Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

How Sean Kao Built ASP: From a Parents' Garage to Training the World’s Best Swimmers | Ep. 291

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Social Kick Podcast, we sit down with Sean Kao, the founder and mastermind behind Aquatic Sports Performance (ASP). Sean has re...

NCAA Format Shakeup: Why We Need B-Finals Back & The Combined 6-Day "Dream Meet" | Episode 292

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 NCAA Swimming & Diving season is officially in the books! Bryan and John are back from Atlanta (Georgia Tech) to recap a wild week of rec...

Isabelle Stadden: UVA Reset, Breaking a 5-Year Plateau & The "Traumatic" Murphy Sets | Ep. 290

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a top-tier athlete hits a plateau after five years in the same environment? Isabelle Stadden joins the crew to discuss her "reset" m...

Anastasia Gorbenko onIM Training, Pro to NCAA Transition & Breaststroke Flip Turns | Ep. 289

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you’re the first alternate for an Olympic final and get the call only 40 minutes before the blocks? Israeli star Anastasia Gorbenk...

Daniel & Nathan Wiffen: The 15-Hour Recovery Secret Behind 1500m Greatness | Social Kick Ep. 288

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Wiffen and Nathan Wiffen join the Social Kick Podcast to discuss the training, mindset, and recovery behind elite 1500m freestyle swimming. Oly...

Gabe Jett: Breaking the Yips, Elite Underwaters, and Finding Identity Beyond Swimming | Episode 287

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gabe Jett is more than just a 1:54 butterflyer; he is a film major, a quiche enthusiast, and a man who has looked the 200 fly yips in the eye and won....

Charlotte Crush: The #1 Recruit, Team USA, and Building Her Own Legacy

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Crush isn’t just the top high school recruit in the nation — she’s one of the most promising young swimmers in the world. In Episode 2...

Jacob Mills: The 6'6" British Sprint Phenom Chasing Olympic Glory

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Mills is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young sprinters in world swimming — and for good reason. Standing 6'6" with elite power...

Ryan Erisman: Beating Olympians & a Breakout Freshman Season at Cal

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Erisman is having one of the most eye-opening freshman seasons in college swimming — and he proved it on the world stage. Fresh off a dominant ...

Skyler Smith: Breaststroke, Confidence & Racing In-Season Ep. 283

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Skyler Smith is swimming some of the best races of her career — right now. In this episode of Social Kick, the UNC senior and U.S. National Team poo...

Andy Donaldson: Ultramarathon Swimming, Purpose & 4 Minutes From a World Record | Ep. 282

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to keep going when you’ve already given everything you have? In this episode of Social Kick, we sit down with Andy Donaldson — u...

Eva Okaro on NCAA Swimming, Texas Culture & Breaking Records as a Freshman | Social Kick Ep. 281

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British Olympian Eva Okaro joins Social Kick to talk about her breakout freshman season at the University of Texas, adapting to NCAA swimming, and why...

Dave Durden: How Cal Swimming Builds Champions & Winning Culture. Ep 280

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary coach Dave Durden joins Social Kick to talk culture, champions, and what really matters in elite swim training. As the head coach of the Cal...

Swimming’s Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moments of 2025. Episode 279

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dude, what a year.” In this year-end episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the full crew — Bryan Lundquist, Dr. John Mullen, and Luke Paddington —...

John Shortt: World Junior Gold, Elite Backstroke Turns, and Ireland’s Breakout Moment. Ep 278

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Shortt is emerging as one of the most exciting young backstrokers in the world. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the Irish standout an...

Will Modglin: American Records, the 20.00 Barrier, and Redefining NCAA Backstroke Episode 277

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Modglin just delivered one of the fastest backstroke performances in NCAA history. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, we sit down with t...

Sven Schwarz on 100K Weeks, Elite Distance Training, the Rise of Men’s Distance Swimming | Ep. #276

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sven Schwarz is one of the fastest-rising distance swimmers in the world, training up to 100K per week and relying almost entirely on feel to guide hi...

Todd DeSorbo: Building a Swimming Dynasty at Virginia | NCAA, Olympics, & Men’s New Era | Ep 275

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo joins The Social Kick to talk about the future of college swimming and the debut of a made-for-TV double elimination ...

