Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories
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'Be Brave' with Molly Renshaw
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
British record holder and 2020 Olympian Molly Renshaw joins us for this week’s show. The Loughborough National Centre swimmer recently broke the 200...
The Rise of British Relays with Matt Richards
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our round of British athletes, Matt Richards joins us this week. Recently qualified for Team GB, the 18-year-old put on the performance of ...
The Olympic Dream with Joe Litchfield
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Newly qualified for his first ever Olympics, British swimmer Joe Litchfield joins The Social Kick. The Loughborough trained athlete has been recently ...
Breaking Down the ISL Draft and the New Auburn Head Coach
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Kick are finally back together again, discussing the recent announcements of the ISL Draft and new Auburn Head Coach. The 2021 ISL season i...
Distance Swimming Training and Distance Mental Training with Felix Auboeck
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austrian ISL star and NCAA Champion Felix Auboeck has continued his dominance in middle-distance freestyle. At the recent 2021 Swim Open Stockholm mee...
The Most Influential Person In Sport: Dick Pound
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Kick are honored to have Dick Pound on the show this week! The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice Presi...
Marie Wattel finds solutions
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Wattel roars onto the podcast this week after her recent success at the 2021 FNN Golden Tour in Marseille. Marie won the 100m Freestyle and 100m...
The Biggest Bear Reece Whitley
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the block from Men’s NCAAs, breaststroker Reece Whitley joins us on The Social Kick. Reece holds the second fastest ever time in the 200 B...
Shaine Casas is the most stunning swimmer on the planet.
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shaine Casas is not just looking to win big at NCAAs this week, he's looking to break records. The 2019 U.S. National Champion in 100m Backstroke join...
World Champion Maggie MacNeil looks to create more history
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2019 World Champ in 100m Butterfly, Canadian star Maggie MacNeil joins the show on the eve of NCAAs. The Michigan swimmer exploded onto the internatio...
Unsung Hero- Trailblazing Black Swimmer Enith Brigitha
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with a swimming hero, from her home in Holland. Enith Brigitha was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal with 2 bronzes in the 100 &...
Jamal Hill is Teaching 1 million People to Swim
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over 300,000 people a year die from drowning globally, mostly in developing countries. 3500 Americans a year die from drowning, mostly from low to mid...
Gustavo and Gus Borges- Parents Need to Pretend to be Grandparents
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tudo Bem to Brazilian swimming royalty, with 4-time Olympic medalist, World, and NCAA champion Gustavo Borges and his son, University of Michigan spri...
Coleman Stewart doesn't set time based goals
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever watch a really fast swimmer and think “wow, how do they do that?” In this episode, we get to talk to one of them. Coleman Stewart. He’...
Marco Koch is ready for 99% of anything in Swimming
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Triple World Champion Marco Koch tore up Season 2 of the ISL. He is a favorite to win the 200 Breast Olympic Gold Medal based on his recent form. Or i...
Why don't you play basketball or football? Giles Smith joins the show.
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Swimming has a diversity problem, so we spent some time getting Giles's perspective on how to bring the black and brown communities into swimming, add...
Béryl Gastadello Worked for Her Success
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen B herself, our guest today is LA Current Superstar and French National Teamer Beryl Gastaldello. You know her as one of the most versatile s...
Ato Boldon and Gary Hall Jr on Elite Speed
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pure speed with the masters of sprinting: Gary Hall Jr. and Ato Boldon. ‘The Godfather’ of swimming, Gary Hall Jr. is a ten-time Olympic medalist ...
David Curtiss
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 kicks off with youth and speed. We can’t wait to share how this young man is growing our sport, encouraging kids younger and kids of lower rank...
Caroline Burckle
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Burckle reached the highest levels in swimming: NCAA champion, Olympic bronze medalist (2008 – 800free relay). But it’s what she’s buil...
James Gibson, Head Coach of the World's Greatest Swim team?
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While James Gibson is currently known for his leadership of the Energy Standard professional swim team, he’s also a former World Champion (2003 – ...
Kylie Masse
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2x World Champion and Olympic Bronze medalist Kylie Masse joins us from her base in Toronto as she gets back into Olympic training following her secon...
