Swimming
Swim Chats
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 hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast and become a Swim Buddy via patreon.com/SwimChats
About this podcast
Swim Chats is a swimming podcast hosted by Shona Riddell. The catalog spans 17 episodes with the latest published 2 days ago. Recent episodes include ‘Jump In’ author Nicola McCloy on NZ’s best swimming spots – and how she found them, RE-RELEASE – Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our ANZAC tribute (with special guest John Hancock), and Triple Crown swimmer Wen Erh Hsu on the importance of enjoying every stroke. Spot Sports tracks every new Swim Chats episode the moment it publishes, so you never need to refresh your podcast app to catch the next swimming conversation. Pair this show with the live swimming hub on Spot Sports for scores, schedules, highlight clips, and answer-grade guides on how to legally watch every game without overpaying for cable tiers you do not need. Every Spot Sports profile, from podcasts and channels to athletes, teams, and live events, ties back to the rest of the feed. Save this show to your follow list to unlock personalized daily briefings, push notifications when a new episode drops, and curated related shows that match the topics this podcast covers most often.
Frequently asked
Who hosts Swim Chats?
Swim Chats is hosted by Shona Riddell. Spot Sports surfaces every new episode the moment it ships so you never miss a drop.
What is Swim Chats about?
Swim Chats covers Swimming news, analysis, and conversations from Shona Riddell. Use the episode list above to jump straight into recent shows or browse the full backlog.
How many episodes does Swim Chats have?
Swim Chats has 17 episodes available on Spot Sports, with the latest released 2 days ago. New episodes appear here as soon as they go live in the public feed.
Is Swim Chats still active?
Yes — the most recent episode of Swim Chats dropped 2 days ago. Spot Sports refreshes the feed in near real time so you can spot new drops without checking another app.
Where can I listen to Swim Chats on Spot Sports?
Tap any episode card above to open the in-app player. Spot Sports keeps your place across sessions, lets you save shows to follow, and ties podcast appearances back to the athletes and teams they discuss so you can keep exploring.
What other Swimming podcasts are like Swim Chats?
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How does Spot Sports decide which podcasts to feature?
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Can I follow Swim Chats and get notified when new episodes drop?
Yes. Use the Follow button at the top of this page to add Swim Chats to your Spot Sports library. You will see new episodes surfaced in your home feed, your podcast tab, and in optional push notifications. Following is free and you can adjust alert settings at any time.
Does Spot Sports work alongside my existing podcast app?
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