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Night Swim PodcastDolphin Kick Technique – Knees vs. Hips, Up-Kick Secrets, & DrillsDax and Elvis break down the REAL way to unlock a killer dolphin kick – forget the outdated "wiggle from the hips" advice!In this technique deep-dive from Night Swim:Why teaching from the knees (tuck-extend "inchworm" style) works better for most swimmers than full-body undulationThe massive power in the up-kick (often 50-80% of propulsion – most people neglect it!)Posterior chain secrets: hamstrings, glutes, and how to use them like pros (Phelps-level undulation)Common mistakes that kill speed (too much knee bend, draggy full-body wave)Killer drills: Up-kick-only 25s, fish...
2026-03-2114 min
Night Swim PodcastWhy Swimmers NEED to Party Again – The Lost Escape Valve in College SwimmingDax and Elvis break down why partying (or at least a real mental release) might be missing from modern swimming — and why it could actually HELP prevent burnout.From legendary UT swim parties to Gen Z drinking less, they discuss:How constant "swim talk" creates stress (Regan Smith example)The old-school fun that built bonds, stories & legendsWhy Gen Z athletes party less — is it seriousness or culture shift?Sober partying still counts — you just need the escape!Swimmers vs. baseball team rivalries & why non-revenue sports ruled the social sceneIs the grind killing the joy? Or is the sport better withou...
2026-03-2014 min
Night Swim PodcastHunter Armstrong Joins Enhanced Games – CleanHunter Armstrong declares he'll compete clean in the Enhanced Games and asked USA Swimming what happens to his national team status… they couldn't answer. We explain why this is massive checkmate for USA Swimming / World Aquatics and why every national team swimmer should be signing up yesterday. Enhanced care vs enhanced substances exposed.🌙 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 un...
2026-03-1028 min
Night Swim PodcastFix Your Starts & Turns NOW or Lose at NCAAs | Night Swim Podcast (Dax & Elvis Roast Bad Technique)Dax & Elvis go OFF on terrible starts, turns, and technique in college swimming — especially after watching conference meets.They call out Arizona State’s Ilia (Ilya) for painfully slow turns despite being unstoppable, roast Big 12 teams for the worst execution they've seen, and explain why Tennessee dominates relay starts with low-swing athletic dives (not bunny hops or flopping in).Plus: Why open turns in fly/breast are the SAME skill (mind blown for many), how Gen Z swimmers lack basic body awareness from no tree climbing/outdoor play, the "Gen Z stare," programming habits during easy 100s, and brutal advi...
2026-03-0923 min
Night Swim PodcastThe NCAA Swimming Talent Gap is INSANE: Why UVA, Texas & Cal Dominate And Most Teams Can't Catch UpDax & Elvis break down the massive talent gap in NCAA swimming that's leaving most teams in the dust. On the women's side: UVA is in a league of their own, with Texas a distant second and everyone else way behind. Men's side? Texas and Cal run the show, and the rest are playing catch-up forever.We discuss why it's so hard to close:Resources (scholarships, facilities, money talks – especially for internationals)Location (good weather + prestige = recruits flock to Florida, Texas, Cal, UVA)Elite coaching & recruiting cycles (chicken-or-egg dominance)Mentality & racer mindset (top teams recruit fearless competitors, not just fast bo...
2026-03-0814 min
Night Swim PodcastJosh Liendo's Heisman Lane Push + Texas Sprint Struggles | Night Swim SEC RecapUnfiltered SEC Championships recap on Night Swim Podcast! Dax Hill (Texas Longhorns legend, NCAA champ) and Elvis Burrows break down the "Texas Invite" that is now the SECs. Josh Liendo dominates with 18.4s leads, 43.0 100 fly, relay monster splits — plus the hilarious lane-line "Heisman" celebration gone wrong (who pushed him back?!). We dive into why Texas still can't sprint (Dax spills on his rejected $2k sprint clinic offer), suit inflation making 39s/19s normal(?), Tennessee's Black sprint takeover with Eva Okaro & co. dropping 45s/20s relay legs, and how building around 50/100 free wins conferences & NCAAs (Cal blueprint). Big-picture strategy, no li...
