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
Patrick Sammon: US Sprinting's Rising Force - Episode 250 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:35
On this episode of Social Kick we’re joined by rising American sprinter Patrick Sammon, fresh off a breakout season that’s turned heads in the swimming world with his 47-low 100 freestyle at US Nationals that not only ea…
Abby Herscu’s Breakout Season & Team USA Debut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:23
Cal standout and rising Team USA breaststroker Abby Herscu joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season that earned her a spot at the 2025 World University Games in Berlin. We dive into Abby’s journey from an age groupe…
Campbell McKean: From Junior Sensation to World Stage- Episode 248 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:39
He just went 58 in the 100 breaststroke! Campbell McKean, the breakout breaststroker who skipped the 59-second barrier entirely, joins us fresh off his electrifying performance at US Nationals. This ascending American st…
Ashley Twichell - Mom and Olympian, not slowing down - Episode 247 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
Faster everywhere she goes It took a few attempts and many years before Ashley Twichell eventually became an Olympian at age 32, the oldest first time Olympian on the US team in Tokyo, but that wasn’t what she set out to…
Leanne Smith - Superstar Paralympian - Episode 246 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:44
Three world records in one day?!?! Superstar paralympian Leanne Smith may be on the best form of her career following her recent performance at the World Series stop in Indianapolis where she won 5 events and broke 3 wor…
Oliver Morgan Team GB’s Backstroke Star Chasing History - Episode 245 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:38
Team GB’s backstroker has arrived, and he’s one of the world’s best. Oliver Morgan has been on a rapid rise the last few years including an assault on the British record in the 100 backstroke and now has won the backstro…
Enhanced Games - Pros and Cons - Live Discussion: Episode 244 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:27
With all the conversation surrounding the Enhanced Games, we decided to hop on a live show to discuss the pros, cons, and everything in between! Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe for weekly podcasts and daily shorts!
Lucy Bell | Stanford's 200 Breaststroke NCAA Champion | Episode 241 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:34
NCAA 200 breaststroke champion Lucy Bell, a Stanford junior, didn’t even swim that event she ultimately won when the season began. While one of the best individual medley swimmers in the country, driven by a strong breas…