Kaitlin Sandeno
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DC Trident coach and Olympic multi-medalist Kaitlin Sandeno joins us for a virtual hangout. How much would she give up to get Dressel on her team? "Ev...
Cyndi Gallagher on ISL, UCLA and Equality in Swimming
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime UCLA Women’s Head Coach and DC Trident Head Coach Cyndi Gallagher joins the guys fresh on the heels of ISL Season 2 to give her take on the...
Global Swimming Fan Forum on the ISL Season 2
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Kick guys are joined by swim nerds from around the globe to discuss the Grand Final of ISL Season 2 and reflect on the the league overall a...
Sergio López Miró, Olympic swimmer and coach
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a guy you want to sit next to on the pool deck to listen to him talk. Olympic bronze medalist as a swimmer who went on to develop multiple Ol...
Zach Apple on ISL and his stellar rise to the top of world sprinting
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off his stellar 2nd season with the DC Trident, Zach Apple joins us and gives his take on season 2, the bubble, how much money he made, feelings...
E63- Week 1 Recap of ISL Season 2
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After 2 matches and 4 great days of racing in Budapest, we get together to discuss a few things that stood out. Jackpots. Who faded the worst. Standou...
Byron MacDonald on Canadian Swimming and the Toronto Titans
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary coach and former World Class swimmer Byron MacDonald joins the show. We talk about his swimming, his long reign as University of Toronto coa...
Rowdy Gaines on opening more pools to help water safety - E#61
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Fame swimmer and 3-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines joins the show! We talk about how COVID is affecting student-athletes who have trai...
Bob Platt
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scottsdale Aquatic Club and ISL team DC Trident's Bob Platt joins the show to talk about the 2020 edition of the International Swimming League. Bob...
Monterey Bay Crossing
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former USA National team swimmer turned record breaking marathon swimmer Catherine Breed attempts to swim across Monterey Bay, California. A 25 mile c...
Charlotte Brynn
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bitten by a shark and kept swimming? For 11 more hours, then found the tooth in your hip?! Swam the Ice Mile, voluntarily?! All these stories and more...
Sonja Wieck
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
18 time Ironman and Participant in the 2020 Eco Challenge and World's Toughest Race Sonja Wieck joins the show. Sonja talks about preparing for the ra...
Daniel Carr
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cal backstroke stud Daniel Carr joins the show and we get into the mindset of the Cal men’s college team, some of the key workouts ...
Margaret Hoelzer
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Margaret Hoelzer. Margaret is an Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Hoelzer competed in the 2004 Summ...
The Social Kick Podcast #055 - The Future of NCAA Swimming, Caeleb Dressel Analysis, and the History of Butterfly
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More and more schools are cutting their swim programs, including the storied University of Iowa team, who were integral in developing Butterfly in the...
Kathleen Baker
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by gold medalist Kathleen Baker. In this show, we are interrupted by doping control, as Katleen blocks off evenings on h...
Karlyn Pipes
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by one of the greatest Masters swimmers of all-time, Karlyn Pipes. Karlyn discusses her journey in the sport of swimming...
The Social Kick Podcast #052 - Round-Up
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John, Bryan and Luke gather in person for the first time in months to discuss some recent news. Caeleb's Race Analysis, the value of Endless Pools...
Craig Beardsley
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by an Olympic swimmer who never went to the Olympics, Craig Beardsley. We delve into Craig's last race, missing the 1984...
Mike Bottom
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our 50th episode, we’re joined by one of the best swim coaches of all time, Mike Bottom. This conversation explores Mike’s swimming career inc...
Jason Dunford
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Social Kick, Jason Dunford joins the show to discuss his careers as an Olympic swimmer, tech startup co-founder, reporter, and ...
Gary Hall Jr.
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Olympic Gold Medalists Gary Hall Jr. We discuss Gary's early skateboarding and snowboarding interests and how we tra...
Nathan Adrian
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by 3x Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Adrian. We start by discussing what Nathan has been doing during Covid-...
Leah Martindale-Stancil
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by 2x Olympian and the current head coach of the Tulane Women's swim team, Leah Martindale-Stancil. Leah discusses her ...
