The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast

Charlie sits down with Double Olympian Lucy Hope to chat over the full circle moment of appearing at two Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 12 years apart. They chat through Lucy's memories of 2014, some traditions passed on my Scottish swimmers, and her role as a leader in the 2026 squad.

As part of our Glasgow 2026 video series of the Aqua Pod, we catch up with Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace. He shares with us his memories of Glasgow 2014, including: his routines during the competition, the full day of his 400m IM Gold, and the truth behind his memorable celebration on that day.

Host Charlie chats with Adam Wilkie as he sets off on a year of adventure to see if he can match his fathers 50 year old mark in the 200m Breaststroke - then a World Record. The pair discuss Adam's motivations, his training so far, and his hopes to inspire and raise funds for Sportsaid.

Host Charlie chats to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke about the upcoming 2026 Water Polo Scottish Cup Final Day, previewing all six games!

On this episode of the Aqua Pod, we take an overview of the upcoming Open Water season with coaches Kirsten Geary and Jenn Davis. The pair discuss their experiences in the sport, take a deeper dive into the details of Open Water in Scotland and look ahead to the fast approaching event season.

With the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships fast approaching, Charlie caught up with Scottish National Team swimmers Brodie Gordon-Gibson and Lucy Grieve. They chat through how training and racing has gone so far, hopes of making it on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026 and preview the upcoming Aquatics GB Championships.

Ahead of the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships Charlie catches up with coaches Laura Bowie and Jamie Ward. They chat about: coaching in Trinidad at the Commonwealth Youth Games, helping build resilience in young athletes, and they look ahead to a busy few weeks of competition.

On this episode we take a closer look at the work of Scottish Swimming's Club of the Year - Dumfries Amateur Swimming Club. Host Charlie chats to Dumfries Head Coach Anthony Ryan about the success of the club both in and out the pool over that past 12 months.

Host Charlie catches up with swimmers Rob Lee and Kelly McIntosh to discuss all things Masters! They talk about the drive to train and compete, the pull of the Masters community and some of their incredible experiences through the sport

On this episode of The Aqua Pod we bring you part two of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd, Neil Bibby, Lorna Slater, Liz Smith and Aude Boubaker- Calder, is hosted by award-winning journalist Heather Dewar.

This week we bring you a special edition of The Aqua Pod, with part one of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd, Neil Bibby, Lorna Slater, Liz Smith and Aude Boubaker- Calder, is hosted by award-winning journalist Heather Dewar.

In the first episode of 2026 Charlie speaks with new Scottish Diving Talent Pathway Developer Judy Wardlaw about her new role and what it entails. The pair also look ahead to the upcoming Scottish Diving Championships. Also listen out for the new feature ' Aqua Update' where Charlie covers the latest going son in the world of aquatics in Scotland

In the last episode of 2025 Charlie and Scottish National Swimming Coach Ian Wright review the Short Course Season, look back at their 2025 highlights and chat through the preparation so far from Glasgow 2026.

On this episode of The Aqua Pod, Charlie speaks to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke - both coaches involved in the National water Polo Squads in Scotland. The group review Scottish success at the recent EU Nations tournament, looking at players who most impressed, the challenges faced by teams, and what is to come next.

Charlie hosts the second of two panel discussions from the Learn to Swim 10 year anniversary celebration. He chats to Olympic champion Duncan Scott, Paralympic medallist Toni Shaw and one of the founders of the framework, Alan Lynn

In this special episode of The Aqua Pod, host Charlie chairs a panel discussion with three Scottish Swimming CEOs from over the 10 Years of the National Learn to Swim Framework. Forbes Dunlop, Euan Lowe and John Lunn discuss the early days of Learn to Swim, the importance of partnering with Scottish Water and what the future holds for the framework.

Charlie catches up with University of Stirling Breaststroker Rory Dickson on the latest episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss managing the challenge of joining a big programme like Stirling, the story of his European Under-23 medal in the summer and his memories of watching Scotland's breaststroke stars battling it out in Tollcross at Glasgow 2014

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair MBE and Dr Corrie Smith to discuss Outdoor Swimming in Scotland. The trio chat about the health and social benefits of swimming outdoors, some top tips on how to stay warm, and safety considerations when you take to the water

Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!

On this episode host Charlie speak to Adam Smallwood, the new Lead Coach of the Edinburgh Aquatics GB Diving Performance Centre. The pair discuss Adam's vast experience in the sport, including coaching at the Olympics, as well as his motivations for taking up the new role in Edinburgh, and what the future holds for Diving in Scotland

Charlie speaks to Scottish Swimming's National Aquatic Sports Development Manager Victoria Park about Artistic Swimming, Diving, Masters Swimming, Open Water and Water Polo. The pair chat about the five sports, their development over the past few years, and Victoria takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

Charlie catches up with Scottish Swimming National Coach Ian Wright to discuss: Scottish success in Europe this past month The two recent Scottish National competitions The upcoming World Championships Ian Wright also takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

Host Charlie catches up with Commonwealth and European finalist Kara Hanlon about the upcoming Island Games in Orkney, her international career to date, and resilience in the sport of swimming. Charlie also speaks to Inga Burton (Orkney) and Petur Petursson (Shetland) about Orkney 2025, and what the Island Games means to island communities in Scotland.

Host Charlie and co-host Erin are joined by Kirsty Doig from the Darcey Sunshine Foundation for a special podcast on Drowning Prevention Week. The trio discuss Kirsty's journey into Drowning Prevention, the creation of the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and Water Safety in general

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair, member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame to discuss Open Water Swimming in Scotland and the upcoming National Open Water Championships. Charlie also chats to Pathway Coach Kerry Wood around recent Open Water performances on the International Stage