
Shona Riddell
Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. 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 follow or subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast via buymeacoffee.com/swimchats
March 18, 2026 • 59 min
Dr Abi Lafbery on wild swimming, waterways, and how we swim in a changing world
February 23, 2026 • 1 hr 1 min
2.3 Bryn Williams on building confidence, feeling the rhythm, and enjoying our ocean playground
February 9, 2026 • 47 min
2.2 Danielle Falconer’s 40km swim for dementia: why every stroke matters
January 4, 2026 • 43 min
2.1. Laura Quilter on returning to competitive swimming, coaching herself, and keeping it fun
December 17, 2025 • 27 min
32. Scott Rice on the Z Manu World Champs, bringing people together, and the art of dive bombs
December 5, 2025 • 13 min
November 16, 2025 • 49 min
30. Captain Webb, the first English Channel swimmer (with special guest John Hancock)