Tim Hinchey stops by to talk about the greatest swim meet ever, USA Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months fre...
Jun 16, 2024•41 min
Brett, Sonny, and Kurt talk about swimming, including Titmus' 200 Free World Record over her bff Mollie O. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months fre...
Jun 12, 2024•48 min
Kensey McMahon opens up about the devastating impact of her four-year ban from swimming after testing positive for Vadadustat, a dialysis drug not FDA approved or available in America. Brett delves into the unexpected events leading to her ban, the challenges she faced in trying to clear her name, and her hopes for policy changes to prevent similar situations for other athletes. Our Sponsors: ...
Jun 10, 2024•39 min
Brett talks with Pat Forde, Sports Illustrated sports journalist, and McGee Moody, former Head Coach of William & Mary and the University of South Carolina. Together, they delve into the profound changes sweeping through NCAA athletics, focusing on how these shifts impact athletes and coaches, as well as the entire sport of swimming. With insights from their extensive careers, they aim to bring clarity to a time of unprecedented transition. Our Sponsors: ...
Jun 06, 2024•52 min
In this emotionally powerful interview, Brett sits down with Matt Kredich, the Head Coach of the University of Tennessee swim team. Matt opens up about the tragic loss of his son, Ben Kredich, and how this heart-wrenching experience has profoundly impacted his life and coaching career. From the initial shock and mourning to the long-term journey of finding purpose, Matt shares his deeply personal story. The conversation also highlights the successful passage of legislation inspired by Ben’s deat...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Brett Hawke speaks with Riley Gaines about her journey from collegiate swimmer to advocate for women's sports. Riley shares her experiences at the U.S. Olympic Trials, the pivotal race against Lia Thomas, and how her faith has guided her through unexpected challenges. She also discusses her recent book, "Swimming Against the Current," and her ongoing efforts to protect women's sports and ensure fairness. Get her new book here! Our Sponsors: ...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Nobody has broken 22 seconds more times than Bruno Fratus. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset pu...
May 29, 2024•59 min
Two days after winning the NCAA Championship, Bob Bowman became the Head Coach of Texas Swimming. Luckily for Arizona State, they replaced him with Herbie Behm who then went on to hire Dave Salo. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets....
May 24, 2024•46 min
Australian Brooke Hanson opens up about her incredible journey from missing two Olympic teams to achieving her dream of standing on the Olympic podium. She shares powerful stories of setbacks, struggles with self-doubt and reinventing herself physically and mentally. Most inspiring are Brooke's reflections on the importance of self-belief and focusing inward rather than outward comparisons. Her story is one of perseverance, spirit and never giving up that will motivate all athletes pursuing thei...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Renowned coach and physiologist Dr. Jan Olbrecht discusses modern approaches to sprint training in swimming. Dr. Olbrecht shares insights from his extensive research and experience working with elite athletes. He explores topics like individualizing training programs, aerobic capacity development, recovery strategies, and periodization models. Dr. Olbrecht also examines how biomechanics and technique continue to evolve. Coaches will gain valuable scientific perspectives and practical guidelines ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Brett, Sonny, Megs, Kurt, and Nate talk about the hot button items going on in the sport of swimming. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual m...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Sam Hoekstra is in the middle of a 100-day swimming challenge - where he swims a 50 freestyle at maximum effort every day. Sam discusses his progress over the challenge, going from times in the low 22 seconds to consistently in the low 20 second range. He credits improvements in his technique, strength, and mental focus. Brett interviews Sam about the challenge and what he has learned. They discuss the importance of sprint training, mental preparation, and recovery for swimming performance. They...
May 06, 2024•58 min
Daniel Moedas is the head physiotherapist for the Portuguese Swimming Federation. He works with athletes to prevent injuries, optimize performance, and expedite recovery from injuries. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/Sw...
May 02, 2024•44 min
New Zealand swimmer and coach Laura Quilter talks about redefining her approach to speed training. Laura achieved lifetime best times after reducing her training volume but focusing on high-intensity sessions 3 times per week. She emphasizes improving her technique through drills and exercises to develop power and body positioning in the water. They debate the traditional definition of "base training" and importance of incorporating speed and intensity work throughout training. Our Sponsors: ...
Apr 29, 2024•58 min
Nick Butler , from Eye Opening Media , discusses the ongoing controversy around 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance in 2021. While authorities claimed contamination caused the results, international bodies accepted this without thorough review, leading to accusations of a mishandled investigation and calls for further transparency. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: ...
