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The Weekly Freestyle
by 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. Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Episodes
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Are we the bad the guys of the swimming media world and Lochte’s back in the pool?? 🤔
This week Alex and Luke catch up on the recent swimming news headlines. We discuss the different types of swimming social media. And Ryan Lochte is making a comeback is he thinking of being in LA 28?? Enjoy 😃
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Euros Review Part 2 - Best swims outside of GB, a new way to swim backstroke, Leon went what time??!! WITH A DODGY HIP! 🔥
On this week's episode we wrap our review of the amazing European Champs. This week's episode focuses on the best performances in the pool across Europe. We see Sara Curtis transform backstroke - will others follow suit? Could Leon break the world record in his tenth best event?!
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Euros Review PART 1
This week we discuss the European Championships (PART 1) From our top European performances, our relays and we have the pleasure to Luke Guy joining the podcast too.
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COMMIES REVIEW (LATE!) - WAS THIS TOM DEAN’S GREATEST EVER MAJOR MEDAL 🤔 Did the home nations perform and what’s left for Europeans? 🇫🇷
This week Luke is joined by Tom Dean as they discuss the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The pair discuss the home nations performances and Tom’s swims too. How do Tom’s medal rank when compared to others that he’s won in his career? Luke highlights some other great performances across the...
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EURO JUNIORS ROUND UP - coping with the heat & Commies approaching 😍
This week Alex and Luke discuss Euro juniors.
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FAST ⚡️ racing in Edinburgh 🏴 and Team Scotland prep for the Commie Games | Charlie Harris
Charlie Harris joins Alex to look back at a weekend of fast swimming in Edinburgh at the Scottish National Open Championships and the standout performances making waves across the sport. They discuss impressive swims from Katie Shanahan, Angharad Evans, Duncan Scott and more, before turning their...
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TWF WORLD CUP SPECIAL⚽- we discuss our CAPE VERDE of the SWIMMING WORLD and who would win the WORLD CUP?!
Join host Alex and Luke Withers for a jam-packed episode that kicks off with some lighter moments, including the UK's recent heatwave, a disastrous Father's Day meal, and Alex’s latest open-water swimming experiment. Beyond the personal updates, the hosts pivot to the essential topic of water...
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Swimming Teaching Association SPECIAL with MIKE GOODY | Water safety Expert, Invictus Games Hero and School Swimming Game Changer
This week on the Weekly Freestyle Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on Drowning Prevention Week and why water safety is a message everyone needs to hear. Alex and former RAF Regiment soldier Mike Goody discuss the Water Safety Code, the dangers of cold water shock, peer pressure around open…
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The Withers and Guy Show - discussing all things British swimming
This week join both Luke's as they catch up over the recent AP Race meet. A show usually for our Patreon listeners enjoy this on the main feed for this week! For more like this join our community below!...
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Our swimming RED FLAGS & ICKS 🚩 BONUS CLIP ⭐
Bonus Clip from our full Patreon Freestyle Show ⭐ Jess joins Luke as they discuss their swimming ICKS!!! listen to the full episode and support TWF here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/160255835?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
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BACK IN THE POOL AFTER 15 YEARS & WHY EXERCISE IS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS!! We welcome SWIM WITH LIAM back on TWF 😁🌊☀️
After 15 years away from competitive swimming, Liam Bourke is preparing to return to racing at the Reading Masters Championships. In this episode of The Weekly Freestyle Podcast, Liam discusses what motivated him to get back on the blocks, the challenges of returning to sprint racing, and why he...
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DON’T DROWN - FLOAT - BE SAFE NEAR WATER ‼️ - spread the message now.
In this episode, we dive into the importance of water safety and how simple knowledge can save lives. Whether you’re heading to the beach, swimming in open water, boating, or supervising children near water, understanding the risks and knowing how to respond in an emergency is essential. We also...
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TWF DAY OUT at AP Race & Does anyone care about the ENHANCED GAMES? ☀️ 👀
https://patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink This week Alex and Luke Withers break down all the action from the AP Race event in London, discussing the electric atmosphere, international field, and why the…
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The Withers & Guy Show - AP RACE PREVIEW ⭐ BONUS CONTENT CLIP ⭐
Luke Withers is joined by Luke Guy as they catch up and discuss the upcoming AP Race meet and so much more. Away from the free episodes it gives both Lukes a chance to speak with real freedom and provide some incredible insight and analysis as per usual. BONUS CONTENT HERE...
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COMMONWEALTH & EUROPEAN TEAM SELCTIONS ARE OUT - Have the correct decisions been made????
This week Alex Sutton and Luke Withers dive head first into the chaos surrounding the Commonwealth Games and European Championships selections 👀 From shock omissions to confusing policies, the boys break down the biggest talking points coming out of Team England’s decisions, including why some...
