Hunter Armstrong declares he'll compete clean in the Enhanced Games and asked USA Swimming what happens to his national team status… they couldn't answer. We explain why this is massive checkmate for USA Swimming / World Aquatics and why every national team swimmer should be signing up yesterday. Enhanced care vs enhanced substances exposed. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique g...
Mar 10, 2026•29 min
Dax & Elvis go OFF on terrible starts, turns, and technique in college swimming — especially after watching conference meets.They call out Arizona State’s Ilia (Ilya) for painfully slow turns despite being unstoppable, roast Big 12 teams for the worst execution they've seen, and explain why Tennessee dominates relay starts with low-swing athletic dives (not bunny hops or flopping in).Plus: Why open turns in fly/breast are the SAME skill (mind blown for many), how Gen Z swimmers lack basic bo...
Mar 09, 2026•24 min
Dax & Elvis break down the massive talent gap in NCAA swimming that's leaving most teams in the dust. On the women's side: UVA is in a league of their own, with Texas a distant second and everyone else way behind. Men's side? Texas and Cal run the show, and the rest are playing catch-up forever.We discuss why it's so hard to close:Resources (scholarships, facilities, money talks – especially for internationals)Location (good weather + prestige = recruits flock to Florida, Texas, Cal, UVA)Eli...
Mar 08, 2026•14 min
Unfiltered SEC Championships recap on Night Swim Podcast! Dax Hill (Texas Longhorns legend, NCAA champ) and Elvis Burrows break down the "Texas Invite" that is now the SECs. Josh Liendo dominates with 18.4s leads, 43.0 100 fly, relay monster splits — plus the hilarious lane-line "Heisman" celebration gone wrong (who pushed him back?!). We dive into why Texas still can't sprint (Dax spills on his rejected $2k sprint clinic offer), suit inflation making 39s/19s normal(?), Tennessee's Black sprint ...
Mar 07, 2026•22 min
Dax & Elvis break down the UVA women's swimming team's dominant 7th straight ACC Championship win — crushing Stanford by over 370 points (1410.5 to 1039) and Cal too! We dive into Katie/Kaylee Ledecky's insane distance swims (those sub-15:45 vibes are back), why it's not "just another Ledecky win," and the bigger picture: Is Stanford's dynasty over? What's behind UVA's steamroll era after Stanford ruled with Simone Manuel, Lia Neal, and more? We talk cyclical nature of college swimming power...
Mar 06, 2026•12 min
Dax and Elvis break down the 2026 Men's ACC Swimming Championships with zero lifeguards and full unfiltered takes. Freshman standout Max Williamson (UVA) drops bombs in the 200 IM (silver medal, school record vibes) and hits A-cuts to lock in NCAA spots—high school 41.0 sprinter turning heads. They dive deep into whether Todd DeSorbo's style is clicking on the men's side (UVA men finish 7th at 577.5 while women dominate), the masculine vs. feminine coaching debate, and why some programs favor on...
Mar 05, 2026•22 min
Dax and Elvis react to the insane number of automatic NCAA qualifying times (A-cuts) that came out of the B- and C-finals at the 2026 Women's Big Ten Championships. They discuss what this means for meet speed, qualification chaos, event caps at NCAAs, and whether the new rules are making conference meets paradoxically slower and faster at the same time. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance...
Mar 04, 2026•7 min
China is shaking up swimming with MASSIVE payouts at the 2026 China Open in Shenzhen – up to $20,000 appearance fees just for showing up, plus $10K for 1st, $8K for 2nd, $6K for 3rd, flights, and hotels covered for top international stars! In this episode of Night Swim Podcast, we break down why this meet is a game-changer: elite athletes getting real money, fast exciting racing with only the best, fan experiences, autographs, and star power – while USA Swimming sticks to tiny $2K prizes that ba...
Mar 03, 2026•23 min
Ryan Murphy is back in the pool training for the LA 2028 Olympics after a year+ break — but is this comeback realistic? In this raw clip, we break down why his weight room focus might be holding him back, why getting "too big" could kill his chances at sub-52 in the 100 back, and why historic swimming comebacks (Dara Torres, Anthony Ervin, Dana Vollmer) are super rare — especially for world record holders. We debate: His peak WR time (51.85 relay split / 51.97 race) vs. current young guns like W...
