Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we chat to Kylie Fletcher, a decorated masters swimmer from the recent World Masters Championships in Japan. We take a deep dive with Kylie into the exhilarating, sometimes nerve-wracking world of competitive masters swimming and discuss significant takeaways about overcoming challenges and achieving personal bests. From her...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a thrilling episode on this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast where we swim through the dynamic life of Danish national swimmer, Niklas Hedegaard. With Danish National titles, two European championship appearances, and a national record under his belt, Niklas isn't your average swimmer. He's also one of the innovative minds behind The Magic 5 goggles, a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to be a master swimmer? Join me as I sit down for a captivating conversation on this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with  accomplished masters swimmer, Becky Cleavenger. Hailing from sunny California, Becky takes us on a deep dive into her fascinating journey, from her early introduction to swimming at the tender age of four to her triumphant retur...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how world-class swimmers train and what sets them apart from masters swimmers? Get ready to dive into the knowledge pool with Avery Adams, a seasoned swim coach, swimmer, and strength and conditioning coach who shares his unique journey into coaching and his insights on various training approaches on this week's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Get set to tra...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine yourself in the middle of an ocean, with nothing but water stretching out into the horizon.  What brought you here and what motivates you to swim such long distances? We delved into these questions and so much more on this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast episode with Josie Page, an open water marathon swimmer hailing from Western Australia, who turned this daunting si...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast   is an inspirational delve into the remarkable swimming journey of Gill O'Mara - detailing her masters swimming, her entree into the world of fin swimming and the camaraderie fostered in both of these swim communities. Gill's relentless pursuit of excellence is truly inspiring. She gives us a glimpse into the discipli...

Send us Fan Mail What does it feel like to be a successful and passionate masters swimmer, combining the thrill of racing through the water, with the discipline it takes to keep improving over the years? Well, tune in to this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast as we take a deep dive into the swimming journey of Guy Farrow. This episode takes you through Guy's experiences swimming with a tigh...

Send us Fan Mail Ultra Marathon Swimmer Andy Donaldson has been one of our most popular guests on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast In honour of his almost complete Ocean's 7 swims in one calendar year (he has just finished number 6) we re-visit this episode with Andy, where he explains how he tackles unforeseen challenges in the ocean head-on and reigns victorious! We uncover the intricacies of Andy&...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine hitting the water like a torpedo, propelling yourself with power, precision, and speed.  Here at Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we like to give you all the information to elevate your swimming to the next level. In our TST Quick Splash series, we flashback to last weeks chat with Brett Hawke, as he talks us through the technicalities of a 50 freestyle race, emphasising maintaini...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to make a comeback in swimming? Join me and my special guest - Olympian, Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach and Swimming Podcast Host, Brett Hawke - as we dive into the world of Masters Swimming. On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Brett shares his journey back into the water, his training regime for the Masters World Championships in Doha, and sh...

Send us Fan Mail Do pre-race nerves hold you back from swimming at your best? Tracey Hemphill, a seasoned sports performance coach, offers valuable insights on mastering performance and overcoming anxiety in the pool on this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast By focusing on clarity and filtering the right sensory information, you can take control of your swim performance and achieve better result...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to become a dual Commonwealth Games representative, Iron Man, and Masters WR Holder? Join us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast as we chat with Brent Foster, a true champion in the world of swimming and triathlon, who shares his incredible journey and insights on pushing his limits in the sport. From training at the Australian Institute of Sport to overcoming injuries a...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to become a masters swimming world champion? Join us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast  as we have an insightful conversation with the incredible Emma Wills from Great Britain, who shares her swimming journey and how she rediscovered her passion for the sport in her 30s. Get a peek into her training routine, her experience competing with age group swimmers and the grow...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to bounce back from a career-ending injury and return to the world of competitive swimming stronger than ever? In this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Kasia Wilk- Wasick, 4 time Olympian for Poland, US Masters Swimming National record holder and a silver medallist in the 50m freestyle at both the long and short course Worl...

Send us Fan Mail Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast brings you a TST Quick Splash report with all the action from United States Masters Swimming Spring Nationals, held at the Woollett Aquatic Centre in Irvine California. Meet reflections from Sara Dunn, Becky Cleavenger, Lynn Fahey, Katie Glenn, Erika Braun and Trina Schaetz!  If you love our episodes, please leave us a review! We love to hear your thoughts...

Send us Fan Mail Throw everything you thought you knew about preparing for a big swim meet out the window! Freshly minted dual Masters Swimming World Record Holder Jennie Bucknell joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to chat about her 50m and 100m Freestyle WR and I think you will be surprised with what she shares with us about her training leading up to the big swims she posted at the recent Mast...

Send us Fan Mail  Join us this week on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to hear about the incredible journey of triple crown open water marathon swimmer and Queen of Rottnest, Barbara Pellick. Listen as she bravely recounts her recent Derwent swim in Tasmania with her team of four, where they faced cold water, dark nights, and challenging conditions. Barbara shares her invaluable tips for managing cold wa...

Send us Fan Mail If you had the chance to train under Michael Phelps' coach, the legendary Bob Bowman, would you take the chance? Well our guest on today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast did just that!  David Schlicht hails from Melbourne, Australia and finds himself at Arizona State University, under Head Coach Bob, with training partners like Leon Marchand and Ryan Held and on the team who r...

Send us Fan Mail Masters Swim racing season is upon us, culminating in the World's in Fukuoka in August.  Are you prepared? Have you included everything in your program that you need to? What are the quintessential cogs in the wheel that need to be learnt, practiced and perfectly practiced?  In this bite size Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we revisit our chat with World renowned swimmer and coach G...

Send us Fan Mail What if we told you that the secret to becoming a master swimmer lies not only in the pool, but also in the gym? This week, we’re chatting with Ryan Everdon, a National Finalist swimmer from Australia, as he reveals his unique philosophy on strength training for master swimmers. Ryan takes us on a journey from his swimming roots in the UK, through overcoming injuries, to reaching...

Send us Fan Mail In our series of flashback Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast TST Deep Dive pods, we re visit our chat with Californian Steve West. Steve is a Masters World Record Holder and so we listened carefully to all his advice. Particularly on the drill he learned from his Olympic training partners under Dave Salo, many years ago. It worked for him then and still works for him now. It could also wor...

Send us Fan Mail Considering heading to Japan for the Masters World Aquatics Championships this year? Want to hear all the inside information from a Fukuoka native? Well go no further! Ryosuke Imai joined us on the Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast today to update us on everything happening in Fukuoka for the biggest Masters Swimming event since the pandemic.  And if you are anything like me, you will enjo...

Send us Fan Mail Listen into to our "Deep Dive Five" questions with Michael Klim on this TST Quick Splash Podcast   Learn about Michael's favourite drills and training sets. Adding these to your training tool kit may very well help you with your swimming. Connect with Michael Instagram Facebook KlimSwim World Series Swims Website Support the show You can connect with Torpedo Swimtal...

Send us Fan Mail Well, we have hit episode number 100 and what better to celebrate than to have a superstar of swimming join us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast this week, none other than Michael Klim. Gosh we enjoyed this chat! Of course we spoke about his accomplishments, among them - 2 Olympic Gold Medals, 7 World Championships, 5 Commonwealth Gold Medals and an unbelievable 21 World Records, 3 of w...

Send us Fan Mail What is the swimming culture in the Pacific Island of Papua New Guinea like? And how does one succeed on the international swimming stage when no one else from your country has covered that ground before you? This week's guest on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast answers those questions and so much more! Ryan Pini joins the pod to chat about his swimming journey. He has certainly reac...