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Swim Chats

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

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How do I listen to Swim Chats?

Swim Chats is a swimming podcast from Shona Riddell. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.

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  1. Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads while you stream Swim Chats.
  2. Or stream right here. Tap play on any episode above. No app needed.
  3. Follow for new-episode alerts. Hit Follow to add Swim Chats to your library. New episodes push to your feed the moment the show publishes.
  4. Or subscribe in any podcast app. Swim Chats ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

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Where can I listen to Swim Chats?
Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams Swim Chats alongside scores and clips. Swim Chats also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
What is Swim Chats about?
Swim Chats covers swimming news, analysis, and conversations from Shona Riddell.
Is Swim Chats still active?
Yes. The most recent episode dropped yesterday.
Can I follow Swim Chats for new-episode alerts?
Yes. Hit Follow at the top of this page (or in the Spot Sports app) to get a push the moment a new episode drops.

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Episodes

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Yesterday • 1 hr 23 min

Corrina Connor on swimming NZ's Triple Crown, extreme ice miles, and having fun in inhospitable conditions

R

June 18, 2026 • 55 min

Ruby Fresh's Eddie Spearing on designing wetsuits, running the Ruby swim, and the joys of Lake Wānaka

S

May 26, 2026 • 44 min

Swimming and sea poems with special guest Sinéad Kehoe

M

May 21, 2026 • 48 min

Mountains to Sea Wellington’s Zoe Studd on the joys, challenges and possibilities of connecting people with the water

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May 8, 2026 • 59 min

‘Jump In’ author Nicola McCloy on NZ’s best swimming spots – and how she found them

R

April 22, 2026 • 43 min

RE-RELEASE – Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our ANZAC tribute (with special guest John Hancock)

T

April 13, 2026 • 40 min

Triple Crown swimmer Wen Erh Hsu on the importance of enjoying every stroke

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April 6, 2026 • 58 min

Seti Afoa on running Samoa Events, learning to swim, and overcoming our fear of the deep

K

March 25, 2026 • 51 min

Kate Wareham on learning to swim with epilepsy

D

March 18, 2026 • 59 min

Dr Abi Lafbery on wild swimming, waterways, and how we swim in a changing world

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