Night Swim Podcast

Dax and Elvis dive deep into Michael Andrew's surprising move — leaving Arizona State University after a short stint and returning to train in Hawaii with his dad using the "controversial" USRPT (Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training) method. They discuss:Why they weren't shocked by the move back to family rootsThe unique father-son dynamic that dominated MA's early careerHow USRPT...

The College Swimming League (CSL) is being sold as the future of college swimming — athlete pay, better production, simpler scoring, and freedom from NCAA constraints — and in his recent podcast appearance, co-founder Kyle Sockwell lays out a compelling vision for why the sport needs to change, but when the conversation turns to money, accountability, and athlete protections, the answers become va...

The return of the International Swimming League is being framed as a comeback story, but for many swimmers it feels more like déjà vu, because this is the same league that left athletes unpaid, including Shane Ryan, who has publicly said he is still owed $50,000, and yet instead of settling those debts first, the ISL is now re-emerging and financially backing new projects like the College Swimming...

Dive into the latest chaos rocking Lithuanian swimming! A World Junior champion accuses her coach of harassment, bullying, and dropping a wild racist comment. The coach resigns, another swimmer steps up saying HE made the comment (not the coach), and the federation is investigating. We break it all down: Is this racism, jealousy, or just Eastern European "tough coaching"? We got hit with...

Trash talk is DEAD in swimming… and that’s why the sport is boring. Dax and Elvis break down César Cielo hopping on lane lines, Ryan Murphy calling Coleman Stewart the B-word, Chad le Clos missing the greatest stare-down ever, and why swimmers are scared to be villains. Bring back the DOG!Night Swim Podcast – locker room talk only.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk beg...

Viral claim: Gallop stroke is the future of freestyle. Elvis calls it inefficient humping. Dax (200 free NCAA champ) breaks down why hybrid/gallop timing is elite for 200-400 freestylers – sprint power + distance efficiency when used right. Heated debate! 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance...

Elvis drops a viral take: Most "dryland" (burpees, push-ups, med-ball throws run by assistant coaches) is useless garbage. Real strength comes from proper weight-room training. Dax explains why Eddie Reese-style programs worked and why copycats fail. Must-watch for coaches & swimmers. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA cha...

Cody Miller joins the Enhanced Games roster – fans call him a hypocrite after past anti-doping stance. Dax & Elvis discuss the backlash from young fans, why retired pros deserve the paycheck, and how elite talent is still elite even out of shape. Get your bag, Cody! 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, h...

New USA Swimming CEO announces a 15% stipend increase – from ~$36K to ~$42K. Dax and Elvis call it pathetic: "Long overdue and still pennies!" Ideas to fix it: tie raises to growing membership, cut exec salaries, run it like a real pro sport. Night Swim speaks truth. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns le...

Katie Ledecky smashes 15:00 in the 1650 at her namesake meet – GOAT status confirmed. Dax and Elvis debate: Is the hype more about "Ledecky magic" than the time itself? Plus, why moving to Florida (sunshine, new training, happy vibes) brought back the queen of distance.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns...

Dax and Elvis go OFF on mixed relays in the Olympics and World Champs – why they make elite women look slow, diminish women's sports, and should be scrapped to make room for the 50s of stroke. "It's a gimmick – keep it for fun invitationals!" Night Swim doesn't hold back – lifeguards are gone. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by D...

Dax and Elvis review the 2025 US Open in Austin: Summer McIntosh's insane 3:55 400 free, Texas pros like Hobson & Foster breaking records under Bob Bowman. Simone Manuel's in-season swims, altitude training debates, and why Texas transplants dominate. Fast long course action!🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Lo...

Dax and Elvis rant on why parents hate swim meets: 5+ hour waits for 30-second swims, no tailgating, bad warm-ups. Is this killing youth swimming? Solutions like notifications, alcohol, smaller sessions, or Black energy turning up the vibe. Real talk on growing the sport.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend,...

Canadian star Penny Oleksiak accepts a 2-year ban for three whereabouts failures but insists she's still training through it. Dax and Elvis call it sketchy – dodging testers or just chilling? Why miss three if clean? Deep dive on the controversy and if she'll return stronger for 2028. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Te...

