Night Swim Podcast

Dax & Elvis break down the UVA women's swimming team's dominant 7th straight ACC Championship win — crushing Stanford by over 370 points (1410.5 to 1039) and Cal too! We dive into Katie/Kaylee Ledecky's insane distance swims (those sub-15:45 vibes are back), why it's not "just another Ledecky win," and the bigger picture: Is Stanford's dynasty over? What's behind UVA's steamroll era after Stanford ruled with Simone Manuel, Lia Neal, and more?We talk cyclical nature of college swimming power (Auburn, Texas, Kentucky examples), recruiting snowball effects, fast swimmers eating scholarships, coaching impact (Bob Bowman at ASU vibes), and program identities — like Texas owning the 200 free vs UVA's hodgepodge depth (or lack thereof in some events). Plus, first-ever night swims, freestyle technique from David Marsh, and tips for coaches to challenge UVA by owning an event!🌙 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

Dax and Elvis break down the 2026 Men's ACC Swimming Championships with zero lifeguards and full unfiltered takes. Freshman standout Max Williamson (UVA) drops bombs in the 200 IM (silver medal, school record vibes) and hits A-cuts to lock in NCAA spots—high school 41.0 sprinter turning heads. They dive deep into whether Todd DeSorbo's style is clicking on the men's side (UVA men finish 7th at 577.5 while women dominate), the masculine vs. feminine coaching debate, and why some programs favor one gender. Shoutouts to Kai Winkler (NC State tall-boy sprinter stepping up), Jeremy Kelly (Dax's old Zones kid grinding through transfers), and Stanford's close 1076 vs. Cal's winning 1154 (fluke or revival?). Classic Night Swim: behind-the-curtain drama, no boring results recaps.Subscribe for more raw swimming talk—hit the bell!

Dax and Elvis react to the insane number of automatic NCAA qualifying times (A-cuts) that came out of the B- and C-finals at the 2026 Women's Big Ten Championships. They discuss what this means for meet speed, qualification chaos, event caps at NCAAs, and whether the new rules are making conference meets paradoxically slower and faster at the same time.🌙 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

China is shaking up swimming with MASSIVE payouts at the 2026 China Open in Shenzhen – up to $20,000 appearance fees just for showing up, plus $10K for 1st, $8K for 2nd, $6K for 3rd, flights, and hotels covered for top international stars!In this episode of Night Swim Podcast, we break down why this meet is a game-changer: elite athletes getting real money, fast exciting racing with only the best, fan experiences, autographs, and star power – while USA Swimming sticks to tiny $2K prizes that barely cover travel.We rant about:How USA Swimming & World Aquatics are greedy or incompetentWhy they never capitalized on Phelps-level crowds or pushed stars like Dressel properlyThe boring structure of most meets vs. China's smart, short, high-value formatBusiness lessons: spend money to make money, pay for star power, give fans the experience they wantMarketing fails, "funnest sport" nonsense, and why outsiders have to fix this sport🌙 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 Murphy is back in the pool training for the LA 2028 Olympics after a year+ break — but is this comeback realistic? In this raw clip, we break down why his weight room focus might be holding him back, why getting "too big" could kill his chances at sub-52 in the 100 back, and why historic swimming comebacks (Dara Torres, Anthony Ervin, Dana Vollmer) are super rare — especially for world record holders.We debate:His peak WR time (51.85 relay split / 51.97 race) vs. current young guns like Will McGlothen rising fastThe mental game: Stop chasing your "old self" — build a new baselinePilates/yoga + technique greater than more muscle for backstroke speedOdds: Top 8 at Trials? Top 2 for the team? Or 4th place fade?If you're a swim nerd, this one's for you — brutal honesty on one of America's greatest backstrokers chasing home soil glory. What do you think — can he medal again?🌙 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

Does practice matter more than meets, or do meets matter more than practice? We break down real scenarios: Can crushing 51s in practice for hours make a 51 LCM 100 free "easy" at taper? Why grinding 19.9s for two hours translates better to dropping to 19.0 than endless 51s do for sprinting. The myth of "practice warriors" — kids who dominate practice but disappear on race day. Why simulating meets in practice (suit-up Saturdays, race-pace Fridays) is game-changing.One coach's story of racing EVERY meet one summer... and getting FASTER with LESS training volume. We explore energy systems, race specificity, bringing the meet into practice (vs practice into the meet), and why true elites often underperform in practice but shine when it counts. Whether you're a swimmer, parent, or coach, this episode will make you rethink how you train and race. Drop your thoughts below: Are you a practice warrior or a meet performer? Which side are you on — practice greater than meets or meets greater than practice?🌙 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

The difference between good and great isn't talent—it's mentality. Dax and Elvis break down what it really takes to compete at the elite level: the mental toughness, the discipline, the grind that most swimmers won't talk about.🏊‍♂️ What elite mentality actually looks like🧠 How champions think differently🔥 The brutal truth about competing at the topWhen you're standing behind the blocks at NCAAs or Trials, everyone is fast. What separates you is what's between your ears.🌙 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

Jack Kelly has gone from Brown to Texas to Ireland. His journey to LA 2028 has been an exciting 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

