Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast

Off The Blocks with Hannah Miley (Season 2) Ep 35

Season 2 Ep 35, we chat with 3 time Olympian, Great Britain and Scotland legend Hannah Miley. In this podcast we chat with Hannah about her training during Covid-19 in the very cold Scottish lakes, training under her coach and dad Patrick Miley, her amazing career so far with all the highlights including 2012 London Olympics and 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. As well we discuss training programs, her plans for the future, we have some fun and test her knowledge of Aussie Slang, and talk about her very clever dog Poppy

Off the Blocks with Lewis Clareburt (Season 2) Ep 34

Season 2 Ep 34, we chat with Commonwealth Games and World Championship medallist and New Zealand superstar Lewis Clareburt. In this podcast we discuss the early days in the pool, playing other sports, his swimming career so far including his Comm Games experience, and of course last years incredible swim to get Bronze at the 2019 World Championships in South Korea.

Off The Blocks with Brad Ashby (Season 2) Ep33

Season 2 Ep 33, we chat with New Zealand star of the pool and 2016 Rio Olympian Brad Ashby. In this podcast we discuss his training through corona virus, getting back in the pool now, his early days as a swimmer as well as his fantastic career so far. We touch on his Olympic experience, racing Michael Phelps, Comm Games on the Gold Coast and his goals and plans for the future.

Off The Blocks with James Roberts (Season 2) Ep 32

Season 2 Ep32, we chat with Australian and Gold Coast Sprinter and 2 time Olympian James Roberts. In this podcast James and i go through how he has handled the pandemic, slowly getting back in the pool, his early days in swimming, as well as his fantastic career in the pool so far along with it's incredible challenges that came with it and how he found ways to overcome each challenge. 

Off The Blocks with Clyde Lewis (Season 2) Ep 31

Season 2 Ep 31, we chat with Dolphins team member and World Champs Gold Medallist Clyde Lewis. In this podcast we discuss Clyde's early days in the pool, his transition from junior athlete to elite, his career so far with all the lessons along the way, his coach Dean Boxall and of course his amazing 1.44.90 in the 200 Freestyle at last years World Championships in South Korea.

Off The Blocks with Brenden Hall (Season 2) Ep30

Season 2 Ep 30, we chat with Aussie Paralympic legend, Paralympic Gold medallist and world record holder Brenden Hall. In this podcast we chat with Brenden about how he has been through the pandemic, his drive towards Tokyo 2021, his amazing inspirational swimming career so far with all the highlights. As well as his studies, plans for the future and a whole lot more.

Off The Blocks with Travis Mahoney (Season 2) Ep 29

Season 2 Ep 29, we chat with Dolphins team member, Individual Medley Champion and Olympian Mr Travis Mahoney. In this podcast we discuss getting back in the pool following covid-19, his early days in the pool, his love all sports, his career so far, hidden motivations and of course his involvement with the International Swimming League

Off The Blocks with Daniel Kowalski (Season 2) Ep 28

Season 2 Ep 28, we chat with Australian Swimming Legend and 2 x Olympian Daniel Kowalski. In this podcast we discuss moving to Australia at a young age, starting his training in Adelaide, his amazing International swimming career, the many set backs he had through out his journey, and how he always managed to overcome them, as well as his great memories of training back on the Gold Coast at the Miami pool with coach Dennis Cottrell and superstar teammates. 

Off The Blocks with Nick Sloman (Season 2) Ep27

Season 2 Ep 27, we chat with Australian Open Water Champion and Pan Pacs medalist Nick Sloman. In this podcast we discuss Nicks training in the ocean up on the Sunshine Coast during Covid-19, his introduction into swimming, as well as his career so far in the pool and in the Ocean. We also go through some of the amazing countries Nick has competed at, the varied conditions he has had to face in open water racing and his big moments so far with Pan Pacs and World Swim Series

Off The Blocks with Minna Atherton (Season 2) Ep 26

Season 2 Ep 26, we chat with Dolphins team member and Brisbane Backststroker Minna Atherton. On this podcast we discuss Minna's introduction into swimming, her career so far, her coach David Lush, the International Swimming League and of course her phenomenal 100m Backstroke short course world record she broke last year.

Off The Blocks with Alex Graham (Season 2) Ep 25

Season 2 Ep 25, we chat with Dolphins team member and World Championship gold medalist Alex Graham. In this podcast we discuss how Covid-19 has affect Alex and his training, his career in the pool starting down in Melbourne and the move up to the Gold Coast and all the lessons along the way, and of course we go through his part in 2019 World Championship 4x200 Freestyle relay Gold medal along with teammates Clyde Lewis, Mack Horton and Kyle Chalmers.

Off The Blocks with Petria Thomas (Season 2) Ep 24

Season 2 Ep 24, we chat with Australian swimming legend and always inspiring Petria Thomas. In this podcast we discuss Petria's career starting up in Mullumbimby, her transistion into an elite athlete, the highs and struggles through out her career, battling injuries, mental toughness and of course finishing her career on top of the world at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Off The Blocks with Zac Stubblety Cook (Season 2) Ep 23

Season 2 Ep 23, we chat with Australian and Queensland Breaststroker and Pan Pacs medalist Zac Stubblety Cook. In this podcast with the Brisbane swimmer we cover how he has been training during isolation, his early days in the pool, his struggles with the ups and downs of our sport, as well as his amazing 200 Breaststroke from the 2018 Pan Pacs.

