Best Durden Podcasts (2026)

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Dave Durden: How Cal Swimming Builds Champions & Winning Culture. Ep 280 1:20:34

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Legendary coach Dave Durden joins Social Kick to talk culture, champions, and what really matters in elite swim training. As the head coach of the California Golden Bears, Dave has built one of the most successful programs in college swimming history, developing Olympic champions and sustained excellence. In this episode, he breaks down his coachin…

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Swimming’s Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moments of 2025. Episode 279 54:21

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Dude, what a year.” In this year-end episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the full crew — Bryan Lundquist, Dr. John Mullen, and Luke Paddington — gets together to close out 2025 by debating the most unforgettable moments in swimming. We break down the races that defined the year, from Leon Marchand skipping the 1:53s entirely in the 200 IM to Katie …

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John Shortt: World Junior Gold, Elite Backstroke Turns, and Ireland’s Breakout Moment. Ep 278 47:17

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John Shortt is emerging as one of the most exciting young backstrokers in the world. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the Irish standout and World Junior Champion joins us to talk through his rapid rise on the international stage, including his performances at World Juniors and the European Short Course Championships. Known for his closi…

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Will Modglin: American Records, the 20.00 Barrier, and Redefining NCAA Backstroke Episode 277 1:02:40

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Will Modglin just delivered one of the fastest backstroke performances in NCAA history. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, we sit down with the new American record holder in the 100-yard backstroke after his 43.26 swim at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite. He also clocked the fastest 50-yard backstroke ever with a 20.00 lead-off split, coming …

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Sven Schwarz on 100K Weeks, Elite Distance Training, the Rise of Men’s Distance Swimming | Ep. #276 51:25

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Sven Schwarz is one of the fastest-rising distance swimmers in the world, training up to 100K per week and relying almost entirely on feel to guide his pace. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, Sven breaks down the work, the mindset, and the new level of men’s distance swimming. We talk about training volume, threshold pace, recovery habits…

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Todd DeSorbo: Building a Swimming Dynasty at Virginia | NCAA, Olympics, & Men’s New Era | Ep 275 1:03:25

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Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo joins The Social Kick to talk about the future of college swimming and the debut of a made-for-TV double elimination dual meet featuring UVA, Tennessee, and Michigan. He shares how new formats, rivalries, and personality can elevate the sport, his philosophy on building winning teams, and what it takes to innovate w…

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Matt Kredich: How Tennessee Built Champions, Culture & Olympic Stars | Episode 274 56:37

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Matt Kredich isn’t just a successful swim coach — he’s a culture builder, a thinker, and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond the pool deck. As the Director of Swimming & Diving at the University of Tennessee, he has developed Olympians, NCAA champions, and stars like Jordan Crooks, Mona McSharry, and Gui Caribe. But what truly makes Tennessee …

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Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273 54:46

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Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up on everything happening across the swim world: new records in China and Russia, Summer McIntosh’s big move to Arena, college season chaos, and even a few triathlon and high school highlights. It’s the …

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Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272 1:06:04

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Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦 Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21.75) — tying Michael Andrew’s World Junior Record last summer. Now racing for the University of Louisville, he’s already made waves in the NCAA with a 19.28 freshman record and big goals for the European Cham…

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Greg Harper, from Cal Swimmer to Pro Triathlete on Kona, Training & Triathlon Truths | Ep. 271 1:23:15

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Former Cal swimmer Greg Harper is now one of the best swimmers in triathlon — leading out the swim at the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and chasing the Kona swim course record next year. In Episode 271 of The Social Kick Podcast, Greg joins us to talk about his journey from NCAA swimming to pro triathlon, what triathletes often get wrong ab…

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World Cup Recap: 5 World Records & Wild Finishes w/ Bobby Hurley | Social Kick 270 1:05:07

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The 2025 Swimming World Cup wrapped up with one of the fastest nights in history — five world records in a single session! 🏊‍♂️ In this episode, former world champion and commentator Bobby Hurley joins The Social Kick crew to break down the epic Toronto finale and the standout moments from three incredible weeks of racing. We dive into the biggest …

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Community AMA - 10/27/2025 1:09:04

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Tommy Neill: The Aussie Olympian Finding His Fire Again | Episode 269 1:07:13

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Australian Olympian Tommy Neill joins The Social Kick to talk about his journey from back-to-back Olympic bronze medals to a much-needed reset. After stepping away to recover from injury and refocus on life, Tommy’s back training with a sharper mindset and fresh motivation. We dive into his comeback, the grind of elite swimming in Australia, and wh…

