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Swim Chats
Shona Riddell
Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to marathon swimmers, dippers, coaches, ocean experts, and more. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode, leave a star rating, and share with friends. Enjoying the podcast? Support it on patreon.com/swimchats, or buy me a coffee via https://ko-fi.com/swimchats
Episodes
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Yesterday • 38 min
From fear of the water to swim coaching, with Benoit Lavigne
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September 20, 2026 • 28 min
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September 13, 2026 • 30 min
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September 2, 2026 • 49 min
The rise of SwimRun: swimming and running outdoor adventures (featuring John Hancock)
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August 19, 2026 • 1 hr 12 min
Gráinne Moss on her 39-year swim journey through the Oceans Seven
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August 3, 2026 • 1 hr 5 min
Swim smarter, not harder with SwimMastery coach Tracey Baumann
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July 26, 2026 • 26 min
'Wet July' with the Scarborough Dippers and their cold-water community
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July 15, 2026 • 58 min
Squad coach and gym owner Timon Wilkinson on making lessons fun for kids and adults
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July 1, 2026 • 53 min
Diving into the world of sea sponges with Professor James Bell
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June 25, 2026 • 1 hr 23 min
Listen guide
How do I listen to Swim Chats?
Swim Chats is a swimming podcast from Shona Riddell. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads while you stream Swim Chats.
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Quick FAQ
- Where can I listen to Swim Chats?
- Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams Swim Chats alongside scores and clips. Swim Chats also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
- What is Swim Chats about?
- Swim Chats covers swimming news, analysis, and conversations from Shona Riddell.
