The Ready Room Podcast

Episode 11 (01/08/18): Capturing the Albatross

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Today we look back on the best races of 2018, we talk about more Russian doping scandal news, and we take a look into the personality of perhaps the greatest swimmer of the 1980s.

Episode 10 (12/18/18): Van der Burgh's Epic Farewell

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss results from the 2018 Short Course World Championships, talk about a few other impressive swims from this past week (including one by a young US distance phenom), and contemplate the most impressive Long Course World Records.

Episode 9 (12/11/18): Mid-Season NCAA Roundup

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:52:10 -0500

Today we look at the current state of NCAA swimming after the completion of the mid-season invites, we discuss the results from the Winter Juniors meets, and I talk about a swimming-related book I like.

Episode 8 (11/13/18): Urlando Chasing the GOAT

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:40:42 -0500

In this episode, we discuss the ACC vs Big 10 college dual meet, the slew of National Records that fell at the Tokyo World Cup meet, and a certain 16-year-old butterflyer who’s currently putting the college boys to shame.

Episode 7 (10/30/18): Abbey the Athlete

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:40:59 -0400

In this episode, we discuss another week of crazy fast college meets, some drama surrounding the Missouri head coach, and a cool mini documentary on Abbey Weitzeil.

Episode 6 (10/23/18): Shane the Survivor

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:51:28 -0400

On this week’s episode, we break down college dual meets, talk about a couple major Asian national championship meets, and examine an unexpected Survivor champion.

Episode 5 (10/16/18): Lochte in More Hot Water

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:33:11 -0400

In our very first weekly news recap, we break down the first big weekend of college dual meets, the Youth Olympic Games, more Ryan Lochte drama, and much more.

Episode 4 (9/25/18): 2018 European Junior Champs & Junior Pan Pacs

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:01:05 -0400

A breakdown and analysis of the 2018 European Junior Championships and the 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

Episode 3 (9/16/18): 2018 European Championships

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:28:42 -0400

A breakdown and analysis of the 2018 European Championships in Glasgow.

Episode 2 (9/10/18): 2018 Pan Pacific Championships

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:04:07 -0400

This week, we break down the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Episode 1 (9/2/18): 2018 US Summer National Championships

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 22:04:55 -0400

Our first full episode breaks down the 2018 US National Championships, with a focus on stories that may have flown below the radar.

Episode 0 (August 26 2018): Introduction and Format

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:50:14 -0400

This episode is an introduction to the Ready Room Podcast, as well as a breakdown of the format and what to expect from the show.