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The Weekly Freestyle

Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond

Alex Sutton and an array of guests from within and outside of the swimming world to discuss life between the lanes.

With expert analysis and unrivalled insight this is your place to get your swimming scoop.

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  • 110 episodes
  • Updated July 14
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Episodes110

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  • Jul 9, 2025 · 29 min

    FIRST GUESTS OF SERIES 7 & WE’RE BACK IN THE ROYAL BOX 🔥 🎾 👑

    We welcome our first guests of the season 7 💥 🔥 European U23 high-flyers @jack.skerry and @matt.j.ward fresh from a standout week in Slovakia, the boys dive into what really went down at the championships from performance highs to that now iconic train based celebration 🚂 🕺🇸🇰 🚨 Meanwhile, your hosts are back rubbing shoulders in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, but what really goes on behind the scenes? And who was making the absolute most of the free-flowing strawberries and champagne? 🍾 🍓 Plus, we launch a brand-new game and yes we need your help. Intrigued? You’ll have to listen to find out… 👾 📲 Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for the full breakdown and to get involved. This one’s not to be missed. #theweeklyfreestyle #podcast #eurou23s #newgame #henley #wimbledon

  • Jul 2, 2025 · 24 min

    A TOUGH weekend in ROME! 🇮🇹 Eyeballs down, they were hairless!

    This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Tom and Alex dive into a packed episode full of summer vibes, poolside drama, and mystery giveaways. 🏊‍♂️☀️ Tom breaks down a couple of tough swims from Sette Colli in Rome 🇮🇹—what went wrong, what he’s taking away, and what’s next. Then the boys react to the Bath U23 lads absolutely sending it with the train celebration of the season 🚂🔥 (you’ve got to see this one). Plus: A mystery mystery prize is up for grabs for one lucky listener 🎁 We rank the ultimate ice cream picks to survive the heatwave 🍦🔥 Subscribe, share with a mate, and stay cool out there. That was always going to happen!

  • Jun 25, 2025 · 21 min

    We see Simon Cowell in a horse related incident, is Jan Olbrecht a wizard and TWF preps for Setti Colli (AGAIN!)

    This week on The Weekly Freestyle, things get a little wild (and slightly horse-related). We kick off with the bizarre tale of Simon Cowell nearly getting run over by a horse — yes, really — and wonder if that’s the universe telling him something. Then we ask the big question: is Jan Olbrecht, the legendary swimming stats guru, actually a wizard in disguise? 🧙‍♂️ We break down the myth, the science, and the spreadsheets. Tom takes us on a chaotic journey through Gatwick Airport, while I put his Italian to the test ahead of his weekend races at the iconic Sette Colli International Meet in Rome 🇮🇹. How’s his vocab holding up under pressure? Let’s just say… mamma mia. From elite meets to equestrian near-misses — it’s all happening on this week’s Freestyle. Tune in, laugh a little, and swim on.

  • Jun 18, 2025 · 22 min

    Drowning Prevention Week special

    Series 7 of The Weekly Freestyle continues, the boys dive headfirst into Drowning Prevention Week, spotlighting lifesaving messages and water safety tips everyone should hear. Meanwhile, Tom’s got his sights set on Singapore 🇸🇬, we break down his key session testing and how things are shaping up ahead of World Champs And for the first time this series… it’s quiz time. The boys go head to head in a battle of brains, banter, and buzzer pressure. 🎧 Has the production value ever been higher? You tell us. 🔔 Hit play, subscribe, and be safe - this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

  • Jun 11, 2025 · 28 min

    Calling mum from prison?!

    In this episode of the Weekly Freestyle Alex arrives to the pod wearing a chicken suit, Tom discusses his time with Spencer Matthews and they speak about smuggling sweets into the cinema when they were younger! Did they end up the correct side of the law?!

  • Jun 4, 2025 · 33 min

    Tom gets disqualified in Monaco!

