The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast

Learn to Swim Month and Provider of the Year: Episode 49

Host Charlie, and Aquatics Partnership Manager Erin Cummins, are joined by Karen Baxter from 2025 Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year, Enjoy East Ren, durin

2026 Swimming Season Review: Episode 48

Host Charlie chats to National Coach Ian Wright at the conclusion of the 2026 swimming season, including his thoughts on Glasgow 2026 and Scottish contribution to British

The Big Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preview: Episode 47

Charlie sits down with Swimming Team Leader Ian Wright to look at Team Scotland's chances in the pool ahead of Glasgow 2026. The pair look at relay opportunities, exciti

Episode 46: From Glasgow to Glasgow - a second Scottish Commonwealth Games for Lucy Hope

Charlie sits down with Double Olympian Lucy Hope to chat over the full circle moment of appearing at two Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 12 years apart. They chat through

Episode 45: Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace takes us back to Glasgow 2014

As part of our Glasgow 2026 video series of the Aqua Pod, we catch up with Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace. He shares with us his memories of Glasgow 2014, including:

Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie

Host Charlie chats with Adam Wilkie as he sets off on a year of adventure to see if he can match his fathers 50 year old mark in the 200m Breaststroke - then a World Reco

Episode 43: 2026 Scottish Cup Finals Preview

Host Charlie chats to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke about the upcoming 2026 Water Polo Scottish Cup Final Day, previewing all six games!

Episode 42: Open Water Special

On this episode of the Aqua Pod, we take an overview of the upcoming Open Water season with coaches Kirsten Geary and Jenn Davis. The pair discuss their experiences in t

Episode 41: Aquatics GB Championships Preview

With the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships fast approaching, Charlie caught up with Scottish National Team swimmers Brodie Gordon-Gibson and Lucy Grieve. They chat thro

Episode 40: Pre SNAGS Coach Catchup

Ahead of the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships Charlie catches up with coaches Laura Bowie and Jamie Ward. They chat about: coaching in Trinidad at the

Episode 39: Dumfries ASC - Club of the Year

On this episode we take a closer look at the work of Scottish Swimming's Club of the Year - Dumfries Amateur Swimming Club. Host Charlie chats to Dumfries Head Coach Ant

Episode 38: Chatting Scottish Masters

Host Charlie catches up with swimmers Rob Lee and Kelly McIntosh to discuss all things Masters! They talk about the drive to train and compete, the pull of the Masters c

Episode 37: Scottish Swimming Hustings Part 2

On this episode of The Aqua Pod we bring you part two of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd, Neil Bibby, Lorn

Episode 36: Scottish Swimming Hustings Part 1

This week we bring you a special edition of The Aqua Pod, with part one of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd

Episode 35: Scottish Diving and the Aqua Update

In the first episode of 2026 Charlie speaks with new Scottish Diving Talent Pathway Developer Judy Wardlaw about her new role and what it entails. The pair also look ahea

Episode 34: Short Course and 2025 Review!

In the last episode of 2025 Charlie and Scottish National Swimming Coach Ian Wright review the Short Course Season, look back at their 2025 highlights and chat through th

Episode 33: EU Nations Tournament Review

On this episode of The Aqua Pod, Charlie speaks to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke - both coaches involved in the National water Polo Squads in Scotland. The group review S

Episode 32: Learn to Swim Ambassadors Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw and Alan Lynn

Charlie hosts the second of two panel discussions from the Learn to Swim 10 year anniversary celebration. He chats to Olympic champion Duncan Scott, Paralympic medallist

Episode 31: 10 Years of Learn to Swim

In this special episode of The Aqua Pod, host Charlie chairs a panel discussion with three Scottish Swimming CEOs from over the 10 Years of the National Learn to Swim Fra

Episode 30: Rory Dickson - from SNAGS silver to European silver

Charlie catches up with University of Stirling Breaststroker Rory Dickson on the latest episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss managing the challenge of joining a big