Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

Author: Social Kick Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the water without getting your ears wet. Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories is a space where the rhythm of the pool and the open water sets the pace for every conversation. Created by the community at Social Kick, this podcast moves beyond lap times and technique to explore the unique world that swimmers inhabit. Each episode features genuine discussions with people whose lives are deeply intertwined with swimming-from dedicated competitors and coaches to artists, scientists, and everyday enthusiasts who find their clarity in the water. You’ll hear personal stories of triumph and challenge, unexpected insights into how swimming shapes identity and community, and casual reflections on the quiet humor and profound peace found in a daily routine. It’s an authentic listen that captures the shared language and unspoken bonds of swim culture, offering a sense of connection for anyone who has ever felt most themselves while gliding through a lane or gazing at a horizon line from the beach. Tune in for a regular dose of perspective, camaraderie, and the simple, fun reminder of why we return to the water, again and again.
Episodes
Swimming’s Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moments of 2025. Episode 279 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:21
Dude, what a year.” In this year-end episode of The Social Kick Podcast, the full crew — Bryan Lundquist, Dr. John Mullen, and Luke Paddington — gets together to close out 2025 by debating the most unforgettable moments…
Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:46
Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up on everything happening across the swim world: new records in China and…
Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:04
Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21.75) — tying Michael Andrew’s World Junior Record last summer. Now racing for t…