian and World Champion Isaac Cooper does things differently. Having tried a typical training program for swimmers, Isaac Cooper realized the norm is not for him. He doesn't keep ...

Nathan Adrian - Multiple Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer is not defined by Swimming from 2023-07-06T13:11:58

Olympic Champion and Team USA legend Nathan Adrian returns! Life looks different than the last time Nathan Adrian joined us on Social Kick.

Nathan Adrian is an entrepreneur, managing a po...

Life is good for Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Weitzeil from 2023-06-23T11:50:39

Abbey Weitzeil. American phenom. Olympian and American Record holder while she was in HIGH SCHOOL! Baller. Goes to Cal. Racks up points for the Bears. Wins an NCAA title. Then makes another Olym...

Our money is on Olympic Gold Medalist and Multiple World Champ Olivia Smoliga this summer. from 2023-06-08T05:02:05

She’s the type of person who says “Yo!” in a text message when you’ve never met her. That’s Olympic Gold Medalist and many time World Champ and medalist Olivia Smoliga, who sat down with us for ...

Backstroke World Record Holder Hunter Armstrong Seldom Trains Backstroke from 2023-06-01T04:53:57

It’s World Championship hunting season for 50 backstroke World Record holder Hunter Armstrong. The aptly named backstroke and freestyle specialist, Hunter Armstrong, has continued to elevate his...

Cal Swim Stars Destin Lasco and Hugo Gonzalez ready for the International stage from 2023-05-15T18:38:26

The Cal Bears rolled through NCAA Swimming Championships once again this year and we caught up with two of their biggest point scorers, 200 backstroke champion Destin Lasco and the 2022 400 IM c...

Is Gretchen Walsh about to dominate women’s swimming? from 2023-05-02T06:51:07

At some point in time, the great swimmers cease competing against the field and ascend to a level where their performances are works of art, solely focused on what they can make their bodies do ...

2023 Men’s NCAA Swimming Championships Battle with Kos, Jett&Burns from 2023-04-19T08:31:36

2nd Annual Men’s NCAA Championship Recap Show featuring Gabriel Jett (Cal), Brendan Burns (Indiana), and Hubert Kós (Arizona State).

The dust settled after Cal’s successful title defense ...

World champion Trenton Julian has always been on a mission for greatness. from 2023-04-12T07:09:15

Most good swimmers get asked the same questions: How tall are your parents? Do you play basketball/volleyball? Were your parents athletes?

In Trenton Julian’s case, he has quite the valid...

Tom Dean is intent on defending his Olympic 200 Free crown from 2023-04-03T19:20:06

No one has ever repeated as Olympic champion in the 200 free. Will Tom Dean be the first? Even if Ariarne Titmus defends her title, the men’s 200 final happens before the women’s.

To acco...

Ben Proud is the reigning World, European and Commonwealth Champion in the LCM 50m Freestyle. from 2023-03-28T10:13:10

On the heels of the best season of his career, World and Commonwealth 50m Freestyle swim champ Ben Proud is getting his mind and body right for the next 18 months before the push to Paris.

Never Count Out Olympic Champion Roland Schoeman from 2023-03-14T10:23:42

In the mid 2000s, Olympic Swimming Champion Roland Schoeman was on top of his game, winning several world titles, breaking world records, and being the first person to legitimately scare the ico...

World Championship Silver Medalist Phoebe Bacon Is Hungrier Than Ever from 2023-03-07T09:11:40

Olympian and World Championship Silver Medalist Backstoker Phoebe Bacon is after those marginal gains to win medals as one of the world’s best backstrokers.

Phoebe Bacon represented the U...

Olympic Champion Lilly King Thrives Under Pressure from 2023-03-02T08:23:11

Not many swimmers, or athletes for that matter, are willing to speak their mind publicly. Olympic Champion Lilly King, however, has generated headlines for years, and not just based on her insan...

Auburn Swimming Is Coming with Aidan and Nate Stoffle from 2023-02-24T04:33:54

In the late 90s and 2000s, the road to an NCAA title went through Auburn. From 2003-2007, Auburn men and women won 9 out of 10 possible team championships. While that dominant era seems like the...

Best college swimming&diving program ever? from 2023-02-18T10:52:04

The Texas men never seem to have down years - they just reload. Their legendary coach Eddie Reese continues to develop NCAA point scorers.

Jake Foster and Luke Hobson, both high school st...

Georgia and USA Swimming SuperStars Luca Urlando and Jake Magahey take us inside their team dynamic from 2023-02-13T07:05:47

Heading into the 2023 championship season, the Georgia men’s team looks very different at the top than in 2022. Gone is NCAA and Short Course World Champion Matthew Sates, and following a should...

At One Swim Meet, Australian Lani Pallister Won Four World Championships from 2023-02-07T06:33:18

A child of athletes and with close ties to the greatest Australian Olympian ever, Lani Pallister was destined to become a World Champion, a title she earned 4x in 2022 at the World Short Course ...

