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Swim Chats

ByShona Riddell

Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast and become a Swim Buddy via patreon.com/SwimChats

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Episode Playlist

33 episodes

Swim Chats trailer

Feb 10, 2025•—

Swim Chats trailer

1. Artist Fifi Colston on the thrill of winter dipping, ocean inspiration, and a surprise orca encounter

Feb 24, 2025•—

1. Artist Fifi Colston on the thrill of winter dipping, ocean inspiration, and a surprise orca encounter

2. Toy Saia'ana on learning to swim later in life, navigating grief, and the joy of connection

Mar 9, 2025•—

2. Toy Saia'ana on learning to swim later in life, navigating grief, and the joy of connection

3. Breanna Ward on marathon and ice swimming, marine conservation, and the awesomeness of sharks

Mar 14, 2025•—

3. Breanna Ward on marathon and ice swimming, marine conservation, and the awesomeness of sharks

4. YogiFish's Kaye Mueller on overcoming fear, joyful exploration, and supporting nervous newbies

Mar 26, 2025•—

4. YogiFish's Kaye Mueller on overcoming fear, joyful exploration, and supporting nervous newbies

5. Adrienne Linney on the Better Beach Babes, being 'cover girls' in our togs, and the beauty of the sea

Mar 30, 2025•—

5. Adrienne Linney on the Better Beach Babes, being 'cover girls' in our togs, and the beauty of the sea

6. Melissa Donaldson on exploring the water, changing mindsets, and helping others to experience the joy of swimming

Apr 8, 2025•—

6. Melissa Donaldson on exploring the water, changing mindsets, and helping others to experience the joy of swimming

7. John Hancock on Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our annual ANZAC Day tribute

Apr 10, 2025•—

7. John Hancock on Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our annual ANZAC Day tribute

8. Radio host Clarissa Dunn on the symphonies of the ocean

Apr 21, 2025•—

8. Radio host Clarissa Dunn on the symphonies of the ocean

9. Brett Richardson on pre-dawn sea swimming, marathon strategies, and the vital role of support crew

May 9, 2025•—

9. Brett Richardson on pre-dawn sea swimming, marathon strategies, and the vital role of support crew

10. Graham Joe on capturing sunrises, providing hot food for cold swimmers, and swimming under the stars

May 12, 2025•—

10. Graham Joe on capturing sunrises, providing hot food for cold swimmers, and swimming under the stars

11. Nicole Miller on filming underwater forests, her new seaweed documentary, and championing our oceans

May 26, 2025•—

11. Nicole Miller on filming underwater forests, her new seaweed documentary, and championing our oceans

12. Artist Ann Skelly on painting the sea, mermaid tails, and the many moods of the ocean

Jun 1, 2025•—

12. Artist Ann Skelly on painting the sea, mermaid tails, and the many moods of the ocean

13. Coastguard NZ's James Groombridge and The Big Swim

Jun 9, 2025•—

13. Coastguard NZ's James Groombridge and The Big Swim

14. Poet Kate Camp on her Matariki swim series, sea poetry, and how swimming can be the destination

Jun 17, 2025•—

14. Poet Kate Camp on her Matariki swim series, sea poetry, and how swimming can be the destination

15. Phil Rush on his record-breaking swims and coaching the next generations

Jun 23, 2025•—

15. Phil Rush on his record-breaking swims and coaching the next generations

16. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder on swim floats, boats, buoys, and the vital role of communication

Jul 15, 2025•—

16. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder on swim floats, boats, buoys, and the vital role of communication

17. Dr Heather Massey on the joys, dangers, and discoveries of cold water swimming

Jul 22, 2025•—

17. Dr Heather Massey on the joys, dangers, and discoveries of cold water swimming

18. Swimming with Lord Byron, Beowulf and around Britain with special guest John Hancock

Jul 29, 2025•—

18. Swimming with Lord Byron, Beowulf and around Britain with special guest John Hancock

19. Susan Sherwen on ice swimming, Triple Crown ultramarathon swims, and taking it one swim at a time

Aug 3, 2025•—

19. Susan Sherwen on ice swimming, Triple Crown ultramarathon swims, and taking it one swim at a time

20. Kylie Frost on creating the Twisted Sisters Club, training for triathlons after a chronic health diagnosis, and helping women enjoy the sea

Aug 10, 2025•—

20. Kylie Frost on creating the Twisted Sisters Club, training for triathlons after a chronic health diagnosis, and helping women enjoy the sea

21. Books (and songs and films) about swimming with special guest Sinéad Kehoe

Aug 13, 2025•—

21. Books (and songs and films) about swimming with special guest Sinéad Kehoe

22. Fit & Abel's Dan Abel on building trust, water confidence, and swim adventures

Sep 9, 2025•—

22. Fit & Abel's Dan Abel on building trust, water confidence, and swim adventures

23. 'Outdoor Swimmer' magazine with founder Simon Griffiths and editor Ella Foote

Sep 22, 2025•—

23. 'Outdoor Swimmer' magazine with founder Simon Griffiths and editor Ella Foote

24. Lynne Cox on the 50th anniversary of her Cook Strait swim, swimming to Antarctica, and building global connections

Oct 1, 2025•—

24. Lynne Cox on the 50th anniversary of her Cook Strait swim, swimming to Antarctica, and building global connections

25. Dan Feisst on running the NZ Ocean Swim Series and providing positive swim experiences

Oct 7, 2025•—

25. Dan Feisst on running the NZ Ocean Swim Series and providing positive swim experiences

26. Coach Barb Watson on growing up as a competitive swimmer, building a swim community, and making it fun

Oct 13, 2025•—

26. Coach Barb Watson on growing up as a competitive swimmer, building a swim community, and making it fun

27. Shark scientist Clinton Duffy on shark behaviour, what swimmers should know, and what it's like tagging great whites

Oct 25, 2025•—

27. Shark scientist Clinton Duffy on shark behaviour, what swimmers should know, and what it's like tagging great whites

28. Ultramarathon swimmer Liana Smith on swimming after injury, the power of time alone, and the peace of swimming at night

Nov 2, 2025•—

28. Ultramarathon swimmer Liana Smith on swimming after injury, the power of time alone, and the peace of swimming at night

29. Swimming with jellyfish (and other invertebrates) – featuring marine scientist Dennis Gordon

Nov 9, 2025•—

29. Swimming with jellyfish (and other invertebrates) – featuring marine scientist Dennis Gordon

30. Captain Webb, the first English Channel swimmer (with special guest John Hancock)

Nov 16, 2025•—

30. Captain Webb, the first English Channel swimmer (with special guest John Hancock)

31. The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip with James Fox-Golding

Dec 5, 2025•—

31. The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip with James Fox-Golding

32. Scott Rice on the Z Manu World Champs, bringing people together, and the art of dive bombs

Dec 16, 2025•—

32. Scott Rice on the Z Manu World Champs, bringing people together, and the art of dive bombs

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