Are we living in the era of Swimflation?In this episode of Night Swim, we dive into:Why 18 might be the new 19 in the 50 freeThe rise of “freshman records” in college swimmingUT’s legendary Quadrathlon scoring systemSuits vs training vs better athletesWhy Freddy Busquet doesn’t get enough creditAnd whether swimmers just needed “permission” to go fasterIs it better athletes? Better training? Tech suits? Or are times just inflated across the board?We’re keeping it real.Drop your take in the comments 👇Is Swimflation real?🌙 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

Ohio State associate head coach Brian Schrader is speaking out against the NCAA’s recent championship changes — and he’s not holding back.From eliminating B finals to altering qualification standards, Schrader argues that these updates hurt elite competition and leave faster swimmers at home. Are these changes about fairness… or about making swimming more “marketable”?In this episode of Night Swim, we break down what Schrader said — and what it means for the future of NCAA swimming.👇 Let us know your take in the comments.🌙 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

Michael Andrew joins Dax & Elvis on Night Swim for his most open interview yet.The Olympic gold medalist opens up about:• Leaving Arizona State University after one year and returning to train full-time in Hawaii with his dad (Peter Andrew) using USRPT roots• Emotional low after missing Paris 2024, family challenges, and rebuilding mentally• LA 2028 goals: 50s events (breast, fly, free), 100 breast, possible 100 fly + relays• Thoughts on Ilya joining Team USA, racing Shane Casas & the new sprint landscape• The vaccine controversy, death threats, media hits, and how he built unbreakable mental armor• Why he skipped the 200 IM forever after Tokyo scars + memes• Training secrets: KAATSU blood flow restriction, Destro buckets, ASP dryland with Sean Santos, and why specificity is greater than volume• Pro swimming reality: ISL experience (no owed money), why it failed, future pro teams, CSL thoughts• Life goals post-2028: Surfing, jet skis, farm life in Hawaii, raising "island babies"Raw, real talk from one of swimming's most polarizing (and resilient) stars. Lifeguards are gone — anything goes.🌙 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

SwimSwam drops bombs: over half of coaches face parent threats. We unpack why—lack of rep, no clear standards, kids weaponizing "bullying." Dax & Elvis on standing on business, building fear/respect, and why some coaches get punked. Coaches & parents: sound off in comments! This is the movement. #SafeSport #SwimCoaching #NightSwim🌙 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

Austin Appleby (13) ditches life jacket, battles cold waves, swims miles to get help—pure intolerance for losing. Dax reframes it: this is the "burn the ships" mindset missing from modern swimming. Hate losing more than you love winning? We connect it to elite athletes tapping survival mode. Hero story + deep mindset talk. Legend. #SwimHero #KillerMindset #NightSwim🌙 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

Blood flow restriction cuffs on Michael Andrew? We dive deep into KAATSU training: how it works, the rehab origins, potential gains for swimmers, but is it worth the risk/cost? Dax questions the mental edge—does it build real toughness or create weakness? Elite insights + savage takes. What do YOU think? Comment below! 🔥 #KAATSU #MichaelAndrew #SwimTraining #NightSwim🌙 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

Young swimmers are malnourished AF because of crazy diets—Dax says "eat it all" especially pre-college! We roast restrictive parents, share Lochte Skittles stories, and drop gold from Jack Roach: "Shop around the grocery store, NOT the aisles." Processed food is the enemy. Mind blown? Tell us your worst nutrition fail! 💪🌙 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

Dax & Elvis go head-to-head: Is dropping a PB the real flex... or is it making your opponents QUIT and fear you in the pool? We break down why wins > times at college level and beyond, killer mentality, and why swimming needs more "struggle for superiority." Blackstroke Nation, drop your take—who's right? 👇 Hit like/subscribe for more real talk.🌙 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

What happens when Night Swim runs out of topics? Absolute chaos.Dax and Elvis go off-script and the results are hilarious. This is what happens when two elite swimmers have nothing planned and just start talking.🎯 In this episode:• No agenda, no filter, just vibes• Random swim takes and hot opinions• Why this might be our most unhinged episode yet🌙 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 #Swimnerd

Is morning practice actually helping you... or holding you back?Dax and Elvis drop a controversial take that's going to trigger every coach who loves 5 AM wake-ups. But hear them out — the science might be on their side.🎯 What we cover:• The case against morning practice• Sleep science and athletic performance• Why some elite programs are changing their approach• When morning practice actually makes sense🌙 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 #Swimnerd

Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte's string of bad luck continues...While competing on "Worst Cook in America," the 12-time Olympic medalist slipped on SPAGHETTI and injured himself badly enough to be eliminated from the show. We break down:• How this happened (making tacos while spaghetti was on the floor??)• Lochte's bizarre injury history• Why this might be the most "Ryan Lochte" story everFrom the Night Swim Podcast with Elvis & Dax - the realest swim talk on the internet.Subscribe for daily swim content that doesn't sugarcoat anything.#RyanLochte #Swimming #Olympics #NightSwim🌙 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 #Swimnerd

The Olympics are finally paying up — but is $200K per gold medal actually enough?Dax and Elvis break down the new Olympic payout structure and debate whether swimmers are finally getting what they deserve, or if this is just another half-measure.🎯 Topics covered:• The new Olympic bonus breakdown• How it compares to other sports• What this means for professional swimming• Are swimmers STILL underpaid?🌙 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 #Swimnerd