Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast

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• Making Waves: The Intersection of Strength Training and Swimming with Dan Daly 28.03.2026 43min

  Send us Fan Mail Dive 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 aquatic achievements, including a 4,000-meter swim and the creation of a Masters team during these unprecedent...
• Making Waves: Kristen Gary on Mastering Swimming and Inspiring Champions at Any Age 28.03.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail Have 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 training regimen that led to her accolades. Kristen's commitment to the New York Athletic Club and h...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Amanda Lim - Discover the reasons she is swimming faster at 32 21.01.2026 1h 4min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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 and convert gym gains through targeted pool work. Amanda walks us through the mechanics of true...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Swimming Australia's Open Water Head Coach - Fernando Possenti 14.01.2026 53min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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 layer in the skills that decide races: sighting, buoy turns, feeding and clean positioning under p...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with World Champion Masters Swimmer Chantal Naassana 17.12.2025 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Not 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. Guided by online coaches and anchored by consistency, she’s crafted a high-performance approach th...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Sharon Crisafi - From Wollongong To World Champion: Training, Tactics, And Tough Conditions 10.12.2025 44min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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 coach built a plan around the environment: hunting down warm indoor pools during winter, adding a wetsu...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - From Masters Meet To World Stage And Reinvention In Her 30s 03.12.2025 43min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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 belief that more metres always equals more speed. Laura breaks down how she rebuilt her sprint p...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast - Hitting the Fast Lane In Hong Kong with Coach Dominic Tsui 26.11.2025 39min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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, simple technical priorities, and a clear meet calendar can transform adult swimmers at every level...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Sam Williamson - From Commonwealth Rookie To World Champion 19.11.2025 47min

  Send us Fan Mail Sam 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 room full of giants. We also go deep on training. Sam describes building a unique breaststroke b...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Bobby Hurley - World Records To World Class Coaching 12.11.2025 1h 3min

  Send us Fan Mail World 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 swimmers — plus his current role leading the program at Tanglin School in Singapore. Why listen: B...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Martin Bennell - How Targeted Training, Racing Practice and Heavy Lifts Turned Into World Titles in Singapore 05.11.2025 47min

  Send us Fan Mail Gold 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 times a week, why visualisation cues beat complicated routines, and the strength program that pu...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Olympic Medallist and WR holder Geoff Huegill 29.10.2025 1h 3min

  Send us Fan Mail What 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 forged his resilience—10×400 fly, 100×100 on 1:20—and how those lessons translated into race-smart ef...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Strength Coach Jack Brown - How to lift more and swim faster 22.10.2025 53min

  Send us Fan Mail Ready to rethink how strength work fits into your swim life? We welcome strength coach Jack Brown of Aqua Strength Performance to Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast and unpack a smarter approach to dryland that actually shows up on the clock. Jack blends a swimmer’s background with strength and conditioning chops to build programs that scale across youth, college, and masters athletes—without trashing shoulders, legs, or motivation. We walk through his full-body training model built a...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Brenton Rickard - Olympic and World Championship medallist talks about the triumphs and challenges of competing 06.09.2024 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Olympic medalist Brenton Rickard joins us on this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast sharing his remarkable journey from world-class swimmer to influential sports administrator. He opens up about his journey from elite swimmer to sports administrator, sharing stories of Olympic highs and lows, setting world records, and the doping scandal he was falsely accused of and then later exonerated from. Brenton provides a firsthand account of the pressures and triumphs of hi...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Olympic Marathon Silver Medallist Moesha Johnson 30.08.2024 38min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it take to win an Olympic silver medal in open water swimming? Olympic 10-kilometre silver medalist Moesha Johnson joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to share her journey of her race in the Seine and the intense competition in Paris. Moesha opens up about her race strategy, how she tackled the challenging currents, and the thrill of standing on the podium. Moesha gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous planning and mental fortitude required to excel ...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with German Masters Swimmer and European Championship medallist Martin Klein 23.08.2024 33min

  Send us Fan Mail On today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we meet Martin Klein from Frankfurt, a dedicated masters swimmer who competes with fervour and finds his motivation from within. Inspired by Eric Fromm's "To Have or To Be," Martin shares his philosophy on personal growth and intrinsic motivation, emphasising the joy of swimming beyond the medals. This episode sheds light on his solo training routine, the camaraderie of national and European competitions, and the mental clarity swimming bri...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Lisandra de Carvalho - Conquering the 200 Butterfly, Open Water tactics and Other Swim Tales 16.08.2024 46min

  Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast is Lisandra de Carvalho, a Brazilian-born swimmer now making waves in Melbourne, Australia. As we navigate through her impressive swimming journey, you'll hear how she transitioned from a top National Age Group swimmer in Brazil to training with elite coaches in the US, ultimately earning an athletic scholarship to swim at UMBC and now conquering masters swimming as a number one world ranked butterflier. Lisandra shares her thoughts ...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - NZ Commonwealth Games Rep, to Masters Swimming and Ice Swimming 26.07.2024 53min

  Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast New Zealand's own Laura Quilter joins us to share her journey from the 2014 Commonwealth Games to becoming a masters swimmer and ice swimming enthusiast. Laura started masters in 2023, and discovered how she found joy and freedom from racing again. Get ready to enhance your own swimming technique and learn from Laura, as she breaks down the art of breath control and the unique training routines that have propelled her success. Rece...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Ryan Evernden - Strength and conditioning secrets to unlock your potential in the water 19.07.2024 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on today's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unlock the secrets to becoming a stronger, more efficient swimmer with insights from Ryan Evernden, swim coach, and strength and conditioning expert. Discover why mastering the art of land-based strength training is essential for any competitive master swimmer aiming for peak performance. Ryan shares practical exercises and key principles that will help you develop the range of motion, strength and stability needed to ...
• Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast - Revolutionising Swim Technique with Biomechanical Feedback: An Insightful Talk with EOSportsLab CEO Jaimie Fuller 12.07.2024 47min

  Send us Fan Mail Can a simple device strapped to your hands revolutionise your swimming technique? On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we bring back Jaimie Fuller, the innovative CEO and co-founder of EO Sports Tech, to explore just that. Jamie takes us on a deep dive into the world of EO swimming handsets, which capture biomechanical feedback at an astonishing 50 times per second. These lightweight handsets analyse critical data points such as force, direction, speed, and hand angle ...