Propulsion Swimming Podcast
Welcome to the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, aiming to give British Swimming the coverage and publicity it deserves!! Every week we celebrate the sport we love with amazing special guests and topics from around the swimming world. We want to give the British Swimming community a voice and help the Elite connect with the Grassroots of the sport!
What Lessons Can Be Learnt From Age Group Burnout with ERIN ROBERTSON
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are joined by Erin Robertson.
At age 16 Erin was Commonwealth Youth Champion and an age group record holder. However just 14 months later she was left feeling like a complete and utter failure, and as if she had let down every last person who had ever supported her. Because of those feelings, she left the sport.
That was roughly 5/6 years ago and since then, she has returned to competitive swimming and has a newfound love for the sport again.
We wanted...
DANIEL JERVIS Takes Us Through The Life Of A Distance Swimmer
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are speaking to 1500m Olympic Finalist Daniel Jervis!
At his first Olympic Games in Tokyo, Daniel finished an impressive 5th place in the 1500m Freestyle against a world-class field. He trains out of Swansea, Wales under Adam Baker and since missing out on the Rio Olympics he has gone from strength to strength.
We discuss with Dan how he's overcoming mental hurdles including using multiple psychologists available to him, the truth about distance training and how he switches off in between training...
LAURA STEPHENS Explains Why Racing Is The Best Form Of Training
Plymouth Leander's, Laura Stephens joins us on this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast!!
We talk to Laura about her Toronto Titan's experience as ISL, why she feels relays should be raced more in the UK and the belief that racing is the best form of training!!
We also chat about her Tokyo Olympics experience including qualifying at the last available moment in Glasgow!!
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KEANNA MACINNES On Being A Rookie At ISL
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are talking to Tokyo Frog Kings and Scotland swimmer, Keanna MacInnes.
We talk through her debut season as an ISL rookie; including how the prize money and solidarity payment is going to help her career; the lessons she's learned by being part of the Tokyo Frog Kings squad; as well as her unfortunate end to the regular season with illness.
We also chat about the set-up of the University of Stirling swimming squads and what improvements she's looking to make in the 2021/22...
ABBIE WOOD Reflects On The Last 12 Months
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we welcome back one of our first ever guests onto the show, Abbie Wood.
Since we last spoke to Abbie 12 months ago during the 2020 edition of ISL, she has gone on to represent Team GB in multiple events and finals at the Olympic Games and is currently leading the NY Breakers in both the MVP rankings and as team captain!
We talk with Abbie about the journey she has been on over the past year, looking at her meteoric rise to the top, how she built...
ED MILDRED Talks London Roar, Racing Popovici and His Future Pathway
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we welcome another brilliant young British Talent onto the show, Ed Mildred. Ed is one of the special talents coming through the British ranks and a swimmer we have earmarked as a one to watch over the next Olympic cycle and beyond.
Ed joins us from the ISL in Naples, where he is currently racing for London Roar. We talk to him about learning from his first senior international meet and being in a team with the likes of Duncan Scott and Kyle Chalmers.
We also...
ISL 2021 Preview!!
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we will be giving you our preview of the ISL 2021 regular season that involves the 10 returning teams from last year. The 10 clubs in the International Swimming League 2021 are: Aqua Centurions, Cali Condors, DC Trident, Energy Standard, LA Current, London Roar, NY Breakers, Team Iron, Tokyo Frog Kings, and Toronto Titans.
The ISL is an annual professional swimming league, established in 2019. It features a team-based competition format with fast-paced race sessions which are swam in short course meters (25m).
With this being its third season...
NATHAN YOUNG Explains The Cost Of Deaf Swimming In The UK
On this weeks episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak to GB deaf swimmer, Nathan Young about the lack of funding the UK government gives to help him on his journey to become a Deaflympic Champion.
After the huge success of British Swimming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has now given more funding towards Olympic and Paralympic Sport in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Games. Sadly for our guest Nathan, even though he is one of the top deaf swimmers in the world, he won't get any part of that...
Inside The Most Successful Team GB Olympics with ALICIA WILSON
On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking to Team GB Olympian, Alicia Wilson.
Alicia, who originally swam for Guildford City and now trains over in California for Cal Golden Bears, was an Olympic Finalist in Tokyo in the 200m Individual Medley.
We speak to Alicia about her experience of the Olympic Games, how hard it was to cope with morning finals, who she'd pick as her standout teammates, and what ingredients were needed to make this the most successful British Swimming team on record!!
