Unfiltered Waters

Katie Hoff / Missy Franklin
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Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this inspiring and impactful venture. 

  1. Fan Favorite Moments of 2025

    2D AGO

    Fan Favorite Moments of 2025

    Heads up: You’re listening to a highlight compilation featuring clips from several Unfiltered Waters episodes. Audio will switch between episodes without an audio cue. To close out 2025, we pulled together the moments you loved most. This episode is a highlight reel of the conversations that resonated, surprised us, and stuck with this community. From coaching wisdom and Olympic perspective to honesty about pressure, growth, and life beyond sport.  You’ll hear unforgettable moments from Bob Bowman, Ryan Lochte, Todd DeSorbo, Summer McIntosh, Brooke Wells, Gabby Thomas, Hubi Kós, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Shaine Casas, Chad Le Clos, and Lilly King. Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing these episodes all year. This community shapes what Unfiltered Waters becomes, and this video is a reflection of that. Here’s to the moments that mattered and what’s ahead next. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off endlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #Bestof2025

    54 min
  2. Jamie Anderson

    12/24/2025

    Jamie Anderson

    Katie sits down with Jamie Anderson in New York City at the Team USA 100 Days Out Media Summit for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the Winter Olympics. Jamie reflects on her journey as the most decorated snowboarder in Olympic history, what inspired her comeback after becoming a mom of two, and how watching the Paris Olympics and Simone Biles reignited something she thought might be done. She opens up about balancing motherhood and elite competition, traveling internationally with young kids, redefining identity after years at the top, and following what lights her heart on fire rather than chasing expectations. Calm, honest, and deeply reflective, this episode offers a different perspective on longevity, purpose, and doing sport on your own terms. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #SportsPodcast #JamieAnderson

    30 min
  3. Todd DeSorbo

    12/17/2025

    Todd DeSorbo

    We spent an entire day inside the University of Virginia’s program and sat down with head coach Todd DeSorbo to understand what makes UVA one of the most dominant teams in NCAA history. In this episode, Todd talks through the culture he inherited and how it transformed into the five-time national championship standard it is today. He opens up about leading athletes across two teams, keeping training fresh, balancing chaos with structure, managing big personalities, navigating major NCAA changes, and why he believes the program succeeds because everyone is pulling for each other. We also get into misconceptions about UVA’s training style, the reality of roster limits, recruiting philosophy, relay strategy, dual-meet showmanship, and how Todd handles nonstop seasons, national team responsibilities, and finding moments to breathe. It’s a look inside the mind of one of the most influential coaches in the sport and the environment that keeps producing champions. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off endlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off arenasport.com to browse the full collection ----- #UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #ToddDeSorbo #UVA

    1h 14m
  4. Dynamic Duos: Alex and Gretchen Walsh

    12/03/2025

    Dynamic Duos: Alex and Gretchen Walsh

    For this Dynamic Duos episode, we sat down with sisters and Olympic medalists Gretchen and Alex Walsh to talk through the bond, the rivalry, and the daily life behind one of swimming’s most steady, consistent partnerships. We get into how their personalities balance each other, how they’ve learned to support one another on race day without adding pressure, and why their best moments in the sport have always come when they lean into who they are instead of trying to be anything else. They share their favorite stories from growing up racing each other, what people misunderstand about sisters who train and compete at this level, and the small habits that keep their relationship healthy in the middle of an intense NCAA and international schedule. It’s honest, funny, and full of the kind of perspective only two people who know each other this well can give. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off endlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off arenasport.com to browse the full collection ----- #UnfilteredWaters #SportsPodcast #AlexWalsh #GretchenWalsh

    55 min
  5. The Big 1-0-0

    11/26/2025

    The Big 1-0-0

    Reaching 100 episodes feels surreal, so we wanted to slow down, look back, and celebrate what this show has become. In this episode, we revisit the moments that made the biggest splash, the conversations that took us deeper than we expected, and the guests who surprised us, challenged us, and left a mark. We talk about the episodes that changed us, the behind-the-scenes stories nobody heard, and the emotional highlights from the first interview with Caeleb Dressel all the way through the most recent conversations with athletes like Oksana Masters, Regan Smith, Gabby Thomas, Summer McIntosh, and so many more. We also share the superlatives our team created to help us sum up 100 episodes of growth, honesty, and a whole lot of laughter. Thank you for being part of this community. Every listen, comment, and share is the reason we get to keep making this show. Here’s to the next 100. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off endlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #Episode100

    57 min
  6. Oksana Masters

    11/19/2025

    Oksana Masters

    Katie sits down with Oksana Masters at Team USA’s 100 Days Out Summit in New York City for one of the most powerful conversations Unfiltered Waters has ever had. Oksana opens up about her journey from Ukrainian orphanages to becoming a seven-time Paralympian, the role rowing played in teaching her she could be an athlete, and how she’s balanced drive, identity, and belonging across four different sports. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off endlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #OksanaMasters

    52 min
  7. Who Knows Who Best (Katie Hoff & Missy Franklin)

    11/12/2025

    Who Knows Who Best (Katie Hoff & Missy Franklin)

    Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin put their friendship to the test in a “Who Knows Who Best?” challenge inspired by the Newlywed Game. From favorite coffee orders and post-meet meals to childhood idols, guilty pleasure snacks, and hidden talents—nothing is off-limits. The result? A hilarious, honest, and completely unfiltered look at two Olympic champions who know each other almost too well (but not quite). This one’s all laughs, callouts, and a few surprises. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #SportsPodcast #Swimming

    54 min
  8. Chad Le Clos

    11/05/2025

    Chad Le Clos

    Four-time Olympian and Olympic champion Chad Le Clos sits down with Katie in Carmel ahead of World Cup Stop 1 to talk comeback from injury, the real story behind his rivalry era with Phelps, and how a brutal stretch around Tokyo pushed him to address mental health and rebuild purpose. He opens up about family, legacy, and a new project he’s launching beyond LA—plus some rapid-fire fun. ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/ ----- FOLLOW MISSY ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% off dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off ----- #UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #ChadleClos

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Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this inspiring and impactful venture. 

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  • Creator
    Katie Hoff / Missy Franklin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Unfiltered Waters
  • Show Website
    Unfiltered Waters

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