Episodes

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Oct 19

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode we chat with former USA College Star and Team USA Member Maxime Rooney

Oct 3

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode we chat with USA Coaching legend and a man who has coach at Indianna, North Carolina, Nova Aquatics at Irvine, and as well with the Chinese National team working with athletes like Zhang Yufei, live from the 2025 ASCA World Clinic Mr Ron Turner. Ron shares with us his coaching philosophies from his long and very successful career. We talk about the amazing athletes his worked with including Shi Jinglin and Zhang Yufei from China, what he learned through his career and how to identify talent. Working in China, being creative with your programming and a whole lot more. Great chat with a top coach, don't miss it

Sep 25

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode Phil and i discuss our visit to LMU, Alpha Aquatics and Head Coach Scott Hubbard. As well we give our Top 5 Male USA Swimmers of all time. Santa Monica Pier, Bike Riding and a whole lot more

Sep 14

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode we chat with Arizona State Head Coach Herbie Behm live from the 2025 ASCA World Clinic. Herbie shares with us his coaching philosophies and how he structures his season. We talk about coaching legends Bob Bowman and Dave Salo, what he learned from working with Leon Marchand. The challenges of being a head coach, being creative with your programming and a whole lot more.

Sep 12

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode Phil and i discuss our visit to Irvine for the Fitter and Faster camps with College swim pro Maxime Rooney as the lead coach. As well we give our Top 5 Female USA Swimmers of all time. In and Out Burger, Tipping and a whole lot more The Off the Blocks USA Series is proudly brought to you by NSW SCTA Off The Blocks USA Series is proudly brought to you by the Harold Holt Swim Centre's historic "Take The Plunge Swim Classic" being held at Melbourne's Harold Holt Swim Centre on Sunday 30th November 2025

Jul 3

Off The Blocks is back for another week, and in this podcast we chat with an Olympic medallist who has gone onto to carve out a very successful coaching career so far with his team at St Andrews Swim Club, Ash Delaney. In this chat, Ash and I discuss his recent success at Trials getting Ben Hence and Isaac Cooper making the Australian teams for World Champs. We get into the great success the club had at National Age Champs this year in Brisbane with St Andrew's finishing in the top 10 for the first time, and getting 2 athletes on the Junior Aus team heading to Romania in August. We discuss his own swimming career, some great stories and how being an elite athlete himself has helped shape him as a coach. Favourite sets, non negotiables, working with Kirsten from SwimNastics, Kyle Chalmers and a whole lot more. Don't miss this great chat

Jun 26

Two of the very best in the business in Bobby Hurley and Meagen Nay sit down with me to go through all of the action from the 2025 Australian Swimming Trials for World Champs in Singapore starting July 27. In this podcast we look at the Aussie team selected including alot of the swimmers making their debuts over in Singapore. We talk about the amazing week Lani Pallister had in the pool and how she has the potential for even more improvements leading into LA. Sienna Toohey's amazing week, at 16 years of age making her first team and the phenomenal work her coach Wayne Gould has done behind the scenes in Albury. Kaylee McKeown's controversial DQ and reinstatement in the 50 Back Kyle Chalmers and Cam McEvoy continuing to impress Sam Short back on track, Katie Ledecky proving why she is the GOAT. And Summer McIntosh smashes 3 world records and puts the world on notice. All that and a whole lot more

May 15

In this NEW EPISODE of Off The Blocks we chat with Carlile Swim Club Head Age Group Coach Michaela Pattinson on the heels of their historic Australian Age point score victory in Brisbane. We discuss the work that has gone into the Carlile program since joining in 2021. Her views on developing junior athletes and some of the keys to their success at Nationals. Michaela gives us a great insight into her journey as a coach from Townsville, to Brisbane and then down to Sydney and all of the amazing mentors she has worked with along the way. We discuss the incredible success she has had placing Olivia Wunsch on the Australian Olympic team and the ride those two have been on to Paris 2024. We get into learning great lessons during the staging camp, as well as her experience in the stands at the Olympics. We talk about being a female coach on deck and what comes with that, especially following the announcement of her pregnancy and how she will be balancing coaching and being a mum in the future. All that and a whole lot more, don't miss a great opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches on deck in Australia.

May 1

Shannon and I look back at the last 2 weeks in Brisbane at Australian Age and Open Champs

Apr 16

We recap all the action from Brisbane, London and Sweden. Its been a fast week in the swimming world

Apr 10

This week on the podcast Shannon and I discuss the massive news in the swimming world at the moment with form 50m events being added to the LA 2028 Olympic program. Good or Bad? we discuss the pros and cons Also we talk about King Kyle Chalmers blistering swims over in Norway last week

Apr 3

It's nationals time again, and Shannon gives his tips as we are a week or so away from the years biggest meet in Brisbane.

Mar 27

This week on the podcast Shannon and I discuss last weekends 2025 NSW State Open Champs in Sydney. How Shannon's team went, as well as how the racing was across the weekend. With Brisbane 2032 Olympics plans rolled out this week we discuss the winners and potential losers in all of the funding and infrastructure coming. How swimming has a lot to be excited about. We do a blind draft of Olympic Sports, quote of the week, set of the week and of course the always popular song of the week.

Mar 20

This week Shannon and I sit down with Author, Coach Mentor and Inspiring guest speaker Wayne Goldsmith. Wayne is the founder of MoreGold Peak Performance Consulting and has been involved in the swimming industry now for 35 years learning from some of the legendary coaches of Australia. Shannon and Wayne discuss stories of Gennadi Touretski and Alex Popov, Bill Sweetenham, the art of coaching and the importance of progressing as a coach and moving with the times. We discuss the alarming stats that came out this week around School carnivals here in Australia at the moment with 50% of year 6 students not knowing how to swim, as well as coaching as a profession and do we have a problem attracting you aspiring coaches to our sport and industry. All that and a whole lot more, Wayne picks song of the week and you don't want to miss it.

Mar 13

Our swimming stats guru David Clark is back this week as we go through the top 10 Aussie swimmers of all time based of David's extensive data and statistics. From 10 down to 1 we go through some of the biggest names in Australian sporting history, as David gives us some great stories and facts about each of our Aussie legends. We see what AI thinks of our list, David gives us some stories from his time in Paris for last years Olympic Games, as well as song of the week and plenty more.

Mar 6

Back again for another week of the podcast and this week we are talking City vs Country Teams. Would it work as a concept? And we discuss the contribution country clubs and programs have made to the Australian team over many years. We read out a listeners email, and discuss the importance of knowing you've worked hard and can be proud of yourself. We talk cyclones, retired swimmers, song of the week and a whole lot more

Feb 27

They said we wouldn't make it, but we are here this week as The Shannon Rollason Podcast records it's 100th episode. To mark the special occasion we have enlisted the help of podcast favourite and one of Australia's best coaches Justin Rothwell to help us go through the Top 10 Greatest swimmers of ALL time as per an article that Shannon stumbled across recently. The list is up to November 2023, so excluding some of our current superstars. From 10 to 1, we go through the very best, and have some healthy discussions around how the list could look a little differently if we put ours together. Set of the week is back and of course song of the week. Great episode to bring up 100 Thanks to all of our listeners for sticking with us and making 100 episodes possible

Feb 20

This week on the podcast we go back 25 years to 2000 and compare the coaching, the athletes and so much more to the now in 2025. What has changed? What has stayed the same? We look at interesting trivia from the year 2000, as well as set of the week and your favourite, song of the week. All that and a whole lot more

Feb 13

This week on the podcast we are joined by special guest, Olympian from Sydney 2000 and CEO of NSW Swimming Kirsten Thomson. In this podcast we discuss Kirsten's amazing swimming career and her Olympic experience, as well as challenges she faced in the pool along the way. We discuss her transition out of the pool and her decision to become CEO of NSW Swimming. We talk about what she's proud of so far, what we can all do better, keeping coaches in the sport and a whole lot more. Kirsten also takes the wheel for Set of the week, Quote of the week and Song of the week, it's a great chat with an amazing leader in our sport. Don't miss it

Feb 6

This week on the podcast Shannon and I apologies to our loyal listeners for not getting all of our facts right on the topics we discuss, as we are inundated with correction messages from the previous weeks podcast. Shannon learns what Chat GPT and DM stands for, as well as his Beef of the week and no its not just with his cockatoos outside ruining his tree lol Set of the week is back, we read out one of our listeners DMs with an interesting story to go with it and Chat GPT gives us the top 5 toughest races to do on a swimming program. Song of the week and plenty of laughs

Jan 31

Shannon is back for another week and we are discussing Process v Outcome mindset and how important it is for our athletes to stop chasing PBs. We discuss Australian Open Water results from Busselton and give flowers to the clubs and athletes that performed well in WA last week. Thanks to the help of one of our loyal listeners we finish our 10 Australia coaches currently on deck in Australia who have Olympic games experience. Set of the week returns, song of the week as always and so much more

Jan 5

On 15/04/2022 We were fortunate enough to sit down with 4 time Australian coach of the year, and one of the best in the business Stephan Widmer, this is part 2 of our chat. In this part two podcast Stephan talks to us about some of the amazing swimmers he has had the pleasure of working with like Libby Trickett, Christian Sprenger, Melanie Schlanger and Jess Schipper among many others. We also get into his time with Swimming Queensland and helping mentor coaches, as well as many other great pieces of advice from one of the sharpest minds in the swimming business. Don't miss our awesome part two chat with Stephan Widmer

Jan 2

On 15/04/2022 we had chat with 4 time Australian coach of the year, and one of the best in the business Stephan Widmer. In this part one podcast Stephan talks to us about last years Tokyo 2020 Olympic games and how he saw the swimming in the pool, as well as Joseph Schoolings performance following his Gold medal in 2016. We go through his early days in Switzerland as a swimmer and then transitioning into a coach and how his thirst for knowledge and competitive nature lead him to Australia in 1997, and the rest they say is history. We discuss his early days learning from Scott Volkers and other legendary Australian coaches upon his arrival. We talk coaching philosophies as well his thoughts on Australian swimming when he arrived, and his thoughts on it today in 2022. Stephan also gives us a great insight into his thoughts on training speed in Freestyle, his training sets and programs as well as what he looks for technically. Don't miss part one of my chat with one of the sharpest coaching minds in the world of swimming and a man with so much knowledge and experience that we don't hear enough from these days.

Dec 30, 2024

On 17/08/2020 we had a chat with one of the greatest swimming coaches of all time, a man who has mentored over 68 Olympians during his career so far, the one and only coach Gregg Troy. While we take a break through the holidays, we thought it was a great time to look back and listen to one of the great coaching minds we have had the fortune of having on the podcast. Even if you heard it the first time i guarantee you will learn something again today. In this podcast we discuss Gregg's keys to being ready for next years Olympics, his early days in coaching and lesson's he learnt, his work with Ryan Lochte, Elizabeth Beisel and Caeleb Dressell, as well as many discussions around programming and mentoring athletes to be the best they can be. So many words of wisdom in one podcast you will want to have your pen and paper ready.

Dec 27, 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners, and while Shannon and I are spending some time with family, we thought it was a good time to revisit our episode on Sprint Freestyle from our early days. Shannon takes us through his thoughts on developing Sprint Freestylers within your program, and transitioning their talent and potential through to open level, as he did with Jodie Henry and Alice Mills in the early 2000s

Dec 19, 2024

Shannon is back after a BIG week at NSW State Age Champs and there is plenty to talk about including the 30 World Records we saw tumble at Short Course World Champs. We get into Jordan Crooks 19.90 and re watch the incredible swim, as well as discuss Gretchen Walsh and her amazing 9 World Records. We go through the Aussies performances as well and who Shannon thought stood out from the Green and Gold. We talk State Champs as well, and the importance of the point score. Christmas sets, song of the week, stolen bikes and a whole lot more

Dec 11, 2024

With NSW Sate Age Champs on this week, Shannon is busy supporting his athletes on pool deck so we thought it would be a great chance to go back in time and revisit his one on one chat with newly appointed Head Coach of Aquatics GB Steven Tigg. In this chat you will get many take always from both Steven and Shannon as they discuss their successes as coaches and the learning opportunities that lead them to their success. With so much knowledge in one podcast we had to put it back out again 2 years later for fresh ears to enjoy. See you all next week

Dec 5, 2024

Shannon is back fresh from Japan with plenty to chat about including the Blues success in Tokyo, NSW State Age coming up and plenty more

Nov 28, 2024

With Shannon away for another week in Japan with the NSW Team it's time for another special guest host and this week it is non other than St Peters Western Age Group Head Coach Cam Gledhill. In this podcast Cam and I give our flowers to the retiring Aussie swimming legend Emma McKeon, and talk about what Female Aussie sprinting looks like over the next 4 years leading into LA 2028. Cam gives us some insights into what he has learned working up at St Peters Western with the best in the business Dean Boxall, but also the amazing coaching team they have around them. We talk transitioning from Age group swimming to Opens, and the successful way it was achieved with Jaclyn Barclay making her first Olympic team for Paris. No medal presentations at NSW State Age Champs? Set of the week, Quote of the week and of course song of the week are all hear again this week with Cam's twist and story for each. Another great episode from a coach who is one of the sharpest minds on pool deck, dont miss it

Nov 21, 2024

With Shannon off to Japan with the NSW team, this week we have a special guest host helping fill his chair and it's none other than one of NSW and Australia's best coaches, and Manly Head Coach Justin Rothwell. In this podcast we discuss his success at Manly Swim Club, as well as his own history with Shannon and working with him over the years. We discuss successful team culture and Justin gives us his thoughts on the fundamental of how to build them within your club and team. Set of the week, Quote of the week and of course song of the week are all back again with a Justin Rothwell twist to them, so don't miss this great episode with one of the best on deck

Nov 14, 2024

This week on the Podcast we discuss more coaching movement with Peter Bishop heading over to the Netherlands, as well as the who is the new coach of Belgium swimming. We discuss standards within your team, on the back of the NRLs West Tigers handing breach notices to 5 players who have not been complying to the standards set and agreed upon. Shannon gives us his take and why it's best to move people on if they don't uphold your team standard and culture. Song of the week, Set of the week and a new Quote of the week. All that and more, don't miss it

Nov 7, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast Episode 87 - Quotes For The Whiteboard