2026-03-0722 min
Night Swim PodcastUVA Women CRUSH ACCs Again! Stanford's 371-Point Beatdown + Ledecky Dominance & NCAA Power ShiftsDax & 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...
2026-03-0612 min
Night Swim PodcastMen's ACC Championships 2026: Freshman Phenom Max Williamson + Why UVA Men Are Struggling Under Todd DeSorboDax 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), an...
2026-03-0522 min
Night Swim PodcastWomen's Big Ten Championships – 59 A-Cuts from B & C Finals?!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 hai...
2026-03-0407 min
Night Swim PodcastChina Pays Swimmers $20K Just to Show Up – USA Swimming Exposed!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 Aqua...
2026-03-0323 min
Night Swim PodcastRyan Murphy is TRAINING - time to get the United States of Backstroke back on trackRyan 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...
2026-03-0208 min
Night Swim PodcastPractice vs Meets: Which REALLY Matters More in 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 in...
2026-03-0109 min
Night Swim PodcastElite Mentality: What Separates Champions from CompetitorsThe 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 El...
2026-02-2826 min
Night Swim PodcastJack Kelly: From Brown to Texas to IrelandJack 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...
2026-02-2707 min
Night Swim Podcast18 Is the New 19?! Swimflation Is Out of Control.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 ch...
2026-02-2617 min
Night Swim PodcastNCAA Swimming Is Ruining Itself. And Brian Schrader Just Said It.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 b...
2026-02-2525 min
Night Swim PodcastMichael Andrew: Why I Left ASU, Returned to Dad's USRPT, & My LA 2028 PlanMichael 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 + meme...
2026-02-161h 31
Night Swim Podcast57% of Coaches Get THREATENED by Parents – SafeSport Nightmare Exposed 😡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 cultu...
2026-02-1314 min
Night Swim Podcast13-Year-Old Superboy Swims 4KM in Ocean to Save Family – The Killer Mentality We Need 🦸♂️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...
2026-02-1223 min
Night Swim PodcastMichael Andrew's KAATSU Secret Exposed – Game-Changer or Gimmick? 🤔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 car...
2026-02-1112 min
Night Swim PodcastSwimmers Are STARVING Themselves – Eat EVERYTHING (Our Hot Take) 🍔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 cul...
2026-02-1009 min
Night Swim PodcastBest Time or WINNING? The Brutal Truth Elite Swimmers Won't Admit 🔥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...
2026-02-0908 min
Night Swim PodcastWhen Dax & Elvis Have NO TOPIC... Things Get WILD 😂 | Night SwimWhat 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 car...
2026-02-0822 min
Night Swim PodcastDITCH Morning Practice?! 🌅 The CONTROVERSIAL Take Every Swimmer Needs to HearIs 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...
2026-02-0712 min
Night Swim PodcastRyan Lochte's WORST Injury Yet 🍝 (You Won't Believe This)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...
2026-02-0608 min
Night Swim PodcastBillionaire Drops $100M: Every US Olympian Gets $200,000: Is It ENOUGH? 💰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 sw...
2026-02-0506 min
Night Swim PodcastNASCAR-Style Ads in Swimming?! 🏎️ Dax & Elvis Debate the FUTURE of the SportWhat if swimmers had sponsor logos all over their caps and suits like NASCAR drivers?Dax and Elvis debate whether swimming should embrace full-on commercialization. Would it save the sport financially, or destroy everything we love about it?🎯 Topics discussed:• How NASCAR's sponsorship model works• Could swimming adopt something similar?• The pros and cons of commercialization• What this means for swimming's future🌙 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 a...