Off The Blocks with Zac Incerti (Season 2) Ep 22

Season 2 Ep22, we head across to the west to speak with Comm Games medalist and WA star of the pool Zac Incerti. In this podcast we discuss Zac's beginnings in the pool up in Broome, being discovered by his coach Michael Palfrey and brought down to train in perth, his swimming career since then including his Bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, and we get into his aspirations outside of the pool while also talking a bit of comedy.

Off The Blocks with Joseph Hamson (Season 2) Ep 21

Season 2 Ep 21, we chat with Australian Champion and NSW superstar Joseph Hamson. In this podcast we discuss Josephs early days in the pool, moving to his now home club Knox Pymble Swim Club, his coach Nick Dobson, the State Teams experience down in the ACT, as well as getting some tips from the high performance team that now train out of the Knox pool with Cate and Bronte Campbell.

Off The Blocks with Charli Brown (Season 2) Ep 20

Season 2 Ep 20, we chat to Australian and NSW Swimming rising star of the pool Charli Brown. In this episode we discuss training during covid-19, Charli's swimming journey so far, balancing school and training, embracing the nerves at competitions, as well as Charli making a big announcement on our show around her future in the pool and where that will lie in the next few years.

Off The Blocks with Bob Bowman (Season 2) Ep 19

Season 2 Ep 19, i have the honor and privilege of sitting down with a man widely regarded as one of the greatest swimming coaches of all time Mr Bob Bowman. Coach Bowman and i chat about his introduction into swimming, his college days and transitioning into coaching as an assistant and then to head coach. Of course we go through his phenomenal partnership with the greatest swimmer of all time Michael Phelps from meeting Michael at age 10 all the way through to his close relationship with Michael and his family today. We discuss his success with other athletes he has coached, moving to Arizona State and a whole lot more.

Off The Blocks with Andrew Lauterstein (Season 2) Ep 18

Season 2 Ep 18, we chat with triple Olympic medalist from Beijing and Aussie swimming legend Andrew Lauterstein. In this podcast, we discuss how Covid-19 has affected him and his business, training as a youngster and playing baseball. His amazing swimming career along with of course his massive moment in 2008 at Beijing when he won Bronze in the 100 Fly. We discuss his crossfit passion and also his love for music.

Off The Blocks with Ash Callus (Season 2) Ep 17

Season 2 Ep 17, we head back in our time machine to 2018 when i sat down with Australian Swimming legend and now coach Ash Callus. Had a fantastic chat with Ash about his early days in the pool, his amazing swimming career with all the highlights along the way, as well as his part in the greatest race of all time the mens 4x100 freestyle relay from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Please keep in mind when hearing some of the conversation we did do this interview in 2018.

Off The Blocks with Jess Ashwood (Season 2) Ep 16

Season 2 Ep 16, we chat with one of the most loved Aussie team member of the last decade and a two time Olympian Jess Ashwood. We discuss her early days in the pool, the coaches she has had along the way, racing Katie Ladecky, her Olympic experiences, her triumph in 2015 at the world champs, and overcoming scoliosis which she battled throughout her career.

Off The Blocks with Brianna Throssell (Season 2) Ep 15

Season 2 Ep 15, we sit down with one of West Australian swimming's biggest stars in Brianna Throssell. We ask how she is handling life in isolation, talk about her early years in the pool, as well as the making her first Australian teams. We discuss her first Olympics and of course cover her part in the 2019 South Korean World Champs world record breaking 4x200 freestyle relay.

Off The Blocks with David Morgan (Season 2) Ep 14

Season 2 Ep 14, we chat with Gold Coast Butterflyer, Comm Games and Olympic Games medalist David Morgan. In this episode we discuss Davids beginnings in Wales, his family history in the pool, his amazing career so far with all the highlights. We also touch on how he stays active now during Covid-19, and life outside of swimming.

Off The Blocks with Ellie Cole (Season 2) Ep 13

Season 2 Ep 13, we chat with one of Australia's most decorated Paralympians of the pool Ellie Cole. In this episode we discuss her training and routine during isolation, the silver lining for her with the Paralympics being pushed back a year. We go through her amazing career so far, as well as family, trying other sports, her coach and a whole lot more.

Off The Blocks with Michael Klim (Season 2) Ep 12

Season 2 Ep 12, we chat with Australian Swimming legend and former world record holder Mr Michael Klim. We discuss his early days in the pool traveling all over the world, his amazing international swimming career with the triumphs and lessons he learnt along the way. We also dived into his post swimming business with Milk and Co, and also got some lifestyle tips that everyone can takes something away from.

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Off The Blocks with Alicia Coutts (Season 2) Ep 11

Season 2 Ep 11, we chat with former Australian Team member, and a woman who at the 2012 London Olympics earned herself 5 medals Olympic in Alicia Coutts. We discuss her days swimming as a youngster up in Brisbane, her time at the AIS, as well as the ups and downs of her international swimming career. We also chat about home life with her family, and what she gets up to these day away from the pool.