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TOYKO OLYMPICS 2021 Race by Race Swimming Preview
How many World Records will Caeleb Dressel break? Are Adam Peaty and Kristoff Milak Unbeatable? Can Katie Ledecky Sweep the Freestyle Races?
All will be answered on the episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we present to you our complete race-by-race guide to the swimming program at the delayed Tokyo Olympics 2020!!
The Tokyo Olympics 2021 is now incoming after the long delay since the originally scheduled Tokyo Olympics 2020, we break down every name you need to pay attention to, every British Swimming in the water and some way too early world record predictions!!
<...Why JAMES WILBY Believes Swimming Is A Team Sport
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to Olympic Breaststroker, James Wilby about why he believes swimming is a team sport!!
At the start of the week, we put up a poll on our social media accounts asking if our listeners thoughts that swimming was a team or individual sport. The results came back with a huge swing towards individual; 70-30 on Instagram.
Such was the surprise with the results that James Wilby reached out to us and asked if he could explain why you can't succeed at swimming without...
JACOB WHITTLE One of the Fastest Teenage Swimmers Ever
In this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are talking to one of the fastest teenage swimmers ever in Jacob Whittle!!
Jacob's career-best times are routinely compared with the likes of Kyle Chalmers and Caeleb Dressel! He's the fastest 14-year-old ever in the 100m Freestyle with a time of 50.3 and the second-fastest 16-year-old with a personal best of 48.55.
At just the age of 16, he will be the youngest member of the British Swimming squad at the Tokyo Olympics.
We talk through with him about his attitude...
How Millfield Prepared BRODIE WILLIAMS for Tokyo 2021
We welcome Brodie Williams onto this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast!!
We talk to Brodie about how Millfield School has helped shape his swimming career so far, how he's stayed mental strong while training hard through major meets like the European Championships, and we even get some exclusive news on an extra event he's racing in Tokyo on top of his already qualified 400 IM!
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We Explain The ISL DRAFT + Pick Our Own Teams!!
Welcome to this LIVE episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! Tonight we will be explaining all about the ISL Draft 2021 with a twist!
As well as outlining what to expect from this new feature of the International Swimming League we will be fantasy drafting our own teams.
Who will get to pick Caeleb Dressel? Who will get their draft strategy right? Who will pick the overall strongest team?
All will be revealed on this very special episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast!!
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Who Were The Stand Out Performers at USA OLYMPIC TRIALS 2021
On this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we review the amazing US Swimming Trials 2021, Omaha.
We look at the stand-out swims from Michael Andrew, Lilly King, Ryan Murphy, Katie Ledecky, and of course, Caeleb Dressel. We discuss what sort of impact their swims are likely to have on a number of British swimmers as well as whether we are likely to see a number of World Records tumble at the Tokyo Olympics!
We also talk through why a lot of 'names' created during ISL and recent Olympics have ended up missing...
Reviewing AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS 2021 In and Out of the Pool
On this week's bonus Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are cranking up our Tokyo Olympic build-up by reviewing this week's Australian Swimming Trials! It was a week filled with world-class swims with 9 world-leading times and one World Record!
We review the stand-out performances by the likes of; Kaylee Mckeown, Emma Mckeon, Kyle Chalmers, Cate Campbell, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Ariarne Titmus, Elijah Winnington as well as discussing Mack Horton not defending his 400m Free Crown!
We also take a deep dive into the coverage of the meet provided by Amazon Prime and what positives can be...
MAX LITCHFIELD on Injury Prevention and Training Medley
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak to the number 1 British 400m Individual Medley swimmer, Max Litchfield.
We speak to Max about a swimming injury that he got in 2017 which caused him serious shoulder pain, the shoulder rehab he had to go through, and he gives his advice to injury prevention for swimmers. As well as chatting about swimmers shoulder, we discuss what it's like doing medley training and racing a 400 IM.
Will he be British Swimming's first medal in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics 2021? We certainly hope...
SARAH VASEY's Advice for Racing in a Covid Bubble
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are continuing our build-up to Tokyo with another member of Team GB, the brilliant Sarah Vasey!!
We spoke to Sarah about how she coped with being in a strict Covid-Secure bubble until the final day of British Trials and what advice she would have for any juniors about to go through the experience; as well as looking back on her performances at Budapest and Glasgow, with Tokyo in mind!