Duje Draganja
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Duje Draganja joins the show to discuss his life growing up in Croatia, his experiences at CAL Berkeley, and his Olympic journey. Duj...
Tom Shields
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the gang is joined by Olympian Tom Shields. Tom discusses his amazing high school and college career while discussing multiple hardsh...
Katie Hoff Anderson
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Hoff joins the show to discuss the best viral videos of swimming history, her last swimming race and career reflection, life as...
Maya DiRado
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by 4x Olympic medalist and Rio 200 bk gold medalist Maya DiRado. We chat about the best Olympic swimming upsets of all-...
Laura Sogar
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by one of the best US female breaststrokers in history, Laura Sogar. Laura swam at the University of Texas where she wa...
Christen Shefchunas
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Christen Shefchunas. Christen has twenty-two years of coaching and working one on one with women, Coach Christen spe...
Kara Lynn Joyce
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by one of the most bad-ass sprinters in history, Kara Lynn Joyce. Kara Lynn is 3x US Olympian, bajillion time NCAA cham...
Felicia Lee
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Felicia Lee. Felicia was a USA National Team member and is a multiple-time NCAA Champion. We chat with Felicia about...
Leah Smith
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Olympic medalist and distance superstar Leah Smith. Leah grew up in Pennslyvania and swam for the JCC Sailfish. She continued her swi...
Chad La Tourette
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by American distance swimming star Chad La Tourette. Chad grew up in Southern California, swimming at the legendary Mi...
Dylan Carter
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by the versatile Dylan Carter. Dylan began swimming later than most swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago, then moved to the...
Amy Bilquist
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by standout backstroke and freestyler Amy Bilquist. Amy’s been an elite swimmer for a long time. She was one of the ...
Glenn Mills
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Glenn Mills (1980 Olympian [200br], 1983 NCAA Champion [2br], co-founder of GoSwim, technique and film guru). Glenn...
Katie McLaughlin
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, USA National Teamer Katie McLaughin joins us. We talk about what Katie’s focusing on now in training to stay fit, areas of focus fo...
The Social Kick Podcast #030 - NCAA Champions to Channel Crossings. One tough Breed with Catherine Breed
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the guys chat with open water standout Catherine Breed. The guys chat with Catherine about: -What she is d...
Elite America Sprinter Margo Geer
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys chat with one of the US's top female sprinters, Margo Geer. They discuss Margo's view on: -The Olympics being postponed -Her...
Meet Brandon Fischer
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Social Kick Podcast! Thanks for joining us with National Team Member Brandon Fischer.
NCAA Conference Meets
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who is excited for college swim meets! Tonight on The Social Kick Podcast: The guys discuss: -Bobby Finke abolishes the American and NCAA record in th...
The Social Kick Podcast #022- Current events
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining us for our weekly Social Kick Podcast! The whole gang is back as Luke returns from his travels. In this episode they discuss cur...
The Social Kick Podcast #020- First Facebook Live with Current Events
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who's excited for the Premiere of the Facebook Live premiere of The Social Kick Podcast! In this episode, Luke Paddington Bryan Lundquist John Mullen ...
The Social Kick Podcast #024- NCAA Conference Meets, Sun Yang and Coronavirus
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Facebook Live of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys discuss: Conference Meet Round-Up -Pac-12 Women: Abbey Weitzeil, Stanford Women -B10 Men: ...
The Social Kick Podcast #025- Current events and Early Impact of the Coronavirus
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys discuss: NCAA Swimming • Pac-12 Men, Reece Whitley and Cal • The impact of coronavirus Pro Swim Series Des Moines • Regan S...
Former World Record Holder Milo Cavic
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Social Kick Podcast, the guys sit down with Olympic silver medalist and former World Record Holder Milorad Cavic. Milorad is mo...
George BOVELL
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys are joined by 5x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist George Bovell. In this episode we discuss: -How George knows Luke. -Ge...
The Social Kick Podcast #026 - Will they postpone the Olympics?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the 'shelter in place' in the Bay Area, the boys join on a full remote session to discuss: Covid-19 - USA, Japan, and other swimming federations ...
