Night Swim Podcast

Dax & Elvis break down the massive talent gap in NCAA swimming that's leaving most teams in the dust. On the women's side: UVA is in a league of their own, with Texas a distant second and everyone else way behind. Men's side? Texas and Cal run the show, and the rest are playing catch-up forever. We discuss why it's so hard to close:Resources (scholarships, facilities, money tal...

Unfiltered SEC Championships recap on Night Swim Podcast! Dax Hill (Texas Longhorns legend, NCAA champ) and Elvis Burrows break down the "Texas Invite" that is now the SECs. Josh Liendo dominates with 18.4s leads, 43.0 100 fly, relay monster splits — plus the hilarious lane-line "Heisman" celebration gone wrong (who pushed him back?!). We dive into why Texas still can't spr...

Dax & Elvis break down the UVA women's swimming team's dominant 7th straight ACC Championship win — crushing Stanford by over 370 points (1410.5 to 1039) and Cal too! We dive into Katie/Kaylee Ledecky's insane distance swims (those sub-15:45 vibes are back), why it's not "just another Ledecky win," and the bigger picture: Is Stanford's dynasty over? What's beh...

Dax and Elvis break down the 2026 Men's ACC Swimming Championships with zero lifeguards and full unfiltered takes. Freshman standout Max Williamson (UVA) drops bombs in the 200 IM (silver medal, school record vibes) and hits A-cuts to lock in NCAA spots—high school 41.0 sprinter turning heads. They dive deep into whether Todd DeSorbo's style is clicking on the men's side (UVA men finis...

Dax and Elvis react to the insane number of automatic NCAA qualifying times (A-cuts) that came out of the B- and C-finals at the 2026 Women's Big Ten Championships. They discuss what this means for meet speed, qualification chaos, event caps at NCAAs, and whether the new rules are making conference meets paradoxically slower and faster at the same time. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool light...

China is shaking up swimming with MASSIVE payouts at the 2026 China Open in Shenzhen – up to $20,000 appearance fees just for showing up, plus $10K for 1st, $8K for 2nd, $6K for 3rd, flights, and hotels covered for top international stars! In this episode of Night Swim Podcast, we break down why this meet is a game-changer: elite athletes getting real money, fast exciting racing with only the best...

Ryan Murphy is back in the pool training for the LA 2028 Olympics after a year+ break — but is this comeback realistic? In this raw clip, we break down why his weight room focus might be holding him back, why getting "too big" could kill his chances at sub-52 in the 100 back, and why historic swimming comebacks (Dara Torres, Anthony Ervin, Dana Vollmer) are super rare — especially for wo...

Does practice matter more than meets, or do meets matter more than practice? We break down real scenarios: Can crushing 51s in practice for hours make a 51 LCM 100 free "easy" at taper? Why grinding 19.9s for two hours translates better to dropping to 19.0 than endless 51s do for sprinting. The myth of "practice warriors" — kids who dominate practice but disappear on race day....

The difference between good and great isn't talent—it's mentality. Dax and Elvis break down what it really takes to compete at the elite level: the mental toughness, the discipline, the grind that most swimmers won't talk about.🏊‍♂️ What elite mentality actually looks like🧠 How champions think differently🔥 The brutal truth about competing at the topWhen you're standing behind th...

Jack Kelly has gone from Brown to Texas to Ireland. His journey to LA 2028 has been an exciting one. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim...

Are we living in the era of Swimflation? In this episode of Night Swim, we dive into:Why 18 might be the new 19 in the 50 freeThe rise of “freshman records” in college swimmingUT’s legendary Quadrathlon scoring systemSuits vs training vs better athletesWhy Freddy Busquet doesn’t get enough creditAnd whether swimmers just needed “permission” to go fasterIs it better athletes? Better training? Tech...

Ohio State associate head coach Brian Schrader is speaking out against the NCAA’s recent championship changes — and he’s not holding back. From eliminating B finals to altering qualification standards, Schrader argues that these updates hurt elite competition and leave faster swimmers at home. Are these changes about fairness… or about making swimming more “marketable”? In this episode of Night Sw...

Michael Andrew joins Dax & Elvis on Night Swim for his most open interview yet. The Olympic gold medalist opens up about:• Leaving Arizona State University after one year and returning to train full-time in Hawaii with his dad (Peter Andrew) using USRPT roots• Emotional low after missing Paris 2024, family challenges, and rebuilding mentally• LA 2028 goals: 50s events (breast, fly, free), 100...

