Night Swim Podcast

Shane Ryan returns to the Night Swim Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Enhanced Games! Just days before the event, Shane breaks down his personal PED protocol, the groundbreaking medical case study in Abu Dhabi, training under Brett Hawke, and what it’s really like competing on enhancements.Topics covered:Life in Abu Dhabi during missile attacks and drone warningsThe 8-week Enhanced Games protocol (testosterone, GH, stimulants, peptides + more)Blood work, MRIs, VO2 max testing, and strict medical monitoringTraining, suit issues, water weight management, and how the body actually feelsJames Magnussen, Kristian, Cody Miller, Hunter Armstrong updatesWhy many “clean” athletes are already on similar substances via TUEsISL payment issues, Swim Ireland drama, retirement, and what’s nextEnhanced care, longevity, and the future of the GamesShane also shares wild stories from the compound, full-body suits, recovery tools, and why this is more than just swimming — it’s entertainment + science.If you want the raw, unfiltered truth about the Enhanced Games from an athlete actually doing it, this is the episode.Drop your questions and predictions for the races below!Watch the Enhanced Games live this weekend on YouTube, Twitch, Kick & Roku.🌙 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

Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown.Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”? We break down the optics, his lack of coaching experience, why Missouri State created the position, and whether top recruits would actually swim for him.Plus:Why this move feels risky on both sidesLochte’s Instagram announcement reactionOur wishlist for what would’ve actually broken the swimternetWe want Lochte on the pod — comment below if you do too!Drop your thoughts: Is this a smart move for Lochte or Missouri State?Night Swim — the voice of the streets in swimming.New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss when the Olympic champ actually comes on the show.

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