Night Swim Podcast

Dax and Elvis break down the REAL way to unlock a killer dolphin kick – forget the outdated "wiggle from the hips" advice!In this technique deep-dive from Night Swim:

Why teaching from the knees (tuck-extend "inchworm" style) works better for most swimmers than full-body undulation

The massive power in the up-kick (often 50-80% of propulsion – most people neglect it!)

Posterior chain secrets: hamstrings, glutes, and how to use them like pros (Phelps-level undulation)

Common mistakes that kill speed (too much knee bend, draggy full-body wave)

Killer drills: Up-kick-only 25s, fish/whale drill, minnow progressions to feel the full wave

Whether you're working pullouts, underwater dolphin kicks, or butterfly, this will level up your "fifth stroke."

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Dax and Elvis break down why partying (or at least a real mental release) might be missing from modern swimming — and why it could actually HELP prevent burnout.From legendary UT swim parties to Gen Z drinking less, they discuss:How constant "swim talk" creates stress (Regan Smith example)The old-school fun that built bonds, stories & legendsWhy Gen Z athletes party less — is it seriousness or culture shift?Sober partying still counts — you just need the escape!Swimmers vs. baseball team rivalries & why non-revenue sports ruled the social sceneIs the grind killing the joy? Or is the sport better without the wild nights?🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Celebration over World Aquatics removing the mixed 400 medley relay from Worlds (aligning with Olympics), criticism of mixed relays as "pandering" or "award inflation," preference for short 4x50 free/medley relays instead, and past rants on the topic.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Discussion of growing acceptance (or perceived hypocrisy) toward the Enhanced Games after American swimmers like Cody Miller, Hunter Armstrong, and Megan Romano joined; double standards in doping reactions, American privilege in swimming, and the hosts' early support.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Debate on whether raw athleticism (explosiveness, multi-sport background) or technical swimming "feel" makes a better recruit/building block; personal stories from both hosts, racial/physiological differences (e.g., sinking legs, posterior chain), and coaching preferences.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Predictions for the upcoming NCAA Championships (Texas favored to repeat), analysis of the new auto-qualification system (34 extra qualifiers, top schools like Texas losing spots), roster limits, depth vs. one-offs, and thoughts on whether more access inspires future improvement.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Deep dive into sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) supplementation as a buffering agent against lactic acid, its risks (GI distress), small potential gains (1-2%), comparison to past fads like beet juice and creatine, and whether the reward outweighs the "volcano" side effects.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Ryan Lochte's ex-wife goes on a podcast calling his new girlfriend his "mistress" and alleging years of DM cheating. Then the current girlfriend drops text receipts. We react to the messy public divorce fallout and why the kids are the real losers here.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

The CSCAA personally corrected us on the new NCAA automatic qualifier rule (must hit the B-cut in finals when you win the event). We discuss whether this actually creates "Cinderella stories" or just adds cannon fodder—and why our prelim auto-qualifier idea is still better.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Simone Manuel drops 54.0, Michael Andrew goes 23.1 fly, but USA Swimming's streaming app completely imploded. We discuss the fast swims we actually saw, the Peacock / Rowdy Gaines disaster, and why USA Swimming keeps fumbling huge opportunities.

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming