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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 1H 9M

Kurt Mills Hanson on Swimming Commentary, Tennis-Style Majors, and Bold Solutions to Fix Swimming. Ep 309

from Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories · host Social Kick

Elite swimming analyst and commentator Kurt Mills Hanson joins the Social Kick podcast for episode 309 to drop unfiltered opinions on everything from the golden era of Australian broadcasting and the politics of World Aquatics to radical ideas for saving the sport. Join hosts Bryan Lundquist and Dr. John Mullen as Kurt shares behind-the-scenes stories of crafting hard-copy media guides before the internet, navigating massive industry backlash for his involvement with the Enhanced Games, and debating the future of professional swimming. Dive into high-level discussions on why swimming needs a tennis-style major circuit, eliminating country quotas, trimming endless medal ceremonies, and transitioning college programs to short-course meters.

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