Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast

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.

Off The Blocks with Sam Short (Season 2) Ep 10

Season 2 Ep 10, we chat with Sam Short, a 16 year old Queenslander who has been knocking off records in the pool set by some of the biggest names in our sport in Mack Horton and Grant Hackett. We chat to him about his current training sessions during isolation, what keeps him motivated, his coach Richard Sleight and swim club at Albany Creek, as well as what goals he has set for himself over then coming years.

Off The Blocks with Thomas Fraser Holmes (Season 2) Ep 9

Season 2 Ep 9, We chat with a swimmer who has been a part of the Australian Team now for a decade in Thomas Fraser Holmes. We check in on how he is staying motivated and challenged during this time of isolation. Also look back at his junior years in the pool and how he transformed himself into an elite athlete that has been consistently at his best for 10 years. We touch on his time out of the pool, as well as his ambitions to go into coaching when he hangs up his toggs.

Off The Blocks with Taylor McKeown and Jake Packard Catchup Edition (Season 2) Ep 8

Season 2 Ep 8, we catch up with former training partners Taylor McKeown and Jake Packard and see how they are going through self isolation. What training they have been doing, how they are staying motivated, how they are staying connected with their team and coach. We also play the now world famous Top 3 fav shows to binge watch, Top 2 fav games to play, and Number 1 Olympic moment to go back and rewatch

Off The Blocks with Brad Woodward and Matt Wilson Catchup Edition (Season 2) Ep 7

Season2 Ep 7, we catch up with the NSW duo of Matt Wilson and Brad Woodward to see what they are getting up too in self isolation. What training they are doing, how they are staying connected with their team and coach. We also play the soon to be world famous Top 3 Fav shows to binge watch , Top 2 Fav games to play, and Number 1 Olympic moment to go back and rewatch.

Off The Blocks with Lani Pallister (Season 2) Ep 6

Season 2 Ep 6, we chat with one of Australian Swimming's fastest risings stars Lani Pallister. We discuss her early days in the pool, her surf lifesaving passion, as well as her fantastic relationship with mum and coach Janelle, who is a former Olympian in her right. We also discuss Lani's goals and aspirations over the next few years.

Off The Blocks with Brett Hawke (Season 2) Ep 5

Season 2 Ep 5, we chat with former Australian Sprinter, now US coach Brett Hawke. We discuss his swimming career, transitioning into coaching working with the LA Current in the ISL and also checked in on how he is going with Corona Virus and how it's affected him and his family. We also discuss Brett's own Podcast, it's call Inside with Brett Hawke for those who want to find it, its on Apple Podcast and Spotify make sure you check it out Brett does a fantastic job and it's very insightful especially as most of his Guests are from America which gives us a small window into how they train and compete over in the US.

Off The Blocks with Kareena Lee (Season 2) Ep 4

Season 2 Ep 4, we chat with current Australian Womans 10km Open Water Champion Kareena Lee. We discuss her developmental years in the pool and her desire as a kid to be just like madam Butterfly Susie O'Neill. We cover her career so far with all the ups and downs that come along the way, finishing up with Kareena being one of the first Athletes selected for the Tokyo Olympics later this year in the women's open water 10km event.

Off The Blocks with Jack McLoughlin (Season 2) Ep 3

Season 2 Ep 3, we chat with Australian middle distance and distance champion Jack McLoughlin. We discuss his early days in the pool and his development into a competitive swimmer. We talk about his transition into being an elite athlete, plus we cover his first Olympics experience in Rio as well as his massive 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast

Off The Blocks with Giaan Rooney Part 2 (Season 2) Ep 2

Season 2 Ep 2, we continue our chat with Australian Swimming Legend and now commentator Giaan Rooney. We discuss her early years in the pool, her rise to the Australian Team, her triumphs and her disappointments. We talk about her post swimming career on television as well as get some of her predictions for this years Tokyo Olympics.

Off The Blocks with Giaan Rooney (Season 2) Ep 1

Season 2 Ep 1, we chat with Australian Swimming Legend and now commentator Giaan Rooney. We discuss her early years in the pool, her rise to the Australian Team, her triumphs and her disappointments. We talk about her post swimming career on television as well as get some of her predictions for this years Tokyo Olympics.

Off The Blocks Returns for 2020

Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast is back for season 2 in 2020.

In this short podcast we discuss whats coming up this year in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics, and also a very personal story about why the podcast has been absent for over 1 year.

I hope you all enjoy the chat, and get ready for season 2 which premiers next week with the one and only Giaan Rooney

Off The Blocks with Brad Woodward (Season 1) Ep13

Season 1 Ep 13, we have a chat with rising star and two time Commonwealth Games Silver medalist Brad Woodward. We talk about his early days in the pool, his days in Surf Lifesaving as well as things he had to change and get right to make his first Australian Swim Team. All that and a whole lot more. 

Off The Blocks with Matt Wilson (Season 1) Ep 12

Season 1 Ep 12, we chat with NSW and Australian 200m Breaststroke Champion Matt Wilson. We discuss his rise to the Australian team, his heartbreaking miss of the Rio Olympic Team in 2016, as well as how he feels he is going heading into the Pan Pac trials. All that and a whole lot more.

Off The Blocks with Elijah Winnington (Season 1) Ep 11

Season 1 Ep 11, we chat with Elijah Winnington, an Australian age group swimming superstar whos talent and potential continues to rise as he now finds himself as one of Australia's best in the pool. We talk about his first ever Senior Aussie team experience, as well as the journey he has been on to get to this level. We also discuss how he is tracking for the upcoming Australian Pan Pac Trials down in Adelaide as he tries to book his spot on the team heading to Tokyo for the Pan Pacific Championships in August.

Off The Blocks with Jake Packard (Season 1) Ep 10

Season 1 Ep 10, we chat with Olympic, World Championship and Comm Games medalist Jake Packard. In this ep we discuss his early years in the pool, his first Australian team, his struggles out of the pool as well as the gold medal from the 4x100 I.M relay at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. All that and a whole lot more.

Off The Blocks with Josh Beaver (Season 1) Ep 9

Season 1 Ep 9, we chat with Australian Swim star and Comm Games Hero from the Gold Coast Josh Beaver. We discuss his Comm games experience, Rio 2016, taking a break from the pool, as well as taking some questions from a few young fans

Off The Blocks with Taylor McKeown (Season 1) Ep 8

Season 1 Ep 8, We chat with Australian Swim Team Breaststroke star Taylor McKeown about her career so far, what motivates her, turning points in her swimming journey, as well as check in on how she is tracking for the Australian Pan Pac Trials coming up.

Off The Blocks with Kurt Herzog (Season 1) Ep 7

Season 1 Ep 7, We chat to former Australian Swim Team member Kurt Herzog about his world champs experience in Kazan, the highs and lows elite swimming, as well as discuss what swimming Australia could be doing to improve.