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 24, 2024

This week on the podcast, Shannon and I discuss the big news that NSW Swimming is sending a team over to race in Japan for the first time in 5 years. Here Shannon's thoughts, and how this all came about. We also discuss the World Cups and the first stop in Shanghai, how much did the swimmers make and what was the competition like in the pool. Shannon's set of the week is back, and it's not what you may think Song of the week and a whole lot more

Oct 16, 2024

Welcome back to the Shannon Rollason Podcast for another week. This week with prize money in swimming going up and the upcoming World Cups having up to 1 Million USD up for grabs, should elite Aussie swimmers be paying for their own support staff, much the same as Golfers or Tennis players have to? It's a great topic of conversation and one that I'm sure will have divided opinions. Shannon also takes us through his Sprint Set of the week, and discusses the reasons behind it and how it can be progressed as the season moves forward. We talk about the news that Zac Stubblety Cook will be moving down to train with Mel Marshal in the new year, and why this is a good move for Zac at this stage of his career. All that and a whole lot more, of course song of the week as well. Don't Miss it

Oct 10, 2024

Back from holidays and ready to go, Shannon and i get stuck into 2024 Australian Short Course Champs. How did his team go?, what did he learn from the week? And of course we discuss Kaylee's amazing World Record in the Women's 100m Backstroke. We discuss the influx of international coaches to Australia in the lead up to 2032, and what's positive about it and what are some of the potential negative impacts that come with it as well. We talk about Shannon's holiday, song of the week and a whole lot more

Oct 3, 2024

This week while Shannon is enjoying is well earned week off tasting wine in Adelaide after another successful Australia Short Course Champs, we look back and revisit a great chat Shannon and I had back in 2022 with International Swimming Hall Of Famer and one of USA best ever coaches David Marsh. Shannon and David discuss his recent success with the Men's Cal Bears team at the NCAA's, as well as their take on what makes USA swimming the powerhouse that it is. David gives us his favourite swimmers of all time to watch as a fan of the sport, as well as his top tips when it comes to Sprint Freestyle, Breaststroke and Tapers. David speaks to us about what continues to drive him as a coach and mentor as someone who has coached over 50 Olympians during his hall of fame career. We also discuss emotional control as a coach and how important it is during a big week of racing at big meets. Shannon and David continue to talk on a range of topics, and it's a must for all coaches and fans of our sport as these two legendary coaches bring the knowledge and experience. DONT MISS THIS ONE

Sep 20, 2024

This week on the Shannon Rollason Podcast, Shannon and I gear up for Australian Short Course Champs next week in Adelaide. We talk about the change in QT for making the World Champs team, as well as what we can expect from the week not long removed from Paris 2024. We talk about Glasgow hosting the 2026 Comm Games, how exciting it is to see the games continue, as well as The Shannon Rollason Podcast heading over to Scotland to cover the big event. Bob Bowman named sports illustrated 50 most influential people in sports, Swim Australia Awards night and of course song of the week. It's all here this week, don't miss it

Sep 16, 2024

This week on the podcast we sit down with the newly crowned Swimming Australia Olympic Program Swimmer and 9 time Olympic medallist Kaylee McKeown. Kaylee talks to us about her amazing Paris 2024 experience and how she went back to back in the Women's 100 and 200m Backstroke events. We discuss what it took both Mentally and Physically going from the 200m Backstroke final into the 200m IM semi final, and what Kaylee learned from this experience. We talk about her coach Michael Bohl and what makes him one of the best to ever do it. Some of her favourite sets getting ready for Paris, and of course what is next for her and the program with Bohly's departure at the end of this year. All this and so much more, don't miss this great chat with an Aussie Superstar

Sep 9, 2024

This week we have the absolute honour of sitting down with one of the best to ever do it Mr Bob Bowman. Shannon and Bob talk all about Paris 2024, Leon Marchands amazing Olympic games as well as Bobs other athletes who performed well over the week as well. We talk about college swimming, and Bob's transition to Texas as well as what Bob is still learning about at this stage in his legendary coaching career. Bob gives us some of his best underwater and kick sets, and gives us some of his tips to help your program and coaching. I could keep writing more, but to be honest all you need to do is click play and listen to these two legendary coaches talk about swimming at the highest level. Enjoy

Sep 5, 2024

This week Shannon and I sit down with Australian Dolphins Head Coach Rohan Taylor to discuss all things Paris 2024, including the teams success, and what he learned from the experience that he'd like to take forward looking ahead. We discuss LA 2024, and Rohan gives his advice to coaches around what to look for if you have aspirations of getting swimmers on the team. Whether its in your programming, or event selection, or even around preparing your athletes to be at their best at all times. We talk about the "silly season" and how it's important to get all coaches and athletes in their programs and roles before we starting planning too far into the future, and we talk about the success the Aussie Paralympic team is having at the moment and what we can learn from then heading into Paris with a different preparation strategy. All that and a whole lot more

Sep 1, 2024

Former World Record Holder and Expert Commentator Bobby Hurley and I sit down with Olympic Gold Medal winning Australian coach Tim Lane. Tim talks to us about his work with Cam McEvoy and that 50m Freestyle Gold medal winning performance from Paris, how they got there and of course what the experience was like for him as a coach over at the games. We also talk to Tim about how he transitions his coaching philosophy around training and sprinting for Age group swimmers and what that program looks like week to week, following his success at Junior Pan Pacs with Josh Conias. We are very lucky to have Tim sit down and share his coaching ideas and programming with us and can't wait for everyone to hear it

Aug 29, 2024

This week on The Shannon Rollason Podcast, Shannon and I look back at the weekends NSW State Short Course Champs and some of the super fast swimming we saw in the pool. Shannon also gives us his thoughts on his own athletes performances over the 3 days. We discuss Junior Pan Pacs in Canberra and the USA teams dominance with 44 medals in total. Where Australia did well, and where we can improve looking ahead. Looking ahead to Brisbane 2032 what do we need to do to get our best athletes prepared? And who needs to pull their socks up to help us get there? The Coaches or the Governing Bodies? All that and of course song of the week, don't miss it

Aug 26, 2024

Off The Blocks is back for a new season and what better way to kick off than with the KING and 3 time Olympian Kyle Chalmers. Kyle sits down with me to look back on a massive Paris Olympic Games and the road he was on to get there including, change of coach and program, back injury and pain management and finding confidence. We talk all about his incredible Men's 100 Free Final where he placed 2nd, what that experience was like, and was he happy with his performance. We break down his heats to semis to finals progression success and why he is so good at making it look so easy, as well as what he felt he could have executed a bit better from the final. We discuss how much the relays mean to him, swimming for the boys and his country and how the Men's 4x100 free from Paris gave him all the confidence back he needed to know he could try and win the Men's individual final. Kyle talks about setting goals moving forward and how he is far from done in the pool, with many more new and exciting mountains to climb. This chat more than shows why Kyle Chalmers is one of the greatest Australia Swimmers of all time, with so many great take away pieces of advice from a man who has podiumed at 3 Olympic games in a row, thats why they call him King

Aug 22, 2024

This week two of Australia's greatest ever coaches sit down and talk all things Paris Olympics when coaching legend Michael Bohl sits down with Shannon for a chat. Bohly takes us through his thoughts on his teams performances in Paris, including Kaylees 200 IM and where he feels she can still improve and be even faster. The two discuss coaching and programming for Kaylee also, looking at some of the sets she does to prepare her for competition. And Bohly gives us some great advice that all coaches out there need to here around finding your own identity as a coach and what works best for you and your program. It's a big week on the podcast, dont miss it

Aug 16, 2024

Welcome back to the Shannon Rollason Podcast for another week. This week we talk Junior Pan Pacs in Canberra, and NSW State Short Course coming up. Shannon talks to us about his chat with Patrick Miley, coach and Dad of the team GB legend Hannah Miley. He tells us about how improvements can be made in the race model, and pacing areas. We get into a chat about how the greats of any sport think differently. Do they lack empathy for those who aren't as talented? Do they lack the ability to understand how everyday people think when it comes to competition and steely focus? We get into it. And of course the world famous song of the week Its all here this week, don't miss it

Aug 9, 2024

This week on the podcast Shannon and i discuss the post Olympics merry-go-round that happens within the coaching ranks and the flow on effect it has onto our elite athletes. We also talk about opportunities for coaches to make changes, take risks and even move to coach overseas leading into LA2028. We talk about the Aussie team as well, who needs to take a break for a while to freshen up, and who needs to capitalise on the momentum off the back of Paris. Shannon gives us his surprising race of the week from the games, and also we discuss the pool again and theories as to why it quickened up at the end of the week. All that and of course song of the week, don't miss it

Aug 8, 2024

The Olympic A team are back together as Bobby Hurley and Meagen Nay join us to go through all of the triumphs and tears that were the Paris Olympic Games in the pool. We discuss Michael Phelps and his disappointment in team USA results over the 9 days, and what that means for the direction of the team leading into LA 2028 and a home games. Adam Peaty and Phelps have called out WADA on their stance on doping violations for athletes, both wanting much tougher punishments for those who test positive. We get right into all of this, including the commentary around the Chinese team and PANS world record. We go through the immergence of some generational superstars in Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh and David Popovici, and what we can expect of them in the next 4 years. The Aussie teams amazing results, as well as Coach Bob Bowman and Dean Boxalls incredible medal haul as coaches. The team give us their MVP of the week, Biggest disappointments and biggest surprises of the week that was in the Paris pool. Dont miss it

Aug 3, 2024

Bobby Hurley and i talk all about the amazing action from Paris on night 6 and 7 finals. Including Leon Marchand and his 4 Gold medals with todays 200 IM performance, as well as our own Kaylee McKeown and going back to back doubles winning the Women's 200 Back. Cam McEvoy wins the first Gold medal for an Aussie male in 50m Freestyle, and we congratulate him and his coach Tim Lane on the incredible journey they've been on to get to this Paris victory. We look back on Night 6 as well, with Sarah Sjostroms amazing 100 Freestyle win, Marchands incredible 200 Fly, 200 Breast double up. And of course we discuss PAN and his unbelievable 46.40 WR in the men's 100 Free

Aug 1, 2024

Shannon and I couldn't wait until next week to discuss all of the history making moments of Night 5 Finals action. From the unbelievable 46.40 NEW WORLD RECORD from Pan, and Kyles courages Silver medal which make 3 Olympic Podiums in a row. Or the greatest female sprinter of all time Sarah Sjostrom upsetting the Aussie party and winning Gold at her 4th Olympic Games. What about Leon Marchands moment of history also winning the 200 Fly ahead of one of the greatest butterfly swimmers of all time Milak and then backing it up by winning the 200 Breast again defending Olympic champion Zac Stubblety Cook an hour later. Bravo Leon, and Bravo Coach Bowman. All this and more, we couldn't wait another week, we were too excited

Jul 31, 2024

Bobby Hurley and i go through all of the action in the pool from Paris in Nights 1 and 2 of finals competition. We discuss Kaylee McKeown's amazing 100m Backstroke title defence going back to back, as well as Dan Wiffens impressive 800 Free gold medal. We touch on the massive night French star Leon Marchand has ahead of him with the 200 Fly and 200 Breast double against stars Milak in the fly, and Stubblety Cook in the Breast, Can our Zac spoil the Paris party? Also we preview the blue ribbon events with the Women's and Men's 100 Freestyle, will we see a night of Green and Gold on the podium with stars Kyle Chalmers, Mollie O'Callaghan and Shayna Jack in action, or is there an upset coming our way with strike power coming from everywhere chasing the Olympic Gold. We also look back on the amazing finals that were Night 3, Ceccon's Gold in the 100 Back, Smith winning 100 Breast and of course the incredible Women's 200 Free between the two Aussie stars Ariarne and Mollie. We discuss covid being in the village, and what that means for the athletes trying to stay healthy and fit for their races to come.

Jul 30, 2024

Shannon gives us his thoughts on all the action so far in the pool at Paris 2024 Olympics, including all of the exciting close finishes we have seen. We discuss the slow pool theory, how to combat it and how it is actually making the racing more exciting with finishes coming down to a touch. Don't Miss it

Jul 28, 2024

Bobby Hurley and i go through all of the action in the pool from Paris in Nights 1 and 2 of finals competition. We discuss Leon Marchand and his dominating win in the Men's 400 IM which got the home crowd loud and proud. Italian Breaststroke star Martinenghi and his upset win over Breaststroke legend Adam Peaty in the Men's 100 Breast. Speaking of upsets, Torri Huske beating home her USA Teammate and World Record holder Gretchen Walsh in the Women's 100m Butterfly. We also look back on night one and the massive success that it was for the Aussie team. Ariarne winning Gold in the Women's 400 Free over Young Canadian Summer McIntosh and US legend Katie Ledecky, as well as the 4 peat for the Australian 4x100 Free Women's team taking another Gold ahead of the US and China. And of course Elijah WInnington's stand out performance in the Men's 400m Free taking home the Silver Medal just behind German star and Olympic Gold Medallist Lukas Martens. Slow pool? we discuss some factors that may be making the pool in Paris a little slower than we had hoped for.

