20 episodes

The Wild Swimming Podcast for anyone who loves to swim in the great outdoors: dippers, swimblers, serious swimmers and athletes alike.
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Wild Wimmin Laura Macdonald

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The Wild Swimming Podcast for anyone who loves to swim in the great outdoors: dippers, swimblers, serious swimmers and athletes alike.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trailer for The Scottishist

    Trailer for The Scottishist

    The Scottishist is here to examine our national cultural icons and find out why they just seem to be the most Scottish things you can think of.
    If you have any questions you want answered about the icons of Scottish culture, then you can get involved we have a Patreon. Members can submit questions and find exclusive content.
    However what i really need from you is a bit of love and encouragement so if you can tell your friends to keep an eye out for the podcast, follow the scottishist on instagram and facebook and generally go full cheerleader for The Scottishist then that would be amazing.


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    • 2 min
    Lifesaving For Beginners - Josie Lloyd

    Lifesaving For Beginners - Josie Lloyd

    Welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I’m Laura Macdonald

    Today on WildWimmin I am Talking to writer and dipper Josie Lloyd. She tells me all about her love of sea swimming in Brighton and shares the inspiration behind her twentieth novel, Lifesaving for beginners.  We chat all things changed perspectives, community and the guaranteed friendships that await you in the water.

    Links
    Buy a copy of Lifesaving for Beginners 

    Follow Josie Lloyd on Instagram

    Shelter
    We exist to defend the right to a safe home.
    www.shelter.org.uk
    Knight Support - We are a charity, based in Brighton and Hove,
    devoted to helping rough sleepers and our homeless
    through the provision of support, advocacy,
    clothing and self-care items.
    https://knightsupport.org.uk/



    Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.

    You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. 
    You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook
    Massive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU
    Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on Instagram
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    • 38 min
    Everyday Athlete - Rachel Andrews

    Everyday Athlete - Rachel Andrews

    Today I am chatting with The YouTube star, Every Day Athlete -  Rachel Andrews. We chat everything frequently asked questions, keeping the momentum and how you too are an everyday athlete. 
    Links:
    Everyday Athlete Rach
    Website: https://www.everydayathleterach.co.uk/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydayAthleteRach
    Faebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayathleterach
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayathleterach/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvrydyAthltRach
    Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.

    You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. 
    You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook
    Massive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU
    Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on Instagram
    Rachel on goggles: 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqlHNsxR6rQ  
    Rob Gray: Wild Swim App
    https://wildwimmin.buzzsprout.com/1507888/10267008-wildswimappcast-rob-gray
    Blue Mind: How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do (Paperback)
    Wallace J. Nichols
    https://www.waterstones.com/book/blue-mind/wallace-j-nichols/9780349139579
    Blue Tonic Charity.
    https://www.bluetonic.org.uk/


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    • 36 min
    WildSwimAppCast - Rob Gray

    WildSwimAppCast - Rob Gray

    Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming podcast I’m Laura Macdonald
    Today I’m chatting to the lovely Rob Grey, the creative mind behind the Wild Swim app. Rob is so keen to get people out swimming and sharing their info whilst also being respectful and offering many well presented and educational nudges.  We chat all things safety messaging, asking smart people all of the questions and what direction will this smart little collection of data might take next.

    Links 
    Wild Swim App Website

    The new safety features which Rob briefly mentioned have launched. 
    You can follow Wild Swim on Instagram and Facebook
    For anyone that wants to find out more about the coaching platform:
    To feed send Rob your thoughts about the App: support@swimwild.app

    Swimming at Strathcylde
    Glasgow 2014: Final touches for Triathlon at Strathclyde Park 

    Chilly Chilli Dip info: https://linktr.ee/chillychillidip

    Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.

    You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. 
    You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook
    Massive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU
    Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on Instagram












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    • 28 min
    Daily Dip Cast - Louise Studd

    Daily Dip Cast - Louise Studd

    Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I'm Laura Macdonald

    Today I'm chatting to @outdorswimgirl Lousie Studd about getting in the cold water every day in January for the homelessness charity Crisis.  I sat down with her to  hear all about her experiences of swimming and dipping everyday in January and to get some of the stories behind those amazing photos on her grid. We get into all things best mates, teamwork, barrel conversions and wheelie bin mediations.

    The January Daily Dip 2022 has raised over £38k for Crisis this year, and you can still donate on the January Daily Dip 22 Justgiving page.

    For more information on Crisis, their website is here. 

    Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.

    You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. 
    You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook
    Massive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU
    Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on Instagram



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    • 26 min
    Bodyline Wetsuits - Gary Chambers

    Bodyline Wetsuits - Gary Chambers

    Welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming Podcast - I'm Laura Macdonald. 

    Today I am here to fill your ears with all the hints and tips you could possibly need about wetsuits! Yes, clear out the kit bags, it's a neoprene fiesta! Where does it come from? Is it a total planet killer? Why does it tear so easily? How should we look after it, dry it and repair it? how should it actually fit? All your kit questions were answered by the wetsuit repair expert Gary Chambers from Bodyline wetsuits in Newquay. 
    Yes one for the wetsuited, gloved and booted amongst us - which at this time of year is pretty much everyone.

    Links:
    Follow Gary on Instagram, Facebook or check out the website.
    https://www.bodylinewetsuits.co.uk/

    Wetsuit Dryer
    Blawesome
    https://www.thewetsuitdryer.com/

    Cmonsta
    https://c-monsta.com/
    Nasty Neoprene Truths
    What Is Neoprene, and Why Is It Bad?  
    My friend neoprene, allergen of the year. 
    The sustainable surfer: meet the team behind the world's first fully recyclable wetsuit
    Finisterre: Wetsuits from wetsuits
    Custom Suits
    Snugg Wetsuits

    No Limits Wetsuits
    Finisterre Wetsuit Project


    Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Beach Clean
    Massive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU
    You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod and Facebook
    Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on Instagram
    Support the show
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    • 30 min

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