The Swim Brief
Episodes
Did Grant House End Swimming?
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on boogeyman, a history of collegiate sports and exploitation.
Rude Awakening
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going to a masters meet and daring to enter the 200 free. The clock never lies.
The Purpose of Doubt
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doubt isn’t a bad thing, unless you let it be.
Emergency Podcast: Act Now!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why I donated money today to my alma mater’s top rival.
Garrett McCaffrey and I Reminisce
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett McCaffrey joins me to reminisce, talk sports media and why we’re not as successful as Bob Bowman.
Heads up Approach to Doping
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I remain optimistic in the face of cynical, state-sponsored doping.
Bullet Dodged
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I proposed working with Lars Jorgensen and what I think we should all consider now.
Changing Sport Culture with Jon Little
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Attorney Jon Little, who’s been involved with a number of prominent cases involving sexual abuse of athletes. We discuss what needs ...
(Mental) State of the Sport
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off a weekend in Texas and building off what I said, heard and saw there.
Bob Bowman: Why I Didn't See It
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus pod! Why I didn’t see the Bowman to Texas move coming.
Nerding Out with Trever Gray
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trever and I take each other to class, and then get existential.
Ashley Eckermann
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Eckermann joins to talk shop about coaching the mental side of sports!
Who Do You Trust on Nutrition Pt 2
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A re-upload without the annoying sound of a metronome in the background.
#Grindset? Maybe not
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on grinding, and how to get your priorities straight.
What's Next?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when you transition from one thing to the next, like a season perhaps?
Who Do You Trust on Nutrition? Part 1
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, finally. Part 1 of 2 on my journey to figure out where I should actually go for advice when it comes to nutrition. ...
Does (Club) Size Matter?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I bring on Corey Manley, USA Swimming Data Scientist, to discuss his research into club excellence.
Doing Your Homework
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than you ever thought you wanted to know about homework and time spent training. Plus a meet update and thoughts on shaving.
Kate DeSantis: The Silent Partner
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing the most influential behind the scenes person in Chris DeSantis Coaching to the forefront.