    🎙️ New episode of the Weekly Freestyle is OUT NOW! 🏊‍♂️💥 This week: 😤 Tom Dean dishes on that shocking disqualification in Monaco (he's not holding back) 💍 Alex spills some big life news 🧔‍♂️ Tom has a very important facial hair update Follow the link in the description and catch up with the chaos — you don’t want to miss this one. #WeeklyFreestyle #SwimTalk #TomDean #PodcastDrop

  • Mar 12, 2025 · 39 min

    The Best Bits Of Series 6!

    In the final episode of series 6, we sit down and go through all of our favourite moments of the past series! We would like to thank you all for your support across the last series and we can't wait to welcome you back for series 7.

  • Mar 5, 2025 · 32 min

    We choose our Swimming Brit Awards & the police contact TWF

    This week we discuss the week that has just been including a trip to the mechanic and a meet up with another British swimmer. We have a listener from Norway, the police contact the show and we made a terrible mistake in our previous quiz. We do our own Brit awards and name the best female, male and training squad throughout the last year.

  • Feb 26, 2025 · 30 min

    Tom Almost Got Robbed???

    This week we recount how Tom almost lost AirPods in his favourite coffee shop in Maidenhead and we find out what really happened when the boys visited York and catch up with Alex on his bday celebrations.

  • Feb 19, 2025 · 29 min

    The ULTIMATE TWF BUCS Review

    The ULTIMATE TWF BUCS Review 📝 🚨 📣 Massive swims from Rogers, Morgan, Evans and so many more!!! 🔥 Who is the BEST? L’boro, Stirling or Bath!? ⚡️ 🛀 We discuss THOSE COMMENTS in the live chat - is too far?! 😯 + we meet prod Ryan 🐐 #theweeklyfreestyle #podcast #fyp #swimming #tomdean #bucs

  • Feb 14, 2025 · 26 min

    Who is Tom Dean's Date This Valentine’s Day?

    We are back slighlty later than planned due to ilness but we still have action packed episode for you today where we discuss Tom's Valentines Day plans, the recent Speedo advert and why Tom didn't feature and how did Alex meet his girlfriend?

  • Jan 29, 2025 · 35 min

    Why Did Tom Dean Start A Swim School?

    Welcome back to The Weekly Freestyle, today we discuss our brand new swim school we launched back in October. A new format takes place in a local swimming competition, and Tom's least favourite thing about being a swimmer.

  • Jan 8, 2025 · 29 min

    New Year, New Pool, New Goals

    In this week's episode, we chat about our goals for the year, what Alex did on New Year's Eve, and what Tom got up to in the lead-up to Paris. As well as chatting about all things Luke Litter and the recently concluded World Darts Championship including a surprise proposal. If you want to watch the podcast subscribe to our YouTube Channel - @theweeklyfreestyle and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @the_weekly_freestyle.

  • Dec 25, 2024 · 23 min

    The Christmas Special!!

    We are back after 6 month sabbatical! In this week's episode, we chat about all things swimming, the recent Sports Personality Of The Year Awards and of course highlights of the year and all things Christmas. A brand new season is launching in the new year so stay tuned to our socials!

  • Aug 11, 2023 · 1 hr

    We Survived The Big 50th Episode | Is this our BEST EP EVER???!!! 🌶️ 🥵 🎱

    This week we have a bumper episode including a guest appearance from one of our OG Call Room members, a plethora of games and at least one of us will end up heating one of the hottest foods known to the human race… We hope that you have enjoyed the last 50 eps as much as we have and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING 💜 Tom & Alex

  • Jul 19, 2023 · 37 min

    It’s Time For WORLD CHAMPS In JAPAN 🇯🇵 + The ULTIMATE MUSIC QUIZ 🎶

    Today Tom joins Alex from Japan about a week out from the World Championships 2023. The boys discuss adapting to the jet lag, the trip so far and about his plans for the coming week. Tom’s sister Nancy joins the pod to lighten the mood with a hotly anticipated music quiz! Enjoy! No pod next week so we can all focus on champs.