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Night Swim Podcast

Dax and Elvisnightswimpod.com
Dive into the depths of the swimming with the Night Swim Podcast, hosted by former NCAA champion and Texas Longhorns standout Dax Hill and Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, and sommelier Elvis Burrows. When the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Unedited and unrehearsed stories from Olympic trials, NCAA battles, training hacks, life after the lane lines, and epic pool-deck laughs. Elite swimmers. Zero filter. Perfect for masters swimmers, coaches, and swim nerds who live for chlorine.
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Episodes

Was This a FALSE START?! Swimming Controversy Breakdown

A call that has the swimming world divided—was it actually a false start or did officials get it wrong? We break down the race, the rules, and why this moment has everyone arguing.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Apr 12, 202618 min

NCAA Men’s 2026 Recap: Texas Wins, Cal Collapses, Arizona State Surprises

Texas wins the NCAA Men’s title, Florida takes 2nd, Indiana 3rd. We review our predictions, discuss Cal’s disappointing finish without full Dave Durden focus, Arizona State’s relay strength vs depth issues, UVA men’s top-10 finish, and what Bob Bowman’s first year really showed. From dominant performances to shocking results, we break down everything that went down at Men’s NCAAs. Who showed up? Who flopped? And what actually matters heading into Olympic season?🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightS...

Apr 09, 202617 min

David Marsh Leaves Cal – What Happened & Where Does He Go Next?

David Marsh is leaving Cal after two NCAA titles as associate head coach. We discuss his massive influence on sprinting, his CEO-style coaching, why he may have shrunk himself at Cal, and predictions for his next move (consulting or international?). 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's...

Apr 07, 202613 min

Trans Ban in Women’s Sports: Finally Common Sense or Still Messy?

Dax and Elvis discuss the new rule requiring athletes to compete based on sex at birth. They dive into the importance of precise language, why words like “racist” and “Nazi” have lost meaning, the rare intersex cases like Caster Semenya, and why biological males should not compete against biological females. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Ba...

Apr 05, 202630 min

Marshall Women’s Swim Team Reinstated After Being Cut – Is It Safe?

Marshall University reinstated their women’s swimming team just one month after cutting it. We discuss how fast it happened, skepticism about long-term safety, advice for the athletes, and why other teams flying private should help fund their endowment. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burr...

Apr 04, 202626 min

Private Jets at NCAAs?! Something Isn’t Adding Up

Multiple women’s swim teams chartered private jets to NCAA Championships while other programs are being eliminated for budget reasons. We call out the hypocrisy, recruiting flex culture, and question where the money is really going. 🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Apr 03, 202610 min

B-Finals Are Gone… Will They Bring Them Back Next Year?

We debate the elimination of B-finals at NCAAs. Is the meet now dead? We propose a better solution (top 3 auto to A-final + semifinals) and Elvis predicts B-finals return within 1–2 years because “swimming is soft.” 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care),...

Apr 02, 20268 min

UVA Women 6-Peat NCAA Champions – How Do You Beat Them?

UVA women win their 6th straight NCAA title. We break down their dominance, Sarah Curtis’ celebration, the talent gap, and what it would actually take (psychological warfare) for another team like Texas to knock them off.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin c...

Apr 01, 202611 min

Indiana Diving Coach Defends Killing B-Finals – Fans Are PISSED

Drew Johansen wrote an open letter supporting the new NCAA format with no B-finals. We discuss why it feels tone-deaf, possible ulterior motives, how it benefits diving, and why the swimming community is united against it.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin ...

Mar 31, 20267 min

Cam McEvoy Breaks 50 Free World Record… And Coaches Still Don't Want to Change

Cam McEvoy just shattered the 50 free world record (20.88) and beat the Enhanced Games mark. Dax and Elvis react to the historic swim, discuss why most coaches still won’t change their training, race-pace vs yardage, volume vs yardage, and what Cam should do next to maximize this moment (media tour, documentary, workouts for sale, Enhanced Games idea).🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance t...

Mar 30, 202639 min

NCAA Men’s 2025 – Texas Leads, Arizona State Shocks, Big Relay Drama

Live reactions to early NCAA Men’s sessions: Texas takes the lead, Arizona State’s big relay wins, Josh Liendo’s 100 fly dominance, UVA men surprising, and individual highlights from Day 1 & 2. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unf...

Mar 29, 202612 min

Cal Baptist Cuts Men’s Swimming & Wrestling – Athletes Speak Out

Exclusive interview with Cal Baptist swimmers Justin Walsh and Zachary Perry on the sudden cut of men’s swimming, wrestling, and golf. Title IX excuse, lack of transparency, silencing athletes, $1.2M raised, peaceful protest plans, and how the decision contradicts the university’s Christian mission. How you can help: #KeepCBUswimanddive 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @...

Mar 28, 202646 min

Technique + Values, Loyalty & Honor in Swimming

Dax and Elvis discuss what’s missing in modern swimming — the lack of values, loyalty, and honor. Why coaches don’t develop athletes anymore, the death of killer instinct, Greg Troy-style hard coaching, “public school energy,” and how to turn swimmers into elite competitors with backbone. One of our deepest coaching conversations yet. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Re...

Mar 27, 202628 min

Adam Peaty Says Swimming Coaches Are Stuck in The 1980's – We Agree

Adam Peaty calls out the obsession with yardage over quality training. We break down why "base building", "banking yards", and "taper" jargon still dominate, why coaches are scared to change, and how elite outliers (Michael Andrew, Lily King, etc.) prove you don't need 60,000-yard weeks to be world-class. Real talk on USA Swimming's softness problem. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance te...

Mar 26, 202612 min

Florida Wants Boosters to PAY High School Swim Coaches – Good or Disaster?

