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   12 Oct 2026 · 34 minNew

   E65 - Marcus Bristol - new Beach Series event owner.

   Send us Fan Mail Our guest is Marcus Bristol, the new owner of the Beach Series, which takes place at Takapuna Beach over the summer. For those who know the Beach Series, you’ll know it’s about much more than just swimming. It’s about getting people outdoors, bringing communities together, and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved. Marcus has a background in events and community services, so he’s no stranger to bringing people together and making things happen. We’ll ch...

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   2 Sep 2026 · 17 min

   E64- Troy Rangi - one Special openwater swimmer.

   Send us Fan Mail This week on SwimScape - The Podcast, we sit down with Auckland open water swimmer Troy Rangi, who shares his inspiring journey as a swimmer with special needs and how he discovered a passion for the open water. From his first experiences in the water to becoming a regular competitor on New Zealand's open water swimming scene, Troy talks openly about what draws him back to the ocean, the challenges he has overcome, and the personal rewards that swimming brings. Troy has been ...

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   19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   E63 - Andrew MacKay - from athlete to coach - Boosted!

   Send us Fan Mail For this episode of the SwimScape Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Mackay, founder and Head Coach of Auckland-based Boost Coaching. Andrew’s own journey in endurance sport started in the swimming pool. A competitive swimmer at national level as a youngster, he eventually made the transition into triathlon — going on to race professionally between 2006 and 2009 and ultimately lining up in the professional field at the 2009 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. But perhaps the ...

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   E62 · 12 Aug 2026 · 34 min

   E 62 - Jemimah Mcilroy - The Ice Princess

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the SwimScape Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind New Zealand’s most inspiring open water swimmers, adventurers, and endurance athletes. Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies what this podcast is all about -grit, curiosity, humility, and an incredible love of the water. Jemimah Mcilroy is a Dunedin-based marathon swimmer and university student who has already achieved more than most swimmers do in a lifetime. She’s completed an extrao...

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   E60 · 21 Jul 2026 · 52 min

   E60 - Glyn Eason - The Taniwha, Cook Strait and training for the English Channel.

   Send us Fan Mail Today on SwimScape we are heading to Rotorua to meet a swimmer whose journey is a perfect reminder that sometimes the biggest adventures start by reconnecting with something you loved as a kid. Glyn Eason grew up with swimming in his blood. As a young swimmer, he competed seriously and developed the discipline, resilience, and love for the water that only comes from years spent chasing the black line. But like many swimmers, life moved on… until the ocean called him bac...

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   E59 · 6 Jul 2026 · 44 min

   E59 - Scott Rice - Swimmer, Event Director, Beer and Manu Maker.

   Send us Fan Mail Scott Rice is a former New Zealand representative swimmer who represented New Zealand at the 1995 World University Games and the 1999 Pan Pacific Championships, before going on to found the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, Ocean Swim Fiji, and the Manu World Champs. But Scott is much more than an event organiser. He's a familiar voice on the microphone as one of New Zealand's leading swimming commentators, a passionate advocate for the sport, a proud dad, and someone who ...

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   E58 · 28 Jun 2026 · 56 min

   E58 - Charlotte Brynn - Conquering failure.

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the SwimScape Podcast — where we dive into the stories of open water swimmers pushing the boundaries of endurance, mindset, and adventure. In this episode, we’re joined by Kiwi-born, Canada-based ultra swimmer Charlotte Brynn — a woman whose journey through cold water and long distances is defined by persistence, humility, and an ever-present smile. She’s failed, she’s learned, she’s returned stronger — and through it all, she never stops smiling. Charl...

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   E57 · 10 Jun 2026 · 53 min

   E57 - Nic Russell - Kenzie's Gift

   Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is an extraordinary woman whose story is one of resilience, purpose, and finding strength through the ocean swimming and the swim community. Kenzie's Gift was founded by Nic following the loss of her three-year-old daughter, Kenzie. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, Nic has dedicated herself to supporting families facing childhood trauma and serious illness through the charity’s incredible work. Along the way, Nic has faced her own significant health c...

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   E56 · 29 Dec 2025 · 56 min

   E56 - Kylie Frost - Twisted Sisters.

   Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is someone who perfectly represents what’s possible when you back yourself and just start. Kylie Frost is the driving force behind the Twisted Sisters Club here in Auckland offering coaching for swimming, biking and running. What makes Kylie’s story so relatable — and so inspiring — is that she didn’t come from a lifelong elite sporting background. She started later than most, finding her way into triathlon during Covid, like so many people who reassessed life, ...