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.

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110 episodes
Updated July 14
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Jul 12, 2023 · 32 min
WE’VE HIT 1K FOLLOWERS!!! 🔥 & We Speak To A Badger Expert From Spain 🦡 🇪🇸
Great news. We’ve hit 1k followers on IG and as a result a giveaway will follow v soon! Alex has a business proposition for Tom having made £30 at Wimbledon and Lords on cups. And most excitingly we speak to Claudia, a pod listener and she gives Tom and Alex the badger quiz of their life.
Jul 5, 2023 · 38 min
HOW TO BE THE BEST AGE GROUP SWIMMER / ATHLETE THAT YOU CAN BE | TOP UK COACH EXPLAINS HOW
This week we are joined by Luke Withers one of the UK’s top age group coaches. We discuss how you can get the best out of yourself, the British vs American scene and some funny tales from Tom’s age group days. TWF is nearing in on 1k followers on insta too 😮
Jun 28, 2023 · 34 min
WHEN IN ROME | SETTE COLLI 2023
When in Rome. This week Tom and Alex discuss a weekend of racing at the famous Sette Colli. Tom competed in both the 100 and 200 freestyle and went head to head with Europe’s best. There’s a lot of coffee and Tuscany chat to be had throughout 🇮🇹 ☕️ enjoy!
Jun 21, 2023 · 36 min
WHY DID WE SPEND OVER 500 MILLION £££S ON THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN BIRMINGHAM???
This week Tom and Alex discuss the nitty gritty of infrastructure spending surrounding the UK's key sporting events over the last decade including London 2012 and Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022. Tom has landed in France as a surveys the holding camp venue for Paris 2024. The reasonably hotly demanded Rate My Plate is finally back too!
Jun 14, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
ROSS MURDOCH | A STORY LIKE NO OTHER
This week Tom and Alex welcome Ross Murdoch to TWF and what an ep it is. Ross is a very popular and world class swimmer winning medals throughout his career. Ross has so many great stories to share both in and out of the pool and having recently retired he can look at things with a fresh perspective. He also talks candidly about his struggles throughout his career and life, but also about the best moments and highs that he says made every second of the journey so worth it. We loved recording this ep and we hope you love listening just as much.
Jun 7, 2023 · 31 min
THE BATH PERFORMANCE CENTRE LACTATE SESSION FROM HELL!!! 🤮🤮🤮 TWF DEATH SET & we go to a BBQ
Today we hear about Tom's session from hell - described as a war zone he talks through how it went and the pain he suffered. The boys catch up at a BBQ and Alex bumps into Team GB hockey players on the Lizzy Line. We also discuss the week's news and rank how fit (VO2) famous people are.
May 31, 2023 · 38 min
BACK RACING IN THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC POOL
Today we react to a weekend of racing at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A rare outing for this pool due to the costs of hosting events at this prestigious venue. Alex is out on the ground in London and we also celebrate Producer Lucy’s 21st birthday 🥳
May 24, 2023 · 29 min
IN THE VIP SECTION WITH BILL GATES | TWF IS BACK FOR SEASON 5
Join Tom and Alex as The Weekly Freestyle returns for season 5. Tom is finally back from camp in The States where he heard from Bill Gates - likely a fan of the pod. The boys discuss plans for the season ahead, discuss American and even welcome William Dean on as a special guest to host a Eurovision inspired quiz. AND SO MUCH MORE...
May 10, 2023 · 52 min
DUNCAN SCOTT AND TOM DEAN | A RELATIONSHIP LIKE NO OTHER
Duncan Scott joins TWF this week for a fascinating insight into his thoughts and feelings on the sport and the relationship he has with Tom. He gives a meticulous explanation of his training philosophy, discusses the issues with swimming facilities and we even find out about his antics away from the pool. An ep not to miss. We hope you’ve enjoyed season 4!
May 3, 2023 · 38 min
THE LEN GB U23 TEAM IS OUT | RATE MY PLATE & WE MEET PRODUCER LUCY
This we discuss the release of GB’s LEN U23 team. We rate your plates and decide a winner. Producer Lucy hosts another quiz for the boys.
Apr 26, 2023 · 38 min
NUTRITION SPECIAL - 7000 calories a day, cereal family packs & weird food combos
This week the boys discuss nutrition. Tom talks us through his 7,000 calories a day schedule, Alex shares his love of family cereal packs and a load of listener questions are discussed. Tom is off to altitude this week!!!
