2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club

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Who are those crazy people who swim and row in the San Francisco Bay? 2,000 Stories is a podcast featuring the fascinating and feisty members of the Dolphin Club in San Francisco.

  1. NOV 6

    Meet Maggie Lonergan: Piloting Life

    Maggie Lonergan got her start swimming at night and she still prefers nocturnal swims in the bay. Only problem: the sauna isn't open late enough...and she might just love the sauna more. Hear about winning the official Sauna Squares contest, her quest for a co-ed sauna, how and why she loves piloting swimmers, what intrigues her about fires, and how she found her spirit animal.

    17 min

  2. OCT 23

    Meet Phil Gaal: Aging Graciously and Gratefully

    In just a few days, on October 25th 2025, Phil Gaal will swim across the Golden Gate for the 16th time. That's a feat for anyone, of any age, but at 90, it's truly golden. Phil exudes a joy for life and endless curiosity about everything from telomeres to technology. His mental attitude and physical fitness are inspiring beyond measure.

    17 min

  3. OCT 9

    Meet John Ingle: The Music Man

    You may know him as the Dolphin Club's manager, but John Ingle is far more than the job title. He's also a professional musician, nature lover, chef, traveler, friend, spouse, proud Dad, and I'm sure I left out a few. Working in the place where most of us go to escape work has its challenges. And John is honest about that, as well as his love of the club, its members, and swimming in the Bay...despite a rather disastrous start.

    18 min

  4. SEP 25

    Meet the Kirks: Siblings Without Rivalry

    Some siblings squabble. The Kirk siblings swim! And they've intentionally created a home away from home at the Dolphin Club where they can enjoy their passion for open water swimming and be together as adults in their 20s. Mackensie, Patrick, and Dominic share family stories, laugh at each other's traits, discuss what it's like to become friends vs. siblings, and what the club means to them.

    18 min

  5. SEP 11

    Meet Jon Nakamura: The Escape Artist

    Some people collect marble polar bear bricks. Others like Jon Nakamura prefer belt buckles -- especially brass ones with the Escape from Alcatraz logo on them. It's an iconic race and he's an iconic, lifetime Dolphin member. Learning about how and why he swims, bikes, and runs year after year tells you more about the man than the race itself. His passion, kindness, and commitment to the club, his friends, and family are what make him a real winner.

    17 min

  6. AUG 28

    Meet Lindsay Stripling: The Artist's Way

    Lindsay Stripling is an artist in more ways than one. Yes, she paints and illustrates as a passion and profession. But she also is honing the art of teaching, helping college students and adults to discover their creativity and develop their practice. At the Dolphin Club, she wears a completely different hat as a volunteer (!) swim commissioner. Lindsay talks about the existential crises inherent in being an artist, why she started swimming in the bay, and just how hard it is to pull off an out of cove Dolphin Club swim.

    17 min

  7. AUG 14

    Meet Rebecca Groves: Swimming in the City

    We are quite a lucky bunch to have an urban swimming oasis at Aquatic Park. But there is still much of the San Francisco Bay where access is limited and swimming is forbidden. That's what Rebecca Groves is committed to changing with Swimmable San Francisco Bay, starting in her neighborhood of Dogpatch and Crane Cove. Hear why urban swimming captures her imagination and what intrigued her about The Nocturnists podcast.

    16 min

  8. JUL 31

    Meet Zack McCune: Seeking and Finding Joy

    Ever been on Wikipedia? Got thoughts on the Dolphin Club brand? Are there spirits in the wooden boats? What are young fathers thinking about? 15 or so minutes was nowhere enough time to cover the life and loves of Zack McCune. I left the interview with a smile a mile wide as we discussed his career, rowing, film, and fatherhood.

    17 min
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Who are those crazy people who swim and row in the San Francisco Bay? 2,000 Stories is a podcast featuring the fascinating and feisty members of the Dolphin Club in San Francisco.

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