2026-02-0408 min
Night Swim PodcastIlya Kharun Ditches Canada for Team USA – It's ALL About the MONEY (Dressel & Andrew in Trouble?)Ilya Kharun just switched to represent the USA. Dax and Elvis have THOUGHTS.The Canadian-born butterfly star is now competing for America. Is this good for the sport? Is it fair? What does it mean for international swimming?🎯 Topics covered:• The Ilya Kharun nation switch• Rules around changing countries• How this affects Team USA and Canada• The ethics of nation-switching in swimming🌙 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 a...
2026-02-0316 min
Night Swim PodcastThe McEvoy Method: Why Coaches REFUSE to EvolveDax and Elvis break down Cam McEvoy's sprint training philosophy and why the swimming world keeps "discovering" what sprint coaches have known for decades.Is the McEvoy Method really new? Why are coaches afraid to try sprint-focused training? And will Elvis actually come out of retirement to test it?🏊 Topics covered:• Cam McEvoy's training philosophy explained• Why sprint training keeps getting "repackaged" every 7-8 years • The laziness problem in coaching• Van Mathias and the Thoroughbreds connection• Elvis's challenge: Go 19 in the 50 free?🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Lon...
2026-02-0210 min
Night Swim Podcast$2K Bounty on Josh Liendo: Will He Do a Touchdown Dance & Shout Out Night Swim?!Dax & Elvis throw down a $2,000 challenge to star swimmer Josh Liendo (Florida Gators / Canada): Do an epic touchdown dance (or sick celebration) after winning at NCAAs + shout out "Night Swim Podcast" in the post-race interview = cash money!Josh breaks it down: Why celebrations sometimes go out the window after a big swim, iconic team cellys (like Florida's row the boat), Chad Johnson-inspired golf swings on the lane line, backflip risks, cannonball DQs, relay group ideas (Ginyu Force pose?), and why he's tempted to go big in his senior year.Will he lock it in? Will the whole team Sharpie "...
2026-01-2808 min
Night Swim PodcastJosh Liendo Spills: Florida Training, Dressel Exit, SCM WR 100 Fly, Weight Room Secrets & MoreFor the FIRST TIME EVER on Night Swim, we welcome not one, not two, but THREE Black swimmers on the mic — a world record in itself 😂. Olympic silver medalist (100 fly Paris 2024), multiple-time NCAA champion, short course WORLD RECORD holder (47.68 100 fly), and Florida Gator legend Josh Liendo joins Dax & Elvis for an unfiltered, no-PR conversation.We dive into:The real culture at Florida under Anthony Nesty (the OG butterflyer)What actually happened with Bella Sims drama & team meetings (Josh keeps it 100)Why Caleb Dressel left Florida & the power of coach-athlete relationshipsThe rise of Black swimmers — from Jordan Crooks...
2026-01-271h 16
Night Swim PodcastVan Mathias is the BEST American Breaststroker RIGHT NOW!Van Mathias (Indiana/John Long) is quietly dominating—new Pro Swim Series records, top US times in breast, and flying under the radar! Dax & Elvis connect the dots: John Long's Queens/Team Elite/Auburn/David Marsh roots = power swimming gold. Why nobody's talking about him, mustache meta roast, and why IU might be the new breaststroke factory. Dark horse for USA teams? We need him on the pod! 🚀🌙 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 h...
2026-01-2619 min
Night Swim PodcastWhat's Wrong with Kieran Smith? No PB's in 5 Years. Is it time to leave Gainesville?Kieran Smith is stacking World Championship teams and medals... but no best times in forever and zero buzz. Dax & Elvis ask the tough question: Is it time to leave Gainesville? We compare his yardage overload to past mistakes, why high-volume distance training can backfire, and why elite freestylers belong at Cal for power/technique fixes. Marketing fail or deeper issue? Mental baseline reset after big success? Brutal honesty.🌙 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 Oly...