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SWIM WITH LIAM - the Swimming Coach Taking the World and Social Media by Storm ⚡🎥 🌊
This week TWF has the pleasure of being joined by Liam Bourke, better known as Swim With Liam across social media. Although Liam has been immersed in the world of swimming for more than a decade, his rise online has happened in less than a year, with his engaging coaching content reaching…
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TWF's ABG CHAMPS REVIEW PART 2 - WHICH WAS THE BEST RACE AND WHO HAD THE SWIM OF CHAMPS????
This week Alex is joined by Luke Withers who review the second half of champs. This includes races such as: Men's 100 Fly, Women's 400 Free, Women's 200 Breast, Women's 100 Fly and so many more! We decide on our race and swim of the week too.
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THE WEEKLY FREESTYLE'S AGB CHAMPS REVIEW (PART 1)
We finally sit down and review the first half of the AGB Champs. With plenty of world class swims, we discuss our favourites. Enjoy!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE AT AGB CHAMPS | ATHLETES, COACHES AND FANS + WE WON THE INFLUENCER RELAY!!! (sort of)
A day(s) in the life at AGB Champs - the premier event in the domestic calendar. Hear who the podcast speaks to including a host of athletes, contributors to the show and anyone we could get our mic in front of!
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TWF's MASSIVE CHAMPS PREVIEW + TOM DEAN TELLS US WHY HE'S OUT | TWF IS SWIMMING AT CHAMPS SO WATCH US!!!!
Our massive Champs Preview Tom Dean Speaks to the pod We are swimming on TUESDAY!!
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Has Cam McEvoy CHANGED THE SPORT FOREVER? + WE NEED A LISTENER FOR A RELAY 🤔
The Weekly Freestyle Podcast hits the “nervy 90s” with plenty to unpack, from behind-the-scenes chaos to big moments in the swimming world. There’s talk of listener involvement and a potential chance to join an upcoming relay, alongside recognition from the Royal Holloway Colors Ball where a…
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The SWIMFLUENCER | Which NATION PARTIES the most | POOLSIDE FOR THE BEST SWIM IN HISTORY and meeting Popovici on a massage table 🤔 | Lily Csonka
This week’s episode of The Weekly Freestyle dives into the creative mind of Lily Csonka, exploring how spontaneity shapes their content and why some of the best ideas come in the most unexpected moments. From filming on the fly to scrolling through TikTok for inspiration, Lily shares the reality…
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BONUS: EDINBURGH REVIEW🏴 COLBERT on fire 🔥, the NEXT GEN is here⚡️ and PEATY is BACK 😍
Edinburgh bonus review show
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SAM LAWMAN 🇬🇧 | Lifesaving World Champion & why have WORLD AQUATICS MESSED UP SELECTIONS…
In this episode, Alex Sutton sits down with Sam Lawman to dive into his unique journey through the world of life saving sport. Sam shares how he transitioned from standard pool swimming into a discipline that blends speed, endurance, and real world rescue skills, arguing that while it demands…
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The_swimfluencer - Lily Csonka taking the SWIMMING and MEDIA WORLD by STORM ⚡️
In this episode, Alex sits down with swimming content creator Lily Csonka, who joins the show while visiting her hometown of Győr, Hungary before returning to her new home just outside Barcelona. Lily shares the unexpected way she entered the swimming world through volunteering at the 2017…
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BUCS REVIEW: Are Stirling the new superpower in British university swimming? 👑 🏴
This week on The Weekly Freestyle 🎙️ Alex Sutton is joined by swimmer, coach and on deck pundit Luke Withers to break down the BUCS Long Course Championships at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre 🏊♂️ BUCS, run by British Universities and Colleges Sport, continues to strike the perfect...
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LET'S TALK ABOUT ENDO | Freya Anderson MBE
The Weekly Freestyle is back with Olympic, World and Commonwealth medalist Freya Anderson, joining us for a candid update from her new training base in Stirling. She shares how she’s settling in after the move from Bath, adjusting to dark Scottish winter mornings, and getting stuck into…
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A SNEAK Peek Behind THE SCENES
We've been working on something behind the scenes, and this is your first taste. Here's a 10-minute snippet from our very first Patreon exclusive episode. The full version goes deeper, with uncut conversations and content you won't hear anywhere else. If you like what you hear, come join us on...
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We Asked TWO OLYMPIANS the QUESTIONS EVERYONE'S TOO AFRAID TO ASK | FREYA ANDERSON & TOM DEAN
This week on Weekly Freestyle 🏊♂️, Alex Sutton is joined by Olympic champions Tom Dean and Freya Anderson, with top British coach Luke Withers dropping in for an episode packed with swimming insight, honest reflections, and plenty of laughs. The conversation kicks off with a debate on the most...
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IS 2026 THE YEAR that TEAM GB's 4 by 200 FREESTYLE TEAM FINALLY SMASH the WORLD RECORD?!! 🇬🇧 🏆 | With LUKE GUY
This week, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Guy for an episode that almost didn’t happen thanks to a small technical hiccup 😅. After regrouping, the boys dive straight into bonus territory, covering everything from Jim Guy’s unforgettable wedding and best man duties done properly 🍻 to shared...
