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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 - Scottish Swimming Podcast:How many episodes does The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
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
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
FAQs about The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast:How many episodes does The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.