The Aqua Pod

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The Aqua Pod

Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!

  1. Episode 22: Open Water Swimming in Scotland

    17 HR AGO

    Episode 22: Open Water Swimming in Scotland

    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

    40 min
  2. Episode 21: Water Polo Scottish Cup Finals Preview

    5 JUN

    Episode 21: Water Polo Scottish Cup Finals Preview

    Host Charlie catches up with Water Polo experts Ali Campbell and Fraser MacNair to preview the upcoming Scottish Cup Final day in Dundee.

    32 min
  3. Episode 20: Political Engagement, Save Our Pools and the Power of the Network

    8 MAY

    Episode 20: Political Engagement, Save Our Pools and the Power of the Network

    Host Charlie chats to Scottish Swimming's Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Helen Frost, as well as Aquatics Partnership Manager Gordon Hunter. The trio discuss the recent political engagement with the Save Our Pools and Support School Swimming Campaigns, the new Facilities Strategic Review and the recent National Learn to Swim Framework Day.

    34 min
  4. Episode 19: Aquatics GB Championships Preview with Ben Higson and Mat Trodden

    10 APR

    Episode 19: Aquatics GB Championships Preview with Ben Higson and Mat Trodden

    Host Charlie speaks with High Performance Coaches Ben Higson (University of Stirling) and Mat Trodden (University of Edinburgh), looking over the swimming season so far and previewing the upcoming Aquatics GB Championships!

    25 min
  5. Episode 18: Coach wellbeing at competitions with Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan

    3 APR

    Episode 18: Coach wellbeing at competitions with Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan

    Host Charlie, and this week's co-host Kerry Wood, sit down with swimming coaches Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan to discuss: coach wellbeing at competitions, top tips for new coaches on how to manage long competitions, and their thoughts heading into SNAGS

    43 min
  6. Episode 17: Sport Aberdeen - Scotland's Learn to Swim Provider of the Year for 2024/25

    20 MAR

    Episode 17: Sport Aberdeen - Scotland's Learn to Swim Provider of the Year for 2024/25

    Host Charlie sits down with Sport Aberdeen Coached Programme Manager Dianne Breen, and Swimming Teacher Christian Nuade to discuss becoming Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

    19 min
  7. Episode 16: John Lunn - Meet Scottish Swimming's New CEO

    6 MAR

    Episode 16: John Lunn - Meet Scottish Swimming's New CEO

    Host Charlie sits down with Scottish Swimming's New CEO John Lunn in this episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss John's route into the sport of swimming, the lessons learnt in a long career in sport, and some of his ambitions at Scottish Swimming.

    30 min
  8. Episode 15: Masters Swimming in Scotland

    20 FEB

    Episode 15: Masters Swimming in Scotland

    Host Charlie Harris catches up with Janet McLean and Eddie Riach from the Scottish Masters community. The trio discuss Janet and Eddie's international success at European and World Championships, the positive environments are Masters Swimming, and the upcoming Scottish National Long Course Masters Championships.

    31 min
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Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!

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  • Creator
    Scottish Swimming
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scottish Swimming
  • Show Website
    The Aqua Pod

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