Best Swimsmooth Podcasts (2025)

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#399 : 12 (unusual) lessons from Michael Phelps' coach 17:12

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5d ago17:12

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Bob Bowman — the legendary coach behind Michael Phelps and Leon Marchand — was recently on the Exponential Athlete Podcast, and listening to that episode completely changed the way I think about swimming. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you 12 powerful ideas I learned from that conversation — insights that can help you take your swimmin…

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#398 : Exhausted A One Lap? 5 Ways To Swim Forever with Brenton Ford 14:04

12d ago14:04

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If you find yourself gasping for air after just one lap in the pool, this episode is for you. After coaching nearly 10,000 swimmers over the past 19 years, I've discovered that mastering your breathing is one of the quickest ways to transform your swimming. In this episode, I'll show you how to regulate your breathing so you can swim lap after lap …

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#397 : Transform Your Catch In 17 Minutes with Brenton Ford 20:26

19d ago20:26

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The freestyle catch is one of the most confusing parts of the stroke — and that's exactly why so many swimmers either avoid it or get it completely wrong. In this episode, we'll break down what the catch actually is, how to do it right, and why it's the key to real propulsion in your freestyle. If you've been swimming for a while but not seeing muc…

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#396 : 12 Ways To Make Your Swimming Unrecognizable In The Next 12 Months with Brenton and Tas 50:59

1M ago50:59

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In this episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast, Brenton Ford and Tas discuss the key takeaways from their recent training camp in the Maldives. They cover essential themes such as identifying bottlenecks in swimming technique, the importance of community support, overcoming self-doubt, and the significance of consistency in training. The conver…

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#395 : How To Look (And Feel) Effortless In The Water with Brenton Ford 15:52

1M ago15:52

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In this episode, I'll show you the 5 key steps to swimming freestyle with ease, so you can save energy, improve your speed, and feel confident every time you dive in. If you're an adult swimmer or triathlete who gets tired quickly, this is a must-watch. You'll discover how to finally relax in the water, connect your stroke together, and build a fre…

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#394 : This Stroke Crushes In Open Water with Brenton Ford 9:22

2M ago9:22

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Sam Short recently went a 3 41 for his. 400 freestyle. Let's take a look at what he does really well in his freestyle technique and he uses a galloping style of freestyle. So let's take a look at this style and how this kind of technique might benefit you. And I think it can be a very effective way to swim open water for a lot of people because in …

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#393 : Navigating the Challenges of Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin 53:51

2M ago53:51

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What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who's helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated over years of preparation and the mental tricks t…

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#392 : This Stroke Looks Calm...But Flies Past Everyone with Brenton Ford 15:20

2M ago15:20

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Recently, Australian swimmer Lani Pallister made history by becoming the third-fastest woman ever in the 1500-meter freestyle. In this episode, we're diving into her stroke to see exactly what makes her technique so effective and what we can all learn from it. 00:25 2-Beat Kick 01:01 Head Position/ Breath Timing 02:26 Have The Head Turn In Time wit…

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#391 : The Latest Swimming Analysis Tools Are Getting Wild with Jaimie Fuller 53:52

3M ago53:52

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How does an Olympic medalist take 19 seconds off her 800 meter time and nearly beat Katie Ledecky? In this episode, I'm joined by Jaimie Fuller from EO Labs, the creators of the Swim Better Handsets, a company I've worked closely with since their early days to share how this breakthrough tech is transforming performance from helping Paige Madden ma…

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#390 : How To Break 1:30/100m | Stroke Analysis with Brenton Ford 8:15

3M ago8:15

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This episode is taken from our latest Feedback Friday video. We have a triathlete from Sydney who holds 1:30/100m on his Ironman swims. Let's take a look at his strokes and see where he can find additional speed. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEXXSc9eac 00:37 Head Position 01:04 Body Position 04:10 Reach And Extension 06:13 Arm…

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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford 11:22

3M ago11:22

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Have you ever walked away from a swim thinking, "Why does this still feel so hard?" You're not alone. Most adult swimmers struggle with the same few challenges—again and again—and it's usually because no one ever showed them how to fix it the right way. In today's episode, we're diving into the most common mistakes adult swimmers make—and more impo…

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#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford 10:28

3M ago10:28

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Most swimmers think a harder kick equals more speed. But for adult swimmers and triathletes, it usually means more effort and less progress. So, if your legs feel heavy, your breathing feels rushed, or you're constantly tired after short swims, it might be your kick that's holding you back. Let's fix it. 00:32 Mistake #1: Kicking From the Knees 02:…

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#387 : Does 1960's swim technique still work? with Brenton Ford 19:06

4M ago19:06

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Do freestyle tips from the 1960s still hold up today? In this episode, I'm diving into some notes I took from a DVD created by 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the 1500m freestyle, John Conrad. About ten years ago, I was deep into studying freestyle technique—trying to learn everything I could—and John and I actually had a few back-and-forth discussio…

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#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford 17:52

4M ago17:52

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In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 things I wish I knew when I first started swimming. Whether you're just beginning or have been in the water for a while, these lessons can help you take your swimming to the next level. Let's face it—most beginners train too hard, focus on the wrong details, and waste a lot of time and energy. That not only slows …

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#385 : Most Swimmers Take Years To Learn This with Brenton Ford 15:05

4M ago15:05

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In this episode, we'll break down that key insight—how chasing speed can hold you back, why real progress comes from subtle adjustments, and the shift in perspective that turns resistance into flow. If your stroke has ever felt more like a struggle than a rhythm, this episode is for you. 1:10 Progress Isn't Linear 2:18 Video Yourself Early 3:12 Con…

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#384 : How To Go From 2:30 to 1:15/100m with Brenton Ford 30:05

4M ago30:05

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In this episode, I'll give you the exact issues that hold swimmers back at each pace from beginner swimmers at two 30 per hundred or slower, all the way to advanced swimmers at one 15 per hundred for a kilometer. And I'll also give you actionable drills and strategies to help you progress to the next level. 02:10 – Drill 1: Horizontal body posture …

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#383 : The Fastest (And Easiest Way) To Draft In Open Water 47:40

4M ago47:40

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Hey, Brenton here. If you ever find yourself uncomfortable in the open water and not feeling that calm when you've got other people around and not knowing where to sit or where to draft off people to be most effective at it. This episode's for you. I joined the Low Tide Boys, Chip and Chris on a podcast, and they asked me all about the science of d…