Unfiltered Waters

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 12x Olympic medalist, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and American swimming icon Natalie Coughlin! They dive into the mindset that helped her become one of the most versatile swimmers in history, how pivoting beyond the pool challenged her in new ways, and the surreal moment when her wine earned international attention. Natalie opens up about building a second career from scratch, the leadership lessons she’s learned from USA Swimming governance, and the real emotions behind defending an Olympic title. She also shares powerful reflections on reinvention, resilience, and what it...

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 4x Olympian, 6x Olympic gold medalist, current world record holder, and American swimming icon Ryan Lochte! They dive into the mindset shifts that helped him rise again after hitting rock bottom, how asking for help became a turning point, and the moment he realized swimming no longer defined who he was. Ryan opens up about the emotional toll of 2016, the comeback attempt in 2021, and why his greatest role isn’t in the pool, it’s being a dad.

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In this episode, Katie and Beisel break down the current state of swimming. They discuss the House v. NCAA settlement, what revenue sharing and roster caps could mean for Olympic collegiate sports, and how NIL deals are changing the college landscape. They also talk about the future of NCAA swimming, how to make the sport more exciting for fans, and the benefits of athletes showing their personalities.

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In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 3x Olympic gold medalist, 26x World Champion, 7x world record holder, and Hungarian swimming legend Katinka Hosszú! They dive into the mindset shifts that turned her into the “Iron Lady,” how learning to lose became her secret weapon, and the moment a fourth-place finish changed everything. Katinka opens up about the grind before Rio, why “balance” didn’t exist in her world, and the surprising truth about how it really feels to win Olympic gold. She also shares powerful reflections on identity, confidence, and what it takes to dominate on the world...

In this special live episode from the NCAA Swimming Championships in Federal Way, Washington, Katie and Beisel sit down with Todd DeSorbo, head coach of the University of Virginia women's swimming team, and 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte. They dive into Todd's journey to securing his fifth NCAA title and what inspired him to start coaching. Ryan shares a memorable story from 2006 when he competed without a warm-up, they discuss the differences between Olympic and NCAA ready rooms, and Ryan reflects on whether breaking a record or beating Michael Phelps was more thrilling before he explains why he makes...

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with 5x Olympic gold medalist and freestyle sprinting legend, Nathan Adrian! They chat about his thoughts on the upcoming NCAA swimming championships and reminisce about his college days at UC Berkeley. Nathan also shares a hilarious story involving Alana Blanchard's trick for getting water out of your ear and opens up about his recent experience on the reality show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," including a memorable boxing match with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton.

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In this episode, Katie and Missy talk with rising swimming star Rex Maurer! They dive into his recent American record-breaking 500-yard freestyle performance, the story behind his blazing-fast prelim swims, and his decision to transfer from Stanford to the University of Texas. Rex also shares what it's like to have family members who truly understand the swimming grind and offers his best advice to young swimmers.

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In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist and rising American swimming star, Alex Shackell! They dive into her journey to Olympic gold just before starting her senior year of high school, the influence of her family's Olympic legacy—especially her dad's motto, "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian,"—and how she handles online rumors and feeling like the world is against her. Plus, Alex shares the story behind her viral dab that caught everyone's attention.

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In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Carol Capitani, head coach of the University of Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving team! They talk about the way to her heart, what it was like being named an Olympic assistant coach, and what it’s really like coaching at Texas. Plus, Carol shares her biggest green and red flags and her favorite word!

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In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Olympic gold medalist and Hungarian swimming star, Hubi Kós! They talk about the moment he realized he could win an Olympic gold medal, how his home country reacted to his big win, and the defining moment of his career. Plus, Hubi shares the movie he quotes the most, the biggest red flag about himself, and why training with Bob Bowman made the Olympics feel “easy.”

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