Behind The Goggles

Jane Mills
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Behind The Goggles

This podcast is designed to go below the surface and find out more people who swim at public pools. Listen in as I interview pool swimmers and discover their fascinating stories and varied lives. Find show notes and more info on my website: www.behindthegogglespodcast.com

  1. Tracy Harvey

    1 DAY AGO

    Tracy Harvey

    Tracy Harvey a well reknowned character within Melbourne and Elwood talks to me about her Bakery, Musicals and Swimming. We also discuss Tracys passion for trying to rid the Elster Creek of litter which flows unimpended into Port Phillip Bay. Such an inspiring and uplifting conversation. Enjoy.

    24 min
  2. Wayne Ludbey

    SEP 24

    Wayne Ludbey

    This episode i chat with Wayne Ludbey a Prahran Pool swimmer and also Sports Photographer. Wayne is renowned for his iconic photograph of Nicky Winmar defiantly pointing to his skin and saying I'm proud to be Black after Racial vilification during a 1993 AFL football game.

    22 min
  3. Fiona Basile

    JUN 20

    Fiona Basile

    Fiona Basile has created a beautiful coffee table photo book featuring stunning images of the Bay and her fellow Seaford swimmers. In this podcast Fiona talks about her career in Photo journalism, her travels and her love of the bay and swimming community.

    25 min
  4. Aaron Smith

    MAR 23

    Aaron Smith

    Aaron is a pool and open water swimmer based in Melbourne. In this podcast we chat about his overall swimming experiences and transition from pool to open water events. We discuss the potential of a swim app - an online resource for Australian coastal beaches and ocean pools. Particularly referencing local knowledge and local swimmers. Give him a buzz via me.. if you're interested to support this project!

    24 min
  5. Liv Wawryk

    10/11/2023

    Liv Wawryk

    Liv Wawryk had swim experience as a junior in squad swimming and Water polo, after a few years break she decided, well covid pool closures decide ... to swim in the Open water at Elwood. Going from strength to strength, despite a serious break in her arm - keeping her out action for a few months - Liv decided to attempt The RIP event, co-ordinated by Grant Siedle. Challenge accepted... off she went to blitz that event! Little did we know ... her next challenge was .. The Ice Mile.

    38 min
  6. Paul Gildea

    10/17/2022

    Paul Gildea

    I met Paul Gildea when he - surprisingly - joined the womens swimming group the Seagals in Elwood. Now he's a great part of the community and a bone fide SeaPal! During this conversation Paul discusses his career as a Musician, Music manager, educator and Producer. As well as talking about his swimming heritage and squad training in his youth. I never thought I'd be swimming along side a member of the Aria Hall of Fame, yet here we are!

    30 min
  7. Jacqueline Wong The Swim Project

    08/16/2022

    Jacqueline Wong The Swim Project

    Jacqui was born in NZ and learned to swim when her Mum took her to swim school, not long after her Mother was also learning to swim. So learning to swim as an adult has always seemed like thing people do! Inspired by learning of others fear of water, and trauma as well as the increase in drowning rates in Australia Jacqui has focused on coaching adults to be confident and enjoy being in water with her Swim Project swimming program.

    25 min
  8. Angela Dressler

    02/16/2022

    Angela Dressler

    Welcome back to Behind The Goggles Podcast! Angela Dressler has created a fabulous group that assists local swimmers to find a bayside swim buddy. Angela and her friends Penny and Mary set up the Seagals at the end of 2019; never realising the value it would have during the Covid lockdowns in Melbourne.

    22 min
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About

This podcast is designed to go below the surface and find out more people who swim at public pools. Listen in as I interview pool swimmers and discover their fascinating stories and varied lives. Find show notes and more info on my website: www.behindthegogglespodcast.com

Information

  • Creator
    Jane Mills
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Behind The Goggles

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