The Social Kick Podcast #019 - Breaking Down Women in Coaching with Carlene Takaki
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the crew welcomes Carlene Takaki. Carlene is a coach for PASA Rinconada for their 13-14 year old age group. Carlene recounts her last...
The Social Kick Podcast #018 - Jonty Skinner and Swimming Comebacks
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
✋Who's excited for the Premiere of the Facebook Live premiere of The Social Kick Podcast! In this episode, the guys ➡️ NCAA Swimming ➡️ Jo...
The Social Kick Podcast #017 - Swim Meet Round-up and 1996 Olympic Game
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss top races from the Knoxville Pro Series Swim meet, FINA Champions Swim Series, Australian State meet, and NCAA meets. Then...
The Social Kick Podcast #016 - Is the US Open still a valued meet?
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys get back together to talk about the US Open. They the importance of the meet in today's circuit of elite competitions and look forward to som...
The Social Kick Podcast #015 - Olympics Workout Game 2
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Coach Justin" writes the guys another workout based on Olympics distances. Justin calls out the set, then for each rep, he names an Olympic finalist,...
The Social Kick Podcast #014 - Sun Yang Doping Case and ISL American Derby
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys get together to chat about the recent news on Sun Yang's hearing. Bryan goes into detail about the differences in drug testing organizations ...
The Social Kick Podcast #13 - 2008 Olympics Workout Game
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We shake this up this week with a game. "Coach Justin" writes a workout for Luke, Bryan and John based on the 2008 Olympic Games. Using only Olympi...
The Social Kick Podcast #012 - High School Swimming in the US
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During a week in the fall when Luke was traveling, the guys start off talking about scholarships in NCAA swimming and then dive into their experiences...
The Social Kick Podcast #011 - NCAA Rule Changes, Week 4 ISL Review and Rowdy Gaines Trivia
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through a wild first season of pro swimming. The guys recap week 4 of ISL action from Budapest and preview the upcoming ISL derbies in...
The Social Kick Podcast #010 - Week 3 ISL Review and 2020 ISL Predictions
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Week 3 of the ISL wraps up and the guys chat about the competition, ways for the ISL to improve, top swims and much more. They also talk about what th...
The Social Kick Podcast #009 - ISL Week 2 Reactions and Recent Doping News
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over the 2nd ISL meet. Bryan is impressed over the camaraderie at the meet and Luke is blown away the fast swimming and “hard work” pu...
The Social Kick Podcast #008 - ISL Week 1 Reactions
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The full crew is back for a recap on the first ever match of the new professional swim league, the International Swim League aka ISL. Luke the H...
The Social Kick Podcast #007 - Discussing the Rules of the Upcoming International Swim League (ISL)
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Social Kick Podcast goes through the rules of the International Swim League (ISL). We discuss the aspects we're excited about and...
The Social Kick Podcast #006 - Breaking Down the University of Texas Swimming Dominance
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Social Kick Podcast has our first guest….Wade Kelley. Many of you haven’t heard of Wade, but he swam with a lot of the 2000 a...
The Social Kick Podcast #005 - What it Takes to Become a Swimming Nation
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke, Bryan, and John discuss their recent experience with their workshop with Trinidad and Tobago while Justin holds down the fort i...
The Social Kick Podcast #004 - Favorite Swimming Race from the Summer
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys talk about their favorite races from the summer meets. Luke is hesitant to name his favorite race, but brings up names from ...
The Social Kick Podcast #003 - What do You Think About the Olympic Changes?
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Swimming this summer was full of fast races. We discuss altitude training and racing, as well as the changes to the upcoming Olympics. We break down t...
The Social Kick Podcast #002 - Happy Olympics Day
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The group officially cheer to our new name, "The Social Kick Podcast (SKP)" and celebrate Justin's birthday :) We also discuss the Olympic experience,...
The Social Kick Podcast #001 - Tell Us About Your Last Swimming Race
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into episode 1 of The Social Kick Podcast and learn about our swimming backgrounds, experiences, and join us as we breakdown our final "competiti...