Published by 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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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.
30 min
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.
46 min
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.
31 min
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.
30 min
Host Charlie chats to Ali Campbell and Hannah Luke about the upcoming 2026 Water Polo Scottish Cup Final Day, previewing all six games!
49 min
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.
50 min
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.
45 min
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.
29 min
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.
46 min
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
45 min
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.
52 min
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.
27 min
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
35 min
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.
32 min
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.
17 min
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
30 min
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.
32 min
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
42 min
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
38 min
Host Charlie is joined by Scottish Amateur Swimming Association President Derek McGown to reflect on the 2025 Scottish Swimming Awards!