Night Swim Podcast

Van Mathias (IU Director of Operations & American Record Holder in the 50 Breaststroke) joins Night Swim for a raw, in-depth conversation about his incredible comeback!From working full-time, training on low volume/high intensity (heavily inspired by Cam McEvoy), crushing weighted pull-ups & Olympic lifts, to setting the American Record in Norway — Van breaks down exactly how he did itTopics Covered:• His exact weekly training split (speed endurance, dryland, lifting)• How he went from “just staying in shape” to American Record holder in months• Sodium bicarb experience, mindset on borrowed time, and racing philosophy• Training with Coach John, the guinea pig experiments, and what’s next (Pan Pacs, 57 in the 100 breast?)• Life as a swimmer + Director of Ops (feeding 90 athletes, jail cell office, etc.)Van is one of the most interesting stories in American swimming right now. Don’t miss this one!🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Cam McEvoy joins the Night Swim Podcast fresh off breaking the world record in the 50 freestyle — and what he reveals about training, sprinting, and the future of swimming will change how you think about the sport.In this episode, Cam dives deep into:Why traditional swim training might be outdatedThe truth about sprint vs endurance trainingHis unconventional approach to becoming the fastest man in the worldWhether he’ll return to the 100 freestyleThe controversy around new training methods and why people are so resistant to changeEnhanced Games, performance debates, and the future of elite competitionThis isn’t just an interview — it’s a blueprint for where swimming is headed next.If you're a swimmer, coach, or fan of elite performance, this is a must-watch.👉 Subscribe for more elite-level conversations from the Night Swim Podcast.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

A call that has the swimming world divided—was it actually a false start or did officials get it wrong? We break down the race, the rules, and why this moment has everyone arguing.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

NCAA introduces a new rule allowing underwater dolphin kicks on the finish for breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. We explain why this is a horrible idea, how it can be abused, who it actually helps (almost no one), and why it makes no sense.

Texas wins the NCAA Men’s title, Florida takes 2nd, Indiana 3rd. We review our predictions, discuss Cal’s disappointing finish without full Dave Durden focus, Arizona State’s relay strength vs depth issues, UVA men’s top-10 finish, and what Bob Bowman’s first year really showed.From dominant performances to shocking results, we break down everything that went down at Men’s NCAAs. Who showed up? Who flopped? And what actually matters heading into Olympic season?🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming