Podcasts about Randwick

Many young people born into racing families develop an affinity with horses from a very early age. Not the case with Craig Widdison. Despite the fact that his father Col had ridden and trained successfully, young Craig didn't want to know about the sleek thoroughbreds that had dominated his early years. His original goal was to become a physical education teacher. He later became involved in roller hockey and immediately showed potential. He had enough ability to play for Australia in the junior ranks, and looked a certainty to represent his country as a senior until fate intervened. A nagging knee problem brought an end to his hockey dreams, and that's when the racing bug finally took hold. Craig takes us through his twenty five years in racing. He  talks about the highs, and one devastating low for which he blames nobody but himself. The Wodonga trainer begins by talking about a trip to Randwick on Melbourne Cup day when The Prodigal Son ‘s chances were thwarted by a H8 track.  Craig revisits a win by the same horse on Melbourne Cup day last year.  The trainer talks about his Wodonga base and easy access to southern NSW meetings. Craig talks about father Col's days as a jockey and trainer, and subsequent involvement in the horse transport business. He admits to having zero interest in racehorses early days, and looks back on his ambition to become a PE teacher. Craig looks back on his fascination with roller hockey and his selection for the Australian junior representative side.

It's always a pleasure to welcome a bush trainer to the podcast. Our guest this week is Stephen Lee who chips away diligently from his Ballina base season after season with consistent results.  He's currently ably assisted by son Jordan with whom he'll soon form an official partnership. Lee has posted 850 winners since his  solo career began in 1986, and has two NRRA training premierships on his CV.  Stephen rotates his horses between a dual barn complex on Ballina racecourse, and a nearby 60 acre property which gives him access to a pristine stretch of  beach. Whenever one of the team warrants an opportunity in a metropolitan environment, he heads to Eagle Farm or Doomben just two hours away. He rarely tackles the arduous road trip to Sydney although he did venture to Randwick on November 1st with smart sprinter The Astronomer. This podcast was recorded twenty four hours before The Astronomer raced. Stephen talks of the easy access to Brisbane tracks as opposed to the marathon trip to Sydney. He acknowledges son Jordan's entry into the NSW training ranks and says he's looking forward to their proposed partnership. Stephen talks about the luxury of being able to give horses a complete change of environment at his beachside property. He says the new routine works wonders with highly strung horses. He talks about the large paddock set aside for retired racehorses or horses who've fallen on hard times. His partner Amanda would have even more if space allowed. The trainer talks about his two NRRA premierships. In winning the first one he unseated long time incumbent John Shelton. Stephen looks back on his early education under the tutelage of his late father Bruce. He says Bruce was a capable racehorse trainer but was best known as an all rounder constantly called upon to sort out other people's troublesome horses. He talks of his father's early association with iconic trainer Maurice McCarten. The Ballina horseman pays tribute to his elderly Mum. Stephen says his early aspirations to become a jockey were quickly negated by increasing weight. He talks of a brief flirtation with the harness racing sport. Stephen has vivid recollections of his first training win on the defunct White ParK track at Scone. He talks of a brief training stint at Coffs Harbour and a subsequent move to Ballina, a move he hasn't regretted. Stephen pays tribute to daughter Maddison who was his valued trackwork rider for a number of years. Maddison put a lot of time into Anton En Avant, a prolific winner for the Lee stable. As a yearling Anton En Avant appeared unlikely to ever make it to the races.  He talks about the gelding's amazing race record which included a win in the Gr 3 Chairman's Hcp  at Doomben.  Stephen talks of former jockey Cassandra Schmidt who won a string of races on Anton En Avant. The trainer pays tribute to several handy horses who've flown the flag for the Ballina stable over the years - Zoukina, Lasting Kiss, Minassi, Felix Trinidad, Song Time, Bavosa, and Espiritu. Stephen tells us more about his current apprentice Siabh Wrigley who still has a number of trial rides to complete before gaining her licence to ride in races. The signs are promising. It's a laid back chat with a top country horseman.

Recorded Friday, October 31, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Randwick to be held on November 1

Recorded Saturday, November 1, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races from Flemington and Randwick on  November 1 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Flemington & Randwick including the $2M G1 VRC Derby, $1M G1 Empire Rose, $10M Golden Eagle & $3M Russell Balding Stakes It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80)

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The countdown to the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on. Day 1 of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is upon us, with Derby Day kicking off the four-day carnival at Fabulous Flemington.With three Group 1 races at HQ - the Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes, the boys sink their teeth in and look to find you a winner.Plus, the $10 million Golden Eagle is on at Randwick. Find out if the lads are siding with unbeaten mare Autumn Glow!Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

This week, it's the purists' day at Flemington, with group racing from start to finish capped by three massive Group 1s. In Sydney, the $10 million Golden Eagle will be run for the first time at Randwick, while the Everest horses reoppose in the Russell Balding Stakes.

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races from Moonee Valley and Randwick on  October 25 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Moonee Valley & Randwick including the G1 Cox Plate, and G1 Spring Champion Stakes It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80)

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, it's the last dance at Moonee Valley before the track's redevelopment, featuring the Moonee Valley Gold Cup on Friday night and the our weight-for-age championship, the Cox Plate, on Saturday. There's plenty of riches up for grabs at Randwick too, with the Group 1 Spring Champion, the Invitation and more.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Entain Victoria's Nick Quinn on Mornings with Ric & Chappy including, the Cox Plate, feature racing at Randwick coming up & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

Another Kiwi went on to conquer Everest - this time in Randwick. New Zealand-bred horse Ka Ying Rising made history after he bolted ahead with the A$20 million ($22.68m) slot race in Sydney. Fraser Auret was the horse breeder who bred and trained Ka Ying Rising - and he joined Piney to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded Saturday, October 18, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races from Caulfield and Randwick on  October 18 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

Recorded Friday, October 17, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Randwick to be held on October 18

Tyler Schiller has bounced back from serious injury to take on the Everest in 2025. The 27 year old spoke to Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand. 

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Randwick & Caulfield including the G1 The Everest, G1 Caulfield Cup, G1 Thousand Guineas, G3 Silver Eagle & G3 Norman Robinson. It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3)

The Week That Was. Connor is officially crowned the NRL Punt-Off Champion, and we've got plenty to unpack.We run through Horse Racing accountability, football best bets cashed, and we lock in our Football best bets & A-League plays for this weekend. EPL Matchday 8 preview & predictions. Bin List - People who walk around on their on tippy toes all the time, what's doing? Then it's all about The Everest — final preparations, a full runner-by-runner preview — before we wrap with the Caulfield Cup and our best bets at Randwick and Caulfield.Stay up to date on our socials @coastalsportspod (0:00) Catch Up (4:20) Connor Is Crowned The NRL Punt-off Champion (7:50) Horse Racing Accountability(11:10) Football Best Bets Cash(14:06) Football & A-League Best Bets (20:13) EPL Match Day 8 Preview (37:33) People Who Walk Around On Their Tippy Toes (38:49) Everest Preparations (42:05) Everest Preview Runner-By-Runner (1:05:00) Randwick Tips(1:12:01) Thousand Guineas (1:14:11) Caulfield Cup Preview (1:19:55) Caulfield Tips

This week, two of the biggest races on the calendar. It's Caulfield Cup day in Melbourne, while at Randwick the $20 million Everest takes centre stage.

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Recorded Saturday, October 4, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Recorded Friday, October 3, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Randwick to be held on October 4

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for the G1 Epsom Handicap, G1 Flight Stakes & G1Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick and more! Including feature races in Flemington. It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3)

This week, a huge day at Randwick, where undefeated mare Autumn Glow will be aiming to graduate to Group 1 glory in the Epsom. The Metrop and the Flight complete a triple Group 1 day, while the local Everest hopes have their final tune-up in the Premiere Stakes. At Flemington it's Via Sistina versus Aeliana versus Sir Delius in the Turnbull Stakes. This race produced the winners of all three Melbourne majors last spring and could do it again.

Send us a textAuthorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns.Still on a high from the mightly Lions going back to back, but talk about back-to-back-to-back-to-back Group 1s at Flemington and Randwick!? It's good stuff, if this doesn't get you excited, then don't bother waking up!On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week and a few you can put a line through. We have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about topics that racing ethusiasts care about.If you're having a bet this Spring, take it to the Neds level: www.neds.com.auJoin us on Instagram, Twitter & Tiktok.Thanks for listening

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Recorded Saturday, September 27, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Recorded Friday, September 26, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Randwick to be held on September 27

After four movies and a few spinoffs we're bidding adieu to Ed and Lorraine Warren and their adventures in The Conjuring series. We take a look at the way the now-classic first instalment has influenced the horror scene, and how the latest film The Conjuring: Last Rites wraps up their story.Also includes discussions of Hallow Road (2025), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and more.Dark Nights Film Fest Volume 2 takes place October 9-12, 2025 at The Ritz in Randwick. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Contact us at crystal@spookybitchgang.com and scott@spookybitchgang.com.