Jul 26, 2024

This week on the podcast, Shannon and i talk all about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Shannon gives us his tips for Athletes and Coaches during these Olympics, including getting enough sleep, not letting the big name stars around you in the village be a distraction and even being cautious of too much bed hopping. Yes we really cover it all haha. We go through the relay events in Paris and Shannon gives us his thoughts on who's looking good, who's got question marks around them and who needs to get team selections spot on for success. Shannon gives us some of his predictions as well as the old favourite song of the week. It's Games time baby, you wont want to miss this

Jul 26, 2024

The countdown is almost over and now, IT'S SHOWTIME. With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games about to kick off in 2 days time, we have assembled two Aussie Swimming Legends in Former World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and 2 Time Olympian Meagen Nay to take you through all of the action you can expect over the next 9 days of competition. Time for the boys, as Meagen, Bobby and myself talk all about the amazing matchups coming our way including the showdown in the blue ribbon event the 100m Freestyle as Kyle Chalmers comes up against world record holder Pan Zhanle and former world record holder David Popovci and not to leave out American Jack Alexy, also Cam McEvoy, Ben Proud, Caeleb Dressel and Flo Manaudou in the 50m Free and of course Sam Short, Elijah Winnington battling it our against Lukas Martens and Kim Woomin of Korea. We get into potential relay success as well, andwill we see the rise back to dominance of USA teams. Our experts also give us their predictions on, Race to watch of the week, Star of the week, and Dark Horse swimmer of the week, as well as a whole lot more. If you are as excited for the Paris Olympic Games as we are, Don't Miss This

Jul 25, 2024

The countdown is almost over and now, IT'S SHOWTIME. With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games about to kick off in 2 days time, we have assembled two Aussie Swimming Legends in Former World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and 2 Time Olympian Meagen Nay to take you through all of the action you can expect over the next 9 days of competition. Starting with the girls, Meagen, Bobby and myself talk all about the amazing matchups coming our way including the rematch of Ariarne Titmus, Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky in the 400m Freestyle, also Mollie O'Callaghan, Sarah Sjostrom, Siobhan Haughey, Shayna Jack in the 100m Free and of course Kaylee McKeown, Regan Smith, Kylie Masse and Katharine Berkoff in the 100m Back. We get into potential relay success as well, and who has the edge the Aussie's or the US teams. Our experts also give us their predictions on, Race to watch of the week, Star of the week, and Dark Horse swimmer of the week, as well as a whole lot more. If you are as excited for the Paris Olympic Games as we are, Don't Miss This

Jul 12, 2024

This week on the podcast, Shannon come to us once again LIVE from Canet over in France as the Australian Olympic team set up camp there on the road to Paris in July. Shannon takes us behind the scenes on what a staging camp looks like in the third week as the team prepare to move on, and Shannon prepares to fly home. Shannon talks to us about the handover between home coaches and team coaches during this process, as well as what his final words to Bronte will be before he boards his plane. We talk about relay selection and what that process looks like, as well as the US media bringing back Cate Campbells comments made last year following Fukuoka World Champs. Shannons final episode from Canet, don't miss it

Jul 5, 2024

This week on the podcast, Shannon come to us once again LIVE from Canet over in France as the Australian Olympic team set up camp there on the road to Paris in July. Shannon takes us behind the scenes on what a staging camp looks like in the second week with training ramping up, and what the coaches are looking for over the next few weeks. We discuss balancing training schedules of all the team, and how much Shannon is enjoying being in the Olympic team environment again We discuss briefly the announcement of Mel Marshal as the NEW Head Coach at Griffith Uni from 2025 following the announcement of Michael Bohl taking some well deserved long service leave, And whether it was a good time to announce this or could it have waited. Don't miss this as we get access to the inner sanctum of the Australian Olympic Swim team as they prepare for the biggest Olympic Games in recent memory

Jun 28, 2024

This week on the podcast, Shannon come to us LIVE from Canet over in France as the Australian Olympic team set up camp there on the road to Paris in July. Shannon takes us behind the scenes on what a staging camp looks like, and what the coaches are looking for over the next few weeks. Shannon and women's clothes, Shannon and wine tours, Bronte's progression while she has been in camp and a whole lot more. Don't miss this as we get access to the inner sanctum of the Australian Olympic Swim team as they prepare for the biggest Olympic Games in recent memory

Jun 24, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, Shannon and I look back at his week in Brisbane at the Australian Olympic trials for Paris. Shannon talks to us about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the program, production and overall feel of the meet itself, as well as gives us a great insight into his own week as a coach with his team and helping get Bronte Campbell onto her 4th Olympic team for Paris. We touch on the US and their trials, David Popovici's amazing swims at Euros and a whole lot more

Jun 18, 2024

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast for 2024, this week we are taking a look the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials for Paris up in Brisbane with none other than former World Champion and World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and World Aquatics Expert Commentator Bobby Hurley. Bobby Hurley and I look back on the rest of the week up in Brisbane at Olympic trials including the team announcement. We go back to the Women's 100m Free final and the amazing show those 8 females put on for the nation, as well as the send off the crowd and swimmers gave legend Cate Campbell following her 50m Free and missing her 5th Olympics. We discuss the Men's 100 Fly, Women's 200 Fly, Men's 100 Free, as well as the make up of this years Olympic team with balance between youth and experience. We also chat US trials, and the massive production and show they are putting on right now in America and what we could learn from that heading towards Brisbane 2032.

Jun 13, 2024

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast for 2024, this week we are taking a look the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials for Paris up in Brisbane with none other than former World Champion and World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and World Aquatics Expert Commentator Bobby Hurley. Bobby Hurley and I look at the week of action from Brisbane so far including Arnies amazing WR in the 200 Free and her battle with teammate Mollie O'Callaghan. Cam McEvoys 50m Free win, as well as Australian Olympic team QTs and Bobby's thoughts on them. We look back at the week so far as well and Kaylee McKeown's amazing swims, Short and Winningtons battles in the pool and a whole lot more. We also make some predictions for the days to come, don't miss it

Jun 8, 2024

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE In this special bonus episode, Shannon takes us back to his 8 Olympic trials preparations and gives us some great stories of the past. Stories of triumph, tears, laughter and some very fast swimming.

Jun 6, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, Shannon and I look through the massive week of racing up in Brisbane at the Olympic Trials. All the big names are racing and Shannon casts his eye over the field to give us his thoughts on which athletes and events are going to be red hot. We discuss all the big races and Shannon gives us his race to watch of the week, and whether it will be a week for the young or for the experienced. As well as an update on his own teams chances up in QLD. Don't Miss it

May 31, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, we look at the the ultimate men's 200m Breaststroke Olympic final off the back of the passing of one of the greatest breaststrokers of all time UKs David Wilkie. During this episode Shannon also gives us great insight into what makes a great 200m Breaststroker, as well as how the event and stroke has evolved over the years. All that and a whole lot more, yes including the world famous song of the week lol

May 23, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, due to the success of the men's 100 Freestyle and women's 400 Freestyle episodes, we do our ultimate men's 1500m freestyle Olympic final list. And this is by far the hardest final to put together so far. We also discuss Summer McIntosh and her amazing WR in the 400IM, the Canadian Men's under the radar results from trials. Also Shannon gives some tips for doing a good presentation at a conference, as well as touching on how to coach in a woke 2024. Song of the week is back and a whole lot more

May 16, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back after a few weeks off for Australian Age and Open Championships, and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, Shannon and i go through the news and notes in the swimming world including the sad passing of coaching legend Jon Urbanchek. Shannon tells a great story of his time meeting Jon over the years which gives a great insight into the man as well as the legendary coach. We discuss Bob Bowman's decision to coach with France at the Paris Olympics, and get Shannon's thoughts and reaction. And we take a deep dive into an interesting topic around, what your fastest swimmers are costing you and ways to plan ahead. Is it something you have ever thought about? Take a listen to Shannon's interesting way of thinking about your program and making sure you are ready for change when it comes. All that and a whole lot more, yes including song of the week

May 9, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back after a few weeks off for Australian Age and Open Championships, and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast, due to the success of the men's 100 freestyle episode, we do our ultimate women's 400m freestyle Olympic final list, and look at who we think would make it to THE BIG FINAL over the history of female swimming in the 400m. Some we agree, some we don't. Who would you have in yours? We also discuss the importance of knowing your swimming history, Summer McIntosh not racing the 800 in Paris, Haffnoui potentially out of Paris altogether and a whole lot more. And of course, Shannon's world famous SONG OF THE WEEK

May 2, 2024

The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back after a few weeks off for Australian Age and Open Championships, and Shannon is fired up and ready to go. This week on the podcast we discuss Nationals up on the Gold Coast, what teams and swimmers caught Shannon's eye, as well as his own athletes including Bronte Campbell and her calf injury update. We also do our best to discuss the drama surrounding the Chinese national team at the moment, with athletes testing positive to a banned substance, and authorities claiming it was a contaminated sample used. We get Shannon's thoughts, particularly leading into Paris in a few months. All that and a whole lot more, it's good to be back

Apr 3, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon is away and sitting in the hot seat with me is Newcastle High Performance Centre Head Coach and friend of the podcast Sander Ganzevles. Sander and i discuss Adam Peaty's return to form with a 57.94 in the 100m Breast. Bob Bowman being announce as the man to take over from Legend Eddie Reese in Texas. And what's the correct etiquette at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with big crowds. We take a deep dive into next weeks Australian Age and Open Championships, and Sander gives us some insights that might prove helpful for Coaches, swimmers and parents heading to the Gold Coast. Sander gives us his Ultimate Men's 100m Freestyle Olympic Final, and also song of the week, Sanders choice.

Mar 28, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I put together our Ultimate Men's 100m Freestyle Olympic final, bringing together some of the BIGGEST names in men's sprinting history. We also discuss Kyle Chalmers preparation for Paris moving up to train with Ash Delaney on the Sunshine Coast, as well as some great results over the weekend at NSW Junior State, but how do we capitalise and transition them into great athletes who make teams at senior levels in the future? Happy Easter Everyone, we hope you all enjoy this weeks episode

Mar 21, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I look back on the weekend that was NSW State Open Champs and Shannon gives us his thoughts on how the weekend went, from his own teams perspective and as a whole. We discuss QLD government looking at ways to wriggle out of the 2032 Olympic games And Shannon talks to us about ways to stay away from chasing personal best times every meet, as it can have a very detrimental effect on young athletes and their swimming journeys. Song of the week is back, I get on my soap box and plenty more

Mar 14, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss NSW State Open this weekend. What to look for at a meet like this so close to Australian Champs on the Gold Coast, as well as how his athletes are tracking heading into the 3 day meet. We touch on, Comm Games possibly in Malaysia, Brisbane 2023 will it have a new aquatic centre or not, The Shannon Rollason Podcast from Vegas and a whole lot more

Feb 29, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss how you would go about building a club from scratch. The do's and don'ts in starting with a new club and program and the path to long term success. We also congratulate David Proud, the NEW Head Coach at SLC Aquadot and the new Sutherland performance hub program. And for all those who missed Shannon's song last week Drop The Pilot due to my incompetence haha, i have a surprise to start the podcast

Feb 24, 2024

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast for 2024, this week we previewing the 2024 Doha World Swimming Championships with none other than former World Champion and World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and World Aquatics Expert Commentator Bobby Hurley. Bobby Hurley and I review the week of action over in Doha last week, from the Aussie men surprising the world in the men's 50m form events with Isaac Cooper and Sam Williamson, to the Aussie women smashing it as well and great debuts for Iona Anderson and Jaclyn Barclay We also discuss Pan's amazing World Record in the men's 100 Free leading off the relay, and then his follow up in the individual event, we talk about the US men's team disappointment, the distance events with Dan Wiffen stepping up and Haffnoui not hitting the mark. As well we touch on Cam McEvoys 50m events, where he went right and where he can learn. All that and a whole lot more

Feb 22, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon hits back at claims the AIS should be moved to QLD as promoted by former Aussie Olympian Leisel Jones and now QLD Premier Steven Miles. We discuss how the AIS has changed over the years in how it's used and why moving it to QLD might not be the best option. Shannon gives us his thoughts on the Doha World Champs as well, as song of the week and much much more

Feb 15, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss the Doha World Champs action over the past 4 days, and Shannon gives us his thoughts on some of the races and athletes that have caught his eye at the meet so far. I put my set up for Shannon's review, and he talks to us about how you can manipulate the set by regressing it and progressing it depending on what phase of the program you are in. All that and way more this week on SRP

Feb 10, 2024

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast for 2024, this week we previewing the 2024 Doha World Swimming Championships with none other than former World Champion and World Record Holder Bobby Hurley, and World Aquatics Expert Commentator Bobby Hurley. Bobby Hurley and I preview this weeks Doha World Champs, which is shaping up to be a meet where the word "Opportunity" is in the air. Bobby and i take you through the Aussie team competing this week, as well as look at some of the key races to watch out for over the Championship week. We also give flowers to the amazing Aussie Open Water Team, who did an amazing job in Doha and in particular to Moesha Johnson, Nick Sloman and Kyle Lee who qualified for their first ever Olympic Games and are off to Paris. Don't miss this episode to get you up to date on all of the action this week in Doha

Feb 8, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss his Top 5 Tips For Coaches and its all based around having a the best work life balance you can. With the pressures and time demands of our busy coaching world, Shannon breaks down his top tips for ALL coaches to hear. We also discuss Shannon's new beef with one of Scotland's best coaches and friend of the podcast Mat Trodden, as well as Shannon's new segment "Song of the week". Training togs trends and a whole lot more Don't miss this weeks episode, it's an important one

Feb 1, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss the success of his team in Adelaide with Bronte going 53.3 in the 100 Free, and his whole team performed very well. We talk Open water results and the stand outs over in Busselton We talk 200 Breaststroke, What would you do if you won the lotto, Sharks and a whole lot more

Jan 21, 2024

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off 2024 with a bang. This week is the 2024 Australian Open Water Championships event over in Busselton WA, and to get us ready for some open water action we are joined by our very own stats guru David Clark as we preview the week of racing over in Western Australia, as well as take a quick look back to the history of this event and some of the amazing milestones and achievements that we have seen over the last 35 years

Jan 18, 2024

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2024 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss Paris 2024, and in particular preparing the last 6months of an Olympic Trials program. Shannon takes us through the do's and don'ts when you are 6 months away from Olympic trials and shares some of the stories he has experienced as a coach over his career. What are some of the areas of training you can still tinker with, and what areas should have well and truly been ingrained in your program over the last 3 plus years on this Olympic cycle. Great episode with many insights and lessons to learn, from a man who has been there and done it at the last 5 Olympic Games, starting with GOLD in 2004 with Jodie Henry. Don't miss it

Jan 11, 2024

We are excited to be back for 2024 on the Shannon Rollason Podcast This week, Shannon and I discuss the NSW Senior State Age Champs and what his watchful eye noticed over the 7 day competition. With Australian Age Champs program changing, we discuss the impact of removing finals for 50m form events. We also discuss Open Water in Busselton, World Champs in Doha and New Years resolutions for 2024. Its good to be back, Happy New Year everyone

Dec 7, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss Matt Temple's amazing 50.25 in his 100m Butterfly which has put him up there with some of the fastest flyers of all time. Shannon gives us his Top 3 races of 2023, and the Top 3 he is looking forward to watching in 2024. Bed bugs in France, Buying Songs of Itunes for $2.19 still, Traveling around Australia in a car when you were younger, and Shannons Turducken cooking story. All that and a whole lot more, as we wrap up 2023 on The Shannon Rollason Podcast

Nov 23, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss selling the dream to young athletes as we here in Australia look ahead to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Is it the same as before the Sydney 2000 Olympics or have the times changed? We also discuss swimming rivalries both with athletes and coaches, and does the sport need more rivalries to bring people back to the stands come championship times. And we discuss Kaylee McKeown's phenomenal form and dominating the 50, 100 and 200 Backstroke. But is she the GOAT? What makes someone the GOAT? Is it fair to compare era's ? All that and a whole lot more

Nov 9, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon answers your questions as we do Round 3 of Ask Shannon Anything.