2026-01-2514 min
Night Swim PodcastErisman Siblings Are the NEW Swim Royalty! Cal Freshman Ryan Erisman is HIMThe Erisman family is taking over! Ryan Erisman (Cal) upset big names like Carson Foster & Luke Hobson for gold in the 200 fly/200 free at Pro Swim Series, while sister Rylee is upsetting vets like Simone Manuel. Dax & Elvis discuss: Is this the next big swim family (like Walshes/Fosters)? Why Cal (David Durden/Marsh influence) is fixing technique and unlocking power. Sibling Olympians incoming? Shoutout to the parents! 🏆🌙 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...
2026-01-2409 min
Night Swim PodcastSimone Manuel Doing 7,000 Yard Practices at 29?! Bob Bowman is COOKING Her!Simone Manuel admits in her SwimSwam interview: She's never done 7k practices before... until Bob Bowman! She's looking jacked and swimming solid (50 free win, close battles), but is this high-volume madness right for a sprinter? Dax & Elvis debate: Is she exercising or training? Will she crash mid-season like many female athletes on yardage spikes? Sprint vs. IM group mismatch, inflammation risks, and why she needs to stand up for herself. Real talk for Chocolate Thunder! 💪🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance techni...
2026-01-2317 min
Night Swim PodcastKatie Ledecky Drops 2nd FASTEST 1500 EVER... But We're Getting BORED? (Wild Fix Idea!)Katie Ledecky just swam 15:23.21—the SECOND fastest 1500 freestyle in HISTORY—at Pro Swim Series Austin! She's owning the top 12 all-time spots, but Dax & Elvis admit: We're starting to take her dominance for granted like prime Jordan. Is she TOO good for the sport? Elvis drops a $5,000 bounty challenge: Mid-race tea sip + book read + Night Swim shoutout to save swimming's entertainment value! 😂 Would you watch? Ledecky needs to go villain mode!🌙 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...
2026-01-2206 min
Night Swim PodcastGrousset SMASHES Dressel's US Open Record & Vows to BREAK His 100 Fly WORLD RECORD!Maxime Grousset is cooking! He smashed Caeleb Dressel's US Open record in the 50 fly semis (22.81!) and already beat him in the 100 fly at the 2026 Pro Swim Series Austin. Dax & Elvis go full send: Is this the end of Dressel's fly dominance? We roast the "walking into his house" energy, Dressel's bronze in the 50 fly, his confident post-race interview shift, and why his freestyle technique might be catching up to him. Fans are still ride-or-die—delusional or loyal? 😂🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend...
2026-01-2111 min
Night Swim PodcastThe Pro Swim Series is so BORING nobody sponsors it!Dax & Elvis break down the newly rebranded Pro Swim Series (RIP TYR Pro Series) after the latest Austin stop. Why are meets so predictable and dull? Fast swimmers sandbagging prelims, endless C/D finals, zero entertainment value, and TYR shifting to CrossFit/triathlons instead. Is USA Swimming killing the sport with bad marketing and no eyeballs? We dive into sponsor ROI fails and why swimming needs to become ENTERTAINMENT. 🔥 What do you think—fixable or doomed? Drop your takes below!🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, T...
2026-01-2009 min
Night Swim PodcastThe Most Ruthless Pool Games Swimmers Play: Breath-Hold RPS, Ankle Grabs, & More 😂From ankle-grabbing Lochte in a spoons-style hunt game to underwater rock-paper-scissors breath-holding battles and diabolical coach relays – Dax & Elvis share the most legendary, ruthless, and hilarious pool games ever played in swimming. You HAVE to try these (safely). Shallow water blackout is a serious thing. Classic Night Swim chaos!Hit subscribe for more fun swimming stories!🌙 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 s...
