Unfiltered Waters
Episodes
NCAA Women’s Swim & Dive: Predictions & Storylines
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff brings you a full NCAA Women’s Swimming Championship preview from the pool deck at Geo...
Fish Outta Water
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special “Fish Outta Water” edition of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with a group of elite swimmers to talk about something other than...
Bob Bowman
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down in Austin, Texas with legendary swim coach Bob Bowman — former U.S. Olympic Team Head Coa...
USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorad...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Isabeau Levito | Frozen Waters
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Isabeau Levito...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Emily Chan and Spencer Howe
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Emily Chan and...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Amber Glenn
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Amber Glenn, t...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Christina Carr...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Andrew Torgashev
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Andrew Torgash...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Ilia Malinin "Quad God"
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Ilia Malinin, ...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Madison Chock and Evan Bates
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Madison Chock ...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Emilea Zingas ...
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Max Naumov
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Max Naumov, U....
Meet Team USA Figure Skating: Alysa Liu
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Alysa Liu, a ...
Fueling Like an Olympian
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down in Austin, Texas during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series with Olympic champions Katie Ledecky, B...
Gen Z Education
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down in Austin, Texas during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series for a fast-paced, fun, and surprisingly...
Chari Hawkins
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down with Chari Hawkins, a Paris 2024 Olympian and U.S. heptathlon champion, for a powerful conversat...
Katie Grimes
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We spent the day at the University of Virginia and sat down with Katie Grimes for a conversation that felt especially meaningful. In this episode, Kat...
Fan Favorite Moments of 2025
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up: You’re listening to a highlight compilation featuring clips from several Unfiltered Waters episodes. Audio will switch between episodes wi...
Jamie Anderson
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie sits down with Jamie Anderson in New York City at the Team USA 100 Days Out Media Summit for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the Winter Oly...
Todd DeSorbo
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spent an entire day inside the University of Virginia’s program and sat down with head coach Todd DeSorbo to understand what makes UVA one of the...
Dynamic Duos: Alex and Gretchen Walsh
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this Dynamic Duos episode, we sat down with sisters and Olympic medalists Gretchen and Alex Walsh to talk through the bond, the rivalry, and the d...
The Big 1-0-0
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaching 100 episodes feels surreal, so we wanted to slow down, look back, and celebrate what this show has become. In this episode, we revisit the mo...
Oksana Masters
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie sits down with Oksana Masters at Team USA’s 100 Days Out Summit in New York City for one of the most powerful conversations Unfiltered Waters ...
Who Knows Who Best (Katie Hoff & Missy Franklin)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin put their friendship to the test in a “Who Knows Who Best?” challenge inspired by the Newlywed Game. From favorite c...
Chad Le Clos
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four-time Olympian and Olympic champion Chad Le Clos sits down with Katie in Carmel ahead of World Cup Stop 1 to talk comeback from injury, the real s...
Noè Ponti
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic medalist and world-record holder Noè Ponti sits down with Katie in Carmel, Indiana ahead of World Cup Stop 1 to talk Paris (4th/5th and what ...
Dynamic Duos: Regan Smith & Kate Douglass
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie sits down in Carmel, Indiana with best friends and superstars Regan Smith & Kate Douglass to talk origin stories (rooming together at Junior...
NCAA Changes & Our Thoughts
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin break down the sweeping NCAA changes hitting this season: B-finals removed from the night session (places 9–16 now sco...
Ali Truwit
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time Paralympic silver medalist and shark attack survivor Ali Truwit returns to Unfiltered Waters for an in-person sit-down in Nashville—fresh o...
USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring joins Unfiltered Waters to share first impressions after Golden Goggles, why he sees this moment as a fresh start buil...
Simone Manuel
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic gold medalist, American record holder, and world champion Simone Manuel returns to Unfiltered Waters for an in-person sit-down in Austin. She ...
Cate Campbell
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian icon Cate Campbell sits down with Katie for a candid conversation about clearing the Aussie–U.S. “banter” that went viral and why it ...
Gabby Thomas
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie heads to Austin, Texas to sit down with Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas. She opens up about putting her health first, navigating expectations betw...
Sydney Wells
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Missy sit down with CrossFit Games athlete and Team Adidas athlete Sydney Wells. She opens up about the transition from collegiate track at ...