Nov 2, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss Sprint training and comments made this week about swimming Australia's TID 2km time trial. Does it still have a place? What does Shannon think? We discuss the importance of still developing swimmers capacities as they are developing, and when it is appropriate to look at doing sprint based training only for athletes Also this week it was reported of NSW Swimming's plan to develop the Sutherland Leisure Centre into another Performance Hub for the State. What does this mean? Is it a good plan? Shannon talks to us about his experiences with performance hubs from all over the world, and how he thinks it can best work. A lot to get through, and sure to get people talking. Don't miss this weeks episode

Oct 27, 2023

AND the winner is.... Pimpama Swimming Club up in QLD Massive congrats to Pimpama Swim Club, and huge thank you to all of our listeners who participated in this massive competition. For everyone who missed out, head over to https://www.eolab.com/ right now and check out their amazing products that are helping revolutionise the way we are able to analyse stroke efficiency and technique. Massive thanks to Jaimie Fuller and the eoLab team for coming on the podcast and helping make Pimpama Swim Club's dreams come true with this fantastic prize giveaway

Oct 26, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. SHANNON IS BACK from his well deserved break, and this week we are diving straight into all the action that's been going on at the 2023 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. From Kaylee McKeown's amazing world records, Cody Simpsons impressive 51 in the 100 Fly, Siobhan Haughey's great performances and many more. Shannon also gives us his take on Bronte Campbells performances over in Europe. All that and so much more, it's great to be back and hope you all enjoy

Oct 4, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. Shannon IS ON HOLIDAYS . So this week while Shannon is enjoying a well earned break, so you don't miss out on any great insights or content, we look back at a chat Shannon had with QAS Coach Brant Best in November 2021, as the boys talk all about 2011 Shanghai World Champs, as well as sprint Freestyle. Hope you enjoy. This week Shannon welcomes special guest in World Championship winning and Olympic Coach, now QAS Coach development officer and one of the sharpest swimming minds in our business Brant Best. Brant joins Shannon to discuss the 2011 Shanghai World Champs and all the highlights and learning experiences from the major meet, including illness within the camp, preparation for the meet and of course James Magnussens incredible win in the men's 100 Freestyle. Shannon and Brant go through Brant's early influences in coaching as well and what lessons he still keeps with him on pool deck today. Some great stories and learning moments for all coaches out there in this one

Oct 2, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, Due to this week being super busy I thought it was a great chance to look back on a great chat i had with Aussie Legend Coach Michael Bohl on Individual Medley. This episode came out in July 2021, but so much of what Michael chats to us about in this podcast is so relevant today. This week we chat all things Individual Medley with Australian and Queensland coaching legend Michael Bohl. In this podcast Bohly talks to us about all things medley, from training it, racing it and planning for it. He gives great insight into building a medley swimmer from an age group level and what it takes to produce a strong medley swimmer at an elite level. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for a brilliant chat with a man widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest ever swimming coaches Michael Bohl.

Sep 28, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, Due to this week being super busy I thought it was a great chance to celebrate the 23 year anniversary of the greatest swimming race in Australian Swimming History, the Men's 4x100 Freestyle relay from 2000 Sydney Olympics. This was recorded on 16th September 2020 This week we chat with Aussie Olympic Legends and 4 men who were a part of Australian history in the greatest race this country has ever seen in the Sydney 2000 Olympics 4x100 Freestyle Gold medal winning relay team. In this podcast we catch up with Michael Klim, Chris Fydler, Ash Callus and of course Ian Thorpe to discuss their amazing moment 20 years on. The boys take us through their memories of the games, the support they felt from the Aussie public and of course that famous race against team USA. We finish with a fun game to see which of the 4 boys knows their history of the year 2000 and the games the best. Career highlight moment for me, don't miss this.

Sep 27, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. Shannon IS ON HOLIDAYS . So this week while Shannon is enjoying a well earned break, so you don't miss out on any great insights or content, we look back at a chat Shannon had with Scottish Team coach and friend Mat Trodden back in November 2021, enjoy. Today Shannon sits down to chat with long time friend, former colleague in Edenborough and Scottish Team Coach Mat Trodden. In this podcast Shannon and Mat discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Team GB success, as well as reliving some great stories from Shannon's time coaching in Edenborough. The boys talk programming, learning experiences, and always staying versatile as a coach and continue challenging what we think we know. Mat talks from a wealth of experience on Scottish and Great Britain teams at European, Comm Games and World Champs. We talk breaststrokers from Great Britain and why the men's team have had so much success for a long time. And we give our GOAT of male breaststroke world wide. Another fantastic episode one Australia's new number 1 swimming podcast, so many stories from two of the best coaches in the business with a lot of insights and experience behind them along with a lot of laughs and fun.

Sep 21, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I look back at last weeks 2023 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships in Sydney and go through not just his teams performances but some of the great racing across the board. Shannon talks to us about Bronte Campbells two great swims in the 50 and 100 Free, with Gold medals and Season Best times. We have a look at his teams results including the Cruiz Swim Club coming 3rd in the point score, which prompts me to ask about the art of winning a point score and getting your club ontop. We also discuss the missed opportunities of not racing at these champs, and how Cody Simpson really benefited from having a good hit out and getting to stand ontop of the podium. Finally we touch on James Guy changing training programs and moving to Millfield to train with Matt Richards, is changing programs a year our from an Olympics a good idea? And how to best navigate the move so it pays off for everyone in the end. All that and a whole lot more, don't miss it

Sep 18, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Founder of EOLab Jaimie Fuller and Newcastle Performance Hub Head Coach Sander Ganzevles This week we take a unique look inside one of the best swimming products in the business right now, the EOLab SwimBetter. Founder Jaimie Fuller joins us to discuss how the idea for the amazing new device came about, and how it is helping swimmers from all over the world improved their technique and efficiency. Jaimie gives us a detailed run through of how the SwimBetter works and how data from your swim is easily and quickly transferred directly to your phone or ipad. Sander gives us the coaches view on the SwimBetter product, how he uses it with his squad up in Newcastle and the benefits ALL coaches can get by using it with their athletes. https://www.eolab.com/ are giving away one SwimBetter set valued at $1500, to one lucky listener. All you have to do is, like our instagram post, follow both eosportslab and offtheblocksswimmingpodcast on instagram, and comment and tell us why you need EOLab SwimBetter to revolutionise your training

Sep 14, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Aussie Dolphin Star Shayna Jack In this podcast Shayna talks to us about her difficult time at Australian Trials in Melbourne and how she was disappointed with her results and performances, and how she turned that around in staging camp leading into Fukuoka. Shayna takes us through the incredible week that was, including her part in the 4x100 World Record breaking Freestyle girls Gold medal winning relay on night one. As well as her other incredible relay performances averaging 51.7 through the week. We discuss her amazing Silver medal in the 50m Freestyle, and how much that moment meant for her personally and sharing it with her coach Dean Boxall. Shayne talks to us about how proud she is of her coach Dean's performance over in Fukuoka, and how much integral he is to her success as an athlete All that and a whole lot more, you WON'T want to miss this episode

Sep 11, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Canadian National Team Coach and Elite Coach with CAMO Nation Greg Arkhurst In this podcast we talk to two time Olympian Greg Arkhurst about his journey from being an athlete and competing in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics, through to being an elite level coach in Canada and putting athletes on the national team. Greg talks to us about his experience at the 2023 Fukuoka World Champs and what some of the highlights for him personally were, as well as some of the great performances he witnessed from other countries also, including the Aussies. We talk speed training, both physically and mentally. And we also dive into the the art of coaching from a psychological perspective and ways coaches can help their athletes to the next level. Absolute great chat, with a great guy and terrific coach, don't miss it

Sep 10, 2023

Welcome to our OTB Headlines podcast where i am joined every week by Former World Champion and World Record holder, Australian swimming legend and Superstar commentator Bobby Hurley to discuss and go through all things topical and newsworthy in the world of swimming. This week we talk about Junior Worlds right now in Israel where the Junior Aussie Dolphins are smashing it at the moment. From Flynn Southam, Olivia Wunch, Jaclyn Barclay, Bella Grant, Jamie Perkins and all of the amazing relay performances, Bobby and i got through some of the outstanding swims so far in the pool and some of the amazing coaching achievements also. We talk all about the alleged scuffle in training between Adam Peaty and Luke Greenbank, and i ask Bobby if he has seen any altercations in training during his time in the pool. And World Aquatics decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes. What that means? Will it have implications? We will wait and see Don't miss this weeks cracker

Sep 7, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Aussie Dolphin and STAR of the 2023 Fukuoka World Swimming Championships Sam Short In this podcast Sam talks to us about his amazing World Champs including his incredible win to become WORLD CHAMPION in the Men's 400 Free on night 1, setting the tone for what was to come for the Dolphins team. We go through his massive week including the very close second in the 800m Freestyle, and the tough but rewarding third in the 1500m swim. We go into the depth of Male distance swimming right now in the world. Sam talks to us about his coach Damien Jones and what makes their partnership work so well, as well as having an eye on Paris 2024 and what he'd like to improve over the next 10months in the lead up.

Sep 7, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss his time coaching in Edinburgh. We go through his decision to head over, his first impressions and what it was like working closely with Chris Jones and Matt Trodden. Shannon talks to us about the athletes he worked closely with including Kathryn Greenslade, Elizabeth Simmonds and Tain Bruce, and some of the highlights he had with his team while working over in Scotland. We also touch on, Junior Worlds results right now in Israel, NSW Senior State Short Course results and look ahead to next weeks Australian Short Course Champs in Sydney. A lot in this episode, don't miss it

Sep 4, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Aussie Swimming Legend Bronte Campbell In this chat Bronte and I talk about her road to Paris 2024, and how training is different now these days for her than most of her career. Training under Shannon Rollason down at the AIS, and how much she is enjoying the challenge right now of getting herself back to the best she can be. We talk about life outside of the pool, finding the balance between elite training and outside interests and passions, as well as how exciting next years Olympic trials are going to be with the wealth of talent in Australian Women's sprinting right now. Bronte also talks to us about her NEW Swim Gear range PB with Bronte https://www.pbwithbronte.com/ how she was inspired to create this range and her aspirations for it. Keep a look out on Instagram for a SPECIAL PRIZE GIVEAWAY as well

Sep 2, 2023

Welcome to our OTB Headlines podcast where i am joined every week by Former World Champion and World Record holder, Australian swimming legend and Superstar commentator Bobby Hurley to discuss and go through all things topical and newsworthy in the world of swimming. This week we talk about the upcoming Junior World Swimming Championships in Israel. We go through the Aussie team list and discuss some of the amazing talent to watch out for over the next week, starting on Monday 4th September. We also discuss World Aquatics possible sanction of Swimming Australia, how this has come about and what the likely outcome will be. Bobby and I go through World Aquatics NEW Pacific Islands Performance HUB coming to the Bond University program and being headed up by Head Coach Chris Mooney. As well as an update on the Comm Games in 2026, is it on? where is? VIC government gave back how much money? It's all here, don't miss it

Aug 31, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with newest member of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team Kai Taylor. In this podcast we chat with Kai about his amazing Olympic trials result from lane 8 in the Men's 200 Free to qualify for his first World Champs event. We discuss how the day had it's ups and downs from heats to the final, and how excited mum and Swimming Australia legend Hayley Lewis celebrated the victory from the stands. Kai talks to us about his Fukuoka experience, first time with the team. The amazing Gold medal in the Mens 4x100 Freestyle relay on night 1, as well as his own individual performance in the 200 Freestyle. We talk about coach Dean Boxalls influence on him as an athlete and as a person, as well as his future goals and having eyes on Paris 2024 Don't miss this great chat, with one of Australia's next big swimming stars

Aug 31, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss his visitors to the AIS this week Matt Ballin and Lee Briars from the Brisbane Broncos, what he learned from their time down in Canberra and how coaches can learn a lot from other sports and other industries around leadership and the art of coaching. We also discuss the observations of Leigh Nugent from the World Champs in Fukuoka. Shannon gives us a sneak peak behind the curtain at a presentation he and some coaches heard from Leigh, around trends coming out of Japan. and we cover this weekends NSW Senior State SC Champs, and how his athletes are tracking, including Bronte Campbell.