SwimSwam drops bombs: over half of coaches face parent threats. We unpack why—lack of rep, no clear standards, kids weaponizing "bullying." Dax & Elvis on standing on business, building fear/respect, and why some coaches get punked. Coaches & parents: sound off in comments! This is the movement. #SafeSport #SwimCoaching #NightSwim 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out,...

Austin Appleby (13) ditches life jacket, battles cold waves, swims miles to get help—pure intolerance for losing. Dax reframes it: this is the "burn the ships" mindset missing from modern swimming. Hate losing more than you love winning? We connect it to elite athletes tapping survival mode. Hero story + deep mindset talk. Legend. #SwimHero #KillerMindset #NightSwim 🌙 Night Swim Podcast...

Blood flow restriction cuffs on Michael Andrew? We dive deep into KAATSU training: how it works, the rehab origins, potential gains for swimmers, but is it worth the risk/cost? Dax questions the mental edge—does it build real toughness or create weakness? Elite insights + savage takes. What do YOU think? Comment below! 🔥 #KAATSU #MichaelAndrew #SwimTraining #NightSwim 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen th...

Young swimmers are malnourished AF because of crazy diets—Dax says "eat it all" especially pre-college! We roast restrictive parents, share Lochte Skittles stories, and drop gold from Jack Roach: "Shop around the grocery store, NOT the aisles." Processed food is the enemy. Mind blown? Tell us your worst nutrition fail! 💪 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the re...

Dax & Elvis go head-to-head: Is dropping a PB the real flex... or is it making your opponents QUIT and fear you in the pool? We break down why wins > times at college level and beyond, killer mentality, and why swimming needs more "struggle for superiority." Blackstroke Nation, drop your take—who's right? 👇 Hit like/subscribe for more real talk. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the...

What happens when Night Swim runs out of topics? Absolute chaos. Dax and Elvis go off-script and the results are hilarious. This is what happens when two elite swimmers have nothing planned and just start talking.🎯 In this episode:• No agenda, no filter, just vibes• Random swim takes and hot opinions• Why this might be our most unhinged episode yet🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out,...

Is morning practice actually helping you... or holding you back? Dax and Elvis drop a controversial take that's going to trigger every coach who loves 5 AM wake-ups. But hear them out — the science might be on their side.🎯 What we cover:• The case against morning practice• Sleep science and athletic performance• Why some elite programs are changing their approach• When morning practice actual...

Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte's string of bad luck continues...While competing on "Worst Cook in America," the 12-time Olympic medalist slipped on SPAGHETTI and injured himself badly enough to be eliminated from the show. We break down:• How this happened (making tacos while spaghetti was on the floor??)• Lochte's bizarre injury history• Why this might be the most "Rya...

The Olympics are finally paying up — but is $200K per gold medal actually enough? Dax and Elvis break down the new Olympic payout structure and debate whether swimmers are finally getting what they deserve, or if this is just another half-measure.🎯 Topics covered:• The new Olympic bonus breakdown• How it compares to other sports• What this means for professional swimming• Are swimmers STILL under...

What if swimmers had sponsor logos all over their caps and suits like NASCAR drivers? Dax and Elvis debate whether swimming should embrace full-on commercialization. Would it save the sport financially, or destroy everything we love about it?🎯 Topics discussed:• How NASCAR's sponsorship model works• Could swimming adopt something similar?• The pros and cons of commercialization• What this mea...

Ilya Kharun just switched to represent the USA. Dax and Elvis have THOUGHTS.The Canadian-born butterfly star is now competing for America. Is this good for the sport? Is it fair? What does it mean for international swimming?🎯 Topics covered:• The Ilya Kharun nation switch• Rules around changing countries• How this affects Team USA and Canada• The ethics of nation-switching in swimming🌙 Night Swi...

Dax and Elvis break down Cam McEvoy's sprint training philosophy and why the swimming world keeps "discovering" what sprint coaches have known for decades. Is the McEvoy Method really new? Why are coaches afraid to try sprint-focused training? And will Elvis actually come out of retirement to test it?🏊 Topics covered:• Cam McEvoy's training philosophy explained• Why sprint train...