Night Swim Podcast

Could the 25 freestyle become the most exciting event in competitive swimming? In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows debate whether World Aquatics should introduce a 25 freestyle at major international competitions. They compare swimming to track and field, discuss why sprint events attract the biggest audiences, and explore how a new race could make the sport more...

The Longhorn Elite Invite delivered world-class racing, breakout performances, and plenty of storylines heading into the biggest meets of the season. In this episode, we recap the fastest swims, biggest surprises, standout athletes, and what these results mean moving forward. Which performance impressed you the most? Let us know in the comments!

One of the biggest names in swimming is dealing with an injury—and everyone is asking the same question:What happened to Léon Marchand? In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows break down Marchand's injury, discuss whether the warning signs were there before French Nationals, and debate if his training, taper, or race schedule may have contributed. The conversation als...

The Australian Championships showcased some incredible distance swimming performances—but what training methods are producing these results? In this episode, Dax and Elvis break down race pace training, how Australia's top distance swimmers are preparing for major championships, and whether this approach is changing the future of distance swimming. They discuss the benefits, potential drawback...

The swimming world is witnessing an incredible HOT GIRL SUMMER as women's world records continue to fall at an astonishing pace! In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast , Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows discuss the recent wave of record-breaking performances, what's driving the surge in speed, and which swimmers are redefining the sport. From groundbreaking swims to the future of elite compet...

Australian distance star Sam Short joins the Night Swim Podcast to reveal the training,race strategy and mindset behind becoming one of the fastest distance swimmers in the world. From breaking down his unique approach to pacing to discussing world-record goals and the future of distance swimming, this is a must-watch conversation for every competitive swimmer and coach. 🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd.

One of the most heated debates we’ve had on Night Swim — are heart rate monitors actually useful in training or just another useless gimmick? It started with a viral video of a big pro group (possibly Texas/Bob Bowman) wearing HR monitors in the water during practice. The swimming internet lost their minds calling it genius. Dax immediately called BS.Dax’s Take (The Purist):- Heart rate info is ir...

Legendary sprint coach and swimming icon Brett Hawke joins Dax and Elvis on Night Swim for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation. From his legendary career as an Olympian and coach, to the current state of sprinting, technique breakthroughs, coaching philosophy, and the biggest issues facing the sport today — Brett doesn’t hold back. Topics include:- The sprint revolution and what it really...

Anna Moesch just announced herself as the new queen of American sprinting. The Virginia sophomore dropped a massive **51.94** in the 50 free — a new **American Record**, skipping the 52-second barrier entirely and becoming the #2 performer in history (briefly #1 in the world). This wasn’t just fast — it was a statement. Dax and Elvis break it down with no filter:- From a 53 to a 51.94 in one jump...

World Aquatics is cooking up some big changes — testing 10-lane finals at major meets and introducing wild card entries that could let up to 3 swimmers per country compete at Short Course World Championships. Dax and Elvis go unfiltered on why this feels like a half-baked, "building it as they fly it" attempt that misses the mark: - Dax calls it pointless — major meets already run 10 lan...

Ryan Murphy is officially back in the pool and the swimming world is watching closely. At the Sacramento Pro Swim Series (a lower-key meet while many stars were in Fort Lauderdale), the Olympic champion posted: - 25.1 in the 50 backstroke → 1st place - 53.9 in the 100 backstroke → 2nd place Dax and Elvis break it down raw: - Is this the start of an Anthony Ervin-style comeback story, or will the y...

College swimming is in a full-blown bloodbath right now — and the Pitt situation is the perfect example of the mess. Chase Krietler (who built Pitt into a respectable program with strong NCAA performances) suddenly resigns. Then they name diving coach Katie Casarezo as Director of Swimming & Diving — a rare and suspicious move that has the entire swim community whispering "this is how the...

Kirsty Coventry, Olympic legend and current swimming power player, drops a bombshell: swimming should stay an "amateur sport" and athletes shouldn't get paid. The internet (and Night Swim) lost it. Dax and Elvis go full send on why this is one of the worst takes in recent swimming history:- She's a former swimmer who personally cashed massive checks — including $100K from Robert...

Full breakdown of the Enhanced Games: why swimming dominated, the Cam vs Christian storyline, world records, Cody Miller on stage, Ryan Lochte’s take, and why USA Swimming should be taking notes instead of calling it a failure. The most watched swim event in years. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-p...

Shane Ryan returns to the Night Swim Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Enhanced Games! Just days before the event, Shane breaks down his personal PED protocol, the groundbreaking medical case study in Abu Dhabi, training under Brett Hawke, and what it’s really like competing on enhancements. Topics covered: Life in Abu Dhabi during missile attacks and drone warnings The 8-week Enhance...

Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown. Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”...

Van Mathias (IU Director of Operations & American Record Holder in the 50 Breaststroke) joins Night Swim for a raw, in-depth conversation about his incredible comeback! From working full-time, training on low volume/high intensity (heavily inspired by Cam McEvoy), crushing weighted pull-ups & Olympic lifts, to setting the American Record in Norway — Van breaks down exactly how he did it To...

Cam McEvoy joins the Night Swim Podcast fresh off breaking the world record in the 50 freestyle — and what he reveals about training, sprinting, and the future of swimming will change how you think about the sport. In this episode, Cam dives deep into:Why traditional swim training might be outdatedThe truth about sprint vs endurance trainingHis unconventional approach to becoming the fastest man i...

A call that has the swimming world divided—was it actually a false start or did officials get it wrong? We break down the race, the rules, and why this moment has everyone arguing.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

NCAA introduces a new rule allowing underwater dolphin kicks on the finish for breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. We explain why this is a horrible idea, how it can be abused, who it actually helps (almost no one), and why it makes no sense.

Texas wins the NCAA Men’s title, Florida takes 2nd, Indiana 3rd. We review our predictions, discuss Cal’s disappointing finish without full Dave Durden focus, Arizona State’s relay strength vs depth issues, UVA men’s top-10 finish, and what Bob Bowman’s first year really showed. From dominant performances to shocking results, we break down everything that went down at Men’s NCAAs. Who showed up? W...

Lochte’s ex-wife posts a shady email exchange, then his current girlfriend responds calling out the Miami girls’ trip and dropped-off kids. We react to the ongoing mess, why it feels sad now, and who’s winning the public battle.

David Marsh is leaving Cal after two NCAA titles as associate head coach. We discuss his massive influence on sprinting, his CEO-style coaching, why he may have shrunk himself at Cal, and predictions for his next move (consulting or international?). 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance techn...

Dax and Elvis discuss the new rule requiring athletes to compete based on sex at birth. They dive into the importance of precise language, why words like “racist” and “Nazi” have lost meaning, the rare intersex cases like Caster Semenya, and why biological males should not compete against biological females. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill...

Marshall University reinstated their women’s swimming team just one month after cutting it. We discuss how fast it happened, skepticism about long-term safety, advice for the athletes, and why other teams flying private should help fund their endowment. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance t...