Matt Kredich: How Tennessee Built Champions, Culture & Olympic Stars | Episode 274

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Kredich isn’t just a successful swim coach — he’s a culture builder, a thinker, and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond the pool deck....

Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up...

Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦 Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21...

Greg Harper, from Cal Swimmer to Pro Triathlete on Kona, Training & Triathlon Truths | Ep. 271

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Cal swimmer Greg Harper is now one of the best swimmers in triathlon — leading out the swim at the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and ...

World Cup Recap: 5 World Records & Wild Finishes w/ Bobby Hurley | Social Kick 270

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 Swimming World Cup wrapped up with one of the fastest nights in history — five world records in a single session! 🏊‍♂️   In this ...

Tommy Neill: The Aussie Olympian Finding His Fire Again | Episode 269

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Olympian Tommy Neill joins The Social Kick to talk about his journey from back-to-back Olympic bronze medals to a much-needed reset. After ...

Bryn Greenwaldt: From DII Record Breaker to UVA Cavalier Episode 268

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before joining the powerhouse Virginia Cavaliers, Bryn Greenwaldt was already making NCAA history — becoming the first woman in Division II to break...

2025 World Cup Breakdown with Bobby Hurley | Expert Take from a Swimming Commentator Episode 267

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup with Bobby Hurley — former world champion swimmer, World Cup star, and one of the sharpest voi...

Sam Short: The Grind, the Mindset, and the Future of Distance Swimming Episode 266

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2023 World Champion 🏆 and Olympic medalist Sam Short joins The Social Kick Podcast for a deep dive into what drives one of the world’s best dista...

Luka Mijatovic: 16-Year-Old Swim Phenom on Worlds, Recruiting & the 400 Free | Episode 265

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spo...

Rylee Erisman Returns: 8 Medals at World Juniors & Her College Recruiting Journey Episode 264

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rylee Erisman is back on Social Kick! Fresh off a historic summer at the World Junior Championships, Rylee won 8 medals (5 gold, 3 silver), including ...

McKenzie Siroky: Hockey Roots, Breaststroke Speed & Tennessee Swimming | Episode #263

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

McKenzie Siroky’s journey from hockey rinks to Team USA swimming is anything but typical. A breakout sprint breaststroker, McKenzie talks about her ...

Brett Hawke | Enhanced Games Head Coach on Ben Proud, Swimming’s Future & Athlete Debate Episode 262

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Hawke is back—now as Head Coach of swimming for the Enhanced Games. He talks about the bold move to join the Games, the signing of Ben Proud, ...

Ben Proud and The Enhanced Games | Olympic Medalist Joins Controversial League | Episode 261

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic medalist and World Champion Ben Proud has stunned the swimming world by retiring from professional swimming to join the controversial Enhance ...

Jack Alexy - American Record Holder on 45.9 Relay Split, 100 Free Training & Worlds - Episode 260

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Alexy is back on Social Kick! Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder dives into the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s—and that wild 45....

Jamie Jack Talks 50 Free, Dean Boxall Training & Australian Sprint Swimming Episode 259

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian sprinter Jamie Jack joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season! We talk sprint training at St. Peters with Dean Boxall, racing the 50 fr...

Tommy Janton on Team USA Breakout, Crocodile Man Nickname & Worlds Medal Moments Episode 258

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a breakout summer on Team USA, Tommy Janton joins Social Kick to talk about his wild ride through Worlds, winning a U.S. national title from...

Ahmed Jaouadi: Double World Champion’s Rise & Training Secrets Episode 257

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off his double World Championship titles in the 800 and 1500 freestyle, Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi joins Social Kick! We talk about the meteoric ...

Solo Swims, Dressel's Return & Mustache Magic, TYR Summer National Champs Recap - Episode 256

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The TYR Summer Championships are here, and we have some hot takes. Bryan and John break down everything from the solo swims in the C finals to the mos...

2025 World Champs Recap: McIntosh Magic, Marchand’s 1:52, USA WR & Relay Chaos Episode 255

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 World Championships are in the books, and we've got takes. Who delivered, who flopped, and what the heck happened to all those prelims relay ...

Grant House Unfiltered: NCAA Lawsuit, ASU Training, & Athlete Power Episode 253

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant House joins Social Kick fresh off a season of huge personal bests at US Nationals! The multi-talented swimmer is well known for his leadership a...