Aug 29, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Channel 9 NRL and Swimming Commentator Matthew Thompson After a hugely successful week commentating the 2023 Swimming World Champs along side Ian Thorpe and Giaan Rooney, we get Matt on to discuss his enjoyment of calling the swimming and the differences between Rugby League and Swimming when commentating. Matt gives us his highlights during the week of racing in Fukuoka including Mollie O'Callaghan, Ariarne Titmus and Leon Marchand. Matt also talks to us about how much he has learned from sitting next to two of the great Australian legends in Thorpey and Giaan, as well as Off The Block's own stats guru David Clark. We talk about the days of Ray Warren on the mic calling his favourites home including Susie O'Neill and Grant Hackett, as well as how exciting swimming looks for the future here in Australia and trying to get it back on prime time again as it should be. Matt did an outstanding job through the week calling the champs, he brought enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine excitement for the action he was watching in the pool, don't miss this weeks chat to hear from the man himself

Aug 25, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with Olympic and World Champion and World Record Holder, Ariarne Titmus. In this podcast Ariarne talks to us about her incredible World Champs in Fukuoka. We go through her blistering world record, and the race of the century. We discuss race tactics and swimming with more intent. Ariarne talks to us about the amazing battle with training team mate and NEW world record holder Mollie O'Callaghan in the 200m Freestyle, and of course the tough 800m Freestyle to finish the week finishing with a Bronze. We discuss her SuperCoach Dean Boxall and the phenomenal work he did in Fukuoka with 10 athletes on the team, and how their partnership has evolved and grown over time. What the future looks like, how excited she is to be a part of an inspiring Australian Team right now and so much more.... Don't miss this great chat with one of Australia's best ever

Aug 21, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I are joined by Australian Head Coach Rohan Taylor, as we discuss the amazing team performance in Fukuoka. Rohan give us his thoughts on the Dolphins results including the incredible Aussie woman who continue to dominate the 4x100 Freestyle relay. We talk about the use of technology in swimming, and Kaylee McKeown's DQ. Rohan gives us his take on the AUS v USA rivalry and Cate Campbell and Kaylee McKeown's comments over the past week in the media. And how the Australian Swim Teams road to Paris 2024 looks very different for all athletes on the team. It's a big podcast, don't miss it

Aug 20, 2023

Welcome to our OTB Headlines podcast where i am joined every week by Former World Champion and World Record holder, Australian swimming legend and Superstar commentator Bobby Hurley to discuss and go through all things topical and newsworthy in the world of swimming. This week we talk about the Aussie v USA rivalry, off the back of Cate Campbells comments on tv. Whether those comments were warranted/fair, Kaylee Mckeown's response and whether or not pocking the bear is a wise decision. We go through Cam McEvoy's success in Fukuoka and his training program, what others can learn from his process and how it looks heading to Paris 2024. The Australian Youth Comm Games team get their flowers as we look back at how successful their meet was in Trinadad and Tobago, and how championship events like this are essential for the growth and development of our junior athletes in Australia. All that and a whole lot more, don't miss our new WEEKLY Chat

Aug 17, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk to 3 time Backstroke World Champion and Female swimmer of the meet Kaylee McKeown. Favourite of the podcast, Kaylee joins us again to talk about her amazing success in Fukuoka at the 2023 Swimming World Championships. We go through all the success of her 50/100 and 200m Backstroke golds, as well as her relay success with her fellow Dolphins team members. We also discuss her disappointment in the 200 IM with her DQ, and her healthy rivalry with the US team in particular Regan Smith. Change in program, and coaching styles and continuing to push her limits even when she has achieved it all. It is always a pleasure to have Kaylee on for a chat, and this episode is no different. Don't Miss It

Aug 14, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk to NSW Swimming's, Newcastle Performance Hub Head Coach Sander Ganzevles. In this podcast we get to know all about Sander's journey from being an elite swimmer himself and growing up in the Netherlands, to how he transitioned into coaching. We go through Sander's coaching pathway so far, learning in the Netherlands and being influenced by Jacco Verhaeren and Jan Olbrecht. Moving to Germany to continue his coaching and working with elite athletes, and then to making the decision to move to Cairns, Australia. We also talk Technology in swimming and get Sander's tips on what kind of technology he uses and why? As well as get some of his favourite speed and Aerobic Sets. We talk work/life balance, coaching in Newcastle, working with his wife, lessons he has learnt along the way and a whole lot more. Every time i get the opportunity to speak with this man I'm always impressed and i know you will be too, Don't Miss This

Aug 7, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk to Channel 9's Swimming Stats Guru David Clark about all things 2023 Fukuoka World Champs. David is a fan favourite on The Shannon Rollason Podcast and this week he joins me following his successful coverage with fellow broadcasters Matthew Thompson, and Aussie Swimming Legends Ian Thorpe and Giaan Rooney in the commentary booth. David is the man behind all of the incredible statistics you hear the commentators mention through out the coverage, and this week he brings knowledge of swimming history to Off The Blocks. David and I discuss all of the amazing milestones and records that tumbled during the week of the world champs, including Leon Marchand's historic 400 IM, Mollie O'Callaghan's massive championships, the Australian Woman dominating the pool, and Dean Boxall's incredible coaching performance. We also take you through Katie Ledecky's milestones, Qin Haiyang's domination of Men's Breaststroke, Sarah Sjostrom and Ruta Meilutyte's blistering World Records, Cam McEvoy, Giaans Macadamia farm and so much more. If you're a swimming fan and historian you are going to love this weeks chat, who is Chesney Watson you may ask? you'll have to listen and find out haha

Aug 2, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I go through what was a phenomenal performance from the Aussie swim team at the 2023 Fukuoka World Swimming Champs last week. We go through the amazing world records, Shannon's lane 1 conspiracies, Cam McEvoys blistering Australian record of 21.06, The swimming bunker, as well as the surprising performances from some of the worlds young stars that didn't fire. We also cover the US team results, Dean Boxall's amazing coaching performance, and what the World Champs results mean for Paris 2024. All that and a whole lot more

Jul 25, 2023

Join us as we go LIVE on pool deck at the 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, with World Aquatics commentator and Off The Blocks favourite Bobby Hurley. Bobby gives us his thoughts immediately following night 3 of finals which saw some phenomenal racing. An upset in the men's 200 free with Romanian star David Popovici missing the medals as England go 1-2 with Matt Richards and Tom Dean. Katie Ledecky dominates her 5th 1500m World championship And Kaylee McKeown get redemption in the 100m Backstroke winning Gold for Australia in a Championships Record We also look back on the amazing night that was Night 1, where we saw the emergence of an Aussie Star in Sam Short winning a closely fought 400m Freestyle beating out Haffnoui. Ariarne Titmus dominates what was meant to be the race of the century and became a race of Ariarne and the world record as she reclaimed the world record and her status ontop of the mountain in the 400m. Leon Marchand's historic 400m IM, claiming the oldest standing world record of Michael Phelps and doing it with MP watching on pool deck. and of course the Men's and Women's 4x100 Freestyle relays winning Gold, and the girls doing it in another World record time. Don't miss this great recap, with the man on deck in Fukuoka killing it on commentary, Bobby Hurley

Jul 21, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week we discuss the controversy coming out of the US trials around the massive amount of DQ's in Breaststroke events. Why are they being DQ'd? Can they be avoided? How should we be using technology in swimming? Will this carry over to World Champs in just a few days? We also discuss the disappointment of Melbourne pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chelsea Gubecka's phenomenal effort to win Silver in Japan in the 10km open water event and qualify herself for the 2024 Paris Olympics. World Champs in Fukuoka, potential new strokes in swimming, athletes dislike for distance kick and a whole lot more. Don't miss this weeks ep

Jul 20, 2023

Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, previewing the 2023 Fukuoka World Swimming Championships with none other than former World Champion and World Record Holder Bobby Hurley. Bobby Hurley and I preview the upcoming world champs and the mouth-watering superstar match ups that are coming our way starting Sunday 23rd July in Japan. Bobby will also be commentating the championships for World Aquatics and their live broadcast in Fukuoka. From the Women's 400 Freestyle with legends Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus trying to take down young superstar and world record holder Summer McIntosh, to the Men's 100 Freestyle with our own Kyle Chalmers taking on Romanian superstar and world record holder David Popovici. What records can Leon Marchand break as he looks to stamp his authority on the world champs ahead of what will be a massive 2024 Paris home games for the French superstar. We talk Kaylee Mckeown v Regan Smith in the Women's 100 and 200 Backstroke, as well as Cam McEvoy amazing comeback on the world stage heading in as the fastest 50m Freestyle qualifier. This without a doubt is going to be an eventful, emotional, spectacular World Champs with all the young stars colliding with legends all on the road to 2024 Paris Olympics, who will come out on top DON'T MISS a minute of the action.

Jul 13, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week as we get closer to 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Shannon and I are joined by swimming statistician and historian David Clark once again, as we look back at the rich history of the World Swimming Championships. In this part two episode, David, Shannon and I have a look back at Montreal 2005 and Australia's continued success there with Grant Hackett winning a 4th consecutive 1500m Free, through to 2022 in Budapest and we also do a quick look ahead to Fukuoka and what is to come in 1 weeks time. From the success of 2007 in Melbourne to the controversy of 2009 in Rome where the super suits overshadowed the years racing. From James Magnussen winning the men's 100m Free in Shanghai 2011 to the emergence of a young Katie Ledecky in 2013 at Barcelona. As well as Bronte Campbells massive meet in 2015 Kazan through to more controversy in 2019 Gwangju with Mack Horton refusing to stand on the podium with Sun Yang following the men's 400m Free. This episode covers it all If you are a lover of swimming and the history of the sport, this is the podcast for you, don't miss part two

Jul 6, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week as we get closer to 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Shannon and I are joined by swimming statistician and historian David Clark once again, as we look back at the rich history of the World Swimming Championships. In this part one episode, David, Shannon and I have a look back at how the World champs started way back in 1973 in Belgrade through to 2003 in Barcelona. David gives us a great insight into some of the great stories and performances that have helped shape not just swimming here in Australia but indeed the world. From the East German controversies in the 70s and 80s, to milestones in Australian history with Stephen Holland who won our first ever World Champs Gold Medal in the 1500m Free. We cover the less successful champs for Australia through the mid 80s through to the resurgence in mid 90s and early 00s with Thorpe, Hackett, O'Neil, Perkins, Riley. If you are a lover of swimming and the history of the sport, this is the podcast for you, don't miss part one

Jun 30, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I look back at 2003 Barcelona World Champs on the 20 year anniversary. This was Shannon's first Long Course World Champs on the Australian team, and he takes us through his memories of big event. From his own results with Alice Mills, Jodie Henry and Mel Houghton, to some of the big races between Alexander Popov, Ian Thorpe and Pieter Van Den Hoogenband and the girls relays where Australia are beginning their charge towards the top. In this great look back, Shannon gives us some insights into being on his first Worlds team and why the experience was like from a coaches perspective as well as some fun stories along the way Don't miss this

Jun 27, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I look back on the Aussie trials for World Champs in a few weeks. Shannon talks so us about how his team went down in Melbourne, as well as some big races from other athletes that caught his eye. Cam McEvoy 50m Free, Kaylee McKeown dominates, Mollie O'Callaghan makes her mark and Sam Short arrives as the dominant middle and distance male in Australia All that and a whole lot more

Jun 11, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I preview this weeks 2023 Australian Swimming World Champs Trials down in Melbourne, as the best Aussie swimmers battle it out to be on the plane to Japan. During this chat, Shannon casts his eye over the swimmers competing in Melbourne, and give us his top races to watch and why. We also discover and discuss a few events through the program that really need to be strengthened in terms of depth as we look ahead to 2024 Olympics and beyond. Great chat, don't miss it

Jun 9, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I continue our discussion on transitioning your program from a top age group to a top open age program. Shannon takes us through his 4 year plan which started in 2000 and carried onto 2004 in Athens. he shares with us his goals that were set, what brought about this mindset and the risks he took in pursuit of his teams dreams. This week has great insights for all those coaches looking to help progress their top age group talent through to making senior teams, from a man who has done it himself. Great episode, don't miss it

Jun 7, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss the Rugby League State of Origin NSW v QLD and things we can learn and adapt to swimming as coaches. We discuss transitioning from a successful age group program into a successful open squad program and how you go about it, things to look at and knowing when your program isn't suitable for open athletes We are also joined by a very special guest NSW Swimming Coaching Director Jon Shaw. Jon joins us to discuss the Blues loss, and gives us his thoughts on transitioning our NSW swimmers from top Age group swimmers to top Open level swimmers, and what the future looks like.

May 25, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I go through some listener questions as we do another round of Ask Shannon Anything. In this podcast we discuss what other sport Shannon would coach if he could, what country he would like to coach in, whether he likes music on pool deck and his favourite kick set. We also dive into Swimming Australia's Long Term Athlete Development Model for coaches, and if we are really rewarding the athletes and programs who takes a short term approach, as well as a question sure to fire Shannon up again, When will NSW be stronger than QLD in the pool? Don't miss this weeks episode, it's going to get you talking

May 22, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I are back from our break to discuss all things Sydney Open, including Bronte Campbell's big return to competition after 18months. We go back and discuss Australian Age and Open Champs from the Gold Coast in April, and as the name of todays show suggests, Shannon gets fired up about a few things which we wont spoil for you here, you will just have to listen. And we finish with a great chat about coaches work life balance, taking breaks and not burning yourself out. Excited to be back, hope you all enjoy

Apr 18, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss Bronte Campbells decision to train for the Paris Olympics 2024 and to partner up with none other than the host of the podcast himself Mr Shannon Rollason. Shannon takes us through how this partnership came about, and how excited he is for the challenge of trying to help Bronte go through to her 4th Olympic Games in Paris We also discuss Erika Fairweather and Summer McIntosh phenomenal swimming over the past week and how that helps make the Womens 400m Freestyle final in Paris even more exciting All that and a whole lot more

Apr 6, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week as we get closer to Australian Age and Open Championships on the Gold Coast, Shannon and I are joined by swimming statistician and historian David Clark as we look back at the rich history of the Australian Swimming Championships. From the most successful Aussies of all time, to some outrages historic events that used to be in the program, David takes us on a ride through Australia's amazing swimming history and the evolution of the sport in our country. Definitely not one to miss as we gear up for Nationals on the Gold Coast

Mar 30, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week as we get closer to Australian Age and Open Championships on the Gold Coast, Shannon and I follow up our first episode on tapering (1 year ago) with another chat on the best ways to LAND YOU PLANE and execute your tapers the best way you can. We go into key areas coaches should be focusing on 1 week out from competition. NO GO areas for coaches during taper time. Some great advice for swimmers and coaches around when to arrive at the competition and areas to remember during the big week of racing. Given the big news week in swimming, Shannon also discusses Summer McIntosh amazing 400m Freestyle world record in Toronto, and the breaking news of Adam Peaty stepping away from the pool for a while, and what coaches can do to look for warning signs of fatigue and burn out in our athletes. Its a packed show, don't miss it

Mar 23, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. (Apologies for the poor audio quality on my part, had the microphone volume down too low, rookie error) This week, off the back of Kaylee McKeown's phenomenal 200m Backstroke World Record at NSW State Open Champs, Shannon and I discuss her amazing swim and also cover world records that he has seen over his years on pool deck. We cover the best world records Shannon has been a part of, as well as the ones he has been lucky enough to see. We talk about the hardest records to break, the next one to fall and the athletes who have the most world records of all time. All that and a whole lot more (again apologies about the audio quality on my end, then again my be a good thing to not hear me as clearly haha)

Mar 2, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss the art of coaching athletes and being master motivators. Shannon takes us through some of his best coaching moments of motivating and getting the best out of his athletes, as well as some of the best inspirational speeches he has heard over time. We talk about what makes the best coaches successful, and what traits all the masters in their craft have. We talk about fear of failing both for swimmers and coaches, coaching individually in a team environment, favourite quotes and a whole lot more.

Feb 23, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss technology in swimming, whether that's training aids or the future of competitions and should we be looking to constantly be progressing and going faster. Shannon talks to us about what phase coaches should be looking at training wise right now, as we gear up for Nationals here in Australia. Shannon gives us his advise and thoughts as we look ahead to the Gold Coast in April. We also get into the swimming calendar, and ways we can look at making it financially more appropriate for swimming families. All that and a whole lot more, don't miss it

Feb 14, 2023

Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I discuss what we have been up to during our time away from the microphones. We look back at World Short Course Champs in Melbourne, NSW State Age Champs from December, and discuss the success of his daughter and how he manages separating coaching and parenting. We also discuss training camps and how to get the most out of them All that and so much more, don't miss our first episode back for the new year, it's going to be a big year ahead.

