Michael Andrew is back. This time, with an Olympic gold medal and World Record representing the stars and stripes. Brett and MA break down each of his 3 individual swims at the Tokyo Olympics and dive face first into being vilified and targeted for being unvaccinated. Remember when Christine Brennan called him a bad, selfish teammate in USA Today ? How about when Maya DiRado threw him under the bus on Twitter two days before the start of the Olympics? Would you believe a USA Swimming team manage...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Nobody has ever swum the 50 or the 100 SCM Breaststroke as fast as Alia Atkinson. In this short clip, she discusses the things that were the most important to her in her breaststroke training and breaststroke technique. Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and...
Jan 16, 2022•5 min
Swim Angelfish is made up of two amazing women, Ailene Tisser (Physical Therapist) and Cindy Freedman (Occupational Therapist). After 10 years as aquatic therapists, they created a comprehensive, online certification program for adaptive swim lessons. The Swim Whisperer course walks you through 20 real-life case studies to teach you the techniques and strategies to service swimmers with autism, anxiety, physical, motor, and sensory conditions. Arm your instructors with the toolbox to overcome ob...
Jan 14, 2022•30 min
Alia Atkinson is the fastest woman ever in the 50 and 100 SCM Breaststrokes. Born and raised in Jamaica, she won 4 individual World Championship titles and swam at 5 Olympics Games! At her final swim meet, 2021 Fina SC World Championships, Alia was disqualified in her best event, the 50 Breaststroke. Nobody told her why. She came back and placed 4th in the 100 Breaststroke. Alia talks about breaststroke technique, breaststroke training, her mentality in the ready room, having longevity in the sp...
Jan 13, 2022•50 min
Will Perry is a 2020 Tokyo Paralympian from Great Britain. He was born with dwarfism and is sick and tired of being laughed at, mocked, and bullied every day. "Do you know what it's like to be looked at and laughed at every single day?" - Will Perry Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disa...
Jan 13, 2022•31 min
Here are a couple of the 200 Free sets Steven Tigg & Duncan Scott used pre British Olympic Trials + the Tokyo Olympics... Thur Am April 1st '21 [6x50 '200RP' 2 @ r15, 2@ r10, 2@ r5/10min easy swim/4x50 'Back End 100' r30,20,10/15min easy swim/2x50 'Max- No Air' on 4:00] Thurs Pm April 1 '21 2x[3x100 'Back End 200' on 2:00, 400Easy] avg 52.5 Fri Am April 2 '21 [Stand up 200 Free + 100 Fly] 1'48.0 + 53.7 Fri Pm April 2 '21 [Stand up 200 Free + 100 Fly] 1'47.3 + 53.6 Sat Am July 17 '21 [50 'Div...
Jan 11, 2022•5 min
Steven Tigg is the Head Coach at the National Swimming Academy at the University of Stirling (Scotland) where he coaches Olympic and World Champion Duncan Scott , among others. Steven is also the Head Coach for the London Roar of the International Swimming League . 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 00:04 Hello Steven Tigg 00:30 Scotland vs Great Britain 02:45 Steven Tigg Bio 05:30 Funding 07:15 Coaching Duncan Scott 10:00 Peaty's Confidence 13:41 Bad Days 17:40 Evolution of Duncan Scott 20:30 Me...
Jan 10, 2022•52 min
What is the definition of commitment? Listen to Wayne Goldsmith tell this epic story coaching on deck with David Marsh while watching Ryan Lochte. "The difference between an athlete that's committed and not committed is the difference between choosing the easy way vs the hard way..." - David Marsh Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills ne...
Jan 09, 2022•5 min
Nick Santos is the fastest man ever over 50 meters butterfly. What are his secrets to swimming fast fly? When swimming sprint butterfly, you need to focus on staying flat as possible. Yes you are still undulating but going too far down or up is the wrong direction. Enjoy sprinting butterfly with 50 SCM Fly World record holder, Nick Santos! Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM...
Jan 07, 2022•2 min
Lucy Dring is a 19 year old swimmer from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. She is the first 50 Kick Challenge Women's Champion! And she took down the star of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, fellow compatriot, Emma McKeon! She's studying Para-Medicine and swims for Luke Stafford at Sunshine Coast Grammar School . 32.07 00:00 Hello Lucy Dring 02:40 Taking down Emma McKeon 03:30 How are you so good at flutter kicking 05:00 Shooting for 31 06:35 Studying Para-Medicine 09:00 Congrats & Good Luck Support ...
Jan 07, 2022•9 min
Wayne Goldsmith is an author , educator, mentor, and podcaster. In the mid-90's he developed and managed the National Sports science/sports medicine program for Swimming Australia. He spent loads of time working with the likes of John Carew, Gennadi Touretski, Bill Sweetenham, Don Talbot, and more. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee, Sydney Roosters NRL, Tennis Australia, Australian Rugby Union/Wallabies, Singapore Sports Council, Swimming South Africa, and more. Subscribe to...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Brett, Nate, and Sonny talk about swimming. Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERIOR SWIM TIMING : Run a swim meet with ease from your laptop. SST is...
Jan 05, 2022•41 min
Brazilian Nicholas Santos has been competing at the highest level of swimming for two decades. He is the current World Record holder in the Men's 50 SCM Butterfly (tied with Sebastian Szabo). He medaled in the 50 Fly at 2015, 2017, and 2019 LCM World Championships. Just last month in Abu Dhabi, Santos captured his 3rd SC World Championship title at age 41. Brett raced Nick in the 50 Free at 2001 World Championships in Fukuoka. World Champion at 41! Enjoy! 00:00 Destro Swim Towers 00:20 Hello Nic...