Olympic&NCAA Superstars Kate Douglass&Alex Walsh on Virginia’s NCAA Dominance. from 2023-02-02T07:12:50

Last year Kate Douglass and Alex Walsh won every event they swam at NCAAs. Alex went on to win the World Title in the 200IM last summer, and Kate raked gold medals at the World Short Course cham...

Bruno Fratus- No one has been this fast, this often from 2023-01-28T13:22:36

The most consistently fast swimming sprinter of all-time, measured by an astounding 100+ swims under 22 seconds in the 50m freestyle long course, Tokyo Olympic Bronze medalist Bruno Fratus share...

From Being Cut to #1 in 10 Years - ASU Swimming with Leon Marchand&Grant House from 2023-01-23T07:35:20

Coming off perhaps the most impressive dual meet performances ever, including Leon Marchand breaking the NCAA 400 IM record, Leon Marchand and Grant House of Arizona State tell us what’s in the ...

A Distance Swim Star’s Raw Reflection- Daniel Kowalski from 2023-01-20T07:08:58

As the first man in nearly 100 years to win Olympic medals in the 200, 400, and 1500 freestyle events, which he achieved in Atlanta in 1996, Daniel Kowalski is one of the greatest mid-distance /...

Pack Dynamics with NC State’s Nyls Korstanje&Kacper Stokowski from 2023-01-15T07:30:09

College championship season is around the corner, so we’re checking in with the teams who will tell the story of conference and NCAA championships in 2023. NC State is looking to build on their ...

Swimming Saved My Life- Christie Raleigh Crossley from 2023-01-10T04:28:57

How would you feel if what you love to do most might be taken from you?

Christie Raleigh Crossley faced that potential when a traumatic brain injury changed her life forever. An accomplis...

Charlie Clark&David Johnston on World Champs, Crazy Distance Sets, and Learning from Each Other from 2022-12-11T14:49:37

Team USA distance swimmers Charlie Clark and David Johnston know each other well, having raced since juniors and now against the best in the world. Today they join us from Melbourne, Australia a...

World Cup Champion Beata Nelson from 2022-11-23T09:49:29

After winning so many crowns at the World Cup, Beata Nelson seems to have next year’s Halloween costume dialed. She’s also buying dinner after cashing giant checks worth $150k. But wait, there’s...

Magical Perfect Fitting Swim Goggles with Magic5 Co-Founder from 2022-10-17T08:32:15

Before Magic5, the biggest innovation in goggles was…. goggles. 

Niklas Hedegaard is the co-founder of Magic5, the goggle brand featured on Shark Tank that is reimagining fit and performa...

Swimming’s Renaissance Man: Brett Hawke from 2022-09-21T09:17:44

Few have achieved success in so many different roles in the sport like Brett Hawke.

A 5x Olympian who ushered in an era of Australian sprinting prowess, Brett would have had his place in ...

The Ultimate Swim-a-thon from 2022-09-01T07:23:58

For many people, “doing a 10k” is an achievement on foot accompanied by a race bib and a finisher t-shirt. For Joe and John Zemaitis, however, it’s a sometimes 3x daily open water swim that take...

Zac Stubblety-Cook Has Conquered It All from 2022-08-08T06:10:29

He’s the Olympic Champion, World Record Holder, World Champion and now Commonwealth Champion.

Seems like the perfect mic drop moment for a 23 year old to swim like a frog off into the sun...

Matthew Sates Has The Head To Wear The Crown from 2022-07-28T11:45:21

“Hey Matthew, where’s the fire?” Olympics. Check. World Cup wins. Check. NCAA champ. Check. Goes pro. Check.

Sure feels like Matthew Sates’ is on a mission to do it all quickly, and he pr...

Brooks Curry Seizes the Moments from 2022-07-18T15:31:51

If we could go back and buy stock in Brooks Curry, we’d be rich.

Fewer swimmers have a hotter hand right now. Makes Olympic team (wins gold on relay). SEC champ (beats a Dressel meet reco...

Kasia Wasick is aging with speed from 2022-07-11T22:03:07

The 50 free is the hardest race in swimming. Why? Details. No room for error.

To be the best in the world, training for the 50 means knowing how to truly go ALL OUT. Over and over. Sure, ...

Carson Foster Is Already Legend from 2022-07-07T22:54:01

So many young phenoms burn out, but every so often, one of them becomes a star.

After years of breaking national age group records, Carson Foster has arrived at the very top level of elit...

Annie Lazor is a Sprinter! from 2022-06-21T04:51

For the past two summers, Annie Lazor has delivered dramatic finishes during qualifying at US trials, first by coming 3rd in the 100 breast at Olympic trials, only to turn around and win the 200...

Six years at Stanford and Grant Shoults wants more! from 2022-06-09T04:39:57

All athletic careers must come to an end, and frankly, it’s quite an achievement to become so good at swimming that your accomplishments can be summed up as a “career” from which you “retire.” Listen

Fink you know his story? from 2022-05-28T07:38

“You just gotta learn how to relax, dude.”