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How ANNA HOPKIN'S Stroke & Journey Has Prepared Her For Tokyo
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we welcome Anna Hopkin! Anna is fresh off winning 5 medals at the European Championships in Budapest with the British Swimming and qualifying for her first Olympic Games!!
We talk to her about her journey through swimming and how it has prepared her for Tokyo, especially how her time in America helped her to race tired just like at Europeans last week!
As well as this, we breaking down her incredible Straight-Armed Freestyle stroke! You'll be surprised to know that it's not something she's ever been...
European Championships 2021 Review with NICK HOPE
We are delighted to be welcoming onto this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, BBC Sport Olympic correspondent Nick Hope as we review last weeks LEN European Swimming Championships at the Duna Arena, Budapest!
We not only discuss our standout swims from each day of competition with Nick, but we also take a look at the work he does behind the scenes and we get his all-important predictions for the Tokyo Olympics!!
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When To Start Swimming
With swimming pools around the country opening back up, over 18's now allowed to return their club training, and swimming lessons starting again; for this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk through the stages you can get involved in swimming and wanted to explain that it's never too late to start swimming.
It really can be at any stage of your life. For example: having swim lessons as a child in the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, having swimming lessons for beginners, or having adult swimming lessons.
We...
Life at the Top with ADAM PEATY
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are going to be joined by British Swimming Superstar, Rio 2016 Olympic champion, 100m Breaststroke World Record holder, and all-around Breaststroke King – Adam Peaty!!
We talk to Adam about the difficulties he's faced over the past year with the Tokyo Olympics being delayed, what he does to stay motivated while being so far ahead of his competition and how mentally tough it has been to prepare for Europeans next week!
Adam also explains what he would do if he was in charge of th...
Qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with JACOB PETERS
In this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to Team Bath swimmer and Olympic Qualifier, Jacob Peters.
Jacob, who gained his Olympic qualification in the 100m Butterfly at the British Swimming Selection Trials, started his swimming career at Poole Swimming Club under coach Barry Alldrick and has since moved to Bath swimming under coach Jol Finck.
We discuss in this swimming podcast how much Jacob is looking forward to swimming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, how he thought the British Swimming Trials went and what it's like living in a...
Inside Derventio Excel with JAMIE MAIN
In this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to Derventio Excel Head Coach, Jamie Main.
Jamie, who has been working with Olympians and Paralympians for over 20 years, is very well known in the UK, having helped coach Rebecca Adlington at Nova Centurion, before coaching at his current club where he is swim coaching young up and coming stars in Mia Slevin and Jacob Whittle.
We discuss in our swimming coach interview what the setup is like at Derventio Excel, Jamie's ethos as a swim coach, and the position British Swimming...
THE FULL REVIEW of British Swimming Olympic Trials 2021
How Good Is British Swimming Right Now?
In this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are doing our complete and comprehensive review of last week's British Swimming Section Meet, which acted as the British Trials to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics!
We pick our team to go on the plane as of right now, pick out our favourite swims of the meet and give some way to early medal predictions!! Spoiler, it's in the double digits!!!
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British Swimming Olympic Trials 2021 FULL PREVIEW
Who's Going to Tokyo 2021?
In this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are doing our complete and comprehensive guide to next week's British Swimming Section Meet, which is acting as the British Trials to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics!
We break down the selection policy, Olympic qualification standards, and of course, give our prediction as to which swimmers we are like to see boarding that plane to Tokyo!!
We also preview the British Para-Swimming Internation Meet that is happening in Sheffield between the 8th and 11th of April!!
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A Basic Guide to Swimming Nutrition with YOUTH SPORT NUTRITION
On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast we have teamed up with Youth Sport Nutrition to give young swimmers a basic guide to follow for their nutrition within swimming!
We talk with head nutritionist, Emmy Campbell, about the do's and don't of swimmers diet, how to eat during a regular training day and what advice to follow over the course of a race day!!
We also talk about the situations when supplements can be used to aid a healthy diet and why calorie counting is to be avoided!!
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Manchester, Trials and Tokyo with LUKE GREENBANK
We are joined this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast by new British Record Holder, Luke Greenbank!!
Luke talks to us about his experience of racing in the two covid secure meets at Manchester and that 200m Backstroke swim that helped him break James Goddard's 11 year old British Record!!
We also talk about his strategy heading into British Trials, given that he has already been selected for Tokyo, his Olympic expectations, and some Backstroke tips and advice for all!!
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20+ Years of Swim Coaching, Knowledge and Advice with RUSS BARBER!!
