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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast

Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast

Danielle Spurling 172 episodes Latest Mar 28, 2026

Join the Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast as we dive into the inspiring stories of adult Masters Swimmers from all corners of the world. From pool to open water champions, some of our guests are Olympic athletes who continue to defy expectations well into their late 20s and beyond. Others have rekindled their passion for swimming and are achieving new heights of success. What drives these superstars to keep swimming? How do they maintain their performance at such high levels? Our conversations explore these questions and many more, providing a glimpse into the mindset and training of these exceptional athletes. So grab a cup of your favourite drink and join us for a weekly dose of Masters Swimming inspiration.

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Making Waves: The Intersection of Strength Training and Swimming with Dan Daly Mar 27, 2026 2600 Send us Fan MailDive into the fusion of brawn and buoyancy as we chat with Dan Daly, an accomplished Masters open water swimmer and a connoisseur of strength and swim technique. Together, we navigate the urban challenge of securing pool space amidst New York's concrete jungle and contrast it with the swimming haven of Budapest. The conversation takes a personal dip into Dan's recent aqua
Making Waves: Kristen Gary on Mastering Swimming and Inspiring Champions at Any Age Mar 27, 2026 2935 Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what drives a person to return to the demanding discipline of competitive swimming after a long hiatus? Join us as we welcome the incredible Kristen Gary, multiple Masters World Champion and passionate advocate for the sport, on Torpedo Swim Talk. Together, we traverse her swimming narrative, from the early splashes in summer swim leagues to the rigorous trai
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Amanda Lim - Discover the reasons she is swimming faster at 32 Jan 20, 2026 3843 Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest version of you hasn’t happened yet? Singapore sprint star Amanda Lim joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unpack how she’s swimming quicker at 32 by flipping the script on volume, rebuilding strength and putting ruthless focus on quality. We dive into the power-first sprint model she’s crafting with coach Bobby Hurley - lift heavy, protect the nervous system
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Swimming Australia's Open Water Head Coach - Fernando Possenti Jan 13, 2026 3226 Send us Fan MailWhat if every pool program could also be an open water program? We sit down with Fernando Possenti, Swimming Australia’s new Open Water Head Coach, to talk about his blueprint for building race‑smart swimmers—starting with juniors, scaling to elites, and aiming at LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Fernando explains how to keep most training in the pool for control and consistency, then la
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with World Champion Masters Swimmer Chantal Naassana Dec 16, 2025 3043 Send us Fan MailNot all champions are built in perfect conditions — and Chantal Naassana is a powerful case in point.A three-time Masters World Champion and national champion for both Egypt and the United States, Chantal shares how she returned to elite racing after moving from Cairo to the US, navigating Minnesota winters, a full-time career and a training life largely built on her own terms. Gui
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Sharon Crisafi - From Wollongong To World Champion: Training, Tactics, And Tough Conditions Dec 10, 2025 2663 Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to win an open water race when the water itself feels like a warm bath? On this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we sit down with Australian Masters standout Sharon Crisafi to unpack the 3km World Masters title she earned in Singapore - where heat, humidity and chop turned the race into a physiological and tactical puzzle. Sharon breaks down how she and her co
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - From Masters Meet To World Stage And Reinvention In Her 30s Dec 2, 2025 2630 Send us Fan MailWhat if your fastest swim is still ahead of you? Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast sits down with New Zealand sprinter Laura Quilter, who left the sport for eight years and returned in her 30s to lay down lifetime bests—including a 25.08 in the 50 free at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her story blends curiosity, self-coaching, and a focus less is more, challenging the old b
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast - Hitting the Fast Lane In Hong Kong with Coach Dominic Tsui Nov 25, 2025 2346 Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a masters swim community that actually lasts? Coach and athlete Dominic Tsui joins us to share how Fast Lane Masters in Hong Kong grew from a couple of swimmers in a rented lane into a culture-rich squad chasing podiums across Asia. From his first video analysis sessions to guiding relays that snag gold and break records, Dominic shows how consistency, si
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Sam Williamson - From Commonwealth Rookie To World Champion Nov 18, 2025 2865 Send us Fan MailSam WIlliamson joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk to discuss everything from medaling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to claiming the 50 breast world title in Doha. Sam walks us through the mental and technical shifts that turned nerves into a plan. He explains why the start didn’t need to be perfect, how he engineered a ruthless last 15 meters, and what it takes to stay calm in a call r
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Bobby Hurley - World Records To World Class Coaching Nov 12, 2025 3798 Send us Fan MailWorld champion and former short-course world record holder Bobby Hurley joins me for a ripper Torpedo Swimtalk episode — from winning the World SC 50 Back in Istanbul to racing everything from the 50 back to the 1500 free, then flipping the script as a coach and World Aquatics commentator. We get into range, resilience, and how the sport’s shifting toward stronger, more athletic sw
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Martin Bennell - How Targeted Training, Racing Practice and Heavy Lifts Turned Into World Titles in Singapore Nov 4, 2025 2842 Send us Fan MailGold medals at the World Masters Championships don’t happen by accident. UK based Martin Bennell, a Masters world champion in his late 40s, joins Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast walks us through the exact blueprint that turned a six-month promise—break 30 in the 50 breaststroke—into British records, lifetime bests, and three golds. We get into the gritty details: how he trains solo three
Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Olympic Medallist and WR holder Geoff Huegill Oct 29, 2025 3810 Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to turn swimming punishing kilometres into smarter, faster racing? Olympic medalist and world record holder Geoff Huegill joins us on this week's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unpack the evolution from “character-building” grind sessions to a sprint philosophy built on skill, precision, and purpose.Geoff takes us inside the old-school sessions that f

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