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Bryn Greenwaldt: From DII Record Breaker to UVA Cavalier Episode 268 1:05:30

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Before joining the powerhouse Virginia Cavaliers, Bryn Greenwaldt was already making NCAA history — becoming the first woman in Division II to break 22 seconds in the 50 freestyle while also competing as an All-American high jumper. Now beginning her fifth year and first season in Division I swimming, Bryn brings a unique two-sport background, comb…

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2025 World Cup Breakdown with Bobby Hurley | Expert Take from a Swimming Commentator Episode 267 1:14:24

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We’re diving into the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup with Bobby Hurley — former world champion swimmer, World Cup star, and one of the sharpest voices in swimming commentary. From his unique insider perspective, Bobby breaks down everything that makes this year’s World Cup series so compelling: the new format, prize money, and its place in the globa…

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Sam Short: The Grind, the Mindset, and the Future of Distance Swimming Episode 266 1:03:42

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2023 World Champion 🏆 and Olympic medalist Sam Short joins The Social Kick Podcast for a deep dive into what drives one of the world’s best distance swimmers. Sam’s already redefining what it means to go the distance — from his brutal training sets that have become the stuff of legend, to the mental toughness it takes to dominate the 400 and 1500 o…

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Luka Mijatovic: 16-Year-Old Swim Phenom on Worlds, Recruiting & the 400 Free | Episode 265 57:35

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At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spot on his first senior international team and represented Team USA at the World Championships. In this episode, Luka opens up about: The tough lessons learned after a team-wide illness left him drained at …

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Episode 55: Nathan Cassidy-"Your Campus, Your News: Reviving the Eagle" 51:29

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Send us a text After a short hiatus, Oh, That’s Cool! is back! Jared and Andrew sit down with Nathan Cassidy, longtime OTC communications faculty member and advisor for The Eagle, OTC’s newly relaunched student-run newspaper. Nathan shares insights on teaching public speaking, navigating media’s rapid changes, and guiding students as they bring cam…

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Community AMA - 9/28/2025 38:40

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Rylee Erisman Returns: 8 Medals at World Juniors & Her College Recruiting Journey Episode 264 56:21

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Rylee Erisman is back on Social Kick! Fresh off a historic summer at the World Junior Championships, Rylee won 8 medals (5 gold, 3 silver), including individual titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle. She capped the meet with an unforgettable triple in the final session—winning 2 events and medaling in all 3 races in less than an hour. In this episode,…

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McKenzie Siroky: Hockey Roots, Breaststroke Speed & Tennessee Swimming | Episode #263 55:48

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McKenzie Siroky’s journey from hockey rinks to Team USA swimming is anything but typical. A breakout sprint breaststroker, McKenzie talks about her path to the World Championships, training and racing at Tennessee, and how lifting and explosive power fuel her speed. She shares stories from recruiting, gap year choices, and quirky behind-the-block r…

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The Narrator 1:15:58

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In this episode, I talk a little about what the last few years of growth have looked like for me, from Uranus retrograde in my sign, and how it’s changed the way I see myself and everything around me. I get into Charlie Kirk, the government, the nonstop chaos of left vs. right hate and my part in it. Just thinking out loud and reflecting. I also du…

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Brett Hawke | Enhanced Games Head Coach on Ben Proud, Swimming’s Future & Athlete Debate Episode 262 1:18:13

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Brett Hawke is back—now as Head Coach of swimming for the Enhanced Games. He talks about the bold move to join the Games, the signing of Ben Proud, athlete health vs. shortcuts, and why sprint events and new formats could change the sport.By Social Kick

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Ben Proud and The Enhanced Games | Olympic Medalist Joins Controversial League | Episode 261 26:43

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Olympic medalist and World Champion Ben Proud has stunned the swimming world by retiring from professional swimming to join the controversial Enhance Games. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, we break down what this means for the sport: Why Proud’s decision is so shocking The reaction from governing bodies like Aquatics GB Whether clean at…

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Jack Alexy - American Record Holder on 45.9 Relay Split, 100 Free Training & Worlds - Episode 260 1:10:45

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Jack Alexy is back on Social Kick! Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder dives into the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s—and that wild 45.9 relay split. We break down how 200 free training boosted his 100, the backend-50 sets he loves, and why slowing his tempo led to his fastest swim of the year. Jack also shares thoughts on Team USA’s p…

