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Swimming Storytellers: Authentic, casual and fun conversations with swimmers, by swimmers.
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03 October 2025
Luka Mijatovic: 16-Year-Old Swim Phenom on Worlds, Recruiting & the 400 Free | Episode 265
At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spot on his first senior international team and represented Team USA at the World Championships.In this episode, Luka opens up about:The tough lessons learned after a team-wide illness left him drained at Worlds 🌍His college recruiting journey, why he...
57 min
26 September 2025
Rylee Erisman Returns: 8 Medals at World Juniors & Her College Recruiting Journey Episode 264
Rylee Erisman is back on Social Kick! Fresh off a historic summer at the World Junior Championships, Rylee won 8 medals (5 gold, 3 silver), including individual titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle. She capped the meet with an unforgettable triple in the final session—winning 2 events and medaling in all 3 races in less than an hour.In this episode, Rylee reflects on what she learned from her...
56 min
20 September 2025
McKenzie Siroky: Hockey Roots, Breaststroke Speed & Tennessee Swimming | Episode #263
McKenzie Siroky’s journey from hockey rinks to Team USA swimming is anything but typical. A breakout sprint breaststroker, McKenzie talks about her path to the World Championships, training and racing at Tennessee, and how lifting and explosive power fuel her speed. She shares stories from recruiting, gap year choices, and quirky behind-the-block rituals, while opening up about the challenges of...
55 min
12 September 2025
Brett Hawke | Enhanced Games Head Coach on Ben Proud, Swimming’s Future & Athlete Debate Episode 262
Brett Hawke is back—now as Head Coach of swimming for the Enhanced Games. He talks about the bold move to join the Games, the signing of Ben Proud, athlete health vs. shortcuts, and why sprint events and new formats could change the sport.
1 h 18 min
10 September 2025
Ben Proud and The Enhanced Games | Olympic Medalist Joins Controversial League | Episode 261
Olympic medalist and World Champion Ben Proud has stunned the swimming world by retiring from professional swimming to join the controversial Enhance Games. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, we break down what this means for the sport:Why Proud’s decision is so shockingThe reaction from governing bodies like Aquatics GBWhether clean athletes can compete in Enhance GamesWhat this move...
26 min
06 September 2025
Jack Alexy - American Record Holder on 45.9 Relay Split, 100 Free Training & Worlds - Episode 260
Jack Alexy is back on Social Kick! Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder dives into the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s—and that wild 45.9 relay split.We break down how 200 free training boosted his 100, the backend-50 sets he loves, and why slowing his tempo led to his fastest swim of the year. Jack also shares thoughts on Team USA’s performances in Paris and Singapore, Pan Pacs...
1 h 10 min
29 August 2025
Jamie Jack Talks 50 Free, Dean Boxall Training & Australian Sprint Swimming Episode 259
Australian sprinter Jamie Jack joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season! We talk sprint training at St. Peters with Dean Boxall, racing the 50 free, working alongside Cam McEvoy, and the mindset behind becoming one of the world’s next great sprinters.
58 min
22 August 2025
Tommy Janton on Team USA Breakout, Crocodile Man Nickname & Worlds Medal Moments Episode 258
Fresh off a breakout summer on Team USA, Tommy Janton joins Social Kick to talk about his wild ride through Worlds, winning a U.S. national title from lane one, and embracing the nickname “Crocodile Man.”We get into everything from goggle strap fashion faux pas to Shake Shack saves during team illness, plus why Tommy’s sticking with goggles-over-the-cap no matter what anyone says. He reflects on...
1 h 0 min
08 August 2025
Ahmed Jaouadi: Double World Champion’s Rise & Training Secrets Episode 257
Fresh off his double World Championship titles in the 800 and 1500 freestyle, Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi joins Social Kick! We talk about the meteoric rise that took him from an 8:02 800 to 7:36 in just one year, what it’s like going toe-to-toe with world record holder Bobby Finke, and why his turns still suck (his words, not ours).Ahmed shares his thoughts on racing strategy, aura farming, and his...
1 h 2 min
06 August 2025
Solo Swims, Dressel's Return & Mustache Magic, TYR Summer National Champs Recap - Episode 256
The TYR Summer Championships are here, and we have some hot takes. Bryan and John break down everything from the solo swims in the C finals to the most unexpected performances of the night.In this episode we discuss:The Solo Swims - When only one swimmer shows up to a final...is there a name for that? What's the longest solo swim you'd be willing to do? We get weird on this one.The Return of...
31 min