Dec 18, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. This week Shannon is joined by International Swimming Hall Of Famer and one of USA best ever coaches David Marsh. Shannon and David discuss his recent success with the Men's Cal Bears team at the NCAA's, as well as their take on what makes USA swimming the powerhouse that it is. David gives us his favourite swimmers of all time to watch as a fan of the sport, as well as his top tips when it comes to Sprint Freestyle, Breaststroke and Tapers. David speaks to us about what continues to drive him as a coach and mentor as someone who has coached over 50 Olympians during his hall of fame career. We also discuss emotional control as a coach and how important it is during a big week of racing at big meets. Shannon and David continue to talk on a range of topics, and it's a must for all coaches and fans of our sport as these two legendary coaches bring the knowledge and experience. DONT MISS THIS ONE

Dec 15, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. In this episode Shannon takes us through his philosophies and training methods when it comes to the stroke most people have a love hate relationship with Breaststroke. From development to elite racing, Shannon talks us through what he looks for in identifying a breaststroker, and then how he goes about developing them through your program. We also touch on World Champs, and the implications that has on Australia and trials. Switching it up a bit in 2022, and this podcast is for all the coaches out there. Enjoy.

Dec 11, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. This week Shannon welcomes special guest, Australian Swimming Legend, former athlete of Shannon's squad and 2 time Olympian Tarnee White. In this rare interview with the Olympic and Comm Games Gold medallist, Shannon and Tarnee discuss her amazing career in the pool from it's beginnings up in Redcliffe training with legendary Aussie Coach Ken Wood and the phenomenally talented squad they had up there. We speak about Tarnee's transition into Shannon's squad in 2003, and the incredible 6 year journey that would follow including hurdles, challenges, triumphs and success. Tarnee has a tremendous story to tell and one i think that shows the level of determination and commitment she truely had as an athlete, and I'm sure as you listen to this chat you won't be able to help but admire her as we did for being a strong, resilient athlete, that would be a perfect role model for any aspiring athlete coming through squads today.

Dec 6, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. This week on The Shannon Rollason Podcast it's all about Landing Your Planes smoothly during taper time. Here in Australia we are coming up on 2022 NSW and QLD State Age Champs this week, and this week Shannon gives us his thoughts and insights into how he views tapering and the processes he uses to land his plane safely. From volume to intensity, length of taper and the differences even for strokes, Shannon covers it all this week and just in time for all the coaches listening and wondering if they have nailed their tapers for their athletes as we arrive at State Age time. All that and a whole lot more.

Dec 3, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. This week on The Shannon Rollason Podcast, Shannon takes us through his philosophies and programs when it comes to Sprint Freestyle. Shannon gives us an in depth look at qualities he looks for in identifying potential sprinters in your program, and the how he programs and plans for them whether they are a 50/100 swimmer or 100/200 swimmer and the differences he see's between the two. We also go through some of the best male and female sprinters of all time in our opinion, as well as some of the champion sprinters Shannon has coached during his career. We also discuss Ash Barty's shock retirement and the notion of Slaying Your Dragon, what that means and how understanding what your dragon is could help you as a coach in the future. All that and a whole lot more, don't miss it

Nov 30, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. Joining Shannon this week on the podcast is Scotland's Head Coach for the the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, and Coach of Duncan Scott the most successful British Olympian from a single Olympics in Tokyo, our special guest today is none other than Steven Tigg. In this episode Steven and Shannon talk about the success of Duncan Scott and his progression throughout the years in the pool. Steven's long term plan for Duncan when they started working together 18 years ago and how he keeps their partnership innovative and progressing. The coaches discuss plans for this year with World Champs and Comm Games, what is a priority and what may not be. What events will be prioritised for Duncan's program this year as well. And Steven gives us a great insight into areas that coaches need to be conscious of when working with their athletes whether that be talking too much and over coaching, or sometimes being too reserved and missing the opportunity to step in and give corrections when they are needed. Steven also gives us an insight into working with our Aussie swimmers whilst he was the Head Coach of London Roar in last seasons ISL competition. A great chat with to coaches with a wealth of knowledge and experience at the highest levels

Nov 16, 2022

Special treat for all those missing Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. This Episode 1 and todays stories come from the Iconic 2004 Athens Olympic Games which was 17 years ago. Shannon gives us his insights into the lead up to the games including the long term goal setting that took place around winning the Women's 4x100 Freestyle relay for Australia, and how much work went into achieving that goal. We get his unique perspective on Jodie Henry winning Gold for Australia in the Women's 100m Freestyle, from the training, to the race itself and all the stories in between. Along with Shannon's own athletes we discuss Thorpie's false start at trials in the Men's 400m Freestyle, the famous full body race suits from back in the day, the conditions in Athens with the village and the venues, as well as his take on some of the Iconic races including the race of the century, and Petria Thomas Gold winning performance in the Women's 100m Butterfly. You might have heard a lot of swimming podcasts, but you have never heard one like this. Amazing stories from a great time in our sport, from a man who is one of the best in the world, and was a part of all the legendary moments.

May 5, 2022

Season 5 Episode 9 (Part 2), we continue our chat with 4 time Australian coach of the year, and one of the best in the business Stephan Widmer. In this part one podcast Stephan talks to us about some of the amazing swimmers he has had the pleasure of working with like Libby Trickett, Christian Sprenger, Melanie Schlanger and Jess Schipper among many others. We also get into his time with Swimming Queensland and helping mentor coaches, as well as many other great pieces of advice from one of the sharpest minds in the swimming business. Don't miss our awesome part two chat with Stephan Widmer

Apr 15, 2022

Season 5 Episode 8 (Part 1), we chat with 4 time Australian coach of the year, and one of the best in the business Stephan Widmer. In this part one podcast Stephan talks to us about last years Tokyo 2020 Olympic games and how he saw the swimming in the pool, as well as Joseph Schoolings performance following his Gold medal in 2016. We go through his early days in Switzerland as a swimmer and then transitioning into a coach and how his thirst for knowledge and competitive nature lead him to Australia in 1997, and the rest they say is history. We discuss his early days learning from Scott Volkers and other legendary Australian coaches upon his arrival. We talk coaching philosophies as well his thoughts on Australian swimming when he arrived, and his thoughts on it today in 2022. Stephan also gives us a great insight into his thoughts on training speed in Freestyle, his training sets and programs as well as what he looks for technically. Don't miss part one of my chat with one of the sharpest coaching minds in the world of swimming and a man with so much knowledge and experience that we don't hear enough from these days.

Mar 31, 2022

Season 5 Episode 7, we chat to Australia 2020 Tokyo Olympian for the 10km Marathon Swim, Kai Edwards In this podcast we chat to Kai about his move down Sydney to train with long-time coach Chris Nesbit at Carlile. We discuss the Tokyo hangover after the games and what lead to his decision to come to Sydney from the Gold Coast. We also discuss his Tokyo experience from his first Olympic games, the atmosphere, the conditions, the flying fish and how he handled it all. As well as some of his favourite sets to help him get ready for those long gruelling events in the open water. Kai talks us through qualifying for his first games, how the selection process works and how it felt qualifying for his first games over in Portugal. We also talk Motorbikes, life away from the pool, future aspirations and a whole lot more.

Mar 18, 2022

Season 5 Episode 6, we chat we Olympic Gold Medallist from Tokyo 2020 from the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay, and Australian Champion Chelsea Hodges. In this podcast we chat with Chelsea about where she is at right now with World Champ and Comm Games trials now just over a month away, and discuss her success at the recent NSW State Open Champs in Sydney. Chelsea takes us back to her beginnings in the pool and we hear the amazing story of the adversities she has had to overcome through her development years in the pool particularly in her teenage years with major injury and surgery. We discuss her long time partnership with coach Sean Eels and how that helped get her to her first ever Olympic Games in Tokyo, qualifying for the 100m Breaststroke and giving her a spot on the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay team. Chelsea gives us a great insight into the euphoria of making her first ever Olympics at trials in Adelaide with a 1.05.99, to being at Tokyo competing and possibly not letting herself feel the moments as much as she would have liked during her heat and semi final swim, just missing the final of the Women's 100m Breaststroke by 0.02. She then share's her "I had a point to prove" mentality stepping out on deck with Kaylee McKeown, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell for the Women's 4x100 Medley relay, where along with the 3 other girls she absolutely smashed it splitting 1.05.57 and helping her team finish the games with a Gold medal and Olympic record. All that and a whole lot more, as we go one on one with one of the brightest talents on the Dolphins swim team, and one of the nicest humans you will be fortunate to meet.

Mar 3, 2022

Season 5 Ep 5, we head over to the US and chat with 3 very talented young Aussie stars who are in college competing right now for their respective teams, we have Charlie Hawke with Alabama University, Charli Brown with Arizona State and Alex Quach with Ohio State. In this podcast the 3 young stars give us their unique insight into training and competing over in the US college programs. How are they different from where they have come from, and what they have learned so far from their teammates and coaches. The swimmers also tell us what it's like racing short course yards, and what element of the college system they would like to see implemented back home here in Australia. We also play a quick game of who does it better, Aussies or the US, and have plenty more laughs along the way. Loved this chat, and so proud of our young Aussie stars over in the US kicking goals.

Feb 17, 2022

Season 5 Episode 4, we chat to Aussie young gun and record breaker from Bond University Flynn Southam. In this podcast we discuss Flynn's, success in the pool at such a young age and goals he and his coaches Kyle Samuelson and Chris Mooney have for the next few years and beyond. We also discuss his coaches influence on his swimming so far particularly Kyle, and what he has learnt since Olympic Gold medal winning coach Chris Mooney has come to Bond. We discuss the ups and downs, and difficult periods he went through particularly during Covid lockdown in 2020. Flynn opens up and gives us an insight into how he was thinking during this time, and what strategies he employed to bring himself back out of them. We talk race plans as well as areas of his racing Flynn feels he can still improve a lot. And we talk about his mentor program MAD, how it started and why he loves it so much. To find out more about MAD please head to https://www.flynnsoutham.com/

Dec 16, 2021

Season 5 Ep 3, We sit down with the World Record Holder and now 2 time Olympic Champion in the Men's 100 Breaststroke, the man with a new book out right now "The Gladiator Mindset" Mr Adam Peaty. In this podcast we discuss his success in Tokyo and the challenges he faced this time around with Covid, a new family and now having the big responsibility on his shoulders of being the defending champion. We of course discuss his NEW BOOK "The Gladiator Mindset" and how it came about. We go through some of the important take always from the book and why he wanted to share his story and insights into how he became one of the biggest names in world swimming history. This is our final episode for 2021, we hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas and New Years from all of us here at Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast and can't wait to share more stories with you all in 2022. https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-gladiator-mindset-adam-peaty/book/9781529418422.html Above is the link of where you can buy Adam's best selling book, and just in time for Christmas. XMAS MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Dec 10, 2021

Season 5 Ep 2, We chat with new Bond Head Coach and 2 time Olympic coach for Australia Chris Mooney. In this podcast we discuss the big move down south to Bond University following what was an amazing 2020 Tokyo Olympic experience. What brought the move about, and what excited him about the future down on the Gold Coast. We of course get stuck into the Tokyo Olympic experience including Kaylee McKeown's phenomenal performances, rooming with Dean Boxall and the tremendous Australian Team Culture at the moment. Chris gives us some great insights into different training philosophies around rest and recovery, programming and planning and what he learned during the covid break in 2020. We also discuss our personal connection outside of the swimming world, how that came about and what they taught both of us about work life balance and what's really important.

Nov 19, 2021

Welcome to the season 5 premier of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast, and todays special guest is World Champ and Comm Games Gold medallist Shayna Jack. In this podcast, Shayna tells us how she has been feeling since being cleared to return to the pool a few months ago, and what goals she and coach Dean Boxall have set for the future now she is free to compete. We discuss her ban from 2019, how it came about, how she heard about it and the struggles she went through trying to process what she was going to do. We discuss the dark days through her ban, but also the strength and resolve Shayna had to persevere, never give up and fight her way back to where she is today. We also discuss how Swimming Australia could look at how they can better support athletes in the future who may be going through difficulties out of the pool, as well how the whole 2 year 3 month ban has helped Shayna realise she is much more than just an athlete and what other interests and passions she has outside of the pool now to help give her a great athlete/life balance. Genuinely one of my favourite chats since starting the podcast in 2018, its roar, its real and its honest and if your like me i don't think you can help but come away from this podcast with admiration and empathy for Shayna Jack for everything she has been through over the last 2 and a half years, and how she never gave up, stayed true to her self and is now coming back bigger and stronger than ever.

