The SwimSwam Podcast

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

2024 Olympian Josh Matheny Announces Departure from Indiana

2024 Olympian and recent Pan Pacs silver medalist in the 200 Breast Josh Matheny has announced he's leaving Indiana University in search of a new training home. In June,

Hubi Kos Clears Air About Milak Comments After Relay Gold, Reflects on Near WR in 200 Back

Hungary's Hubi Kos had a triple-crown performance in Paris at the European Championships. Winning the 200 Back and 200 IM individually, Kos also swam on Hungary's winning

Jack Alexy on Popovici, Milak, Pan Zhanle and the Road to LA2028

Jack Alexy joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast to break down his Pan Pacific Championships performance and where those swims place him in a very elite, very c

Carson Foster Speaks Openly on 3-Medal Performance at Pan Pacs, 4x200 Free Relay, Bob Bowman Taper

2x Olympic medalist Carson Foster returned to the SwimSwam Podcast to debrief the recent Pan Pacific Championships and the 2025-26 season. At Pan Pacs, Foster hauled in 3

Sam Short Reflects on Dominant Season & Historic Swims, Looks Toward Distance World Records

Sam Short had a historic summer that saw him break numerous barriers and top the podium nearly every time he got in the pool. At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Short

2026 Euros & Pan Pacific REVIEW | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

Join as we go IN DEPTH and discuss everything European and Pan Pacific Championships.