The Aqua Pod - Scottish Swimming Podcast

Scottish Swimming

Welcome to The Aqua Pod - a podcast by Scottish Swimming, covering all things aquatics in Scotland. From Diving to Swimming, Masters to Open Water, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, we cover it all, from the top to the bottom of the country!

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20 episodes
Updated July 16

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July 16 · 58 min
The Big Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preview: Episode 47
Charlie sits down with Swimming Team Leader Ian Wright to look at Team Scotland's chances in the pool ahead of Glasgow 2026. The pair look at relay opportunities, exciting debutants, and his overall aims for the group.
July 9 · 30 min
Episode 46: From Glasgow to Glasgow - a second Scottish Commonwealth Games for Lucy Hope
Charlie sits down with Double Olympian Lucy Hope to chat over the full circle moment of appearing at two Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 12 years apart. They chat through Lucy's memories of 2014, some traditions passed on my Scottish swimmers, and her role as a leader in the 2026 squad.
July 2 · 46 min
Episode 45: Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace takes us back to Glasgow 2014
As part of our Glasgow 2026 video series of the Aqua Pod, we catch up with Commonwealth Champion Dan Wallace. He shares with us his memories of Glasgow 2014, including: his routines during the competition, the full day of his 400m IM Gold, and the truth behind his memorable celebration on that day.
June 24 · 31 min
Episode 44: Chasing My Father's World Record - Adam Wilkie
Host Charlie chats with Adam Wilkie as he sets off on a year of adventure to see if he can match his fathers 50 year old mark in the 200m Breaststroke - then a World Record. The pair discuss Adam's motivations, his training so far, and his hopes to inspire and raise funds for Sportsaid.
June 4 · 30 min
Episode 43: 2026 Scottish Cup Finals Preview
Host Charlie chats to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke about the upcoming 2026 Water Polo Scottish Cup Final Day, previewing all six games!
May 21 · 49 min
Episode 42: Open Water Special
On this episode of the Aqua Pod, we take an overview of the upcoming Open Water season with coaches Kirsten Geary and Jenn Davis. The pair discuss their experiences in the sport, take a deeper dive into the details of Open Water in Scotland and look ahead to the fast approaching event season.
April 10 · 50 min
Episode 41: Aquatics GB Championships Preview
With the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships fast approaching, Charlie caught up with Scottish National Team swimmers Brodie Gordon-Gibson and Lucy Grieve. They chat through how training and racing has gone so far, hopes of making it on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026 and preview the upcoming Aquatics GB Championships.
April 2 · 45 min
Episode 40: Pre SNAGS Coach Catchup
Ahead of the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships Charlie catches up with coaches Laura Bowie and Jamie Ward. They chat about: coaching in Trinidad at the Commonwealth Youth Games, helping build resilience in young athletes, and they look ahead to a busy few weeks of competition.
March 26 · 29 min
Episode 39: Dumfries ASC - Club of the Year
On this episode we take a closer look at the work of Scottish Swimming's Club of the Year - Dumfries Amateur Swimming Club. Host Charlie chats to Dumfries Head Coach Anthony Ryan about the success of the club both in and out the pool over that past 12 months.
March 12 · 46 min
Episode 38: Chatting Scottish Masters
Host Charlie catches up with swimmers Rob Lee and Kelly McIntosh to discuss all things Masters! They talk about the drive to train and compete, the pull of the Masters community and some of their incredible experiences through the sport
February 26 · 45 min
Episode 37: Scottish Swimming Hustings Part 2
On this episode of The Aqua Pod we bring you part two of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd, Neil Bibby, Lorna Slater, Liz Smith and Aude Boubaker- Calder, is hosted by award-winning journalist Heather Dewar.
February 19 · 52 min
Episode 36: Scottish Swimming Hustings Part 1
This week we bring you a special edition of The Aqua Pod, with part one of our political hustings event - Saving Lives Changing Lives. The hustings, featuring Maree Todd, Neil Bibby, Lorna Slater, Liz Smith and Aude Boubaker- Calder, is hosted by award-winning journalist Heather Dewar.
February 5 · 27 min
Episode 35: Scottish Diving and the Aqua Update
In the first episode of 2026 Charlie speaks with new Scottish Diving Talent Pathway Developer Judy Wardlaw about her new role and what it entails. The pair also look ahead to the upcoming Scottish Diving Championships. Also listen out for the new feature ' Aqua Update' where Charlie covers the latest going son in the world of aquatics in Scotland
Dec 19, 2025 · 35 min
Episode 34: Short Course and 2025 Review!
In the last episode of 2025 Charlie and Scottish National Swimming Coach Ian Wright review the Short Course Season, look back at their 2025 highlights and chat through the preparation so far from Glasgow 2026.
Dec 4, 2025 · 32 min
Episode 33: EU Nations Tournament Review
On this episode of The Aqua Pod, Charlie speaks to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke - both coaches involved in the National water Polo Squads in Scotland. The group review Scottish success at the recent EU Nations tournament, looking at players who most impressed, the challenges faced by teams, and what is to come next.
Nov 21, 2025 · 17 min
Episode 32: Learn to Swim Ambassadors Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw and Alan Lynn
Charlie hosts the second of two panel discussions from the Learn to Swim 10 year anniversary celebration. He chats to Olympic champion Duncan Scott, Paralympic medallist Toni Shaw and one of the founders of the framework, Alan Lynn
Nov 7, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 31: 10 Years of Learn to Swim
In this special episode of The Aqua Pod, host Charlie chairs a panel discussion with three Scottish Swimming CEOs from over the 10 Years of the National Learn to Swim Framework. Forbes Dunlop, Euan Lowe and John Lunn discuss the early days of Learn to Swim, the importance of partnering with Scottish Water and what the future holds for the framework.
Oct 23, 2025 · 32 min
Episode 30: Rory Dickson - from SNAGS silver to European silver
Charlie catches up with University of Stirling Breaststroker Rory Dickson on the latest episode of The Aqua Pod. The pair discuss managing the challenge of joining a big programme like Stirling, the story of his European Under-23 medal in the summer and his memories of watching Scotland's breaststroke stars battling it out in Tollcross at Glasgow 2014
Oct 10, 2025 · 42 min
Episode 29: Outdoor Swimming
Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair MBE and Dr Corrie Smith to discuss Outdoor Swimming in Scotland. The trio chat about the health and social benefits of swimming outdoors, some top tips on how to stay warm, and safety considerations when you take to the water
Sep 25, 2025 · 38 min
Episode 28: Awards Evening Special!
Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!