Nic Fink may be the coolest cucumber on Team USA, but it wasn’t always that way. Success early in his career set a high bar, leading Nic to put ...

Ilya Shymanovich on breaststroke “dolphin” kick, World Champs ban. from 2022-05-18T09:36:15

In this episode, we talk to Ilya Shymanovich, the breaststroke superstar who’s dominated in the short course pool, breaking the World Record multiple times, has close to 40 wins in his ISL caree...

Regan Smith vacations at the World Championships from 2022-05-09T16:21:21

She’s only 20, and Regan Smith is a Team USA veteran. A 3x Olympic medalist, 2019 World Champion (200 backstroke), and still holds the World Record in that event.

Our chat with Regan come...

Nick Albiero on shedding expectations and swimming free from 2022-04-25T04:50

Fresh off his 5th year at Louisville and a recent round of MBA exams, butterfly star Nick Albiero joins us to chat about taper leading into USA World Championship Trials (his 3rd taper meet in as m...

Are we ready for Claire Curzan? from 2022-04-20T06:01:27

From practice, to prom, to the podium?

Teenage super phenom Claire Curzan joins us to chat about her prep for the upcoming US World Championship Trials.

Already an Olympic silver m...

What will it take to bring Auburn back? from 2022-04-14T06:51:26

Auburn Head Coach, and former Auburn standout swimmer, Ryan Wochomurka joins us for a reflection on his first year leading the program.

Ryan was a 21x All-American at Auburn in the early ...

David Marsh brings the Championship Magic from 2022-04-07T04:40:35

Storied swimming coach David Marsh joins us right after helping The University of California win the 2022 Swimming and Diving Championships.

David talks about working closely with his old...

Top Three Battle at Men’s NCAA Swimming Championship from 2022-03-30T04:39:21

Elite swimmers from the top three teams at the 2022 Men's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships join us for a fun, teasing break down of the exciting meet.

Olympian and Multiple National...

Maggie Mac Neil’s Olympics 101 from 2021-09-14T06:42:57

Gold, silver and bronze, Maggie Mac Neil went to the Tokyo Olympics determined to succeed and impress us all. The Social Kick welcomes back the newly crowned Olympic Champion to talk all things ...

ISL returns; Energy Standard wants the trophy back from 2021-08-25T08:51:57

Energy Standard Head Coach James Gibson and their Captain, Olympic Gold Medalist Chad le Clos, join for a preview of the 2021 season of the International Swim League.

The ever-changing le...

Social Kick: The Olympic Episode from 2021-08-24T10:56:32

As the Paralympics and the Season 3 of the ISL get underway, grab a beer (or a brew) and join The Social Kick on an official roundup of the Olympics to relive all the highs and lows.

This...

One Size Never Fits All- Erica Beine from 2021-08-17T05:26:23

Whether you’re feeling inspired from the Olympics or want to start your own personal fitness journey, nutrition is key. Join us in welcoming personal nutritionist Erica Beine to the podcast as s...

Tamsin Cook is not a one hit wonder from 2021-07-23T07:22:10

Before she makes the journey to Tokyo, The Social Kick is joined by Australian swimmer and Olympic Silver medallist, Tamsin Cook.

Tamsin swam an impressive anchor leg at the age of 17 to ...

Breaking Down Team Iron with Luka Gabrilo from 2021-07-07T15:19:26

Season 3 of the ISL is well underway and fresh from the drafting process, Team Iron’s Head Coach Luka Gabrilo joins us on The Social Kick.

Currently Head Coach of the Israeli National Tea...

Overcoming Tough Times with Zac Incerti from 2021-07-01T09:40:02

We’re back down under this week with first time Olympian and Australian swimmer Zac Incerti.

Zac has recently qualified for the 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays for Tokyo, two of the mo...

Olympic Pride- Erica Sullivan from 2021-06-27T07:59:10

Bursting onto the scene, Erica Sullivan makes her appearance on The Social Kick.

Erica is a 20-year-old long distance pool and open water swimmer from Las Vegas. Newly selected to represe...

Now or Never - Alex Graham from 2021-06-08T14:17:47

The Social Kick is taking a trip down under before the start of Australian trials!

Our guest this week is Australian swimmer Alex Graham. Competing for a spot in his first Olympic team at...

Swimming LCM Once a Week with Lewis Clareburt from 2021-06-02T07:44:38

400IM World and Commonwealth Bronze medallist Lewis Clareburt joins The Social Kick this week.

Deep in his preparations for Tokyo, the Kiwi swimmer takes some time to tell us about the sp...

Fake Sprinter, 50 back World Record Holder Kira Toussaint from 2021-05-25T11:38:31

Recorded before her recent 50m Backstroke European Champion title, Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint joins The Social Kick.