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Shark Attacks, 30°C Pools & the Brutal Reality of Long Course Racing
Alex Sutton is joined by co host Luke Withers for a wide ranging catch up as the racing season kicks off. They open with life updates from the pool, including the shock of swimming in an uncomfortably warm 30.8°C pool, where masters swimmers voiced their complaints and Alex reluctantly admits to...
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LUKE GUY | Swimming in the DNA and the MODERN ERA
Alex Sutton is joined once again by Luke Guy, bringing an informed and honest perspective shaped by a lifetime in elite swimming and his work within the sport. Luke reflects on growing up alongside his brother James Guy, sharing how swimming was ingrained in family life from an early age and how…
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TWF's Welcome to 2026 and 2025 BEST BITS
We’re back for 2026 with a Best Bits special! Alex returns solo to the world-famous Wednesday 6 a.m. slot with a handpicked compilation of standout moments from 2025. Reflecting on the conversations, chaos, and characters that made the year unforgettable, this episode features: Tom Dean on the...
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TWF CHRISTMAS EP - TOM DEAN IS BACK & THE BIG 2025 QUIZ
🎄✨ The Weekly Freestyle – Christmas Special 2025 ✨🎄 Santa’s come early to The Weekly Freestyle 🎅🎙️ as Alex Sutton dons the Christmas hat and welcomes Luke Withers and a jet lagged Tom Dean back from Australia for a proper festive freestyle! There are Christmas crackers (pulled correctly),...
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Are Team USA trying to SABOATGE TEAM GB's 4 by 200 ALREADY ahead of LA 28 OLYMPICS?!!! Joined by CHARLIE HARRIS
In this episode of The Weekly Freestyle, I’m joined once again by Charlie Harris - Digital Communications Officer at Scottish Swimming and host of The Aqua Pod let's dive straight into one of the biggest talking points in swimming right now. Let’s get straight to it… are Team USA trying to…
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BUMPED OFF TOP SPOT and 6 GOLDS DOWN - Should GB be HAPPY or UNDERWHELMED?!
This week we review the short course championships in Lublin, Poland. Luke Withers jumps on the show to discuss the week of racing. GB took a smaller squad to this champs but does this make for the lack of silverware compared to 2 years ago in Romania? We discuss the best swims of the week, new...
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The BIG EUROPEAN SC PRE SHOW - WITH SCOTTISH SWIMMING EXPERT CHARLIE HARRIS
This week, host Alex is joined by Scottish swimming expert Charlie Harris, the voice behind the popular show The Aqua Pod. Together, they dive into all things swimming, life, and Scotland. Charlie shares his expert take on the ongoing European Short Course Championships offering predictions,...
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EARLY SEASON RACING in ROTTERDAM AND AMERICA
This week we dive into early season from action from across Europe and America! Who is looking good, who is looking not so good and we discuss who Team GB's biggest prospect could be this year. Finally we have some swimming to talk about :)
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We SNUCK INTO the AQUATICS GB AWARDS 2025 - Where was EVERYONE?! 🤔🏆🥂
This week on TWF Alex is joined by Luke Withers who was our undercover podcasting agent at this year's Aquatics GB awards. Who were the winners and losers? What's the latest goss and why were so many people away? Was it the event of the year!
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Singapore Reflections: What Really Happened?!
Host Alex Sutton is joined by none other than three-time Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean for a stacked episode you won’t want to miss. There’s plenty to unpack starting with Tom’s recent outing at World Championships in Singapore, which didn’t exactly go to plan… but why? Tom gives us the inside...
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Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadine day: Here we go!
This week, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadline Day with unrivalled insight from across British swimming. From the biggest moves to the behind-the-scenes buzz, we break down what it all means for the season ahead. We also share a laugh over Tom’s...
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The Enhanced Games: Pushing Limits or Crossing Lines?
This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into one of the biggest stories shaking up the swimming world: Ben Proud’s controversial move to the Enhanced Games. We ask the tough questions: Has Proud’s decision tarnished his legacy? Has the sport failed one of...
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Are America FINISHED??? WRs GONE, GB NEED A MEDAL!!! World Champs half time check in
We're at the halfway point of the World Championships, and the pool has already seen shockwaves. Have Team USA lost their edge? World records are tumbling, but who’s making history? And with the pressure mounting, how are the Brits holding up? They need a medal soon. This week, Alex is joined by...
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FREYA ANDERSON & KATIE SHANAHAN - Life in Stirling, World Champs Prep & Period Talk
This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Alex sits down with two of Britain’s top swimmers Freya Anderson and Katie Shanahan for an honest, inspiring, and fun conversation you won’t want to miss. We dive into life behind the lanes as they chat about living and training together in Stirling, their…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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?!
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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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
Support the show here:
https://www.patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
HOSTED BY
Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond
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