About this episode
Is THIS the moment pro swimming finally levels up? Dax and Elvis break down why the sport might be entering a true Golden Age , how marketing and personality could’ve changed everything a decade ago, and why swimmers no longer need an Olympic medal to build a real career. From Roy Burch’s early social media blueprint to the rise and fall of ISL, to how Team Elite, ASAP Miami, and pro groups almost created a rivalry era… this episode dives into the alternate timeline where pro swimming becomes entertainment— and why it still can. We also cover: Why pro swimming ≠ Olympic swimming How eyeballs became more valuable than medals Why the old guard missed the moment What USA Swimming and the next generation need to change How Dax & Elvis would build the pro swimming ecosystem TODAY Drop a comment: Do YOU think we're entering the Golden Age—or did we already miss it? 👉 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell to support the pod and push swimming into its next era. Night Swim Podcast — No lifeguards allowed.