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we chat with one of GB's most respected and accomplished swimming coaches, Russ Barber!!
Swim coach to over 100 GB international swimmers (junior + senior); including 5 Olympians, 1 Paralympian, 1 World champion, and multiple British record-holders; Russ has seen it all.
We talk to him about his coaching philosophies, how he forged the City of Sheffield Swimming Club into one of the best clubs in Britain, and the advice he would give both swimmers getting back in the water and coaches looking to progress their careers!!
<...Jazz Carlin and Lauren Quigley talk Honest Athletes Podcast
Podcasting, Retirement and Advice
We are joined on this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast by Lauren Quigley and Jazz Carlin. The two former Team GB swimmers talk to us about their new adventure, The Honest Athletes Podcast, and life after retirement!!
We talk about their careers as former elite swimmers, the tips and advice they would give to the next generation of swimmers coming through, and also discussing the aims and topics of their new podcast, The Honest Athletes Podcast.
If you want to listen to any episode of their podcast you can...
Can We Stop Swimmers Dropping Out Of The Sport?
Addressing the Dropout in Swimming
On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast we discuss and address the reasons that many teenagers leave the sport when in reality their swimming journey has just begun!
There are so many reasons that kids drop out of swimming. It could be a change in interests, clashes with a coach, burnout, job opportunities, and many more. For me, I struggled to understand with a lack of improvement in the pool and why my times all of a sudden stopped falling. It was never explained to me that when I hit 16/17 that...
Para Swimming Guidance with Jack Bridge
London 2012 Para Olympic Memories and Classification and Scoring Guidance
Swim Racing is back in the UK!!
MISM 2021 Debrief
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we dissect last weekends Manchester International Swim Meet put on by British Swimming for the elite swimmers in the UK!!
We discuss the swimmers of the meet; looking at some amazing swims by Molly Renshaw, Abbie Wood, Joe Litchfield, James Guy and Ellie Challis; What this meet means for British Trials and review our own Live Stream attempt!!
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Swimming's answer to Frankenstein's Monster
We build our very own world-beating swimmer
On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast we welcome back our resident coach Dan back to the show and have some fun building our Perfect Swimmer!!
We break down what makes a perfect swimmer into 8 main attributes and then choose which current swimmer we would want to take and build into our Frankenstein Monster of a Swimmer!!
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Hannah Miley Interview
Injury Recovery and Career Lessons
3 time GB Olympian and Double Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley joins us on this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast!!
We talk to Hannah about her recovery from a long term shoulder injury and her journey back into the pool! She has plenty of tips that she's learnt during her time out of the pool and over her career that young swimmers are going to want to listen to, especially while they are experiencing their own swimming hiatus!!
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<...Land Training Fundamentals with Dan Daly
In this week’s Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are discussing land training fundamentals with specialist swimming strength coach Dan Daly!
Matt Richards Interview
Training In Lockdown, Shifting Mindset and Embracing YouTube
A Message From Scott
Welcome to the Propulsion Swimming Podcast. Kick back and join us as we celebrate the world of swimming every week!
We will be showcasing all things swimming, ranging from swimming technique advice to discussing the latest news from pools and clubs around the world.
Our primary aim is to bring swimming the coverage it deserves and also share our personal experiences and knowledge through our resident swimming coach - a former freestyle Olympic and Commonwealth trialist - and host - a fitness keen former sprinter.
Whether you want to learn how to swim...
Marco Koch Interview
Breaststroke Advice, plus we talk ISL and Olympics!!
For the final Propulsion Swimming Podcast of 2020 we are talking with German Superstar Marco Koch!!! Marco is a former world champion and world record holder in the 200m Breaststroke!
Marco talks through with us all the tips he would give Breaststrokers out there, from not perfecting one stroke but finding a nice variety that works for you on any given day, to how to find your race pace!
He discusses his ISL experience; missing out on the 200m SC WR, those controversial dolphin kicks...
Caeleb Dressel's Sub20in20 with TheSwimsuitGuy
Super Suits and the Speedo LZR Challenge
This week we are talking Caeleb Dressel, super tech suits and the Speedo LZR with Sonny Trigg, TheSwimsuitGuy!
With Caeleb Dressel world record attempt in the Speedo Lazer, Sub20in20 coming up this week we thought we would get the best swimsuit expert in swimming on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast to give us his thoughts on this Dressel Challenge!!
Do you think he sets a new 50m Freestyle World Record?
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