Anna Moesch Breaks Out for Team USA - Episode 252

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rising Team USA talent, Anna Moesch, joins Social Kick fresh off a breakthrough performance at US Nationals where she made her first senior national t...

Santo Condorelli on Going 21.6, Embracing Pain & The Truth About Pro Swimming - Episode 251

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Santo Condorelli, a man of many countries and an Olympic finalist, joins Social Kick! We discuss Santo’s unique journey, from brutal high school set...

Patrick Sammon: US Sprinting's Rising Force - Episode 250

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Social Kick we’re joined by rising American sprinter Patrick Sammon, fresh off a breakout season that’s turned heads in the swi...

Abby Herscu’s Breakout Season & Team USA Debut

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cal standout and rising Team USA breaststroker Abby Herscu joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season that earned her a spot at the 2025 World Univ...

Campbell McKean: From Junior Sensation to World Stage- Episode 248

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He just went 58 in the 100 breaststroke! Campbell McKean, the breakout breaststroker who skipped the 59-second barrier entirely, joins us fresh off hi...

Ashley Twichell - Mom and Olympian, not slowing down - Episode 247

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faster everywhere she goes It took a few attempts and many years before Ashley Twichell eventually became an Olympian at age 32, the oldest first time...

Leanne Smith - Superstar Paralympian - Episode 246

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three world records in one day?!?!   Superstar paralympian Leanne Smith may be on the best form of her career following her recent performance at the...

Oliver Morgan Team GB’s Backstroke Star Chasing History - Episode 245

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Team GB’s backstroker has arrived, and he’s one of the world’s best. Oliver Morgan has been on a rapid rise the last few years including an assa...

Enhanced Games - Pros and Cons - Live Discussion: Episode 244

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With all the conversation surrounding the Enhanced Games, we decided to hop on a live show to discuss the pros, cons, and everything in between!   En...

Becca Mann: From Child Prodigy to Swimming Legend, Memoir, Comeback & the Maui Nui | Episode 243

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From crossing the Maui channel at age 10 to rocking the American flag cap for Team USA to becoming the first and only person to complete the Maui Nui ...

Caroline Bricker: Stanford's 400 IM Queen on Beating Olympians and Believing Big | Episode 242

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stanford women were on fire this year and it was performances like Caroline Bricker had at NCAAs that led the Cardinal moving up the podium to tak...

Lucy Bell | Stanford's 200 Breaststroke NCAA Champion | Episode 241

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NCAA 200 breaststroke champion Lucy Bell, a Stanford junior, didn’t even swim that event she ultimately won when the season began. While one of the ...

Piper Enge | Miranda Grana | Texas Indiana Women's NCAA Recap | Episode 240

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 college swimming season was a wild one, and to chat about women’s swimming and put a bow on the year that was, we’re joined by Texas stud...

Jonny Marshall Will Modglin Yamato Okadome Florida Texas Cal 2025 Men's NCAA Recap | Episode 239

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

3rd Annual Men’s NCAA Championship Recap Show featuring Will Modglin (Texas), Jonny Marshall (Florida) and Yamoto Okadome (Cal). The dust settled an...

Jassen Yep - The most surprising win of 2025 NCAA Swimming Championships | Episode 238

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a 5th year, even Jassen Yep didn’t think winning an NCAA Swimming title was possible until he touched the wall in the 200 breast. After touching,...

2025 NCAA Swimming Recap

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special NCAA Swimming recap episode, the Social Kick crew recaps the most memorable moments of 2024-2025 in NCAA swimming season. We discuss t...

Iona Anderson - Australia's Teenage Backstroke Olympic Medalist - Episode 236

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iona Anderson is a teenage Australian Olympian and one of the best backstrokers in the world. 5th at her first Olympics individually, she came home wi...

Quintin McCarty - Fastest Swimmer in ACC - Episode 235

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best kicker in college swimming   Quintin McCarty, the 2025 ACC 50 freestyle champion, could be looking to sign NIL deals in two sports if the Wo...

Cal Poly Swimming and Diving Suddenly Cut - Episode 234

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Poly just had its swimming & diving program cut. No other sport at the school was cut. The school president says it will take $25 million to r...

Claire Curzan Keeping Virginia Rolling - Episode 233

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chlorinated Claire Curzan comes clean about crushing kicks and coaches tricks. In her first year competing for UVA, Claire Curzan, an Olympic medalist...

