sabra.lane

The Blue Room

Sports EN ↓ 31 episodes

A podcast celebrating the joys of outdoor swimming and the incredible sense of community it creates. Join us as we explore the beauty and thrill of swimming and dipping, in ocean, rivers, and natural waters — often with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Each episode features inspiring interviews with diverse personalities and groups who share their passion for aquatic adventures, connection with nature, and the positive impact of swimming on health and well-being. Whether you're new to outdoor swimming or a seasoned water lover, discover stories of friendship, resilience and shared experiences.

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sabra.lane

Episodes

Episode Six: Kas and Thames swimming delights 15.08.2025 42:48

Podcast co-founders Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour record this episode on a Turkish Gulet. Swim Guide Noah Canby takes the team on a special swim. We also hear from a fellow swimmer Cerian Mellor - who sometimes commutes by swimming on the Thames. In this episode: Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour. SwimTrek guide Noah Canby. Cerian Mellor The tow device Cerian uses while commuting on the Thames is the Ru...

Episode Five: A Turkish Swim Holiday 01.08.2025 24:24

The Blue Room is on tour in Southern Turkey with podcast co-founders Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour sharing their holiday and thoughts on what they see, the swims and the culture. They embark on a 5-day swimming holiday based around Kas, in the country's south (a trip booked and paid for well before they started making this podcast).

Episode Four: The Blackrock Clinic 18.07.2025 25:24

The Blue Room is taking a trip through Ireland and we visit the famous Blackrock Dive Tower at Salt Hill, Galway. Local Laura Browne coaxes Julia into jumping into the Atlantic from the famous tower, we also meet the "King of Blackrock" Paddy McNamara as he prepares for an evening of yowling, while dishing up strawberries and cream. The movie referenced in this chat is "The Young woman and the Sea...

Episode Three: Devil of a Swim 11.07.2025 14:26

The Devil of a Swim on the east coast of Tasmania. Features Olympic gold medallist Shane Gould, and swimmers in the 2025 event.

Episode Two; Dr Shane Gould 02.06.2025 32:22

In this episode I talk with Olympic Gold Medallist, Dr Shane Gould. Why does she still love swimming, how did she gain her doctorate, 'floating' to survive and what would she do if she was Prime Minister for a day?

Episode One; The TOSSA Cup 18.05.2025 25:22

In this episode we join the annual TOSSA cup, in the Hobart beachside suburb of Taroona. Why do people swim, what do they think about are they part of a swimming pod or tribe? Includes; Stuart Tanner Julia Mansour Cate Andrews Joe Askey Doran