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Synopsis
The USA Swimming podcast series, Kick Set, will feature coaches, athletes and staff members who will share their perspectives on various topics in the swimming world.
Episodes
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Episode 66: Bobby Finke On Trials Experience, Florida Training Group and More
30/04/2024 Duration: 50minIn this episode of Kick Set, two-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke discusses his experiences at past U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming and the upcoming event in Indianapolis, stories from the decorated Florida training group, and more. Watch Bobby compete at the upcoming Trials this June: www.usaswimming.org/TrialsTickets.
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Episode 65: How Coach Nic Askew Has Helped the Howard University Swim Program Thrive
29/03/2024 Duration: 57minWhen Nic Askew took over the Howard University swim program, the team had not won a dual meet in 15 years. Since Askew took over, he has led the team to new heights as the nation's lone Historically Black College & University (HBCU) swim team.
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Episode 64: American Record, Diving Into Data and MORE with Kate Douglass
31/01/2024 Duration: 34minFresh off the heels of her American Record in the 200-meter breaststroke, Kate Douglass joined the podcast to talk about her iconic swim, outlook for the Olympic year, passion for data analysis and more.
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Episode 63: End of Year Recap, Look Ahead to 2024
27/12/2023 Duration: 01h02minThe Kick Set Podcast crew (hosts Matt Barbini and Elizabeth Beisel and producer Kyle Sagendorph) breaks down some of the highlights, both in and out of the pool, from 2023. They also discuss storylines to look forward to at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming and Paris Olympics.
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Episode 62: Jack Alexy on His Approach to Training, World Championships, Golden Goggles and More
20/12/2023 Duration: 45minJack Alexy catapulted into U.S. men’s freestyle history when he posted a 47.31 at this past year’s World Championships, making him the second-fastest American in the event’s history. In this episode of Kick Set podcast, he sits down with hosts Matt Barbini and Elizabeth Beisel at the 2023 Golden Goggle Awards to discuss his incredible season and outlook towards the future
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Episode 61: Paige Madden Describes Winning Gold at Pan American Games
17/11/2023 Duration: 34minTokyo Olympian and U.S. National Teamer Paige Madden recently went to Santiago, Chile, for the 2023 Pan American Games. She was named one of the captains of the U.S. swim team and went on to win four medals. In this episode, she describes her experience in Chile while also talking about her difference in perspective between this upcoming Olympic cycle and the last cycle.
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Episode 60: Olivia Smoliga Shares Outlook on the Sport
27/09/2023 Duration: 43minTwo-time Olympian Olivia Smoliga shares what growth in the sport has looked like for her over the years and how she's preparing for the new season ahead. In this podcast, she discusses her recent Worlds experience, the importance of believing in yourself and more.
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Episode 59: Alex Shackell Describes Her First World Championships Experience
17/08/2023 Duration: 37minAlex Shackell was the second-youngest member of the U.S. roster at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. She anchored the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay to silver, swimming alongside Katie Ledecky and going against Australia's Ariarne Titmus. In this podcast, she discusses her Worlds experience, the human element of elite swimmers, her experience at Carmel Swim Club and more.
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Episode 58: Rowdy Gaines Previews 2023 World Aquatics Championships
20/07/2023 Duration: 53minWith a competitive career that is highlighted by three Olympic golds and a broadcasting career that spans eight Olympic Games, Rowdy Gaines shares his insight and expertise on what is shaping up to be an exciting 2023 World Aquatics Championships.
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Episode 57: Olympic Legend Dara Torres
14/06/2023 Duration: 47minFive-time Olympian Dara Torres talks about how swimming has evolved through the years, becoming a USA Swimming Foundation ambassador, being a mom and more.
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Episode 56: Nick and Gabi Albiero on Pride Month, Sibling Dynamic and Swimming Goals
01/06/2023 Duration: 45minRoughly a year after publicly coming out, ACC Champion Nick Albiero talks about his individual journey in honor of Pride Month while his sister Gabi shares her perspective as his sister and teammate. Nick and Gabi also discuss the upcoming Phillips 66 National Championships, what it would mean to qualify for an international team together, stroke advice for listeners and more.
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Episode 55: Brennan Gravley on Open Water Nationals and Growing the Sport
17/04/2023 Duration: 53minFive-time U.S. Open Water National Team member Brennan Gravley talks about his experience in open water. From testing it out as a club swimmer to competing internationally, he shares why open water swimming can be a tremendous opportunity for all swimmers.
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Episode 54: Natalie Coughlin Shares Stories From Iconic Career and Importance of Swim-Life Balance
30/03/2023 Duration: 51minTwelve-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin joins the podcast to share what she has been up to since retiring and stories from her decorated career. She discusses how important it is to listen to the athlete voice, prioritize mental health and more.
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Episode 53: The Impact that Maritza McClendon has Made on the Sport
27/02/2023 Duration: 41minIn 2004, Maritza Correia McClendon became the first Black female to make a U.S. Olympic swim team and later became the first Black American female to win an Olympic swimming medal. In this episode of Kick Set, Maritza discusses her challenges and triumphs in the sport, as well as how the swimming community can become more inclusive.
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Episode 52: Olympian Katie Hoff Reflects on Swimming Career and Post-Swimming Life
31/01/2023 Duration: 57minTwo-time Olympian Katie Hoff joined Kick Set to reflect on her career. From making an Olympic team at 15 to having an injury bring her to retirement, Hoff's journey in the sport has helped her to a successful career as a dryland instructor, motivational speaker and author.
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Episode 51: Golden Goggles Blue Carpet Show with Olympians, Paralympians and More!
15/12/2022 Duration: 48minHosts Elizabeth Beisel and Matt Barbini set up an open microphone at the 2022 Golden Goggle Awards, welcoming any decorated athlete, coach or presenter who was in attendance in New York.Hear from Katie Ledecky, Jessica Long, Ryan Murphy, Bobby Finke and more!
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Episode 50: Coach Kathleen Prindle Shares Takeaways From National Select Camp
31/10/2022 Duration: 53minPerformance Aquatics coach Kathleen Prindle was one of the head coaches of the 2022 Boys' National Select Camp, which featured 50 emerging talents training and learning at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She shares her experiences and takeaways from the camp, including how young athletes can grow both in and out of the pool.
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Episode 49: Leah Smith on Leadership, Longevity and Perseverance
28/09/2022 Duration: 41minShortly after being named to the 2022-2023 U.S. National Team in five events and earning two Golden Goggle Awards nominations, Leah Smith shares what her journey has been like this year after a challenging 2021.
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Episode 48: Ryan Held and the Return of Duel in the Pool
16/08/2022 Duration: 44minOlympic gold medalist Ryan Held joins the podcast to discuss his time at the 2022 FINA World Championships, his outlook for the upcoming Duel in the Pool and out-of-the-pool life.
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Episode 47: Carson Foster Breaks Down Worlds Success and Overcoming Mental Barriers
22/07/2022 Duration: 40minFresh off his three-medal performance at the 2022 FINA World Championships, Carson Foster talks about his experience in Europe, his fast times since then and how brain-spotting has helped him grow both in and out of the pool.