Chris Guiliano Wants To Be The World's Best Freestyler. Episode 232

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you bought $100 of Chris Guiliano stock in ~2021 and held onto it, you’d be a very rich person right now. The man of many freestyle talents has b...

Leah Shackley Erika Pelaez NC State Episode 231

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh Wolfpack faces. Same Wolfpack speed. Leah Shackley and Erica Pelaez have been racing each other for a few years already wearing American flags o...

Camille Spink, Josephine Fuller, Tennessee Women - Episode 230

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off of a Dual Meet Attendance Record and in season best times, Camille Spink and Josephine Fuller of the University of Tennessee join us for a p...

Simone Manuel Superstardom Keeps Rising Episode 229

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Legend Among Us Simone Manual, one of the best swimmers of all-time joins us to talk about life, swimming, and giving back. An Olympic and World Cha...

Kuzey Tunçelli Fastest Teen Miler Ever Episode 228

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fastest teenager ever, Turkish distance phenom Kuzey Tuncelli is already an Olympic finalist and 2x World Junior Record holder in both the long an...

Cal's Lucas Henveaux and Robin Hanson Episode 227

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friends of the pod, the Cal Bears return, this time with a World Championship Bronze medalist and an NCAA Champion in Lucas Henveaux and Robin Hanson....

Stanford’s Aurora Roghair and Charlotte Hook Episode 226

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Same tree, different branches. Stanford’s Aurora Roghair and Charlotte Hook join us for a mid-season update, where the two Cardinal stars are in ver...

Julian Smith on Breaking a Dressel Record and Florida Speed. Episode 225

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking a Caeleb Dressel record is a hell of a way to celebrate your final season as a swimmer. For Florida star Julian Smith, there may well be more...

Jillian Cox Texas Distance Star Episode 224

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go long or go home. Distance freestyle phenom Jillian Cox is tearing it up this year with nation-leading times, Texas Longhorn school records, and a W...

Jordan Crooks, Gui Caribe, Nikoli Blackman and Lamar Taylor Tennessee Sprinting. Episode 223.

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Social Kick Carnival. The boys from Tennessee joined us to chat fast swimming and share their journeys from Caribbean and Brazilian roots to end up ...

Noe Ponti - Chasing Fast Times & Mastering the Mental Game Episode 222

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re joined by Swiss swimming sensation and butterfly specialist Noe Ponti. Noe just completed a short course season for the ages w...

Josh Liendo on Speed, Setbacks & Success Episode 221

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sneakily one of the fastest men to ever sprint, Canadian and Florida Gator Josh Liendo is coming off a career year in 2024. His sophomore campaign at ...

Jonny Kulow The Wyoming Freestyle Rocket Episode 220

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The man, the myth, the legend: Jonny Kulow. We sat down with the ASU super sprinter and dug into his journey from a small town in Wyoming to become a ...

Owen McDonald is ready to smash NCAAs Episode 219

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Social Kick, we welcome IU standout swimmer Owen McDonald. We delve into his journey from Atlanta to Arizona State, and finally to ...

The Best Swimming of 2024 Episode 218

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special year-end episode, the Social Kick crew recaps the most memorable moments of 2024 in swimming. We discuss the best individual swims (in...

Rex Maurer Rocketing American Record Holder Episode 217

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So that’s a thing now. Rex Maurer has shown the world that even college-aged swimmers can drop nearly 7 seconds in their best event as if he hit a g...

Linnea Mack & Mark Nikolaev Premier League Swimming Episode 216

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make Swimming Fun! Premier League Swimming is shaking things up down under, with a new type of fast-paced swimming competition in a league format that...

Rylee Erisman Teenage Sprint Sensation Episode 215

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That’s what we love about these high school swimmers. We keep getting older. They keep getting faster. Record smasher Rylee Erisman, at only 15, is ...

Ryan Murphy BackStroke Master Episode 214

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They say ‘the game slows down’ for the best athletes in sport. Maybe that’s why Ryan Murphy always seems to bring out his best swims in the bigg...

Yusra Mardini Talks Life After The Swimmers Episode 213

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s enough space on this planet for everyone. Syrian refugee and 2x Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini had some of her life’s defining moments depi...

