
Grant Landers
The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water. Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments. Each episode features conversations with open water swimmers, triathletes, coaches, and researchers, covering topics such as training alongside work and family life, adapting to conditions, managing uncertainty, and learning from both success and setbacks. The podcast is informed by Grant’s work coaching endurance swimmers and triathletes, as well as his research at the University of Western Australia, but it’s intended for the broader open water swimming community. Whether you’re preparing for your first open water event or refining your performance at the endurance end of the sport, this is where swimmers, science, and the sea converge .
Listen guide
The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming is a swimming podcast from Grant Landers. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
Today • 37 min
August 3, 2026 • 41 min
Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
July 27, 2026 • 48 min
Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport
July 20, 2026 • 46 min
Dr Sacha Fulton: Preparation, Adaptability and Performing Under Pressure
July 13, 2026 • 30 min
Adam O'Byrne: Ice Swimming, Cold Water and Training for the Moments
July 6, 2026 • 39 min
Adam O'Byrne: Ironman, Channel Swimming and the Triple Crown
June 29, 2026 • 42 min
Dr Jen Walsh: Sleep, Recovery and Making It Work in Real Life
June 22, 2026 • 44 min
Dr Terry Griffiths: Curiosity, Preparation and the Australian Triple Crown
June 15, 2026 • 39 min
Warwick Dalziel: The Evolving Swim, Race Dynamics and High-Performance Coaching
June 8, 2026 • 35 min
Duncan Kinnear: Extreme Environments, Cold Water and Racing Beyond Completion