Episodes

6d ago

After a sunny circuit of the reservoir, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about social anxiety, full moon lady dips and Beth’s new career as a photo journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10

After a silent circuit round the reservoir, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about Black Friday bargains and brain rot, adventuring (not coasteering), and Surfers Against Sewage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3

After a sad solo swim, Beth Morrey returns to the studio to wang on with Marianne Levy about badges, royalty, and the logistics of posing with sheets of ice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26

Following a glacial seven degree swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about weeing (again), whiskey breathing, and why cold water helps with anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19

After a bracing swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming in shopping centres, sexy swimming in diplomatic dramas, and the unfathomable logistics of weeing in kit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12

After another carpe diem swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming in the dark, Christmas adverts and ICE MILES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5

After a chilly 10-degree swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about new kit, Keanu Reeves and Christmas. Oh, and haircuts - Marianne got one; no one noticed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29

After a dawn dip, almost in the dark, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about the magic (or otherwise) of learning to swim, matchy-matchy kit, and a very handsome fox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22

Has Dryrobe season begun? After a chilly swim, with mouths full of biscuit, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about stylish (and sturdy) kit, what to listen to during a swim (or a run), an intriguing casting call opportunity, and swimming with your mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15

After a rainy swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming friendships, romantic swimming, weight-bearing exercise, and drawing pin injuries – pinjuries? Marianne also manages to use the words ‘Plop’ and ‘Meniscus’ in the same sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8

After a cold swim and a flirtation with the after-drop, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about skinny dipping, celebrity guests and World Rivers Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1

Post-swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about dream guests, a new wild swimming report, swimming art and naked swimming… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24

Following an early morning swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about productivity, the return of the unique ‘pants-tarctic’ pelvic sensation, and waterlogged billionaires. Marianne also shares some hot-off-the-press career news… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17

After a dark evening ‘Michaelmas’ swim heralding the arrival of Autumn, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about booby swimsuits, Etsy gift-giving and the Rules of Saunas. Join them in this brand new series that slides into winter swimming… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25

In a salty, sun-drenched holiday special, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about their respective summer breaks, and the places they swam. Subjects covered include protecting beach valuables, dancing with dolphins, the evils of jellyfish, weeds and sand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16

Following a super-hot evening swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return to wang on over mojitos, discussing lake redevelopment plans, the exclusive Serpentine Club, and why they are the Ant & Dec of the wild swimming world. This is the last episode in the current series – Marianne and Beth will return in the Autumn with more wanging on about wild swimming. But watch out for a Holiday Special over the summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9

After packing the bare minimum, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey get back from 1K in the water to rejoice in JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out), ponder the life-challenge of buying a good swimsuit, and the simultaneous temptation and impossibility of Canary Wharf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2

Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from a hot ‘holidayish’ swim, to wang on about BBC Radio London, the middle of Lidl, and intermittent fasting. They also roundly condemn the pastime of coasteering, without any intention of trying it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come back from ‘an Ibiza swim’ to discuss sun tan lotion, Guardian doom-mongering, Newfoundland rescues, and the Wickelfisch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18

Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from their reservoir to wang on about failed holiday swims, a disturbing Alfred Hitchcock moment, and Beth’s new novel which is not about wild swimming. They also discuss their grand plan to swim a route in the shape of a penis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11

A booze-fuelled episode, as Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from an evening swim and enjoy a tipple as they discuss seagulls, smooth jazz and gross lake slime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4

Despite feeling ill, Marianne Levy braves the waters with fellow Wanger Beth Morrey, and afterwards they discuss celebrity lookalikes, sharks and cold water entry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28

After a stealth perfect swim, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey talk about how to carve out moments for yourself, Marianne explains why the lake is her version of a Netflix Christmas movie smalltown boyfriend, and Beth invents a new term for pointless leisure time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21

Mumbling through mouthfuls of cake, Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy discuss celebrity spots, swimsuit envy and the wild swimming backlash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14

Returning from a balmy 14-degree swim, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey discuss Beth’s watery musical performance, manifesting good weather, swimming group names, and finally offer some not-very-apologetic corrections and clarifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7

Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy bring you a HOLIDAY SPECIAL, reporting back on their wild swims in Cornwall and France before moving on to debate exactly what constitutes a wild swim, and jubilantly discussing feedback from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30

After a cold-water encounter with some amorous coots, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey talk wild swimming snacks, Thames Water, and tips for newbie swimmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come straight in from a 10-degree swim to discuss bits of kit, body image and aggressive geese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about their latest swim and its effect on their lady bits, and take a deep dive into some of wild swimming’s biggest fears – the truly frightening, the unexpected and the plain puzzling. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram . New episodes drop every Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9

After a cold swim that lasted a little too long, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey warm up with Dryrobe debate, dramatic rescues, temperature mansplainers and wild wild swimming parties. Follow us on Instagram , and we'll see you next Wanger Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey introduce themselves as the Wild Swimming Wangers, always wanging on about the water they just got in. This episode features monsters of the deep, a sport versus art symposium, and the question of just how far you’d go to satisfy your urge for a quick dip. New episodes dropping every Wednesday. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31

Writers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come to you fresh from a dip in their local reservoir, to discuss their wild swimming exploits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.