With the 50m stroke events added to the 2028 Olympics, Dax and Elvis talk retirees like Cameron van den Burgh coming back for real glory instead of Enhanced Games cash. Heavy hitters unretiring – why choose clean prestige over enhanced paydays? Edo Tensei vibes in swimming! Plus, rant on mixed relays. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA...

Dax and Elvis open up about Ryan Lochte's tough times: auctioning Olympic golds amid massive debt, divorce drama, and sobriety journey. From $10M deals to clinics at $100/pop – how did a Phelps rival fall this far? Heartfelt discussion on fame, partying, and needing real support. Stay legendary, Ryan. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (N...

Dax and Elvis dive into the latest Enhanced Games roster additions like Felipe Lima, Evgenii Somov, Isabella Arcila, Natalia Fryckowska, and more. From big names to "who?" athletes – is this rushed budget blowout or smart experimentation? They debate if it's legitimizing the controversial event or turning it into amateur hour. Plus, why no big retired stars yet? 🌙 Night Swim Podcast...

Dax and Elvis break down the bombshell announcement of the College Swimming League (CSL) – a new ISL-backed collegiate pro league launching in 2026 founded by Kyle Sockwell and Robert Kent. They discuss the hype, the major concerns over ISL's past unpaid athletes scandal, and why Kyle needs to watch his back with these "wolves." Is this the future of college swimming or a risky remix...

We break down the biggest stories in swimming right now, from US Open predictions and Dressel drama, to Phelps wilding at the poker table, comment section chaos, kicking technique fixes, and more. The bombshell closer: Ben Proud officially joins the Enhanced Games. We expose the eye-popping money on the table (prize purses, salaries, WR bonuses) and why this changes everything for pro swimming. Cl...

Dax & Elvis dive deep into the chaos of swimming comment sections on this clip from the Night Swim Podcast! 😤 From reading hate mail and clapping back at offended fans to the viral moment Simone Manuel commented THREE times on our post (yes, really), we break down why people get so triggered by real locker room talk. We discuss: - The backlash we've been getting (and why we don't care...

Is THIS the moment pro swimming finally levels up? Dax and Elvis break down why the sport might be entering a true Golden Age , how marketing and personality could’ve changed everything a decade ago, and why swimmers no longer need an Olympic medal to build a real career. From Roy Burch’s early social media blueprint to the rise and fall of ISL, to how Team Elite, ASAP Miami, and pro groups almost...

Dax & Elvis go OFF on why American swimming is falling behind internationally… and the answer is KICKING. The national-team director Greg Meehan finally admitted it: weak flutter kick + weak underwaters = cooked on the world stage. Elvis: “Club teams treat kicking like an afterthought — I only got good when college forced me to care” Dax drops the biomechanics bomb: “Kick from your knees, not...

Dax & Elvis react to World Aquatics’ viral “who do you look like?” post featuring Josh Liendo.“Google ‘Black guy’ and picked the first picture they found… Morgan Freeman.” Dax & ElvisThe guys discuss:• Why the post was tone-deaf• Whether Liendo actually chose the comp• How swim media still has zero Black people in the room“Who is on the media team at World Aquatics? Come to the stage—we ne...

The boys analyze the viral Phelps casino moment - unfiltered.“He was wilding. It's like watching a car crash. You gotta be way more player than that, dog.” Elvis and Dax riff on:• What really happens when athletes “forget the cameras are there”• Why elite performers have the same self-destructive tendencies as NFL players• The hilarious voiceover reenactment: “Ooh, what's that cocoa butter...

Elvis goes all in on Caleb Dressel's US Open outlook—and he doesn’t sugarcoat it. “ My prediction is Dressel will be lucky if he makes top ten… If he breaks 22 seconds, he should consider himself lucky. ” Dax and Elvis break down: • Why Dressel’s recent move may not have helped • The gap between old-guard sprinters and today’s field • Why the swimming world panics when someone speaks locker-ro...