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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 26 episodes available.
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
July 03, 2025Episode 24: Island Games preview with Kara HanlonHost 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....more42minPlay
June 19, 2025Episode 23: Drowning Prevention WeekHost 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...more41minPlay
June 12, 2025Episode 22: Open Water Swimming in ScotlandHost 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...more40minPlay
June 05, 2025Episode 21: Water Polo Scottish Cup Finals PreviewHost Charlie catches up with Water Polo experts Ali Campbell and Fraser MacNair to preview the upcoming Scottish Cup Final day in Dundee....more32minPlay
May 08, 2025Episode 20: Political Engagement, Save Our Pools and the Power of the NetworkHost 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....more34minPlay
April 10, 2025Episode 19: Aquatics GB Championships Preview with Ben Higson and Mat TroddenHost 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!...more25minPlay
April 03, 2025Episode 18: Coach wellbeing at competitions with Laurel Bailey and Anthony RyanHost 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...more44minPlay
March 20, 2025Episode 17: Sport Aberdeen - Scotland's Learn to Swim Provider of the Year for 2024/25Host 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....more20minPlay
FAQs about The Aqua Pod:How many episodes does The Aqua Pod have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.