The short course 50m Backstroke world record holder jumps into her r...

'Be Brave' with Molly Renshaw from 2021-05-18T09:44:20

British record holder and 2020 Olympian Molly Renshaw joins us for this week’s show.

The Loughborough National Centre swimmer recently broke the 200m Breaststroke British record at GB Tra...

The Rise of British Relays with Matt Richards from 2021-05-11T07:55:56

Continuing our round of British athletes, Matt Richards joins us this week.

Recently qualified for Team GB, the 18-year-old put on the performance of his life at British trials. From 2019...

The Olympic Dream with Joe Litchfield from 2021-05-05T06:27:59

Newly qualified for his first ever Olympics, British swimmer Joe Litchfield joins The Social Kick.

The Loughborough trained athlete has been recently selected to represent Team GB at Toky...

Breaking Down the ISL Draft and the New Auburn Head Coach from 2021-04-28T06:34:12

The Social Kick are finally back together again, discussing the recent announcements of the ISL Draft and new Auburn Head Coach.

The 2021 ISL season is gearing up to be the most interesti...

Distance Swimming Training and Distance Mental Training with Felix Auboeck from 2021-04-20T10:17:38

Austrian ISL star and NCAA Champion Felix Auboeck has continued his dominance in middle-distance freestyle.

At the recent 2021 Swim Open Stockholm meet, Felix qualified for his second Oly...

The Most Influential Person In Sport: Dick Pound from 2021-04-13T11:52:52

The Social Kick are honored to have Dick Pound on the show this week!

The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice President of the International Committee, ...

Marie Wattel finds solutions from 2021-04-07T05:52

Marie Wattel roars onto the podcast this week after her recent success at the 2021 FNN Golden Tour in Marseille. Marie won the 100m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics...

The Biggest Bear Reece Whitley from 2021-03-31T07:30:21

Fresh off the block from Men’s NCAAs, breaststroker Reece Whitley joins us on The Social Kick.

Reece holds the second fastest ever time in the 200 Breaststroke SCY and has soared onto the...

Shaine Casas is the most stunning swimmer on the planet. from 2021-03-24T03:57

Shaine Casas is not just looking to win big at NCAAs this week, he's looking to break records.

The 2019 U.S. National Champion in 100m Backstroke joins us on the first day of Men's NCAAs ...

World Champion Maggie MacNeil looks to create more history from 2021-03-17T02:02

2019 World Champ in 100m Butterfly, Canadian star Maggie MacNeil joins the show on the eve of NCAAs.

The Michigan swimmer exploded onto the international scene after beating reigning cham...

Unsung Hero- Trailblazing Black Swimmer Enith Brigitha from 2021-03-10T09:00

We chat with a swimming hero, from her home in Holland. Enith Brigitha was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal with 2 bronzes in the 100 & 200 free at the 1976 Montreal games, and wh...

Jamal Hill is Teaching 1 million People to Swim from 2021-03-02T17:58:47

Over 300,000 people a year die from drowning globally, mostly in developing countries.

3500 Americans a year die from drowning, mostly from low to middle income and black and brown commun...

Gustavo and Gus Borges- Parents Need to Pretend to be Grandparents from 2021-02-23T06:54:09

Tudo Bem to Brazilian swimming royalty, with 4-time Olympic medalist, World, and NCAA champion Gustavo Borges and his son, University of Michigan sprinter Gus Borges.

For those who may no...

Coleman Stewart doesn't set time based goals from 2021-02-19T10:08:02

Do you ever watch a really fast swimmer and think “wow, how do they do that?”

In this episode, we get to talk to one of them. Coleman Stewart. He’s one of the best underwater kickers in t...

Marco Koch is ready for 99% of anything in Swimming from 2021-02-17T16:54:07

Triple World Champion Marco Koch tore up Season 2 of the ISL. He is a favorite to win the 200 Breast Olympic Gold Medal based on his recent form. Or is he? This is a packed event, but also an ev...

Why don't you play basketball or football? Giles Smith joins the show. from 2021-02-12T09:58:17

Swimming has a diversity problem, so we spent some time getting Giles's perspective on how to bring the black and brown communities into swimming, addressing pool access and water safety, while ...

Béryl Gastadello Worked for Her Success from 2021-02-05T11:29:16

The Queen B herself, our guest today is LA Current Superstar and French National Teamer Beryl Gastaldello. You know her as one of the most versatile swimmers on the planet. After bursting onto t...

Ato Boldon and Gary Hall Jr on Elite Speed from 2021-01-29T11:32:48

Pure speed with the masters of sprinting: Gary Hall Jr. and Ato Boldon. ‘The Godfather’ of swimming, Gary Hall Jr. is a ten-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder. Known for his pe...

David Curtiss from 2021-01-24T16:23:56

2021 kicks off with youth and speed. We can’t wait to share how this young man is growing our sport, encouraging kids younger and kids of lower rankings to keep at it despite what is thrown at t...

