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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, fr... more
FAQs about The Aqua Pod:How many episodes does The Aqua Pod have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.
December 19, 2025Episode 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. ...more36minPlay
December 04, 2025Episode 33: EU Nations Tournament ReviewOn 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....more33minPlay
November 21, 2025Episode 32: Learn to Swim Ambassadors Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw and Alan LynnCharlie 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 ...more18minPlay
November 07, 2025Episode 31: 10 Years of Learn to SwimIn 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....more31minPlay
October 23, 2025Episode 30: Rory Dickson - from SNAGS silver to European silverCharlie 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...more33minPlay
October 10, 2025Episode 29: Outdoor SwimmingHost 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...more42minPlay
September 25, 2025Episode 28: Awards Evening Special!Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!...more39minPlay
September 11, 2025Episode 27: Developing Diving in ScotlandOn 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...more28minPlay
August 14, 2025Episode 26: Our Sports - Aquatics Sports Development UpdateCharlie 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!...more44minPlay
July 17, 2025Episode 25: Summer 2025 competitive update with National Coach Ian WrightCharlie catches up with Scottish Swimming National Coach Ian Wright to discuss:Scottish success in Europe this past monthThe two recent Scottish National competitionsThe upcoming World ChampionshipsIan Wright also takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!...more45minPlay
FAQs about The Aqua Pod:How many episodes does The Aqua Pod have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.