Recorded Friday, September 19, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Randwick to be held on September 20

Recorded Saturday, September 20, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races from Caulfield and Randwick on  September 20 www.pgpodcast.com Help Ralphy raise funding for MND at https://support.fightmnd.org.au/fundraisers/AgainfortheBirdman All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

Mouthwatering stuff this. Two Group 1s and a swag of Group 2s.Woodhead is joined by BJ & Lloydy to preview a stacked Saturday of racing, headlined by the Underwood Stakes.We've seen the last two Caulfield & Melbourne Cup winners line up in the Underwood - will this year throw up the same result?The Shorts helps paint The Everest picture at Randwick, with Private Harry, Briasa & Joliestar all lining up in the $1m sprint.The boys have got a couple of Best Bets, plus their Betfair Lay of The Day: bit.ly/TLU_Betfair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a massive Group 1 double-header at Caulfield with the Sir Rupert Clarke and the Underwood, a huge day at Randwick with Briasa and Private Harry resuming in The Shorts and Pink Ribbon Cup day on the Goldy.

Ron Dufficy's reputation as an astute judge of racehorses evolved very early in his apprenticeship to Bart Cummings. It wasn't long before Randwick trainers like Tommy Smith were chasing the young jockey to ride some high profile horses in trackwork. “Duff” rode Kingston Town on a few occasions, and partnered Red Anchor in many gallops. When a nagging shoulder injury forced him out of the saddle in 1988, Ron was left unsure about his future career direction. It was Ray Warren who encouraged him to do a regular Saturday morning spot on 2KY, and the rest is history. Ron kicked off by tipping the Doncaster winner Lygon Arms at 40/1, and has been a favourite with punters ever since.  The 63 year old took time out from his busy work schedule last week to join me on the podcast. He talks about a normal working week in the life of a racing form analyst. Ron looks back on the days when punters had nowhere near the amount of information they enjoy in the modern era. He summarises his radio commitments for the week and talks about the Sunday morning TV programme he co-hosts with good friends Greg Radley and Corey Brown. The former jockey pays tribute to his long time mentor Graham McNeice who passed away exactly twelve months ago. Ron looks at the newspaper facet of his media career. . He talks about his early education at James Cook High School at Kogarah. Despite some encouraging work in the class room, he decided to quit school at age fourteen. . Ron remembers his grandfather Ron and father Maurice who were both involved in off course betting, still rife in the 1960's. He was taking phone bets for his father from age seven. He looks back on his first taste of stable life with Canterbury trainer Dennis Maynard. Ron reminisces about the early days of his apprenticeship to Bart Cummings. He's never forgotten the thrill of his first winning ride at Nowra in 1979. Strangely enough memories of his first city win are slightly blurred. Ron remembers the disruption at Leilani Lodge when the Bart Cummings trained Lloyd Boy returned a positive swab after winning the Carlyon Cup in Melbourne. Cummings incurred a three months ban, and Mal Barnes was appointed as caretaker trainer. “Duff” talks about the transfer of his indentures to Barnes when Bart Cummings returned to training. He has nothing but praise for Barnes who was already a recognised tutor of apprentice jockeys. Ron remembers his best ever day as a professional jockey- a winning treble at Rosehill with two close seconds on the same programme. He remembers a Gr 1 ride in Perth on the Mal Barnes trained Tsar Royal. Ron looks back on a thrilling Black Opal win on the curiously named Beans for Mal Barnes and owner John Singleton. He and a fellow apprentice actually floated the filly to Canberra.  Overnight rain dimmed Ron's confidence in the filly's chances, and he advised “Singo” to reduce his bet. The advertising guru was delighted nevertheless, when Beans scored an easy win.  Ron looks back on the reputation he developed as an astute judge of trackwork and race form. The former jockey talks of a long association with Tommy Smith and pays tribute to two high profile horses he got to ride in trackwork. He remembers a stakes winner he rode for Smith in 1986. He was surprised when given the ride. Ron looks back on his stint as a jockey manager, and the shock decision by stewards to stand him down for what they perceived as a conflict of interest. Ron Dufficy is one of the great success stories in the Australian racing media. He shares that story with us on this week's podcast.

