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The Pullbuoy Podcast

The podcast is brought to you by Pullbuoy, Britain's premier independent swimming website. We follow the fortunes of Britain's swimmers wherever they may be, with expert analysis and contributions from coaches and elite swimmers alike. During the International Swimming League season it's the home of the London Roar Podcast - following the Roar as they battle to win.
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Episodes

#49 Podcast: Commonwealth Games Preview

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are almost upon us, and the regular podcast crew of Steve, Katie and Bob is joined by double Commonwealth champion Ross Davenport to preview events coming up down under.

Mar 28, 201852 minSeason 9Ep. 1

#48 Podcast: World Championships Wrap Up

It was a lucky seven medals for Britain in Budapest as they added gold, silver and two bronzes to the gongs won over the first half of the meet in the closing four days. Bob is back to join Katie and Steve in reviewing the second half of a great championships in Budapest.

Jul 30, 201740 minSeason 8Ep. 6

#47 Podcast: Budapest Halfway Report

Four days down and three gold medals for Great Britain in the pool, including two for the irrepressible Adam Peaty, who rewrote the record books seemingly at will. There's plenty to discuss on the mid-point round up of the World Championships, as Katie and Steve are joined by triple Olympian Ross Davenport to review goings on in Budapest.

Jul 26, 201746 minSeason 8Ep. 5

#46 Podcast: 2017 World Championships Preview

Britain's team head off to Hungary for the world championships full of confidence and taking with them almost 20 top 8 world rankings, including four at number one. Potentially a great meet in prospect then and plenty for Steve, Bob and Katie to look forward to in this preview podcast.

Jul 19, 201738 minSeason 8Ep. 4

#45 Podcast Extra: 2017 Trials

The main pullbuoy podcast reviewing the 2017 British Championships and world championship trials is already out but there were some extra bits that we didn't have time for in that edition, so here's an extra podcast to wrap those up. The 200m butterfly for women produced a surprise result with two swimmers making the consideration time - we tracked down Jemma Lowe to get her views on that event, while we also hear from Duncan Scott who had a great week in Sheffield.

Apr 29, 20179 minSeason 8Ep. 3

#44 Podcast: 2017 Trials Review

It was a fast and furious week at the British Swimming Championships, with 6 British Records and 29 swimmers selected for the world championships in Budapest. Plenty then to discuss as Bob, Katie and Steve look back over the events in Sheffield, with contributions from Ian Hulme, coach to Jocelyn Ulyett, Sarah Vasey, James Guy and Siobhan-Marie O'Connor.

Apr 25, 201745 minSeason 8Ep. 2

#43 Podcast: World Championships Trials Preview

Trials season is well and truly upon us with teams being picked in Canada, Australia, China and around Europe over the past fortnight. Britain is the next major swimming nation to enter the fray with world championship trials taking place in Sheffield next week. In this short preview podcast, Katie and Steve run the rule over what promises to be some intriguing swimming at Ponds Forge.

Apr 13, 201721 minSeason 8Ep. 1

#42 Podcast Special – Transplant Swimming

As well as the success that GB's Olympic and Paralympic swimmers have had in 2016, there is another team that has been ruling the waves internationally, and that's Britain's transplant swimmers. Team manager Liam Barnett and some of his team-mates join the podcast to discuss their success.

Dec 15, 201619 minSeason 7Ep. 6

#41 Olympics Podcast: Rio Roundup

Eight days of competition in the pool came to a close with Britain's best performance at an Olympics since 1908. Six medal secured, comprising one gold and five silvers, gives Bob, Katie and Steve plenty to ponder in this Rio roundup.

Aug 14, 201645 minSeason 7Ep. 5

#40 Olympics Podcast: Halfway Report

We're halfway through the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and already it's been a fantastic meet for Britain. Plenty therefore for Katie, Bb and Steve to discuss on this halfway round up.

Aug 11, 201627 minSeason 7Ep. 4

#39 Olympics Men’s Preview

Having dealt with the women's events, Bob, Katie and Steve look forward to the men's swimming in Rio. There are also contributions from Adam Peaty, James Guy and Max Litchfield.

Jul 28, 20161 hr 5 minSeason 7Ep. 4

#38 Olympics Women’s Preview

With the Olympic swimming rapidly bearing down on us, Bob, Katie and Steve look forward to the women’s events that will take place in Rio. There are also contributions from Siobhan-Marie O’Connor, Chloe Tutton and NBC commentator, and Olympic champion, Rowdy Gaines.

Jul 21, 201647 minSeason 7Ep. 3

#37 Podcast: European Championships Review

Britain's Olympic team broke cover as a unit at the European Championships last week, massing a haul of 22 medals in an encouraging performance. The podcast team are on hand once again to run the rule over events at the London Aquatic Centre.

May 23, 201636 minSeason 7Ep. 2

#36 2016 Olympic Trials Review

It was an up and down week in Glasgow as places on the British team for the Rio Olympics were decided (or for some the first steps were taken towards the selector's committee room). Not that the meet was without drama; Bob, Katie and Steve look back at the meet and consider the selection decisions that will be made this week.