Claire Weinstein
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Missy sit down with 18-year-old Olympian and World medalist Claire Weinstein. She shares the rollercoaster of Worlds, from illness and tough...
You Asked, We Answered
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy tackle listener questions on everything from handling off days and finding balance, to the highs and lows of life aft...
Bobby Finke
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie sits down with 2x Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke. They discuss everything from battling illness at Worlds to late-night data...
World Championships Recap
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy reunite for a long-awaited World Championships recap, unpacking the highs, lows, and untold stories — from the Thai...
Adam Peaty
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie sits down with 3x Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Adam Peaty to talk about rebuilding after Paris, chasing greatn...
World Championships Preview
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Beisel are back with a World Champs preview that’s part swim talk, part storytime, and some fun. They break down the rookies to watch, the...
Shaine Casas
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympian and World Record Holder, Shaine Casas to talk resilience, reinvention, and rising to the mome...
Luke Hobson
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic bronze medalist Luke Hobson to talk confidence, comebacks, and chasing world records. Luke sha...
You Asked, We Answered
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel dive into a fishbowl of unfiltered questions from 24-inch Subway sandwiches to rediscovering purpose after sport. Ka...
Lani Pallister
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth sit down with Australian distance swimmer and world champion Lani Pallister. Lani opens up about the trials that ...
Kyle Chalmers
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist Kyle Chalmers to talk about his massive comeback, how cutting his training in ha...
Live Show at National Champs
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode from the US Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic greats Lilly King, ...
Molly Carlson
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth sit down with Red Bull cliff diver and Brave Gang founder Molly Carlson. Molly shares how missing the Olympics be...
Greg Meehan
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic head coach and NCAA champion Greg Meehan. They talk about the pressure of leading Team USA in ...
Bella Sims
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic silver medalist and world champion Bella Sims! They dive into the mindset shifts tha...
Ken Rideout
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie sits down with world champion marathoner, former Wall Street trader, and relentless competitor Ken Rideout. They dive into the ...
Mother's Day Episode: Mrs. Walsh
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Mrs. Walsh, proud mother of two Team USA stars, Alex and Gretchen Walsh! They dive into what it’s li...
Natalie Coughlin
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 12x Olympic medalist, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and American swimming icon Natalie Coughlin!...
Ryan Lochte
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 4x Olympian, 6x Olympic gold medalist, current world record holder, and American swimming i...
State Of Swimming
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel break down the current state of swimming. They discuss the House v. NCAA settlement, what revenue sharing and roster...
Katinka Hosszú
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 3x Olympic gold medalist, 26x World Champion, 7x world record holder, and Hungarian swimming...
LIVE From NCAA Championships
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live episode from the NCAA Swimming Championships in Federal Way, Washington, Katie and Beisel sit down with Todd DeSorbo, head coach ...
Men’s NCAA Preview (ft. Nathan Adrian)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with 5x Olympic gold medalist and freestyle sprinting legend, Nathan Adrian! They chat about his thoughts o...
Rex Maurer
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk with rising swimming star Rex Maurer! They dive into his recent American record-breaking 500-yard freestyle perf...
Alex Shackell
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist and rising American swimming star, Alex Shackell! They dive into her journey to ...
Carol Capitani
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Carol Capitani, head coach of the University of Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving team! They talk about t...
Hubi Kós
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Olympic gold medalist and Hungarian swimming star, Hubi Kós! They talk about the moment he realized he cou...
Summer McIntosh
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic gold medalist and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh! They discuss Summer’s experience ...
Sarah Sjöström
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the legendary Sarah Sjöström! She has 6 Olympic medals, 25 Long Course World Championship medals, 11 Short...
Carson Foster
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 2x Olympic Medalist and University of Texas Swimmer, Carson Foster! They discuss his amazing wedding day, his...
Bob Bowman
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x US Olympic Team coach, Hall Of Fame inductee, and current coach at the University of Texas, Bob Bowman! Th...
Brooke Wells
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the strongest person to ever come on the podcast… 9x CrossFit Games athlete, Brooke Wells! They discuss all...
Mollie O'Callaghan
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 5x gold medalist and Australian swimming icon Mollie O'Callaghan! They discuss Mollie’s Paris Olympic ...
McKenzie Coan
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x Paralympic gold medalist and 9x world champion, McKenzie Coan! They discuss post-Olympic depression, McKen...