Caroline Burckle from 2020-12-30T13:19:43

Caroline Burckle reached the highest levels in swimming: NCAA champion, Olympic bronze medalist (2008 – 800free relay). But it’s what she’s building outside the pool that may outshine her swimmi...

James Gibson, Head Coach of the World's Greatest Swim team? from 2020-12-22T09:12:31

While James Gibson is currently known for his leadership of the Energy Standard professional swim team, he’s also a former World Champion (2003 – 50BR) and Olympic Finalist (2004 – 100BR). His t...

Kylie Masse from 2020-12-19T19:03:22

2x World Champion and Olympic Bronze medalist Kylie Masse joins us from her base in Toronto as she gets back into Olympic training following her second ISL season and first as team captain of th...

Kaitlin Sandeno from 2020-12-10T17:49:26

DC Trident coach and Olympic multi-medalist Kaitlin Sandeno joins us for a virtual hangout. How much would she give up to get Dressel on her team? "Everyone." Kaitlin gives us the inside scoop o...

Cyndi Gallagher on ISL, UCLA and Equality in Swimming from 2020-11-24T12:31:53

Longtime UCLA Women’s Head Coach and DC Trident Head Coach Cyndi Gallagher joins the guys fresh on the heels of ISL Season 2 to give her take on the impact of the rules changes and how the timin...

Global Swimming Fan Forum on the ISL Season 2 from 2020-11-24T12:30:41

The Social Kick guys are joined by swim nerds from around the globe to discuss the Grand Final of ISL Season 2 and reflect on the the league overall after two full seasons in the books. No punch...

Sergio López Miró, Olympic swimmer and coach from 2020-11-18T20:43:33

This is a guy you want to sit next to on the pool deck to listen to him talk. Olympic bronze medalist as a swimmer who went on to develop multiple Olympic gold medalists as a coach. He's worked ...

Zach Apple on ISL and his stellar rise to the top of world sprinting from 2020-11-14T13:39:01

Fresh off his stellar 2nd season with the DC Trident, Zach Apple joins us and gives his take on season 2, the bubble, how much money he made, feelings about knocking our 45-second 100 freestyles...

E63- Week 1 Recap of ISL Season 2 from 2020-10-22T16:12:07

After 2 matches and 4 great days of racing in Budapest, we get together to discuss a few things that stood out. Jackpots. Who faded the worst. Standout swims. Disappointing swims. Best Performan...

Byron MacDonald on Canadian Swimming and the Toronto Titans from 2020-10-06T13:02:55

Legendary coach and former World Class swimmer Byron MacDonald joins the show. We talk about his swimming, his long reign as University of Toronto coach, give a lovely recap of the History of Ca...

Rowdy Gaines on opening more pools to help water safety - E#61 from 2020-10-02T13:20:11

Hall of Fame swimmer and 3-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines joins the show! We talk about how COVID is affecting student-athletes who have trained their entire lives to play a sport only ...

Bob Platt from 2020-09-25T09:27:46

Scottsdale Aquatic Club and ISL team DC Trident's Bob Platt joins the show to talk about the 2020 edition of the International Swimming League.   Bob talks about the upcoming camp and meets in Buda...

Monterey Bay Crossing from 2020-09-23T19:01:34

Former USA National team swimmer turned record breaking marathon swimmer Catherine Breed attempts to swim across Monterey Bay, California. A 25 mile crossing, in 56 F water known for Orcas, Great W...

Charlotte Brynn from 2020-09-21T16:09:37

Bitten by a shark and kept swimming? For 11 more hours, then found the tooth in your hip?! Swam the Ice Mile, voluntarily?! All these stories and more by legendary Kiwi Marathon Swimmer Charlotte B...

Sonja Wieck from 2020-09-20T10:34:16

18 time Ironman and Participant in the 2020 Eco Challenge and World's Toughest Race Sonja Wieck joins the show. Sonja talks about preparing for the race with her Ironman background, learning to swi...

The Social Kick Podcast #056 - Daniel Carr from 2020-09-11T10:07:06

In this episode, Cal backstroke stud Daniel Carr joins the show and we get into the mindset of the Cal men’s college team, some of the key workouts they do, and how Dave Durden structures season...

The Social Kick Podcast #037- Margaret Hoelzer from 2020-09-09T16:19:36

In this episode, we are joined by Margaret Hoelzer. Margaret is an Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Hoelzer competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Olympic Games. Hoel...

The Social Kick Podcast #055 - The Future of NCAA Swimming, Caeleb Dressel Analysis, and the History of Butterfly from 2020-09-09T15:44:31

More and more schools are cutting their swim programs, including the storied University of Iowa team, who were integral in developing Butterfly in the 1930s.

We discuss this story and th...

The Social Kick Podcast #054 - Kathleen Baker from 2020-09-01T12:35:12

In this episode, we're joined by gold medalist Kathleen Baker. In this show, we are interrupted by doping control, as Katleen blocks off evenings on her where-about reports. While we delay her d...

