This week on the Night Swim Podcast, we're covering some of the biggest stories in competitive swimming. We discuss Adam Peaty's emotional interview after a difficult race, why Eva Okaro has withdrawn from the remainder of her summer competitions due to injury, and USA Swimming's decision to move its livestream coverage to YouTube. We also debate whether Caeleb Dressel is truly back, break down the "250K or a 47.7" dilemma, examine Cam's focus on the 100-meter event, and explain why fixing your start could be the biggest key to dropping time. Join Dax and Elvis for race analysis, honest opinions, and the latest news from the swimming world.Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:48 - Adam Peaty Crying16:10 - Eva Okaro Withdraws from Competition28:54 - USA Swimming Moves Stream to Youtube34:24 - Is Caeleb Back?50:34 - 250k or 47.71:16:33 - cam training for the 1001:24:41 - Perfect Start🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.#NightSwimPod #Swimming

Welcome back to Night Swim Podcast! 🌊This episode is packed with some of the biggest conversations in swimming right now.🏊 Topics in this episode:Timecodes0:00 - Intro5:02 - The New Sports Camera Rules Explained25:00 - Australia's New Swim Contracts: Too Late or Game-Changer?33:55 - Gary Hall Jr.'s Gambling Idea Has Swimming Fans Furious43:07 - The CSL's $1 Million Gamble Could Change Swimming Forever53:01 - The Coaching Ego Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About1:10:16 - Hubert Kos vs. Kristóf Milák: Team Loyalty or Public Betrayal?1:25:25 - Would You Trust AI to Coach Olympic Swimmers?Swimming is entering a new era filled with major debates, unexpected changes, and questions about the future of the sport. In this episode, we dive into the biggest swimming stories, including the Hubert Kos and Kristóf Milák controversy, Gary Hall Jr.'s bold gambling proposal, Australia's new swimmer contracts, the latest sports camera developments, the CSL's ambitious $1 million investment, the role of AI in coaching Olympic athletes, and the growing issue of coaching ego. From elite athlete decisions to technology, money, and leadership, we explore the topics that could shape the future of swimming.#Swimming #SwimmingNews #OlympicSwimming #SwimPodcast #CompetitiveSwimming #WorldAquatics #SwimmingCommunity #SwimTalk

Welcome back to Night Swim Podcast! 🌊This episode is packed with some of the biggest conversations in swimming right now.🏊 Topics in this episode:Timecodes0:00 - Intro4:35 - Why poor posture and weak back strength could be limiting your performance in the pool.18:50 - Why coaches say mimicking swimming on dryland may actually hurt your technique.29:56 - The hilarious story behind Michael Phelps allegedly blocking Elvis.35:05 - Does Summer McIntosh Owe Fans an Explanation? The Debate Dividing the Swimming World1:00:19 - Our honest first reactions to the new College Swimming League (CSL)1:20:31 - Did Teri McKeever cross the line? We discuss the difference between tough coaching and abuse1:45:30 - The biggest back-half speed training mistake that slows swimmers down.From elite race strategy and technique breakdowns to coaching philosophy, controversial topics, and behind-the-scenes stories from the swimming world, this episode has something for swimmers, coaches, parents, and fans alike.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share so you never miss future swimming discussions, interviews, and training insights.#Swimming #NightSwimPodcast #CompetitiveSwimming #SwimTraining #SwimTechnique🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Should elite athletes be required to publicly disclose their Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows dive into one of the most controversial topics in Olympic sports—whether the current TUE system is transparent enough and if it can be exploited for a competitive advantage.The discussion explores athlete privacy, WADA regulations, anti-doping policies, medications like Adderall and asthma treatments, and whether making TUEs public would strengthen trust in elite competition.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Egor Kornev is becoming one of the most interesting names in sprint freestyle. After throwing down elite times in the 50 free and 100 free, Dax and Elvis discuss whether the Russian sprinter is a real threat to Cam McEvoy, how his stroke compares to Caeleb Dressel, and why his unusual style could still get even faster.Is Egor Kornev the next big name in sprint swimming? Let us know in the comments.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Swimming has world-class athletes—but why does the sport still struggle to capture mainstream attention?In this episode, Dax and Elvis break down why swimming lacks compelling storylines, whether USA Swimming is doing enough to market the sport, the impact of Block Party meets, the role of LSCs, and why emotional storytelling—not just fast times—is the key to growing swimming.They also discuss why the Enhanced Games generated so much interest and what competitive swimming can learn from it.💬 What do you think is the biggest thing holding swimming back? Let us know in the comments.

What if the biggest opportunity in swimming isn't faster training—but better funding?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows explore how billionaire philanthropists like Gina Rinehart have helped support Australian swimmers and ask an important question:Why isn't this happening everywhere?The conversation dives into athlete funding, sponsorships, philanthropy, USA Swimming, World Aquatics, NIL opportunities, and why swimming organizations may be leaving millions of dollars on the table.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new athlete grant—but is it really helping Olympic athletes, or is it simply replacing funding that already existed?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows break down the IOC's athlete grant program, discuss how Olympic funding has worked in the past, and share firsthand experiences with financial support during their own elite swimming careers.They also debate whether this new grant is genuine progress or simply a public relations move following recent criticism of athlete compensation.

Jordan Crooks is officially making his return to competitive swimming, and the swimming world is paying attention.In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows discuss Jordan Crooks' comeback, what time away from the pool could mean for his performance, and whether elite swimmers can return stronger after taking an extended break.The conversation also looks at past comeback stories, sprint swimming, training philosophy, and why Jordan Crooks may have all the tools needed to compete at the highest level once again.

Former world champion Jessica Hardy is back in the pool—but is it really a comeback?In this episode, Dax and Elvis debate whether Jessica Hardy's return deserves the "comeback" label or if it's simply a swimmer getting back in the water. They question the role of swimming media, discuss what actually makes a comeback meaningful, and explore why some stories capture headlines while others don't.The conversation quickly expands into a bigger discussion about why competitive swimming struggles to generate excitement, what fans actually care about, and how the sport can become more engaging.Do you think Jessica Hardy is making a real comeback? Let us know in the comments.