Garrett McCaffrey joins me, this time from Seattle to discuss his new career and what he thought of the Tokyo Games. We give a little love to races that we both thought could use it.
Mid Olympics Round Up
Erik and Joel join me to go over Ledecky vs Titmus part two, Bobby Finke’s “what the schubert” moment and Caeleb Dressel’s big moment. Finally, we conclude with a rant about doping and the Olympics.
The Water is My Sky Director Brian Tremml
“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.
350 Degree Post Trials Takes
Looking back on US Olympic Swimming Trials to deliver some takes on what happened. I talk about how Caeleb Dressel dealt with the weight of expectations, made some obligatory mentions of Michael Andrew, and got into the coaching staff selection:
Trials Thoughts Through Two Days
My thoughts through two days of trials. What I thought of all the qualifiers so far, and why I so strongly disagree with Michael Andrew contesting the 100 back.
Olympic Trials Mega Preview
Read the title. It is what it says it is.
Olympic Trials Wave: Paul Donovan
I’m joined by Jersey Wahoos Head Coach Paul Donovan to discuss his experience at Wave 1 Olympic Trials. We talk about the way USA Swimming pulled off a great experience, what they held onto despite Covid, and the positives of having a split meet.
Swimming Docs, Dave Geyer and Ari Pekka Liukkonen
This week Erik and Joel join me to discuss two upcoming/current swimming documentaries. We follow that by taking on Dave Geyer’s resignation from LSU and why 32 year old Ari Pekka Liukkonen only does one dolphin kick.
Trever Gray: Fitness and Nutrition for Coaches
This week I bring my old friend Trever Gray to talk about some of the things he is doing to stay fit, as well as what kind of advice he is giving me to improve:
Michael Andrew's Legs and Euro Champs
Erik and Joel join to talk about the way Michael Andrew swims and why it makes people so upset. Then I force the guys to watch European Championship and attempt to say names they can’t pronounce.
Ryan Wochomurka Repost and Solocast
This week I am reposting my conversation with Ryan Wochomurka in the hopes that ITunes will remember to scrape it this time. Since that pod is nearly two weeks old, I follow it with some up to date thoughts from this past weekend of swimming and the state of the sport.