2026-01-1610 min
Night Swim PodcastTaper Is a MYTH in 2026? Why Swimmers Go 18-Mid Year-Round Now – Dax vs Elvis DebateIs the magical "taper unicorn" dead? Dax (Eddie Reese purist) defends the psychological edge of big end-of-season rest, while Elvis argues modern training + recovery cycles mean fast swimming all year (Nathan Adrian style). Heated debate on over/under tapering, adaptation tracking, and why today's swimmers are faster in October than ever. Must-watch for coaches & swimmers! New episode daily – subscribe now!🌙 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 swimm...
2026-01-1530 min
Night Swim PodcastRyan Lochte Just Sold 3 Olympic Gold Medals for $385K… We Were Right Again 😳Ryan Lochte auctions three Olympic relay gold medals for nearly $400K amid divorce, IRS issues, and legal battles. Dax & Elvis called this months ago and stand by their take: empathy for Lochte while questioning the optics. Full breakdown + why relay medals always go cheaper. Legendary swimmer going through it – thoughts?Daily episodes – don't miss out!🌙 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 unfi...
2026-01-1407 min
Night Swim PodcastIlaria Bianchi Bumped from 2026 Winter Olympics Torch for Influencers?!Italian legend Ilaria Bianchi (4x Olympian) vents about being removed from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics torch relay to make room for "influencers." Dax & Elvis debate: smart marketing move or disrespect to real athletes? Full context on the Milan Winter Games torch relay controversy. Subscribe for daily swimming + Olympic takes! ❄️🌙 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 batt...
2026-01-1307 min
Night Swim PodcastAdam Peaty Marries & Changes Name to Adam Ramsey Peaty – British Tradition or Branding Genius?Adam Peaty (now Adam Ramsey Peaty?) changes his name after marrying into the Ramsey family. Is this British royal tradition, a branding masterstroke, or just hilarious breaststroker energy? Dax & Elvis roast, analyze, and share wild name-change stories from swimming history. Wild episode! 😂Like + subscribe for more swimming hot takes!🌙 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 c...
2026-01-1206 min
Night Swim PodcastBella Sims SHADES Florida Gators Food & NegativityBella Sims drops comments about "negativity" at Florida and takes shots at Gainesville food on the MiSHEgan podcast. Dax & Elvis dive deep: immaturity, tough SEC culture under Anthony Nesty, Greg Troy's legacy, and why some swimmers can't handle real competition. Unfiltered reaction + old-school swimming stories.New episode every day – smash subscribe!🌙 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 un...
2026-01-1112 min
Night Swim PodcastWhy Cal Baptist Cut Their Swim Team… And Why Top Swimmers NEED to Post More in 2026Dax & Elvis break down the shocking Cal Baptist swim team cancellation and Jon Reiter's hot take that swimmers aren't posting enough content. Is the "swim influencer" era the key to saving college programs? We also discuss Gretchen Walsh's failed New Year's resolution to post more and why elite swimmers are leaving money on the table. Night Swim is back with unfiltered takes! 🔥Subscribe + turn on notifications for daily swimming drama & hot takes →🌙 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 @Re...
2026-01-1014 min
Night Swim Podcast$1,000 for the first NCAA swimmer to do a cannonball celly + mention Night SwimDax Hill & Elvis Burrows go OFF on why competitive swimming is too serious and needs MORE FUN! From 1980s beer carts & toga parties to modern ideas like cannonballs into sponsor bowls, touchdown dances after wins, and breaking the "act like you've been there" rule – is it time to make swimming disrespectful and entertaining like the NFL?They even put money on the table: $1,000 for the first NCAA swimmer to do a real celly + mention Night Swim!No lifeguards, no filter – just raw takes on injecting personality into the sport. Subscribe for more controversial swimming talk! 🏊♂️💥🌙 Night Swim PodcastW...
2026-01-0911 min
Night Swim PodcastWomen Are Breaking World Records at a Rate Men Can’t Match - Here’s WhyWomen are stacking multiple world records - and the men aren’t.In this Night Swim clip, we dive into why female swimmers currently dominate the world-record leaderboard, why the numbers look wild on paper, and why this isn’t as simple as “women are better now.”We talk:Short course vs long course (aka record inflation season)The American college system and strength training cheat codesWhy the data looks shocking until you actually read itWho’s benefiting, who’s getting cooked, and why nobody wants to say...
2026-01-0810 min
Night Swim PodcastWe HATE the Olympic 50m Stroke Qualification RulesDax and Elvis share Cam McEvoy's frustration and displeasure with the convoluted Olympic qualification rules for the 50m stroke events (50 Fly, 50 Back, 50 Breast). They break down why the 50s of stroke get zero respect — weird time windows, priority spots eaten up by versatile swimmers, and how specificity in sprinting is punished while versatility is rewarded. Is swimming set up to kill the pure 50m specialists? The guys don't hold back.🌙 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 Burro...
2026-01-0725 min
Night Swim PodcastTunisia OWES Coach 50K for Olympic Gold - Philippe Lucas Calls Out Federation DramaFrench coach Philippe Lucas trained Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi to double World Champion last summer… and now the federation allegedly owes him €50K in bonuses. They're claiming they paid the swimmer and he was supposed to pass it on. Classic small-country Houdini with the money? Dax and Elvis expose the shady side of international coaching deals. Pay the man!Who else has been stiffed by a federation? Stories in the comments.Subscribe for the raw swimming talk the big podcasts won't touch.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted...
2026-01-0607 min
Night Swim PodcastSprint Technique Secret: You NEED Long Stroke Efficiency First (Controversial Take)Everyone says grind yards to build your aerobic base before sprinting… but is that garbage? Dax and Elvis argue the REAL foundation for elite sprinting is learning long, efficient long-course strokes first. Short-course power comes easy after that - but going the other way? Good luck. This controversial take will piss off half the coaches in America. No lifeguards on duty. Comment: Did you learn meters or yards first? How'd it affect your speed?Smash that subscribe - we're just getting started in 2026.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hoste...
2026-01-0512 min
Night Swim PodcastIs USA Freestyle COOKED? Choppy Yards Strokes Killing Long Course DreamsCoach Jake from Bolles just dropped a bomb: American freestyle is getting too choppy, too powerful, too yards-focused - and it's destroying our long course game. Dax and Elvis break down why USA swimmers look explosive in short course but flop in meters compared to Popovici, Thorpe, and the international stars. Is the college system ruining freestyle? The lifeguards are gone - this is the dark truth nobody wants to say.Drop your thoughts: Is USA freestyle really cooked? 👇Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—Night Swim doesn't hold back.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights g...
2026-01-0411 min
Night Swim PodcastBRING BACK SUPER SUITS NOW! 😤 Dax & Elvis EXPOSE Why the Ban Was BS & Swimming Got BORINGDax and Elvis dedicated a passionate segment to calling for the return of super suits (the polyurethane full-body/high-tech suits from 2008-2009 like Speedo's LZR Racer, Arena X-Glide, and Jaked models), arguing the 2010 ban was misguided and hurt the sport.Elvis's TakeHe led the charge: "We need to bring back the super suits. That's the sentence right there."He called the ban "kind of stupid" because it wasn't truly unfair—everyone could access them (FINA even provided free suits at 2009 Worlds to level the field for poorer countries).He highlighted hypocrisy: Pre-ban jammers cost $120-300; super suits were $400-500. Po...
2026-01-0311 min
Night Swim PodcastMichael Phelps SLAMS USOPTC Foreign Swimmer Ban: "I Thrived Training With ALL Athletes"Dax and Elvis dive deep into the controversial new USOPTC policy banning international swimmers from training at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center starting in 2028 (for the Olympic year). Michael Phelps fired back on Instagram: "What are our goals? I thrived training w/ all athletes. Never discriminated."The guys break it down: Is this protecting American swimmers or hurting competition? Dax calls it a "half measure" and suggests charging foreign federations big money instead of a full ban. Elvis questions if it'll lead to retaliation abroad and wonders why Phelps is speaking up now when he...
