“The Water is My Sky” Director Brian Tremml comes on the Brief to talk Olympics, followed by sharing some insight from his documentary film “The Water is My Sky”. We talk about some of the highlights so far, and the longtime dream made reality of his film.
Olympics Preview
What races are we looking forward to? What does the Russian Rowdy Gaines sound like? These questions and more answered on today’s podcast.
Making Swim Meets Better
Julie Bachman and John Bradley join to discuss a proposal that fell flat at USA Swimming for short, low official count meets for 14 and under swimmers. We discuss why it’s important to innovate in the swim meet space and find a way to bring new swimmers to the sport.
Responding to Swimswam Comments
Here’s an audio response to some comments that were made regarding me in the Swimswam comment section. I address why I’m not responding on Swimswam, why I write and say the things I do, and what I think of Swimswam’s comments in general.
Michael Andrew Vax Comments, Sha'Carri Richardson and No Spectators
This week I tackle the comments that Michael Andrew made about not getting vaccinated before turning to Sha’Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic team. Finally, what are the implications of no spectators at the Tokyo Olympics.
Where does Popovici's Swim Rank Against the Greats?
Joel Rollings comes on to look at grainy footage of David Popovici swimming 47.5 in the 100 free. We discuss the swimming skill that produced such a time, as well as comparing it to one of the greatest teenage boy swims ever: Ian Thorpe’s world title at 15 years old.
From 2:19 200 IM to the Olympics: Ellen Walshe
Today I’m joined by the coach of Templeogue Swim Club Brian Sweeney. We discuss the qualification of Ellen Walshe to the Olympics at the 11th hour. We go all the way back to her beginning in the club, and further than that to the dream passed down from one coach to another to coach an Olympian.
Chaos in the ISL, NCAA and Remembering Guys
Erik and Joel join to discuss what the heck is going on in the ISL and the NCAA, before turning to memories of Olympic years past and remembering some of the guys who are worth remembering.
Sean Hutchison and Other Misogynistic Perverts
This week I talk about the allegations made by Maddie Groves that have expanded to include more former elite athletes within Australian swimming. Then, I address the resurfacing of Sean Hutchison to allege that he is the victim of a wild conspiracy:
Melting Hot Predictions Post Trials
Joel and Erik join me to make bold predictions about what is next both this summer and beyond.