The Social Kick Podcast #053 - Karlyn Pipes from 2020-08-21T14:18:29

In this episode, we're joined by one of the greatest Masters swimmers of all-time, Karlyn Pipes. Karlyn discusses her journey in the sport of swimming, which included early success, being an Oly...

The Social Kick Podcast #052 - Round-Up from 2020-08-17T17:40:53

Dr. John, Bryan and Luke gather in person for the first time in months to discuss some recent news. Caeleb's Race Analysis, the value of Endless Pools, HR monitoring and other live tracking anal...

The Social Kick Podcast #051 - Craig Beardsley from 2020-08-14T07:11:31

In this episode, we're joined by an Olympic swimmer who never went to the Olympics, Craig Beardsley. We delve into Craig's last race, missing the 1984 Olympic team, his experience with the 1980 US ...

The Social Kick Podcast #050 - Mike Bottom from 2020-08-07T17:53:14

For our 50th episode, we’re joined by one of the best swim coaches of all time, Mike Bottom. This conversation explores Mike’s swimming career including his experience with the 1980 US Olympic boyc...

The Social Kick Podcast #049 - Jason Dunford from 2020-07-31T12:35:48

In this episode of The Social Kick, Jason Dunford joins the show to discuss his careers as an Olympic swimmer, tech startup co-founder, reporter, and rapper. A true renaissance man, this conversati...

The Social Kick Podcast #048 - Gary Hall Jr. from 2020-07-24T14:06:33

In this episode, we are joined by Olympic Gold Medalists Gary Hall Jr. We discuss Gary's early skateboarding and snowboarding interests and how we transitioned into swimming at the age of 13. He...

The Social Kick Podcast #047 - Nathan Adrian from 2020-07-18T08:07:31

In this episode, we are joined by 3x Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Adrian. We start by discussing what Nathan has been doing during Covid-19, diving into the purchasing of his swim scho...

The Social Kick Podcast #046 - Leah Martindale-Stancil from 2020-07-11T08:25:48

In this episode, we are joined by 2x Olympian and the current head coach of the Tulane Women's swim team, Leah Martindale-Stancil. Leah discusses her early swimming as a youngster in Barbados. We d...

The Social Kick Podcast #045 - Duje Draganja from 2020-07-09T20:35:07

In this episode, Duje Draganja joins the show to discuss his life growing up in Croatia, his experiences at CAL Berkeley, and his Olympic journey. Duje also touches on an elite swimmer's mindset an...

The Social Kick Podcast #044 - Tom Shields from 2020-07-03T09:33:31

In this episode, the gang is joined by Olympian Tom Shields. Tom discusses his amazing high school and college career while discussing multiple hardships along his journey. We discuss his suicid...

The Social Kick Podcast #043 - Katie Hoff Anderson from 2020-06-26T09:55:30

In this episode, Katie Hoff joins the show to discuss the best viral videos of swimming history, her last swimming race and career reflection, life as a youngster on the Olympic team, training 7-da...

The Social Kick Podcast #042 - Maya DiRado from 2020-06-18T19:49:58

In this episode, we are joined by 4x Olympic medalist and Rio 200 bk gold medalist Maya DiRado. We chat about the best Olympic swimming upsets of all-time, Maya's last race, what she’s been up to s...

The Social Kick Podcast #041 - Laura Sogar from 2020-06-10T04:23:57

In this episode, we are joined by one of the best US female breaststrokers in history, Laura Sogar. Laura swam at the University of Texas where she was an NCAA champion. Laura also earned silver...

The Social Kick Podcast #040 - Christen Shefchunas from 2020-06-08T13:01:48

In this episode, we are joined by Christen Shefchunas. Christen has twenty-two years of coaching and working one on one with women, Coach Christen speaks to women about REAL Confidence. Christen...

The Social Kick Podcast #039 - Kara Lynn Joyce from 2020-06-05T08:43:54

In this episode, we are joined by one of the most bad-ass sprinters in history, Kara Lynn Joyce. Kara Lynn is 3x US Olympian, bajillion time NCAA champion, and Founder/CEO of LEAD Sports Summit....

The Social Kick Podcast #038 - Felicia Lee from 2020-05-28T11:29:56

In this episode, we are joined by Felicia Lee. Felicia was a USA National Team member and is a multiple-time NCAA Champion.

We chat with Felicia about swimming at North Baltimore Aquatic...

The Social Kick Podcast #036 - Leah Smith from 2020-05-15T15:58:43

We are joined by Olympic medalist and distance superstar Leah Smith. Leah grew up in Pennslyvania and swam for the JCC Sailfish. She continued her swimming in college at the University of Virgin...

The Social Kick Podcast #035 - Chad La Tourette from 2020-05-08T11:38:30

In this episode, we’re joined by American distance swimming star Chad La Tourette. Chad grew up in Southern California, swimming at the legendary Mission Viejo Nadadores under Bill Rose. He had ...

