The SwimSwam Podcast

Reviewing the UVA Pro Am, World Cup #3, and CSL Match #5 | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the SCM Pro Meet at Virginia, the last stop of the World Cup, and the 5th match of the CSL.

From NCAA Champion to Competitor Swim VP: Kristen Linehan’s Journey Through the Sport

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with Kristen Linehan Omli, VP of Competitor Swim, one of the most recognizable equipment brands on pool decks ac

DeSorbo Breaks Down UVA’s Loaded Pro Meet Oct 15-16 Featuring Douglass, Marchand & Many More

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast with have Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo and Virginia Associate Head Coach Tyler Fenwick. Virginia is hosting what could be

CSL, World Cup, & WORLD RECORD Flurry | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the first two stops of the World Cup, Matches 3&4 of the CSL, and generally the insane amount of fast swims we've s

Katharine Berkoff on American Records, Sara Curtis’ 26.56 & The Road to LA 2028

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have 3-time Pan Pacific Championships gold medalist, Katharine Berkoff. Berkoff is coming off a huge summer, sweeping her

Night Swim Joins Breakdown to Discuss CSL Premiere | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

The SwimSwam Breakdown is joined today by Elvis Burroughs and Dax Hill, AKA Night Swim, to discuss the first two matches of the College Swimming League.

Asian Games So Far, UVA SCM Pro Am, & Casas Coaching | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the Asian Games so far, UVA's SCM Pro Am Meet in October, and Shaine Casas coaching high school. 

Angharad Evans on Leaving NCAA, Prevailing Through Pressure, and Ascending to The Top of the World

Angharad Evans has had a heck of a summer, raking in 7 medals across the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. This included double individual gold (100/200 Brea

2026 Asian Games Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

Today, we are previewing the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, which start on Sunday, September 2026.

Inside Virginia: Todd DeSorbo On Training Douglass, Walsh And Swimming’s Fastest Women

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo. DeSorbo sits at the center of the most powerful women’s training group in swimming,

Casas Leaves Texas, Kornev Turns Down NCAA, & ASCA World Clinic | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Worlds medalist Shaine Casas leaving Texas, what Russian sprint star Egor Kornev could have done in the NCAA, and t

Kate Douglass On Chasing Sub-23 50 Free And Her Road To LA 2028

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Olympic Champion, World Champion, and 6-time 2026 Pan Pacific Championship medalist Kate Douglass. Douglass built her

Nikita Sheremet Explains Monster Sprint Progression to 21.1, What Has Worked So Well at Louisville

19-Year-Old Nikita Sheremet had just about as good a sprint season as one can have. After becoming an NCAA All-American for Louisville in the 50 free as a freshman, Shere

Matsushita's Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Tomoyuki Matsushita's medley magnificence, the recently announced 2026-27 USA National Team, and the SCM qualifier,

Regan Smith on Training Under Bowman, Chasing the Perfect Taper, and the Road Ahead

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with 8-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith after a 2026 season that has been fast, revealing and, at times, frustr

Lani Pallister Returns to SwimSwam Podcast After Historic Ledecky Defeat, 10-Medal Summer Haul

Lani Pallister had perhaps one of the most successful summers in history in terms of medals won. She went to the Commonwealth Games and was dominant, winning the 400-800-

Jake Gibbons: College Recruiting Is Changing. Here’s What Swim Families Need to Know

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Head Varsity Coach at The Bolles School Jake Gibbons. This is Jake’s second time on the podcast. We skip most of the

How Van Mathias Reinvented Himself Into an American Record Holder

This is a GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast. Joining us today is Van Mathias, one of the most fascinating comeback stories in American swimming. Mathias' path to becom

Gretchen Walsh Opens Up On Losing A World Record, Chasing More, And The Road Ahead

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we have Gretchen Walsh, fresh off her haul of seven medals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships: five golds and two silvers

Marchand's Freestyle Potential, US Pro's Relocating, & ISL's Return | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how likely it is to see Leon Marchand competing in freestyle at LA28, US Pro's finding new training bases, and the