Apr 23, 2024•49 min
Brett & Sonny go LIVE. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr
Kosuke Kitajima is considered one of the greatest breaststrokers of all time. He won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in both the 100 & 200 breaststrokes at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympics. Since retiring, Kitajima has worked as a sports agent and is currently the president of the Tokyo Swimming Association, where he aims to help elevate Japanese swimming and bring more athletes to the international stage. Our Sponsors: ...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Swimming legend Jack Bauerle sits down for an in-depth interview about his storied 43-year career as coach of the University of Georgia swimming program. Coach Jack's swimmers won 7x NCAA team titles and 40 Olympic medals. He reflects on his influences, coaching philosophies, and the secrets to his incredible success in developing numerous national and Olympic champions. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about coaching (or in some cases, not coaching) iconic swimmers like Nic Fink, Courtney Sh...
Apr 11, 2024•50 min
World Champion Claire Curzan gives an inside look at her training process leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. Claire discusses how she developed her skills from a young age, the importance of kicking technique in her events, and her training under UVA Head Coach Todd DeSorbo. She also opens up about overcoming disappointments, balancing multiple strokes in her schedule, and maintaining focus amid the pressures of high-level competition. Claire provides insights into her mental preparation, long co...
Apr 08, 2024•43 min
James Magnussen was offered $1 million by the new Enhanced Games to break the World Record in the 50 Freestyle. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual m...
Apr 04, 2024•48 min
Coach Bob Bowman is headed to Austin, Texas to take over for the retired, Eddie Reese. From one GOAT to another. Several years ago Bob gave a speech entitled, "The Characteristics of Champions". In this episode, Brett turns the tables to find out how these characteristics relate to him, Bob Bowman, as a champion swim coach. "How do I become the next Bob Bowman?" Enjoy this one from the archives. Our Sponsors: ...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Markus Marthaler is a former Swiss national champion swimmer turned triathlete and coach. Online, he provides technique videos for all four strokes, helping people learn to swim faster. Closing in on 40, Markus is now trying to become the first human to ever swim from Tobago to Trinidad! Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: ...
Mar 25, 2024•54 min
One of the world's greatest breaststrokers of all-time, 6x Olympic medalist, Brendan Hansen! Brett asks Brendan about his swimming career, including his experiences at the Olympics, reflections on his achievements, and the evolution of competitive swimming. They delve into Brendan's thoughts on contemporary swimmers, like Adam Peaty, and the strategic advancements in breaststroke technique. They also discuss Brendan's views on coaching, the influence of coaches like Eddie Reese, and the camarade...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Spanish Olympic swimmer Hugo Gonzalez reflects on winning gold at the 2024 World Championships and what it means for Spanish swimming. He discusses his training group at Cal under Coach Dave Durden and how it has helped him improve. Gonzalez shares his preparation for this summer, including altitude training and a long course schedule leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hugo also talks about the challenges of transitioning from college to pro swimming and qualifying more Spanish athletes for ...
Mar 18, 2024•37 min
Australian Charlie Hawke grew up in Newcastle, initially swimming butterfly and backstroke before transitioning more to freestyle events. He shares his success representing the University of Alabama and goals of making the Australian Olympic team. Brett offers advice on Charlie's training, recovery, and acclimation plans in the lead up to the Australian Olympic Trials and NCAA championships. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Charlie's journey and strategies for balancing training peaks as he ...
Mar 14, 2024•56 min
Likith Prema is the fastest breaststroke swimmer in India and is working to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with a...
Mar 11, 2024•41 min
World Champion Aussie sprinter, Isaac Cooper, discusses his training philosophy, his experiences winning medals at the Doha World Championships, and his goal of becoming the fastest man in the world. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, a...
Mar 06, 2024•59 min
Hunter Armstrong covers many aspects of his swimming career and experiences representing Team USA. Most recently, at the World Championships in Doha, Hunter won 7 medals. He won the 100 Backstroke individually and went 47/145 on the freestyle relays. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's S...
Mar 04, 2024•57 min
Meet the 2024 50 Freestyle World Champion, Vlad Bukhov . Vlad is a 21 year old Ukrainian living, training, and studying in Kiev. He discusses his journey from discovering his talent for sprinting at age 15 to winning gold at the World Championships last month, upsetting Cam McEvoy by just .01. In Doha, Vlad went from 21.7 to 21.3. Bukhov shares details of his grueling training regimen and calm mental approach in the face of immense pressure. He offers a unique perspective on preparing for major ...
Feb 28, 2024•52 min
Following a quick bathroom break, here's part 2. This week we are revisiting our #1 downloaded podcast of all-time, a two and a half hour marathon with the Head Coach of St. Peters Western Swimming Club, DEAN BOXALL! Dean is the coach for Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan, and Elijah Winnington - just to name a few. Dean will be back for another debrief after Paris. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: ...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 33 min
