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Welcome to Swim + Tell — where we go beyond the lanes to meet the people making waves in swimming. From Olympians and college captains to rising stars and the coaches who shape them, each episode dives into the real stories behind their journeys — the work, the setbacks, and the moments that define them. Candid, inspiring, and real...Swim + Tell brings you inside the sport, from local pools to the world stage.

  1. 5D AGO

    Inside Indiana Swimming: The Resources & Vision Behind an Olympic Development Pathway //Swim & Tell

    **2nd Youngest Male US Swimmer To Qualify For the Olympics since Michael Phelps!What does it actually take to develop an Olympic swimmer?In this conversation, we explore how Indiana Swimming, USA Swimming resources, and intentional club culture helped shape Luke Whitlock’s pathway to the 2024 Paris Olympics.From IMX metrics and training standards to national team development resources, this interview highlights how vision, ownership, and system alignment create repeatable excellence — not accidental success.Topics include:• USA Swimming’s national pathway & development tools• Indiana Swimming’s LSC impact• Club-level culture and performance standards• The role of IMX, IMR, and measurable progress• What parts of an Olympic pathway are truly repeatableThis isn’t just a success story — it’s a development roadmap.

    28 min

  2. FEB 6

    What Do Olympian Anna Peplowski and Indiana Football Have in Common? | Swim & Tell

    From winning a national title to breaking an American Record, Anna breaks down her journey with Indiana, racing under pressure, racing in the Olympics, and how a winning culture across campus fuels success.

    24 min

  3. JAN 30

    Ivy League to Pro Swimming & Olympic Dreams: Why Jack Kelly Turned Down Corporate Life| Swim & Tell

    Ivy League All-American Jack Kelly turned down corporate offers after graduation to pursue professional swimming. In 2025, he set the Ivy League record in the 100 breaststroke and is now training under Bob Bowman with his sights set on the 2028 Olympics.

    24 min

  4. JAN 23

    Skyler Smith Talks Winning the TYR Pro Series, Grad School Life & Racing Fearlessly | Swim and Tell

    Skyler Smith joins Swim and Tell fresh off an incredible week of racing at the TYR Pro Series in Austin, where she won the 50 breaststroke in 30.43 and placed second in the 100 breast 🏆🔥In this episode, Skylar breaks down:Her mindset going into finals and how she approached the 50 breaststrokeWhat makes Austin such a fast poolBehind-the-scenes moments from the TYR Pro SeriesHow she balances professional swimming and grad schoolThe confidence and energy she brings to racing — and where it comes fromHer biggest highlight swim of 2025 and what she’s chasing in 2026Upcoming meets she’s most excited aboutGo-to hype songs, pre-race routines, and superstitionsAdvice for younger swimmersThe hardest winter training set she survived 😮‍💨If you love elite swimming, pro athlete insight, and real talk about the grind — this one’s for you.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Skylar Smith race in the comments!

    19 min

  5. JAN 15

    Avoid These Recruiting Mistakes! Peyton Curry Shares College Swimming Recruiting Advice

    SEC Champion Peyton Curry went through the college recruiting journey twice. Now she’s helping the next generation of student-athletes. With One Lap Ahead, Curry shares the secrets to choosing the right program, staying grounded, and standing out in the recruiting process. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vz3EP0lZEv2L4VE0Dpykc?si=57e95b7b5108485b  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Tell/dp/B0FXGJVGR2  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/IulOmP0NTXb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swim-tell/id1848476276

    13 min

  6. JAN 5

    Rylee Erisman & Audrey Derivaux Take Over Winter Juniors | Records & Big Commits | Swim & Tell

    🎙️ Swim and Tell is back with an incredible episode featuring Rylee Erisman and Audrey Derivaux, two U.S. National Team swimmers and rising stars in the sport.We dive into Winter Juniors East, where Rylee and Audrey combined to sweep seven events and deliver some of the most memorable swims of the meet. Audrey breaks down her standout 400 IM, while Rylee reflects on breaking a record in the 200 freestyle previously held by Katie Ledecky.The conversation goes beyond the pool as we talk mindset, momentum, and staying locked in as the swims keep getting better. We also celebrate their commitments to Cal and Texas, discuss going through recruiting together, and what excites them most about college swimming.Plus, we wrap things up with fun questions, walk-out songs, pre-race superstitions, funniest swim memories, and more.👉 Like, subscribe, and follow Swim and Tell for more conversations with the next generation of swim stars.

    22 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Indiana’s Rising Swim Stars: Molly Sweeney & Emily Wolf Take on the World Cup

    Indiana has long been one of the strongest swim states in the country — and Molly Sweeney (Carmel) and Emily Wolf (Fishers) are proving why. In this episode of Swim and Tell, we sit down with the USA National Junior Team swimmers to talk about racing at the World Aquatics World Cup in Indiana, competing against athletes from around the world in a familiar pool, watching world records fall at home, and what the experience means for the future of Indiana swimming.

    21 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Kate Douglass Reigns Supreme at World Cup & US Open, What Now?

    Olympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder Kate Douglass joins the podcast after a historic World Cup run with triple crowns in the 100 free, 100 breast, and 200 breast, becoming a back-to-back Overall World Cup Winner. Plus the first woman in history to break 50 seconds in the 100 free with a 49.93 🌍 Fresh off the US Open last weekend, Kate also claimed the High Point Award after winning 4 events & breaking 3 meet records along the way. Now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Link in bio

    17 min
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Welcome to Swim + Tell — where we go beyond the lanes to meet the people making waves in swimming. From Olympians and college captains to rising stars and the coaches who shape them, each episode dives into the real stories behind their journeys — the work, the setbacks, and the moments that define them. Candid, inspiring, and real...Swim + Tell brings you inside the sport, from local pools to the world stage.

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  • Creator
    Swimming World
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Swimming World
  • Show Website
    Swim + Tell

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