The Diving Pod

Episode #72 Erica Sorgi

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us and listen to one of the top USA FINA certified judges and former 20-time USA Champion Erica Sorgi!

Episode #71 Emma Gullstrand

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in listing to another great Miami Diver!  Emma talks a little about the difference between the US and Sweden.  Maybe more importantly Emma t...

Episode #70 Tim Fisher

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Owner for Alexandria Dive Club Tim Fisher joins us for a great discussion about the club and how he found his way into the sport of diving!  Towards ...

Episode #69 Brandon Loschiavo

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Without a doubt one of the best interviews up to this point int he podcast!  Brandon was an open book with all of his answers.  Some of his answers ...

Episode #68 Lyle Yost

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy listening once again to the Ohio State culture in the diving program specifically.  Lyle recently won the 1 Meter US Open with an insane list. ...

Episode #67 2022 USA Open Championships

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One more review to finish out summer!  See who showed out at the USA Open Championships in Midland, Texas.

Episode #66 USA Junior Nationals Review

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen to our yearly review!  We tried to do it slightly different from last year let us know what you think please!

Episode #65 Mia Vallee

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was well worth the wait!  Mia Miami Huricane diver is on an incredible run going from NCAA, Future's Cup, Canada Cup, all the way to bec...

Episode #64 Drew Johansen & John Fox 2028 and Beyond Camp

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen about the exciting camp opportunity coming up in September!  Please forgive the audio dropping at times!  Enjoy!

Episode #63 Mike Hilber (Minnesota)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in listening to a main stay at the University of Minnasota Mike Hilber.  He has been apart of many of the names you know and love in the divi...

Episode #62 Carson Tyler

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are sorry for the delay.  But the wait is well worth it.  This week is rising sophomore Indiana diver Carson Tyler.  A lot of connection with Mo...

Episode #61 Greg Louganis

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This was any divers dream come true!  Interviewing the GREATEST OF ALL TIME Greg Louganis!  Join us in enjoying this amazing talk with Mr. Louganis....

Episode #60 Lindsey Hammar

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in hearing about some of the great things that Mile High Dive Club does to help prepare their divers for the recruitment process as well as so...

Episode #59 Nick McCrory

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us in listening to Olympic Bronze Medalist Nick McCrory!

Episode #58 Delaney Schnell

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this amazing talk with Olympic Silver Medalist Delaney Schnell!

Episode #57 Dr. Megan Neyer

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former x8 NCAA Champion for the Florida Gators!  Now running Neyer Performance Strategies, LLC.  This was a fun one sit back listen and enjoy!

Episode #56 Melissa Wu

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with 2020 Tokyo Olympic Bronze Medalist in Women's 10 Meter Platform Event!

Episode #55 Brooke Schultz

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy hearing Brooke Schultz story with her transition from Arkansas to South Carolina!  And what her goals are for the future!

Episod #54 1 Year BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you everyone for the support and listening to us talk about diving the past year!  Please tune in for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the epis...

Episode #53 Steve Voellmecke

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to CEO of Springboards and More, how he turned a passion into a job he loves!  

Episode #52 Kurtis Mathews

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our interview with the 2022 "SpringKing" Kurtis Mathews the Men's NCAA DI 1 Meter & 3 Meter NCAA Champions!  All the way from College Station by way ...

Episode #51 Jordan Rzepka Purdue University

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're going to want to check this one out with a name we have heard for a long time Jordan Rzepka!  Such a great interview hearing him talk about th...

Episode #50 Isaiah Cheeks Colorado Mesa

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Give this episode a listen!  Isaiah was the DII Men's 3 Meter NCAA Champions as well as CSCAA Male Diver of the Year in DII!

Episode #49 Cade Hammond UINDY

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to a great conversation with us and DII Men's 1 Meter National Champion Cade Hammond

Episode #48 Men’s NCAA Review

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our quick recap regarding Men's DI NCAA Championships

Episode#47 Women’s NCAA DI Review

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our quick recap of Women's NCAA DI Championships

Episode #46 NCAA DII Championship Review

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping NCAA DII Nationals

Episode #45 Mady Brinkman

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 Women's NCAA DII 3 Meter National Champion!

Episode #44 Men’s Big 10, PAC 12, Big 12 Review

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A wrap up of the power 5 conference reviews!

Episode #43 Dave Burgering

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with our talk with Dave as we talk about his journey, USA Diving, and the new facility at Ft Lauderdale.

Episode #42 ACC, SEC, Women’s Big 10 Review

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a quick conference review from the ACC, SEC, Women's Big 10 Championships

Episode #41 Nate Jimerson

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please everyone enjoy this one Nate Jimmerson, former St. Cloud Diver, 3-time NCAA Champion,, 2-time NCAA Diver of the year.  Current Red Bull Cliff ...

Episode #40 Tracy Torgerson

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Torgerson form DI athlete.  Co-Host Aarons former college coach.  Enjoy this trip down memory land with us and hear all these great thoughts f...

Episode #39 Ken Bedford

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to another DII Legend 3-time NCAA Champion never finished lower than 3rd in the Nation!  After college transitioned to high school coaching wh...

Episode #38 Dr. Ashley Zapata

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with Dr. Ashley Zapata, the first sports psychologist we have been able to have on the podcast!  This was a fun one everyone!  ENJOY!

Episode #37 Luke Weber

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in listening to Dr. Luke Weber former NCAA DII Male Diver of the Year in 2013!  He talks about his diving journey, some fun memories with Arr...

