All Episodes

‘Jump In’ author Nicola McCloy on NZ’s best swimming spots – and how she found them

RE-RELEASE – Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our ANZAC tribute (with special guest John Hancock)

Triple Crown swimmer Wen Erh Hsu on the importance of enjoying every stroke

Seti Afoa on running Samoa Events, learning to swim, and overcoming our fear of the deep

Kate Wareham on learning to swim with epilepsy

Dr Abi Lafbery on wild swimming, waterways, and how we swim in a changing world

Coach Dougal Dunlop on founding the Washing Machines, teaching swim skills, and enjoying all-weather swims at Oriental Bay

Bryn Williams on building confidence, feeling the rhythm, and enjoying our ocean playground

Danielle Falconer’s 40km swim for dementia: why every stroke matters

Laura Quilter on returning to competitive swimming, coaching herself, and keeping it fun

Scott Rice on the Z Manu World Champs, bringing people together, and the art of dive bombs

The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip with James Fox-Golding

Captain Webb, the first English Channel swimmer (with special guest John Hancock)

Swimming with jellyfish (and other invertebrates) – featuring marine scientist Dennis Gordon

Ultramarathon swimmer Liana Smith on swimming after injury, the power of time alone, and the peace of swimming at night

Shark scientist Clinton Duffy on shark behaviour, what swimmers should know, and what it's like tagging great whites

Coach Barb Watson on growing up as a competitive swimmer, building a swim community, and making it fun

Dan Feisst on running the NZ Ocean Swim Series and providing positive swim experiences

Lynne Cox on the 50th anniversary of her Cook Strait swim, swimming to Antarctica, and building global connections

'Outdoor Swimmer' magazine with founder Simon Griffiths and editor Ella Foote

Fit & Abel's Dan Abel on building trust, water confidence, and swim adventures

Books (and songs and films) about swimming with special guest Sinéad Kehoe

Kylie Frost on creating the Twisted Sisters Club, training for triathlons after a chronic health diagnosis, and helping women enjoy the sea

Susan Sherwen on ice swimming, Triple Crown ultramarathon swims, and taking it one swim at a time

Swimming with Lord Byron, Beowulf and around Britain with special guest John Hancock

Dr Heather Massey on the joys, dangers, and discoveries of cold water swimming

Harbourmaster Grant Nalder on swim floats, boats, buoys, and the vital role of communication

Phil Rush on his record-breaking swims and coaching the next generations

Poet Kate Camp on her Matariki swim series, sea poetry, and how swimming can be the destination

Coastguard NZ's James Groombridge and The Big Swim

Artist Ann Skelly on painting the sea, mermaid tails, and the many moods of the ocean

Nicole Miller on filming underwater forests, her new seaweed documentary, and championing our oceans

Graham Joe on capturing sunrises, providing hot food for cold swimmers, and swimming under the stars

Brett Richardson on pre-dawn sea swimming, marathon strategies, and the vital role of support crew

Radio host Clarissa Dunn on the symphonies of the ocean

John Hancock on Sir Bernard Freyberg's heroic wartime swim and our annual ANZAC Day tribute

Melissa Donaldson on exploring the water, changing mindsets, and helping others to experience the joy of swimming

Adrienne Linney on the Better Beach Babes, being 'cover girls' in our togs, and the beauty of the sea

YogiFish's Kaye Mueller on overcoming fear, joyful exploration, and supporting nervous newbies

Breanna Ward on marathon and ice swimming, marine conservation, and the awesomeness of sharks

Toy Saia'ana on learning to swim later in life, navigating grief, and the joy of connection

Artist Fifi Colston on the thrill of winter dipping, ocean inspiration, and a surprise orca encounter

Swim Chats trailer