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The Aqua Pod
Scottish Swimming
34 episodes
1 week ago
Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!
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Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!
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Episodes (20/34)
The Aqua Pod
Episode 34: Short Course and 2025 Review!

In the last episode of 2025 Charlie and Scottish National Swimming Coach Ian Wright review the Short Course Season, look back at their 2025 highlights and chat through the preparation so far from Glasgow 2026.

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2 weeks ago
35 minutes 43 seconds

The Aqua Pod
Episode 33: EU Nations Tournament Review

On this episode of The Aqua Pod, Charlie speaks to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke - both coaches involved in the National water Polo Squads in Scotland.


The group review Scottish success at the recent EU Nations tournament, looking at players who most impressed, the challenges faced by teams, and what is to come next.

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1 month ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

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Episode 32: Learn to Swim Ambassadors Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw and Alan Lynn

Charlie hosts the second of two panel discussions from the Learn to Swim 10 year anniversary celebration.

He chats to Olympic champion Duncan Scott, Paralympic medallist Toni Shaw and one of the founders of the framework, Alan Lynn

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1 month ago
17 minutes 28 seconds

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Episode 31: 10 Years of Learn to Swim

In this special episode of The Aqua Pod, host Charlie chairs a panel discussion with three Scottish Swimming CEOs from over the 10 Years of the National Learn to Swim Framework.

Forbes Dunlop, Euan Lowe and John Lunn discuss the early days of Learn to Swim, the importance of partnering with Scottish Water and what the future holds for the framework.

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2 months ago
30 minutes 6 seconds

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Episode 30: Rory Dickson - from SNAGS silver to European silver

Charlie catches up with University of Stirling Breaststroker Rory Dickson on the latest episode of The Aqua Pod.

The pair discuss managing the challenge of joining a big programme like Stirling, the story of his European Under-23 medal in the summer and his memories of watching Scotland's breaststroke stars battling it out in Tollcross at Glasgow 2014

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2 months ago
32 minutes 53 seconds

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Episode 29: Outdoor Swimming

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair MBE and Dr Corrie Smith to discuss Outdoor Swimming in Scotland.


The trio chat about the health and social benefits of swimming outdoors, some top tips on how to stay warm, and safety considerations when you take to the water

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2 months ago
42 minutes

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Episode 28: Awards Evening Special!

Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!

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3 months ago
38 minutes 42 seconds

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Episode 27: Developing Diving in Scotland

On this episode host Charlie speak to Adam Smallwood, the new Lead Coach of the Edinburgh Aquatics GB Diving Performance Centre.


The pair discuss Adam's vast experience in the sport, including coaching at the Olympics, as well as his motivations for taking up the new role in Edinburgh, and what the future holds for Diving in Scotland

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3 months ago
27 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode 26: Our Sports - Aquatics Sports Development Update

Charlie speaks to Scottish Swimming's National Aquatic Sports Development Manager Victoria Park about Artistic Swimming, Diving, Masters Swimming, Open Water and Water Polo.


The pair chat about the five sports, their development over the past few years, and Victoria takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

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4 months ago
43 minutes 57 seconds

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Episode 25: Summer 2025 competitive update with National Coach Ian Wright

Charlie catches up with Scottish Swimming National Coach Ian Wright to discuss:


  • Scottish success in Europe this past month
  • The two recent Scottish National competitions
  • The upcoming World Championships


Ian Wright also takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

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5 months ago
44 minutes 31 seconds

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Episode 24: Island Games preview with Kara Hanlon

Host Charlie catches up with Commonwealth and European finalist Kara Hanlon about the upcoming Island Games in Orkney, her international career to date, and resilience in the sport of swimming. Charlie also speaks to Inga Burton (Orkney) and Petur Petursson (Shetland) about Orkney 2025, and what the Island Games means to island communities in Scotland.

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6 months ago
41 minutes 1 second

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Episode 23: Drowning Prevention Week

Host Charlie and co-host Erin are joined by Kirsty Doig from the Darcey Sunshine Foundation for a special podcast on Drowning Prevention Week. The trio discuss Kirsty's journey into Drowning Prevention, the creation of the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and Water Safety in general


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6 months ago
40 minutes 43 seconds

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Episode 22: Open Water Swimming in Scotland

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair, member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame to discuss Open Water Swimming in Scotland and the upcoming National Open Water Championships. Charlie also chats to Pathway Coach Kerry Wood around recent Open Water performances on the International Stage

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6 months ago
39 minutes 55 seconds

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Episode 21: Water Polo Scottish Cup Finals Preview

Host Charlie catches up with Water Polo experts Ali Campbell and Fraser MacNair to preview the upcoming Scottish Cup Final day in Dundee.

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7 months ago
31 minutes 41 seconds

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Episode 20: Political Engagement, Save Our Pools and the Power of the Network

Host Charlie chats to Scottish Swimming's Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Helen Frost, as well as Aquatics Partnership Manager Gordon Hunter. The trio discuss the recent political engagement with the Save Our Pools and Support School Swimming Campaigns, the new Facilities Strategic Review and the recent National Learn to Swim Framework Day.

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8 months ago
33 minutes 35 seconds

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Episode 19: Aquatics GB Championships Preview with Ben Higson and Mat Trodden

Host Charlie speaks with High Performance Coaches Ben Higson (University of Stirling) and Mat Trodden (University of Edinburgh), looking over the swimming season so far and previewing the upcoming Aquatics GB Championships!

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9 months ago
24 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode 18: Coach wellbeing at competitions with Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan

Host Charlie, and this week's co-host Kerry Wood, sit down with swimming coaches Laurel Bailey and Anthony Ryan to discuss: coach wellbeing at competitions, top tips for new coaches on how to manage long competitions, and their thoughts heading into SNAGS

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9 months ago
43 minutes 8 seconds

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Episode 17: Sport Aberdeen - Scotland's Learn to Swim Provider of the Year for 2024/25

Host Charlie sits down with Sport Aberdeen Coached Programme Manager Dianne Breen, and Swimming Teacher Christian Nuade to discuss becoming Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

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9 months ago
19 minutes 13 seconds

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Episode 16: John Lunn - Meet Scottish Swimming's New CEO

Host Charlie sits down with Scottish Swimming's New CEO John Lunn in this episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss John's route into the sport of swimming, the lessons learnt in a long career in sport, and some of his ambitions at Scottish Swimming.

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10 months ago
29 minutes 42 seconds

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Episode 15: Masters Swimming in Scotland

Host Charlie Harris catches up with Janet McLean and Eddie Riach from the Scottish Masters community.


The trio discuss Janet and Eddie's international success at European and World Championships, the positive environments are Masters Swimming, and the upcoming Scottish National Long Course Masters Championships.

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10 months ago
30 minutes 50 seconds

The Aqua Pod
Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!