Kasia Wilk Wasick Is Not Slowing Down Episode 212

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five Olympics and counting! Sprint master Kasia Wilk Wasick returns for another episode to catch us up on the World Cup, where she took the crown for ...

Ilya Kharun - Double Olympic Medalist - Episode 211

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the pod and now 2-time Olympic medalist Ilya Kharun returns to catch us up on his massive summer. Last time we spoke with Ilya a year ago he...

Mary-Sophie Harvey - Canada's Reliable Super Star - Episode 210

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary-Sophie Harvey is a Canadian Olympian and one of the world’s most versatile swimmers. A two-time Olympian, Mary-Sophie has accomplished a feat t...

Spyros Chrysikopoulos World Record 358km in 7 straight days - Episode 209

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get bored swimming? He doesn’t. Do you ever get tired swimming? He doesn’t. Do your shoulders hurt swimming? His don’t. This man has...

John Mason - The Face and Energy of World Aquatics - Episode 208

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Mason is a much sought after TV host and correspondent. His natural on-screen energy and versatility have established him as a regular personalit...

Tatjana Smith Schoenmaker Greatest Female Breaststroke Swimmer of All Time Episode 207

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with South African breaststroke sensation Tatjana Schoenmaker Smith, one of the most accomplished swimmers of her generat...

Pieter Coetzé South Africa's Young Backstroke Star Episode 206

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Going best times is all a swimmer can ask for right? Well, it may make a bittersweet Olympics, if you go best time at an Olympics (where few go best t...

Keaton Jones Rising Backstroke Star Episode 205

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ice in his veins! Olympic finalist Keaton Jones only needed one year at Cal to bridge the gap from being an elite junior to one of the world’s best,...

Hubert Kos Olympic 200 Backstroke Champion Episode 204

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Olympic champion in the 200 backstroke, Hubert Kos, takes a break from his busy gaming schedule to hangout with us on Social Kick. For the second ...

Bobby Hurley World Cup Passion Episode 203

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of the 2024 World Cup season, we check in with the voice of the World Cup himself, broadcaster and former World Record holder Bobby Hurle...

Caspar Corbeau Dutch Olympic Breaststroke Medalist Episode 202

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s shades of orange everywhere for Dutch Olympic breaststroker Caspar Corbeau. When representing The Netherlands, he wears a true orange and for T...

Mariah Denigan US Olympic Open Water Swimmer Episode 201

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever frustrated with turns and just wish you could swim in a straight line? For USA Olympic swimmer Mariah Denigan that is the dream. While the majori...

Mona McSharry Irish Olympic Swimming Medalist Episode 200

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irish goodbye? More like Irish hello! Ireland made its presence known in the pool at the Paris Olympics with a huge swim for a bronze medal in the 100...

Greg Meehan On Coaching Torri Huske Stanford and Katie Ledecky Episode 199

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL and swimming are not the same. In a world where coaches have a very short leash, a team that has a couple down years of performance along with...

David Johnston US Olympian Determined for LA 2028 Gold Episode 198

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could you imagine having mononucleosis and COVID-19 at the biggest competitions of your life? What about missing the Olympic team by one spot in argua...

Katie Grimes Double Olympian Heading To College Episode 197

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two time Olympian, by the age of 18, Katie Grimes joins us in the latest episode of Social Kick. Katie talks us through the experience of swimming at ...

Carson Foster Couldn't be in a Better Place Episode 196

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2x Olympic Medalist Carson Foster returns to chat about making his first Olympic team, his performance in Paris, and how he’s adjusting to Bob Bowma...

James Magnussen and The Enhanced Games Episode 195

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how fast someone could swim if some of the rules were lifted? Nike believed someone could run a marathon under 2 hours, which Eliud Kipcho...

Alex Shackell High School Olympic Gold Medalist Episode 194

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While she was only 8 years old when she chose her Instagram handle @alexandrathebeast, it’s clear now how a young Alex Shackell foresaw a bright fut...

Michael Andrew A Candid Conversation. Episode 193

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Andrew joins us and reflects on the disappointment of not making the US Olympic team and explains what he feels led to that o...

Regan Smith Returns, now with 8 Olympic Medals: Episode 192

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Regan Smith returns with her latest medal haul from the Paris Olympics, where she picked up her first Olympic golds, a few individual...