Oct 29, 2021

Season 4 Ep 40, Welcome to the 2021 Off The Blocks Swimming Awards Today we celebrate an amazing year of swimming not just here in Australia but from around the world, from the success of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, to some of the individual performances from our superstars this year it has been a year like no other and what better what to recap and pay tribute than with an awards show. Joining me to help announce the award winners are OTB Crew stars Lani Pallister and Lachlan Carter along with special guest, Tokyo Gold medallist Meg Harris. The star of the Shannon Rollason Podcast, Shannon Rollason comes on to help announce some awards among them, coach of the year. And Off The Blocks Expert Analyst Bobby Hurley also joins the awards to help announce the inaugural Off The Blocks Swimmer of the year. A great way to finish season 4 of the podcast, i hope you all enjoy it. See you in season 5

Oct 17, 2021

Season 4 Ep 39, we are finishing season 4 with a bang as our last interview for the season is with the greatest ever female athlete from an Olympic games, Australian and London Roar superstar Emma McKeon In this chat we get a tremendous insight into Emma's training and mindset leading up to Tokyo 2020, including her work with coach and mentor Michael Bohl. Emma tells us some of the things she focused on in preparation for the games both in and out of the pool. We go through her historic week in Tokyo including all the highlights with relay and individual success, and of course the break through moment of her win in the 100M Freestyle winning her first individual Olympic gold medal for Australia. We also talk a bit of ISL Season 3 and her team the London Roar, as well as have some fun with some google questions at the end. Hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen as this interview was recorded while Emma was on a boat sailing to Malta, nothing like a bit of rough sea's, and a brilliant chat with a 7 time Olympic medallist from Tokyo 2020 to anchor us home

Oct 14, 2021

Season 4 Ep 38, we sit down and chat with two time Olympian and Olympic medallist for Canada Sydney Pickrem. In this podcast Sydney and i go through all things ISL and the team she captains London Roar. We discuss what she loves about the Roar team in particular her teammates and racing for them. We even ask if she would change any of the rules in ISL if she was boss for the day, and ask her her prediction of who will be Season 3 champions, spoiler alert its London Roar all the way. Sydney and i also delve into the last 18months of training and competition and the ups and downs that come with being an elite swimmer. Some of the struggles she has been through, and of course the amazing moment of being on the podium with her Canadian teammates in Tokyo following the Women's 4x100 Medley relay. A great chat, with an awesome person and one you will not want to miss NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Oct 4, 2021

Season 4 Ep 37, we chat with NSW and Australian swimming rising star Josh Collett. In this podcast we chat with the young Knox Pymble speedster about his recent training and competing up in QLD due to lockdowns in Sydney. We discuss Josh's coach Dobbo and how much he has helped his swimming both physically and mentally. Josh gives us an insight into what makes Knox Pymble so successful as a club. We also get into his very successful 2021 Australian Age Champs on the Gold Coast this year, and how much he enjoyed racing again after 2020 being called off. We also touch on his experience at this years Olympic trials in Adelaide where he made the finals in the Men's 200 IM, what lessons did he take away? All that and a whole lot more. NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Oct 1, 2021

Season 4 Ep 36, we chat with Junior Australian Team member, multiple Australian Age Medallist and St Peters Western rising star Robert Thorpe. In this chat we discuss his move to QLD and the St Peters program coming from NSW. Being selected on the Junior Australian team this year and how hard he had worked to put himself on the list. Open water racing as well as distance swimming in the pool, and what goals he has set himself for the future. We also go through his amazing 2021 Australian Age Championships results from the Gold Coast and things that he is working on to be an even stronger competitor in the coming years. Great chat, with a young swimmer who has a lot of potential for Australian Swimming in the future NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Oct 1, 2021

Expert Analyst Bobby Hurley and I cover all things Season 3 of the ISL this week including the Death Match which saw DC Tridents, NY Breakers, Iron and Tokyo Frog Kings all racing for a spot in the playoffs come November. We also discuss Aussie breakout star Brendon Smith and how his stocks have continued to rise following his Olympic medal in Tokyo, as well as whether Brett Hawke is right and swimmers are lacking character these days and the ability to get viewers to want to watch the ISL product. We talk about how good it is for Aussie swimmers to be getting racing experience overseas right now, reminiscent of the Mare Nostrum tours from back in the day And we even give our NRL grand final winner predictions between Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs Don't miss it

Sep 29, 2021

Season 4 Ep 35, we chat with New Zealand Olympic and World Championship medallist coach Gary Hollywood. In this awesome podcast we chat to Gary about his amazing Tokyo Olympic experience with the NZ team and his superstar athlete Lewis Clareburt. Gary tells us what an enjoyable experience the games were for him and what lessons he took away. We also discuss Polyvagel, what it means and how it has been helping Gary become a better coach and what advice he has for other coaches out there who are interested in it. We talk about his home club Capital Swim Club and the team culture there, and a whole lot more NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Sep 23, 2021

Season 4 Ep 34, We chat with duel Olympian, 3 time Olympic Medallist for Australia from Tokyo and London Roar Superstar Kyle Chalmers. Despite our horrible WIFI, we managed to have a great chat about all things ISL Season 3 and how much he is loving being back in the Roar team this year. Especially when the team have changed their hair colour lol. We discuss the Aussie's success in Tokyo and what makes the dolphins culture right now so good. And of course we get into one of the most anticipated races of the past decade from Tokyo, when Kyle and Caleab Dressel went head to head in the Men's 100 Free final. Kyle gives us his thoughts on the race and how proud he is of the end result, but also how hungry it has made him for the next 3 years to come. This is one you won't want to miss NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Sep 23, 2021

Season 4 Ep 33, we chat with 5 time Olympian for Jamaica and World Record Holder Alia Atkinson. In this podcast Alia talks to us about Season 3 of the ISL and racing for her team London Roar, how much fun she is having and focusing on being sharp for the finals as the competition moves towards the pointy end. We also go through her amazing career talking about her 5 Olympic appearances, and becoming the world record holder on multiple occasions. Alia talks to us about how important it was to prove to herself and other about what is possible if you dream big and work hard, as she continues to inspire athletes from around the world. All that and a whole lot more. NEW MERCH ALERT - Our brand new OTB Crew shirts have arrived, click the link below to purchase your original OTB Crew T today and become a part of the Crew https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Sep 22, 2021

Season 4 Ep 32, we chat with one of New Zealand Swimming's rising stars of the pool and national medallist Phoebe Harris. In this podcast we discuss Phoebe's training through lockdown and motivated she is to be back in the pool training with her squad again. We go through how she got started in swimming, and talk about some of the adversities she has faced as a young swimmer in her career so far. Phoebe shares the disappointment of not being able to join US college Florida International University due to Covid, but how she has turned that into a positive and her plans for the future in NZ. We talk about her favourite stroke, Breaststroke and break down her 100m Breast race plan, and she answers some fun questions at the end which helps us get to know Phoebe away from the pool a bit more. All that and a whole lot more. Check Out Our New Line Of Merchandise - OTB Crew Shirts (Available Now) Link below https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise/p/style-01-wll4k

Sep 22, 2021

Expert Analyst and former world record holder Bobby Hurley joins me again to go through all things season 3 of the ISL from the last 4 matches. We discuss the Jackpot rule and skins events and do they help anyone other than the already strong teams? We go through each match and give our stand out performers from the teams. Could we entice some big names to come back to swimming and be a part of the ISL in the future? All that and a whole lot more ISL chat, don't miss it

Sep 16, 2021

Season 4 Ep 31, We chat with 2 time Olympic Gold Medallist for Team GB Tom Dean. In this podcast we discuss Tom's ISL team London Roar and when we can expect the Olympic Champion in action for Season 3 over in Italy. We go through his incredibly tough lead up to Tokyo having to overcome Covid not once but twice, which took it's toll on Tom, and he tells up how he got through it all and stayed focused. Tom takes us inside his amazing 200 Freestyle for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where he won Gold for Great Britian and achieved a childhood dream, as well as being a part of the dominant men's 4x200 Freestyle relay team with Duncan Scott, Matthew Richards and training partner James Guy as the boys brought home another Gold medal. We discuss his coach, his plans for the rest of the year and a whole lot more

Sep 15, 2021

Season 4 Ep 30, we chat with 2 time Olympic medallist from Tokyo for Team GB Luke Greenbank. In this podcast we discuss Season 3 of the ISL and competing for Luke's team the London Roar. We get into making his first Olympic Team for Tokyo, and his games experience. As well of course his amazing success in the Men's 200 Backstroke winning Bronze, and being a part of the Men's 4x100 Medley Relay team for GB that brought home a Silver medal as well. We talk about the success of his coach Mel Marshal and what a tremendous team culture they have built within their squad including Anna Hopkin and Adam Peaty. All that and a whole lot more

Sep 14, 2021

Season 4 Ep 29, We chat with Olympian and two time Olympic medallist Aussie Speed machine and NY Breaker, Matt Temple. In This Podcast we discuss his time over in Italy so far competing in Season 3 of the ISL with his team the NY Breakers, and how much Europe are loving the mullet. We also get into making his first Olympic team and how special that was with his teammate and fellow Olympic medallist Brendon Smith. We go through his experience in Tokyo and how much he loved being a part of the Aussie relays being a part of two Bronze medal teams, as well as his individual events including the Men's 100 Butterfly where he finished 5th in the final. All that and a whole lot more, you won't want to miss

Sep 13, 2021

Season 4 Ep 28, we are joined by owner and founder of one of the best dryland exercise programs in the country helping combine gymnastics core principals with swimming movements and fundamentals called Swimnastics, Kirsten Norden. In this podcast Kirsten explains to us all about SwimNastics and it's origins, which is doing such tremendous work in the swimming community right now all around the world. We go through all the pro's for swimmers and coaches who are using SwimNastics as a part of their program via zoom. We also get into the importance work life balance, and mental health and how big of a role being healthy and happy plays in how successful your work can be. Some great conversation that can apply to everyday life, not just swimmers. Dont Miss This Episode, One Of The Best Chats in 140 Podcasts

Sep 9, 2021

Season 4 Ep 27, We chat with Olympic Gold medalist from Tokyo and Team GB member Anna Hopkin In this podcast, Anna and I discuss her success in Tokyo with making the finals in the Women's 100 Freestyle and seeing the progression of the GB Women's 4x100 Freestyle relay team as they finished 5th at the Olympic Games. We get into the incredible performance of herself and teammates, Kathleen Dawson, James Guy and Adam Peaty in the Mixed 4x100 Medley relay, where team GB came away with the Gold medal and a world record. We also talk about her coach Mel Marshal and what impact she has had on her swimming career and helping her achieve the ultimate success in Tokyo. All that and a whole lot more

Sep 9, 2021

Season 4 Ep 26, we chat with Swimming Australia and Swimming Queensland young gun Ella Ramsay. In this podcast we discuss Ella's love for swimming and following in her fathers footsteps (2000 Sydney Olympian Heath Ramsay). We discuss training in such a successful environment with her team St Peters Western under Dean Boxall and Maxine Seear. We go into her incredibly successful 2021 Australian Age Champs and walking away with 14 medals in total, as well as her experience at the Olympic Trials in Adelaide and finishing 4th in the 200 IM. We talk about her coaches Dean and Maxine and how much they have helped lift her confidence and take her swimming to the next level, as well as what it's like to train with Australian Team Members like Ariarne Titmus, Mitch larking, Elijah Winnington and Mollie O'Callaghan All that and a whole lot more

Sep 8, 2021

Season 4 Ep 25, we chat to AIS Performance Hub Head Coach, and a man who has done it all when it comes to Swimming Coaching Shannon Rollason. In this podcast we chat about Shannon's success with Olympic Champ and former world record holder Jodie Henry as well as Alice Mills and many other athletes up at Chandler when they had that tremendous success between 2001 and 2004. We get into a key to that success and Shannon's thoughts around reverse periodisation as well. We go through his time coaching in Europe, where he spent time in Denmark and the UK and what he learned from his time overseas. As well as his current success as AIS Performance Hub Head Coach and getting Jess Hansen on the Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo. Yes sir it's a long one, but with such a great story teller like Shannon, and so many fantastic pieces of coaching advice all the way through it, this is one you will not want to miss.

Sep 7, 2021

In this ISL Season 3 chat, Off The Blocks Expert Analyst Bobby Hurley and I go through all the action from matches 3 and 4 of the regular season. We discuss Match 3 and the impressive Energy Standard victory, as well as Sarah Sjostrom and Siobhan Haughey's super fast racing. We discuss stand outs from each teams, and if there is a gap starting to develop already between the top teams and those who may miss the semi finals. We go through Match 4 and Caeleb Dressels MVP performance in another dominant display from the Cali Condors in their win, as well as LA Current and Australia's own Madi Wilson and her amazing performances so far making her and ISL Star who's stocks continue to rise. We preview the next two matches coming your way this week, as well as a whole lot more

Sep 3, 2021

Season 4 Ep 24, we chat with one of NSW and Australian Swimming's fastest rising stars of the pool, West Illawarra Swim Club's own Sydney Brown. In this chat we discuss how Sydney has been going during lockdown, as well as how much she enjoyed watching the Aussie during the Olympics in Tokyo. We get into her awesome 2021 Australian Age Championships results, both individually and with her relay team in West Illawarra Swim Club. Sydney tells us about her coach James as well and how much he has helped her swimming career as well as the tremendous team culture the club has built. All that and a whole lot more

Sep 3, 2021

Former World Record Holder and World Champion and Off The Blocks Expert Analyst Bobby Hurley helps me go through all the action in the first 2 Matches of the ISL Season 3. We discuss the strong rosters that both Energy Standard and Cali Condors have, as well as the great effort from Toronto Titans in their first match. Bobby does a tremendous job explaining some of the rules around the ISL concept for all the new comers to this fantastic concept, as well as have a look at some of the teams we haven't seen in action yet including London Roar. We also discuss the success of the Aussie Paralympic team in Tokyo, and the financial incentive disparity between Olympians and Paralympians in our country. Enjoy

Sep 1, 2021

Season 4 Ep 23, We chat with Team GB most decorated athlete from a single Olympic games Duncan Scott. In this podcast we talk to Duncan about his phenomenal performances in Tokyo, including his individual medals and being on the dais with teammate Tom Dean, as well as the electric swim Team GB produced in the Men's 4x200 Freestyle to win Gold and dominate the field. We discuss race plans, and training leading up to the games as well. We get into Season 3 of the ISL and him racing again for the London Roar, as well as answering some Google questions that clearly the whole world have been trying to find out about the Scottish superstar. All that and a whole lot more

Aug 31, 2021

Season 4 Ep 22, we talk with a man helping change the dialogue we use around mental fitness and well being with his phenomenal organisation Gotcha4Life, Mr Gus Worland. In This podcast, Gus talks to us about how Gotcha4Life was started, struggles around mental fitness in todays climate and how we can identify them in others and in ourselves, reaching out and talking to a friend about how your feeling, as well as changing the way we think about being a man in 2021. Its a fantastic chat and one i am very proud of, this isn't a podcast just for swimmers, this is a podcast for everyone. Hope You enjoy Head to the Gotcha4Life website below for more details on this amazing group of people. https://www.gotcha4life.org/

Aug 26, 2021

Season 4 Ep 21, We chat you young superstar of the Australian Olympic Team, 3 Time Olympic Medallist and New Junior World Record Holder in the 17yrs 200 Freestyle Mollie O'Callaghan. In this podcast we talk to Mollie about making her first ever Senior Australian team at just 17 in Adelaide and what a massive week that was. We discuss training camp in Cairns. Of Course we go through her amazing swims in Tokyo as a part of the Women's relay teams, including the 4x200 where she led off with a 1.55 and broke the junior world record. We also talk about her Coach and master motivator Dean Boxall and how important it was having him their with her at the games. All that and a whole lot more OUT RIGHT NOW - ALL NEW - OTB CREW SHIRTS Be a part of the Crew and buy one today https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise

Aug 25, 2021

Season 4 Ep 20, we chat to 4 time Olympic Medallist from Tokyo, Aussie Superstar Kaylee Mckeown In this podcast Kaylee takes us through her amazing performances at the 202 Olympic Games including her Gold medal winning individual 100 and 200 Backstroke, we talk race plans and training for the events and which set helps let her know she is ready to race fast. We discuss her long-time coach and mentor Chris Mooney and what he has meant to her journey and how special it was to share those moments with him in Tokyo. We also talk about the Aussie relay success, what her plans are from here and even have some fun with some google questions. OUT RIGHT NOW - ALL NEW - OTB CREW SHIRTS Be a part of the Crew and buy one today https://www.offtheblocksswimmingacademy.com/otb-crew-merchandise

Aug 18, 2021

Season 4 Ep 19, we chat with one of Samoan Swimming's brightest stars in the pool Kokoro Frost. In this podcast we discuss his coach and 1996 Olympian Jon Winter, we chat about training and race plans, representing Samoa and what it was like to compete with a home crowd. Goals for the future, his amazing sponsor Arena and so much more.