The Social Kick Podcast #034 - Dylan Carter from 2020-05-06T09:10:02

In this episode, we’re joined by the versatile Dylan Carter. Dylan began swimming later than most swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago, then moved to the United States for High School. Dylan was then...

The Social Kick Podcast #033 - Amy Bilquist from 2020-05-01T16:57:21

In this episode, we’re joined by standout backstroke and freestyler Amy Bilquist. Amy’s been an elite swimmer for a long time. She was one of the top recruits in the country out of high school, ...

The Social Kick Podcast #032 - Glenn Mills from 2020-04-29T18:47:44

In this episode, we’re joined by Glenn Mills (1980 Olympian [200br], 1983 NCAA Champion [2br], co-founder of GoSwim, technique and film guru). Glenn has decades of experience in swimming, notabl...

The Social Kick Podcast #031 - Katie McLaughlin from 2020-04-25T14:59:09

In this episode, USA National Teamer Katie McLaughin joins us. We talk about what Katie’s focusing on now in training to stay fit, areas of focus for her training in general, team dynamics at Cal u...

The Social Kick Podcast #030 - NCAA Champions to Channel Crossings. One tough Breed with Catherine Breed from 2020-04-17T09:46:10

In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the guys chat with open water standout Catherine Breed. The guys chat with Catherine about: -What she is doing with Covid-19 -Her last swimming pool r...

The Social Kick Podcast #029 - Elite America Sprinter Margo Geer from 2020-04-09T06:13:38

In this episode, the guys chat with one of the US's top female sprinters, Margo Geer.

They discuss Margo's view on:

-The Olympics being postponed

-Her current training an...

The Social Kick Podcast #021- Meet Brandon Fischer from 2020-04-05T17:52:01

Welcome to the Social Kick Podcast! Thanks for joining us with National Team Member Brandon Fischer.    

The Social Kick Podcast #023- NCAA Conference Meets from 2020-04-05T17:38:51

Who is excited for college swim meets!

Tonight on The Social Kick Podcast:

The guys discuss: -Bobby Finke abolishes the American and NCAA record in the mile -The rest of SEC, ACC...

The Social Kick Podcast #022- Current events from 2020-04-05T15:14:34

Thanks for joining us for our weekly Social Kick Podcast!

The whole gang is back as Luke returns from his travels.

In this episode they discuss current 🏊results: - SEC...

The Social Kick Podcast #020- First Facebook Live with Current Events from 2020-04-05T15:13:50

Who's excited for the Premiere of the Facebook Live premiere of The Social Kick Podcast!

In this episode, Luke Paddington Bryan Lundquist John Mullen and Justin Huynh discuss: NCAA Swimm...

The Social Kick Podcast #024- NCAA Conference Meets, Sun Yang and Coronavirus from 2020-04-04T09:48:27

In this Facebook Live of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys discuss: Conference Meet Round-Up -Pac-12 Women: Abbey Weitzeil, Stanford Women -B10 Men: Michigan wins big -Big 12 -Pac-12 Men -Proje...

The Social Kick Podcast #025- Current events and Early Impact of the Coronavirus from 2020-04-04T09:46:59

This week the guys discuss: NCAA Swimming • Pac-12 Men, Reece Whitley and Cal • The impact of coronavirus Pro Swim Series Des Moines • Regan Smith • Michael Andrew • Caleb Dressel • Brent Hayd...

The Social Kick Podcast #028 - Former World Record Holder Milo Cavic from 2020-04-03T06:09:25

In this episode of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys sit down with Olympic silver medalist and former World Record Holder Milorad Cavic. Milorad is most well known for his historic 100-m butterf...

The Social Kick Podcast #027 - Olympic Bronze Medalist Discusses his View on the Olympics and the Olympics being Postponed from 2020-03-26T15:22:34

In this episode, the guys are joined by 5x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist George Bovell.

In this episode we discuss:

-How George knows Luke.

-George's experience at...

The Social Kick Podcast #026 - Will they postpone the Olympics? from 2020-03-23T14:04:47

With the 'shelter in place' in the Bay Area, the boys join on a full remote session to discuss:

Covid-19 - USA, Japan, and other swimming federations propose to postpone Olympics - USA S...

The Social Kick Podcast #019 - Breaking Down Women in Coaching with Carlene Takaki from 2020-02-19T06:25:59

In this episode, the crew welcomes Carlene Takaki. Carlene is a coach for PASA Rinconada for their 13-14 year old age group. Carlene recounts her last race which was the 200 fly at the 2008 Olym...

The Social Kick Podcast #018 - Jonty Skinner and Swimming Comebacks from 2020-02-12T03:10

✋Who's excited for the Premiere of the Facebook Live premiere of The Social Kick Podcast!

In this episode, the guys

➡️ NCAA Swimming ➡️ Jonty Skinner ➡️ Rivalry Dual Meets ➡️ Cul...