Mar 02, 2026•9 min
Does practice matter more than meets, or do meets matter more than practice? We break down real scenarios: Can crushing 51s in practice for hours make a 51 LCM 100 free "easy" at taper? Why grinding 19.9s for two hours translates better to dropping to 19.0 than endless 51s do for sprinting. The myth of "practice warriors" — kids who dominate practice but disappear on race day. Why simulating meets in practice (suit-up Saturdays, race-pace Fridays) is game-changing.One coach's story of racing EVE...
Mar 01, 2026•10 min
The difference between good and great isn't talent—it's mentality. Dax and Elvis break down what it really takes to compete at the elite level: the mental toughness, the discipline, the grind that most swimmers won't talk about.🏊♂️ What elite mentality actually looks like🧠 How champions think differently🔥 The brutal truth about competing at the topWhen you're standing behind the blocks at NCAAs or Trials, everyone is fast. What separates you is what's between your ears.🌙 Night Swim PodcastW...
Feb 28, 2026•27 min
Jack Kelly has gone from Brown to Texas to Ireland. His journey to LA 2028 has been an exciting one. 🌙 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 unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts...
Feb 27, 2026•8 min
Are we living in the era of Swimflation?In this episode of Night Swim, we dive into:Why 18 might be the new 19 in the 50 freeThe rise of “freshman records” in college swimmingUT’s legendary Quadrathlon scoring systemSuits vs training vs better athletesWhy Freddy Busquet doesn’t get enough creditAnd whether swimmers just needed “permission” to go fasterIs it better athletes? Better training? Tech suits? Or are times just inflated across the board?We’re keeping it real.Drop your take in the commen...
Feb 26, 2026•17 min
Ohio State associate head coach Brian Schrader is speaking out against the NCAA’s recent championship changes — and he’s not holding back.From eliminating B finals to altering qualification standards, Schrader argues that these updates hurt elite competition and leave faster swimmers at home. Are these changes about fairness… or about making swimming more “marketable”? In this episode of Night Swim, we break down what Schrader said — and what it means for the future of NCAA swimming.👇 Let us kn...
Feb 25, 2026•26 min
Michael Andrew joins Dax & Elvis on Night Swim for his most open interview yet.The Olympic gold medalist opens up about:• Leaving Arizona State University after one year and returning to train full-time in Hawaii with his dad (Peter Andrew) using USRPT roots• Emotional low after missing Paris 2024, family challenges, and rebuilding mentally• LA 2028 goals: 50s events (breast, fly, free), 100 breast, possible 100 fly + relays• Thoughts on Ilya joining Team USA, racing Shane Casas & the ne...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 32 min
SwimSwam drops bombs: over half of coaches face parent threats. We unpack why—lack of rep, no clear standards, kids weaponizing "bullying." Dax & Elvis on standing on business, building fear/respect, and why some coaches get punked. Coaches & parents: sound off in comments! This is the movement. #SafeSport #SwimCoaching #NightSwim 🌙 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...
Feb 13, 2026•14 min
Austin Appleby (13) ditches life jacket, battles cold waves, swims miles to get help—pure intolerance for losing. Dax reframes it: this is the "burn the ships" mindset missing from modern swimming. Hate losing more than you love winning? We connect it to elite athletes tapping survival mode. Hero story + deep mindset talk. Legend. #SwimHero #KillerMindset #NightSwim 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, hig...
Feb 12, 2026•23 min
Blood flow restriction cuffs on Michael Andrew? We dive deep into KAATSU training: how it works, the rehab origins, potential gains for swimmers, but is it worth the risk/cost? Dax questions the mental edge—does it build real toughness or create weakness? Elite insights + savage takes. What do YOU think? Comment below! 🔥 #KAATSU #MichaelAndrew #SwimTraining #NightSwim 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, ...
Feb 11, 2026•12 min
Young swimmers are malnourished AF because of crazy diets—Dax says "eat it all" especially pre-college! We roast restrictive parents, share Lochte Skittles stories, and drop gold from Jack Roach: "Shop around the grocery store, NOT the aisles." Processed food is the enemy. Mind blown? Tell us your worst nutrition fail! 💪 🌙 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 Elv...
Feb 10, 2026•10 min
Dax & Elvis go head-to-head: Is dropping a PB the real flex... or is it making your opponents QUIT and fear you in the pool? We break down why wins > times at college level and beyond, killer mentality, and why swimming needs more "struggle for superiority." Blackstroke Nation, drop your take—who's right? 👇 Hit like/subscribe for more real talk. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance...
