
Shona Riddell
Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast and become a Swim Buddy via patreon.com/SwimChats
April 13, 2026 • 40 min
Triple Crown swimmer Wen Erh Hsu on the importance of enjoying every stroke
April 6, 2026 • 58 min
Seti Afoa on running Samoa Events, learning to swim, and overcoming our fear of the deep
March 25, 2026 • 51 min
March 18, 2026 • 59 min
Dr Abi Lafbery on wild swimming, waterways, and how we swim in a changing world
February 23, 2026 • 1 hr 1 min
2.3 Bryn Williams on building confidence, feeling the rhythm, and enjoying our ocean playground
February 9, 2026 • 47 min
2.2 Danielle Falconer’s 40km swim for dementia: why every stroke matters
January 4, 2026 • 43 min
2.1. Laura Quilter on returning to competitive swimming, coaching herself, and keeping it fun