Night Swim Podcast

Legendary sprint coach and swimming icon Brett Hawke joins Dax and Elvis on Night Swim for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation.

From his legendary career as an Olympian and coach, to the current state of sprinting, technique breakthroughs, coaching philosophy, and the biggest issues facing the sport today — Brett doesn’t hold back.

Topics include:- The sprint revolution and what it really takes to go elite- Insights on Cam McEvoy-style training vs traditional methods- Honest takes on doping, money in swimming, and athlete development- Stories from working with the best swimmers and coaches in the worl...

Anna Moesch just announced herself as the new queen of American sprinting.The Virginia sophomore dropped a massive **51.94** in the 50 free — a new **American Record**, skipping the 52-second barrier entirely and becoming the #2 performer in history (briefly #1 in the world). This wasn’t just fast — it was a statement.Dax and Elvis break it down with no filter:- From a 53 to a 51.94 in one jump — that’s generational breakout territory- Turn was average and she still finished with a long glide… meaning there’s clearly more speed left in the tank- Virginia women under Todd DeSorbo are absolutely on fire right...

World Aquatics is cooking up some big changes — testing 10-lane finals at major meets and introducing wild card entries that could let up to 3 swimmers per country compete at Short Course World Championships.

Dax and Elvis go unfiltered on why this feels like a half-baked, "building it as they fly it" attempt that misses the mark:

- Dax calls it pointless — major meets already run 10 lanes sometimes, and this mostly gives the powerhouse programs (the Phelps/Lochte/Clary eras) even more chances to stack finals and kill careers for the guys in 3rd-8th.- Hist...

Ryan Murphy is officially back in the pool and the swimming world is watching closely.

At the Sacramento Pro Swim Series (a lower-key meet while many stars were in Fort Lauderdale), the Olympic champion posted:

- 25.1 in the 50 backstroke → 1st place

- 53.9 in the 100 backstroke → 2nd place

Dax and Elvis break it down raw:

- Is this the start of an Anthony Ervin-style comeback story, or will the young guns make it nearly impossible?

- Concerns about Murphy’s added muscle mass — “he’s too big” and...

College swimming is in a full-blown bloodbath right now — and the Pitt situation is the perfect example of the mess. Chase Krietler (who built Pitt into a respectable program with strong NCAA performances) suddenly resigns. Then they name diving coach Katie Casarezo as Director of Swimming & Diving — a rare and suspicious move that has the entire swim community whispering "this is how they cut the program." Transfers are flooding out, panic is high. Then they hire Ian Walsh from Marshall as head coach... right after the near-cut drama. Gideon Lo is now Associate Head Coach (shoutout Auburn alum).Dax and...

Kirsty Coventry, Olympic legend and current swimming power player, drops a bombshell: swimming should stay an "amateur sport" and athletes shouldn't get paid. The internet (and Night Swim) lost it.Dax and Elvis go full send on why this is one of the worst takes in recent swimming history:- She's a former swimmer who personally cashed massive checks — including $100K from Robert Mugabe- Now she's pulling the ladder up behind her, telling current athletes to survive on "beautiful venues and experiences" while bills pile up- Cam McEvoy's viral breakdown: Paying every Olympic qualifier appearance fees, performance bonuses, and wo...

Full breakdown of the Enhanced Games: why swimming dominated, the Cam vs Christian storyline, world records, Cody Miller on stage, Ryan Lochte’s take, and why USA Swimming should be taking notes instead of calling it a failure. The most watched swim event in years.

🌙 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...

Shane Ryan returns to the Night Swim Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Enhanced Games! Just days before the event, Shane breaks down his personal PED protocol, the groundbreaking medical case study in Abu Dhabi, training under Brett Hawke, and what it’s really like competing on enhancements.

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Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown.

Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”? We break down the optics, his lack of coaching experience, why Missouri State created the position, and whether top recruits would actually swim for him.

Van Mathias (IU Director of Operations & American Record Holder in the 50 Breaststroke) joins Night Swim for a raw, in-depth conversation about his incredible comeback!From working full-time, training on low volume/high intensity (heavily inspired by Cam McEvoy), crushing weighted pull-ups & Olympic lifts, to setting the American Record in Norway — Van breaks down exactly how he did it

Topics Covered:

• His exact weekly training split (speed endurance, dryland, lifting)• How he went from “just staying in shape” to American Record holder in months• Sodium bicarb experience, mindset on borrowed time, and racing philosophy• Training with Coach John, th...

Cam McEvoy joins the Night Swim Podcast fresh off breaking the world record in the 50 freestyle — and what he reveals about training, sprinting, and the future of swimming will change how you think about the sport.In this episode, Cam dives deep into:Why traditional swim training might be outdatedThe truth about sprint vs endurance trainingHis unconventional approach to becoming the fastest man in the worldWhether he’ll return to the 100 freestyleThe controversy around new training methods and why people are so resistant to changeEnhanced Games, performance debates, and the future of elite competitionThis isn’t just an interview — it’s a b...

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

NCAA introduces a new rule allowing underwater dolphin kicks on the finish for breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. We explain why this is a horrible idea, how it can be abused, who it actually helps (almost no one), and why it makes no sense.

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. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Lochte’s ex-wife posts a shady email exchange, then his current girlfriend responds calling out the Miami girls’ trip and dropped-off kids. We react to the ongoing mess, why it feels sad now, and who’s winning the public battle.

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 Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No sc...

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 (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — N...

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 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...

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

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), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimm...

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 care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black s...

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 care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black...

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 technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night...

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 unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it al...

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 @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...

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 @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered...

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 technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Nig...

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 Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olymp...

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 (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...

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 @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, tr...

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 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), Nig...

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 speed (too much knee bend, draggy full-body wave)

Killer drills: Up-kick-only 25s, fish...

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 rivalries & why non-revenue sports ruled the social sceneIs the grind killing the joy? Or is the sport better withou...

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'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. No PR. J...

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, 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. No PR. J...

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 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. No PR. Just two B...

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 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. No PR...

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 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...

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 Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and p...

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 holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, trainin...