Aug 13, 2021

Season 4 Ep 18, we chat with Tokyo Olympic Champion in the Women's 400 and 200m Freestyle Ariarne Titmus. In this chat we discuss with Arnie all about her amazing performances at the games including on night one when she won the 400m Freestyle, beating the legend that is Katie Ledecky and brought a nation to their feet. We get into her training and preparations for Tokyo, mentally approaching a big week of competition and staying in control, her coach Dean Boxall and their special partnership that helped her achieve the success she did at the Olympics, and a whole lot more.....

Aug 12, 2021

Season 4 Ep 17, we chat with Olympic Bronze Medallist from the Women's 10km Marathon Swim Kareena Lee In this chat we discuss Kareena's incredible swim in Tokyo to become the first ever Australian to medal in an Olympic Marathon Swimming Event. We discuss her coach JR and what an influence he has had on her career. We talk about her race plan, the conditions in Tokyo and a whole lot more. Don't miss this chat with a women who made history in Tokyo

Aug 11, 2021

Season 4 Ep 16, we chat with Olympic Gold and Bronze Medallist from Tokyo 2020 Zac Stubblety Cook In this chat, Zac and i discuss his unbelievable swim in the Men's 200 Breaststroke to win Gold for Australia, we discuss his relay success as well with a Bronze in the Mixed Medley Relay, as well as team culture, racing at the biggest event in the world, his coach Vince Raleigh and a whole lot more.

Aug 6, 2021

Season 4 Ep 15, I am joined by Lewis Clareburt, Erika Fairweather, Zac Reid and Carina Doyle from the New Zealand Olympic Swim Team. The NZ Olympians discuss their time over in Tokyo, the experiences of racing at an Olympic Games and what lessons they took away, shenanigans in the Olympic village with stuff going missing, Cardboard Beds, Rising to challenges, Fast racing, Banter and a whole lot more.

Aug 6, 2021

Season 4 Ep 14, One of Australia's greatest ever Olympians Michael Klim and I go through all the action from the pool over in Tokyo last week at the Olympic Games We discuss is Caeleb Dressell the new Michael Phelps, Emma McKeons dominance, What other sports from these games has caught Klimmy's eye, Brisbane 2032 and what that means for swimming in Australia, and some of his favourite head to head races over what was an historic week of swimming in Tokyo. All that and a whole lot more.

Aug 5, 2021

Season 4 Ep 13, we chat with Aussie Swimming Legends Giaan Rooney and Bobby Hurley about all the action from the pool in Tokyo last week. We discuss some topics of conversation surrounding the week including selection on Australian relay teams, Cate Campbell and Emily Seebohm's amazing legacy after 4 Olympic Games, Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety Cook and the rest of the Australian team's incredible performances, Dean Boxall's passion and a whole lot more.

Aug 1, 2021

Bobby Hurley and I wrap up finals sessions 7 and 8 of the Olympic Swimming Program over in Tokyo. We Go Through Men's 100 Fly - Dressell Break World Record and Wins Women's 200 Back-Mckeown and Seebohm go 1,3 and celebrate together on the podium Women's 800 Free-Ledecky v Titmus one more time, Ledecky retains her crown as the distance queen. Mixed 4x100 IM Relay-Peaty proves the difference as Team GB win Gold, with Aussies grabbing a Bronze Men's 50 Free- Dressell dominates again, Women's 50 Free-McKeon dominates again Men's 1500 Free- Bobby Finke does it again Women's 4x100 IM Relay-McKeown, Hodges, McKeown and Campbell bring home one final Gold medal for Australia Men's 4x100 IM Relay-Team USA win, with Dressell going a 49.0, and Team GB Silver with Peaty going a 56.5

Jul 30, 2021

In This Podcast we go through Men's 100 Fly Semi-Milak looks good, Dressell flexes and goes 49.7 Women's 200 Breast-South African Shoenmaker wins in NEW WORLD RECORD Men's 100 Back-Rylov makes it a double and goes back to back Women's 100 Free-Cometh the hour, Cometh the Champ Emma McKeon wins Gold, Cate Campbell at her 4th Olympic Games races home for Bronze Men's 200 IM-Wang of China gets the job done with Gold, Duncan Scott races home for Silver Women's 200 Back- Emily Seebohm shows her experience qualifying for tomorrows final fastest

Jul 29, 2021

Join Former World Record Holder and World Champion Bobby Hurley and I, as we go through all the action in the pool from Finals session number 4 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. We Chat About Men's 800 Free- Fink from USA, Fink outta nowhere Men's 200 Breast-Zac Stubblety-Cook wins for Australia and takes Gold Women's 100 Free Semi-Mckeon and Hueghey look strong, Cate Campbell looking comfortable as well Men's 200 Back Semi-Rylov in great form and not looking like slowing down in the final Women's 200 Fly-New fan fav of mine Zhang Yufei of China wins in a dominant performance Men's 100 Free-Dressell and Chalmers went in as favourites and .06 separated them in the end as Dressell wins Women's 200 Breast Semi-South Africa dominate as Shoenmaker and Corbett win their semi finals Men's 200 IM Semi-Scott, Wang and Seto go into the final fastest, is that the way it will be tomorrow Women's 4x200 Free Relay-Major upset as China takes Gold, USA getting Silver and Australia a Bronze medal

Jul 28, 2021

Join Former World Record Holder and World Champion Bobby Hurley and I, as we go through all the action in the pool from Finals session number 4 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. We Chat About Men's 100 Free Semi- Dressell looks sharp, everyone swimming 47's it's going to be a close final tomorrow Women's 200 Free-Ariarne Titmus continues to dominate by winning another Gold for Australia Men's 200 Fly-Milak did what Milak does, dominates and wins Women's 200 Fly Semi-Zheng Yufei looks too good for the field in tomorrows final Men's 200 Breast Semi- Kamminga and Stubblety-Cook dominate their semi's, Let's go Zac in the final Women's 200 IM-Ohashi makes it a double and wins the 200 IM as well, such a great moment for Japan Women's 1500 Free-The Greatest Women's swimmer of all time Katie Ledecky creates history as the first ever Gold medallist in the Women's 1500 Freestyle. Great race from Sullivan of USA also. Men's 4x200 Free Relay-Emotional scenes as the dominant Great Britain team win Gold, a gallant Aussie team fight their way to a Bronze medal anchored by a future star for Australian Swimming Tommy Neill "It's better than lego"

Jul 27, 2021

Season 4 Ep 12, we chat with 2 time Olympian, World Champ and Comm Games Medallist for Australia David McKeon. In this chat we discuss everything Tokyo Olympics including his Sister Emma McKeon's success so far in the pool. We talk about his own Olympic experiences in London and Rio as well as how exciting it is having the Olympic Games coming to Brisbane in 2032 and what the athletes can expect with a home games. And we discuss the success the family swim school has had with McKeon Swim School down on the south coast in NSW, producing Olympians like Emma, himself and Jarrod Poort. All that and a whole lot more.

Jul 27, 2021

F#@* Yeah what a finals session we just witnessed, join Bobby Hurley and I as we go through all the action of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Finals session 3. We Chat About. Women's 200 Free Semi - Titmus and Ledecky rivalry continues, congrats to Madi Wilson on making the final Men's 200 Free- Great Britain Quinella with Tom Dean claiming Gold and Duncan Scott SIlver Women's 100 Back-Kaylee Mckeown beats a red hot field to win Gold for Australia, F#@* Yeah Men's 100 Back-Russia Quinella with Rylov and Kolesnikov going 1,2. Women's 100 Breast-Major upset with 17yr Lydia Jacoby winning Gold Men's 200 Fly Semi - Milak Dominates, Chad Le Clos continues to show why he can't be dismissed Women's 200 IM Semi- USA Young Guns Douglass and Walsh head into tomorrows final as fastest qualifiers

Jul 26, 2021

Join Bobby Hurley and I as we go through all the action of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic finals session 2 We talk about Women's 100 Fly - Emma McKeon claims Bronze Men's 200 Free Semi - Duncan Scott makes his mark Women's 100 Breast Semi - Shoenmaker beats Lily King in New Comm Games Record Men's 100 Breast- The King Adam Peaty continues his reign Women's 400 Free - Aussie Ariarne Titmus dethrones Katie Ledecky and wins Gold for Australia Men's 100 Back Semi - Murphy and Kolesnikov step up as we head towards tomorrows finals Women's 100 Back Semi - Throw a blanket over them tomorrow in the final, McKeown, Masse and Smith Men's 4x100 Free Relay - USA claim Gold, Italy Silver, and Australia Bronze with a phenomenal anchor leg from the reigning Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers

Jul 25, 2021

Join Bobby Hurley and I as we go through all the action of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic finals session 1 We talk about Men's 400 IM - Aussie Brendan Smith Bronze Medal Women's 100 Fly Semi - The final is going to be a close race Men's 400 Free - Aussie Jack McLoughlan Silver Medal Women's 400 IM - Japans first Gold Medal at home with Ohashi Men's 100 Breast - Adam Peaty strong, Kamminga closing the gap slightly Women's 4x100 Free Relay - Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon, Cate Campbell, win Gold for Australia in a NEW WORLD RECORD time.

Jul 25, 2021

Season 4 Ep 11, with action kicking off in Tokyo for the Olympic Games we look back at our chats with 4 of the Superstar Swimmers representing NZ at their first Olympic Games. Four absolute legends, we are so thankful to have them as friends of the podcast and we wish them and the rest of the NZ team all the best over the next week.

Jul 24, 2021

Season 4 Ep 10, we sit down and chat with 2 time Olympian, World Champs, Comm Games medallist, Aussie legend Elka Whalan (Elka Graham when she was in the pool), as she helps me discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In this chat Elka and i discuss Tokyo and all the action we are looking forward to seeing in the pool, as well as her own amazing career for Australia and some of her best experiences with the team. We also discuss Brisbane 2032 and what that means for the next generation of swimming stars for Australia. All that and a whole lot more.

Jul 22, 2021

Season 4 Ep 9, we sit down with former Short Course World Record holder and World Champion Bobby Hurley to preview all of the Men's Events in the pool at the Upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Comprehensive guide to who we think the big players will be when action kicks off in Tokyo Don't Miss It

Jul 22, 2021

Season 4 Ep 8, we sit down with former Short Course World Record holder and World Champion Bobby Hurley to preview all of the Women's Events in the pool at the Upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Comprehensive guide to who we think the big players will be when action kicks off in Tokyo Don't Miss It

Jul 16, 2021

Season 4 Ep7 Part 2, we continue our chat with Brant Best about all things Sprint Freestyle. This is a talk we recorded 1 year ago for Swimming Queensland as a part of their High Performance Podcast and I thought it would be a nice change for the Off The Blocks audience to hear from an Aussie Coach who has done it all, so I'm sharing it with you all now. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for a brilliant chat as part two of my chat with a man widely regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the world of swimming, Brant Best concludes.

Jul 12, 2021

Season 4 Ep6 Part 1, we chat all things Sprint Freestyle with former Australian team coach and current Queensland coach and club development officer Brant Best This is a talk we recorded 1 year ago for Swimming Queensland as a part of their High Performance Podcast and I thought it would be a nice change for the Off The Blocks audience to hear from an Aussie Coach who has done it all, so I'm sharing it with you all now. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for a brilliant chat with a man widely regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the world of swimming, Brant Best.

Jul 3, 2021

Season 4 Ep5, we chat all things Individual Medley with Australian and Queensland coaching legend Michael Bohl. This is a talk we recorded for Swimming Queensland as a part of their High Performance Podcast and i thought it would be a nice change for the Off The Blocks audience to hear from an Aussie Coach who has done it all, so I'm sharing it with you all now. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for a brilliant chat with a man widly regarded as one of Australia's greatest ever swimming coaches Michael Bohl.

Mar 25, 2021

Season 4 Ep4, we chat with 3rd generation French Olympian, ISL superstar Beryl Gastaldello. In this chat we discuss Beryl's training at the moment, her first Olympic experience in Rio, her journey to get their and how she is tracking on the road to Tokyo 2021. We also get raw and real about Beryl's experiences with depression and anxiety, as she opens up about her journey to the great place she is at today. All that and a whole lot more

Mar 11, 2021

Season 4 Ep 3, we chat with current Woman's 100 Freestyle Olympic Champion from 2016 in Rio Penny Oleksiak. In this chat we discuss Penny's fast rise to superstardom from age group swimming to being Olympic Champion at just 16. We go through her plans for Tokyo, her work with Michael Phelps and the Phelps brand, as well as discuss the challenges that face and defending Olympic champion. All that and a whole lot more.

Mar 5, 2021

Season 4 (Part 2) Ep 2, we continue our chat with Australian Dolphins team member Mitch Larkin. In this episode we discuss Mitch's processes before a race and during,his incredible 2018 Comm Games on the Gold Coast. life after swimming, as well as dealing with the media during difficult times of your career and life. All that and a whole lot more.

Feb 25, 2021

Season 4 (Part 1) Ep 1, we chat with Australian Swimming Superstar Mitch Larkin. In this premier episode, we chat to Mitch about his amazing career so far, with all the highlights and learning moments along the way. As well as his goals for the future and what we can expect in 2021.

Feb 18, 2021

We are now just 7 days away from Season 4 of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast premiering for 2021, and to get you all ready to go here is a best of season 3 episode all around a champions mindset. We also celebrate our 100th episode by revisiting a very special former guest of the show to say thank you so keep your ears out for that. It's good to be back :)