Year In Review
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Missy and Katie review the entire year of 2024 and relive some of their favorite episodes, expand on conversations with some of their...
Crissy Perham
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For one of our most meaningful episodes yet, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic medalist, Crissy Perham!Crissy is an amazing swimmer and an even be...
Alex Walsh
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to silver medalist, world record holder, and multi-time NCAA champion Alex Walsh! They...
Anthony Nesty
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to legendary coach Anthony Nesty! Anthony is a gold medalist and is currently the Head...
Regan Smith
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to 8x Olympic medalist, multiple world record holder, Regan Smith! On her second appea...
Gretchen Walsh
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a guest AND a guest host! Katie and Elizabeth Beisel talk to 2x Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and NCAA cham...
Torri Huske
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 6x Olympic gold medalist, Torri Huske! They talk about her experience at the 2024 Olympic Games, going in as ...
Roderick Townsend
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x Paralympic gold medalist, Roderick Townsend! Roderick has won the High Jump for the past three consecutive...
Baby Reveal
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Missy shares her BIG NEWS! We talk all things pregnancy and motherhood. We talk about Missy’s unique childhood, the parallels betwe...
Kate Douglass
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 5x Olympic medalist Kate Douglass! Kate is coming off a WORLD RECORD performance where she posted a 20...
Kristen Faulkner
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 2x Olympic Gold medal cyclist Kristen Faulkner. They discuss how Kristen grew up in Alaska, how she was inspi...
Aaron Peirsol
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to swimming legend, Aaron Peirsol. Aaron is a 7x Olympic medalist and has held the 200m backstroke World Record ...
Kaylee McKeown
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oy! Hope you got a good brekkie in ya, because here comes our first-ever internationally recorded episode! Missy and Katie sit down on a Tuesday eveni...
Jack Alexy
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to Jack Alexy. Jack is an Olympic gold and silver medalist. They discuss the benefit of playing multiple sports...
Todd Anderson
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to Todd Anderson. Todd is the Founder of Dream Recovery, host of Beat The Heat podcast, and Katie’s husband! T...
Katie Ledecky
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the GOAT: 9x Olympic gold medalist, Katie Ledecky! They talk about Katie’s experience at the Paris Olympics...
Paige Madden
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic medalist, Paige Madden! They talk about their experiences in Paris at this year’s Olympic Games,...
Bobby Finke
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic Gold medalist, Bobby Finke! They discuss what he does in his time away from the pool, how it felt ...
Ali Truwit
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy dive into one of the most inspiring stories we’ve had on the show: Ali Truwit. They discuss Ali’s journey ...
Brendan Hansen
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 6x Olympic medalist, Brendan Hansen! They discuss Brendan’s amazing career in the pool, how he battles back...
Paris Olympics Unpacked
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we recap our amazing trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games! We talk about our favorite moments (and our most emotional ones),...
Nathan Adrian
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 8-time Olympic medalist, Nathan Adrian! They discuss his incredible swimming career, tips he’s picked up...
Rowdy Gaines
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk to an absolute legend and the voice of swimming himself, Rowdy Gaines. They discuss his career beginnings, they ...
Paris Olympics Preview
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Missy talk about their upcoming trip to the Olympics in Paris! They talk about their plans, what they’re excited for, and...
Cullen Jones
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Katie and Missy sit down inside of Lucas Oil Stadium at USA Swimming Trials with Cullen Jones. Cullen retells the legendary story of ...
Matt Grevers
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Katie and Missy sit down inside of Lucas Oil Stadium at USA Swimming Trials with Matt Grevers. They discuss Matt’s favorite moments...
Trials Wine Down
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Katie and Missy recap their Olympic Trials experience over a glass of wine. They talk about their favorite moments, tell some embarra...
Lindsey Vonn
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, legendary alpine skier Lindsey Vonn joins us to discuss the beginnings of her career, the importance of being herself, her proce...
Elizabeth Beisel
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, 3x Olympian Elizabeth Beisel joins us to discuss passions after swimming, her incredible career, the importance of leadership, USA Na...
Olympic Trials Preview
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Missy and Katie relive their own Olympic Trials experiences (some happy, some not-so-happy), share some hilarious stories, and previe...
Todd DeSorbo
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Unfiltered Waters, 4x NCAA Champion and head coach of Virginia Swimming & Diving, Todd DeSorbo, joins Katie and Missy to talk a...