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Jamie Jack Talks 50 Free, Dean Boxall Training & Australian Sprint Swimming Episode 259 58:08

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Australian sprinter Jamie Jack joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season! We talk sprint training at St. Peters with Dean Boxall, racing the 50 free, working alongside Cam McEvoy, and the mindset behind becoming one of the world’s next great sprinters.By Social Kick

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Community AMA - 8/28/2025 55:52

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Tommy Janton on Team USA Breakout, Crocodile Man Nickname & Worlds Medal Moments Episode 258 1:00:15

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Fresh off a breakout summer on Team USA, Tommy Janton joins Social Kick to talk about his wild ride through Worlds, winning a U.S. national title from lane one, and embracing the nickname “Crocodile Man.” We get into everything from goggle strap fashion faux pas to Shake Shack saves during team illness, plus why Tommy’s sticking with goggles-over-t…

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Ahmed Jaouadi: Double World Champion’s Rise & Training Secrets Episode 257 1:02:46

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Fresh off his double World Championship titles in the 800 and 1500 freestyle, Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi joins Social Kick! We talk about the meteoric rise that took him from an 8:02 800 to 7:36 in just one year, what it’s like going toe-to-toe with world record holder Bobby Finke, and why his turns still suck (his words, not ours). Ahmed shares his t…

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Solo Swims, Dressel's Return & Mustache Magic, TYR Summer National Champs Recap - Episode 256 31:49

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The TYR Summer Championships are here, and we have some hot takes. Bryan and John break down everything from the solo swims in the C finals to the most unexpected performances of the night. In this episode we discuss: The Solo Swims - When only one swimmer shows up to a final...is there a name for that? What's the longest solo swim you'd be willing…

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2025 World Champs Recap: McIntosh Magic, Marchand’s 1:52, USA WR & Relay Chaos Episode 255 1:01:30

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The 2025 World Championships are in the books, and we've got takes. Who delivered, who flopped, and what the heck happened to all those prelims relay lineups? John and Luke kick off the recap with taper talk and a few questionable Masters training choices before diving deep into the biggest storylines from Singapore: Summer McIntosh’s incredible me…

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Community AMA - 7/27/2025 27:55

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Grant House Unfiltered: NCAA Lawsuit, ASU Training, & Athlete Power Episode 253 1:02:02

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Grant House joins Social Kick fresh off a season of huge personal bests at US Nationals! The multi-talented swimmer is well known for his leadership at ASU and, of course, his role as the lead plaintiff in the landmark NCAA antitrust lawsuit 'House v. NCAA' which bears his name. Grant unpacks the unfiltered truth about the lawsuit and its origins, …

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Anna Moesch Breaks Out for Team USA - Episode 252 58:34

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Rising Team USA talent, Anna Moesch, joins Social Kick fresh off a breakthrough performance at US Nationals where she made her first senior national team with a 6th place finish in a 100 freestyle final stacked with her Virginia Cavalier teammates. Anna tells us about her unorthodox 100 free preparation that led to a massive personal best and what …

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Santo Condorelli on Going 21.6, Embracing Pain & The Truth About Pro Swimming - Episode 251 1:06:52

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Santo Condorelli, a man of many countries and an Olympic finalist, joins Social Kick! We discuss Santo’s unique journey, from brutal high school sets to a stunning 21.6 in the 50 Free, earning him a spot on the US World Championship team. Santo shares his philosophical approach to training, why he embraces the "hardest" path, and how an unexpected …

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Patrick Sammon: US Sprinting's Rising Force - Episode 250 1:02:35

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On this episode of Social Kick we’re joined by rising American sprinter Patrick Sammon, fresh off a breakout season that’s turned heads in the swimming world with his 47-low 100 freestyle at US Nationals that not only earned him earned him a spot on his first World Championship team, he also earned an individual swim and likely spot on US relays as…

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Abby Herscu’s Breakout Season & Team USA Debut 1:01:23

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Cal standout and rising Team USA breaststroker Abby Herscu joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season that earned her a spot at the 2025 World University Games in Berlin. We dive into Abby’s journey from an age grouper to the NCAA Championship final and her huge personal best in the 200 breaststroke at U.S. Trials—dropping nearly 3.5 seconds to …

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Community AMA - 6/29/2025 29:55

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Campbell McKean: From Junior Sensation to World Stage- Episode 248 53:39