2026-01-0211 min
Night Swim PodcastStraight Arm Freestyle: Elite Secret or Overhyped Technique?Straight arm freestyle is everywhere — but is it actually fast, or just misunderstood? Dax and Elvis break down the truth behind straight arm freestyle: who it works for, who it hurts, and why copying what you see on TV might be slowing you down. This isn’t a drill video — it’s a real conversation about biomechanics, power transfer, shoulder stress, and why elite technique doesn’t automatically translate to age-group or masters swimming.Inside this clip:Why straight arm freestyle exploded at the elite levelThe hidden strength and mobility requirements nobody talks abou...
2026-01-0118 min
Night Swim PodcastMichael Andrew Leaves ASU & Returns to Dad’s USRPT RootsDax and Elvis dive deep into Michael Andrew's surprising move — leaving Arizona State University after a short stint and returning to train in Hawaii with his dad using the "controversial" USRPT (Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training) method.They discuss:Why they weren't shocked by the move back to family rootsThe unique father-son dynamic that dominated MA's early careerHow USRPT changed their own training and produced massive dropsWhat Michael Andrew missed by not training in a high-level college group earlierWhere he should have gone instead of ASU (hint: Cal?)The pros/cons of parent-coached prodigies in swimmingDax and Elvis keep it...
2025-12-3117 min
Night Swim PodcastSwimmers Remain Unpaid While ISL Backs New College Swimming League (CSL)The College Swimming League (CSL) is being sold as the future of college swimming — athlete pay, better production, simpler scoring, and freedom from NCAA constraints — and in his recent podcast appearance, co-founder Kyle Sockwell lays out a compelling vision for why the sport needs to change, but when the conversation turns to money, accountability, and athlete protections, the answers become vague, especially as the CSL is acknowledged to be financially backed “in the background” by the International Swimming League, a league that still faces unresolved questions over unpaid swimmers, leaving one unavoidable issue at the center of this entire project...
2025-12-3014 min
Night Swim PodcastThe ISL’s Return Raises the Same Unanswered Question: Where’s the Money?!The return of the International Swimming League is being framed as a comeback story, but for many swimmers it feels more like déjà vu, because this is the same league that left athletes unpaid, including Shane Ryan, who has publicly said he is still owed $50,000, and yet instead of settling those debts first, the ISL is now re-emerging and financially backing new projects like the College Swimming League, forcing an uncomfortable question the sport never seems willing to ask: why does swimming keep partnering with organizations that haven’t paid their athletes, how are swimmers supposed to believe they...
2025-12-2909 min
Night Swim PodcastLithuanian Swimming Gone Wild UPDATEDive into the latest chaos rocking Lithuanian swimming! A World Junior champion accuses her coach of harassment, bullying, and dropping a wild racist comment.The coach resigns, another swimmer steps up saying HE made the comment (not the coach), and the federation is investigating. We break it all down: Is this racism, jealousy, or just Eastern European "tough coaching"? We got hit with a fake ChatGPT cease-and-desist from the coach himself 😂, and we're not holding back on the hot takes.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax...
2025-12-2814 min
Night Swim PodcastWhy Swimming NEEDS More Trash TalkTrash talk is DEAD in swimming… and that’s why the sport is boring. Dax and Elvis break down César Cielo hopping on lane lines, Ryan Murphy calling Coleman Stewart the B-word, Chad le Clos missing the greatest stare-down ever, and why swimmers are scared to be villains. Bring back the DOG!Night Swim Podcast – locker room talk only.🌙 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 c...
2025-12-2612 min
Night Swim PodcastGallop Stroke is Overrated Garbage? Dax Defends It – Elvis Says NOViral claim: Gallop stroke is the future of freestyle. Elvis calls it inefficient humping. Dax (200 free NCAA champ) breaks down why hybrid/gallop timing is elite for 200-400 freestylers – sprint power + distance efficiency when used right. Heated debate!🌙 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...