Apr 19, 2023 · 30 min
British Champs Review & WHAT REALLY HAPPENS AT THE AFTER PARTY??? 😮 🎉
This week Tom and Alex discuss the British Champs at Sheffield including the stand out performers, Tom's races and some funny stories from the week. Plus what actually goes down on the final night of champs - possibly a few J20s?????
Apr 12, 2023 · 18 min
LIVE FROM BRITISH CHAMPS IN SHEFFIELD | We speak to JAMES GUY, JACOB PETERS, BEN PROUD & OTHERS | UNLIMITED ACCESS WITH A MEDIA PASS
Follow TWF live at the British Champs up in Sheffield. We speak to James Guy, Jacob Peters and Ben Proud post race and of course Tom after his 200 Free. Withers collects his hat-trick ball after 3 pod appearances and find out what a day at Sheffield entails.
Apr 3, 2023 · 51 min
THE BIG BRITISH CHAMPS PREVIEW (WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFIER) WITH STEVE FROM PULLBUOY + PEATY CALLS IT QUITS ON 2023
Today we are joined by Steve Buckley from the famous swimming media outlet Pullbuoy. The boys have an in-depth discussion on the week ahead up in Sheffield for British Champs which acts as a selection event for the World Champs qualifiers out in Japan later this year. Further to this we discuss the big news that Adam Peaty will not be competing again this year and is there some talk of a Fantasy Swimming Legue?!
Mar 29, 2023 · 32 min
THE BIG FIGHT IN BOURNEMOUTH, BRITISH SWIMMING SAID YES & CHATTING TO WAYNE LINEKER
This week TWF is down in Bournemouth watching friend of the podcast Kai step into the ring. One week closer to champs the Tom and Alex discuss British Swimming's granting of Alex a media pass for Sheffield, taper continues and another heated quiz takes place. We had a brief chat with Gary Lineker too !!
Mar 22, 2023 · 35 min
WILL BRITISH SWIMMING'S SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM LISTEN TO OUR REQUEST???!!!! SMELLS LIKE A GIVEAWAY AND WE CHAT TO HOLLY, FREYA AND JACOB FROM FAST SWIM TRAINING!!
This week we discuss how Tom's taper is going which included a trip down to the races and plenty of time freshening up in preparation for Sheffield. We put the British Swimming's social media team to the test. Apparently TWF is 'big' in the podcast scene out in Ukraine and we speak to FREYA ANDERSON, HOLLY HIBBOTT and JACOB PETERS from FAST SWIM TRAINING about their FIRST CLINIC on 10th APRIL. CHECKOUT THEIR INSTA NOWWWWWW!!!!
Mar 15, 2023 · 38 min
TOM DEAN REACTS TO 3 BIG WINS IN EDINBURGH | We look back at a great weekend of international competition, Alex is stuck in the mud & WE HAVE A NEW FEATURE!!!
The big man reacts to a successful weekend up in the wonderful Edinburgh. We discuss the skins, the 100 and 200 free as well as performances elsewhere in the meet. We get through a heap of listeners' questions and predictions. Alex was stuck in the mud in Loughborough as his XC season comes to a close & NOAH JOINS US FOR A NEW FEATURE!
Mar 8, 2023 · 30 min
IS TOM READY FOR EDINBURGH? - TWF returns, Alex had a big birthday and a pod trip to LONDON
Tom and Alex are back with the first episode of Season 4 and there is so much to catch up on. There is a rare bit of swimming chat with regard for some top performances across the globe. Tom is back from camp and getting back to work in prep for the Edinburgh meet. And Alex reviews his action packed bday week which included Potions, golf and a National XC.
Mar 4, 2023 · 20 min
BONUS EP - SEASON 3 HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some of our favourite highlights from Season 3 - enjoy!
Feb 22, 2023 · 32 min
THE BIG SEASON 3 FINALE - Back from Aus, Badger chat and William Dean is sweating profusely
The big finale episode that we've all been waiting for and therere's a lot to catch up on. Tom is back from Aus and Alex is prepping for nationals. William Dean make his first pod appearance, there are a few pod shout outs, illness discussions and even some badger chat. Don't miss it!