Swim Chats
By Shona Riddell
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Episodes: 52
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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 and leave a star rating.
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Gráinne Moss on her 39-year swim journey through the Oceans Seven
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Swim smarter, not harder with SwimMastery coach Tracey Baumann
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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'Wet July' with the Scarborough Dippers and their cold-water community
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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Squad coach and gym owner Timon Wilkinson on making lessons fun for kids and adults
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Diving into the world of sea sponges with Professor James Bell
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Corrina Connor on swimming NZ's Triple Crown, extreme ice miles, and having fun in inhospitable conditions
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Ruby Fresh's Eddie Spearing on designing wetsuits, running the Ruby swim, and the joys of Lake Wānaka
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Swimming and sea poems with special guest Sinéad Kehoe
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May 26, 2026 |
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Mountains to Sea Wellington’s Zoe Studd on the joys, challenges and possibilities of connecting people with the water
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May 21, 2026 |
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‘Jump In’ author Nicola McCloy on NZ’s best swimming spots – and how she found them
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May 08, 2026 |
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RE-RELEASE – Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our ANZAC tribute (with special guest John Hancock)
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Triple Crown swimmer Wen Erh Hsu on the importance of enjoying every stroke
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Seti Afoa on running Samoa Events, learning to swim, and overcoming our fear of the deep
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Kate Wareham on learning to swim with epilepsy
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Dr Abi Lafbery on wild swimming, waterways, and how we swim in a changing world
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Coach Dougal Dunlop on founding the Washing Machines, teaching swim skills, and enjoying all-weather swims at Oriental Bay
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Bryn Williams on building confidence, feeling the rhythm, and enjoying our ocean playground
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Danielle Falconer’s 40km swim for dementia: why every stroke matters
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Laura Quilter on returning to competitive swimming, coaching herself, and keeping it fun
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Scott Rice on the Z Manu World Champs, bringing people together, and the art of dive bombs
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip with James Fox-Golding
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Captain Webb, the first English Channel swimmer (with special guest John Hancock)
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Swimming with jellyfish (and other invertebrates) – featuring marine scientist Dennis Gordon
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Ultramarathon swimmer Liana Smith on swimming after injury, the power of time alone, and the peace of swimming at night
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Shark scientist Clinton Duffy on shark behaviour, what swimmers should know, and what it's like tagging great whites
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Coach Barb Watson on growing up as a competitive swimmer, building a swim community, and making it fun
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Dan Feisst on running the NZ Ocean Swim Series and providing positive swim experiences
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Lynne Cox on the 50th anniversary of her Cook Strait swim, swimming to Antarctica, and building global connections
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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'Outdoor Swimmer' magazine with founder Simon Griffiths and editor Ella Foote
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Fit & Abel's Dan Abel on building trust, water confidence, and swim adventures
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Books (and songs and films) about swimming with special guest Sinéad Kehoe
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Kylie Frost on creating the Twisted Sisters Club, training for triathlons after a chronic health diagnosis, and helping women enjoy the sea
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Susan Sherwen on ice swimming, Triple Crown ultramarathon swims, and taking it one swim at a time
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Swimming with Lord Byron, Beowulf and around Britain with special guest John Hancock
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Dr Heather Massey on the joys, dangers, and discoveries of cold water swimming
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Harbourmaster Grant Nalder on swim floats, boats, buoys, and the vital role of communication
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Phil Rush on his record-breaking swims and coaching the next generations
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Poet Kate Camp on her Matariki swim series, sea poetry, and how swimming can be the destination
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Coastguard NZ's James Groombridge and The Big Swim
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Artist Ann Skelly on painting the sea, mermaid tails, and the many moods of the ocean
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Nicole Miller on filming underwater forests, her new seaweed documentary, and championing our oceans
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May 27, 2025 |
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Graham Joe on capturing sunrises, providing hot food for cold swimmers, and swimming under the stars
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May 13, 2025 |
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Brett Richardson on pre-dawn sea swimming, marathon strategies, and the vital role of support crew
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May 10, 2025 |
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Radio host Clarissa Dunn on the symphonies of the ocean
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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John Hancock on Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our annual ANZAC Day tribute
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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SwimMastery coach Melissa Donaldson on exploring the water and helping others to experience the joy of swimming
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Adrienne Linney on the Better Beach Babes, being 'cover girls' in our togs, and the beauty of the sea
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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YogiFish's Kaye Mueller on overcoming fear, joyful exploration, and supporting nervous newbies
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Breanna Ward on marathon and ice swimming, marine conservation, and the awesomeness of sharks
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Toy Saia'ana on learning to swim later in life, navigating grief, and the joy of connection
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Artist Fifi Colston on the thrill of winter dipping, ocean inspiration, and a surprise orca encounter
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Swim Chats trailer
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Feb 11, 2025 |