Apr 19, 201645 minSeason 7Ep. 1

#35 Podcast Special – Bill Furniss interview

It's the end of 2015, and the conclusion to a fine year for British Swimming. Who better to talk to about what's gone before and what is to come in 2016 than GB Head Coach Bill Furniss? So that's what we did, with an interview exclusive to this podcast special.

Dec 14, 201526 minSeason 6Ep. 6

#34 World Championships Final Roundup

It was Britain's most successful World Championnship meet ever with 9 medals won in Kazan. After w eek of high drama and excitement for the British team, Bob, Katie and Steve round up the last 4 days of action and look over the highlights (and lowlights) of the meet.

Aug 09, 201534 minSeason 6Ep. 5

#33 World Championships Halfway Report

We're at the halfway stage of the World Championships in Russia and it's been a phenomenal first four days for Britain. The usual podcast crew of Bob, Katie and Steve are joined by Commonwealth Champion James Goddard to dissect the opening half of the meet.

Aug 05, 201543 minSeason 6Ep. 4

#32 2015 World Championships Preview

The 2015 World Championships in Kazan are almost upon us and there's plenty to look forward to. Steve and Katie look ahead to events in Russia, thinking particularly about the British prospects but considering some of the other highlights we expect to see too. We also hear from Siobhan-Marie O'Connor.

Jul 27, 201545 minSeason 6Ep. 3

#31 Podcast Extra – British Championships 2015

Last week we published our 2015 British Championship review podcast, but there were a few bits that didn’t make it into the final edition. So after recovering them from the digital equivalent of the cutting room floor, here are some more moments and reactions from the week’s racing in London.

Apr 26, 20152 minSeason 6Ep. 2

#30 2015 World Championships Trials Review

Five days of racing at the British Championships and World Championship Trials are now over, with some remarkable performances and eight swimmers guaranteed a berth at the World Championships. Bob, Katie and Steve are at the London Aquatic Centre to review the week's events.

Apr 18, 201532 minSeason 6Ep. 1

#29 European Championships Review

It was Britain's most successful European championships ever as the team brought home 24 medals from the pool in Berlin. Bob and Katie join Steve once again to discuss a great week in Germany for the British team.

Aug 28, 201434 minSeason 5Ep. 11

#28 Commonwealth Games Day 6

What a way to end the meet with a stunning medley relay victory for England over Australia. It had been a good home nation night before that and there was plenty for Steve, Bob and Katie to mull over as the meet came to a close.

Jul 29, 201429 minSeason 5Ep. 11

#27 Commonwealth Games Day 5

It's the meet that keeps on giving - tonight it was gold for Sophie Taylor with a fantastic 100m breaststroke, while the victory for Jazz Carlin in the 800m freestyle was the highlight of the session. Bob, Katie and Steve are on hand to review events in Glasgow.

Jul 28, 201429 minSeason 5Ep. 10

#26 Commonwealth Games Day 4

Day 4 saw the 14th British Record of the week to fall and the 4th for Francesca Halsall as she doubled her gold medal tally in the 50m butterfly. There was also a trip to the top of the podium for Siobhan Marie O'Connor in the 200IM. Bob is back in the hot seat alongside Katie and Steve to discuss events in Glasgow.

Jul 27, 201428 minSeason 5Ep. 9

#25 Commonwealth Games Day 3

Another fabulous night of swimming with some truly incredible swims, particularly from Adam Peaty and Francesca Halsall. Katie and Steve are joined by Eurosport's James Parrack to discuss the events of the night.

Jul 26, 201426 minSeason 5Ep. 8

#24 Commonwealth Games Day 2

England broke their gold medal duck, with 2 wins from Ben Proud and Chris Walker-Hebborn, but the Scots kept rolling with a famous victory from Dan Wallace in the 400IM. Plenty to talk about for Steve, Katie and Bob.

Jul 25, 201425 minSeason 5Ep. 7

#23 Commonwealth Games Day 1

It was a remarkable start to the Commonwealth Games; a World Record, 4 British records, two home gold medals and a huge upset in the men's 200m Breaststroke. Steve, Katie and Bob run the rule over the first night in Glasgow.

Jul 24, 201425 minSeason 5Ep. 6

#22 2014 Commonwealth Games Preview – Part 2

It's the second part of our look into the crystal ball as Steve, Katie and Bob look at the butterfly, medley and relay events in Glasgow. Aimee Willmott and Lewis Smith are our guests who talk about their preparations and aspirations for the Commonwealth Games.

Jul 17, 201442 minSeason 5Ep. 5

#21 2014 Commonwealth Games Preview – Part 1

Glasgow 2014 is nearly upon us, and in this first preview podcast Steve, Bob and Katie run the rule over the freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke events. The podcast also includes interviews with Welsh team members Georgia Davies and Tom Haffield.

Jul 16, 201445 minSeason 5Ep. 4

#20 2014 British Championships Review

The British Championships that finished last week in Glasgow shaped the home nations' Commonwealth Games teams and there were some impressive performances for Steve, Katie and Bob to discuss on the podcast.

Apr 20, 201426 minSeason 5Ep. 3
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