Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast

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27 Mar 2026 · 43 min

Making Waves: The Intersection of Strength Training and Swimming with Dan Daly

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the fusion of brawn and buoyancy as we chat with Dan Daly, an accomplished Masters open water swimmer and a connoisseur of strength and swim technique. Together, we navigate the urban challenge of securing pool space amidst New York's concrete jungle and contrast it with the swimming haven of Budapest. The conversation takes a personal dip into Dan's recent aquatic achievements, including a 4,000-meter swim and the creation of a Masters team during these unprecedent...

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   27 Mar 2026 · 49 min

   Making Waves: Kristen Gary on Mastering Swimming and Inspiring Champions at Any Age

   Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what drives a person to return to the demanding discipline of competitive swimming after a long hiatus? Join us as we welcome the incredible Kristen Gary, multiple Masters World Champion and passionate advocate for the sport, on Torpedo Swim Talk. Together, we traverse her swimming narrative, from the early splashes in summer swim leagues to the rigorous training regimen that led to her accolades. Kristen's commitment to the New York Athletic Club and h...

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   S6 · E171 · 20 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Amanda Lim - Discover the reasons she is swimming faster at 32

   Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest version of you hasn’t happened yet? Singapore sprint star Amanda Lim joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unpack how she’s swimming quicker at 32 by flipping the script on volume, rebuilding strength and putting ruthless focus on quality. We dive into the power-first sprint model she’s crafting with coach Bobby Hurley - lift heavy, protect the nervous system and convert gym gains through targeted pool work. Amanda walks us through the mechanics of true...

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   S6 · E170 · 13 Jan 2026 · 54 min

   Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Swimming Australia's Open Water Head Coach - Fernando Possenti

   Send us Fan Mail What if every pool program could also be an open water program? We sit down with Fernando Possenti, Swimming Australia’s new Open Water Head Coach, to talk about his blueprint for building race‑smart swimmers—starting with juniors, scaling to elites, and aiming at LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Fernando explains how to keep most training in the pool for control and consistency, then layer in the skills that decide races: sighting, buoy turns, feeding and clean positioning under p...

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   S3 · E169 · 16 Dec 2025 · 51 min

   Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with World Champion Masters Swimmer Chantal Naassana

   Send us Fan Mail Not all champions are built in perfect conditions — and Chantal Naassana is a powerful case in point. A three-time Masters World Champion and national champion for both Egypt and the United States, Chantal shares how she returned to elite racing after moving from Cairo to the US, navigating Minnesota winters, a full-time career and a training life largely built on her own terms. Guided by online coaches and anchored by consistency, she’s crafted a high-performance approach th...

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   S3 · E168 · 10 Dec 2025 · 44 min

   Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Sharon Crisafi - From Wollongong To World Champion: Training, Tactics, And Tough Conditions

   Send us Fan Mail What does it take to win an open water race when the water itself feels like a warm bath? On this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we sit down with Australian Masters standout Sharon Crisafi to unpack the 3km World Masters title she earned in Singapore - where heat, humidity and chop turned the race into a physiological and tactical puzzle. Sharon breaks down how she and her coach built a plan around the environment: hunting down warm indoor pools during winter, adding a wetsu...

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   S3 · E167 · 2 Dec 2025 · 44 min

   Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - From Masters Meet To World Stage And Reinvention In Her 30s

   Send us Fan Mail What if your fastest swim is still ahead of you? Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast sits down with New Zealand sprinter Laura Quilter, who left the sport for eight years and returned in her 30s to lay down lifetime bests—including a 25.08 in the 50 free at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her story blends curiosity, self-coaching, and a focus less is more, challenging the old belief that more metres always equals more speed. Laura breaks down how she rebuilt her sprint p...

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