Swim + Tell

While many sports podcasts focus exclusively on professional athletes, Swim + Tell highlights voices from across the swimming ecosystem. Episodes have explored Olympic development pathways, collegiate success stories, Paralympic advocacy, and the experiences of athletes preparing for future Games. As swimming continues to evolve, so does the way athletes and fans consume content. Podcasts have bec...

What does it take to make history, advocate for change, and prepare for the next Paralympic Games? On this episode of Swim and Tell , I sit down with Paris 2024 Paralympians, world champions, teammates, advocates, and Optical Delusion hosts Grace Nuhfer and Olivia Chambers . We dive into: 🏅 Sweeping all seven S13 events at World Championships 🇫🇷 What it felt like competing in the electric atmosph...

3x NCAA champion at the University of Texas, Emma Sticklen finished her career as a 23-time All-American and a NCAA record holder in the 200 butterfly. After a successful season, Sticklen began a new chapter in the sport as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania.

Anna Moesch joins the podcast after a breakout performance at the NCAA Championships, winning her first individual title in the 200 freestyle and posting the second fastest time in history. Just shy of Missy Franklin’s long-standing record, Moesch’s swim helped lead Virginia to another dominant showing, including 4 titles in relays anchoring the fastest split in the 800 free relay.

**2nd Youngest Male US Swimmer To Qualify For the Olympics since Michael Phelps! What does it actually take to develop an Olympic swimmer? In this conversation, we explore how Indiana Swimming, USA Swimming resources, and intentional club culture helped shape Luke Whitlock’s pathway to the 2024 Paris Olympics. From IMX metrics and training standards to national team development resources, this int...

From winning a national title to breaking an American Record, Anna breaks down her journey with Indiana, racing under pressure, racing in the Olympics, and how a winning culture across campus fuels success.

Ivy League All-American Jack Kelly turned down corporate offers after graduation to pursue professional swimming. In 2025, he set the Ivy League record in the 100 breaststroke and is now training under Bob Bowman with his sights set on the 2028 Olympics.

Skyler Smith joins Swim and Tell fresh off an incredible week of racing at the TYR Pro Series in Austin, where she won the 50 breaststroke in 30.43 and placed second in the 100 breast 🏆🔥In this episode, Skylar breaks down:Her mindset going into finals and how she approached the 50 breaststrokeWhat makes Austin such a fast poolBehind-the-scenes moments from the TYR Pro SeriesHow she balances prof...

SEC Champion Peyton Curry went through the college recruiting journey twice. Now she’s helping the next generation of student-athletes. With One Lap Ahead, Curry shares the secrets to choosing the right program, staying grounded, and standing out in the recruiting process. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vz3EP0lZEv2L4VE0Dpykc?si=57e95b7b5108485b   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Tell/d...

🎙️ Swim and Tell is back with an incredible episode featuring Rylee Erisman and Audrey Derivaux, two U.S. National Team swimmers and rising stars in the sport. We dive into Winter Juniors East, where Rylee and Audrey combined to sweep seven events and deliver some of the most memorable swims of the meet. Audrey breaks down her standout 400 IM, while Rylee reflects on breaking a record in the 200 f...

Indiana has long been one of the strongest swim states in the country — and Molly Sweeney (Carmel) and Emily Wolf (Fishers) are proving why. In this episode of Swim and Tell , we sit down with the USA National Junior Team swimmers to talk about racing at the World Aquatics World Cup in Indiana, competing against athletes from around the world in a familiar pool, watching world records fall at home...

Olympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder Kate Douglass joins the podcast after a historic World Cup run with triple crowns in the 100 free, 100 breast, and 200 breast, becoming a back-to-back Overall World Cup Winner. Plus the first woman in history to break 50 seconds in the 100 free with a 49.93 🌍 Fresh off the US Open last weekend, Kate also claimed the High Point Award after winning 4...

The ORCA Awards is a national celebration honoring the heart of age-group swimming. From dedicated athletes and inspiring coaches to volunteer parents, officials, and clubs, the ORCAs spotlight the people who make our sport possible. Hosted in St. Petersburg, FL (April 16 - 19, 2026), the weekend will feature clinics, group swims, mental-training sessions, and appearances from Paris Olympians and...

World Record Holder & Olympic Medalist Caspar Corbeau joins the podcast after a historic World Cup run, becoming the first man in history to break 2:00 in the 200 breaststroke with a 1:59.52. 🌍

American Record Holder Erin Gemmell & NCAA Champion Jillian Cox take us inside Texas Women’s Swimming from line dancing to transitioning to the SEC 🔥 Now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Catch the Texas Invitational this week at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center 🤘Available on SEC Network+

Welcome to the Swim & Tell Podcast, where we go beyond the lanes to meet the people making waves in the swimming world. From Olympians and college captains to up-and-coming age-group athletes and the coaches who shape them, each episode dives into the real stories behind their journeys — the work, the setbacks, and the moments that define them. It’s a candid, inside look at what drives swimmer...

Welcome back to the Swim & Tell Podcast. Where we go beyond the lanes to meet the people making waves in the swimming world. I’m Sophia Knapp, a swimmer at UVA and your host. In this episode, we’re going straight to the heart of Wahoo Nation with two of the biggest names in college swimming Claire Curzan and Tess Howley . Tess is a U.S. National Team member , a two-time All-American in the 200...

In our Debut Episode of Swim & Tell, Sophia Knapp offers a candid look into the daily routines, hopes, and dreams of Stanford Swimming's Torri Huske and Kayla Wilson. Preparations for big meets, ACC Conference match ups, favorite songs, go-to snacks...and high expectations for 2026 NCAA Championships are just some of the Tells... Geniune, heartfelt appreciation shared across these elite sw...