Florida's new bill would let boosters pay high school coaches directly. We debate the pros (coaches finally get paid), cons (mercenary coaching, richer schools get richer, potential match-fixing), and why it might widen the wealth gap even more. Teddy Bridgewater Uber story + real talk on underprivileged programs. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burro...

Mar 25, 20267 min

D-II NCAAs Just Ended – Tampa Men Win, Nova Women Dominate!

Shoutout to D-II swimming! Tampa men take the title (huge free relay moment), Nova Southeastern women win, Christina Orban doubles up, Jeremiah Poc breaks NCAA breaststroke record, Agatha sweeps backstroke, Maurice Grabowski goes 18.9… We give D-II the love it deserves.Full recap + swimflation discussion. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Baham...

Mar 24, 20266 min

Women's NCAAs 2026 – UVA vs Texas vs Stanford? + B-Finals Drama

Live reactions to early sessions of Women's NCAA Championships: insane 200 free splits (1:39s!), Anna Moesch, Gretchen Walsh, Missy Franklin record still standing, B-finals elimination backlash, crowd booing, Rowdy Gaines commentary complaints, and our final predictions (UVA edges it?).Meet energy feels dead — we want B-finals back. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reyk...

Mar 23, 202615 min

2026 ISHOF Class Revealed – Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh & More!

Breaking down the 2026 International Swimming Hall of Fame inductees: Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ruta Meilutyte, Ferry Weertman, Tania Cagnotto, Simona Fontana, Summer McIntosh's coach Jane Figueiredo, and more. Plus stories about dolphin-kick breaststroke origins, Gregg Troy's old-school coaching style, and why some legends get in late. Full reactions + Hall of Fame hot takes. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorn...

Mar 22, 202629 min

Dolphin Kick Technique – Knees vs. Hips, Up-Kick Secrets, & Drills

Dax and Elvis break down the REAL way to unlock a killer dolphin kick – forget the outdated "wiggle from the hips" advice!In this technique deep-dive from Night Swim: Why teaching from the knees (tuck-extend "inchworm" style) works better for most swimmers than full-body undulation The massive power in the up-kick (often 50-80% of propulsion – most people neglect it!) Posterior chain secrets: hamstrings, glutes, and how to use them like pros (Phelps-level undulation) Common mistakes that kill sp...

Mar 21, 202614 min

Why Swimmers NEED to Party Again – The Lost Escape Valve in College Swimming

Dax and Elvis break down why partying (or at least a real mental release) might be missing from modern swimming — and why it could actually HELP prevent burnout.From legendary UT swim parties to Gen Z drinking less, they discuss:How constant "swim talk" creates stress (Regan Smith example)The old-school fun that built bonds, stories & legendsWhy Gen Z athletes party less — is it seriousness or culture shift?Sober partying still counts — you just need the escape!Swimmers vs. baseball team riv...

Mar 20, 202614 min

World Aquatics Cuts Mixed Medley Relay – Night Swim Called It

Celebration over World Aquatics removing the mixed 400 medley relay from Worlds (aligning with Olympics), criticism of mixed relays as "pandering" or "award inflation," preference for short 4x50 free/medley relays instead, and past rants on the topic. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow...

Mar 19, 20266 min

Shifting Sentiment on the Enhanced Games – Hypocrisy or Genuine Change?

Discussion of growing acceptance (or perceived hypocrisy) toward the Enhanced Games after American swimmers like Cody Miller, Hunter Armstrong, and Megan Romano joined; double standards in doping reactions, American privilege in swimming, and the hosts' early support. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, ...

Mar 18, 202625 min

Better Athlete vs. Better Swimmer – Which Is the Ideal Foundation?

Debate on whether raw athleticism (explosiveness, multi-sport background) or technical swimming "feel" makes a better recruit/building block; personal stories from both hosts, racial/physiological differences (e.g., sinking legs, posterior chain), and coaching preferences. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record hol...

Mar 17, 202616 min

2026 NCAA Swimming Predictions & New Qualification Rules

Predictions for the upcoming NCAA Championships (Texas favored to repeat), analysis of the new auto-qualification system (34 extra qualifiers, top schools like Texas losing spots), roster limits, depth vs. one-offs, and thoughts on whether more access inspires future improvement. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national rec...

Mar 16, 202613 min

Sodium Bicarbonate in Swimming – Fad or Legit Performance Booster?

Deep dive into sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) supplementation as a buffering agent against lactic acid, its risks (GI distress), small potential gains (1-2%), comparison to past fads like beet juice and creatine, and whether the reward outweighs the "volcano" side effects. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record h...

Mar 15, 202614 min

Ryan Lochte Alleged Cheating Drama Explodes – Ex-Wife Podcast + Screenshots War

Ryan Lochte's ex-wife goes on a podcast calling his new girlfriend his "mistress" and alleging years of DM cheating. Then the current girlfriend drops text receipts. We react to the messy public divorce fallout and why the kids are the real losers here. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burr...

Mar 13, 202610 min

CORRECTION: CSCAA DM'd Us – New NCAA Qualifier Rule Explained (Cinderella or Cannon Fodder?)

The CSCAA personally corrected us on the new NCAA automatic qualifier rule (must hit the B-cut in finals when you win the event). We discuss whether this actually creates "Cinderella stories" or just adds cannon fodder—and why our prelim auto-qualifier idea is still better. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record ho...

Mar 12, 202614 min

TYR Pro Series Meet Drama – Streaming Disaster + Fast Swims

Simone Manuel drops 54.0, Michael Andrew goes 23.1 fly, but USA Swimming's streaming app completely imploded. We discuss the fast swims we actually saw, the Peacock / Rowdy Gaines disaster, and why USA Swimming keeps fumbling huge opportunities. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Bes...

Mar 11, 202615 min
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