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Colin Campbell and Thomas McDonald, two young nationally ranked Canadian swimmers, talk about news from the swimming world, issues related to the sport and their own swimming experiences. Each episode features a special guest who is involved in the swimming world. Put on your cap and goggles and let's dive right in!

Colin and Thomas


    • May 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Chantique Carey-Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 57:48


    Today we get the chance to sit down with our very first swim coach, Chantique Carey-Payne. She has swum varsity for the University of Guelph where she had accumulated numerous amounts of achievements throughout her career. After retiring in 2014, she assisted coaching for the Guelph Griffons where she eventually got the head coach job in 2017. Hope you all enjoy it!

    Tera Van Beilen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 57:59


    In our 16th episode we get the pleasure to sit down and chat with former Olympian and current Speedo employee, Tera Van Beilen. This episode brings a lot of perspective to the business aspect of swimming. We get a little peek at what goes on behind the scenes, and things that go into the sport that many athletes don't recognize. Hope you all enjoy!

    Mothers Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 61:28


    Hey everyone! Today we're bringing you a very special MOTHERS DAY episode! We're super excited to show you the other side of our lives, and how they have impacted our success. With some funny stories and trips down memory lane, we hope you all enjoy it!

    Russell Burton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 59:57


    In this episode, we sit down with our good friend and training buddy Russell Burton. We get to take this Sunday morning to discuss the good times we've experienced over the past couple of years. With university just around the corner, we thought we'd like to talk about our many laughs. Hope you all enjoy!

    Brittany Maclean

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 73:17


    Today we get the pleasure to sit down with two-time Olympian and Olympic medalist Brittany Maclean! Brittany shares her insight into the ongoing struggles with Covid throughout the sport and shares her story and her amazing climb to success through many events that could have changed the course of her career. We were very fortunate to have this opportunity and we hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as we did!

    Justin Hyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 68:42


    In this episode, we get the pleasure to sit down with Strength and Conditioning coach Justin Hyland. Justin has had a wide variety of experiences in the field of Strength and Conditioning. We get to focus more on the swimming aspects, in and out of the water. We think this episode has a lot of insightful wisdom from Justin, and we encourage you to listen through to the end of the episode. Hope you all enjoy it!

    Katrina Bellio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 58:49


    In today's episode, we got the privilege to sit down with Canadian Junior National Team member, Katrina Bellio. We get to see her perspective on the new lockdown and how her training and life have been affected by it. We also discuss some relevant topics for the swimming community. We hope you guys enjoy it!

    Ian Friesen and Kieran Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 54:14


    In this episode, we sit down with two of our close friends Ian and Kieran. They both swim as well, and they have a fun and energetic attitude just like yours truly. Take a quick listen and hear about Ian and Kieran's perspective on COVID and take a little peek into their lives.

    Harry Potvin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 64:37


    Viewer Discretion: We do discuss some sensitive topics in this episode relating to mental health... We're back! In this episode, we get the chance to sit down with Guelph Gryphon Alumn, Harry Potvin. Harry opens up about his conflicts with mental health, and how his swimming and school affected him in a negative AND positive way. Take a listen to hear Harry's story and his advice for everyone out there.

    Dave Ling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 55:27


    This week we got to sit down with the Head Coach of the Newmarket Stingrays, Dave Ling. This was a super fun episode! We got to play some games which were new for us but definitely something we want to bring into our future episodes. We also got more into coaching and what goes on behind the scenes, and what are the ups and downs. Please enjoy!

    Montana Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 51:51


    Today we speak to a graduated Gee-Gee swimmer about varsity swimming life and how to balance swimming and school. We had a very fun time with this interview, so listen up future varsity swimmers as Montana gives some very good insight about how to manage time and athletics.

    Mike Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 56:43


    Today we get a little more in-depth look into the Para Swimming World with guest Mike Thompson. He is Canada's HP Para Coach in Montreal. Listen in to today's fun and exciting episode!

    Thomas and Colin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 48:10


    In this episode, we just have a conversation between us. Giving you a glimpse at us and our personalities. We may be a bit strange, however, we think this episode will give a comfortable feel and a more welcoming vibe.

    Laura McPhie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 62:26


    In our fourth episode, we speak to Right to Play employee, Laura McPhie. We get a little more serious about sports and common conflicts regarding race and gender equity. We believe this episode sheds a huge light on sports and swimming in a very interesting way. Hope you guys enjoy as we dive right in.

    Don Burton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 56:47


    In this episode, we speak to Ontario Swim Academy Head Coach, Don Burton. Dive in with us as we discuss the differences between Age Group, Varsity and High-Performance swimming, as well as a little look into Don's swim career and how the sport has changed since then. Stick around till the end of the episode for a little blooper. (Sorry Don

    Cole Pratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 47:51


    In our second episode, we talk to Team Canada member and youngest member on the International Swim League team Toronto Titans: Cole Pratt. Pratt has attended many high-level events such as the FINA World Championships and many "trials" events including the Pan Pac Trials and Olympic Trials. Have a listen as we discuss Worldwide swimming, how COVID has affected Cole and Mental Health in swimming. Let's dive right in.

    Kendra Papple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 36:39


    In our first episode, we talk to Kendra Papple. She is a well-renowned swim coach and very respected within the swimming community. Dive right in with us, as we explore age group swimming and coaching, as well as reflecting on 2020, and looking into the future of 2021.

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