The Social Kick Podcast #017 - Swim Meet Round-up and 1996 Olympic Game from 2020-02-07T15:10:33

In this episode, we discuss top races from the Knoxville Pro Series Swim meet, FINA Champions Swim Series, Australian State meet, and NCAA meets. Then, we have some fun reminiscing on the 1996 A...

The Social Kick Podcast #016 - Is the US Open still a valued meet? from 2019-12-06T17:38:15

The guys get back together to talk about the US Open. They the importance of the meet in today's circuit of elite competitions and look forward to some of the upcoming swims. It is a debate on w...

The Social Kick Podcast #015 - Olympics Workout Game 2 from 2019-11-28T03:32

"Coach Justin" writes the guys another workout based on Olympics distances. Justin calls out the set, then for each rep, he names an Olympic finalist, their place and time. Luke, Bryan, and John...

The Social Kick Podcast #014 - Sun Yang Doping Case and ISL American Derby from 2019-11-25T12:31:55

The guys get together to chat about the recent news on Sun Yang's hearing. Bryan goes into detail about the differences in drug testing organizations but the guys agree that it is unlikely Sun Y...

The Social Kick Podcast #13 - 2008 Olympics Workout Game from 2019-11-14T07:33:05

We shake this up this week with a game. "Coach Justin" writes a workout for Luke, Bryan and John based on the 2008 Olympic Games. Using only Olympic events, Justin calls out a set with repeats, usi...

The Social Kick Podcast #012 - High School Swimming in the US from 2019-11-08T13:30:09

During a week in the fall when Luke was traveling, the guys start off talking about scholarships in NCAA swimming and then dive into their experiences swimming in US High Schools. From recruitin...

The Social Kick Podcast #011 - NCAA Rule Changes, Week 4 ISL Review and Rowdy Gaines Trivia from 2019-10-31T06:10

We’re halfway through a wild first season of pro swimming. The guys recap week 4 of ISL action from Budapest and preview the upcoming ISL derbies in November. They get into the impact of the NCA...

The Social Kick Podcast #010 - Week 3 ISL Review and 2020 ISL Predictions from 2019-10-24T10:48:56

Week 3 of the ISL wraps up and the guys chat about the competition, ways for the ISL to improve, top swims and much more. They also talk about what the ISL will do next year with new swimmers, f...

The Social Kick Podcast #009 - ISL Week 2 Reactions and Recent Doping News from 2019-10-17T06:00

The guys go over the 2nd ISL meet. Bryan is impressed over the camaraderie at the meet and Luke is blown away the fast swimming and “hard work” put in. In recent news with Conor Dwyer, the guy's...

The Social Kick Podcast #008 - ISL Week 1 Reactions from 2019-10-11T17:34:02

The full crew is back for a recap on the first ever match of the new professional swim league, the International Swim League aka ISL. Luke the Historian returns from travels to share some perspecti...

The Social Kick Podcast #007 - Discussing the Rules of the Upcoming International Swim League (ISL) from 2019-10-03T13:50:25

In this episode, The Social Kick Podcast goes through the rules of the International Swim League (ISL). We discuss the aspects we're excited about and which areas we feel need clarity and improv...

The Social Kick Podcast #006 - Breaking Down the University of Texas Swimming Dominance from 2019-10-02T09:04:33

In this episode, The Social Kick Podcast has our first guest….Wade Kelley. Many of you haven’t heard of Wade, but he swam with a lot of the 2000 and 2004 US Olympic team at the University of Tex...

The Social Kick Podcast #005 - What it Takes to Become a Swimming Nation from 2019-09-26T14:10:54

In this episode, Luke, Bryan, and John discuss their recent experience with their workshop with Trinidad and Tobago while Justin holds down the fort in California. They discuss countries on the ...

The Social Kick Podcast #004 - Favorite Swimming Race from the Summer from 2019-09-17T05:16:19

In this episode, the guys talk about their favorite races from the summer meets. Luke is hesitant to name his favorite race, but brings up names from the distant past. Then they get into the big...

The Social Kick Podcast #003 - What do You Think About the Olympic Changes? from 2019-09-02T16:56

Swimming this summer was full of fast races. We discuss altitude training and racing, as well as the changes to the upcoming Olympics. We break down the mixed relays, Katie Ledecky's possible Ol...

The Social Kick Podcast #002 - Happy Olympics Day from 2019-09-02T16:54:47

The group officially cheer to our new name, "The Social Kick Podcast (SKP)" and celebrate Justin's birthday :) We also discuss the Olympic experience, as Bryan Lundquist discusses his experience...

The Social Kick Podcast #001 - Tell Us About Your Last Swimming Race from 2019-09-02T16:54:32

Dive into episode 1 of The Social Kick Podcast and learn about our swimming backgrounds, experiences, and join us as we breakdown our final "competitive" swimming races. We also dive into peak p...