Episode #36 Winter USA Nationals Review

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our quick recap of Winter Nationals

Episode #35 Aaron Rooney

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with Aaron talking about coaching in high school and his diving journey as well!

Episode #34 Heath Calhoun

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was fun for Aaron to get the chance to interview co-host Heath.  We hope this gives you some more incite into Heath as a diver and a coach.

Episode #33 Kristian Ipsen

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What an oppurtuntity to interview Kristian Ipsen.  Get to hear about his insite into being an elite diver at a very early age!  Along with the new a...

Episode #32 Ron O‘Brien

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a dream come true to get the chance to interview Dr. Ron O'Brien!  Please listen and enjoy!

Episode #31 Laura Wilkinson

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2000 Women's 10 Meter Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson.  Please enjoy hearing her story and her struggles with injuries. Along with her journey back int...

Episode #30 Cassidy Krug

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in hear Cassidy Krug's story from being the daughter of diving coaches to where she is now with pitstops along the way at Stanford and the Oly...

Episode #29 Owen Weymouth

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Bull Cliff Diver Owen Weymouth.  What a story of how you become a Red Bull Cliff Diver.  Something that sticks out is Owen's love for diving.  ...

Episode 28 Steve Foley

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in listening to Steve Foley High Performance Director for Australia Diving

Episode #27 Stephanie Sutton Dominion Dive Club

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Sutton one of the top coaches in America!  Hear about her journey and hear all the great people she has been able to learn from as well as ...

Episode #26 Sam Pickens

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in listening to Sam talk about her international experience, coming back from injuries, and even a little about what Heath used to be like as ...

Episode #25 Diane Maiese

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear about Diane's diving journey.  WHAT A STORY. 

Episode #24 Joelle Williams Black Girls Diving

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!  Listen to Joelle talk about her own diving journey as well as what motivated her to start Black Girls ...

#23 Mandy Eby

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to ACES Diving Coach Mandy Eby talk about their struggles during Covid and the club world and her journey as a women in the coaching world!

Episode #22 USA Junior Nationals Review

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in recapping the USA Junior Nationals that took place in August.  Better late than never!

Episode #21 Lee Michaud President of USA Diving

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a very special podcast!  Special thank you to Mr. Lee Michaud for joining us to talk about where USA Diving is now and where he would like t...

Episode #20 Aaron D‘Addario (Denver)

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us in this amazing talk with Coach Aaron D'Addario!  He provides some unique insight on the mental side to diving!  Such a fun and infor...

Episode #19 Andrew Capobianco (Indiana)

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a big one Olympic Silver Medalist!  Enjoy this one we certainly did.

Episode #18 Wes Mattice (NC State)

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this discussion with Coach Wes Mattice!  This was an amazing talk with him.  He opens up about his journey and where he wants to go with...

Episod #17 Jacob Siler (Ohio State University)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this one everyone Jacob Siler joined us to talk about his recruiting process and more importantly his mindset for diving! HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR A...

Episode 16 Michael Wright (Tennessee)

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This one is great hearing from Michael Wright were we talked about his journey, diversity, and the future of USA Diving!

Episode 15 John Fox (Moss Farms Diving)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us and hear Head Coach of Moss Farms Diving John Fox's journey to where he is now.  Hear his opinions on team culture, athlete development, USA ...

Episode 14 Drew Johansen (Indiana University & Team USA Head Diving Coach)

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Indiana University and Team USA divers are brining home some hardware from Tokyo.   Enjoy listening to a little bit of everything from Indiana Unive...

Episode 13 Joe Gucwa (Saginaw Valley State)

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in our talk with Joe an up and coming DII coach at Saginaw Valley State.

Episode 12 Listener Questions

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We took the time to answer your questions.  Let us know if you have any others!

Episode #11 Todd Spohn (Santa Clara Diving Club)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode#10 Yona Knight-Wisdom 2016 & 2021 (Jamaican Olympian)

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a fun one everyone talking with Yona about his start in the sport, transition to a new club, and many other things in between give it a liste...

Episode #9 Chris Colwill (Georgia)

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We we lucky to have Chris Colwill current University of Georgia Diving Coach!  We got to talk about his 2008 & 2012 Olympic experience, what he l...

Episode #8 Lindsay Iordache (Yale)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this amazing talk with the Yale Diving Coach Lindsay Iordache.  We talked about her start, where women's diving is, and what drills she en...

Episode #7 Matt O'Neill (Harvard)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We meet with the Harvard University Diving Coach Matt O'Neill.  We discussed his development as a coach as well as periodization!  Enjoy and let us ...

Episode #6 US Olympic Trials Review

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We touch on some listener feedback.  Recap each event for US Olympic Trials.  As well as talk about the broadcast and our opinions!  Let us know wh...

Episode #5 Dave McKown (UIndy)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dave McKown 2021 CSCAA Men's Diving Coach of the Year!     We talk about his personal journey and hand spotting! take a listen and let us know what...

Episode #4 Jason Baumann (North Star Diving Club)

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we spoke with Jason Baumann Head Coach / Owner of North Star Diving Club.  We spoke about his diving history, coaching philosophy, Ol...

Episode #3 US Olympic Trial Preview

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into our first ever listener feedback.  Following up to preview the USA Olympic Trials.  A chance to see what we are looking forward to and ...

Episode #2 Diving 101

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we dive into some of the basics to diving this episode may be a little slower pace for anyone who is an experienced diver, but it is a gr...

Episode #1 Introduction

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing your 2 hosts as well as talk about the goals for the future of The Diving Pod!