Feb 09, 2026•9 min
What happens when Night Swim runs out of topics? Absolute chaos.Dax and Elvis go off-script and the results are hilarious. This is what happens when two elite swimmers have nothing planned and just start talking.🎯 In this episode:• No agenda, no filter, just vibes• Random swim takes and hot opinions• Why this might be our most unhinged episode yet🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance techn...
Feb 08, 2026•23 min
Is morning practice actually helping you... or holding you back?Dax and Elvis drop a controversial take that's going to trigger every coach who loves 5 AM wake-ups. But hear them out — the science might be on their side.🎯 What we cover:• The case against morning practice• Sleep science and athletic performance• Why some elite programs are changing their approach• When morning practice actually makes sense🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill ...
Feb 07, 2026•13 min
Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte's string of bad luck continues...While competing on "Worst Cook in America," the 12-time Olympic medalist slipped on SPAGHETTI and injured himself badly enough to be eliminated from the show. We break down:• How this happened (making tacos while spaghetti was on the floor??)• Lochte's bizarre injury history• Why this might be the most "Ryan Lochte" story everFrom the Night Swim Podcast with Elvis & Dax - the realest swim talk on the internet.Subscribe for ...
Feb 06, 2026•9 min
The Olympics are finally paying up — but is $200K per gold medal actually enough?Dax and Elvis break down the new Olympic payout structure and debate whether swimmers are finally getting what they deserve, or if this is just another half-measure.🎯 Topics covered:• The new Olympic bonus breakdown• How it compares to other sports• What this means for professional swimming• Are swimmers STILL underpaid?🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA...
Feb 05, 2026•6 min
What if swimmers had sponsor logos all over their caps and suits like NASCAR drivers?Dax and Elvis debate whether swimming should embrace full-on commercialization. Would it save the sport financially, or destroy everything we love about it?🎯 Topics discussed:• How NASCAR's sponsorship model works• Could swimming adopt something similar?• The pros and cons of commercialization• What this means for swimming's future🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by...
Feb 04, 2026•9 min
Ilya Kharun just switched to represent the USA. Dax and Elvis have THOUGHTS.The Canadian-born butterfly star is now competing for America. Is this good for the sport? Is it fair? What does it mean for international swimming?🎯 Topics covered:• The Ilya Kharun nation switch• Rules around changing countries• How this affects Team USA and Canada• The ethics of nation-switching in swimming🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Lo...
Feb 03, 2026•16 min
Dax and Elvis break down Cam McEvoy's sprint training philosophy and why the swimming world keeps "discovering" what sprint coaches have known for decades.Is the McEvoy Method really new? Why are coaches afraid to try sprint-focused training? And will Elvis actually come out of retirement to test it?🏊 Topics covered:• Cam McEvoy's training philosophy explained• Why sprint training keeps getting "repackaged" every 7-8 years • The laziness problem in coaching• Van Mathias and the Thoroughbreds co...
Feb 02, 2026•11 min
Dax & Elvis throw down a $2,000 challenge to star swimmer Josh Liendo (Florida Gators / Canada): Do an epic touchdown dance (or sick celebration) after winning at NCAAs + shout out "Night Swim Podcast" in the post-race interview = cash money!Josh breaks it down: Why celebrations sometimes go out the window after a big swim, iconic team cellys (like Florida's row the boat), Chad Johnson-inspired golf swings on the lane line, backflip risks, cannonball DQs, relay group ideas (Ginyu Force pose?...
Jan 28, 2026•8 min
For the FIRST TIME EVER on Night Swim, we welcome not one, not two, but THREE Black swimmers on the mic — a world record in itself 😂. Olympic silver medalist (100 fly Paris 2024), multiple-time NCAA champion, short course WORLD RECORD holder (47.68 100 fly), and Florida Gator legend Josh Liendo joins Dax & Elvis for an unfiltered, no-PR conversation. We dive into: The real culture at Florida under Anthony Nesty (the OG butterflyer) What actually happened with Bella Sims drama & team mee...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 17 min
Van Mathias (Indiana/John Long) is quietly dominating—new Pro Swim Series records, top US times in breast, and flying under the radar! Dax & Elvis connect the dots: John Long's Queens/Team Elite/Auburn/David Marsh roots = power swimming gold. Why nobody's talking about him, mustache meta roast, and why IU might be the new breaststroke factory. Dark horse for USA teams? We need him on the pod! 🚀🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA c...
Jan 26, 2026•19 min