Jan 03, 2022•40 min
Nate Tschohl is the Founder of Swimnerd, one of swimming's most innovative companies. They created the Swimnerd Digital Pace Clock which can be controlled by the Swimnerd mobile app. At the start of 2021, they released their 2nd product, a live results software for swim meets called Swimnerd Live . Next week the first shipment of Swimnerd Personal Pace Clocks are leaving the factory. These tiny 6 digit clocks can fit in your pocket or your mesh bag. This is how he went from police officer to swi...
Dec 29, 2021•43 min
We are closing in on 1,000,000 views and 100,000 hours of watch time in 2021... That's good for a 4x from 2020. Thank you for watching! Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. G...
Dec 27, 2021•19 min
Kelsi Dahlia is a professional swimmer from the United States. She has been training at the University of Louisville for the last 10 years. She is a member of the Cali Condors of the International Swimming League. In the ISL Final, Kelsi broke the 100 SCM Fly World Record (54.59). At Louisville, she won the 100 and 200 Fly at NCAA's in back to back years (2015, 2016). Kelsi has been a relay monster for Team USA. In her collection is an Olympic gold medal from Rio and 14 World Championship relay ...
Dec 23, 2021•42 min
Chuck Destro is the owner of Destro Machines. He created the Destro Swim Tower and other bucket system innovations. “I graduated from Purdue University in 2014 as a mechanical engineer and swimmer. Afterwards, I spent several years as a machine designer in automotive and manufacturing facilities. What I learned is that making an athlete is a lot like making a machine. When we build a machine, we use exact measurements, designs, plans, schedules, and conduct trials. After each revision, we quanti...
Dec 21, 2021•27 min
Brett and Nate watch swimming with Jared Pike. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERIOR SWIM TIMING : Run a swim meet with ease from your lap...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Rolandas Gimbutis is a 3x Olympic swimmer from Lithuania. He was an All-American for the University of California. This interview is about how Rolandas founded Aquavolo, the business that invented Drag Sox, among other products. Drag Sox is a sponsor of the show from the beginning. You can get 10% off a pair of Drag Sox now through December. Just use the coupon code BRETT at checkout! Do yourself a favor and get yourself a pair of Drag Sox made by Aquavolo. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SO...
Dec 20, 2021•31 min
Brett & Nate watching swimming with Jared Pike. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERIOR SWIM TIMING : Run a swim meet with ease from you...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Brett and Nate watching swimming. Today's special guests include Josh Prenot, Jared Pike, and Maxime Rooney! Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! ...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Brett and Nate watch Day 2 of the Fina SC World Championships. Today's special guest was Coach Andre from Swimcast. Check out his German podcast all about swimming. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the glob...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Drew Kibler is a senior at the University of Texas. He placed 3rd at US Olympic Trials in the 200 Freestyle. He swam 2nd on the Men's 4x200 Free Relay in Tokyo splitting a 1:45.5. Fresh off the Minnesota Invite, Drew went 19.1/43.0/1:33.2 in the 50/100/200 Free SCY unshaved, untapered. Drew swam for Carmel and Chris Plumb in high school. Enjoy! 00:00 Hearing impairment 03:00 Senior at Texas 04:45 No COVID 06:30 Texas in the SEC 07:55 Mental swimmer 11:25 Process oriented goals 13:30 200 Free Rac...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Brett and Nate watch Day 1 of the Fina SC World Championships. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERIOR SWIM TIMING : Run a swim meet with ea...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 50 min
Brett and Nate talk about swimming. Today's special guest is Riptide Aquatics swim coach, Jared Pike . Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERI...
Dec 15, 2021•50 min
Tim Hinchey III is the President & CEO of USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation . Before coming back to his true love, Tim spent time in the MLS, NBA, NHL, and the English Premier League. He swam for UC Irvine in the late 80's and is still an active US Masters swimmer and volunteer swim coach. Tim and his wife Mia are proud parents to 6! 00:00 Hello Tim Hinchey 03:45 President & CEO 05:30 Learn to Swim 09:17 Aquavolo Drag Sox 09:45 Premier League 10:45 Becoming CEO 12:00 Mike Unge...
Dec 13, 2021•55 min
Felipe Lima has 6 World Championship medals. In 2021, at 36 years old, he swam best times in both the 100 Breast long course (59.1) and short course (56.6). Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leade...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Dan Flack has been the Head Coach of Baylor School and Baylor Swim Club for the last 15 years. Baylor School is a leading private, boarding school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have had tremendous success under his leadership. Growing up in Philadelphia, Coach Flack swam for Hall of Fame swim coach Dick Shoulberg at Germantown Academy. He went on to become ACC Champion at the University of North Carolina. Coach Flack has served on 5 Team USA Jr. National Team coaching staffs. His coaching phil...
Dec 06, 2021•57 min
Ben Proud is fresh off winning ISL titles in both the Men's 50 Free and 50 Fly. Listen to how he uses visualization in his training regiment and goal setting. From Episode 213 with the fastest Brit ever, Ben Proud. Support Our Sponsors: AQUAVOLO DRAG SOX : Build power and strength in the water with Drag Sox made by AquaVolo. Use code "brett" at checkout and receive 10% off. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory ...
Dec 05, 2021•7 min
Grant House is a Senior at Arizona State University. He took a redshirt year to train for the Tokyo Olympics and another redshirt year when COVID hit. Grant is coming off the NC State/GAC Invite where he posted best times in the 100 Free (42.06), the 200 Free (1:31.73), and the 200 IM (1:42.05). He also had monster relay splits (18.6/41.0) helping ASU to set new school records. Enjoy! 00:00 Swimming Sponsors 03:30 Hello Grant House 04:00 COVID year 08:08 Working in the shadows 10:30 Failing ment...
Dec 03, 2021•56 min