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Racing Victoria has always placed enormous importance on the education and welfare of the state's junior jockeys. No stone is left unturned in developing the talents of promising young riders, at the same time closely monitoring any potential mental health issues that may arise. The governing body chose carefully a few years ago in selecting Darren Gauci and Alf Matthews to head up their jockey coaching initiative. Alf brought the curtain down on his riding career as far back as 1999 and has spent the ensuing 26 years working in apprentice jockey tuition and mainstream racing media. Adelaide born Alf Matthews has crammed a heck of a lot into his 69 years, and his story makes for an absorbing podcast.  Great to have him on board this week.  Alf begins by talking about the high number of female apprentices coming through the system. He agrees the girls will comprise a high percentage of Australia's jockey ranks  in the years ahead.  He talks of the benefits of Racing Victoria's “mechanical horse” in schooling budding riders. Alf takes us through a day at  the races  with young riders in his group. He takes us back to his final race ride in 1998 when Craig Williams on Prime Address robbed him of victory in the Eclipse Stakes. Alf looks back on his very happy apprenticeship with optician turned horse trainer John Riggs at Morphettville. He's never forgotten his first day at the races in 1972. He thought he had only one ride but finished up with a couple. He met an English riding legend during the day. Jockeys who win their first race on a metropolitan track are few and far between. Alf was one of them. He looks back on an early association with Bart Cummings and the opportunity to ride a classy 3 year old for the maestro.  Alf still can't believe his luck in winning his first Gr 1 at home in the Adelaide Cup of 1975. He only had to wait a couple of months for his second Gr 1, this time down the historic Flemington straight six.  Alf says he was chuffed to win the Blue Diamond Stakes for legendary trainer Colin Hayes. He looks back on a transfer of his indentures to Randwick trainer “Skeeter” Bentley in 1976.  Not long after Alf arrived in Sydney Bart Cummings came looking for him to ride one of his runners in the time honoured Epsom Hcp. It was a roughly run Epsom, but Alf missed the trouble to land outsider La Neige a narrow winner.  He looks back on his association with classy mare Maybe Mahal in the 1977/1978 season. At his second ride on the bonny mare Alf got her home in the Craven A Stakes, his second win in that high profile Derby day sprint. He has fond memories of the mare. Alf looks back on a memorable Adelaide carnival in 1986 when he landed the winners of both the Oaks and SA Derby. He looks back on another Oaks win on the grey filly Pindi.  The former jockey was elated to win the famous Oakleigh Plate on Khaptingly for his great supporter David Hall. Alf says he  brought his Gr 1 tally to an even 10 on Minegold in the Australasian Oaks for old friend Leon Macdonald. He pays tribute to one of his favourites Blue Boss. He won seven races on the old warhorse including four at stakes level. Alf looks back on three overseas stints. He was all set to spend a season in Hong Kong but an Adelaide fall saw his contract cancelled. He pays tribute to one Adelaide rider who had a marked impact on his early career. Alf reviews his long association with Racing Victoria. The former outstanding jockey looks back on his 15 years with the Skychannel organisation and several other TV and radio experiences. Alf pays tribute to daughters April and Krystal and the three grandsons the girls have brought into the world. He acknowledges the undying support of wife Kellie. I can still see young Alf Matthews charging along the fence on La Neige to snatch victory in the last stride of the 1976 Epsom. It was one of an amazing tally of 1603 career winners. Those Victorian apprentices are indeed fortunate to have a former rider of such great talent as their official coach and adviser. Delighted to have Alf on this week's podcast edition.

Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis grew up in Sydney, famous for its coastline and beachside existence. But for reasons beyond her control, she didn't learn to swim until she took the plunge as an adult.Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis has achieved a lot in her young life.She is a social researcher at Western Sydney University, she has represented Australia at the United Nations, she advices groups like UNESCO and a couple of years ago she was awarded the NSW Premier's Youth Medal.But for her family, Angelica's greatest achievement is learning to swim as an adult.Australia has a sense of itself as a nation of swimmers, and presents this image to the world in its tourism campaigns, films and ownership of the pool at the Olympics.But in reality, a quarter of Australian adults are very weak swimmers or cannot swim at all, including Angelica, who grew up in Western Sydney, the eldest of nine siblings in a big, blended family.Instead of going to swimming lessons after school, Angelica spent a lot of her time helping to take care of her little sisters and brothers, one of whom lives with severe disabilities.It wasn't until she was in her mid-20s that Angelica had the time to learn how to swim, so she could finally understand the calming and cooling effects of the water.Angelica's podcast documenting her quest to learn to swim as an adult is called Sink or Swim and was produced by Impact Studios.You can stay up to date with what Angelica is up to at her website.This episode of Conversations explores swimming, royal surf life saving, drowning, learning to swim, beaches, Sydney, Bondi, Western Sydney, Blacktown, Randwick, pools, public pools, climate change, summer, hot summers, carers, family dynamics, divorce, Nigeria, first generation Australians.