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He just went 58 in the 100 breaststroke! Campbell McKean, the breakout breaststroker who skipped the 59-second barrier entirely, joins us fresh off his electrifying performance at US Nationals. This ascending American star shares the inside story of winning both sprint breaststroke events and becoming the fastest 18-year-old ever in the 100 breasts…

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Ashley Twichell - Mom and Olympian, not slowing down - Episode 247 1:00:07

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Faster everywhere she goes It took a few attempts and many years before Ashley Twichell eventually became an Olympian at age 32, the oldest first time Olympian on the US team in Tokyo, but that wasn’t what she set out to achieve anyway. In this episode, we check in with Ashley a few weeks after giving birth to her 2nd child, which took place during…

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Leanne Smith - Superstar Paralympian - Episode 246 1:06:44

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Three world records in one day?!?! Superstar paralympian Leanne Smith may be on the best form of her career following her recent performance at the World Series stop in Indianapolis where she won 5 events and broke 3 world records in the 50, 100, and 200 free with all records happening on the same day! Following her diagnosis with dystonia, Leanne …

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Oliver Morgan Team GB’s Backstroke Star Chasing History - Episode 245 1:12:38

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Team GB’s backstroker has arrived, and he’s one of the world’s best. Oliver Morgan has been on a rapid rise the last few years including an assault on the British record in the 100 backstroke and now has won the backstroke treble twice at his country’s championship meet. Only fully committing to swimming around age 18, the now 21 year old recently …

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Episode 108 - Tribute to King Hu 1:14:10

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King Hu is one of China’s most influential filmmakers, famous for his historical martial arts films which helped to popularise the wuxia (‘martial chivalry’) genre in the 1960s and 70s with classic films like 'Come Drink with Me' (1966), 'Dragon Inn' (1967), and 'A Touch of Zen' (1971) - the latter of which he received the Technical Grand Prize at …

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Community AMA - 5/25/2025 53:00

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Enhanced Games - Pros and Cons - Live Discussion: Episode 244 1:06:27

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With all the conversation surrounding the Enhanced Games, we decided to hop on a live show to discuss the pros, cons, and everything in between! Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe for weekly podcasts and daily shorts!By Social Kick

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Becca Mann: From Child Prodigy to Swimming Legend, Memoir, Comeback & the Maui Nui | Episode 243 1:20:15

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From crossing the Maui channel at age 10 to rocking the American flag cap for Team USA to becoming the first and only person to complete the Maui Nui triple crossing, Becca Mann has lived a swimming life full of triumphs and tribulations too good not to share with the world, so the accomplished novelist and screenwriter pivoted to non-fiction and w…

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Caroline Bricker: Stanford's 400 IM Queen on Beating Olympians and Believing Big | Episode 242 58:07

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The Stanford women were on fire this year and it was performances like Caroline Bricker had at NCAAs that led the Cardinal moving up the podium to take the 2nd place trophy back to The Farm. Dropping 12 seconds over the course of 2 years is something age groupers do, not often seen among the elite field who generally are chasing marginal gains and …

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Episode 107 - Christina Newland | Live in Woking, 'Hard Target' special 52:36

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In the pantheon of great Van Damme action flicks from the 1980s and 90s, 'Hard Target' (1993) undoubtedly stands out as one of his best. As hunky Cajun ex-Marine, Chance Boudreaux, the mullet-wearing 'Muscles from Brussels' struts his more sensitive side while also exhibiting the sort of superhero antics that would put Schwarzenegger to shame, like…

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Lucy Bell | Stanford's 200 Breaststroke NCAA Champion | Episode 241 1:09:34

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NCAA 200 breaststroke champion Lucy Bell, a Stanford junior, didn’t even swim that event she ultimately won when the season began. While one of the best individual medley swimmers in the country, driven by a strong breaststroke leg, her “3rd event” at NCAAs had usually been the 200 butterfly. But Lucy’s intuition told her to give breaststroke a try…

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Piper Enge | Miranda Grana | Texas Indiana Women's NCAA Recap | Episode 240 1:12:21

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The 2025 college swimming season was a wild one, and to chat about women’s swimming and put a bow on the year that was, we’re joined by Texas stud freshman Piper Enge and Indiana mega point scorer Miranda Grana to talk all things swimming. Piper finaled in the 100 breaststroke (5th) at her first ever NCAAs as a freshman and swam short course best t…