Live Conversation with The Desert Swimmer In Episode 9 of After Swim, we sat down live with Brendan Cullen for a conversation that went far beyond swimming. Brendan is a farmer based in the Australian outback, a long way from any coastline, yet he set himself the challenge of swimming the English Channel. His journey, captured in The Desert Swimmer, is not just about endurance, but about resilience, identity, and the decision to change direction in life. This was a live and unscripted...

Here's What you Missed ! Episode 8 of After Swim explored a question many swimmers eventually ask: What swim trip should I go on? From structured coaching camps to adventurous swim treks and wellness retreats, we unpacked the different types of swim experiences now available around the world — and how to choose the one that fits what you're looking for. Because sometimes the biggest step in your swimming journey isn’t the swim itself… …it’s deciding where to go next. 🌊 This Week In the Water...

Here's What you Missed ! Episode 7 of After Swim is now live, and this week we focused on something every swimmer experiences but very few people actually prepare for… What happens after the swim is finished. After months of training and building towards a major event, the finish line can bring a mix of relief, exhaustion, pride and sometimes even a strange sense of emptiness. So this week we explored the physical, mental and emotional side of recovery and what swimmers can do in the days and...

Here's What you Missed ! This week on After Swim, we covered a wide cross-section of the global open water swimming community — from high-altitude swims and remote expeditions to major Australian events and meaningful milestones. We also set out to dive into one of our biggest topics yet… but like many swims, things don’t always go to plan. The conversation took us where it needed to go, and we’ll be carrying part of it into next week. 🌊 This Week In the Water We took a global look at what is...

Here's What you Missed ! If you weren’t able to join us live for Episode 5 of the After Swim Show, here is a quick recap of what we covered this week. This episode was all about the places that draw swimmers into the water. From global swim news to reflections on some incredible swim locations around the world, we explored why certain swims stay with us long after we leave the water. 🌊 This Week In the Water We started with a round up of some great stories from the global open water...

Here's What you Missed ! Episode 4 of After Swim was one of our most honest conversations yet. From remote island circumnavigations to ice swimming in Finland, and a deep dive into one of the world’s most respected channel crossings, this week was all about challenge, unpredictability, and what it really takes to commit to big water. It also marked the anniversary of Andy’s Cook Strait crossing, which made the conversation even more meaningful.What we covered: 🌊 This Week In the Water We...

Here's What you Missed ! Episode 3 of After Swim had plenty to unpack. From major swims happening around the world to one of the biggest disappointments on the Australian open water calendar, this episode explored the conversations that happen after the swim… and sometimes when the swim doesn’t even happen at all. We reflected on the cancellation of the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim and what it really means when months of preparation are suddenly halted by conditions beyond your control. How...

Here's What you Missed ! Episode 2 of After Swim didn’t exactly start to plan… a live power outage in the opening minutes forced us to reset in real time. In many ways, it became the perfect reflection of this week’s theme: Resilience. From major swims around the world to a deep dive into the meaning behind Rottnest, this episode was about preparation, adaptability, and how we respond when things don’t go to plan.What we covered: 🌊 This Week In the Water We took a lap around what's happening...

Here's What you Missed ! Our first After Swim live stream set the foundations for the show and kicked off the conversation with the global open water swimming community.What we covered: 🌊 This Week In the Water We did a quick lap around what is happening in the world of open water swimming right now, including:Southern Hemisphere events and momentumMidmar Mile and Busselton Jetty SwimAustin Applebee’s incredible lifesaving swimRottnest Channel Swim countdown and Champions of the ChannelThe...