2025-12-2529 min
Night Swim PodcastDryland is a WASTE of Time – Elvis ROASTS Typical Pool-Deck WorkoutsElvis drops a viral take: Most "dryland" (burpees, push-ups, med-ball throws run by assistant coaches) is useless garbage. Real strength comes from proper weight-room training. Dax explains why Eddie Reese-style programs worked and why copycats fail. Must-watch for coaches & swimmers.🌙 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 sc...
2025-12-2408 min
Night Swim PodcastCody Miller Goes Enhanced – Hypocrite or Smart Bag?Cody Miller joins the Enhanced Games roster – fans call him a hypocrite after past anti-doping stance. Dax & Elvis discuss the backlash from young fans, why retired pros deserve the paycheck, and how elite talent is still elite even out of shape. Get your bag, Cody!🌙 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, trainin...
2025-12-2308 min
Night Swim PodcastUSA Swimming's 15% Pay Raise is an INSULT – Dax & Elvis Demand Real ChangeNew USA Swimming CEO announces a 15% stipend increase – from ~$36K to ~$42K. Dax and Elvis call it pathetic: "Long overdue and still pennies!" Ideas to fix it: tie raises to growing membership, cut exec salaries, run it like a real pro sport. Night Swim speaks truth.🌙 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 ba...
2025-12-2210 min
Night Swim Podcast14:59 Katie Ledecky Goes Sub-15 in 1650 – Dax & Elvis on Her Florida ResurrectionKatie Ledecky smashes 15:00 in the 1650 at her namesake meet – GOAT status confirmed. Dax and Elvis debate: Is the hype more about "Ledecky magic" than the time itself? Plus, why moving to Florida (sunshine, new training, happy vibes) brought back the queen of distance.🌙 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...
2025-12-2107 min
Night Swim PodcastMixed Relays Are Terrible - Dax & Elvis Say Get Rid of Them NOWDax and Elvis go OFF on mixed relays in the Olympics and World Champs – why they make elite women look slow, diminish women's sports, and should be scrapped to make room for the 50s of stroke. "It's a gimmick – keep it for fun invitationals!" Night Swim doesn't hold back – lifeguards are gone.🌙 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 unfiltere...
2025-12-2004 min
Night Swim PodcastUS Open 2025 Recap: Bob Bowman's Texas Squad Crushes - McIntosh, Dressel & MoreDax and Elvis review the 2025 US Open in Austin: Summer McIntosh's insane 3:55 400 free, Texas pros like Hobson & Foster breaking records under Bob Bowman. Simone Manuel's in-season swims, altitude training debates, and why Texas transplants dominate. Fast long course action!🌙 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. J...
2025-12-1922 min
Night Swim PodcastSwimming's #1 Problem: Bored Parents & Endless Meets – Dax & Elvis Have IdeasDax and Elvis rant on why parents hate swim meets: 5+ hour waits for 30-second swims, no tailgating, bad warm-ups. Is this killing youth swimming? Solutions like notifications, alcohol, smaller sessions, or Black energy turning up the vibe. Real talk on growing the 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...
2025-12-1811 min
Night Swim PodcastPenny Oleksiak Sus? Dax & Elvis Thought She Was Retiring But She's NotCanadian star Penny Oleksiak accepts a 2-year ban for three whereabouts failures but insists she's still training through it. Dax and Elvis call it sketchy – dodging testers or just chilling? Why miss three if clean? Deep dive on the controversy and if she'll return stronger for 2028.🌙 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, tr...
2025-12-1708 min
Night Swim Podcast50s of Stroke Reviving Legends? Cameron van der Burg & Etiene Medeiros Making Comebacks!With the 50m stroke events added to the 2028 Olympics, Dax and Elvis talk retirees like Cameron van den Burgh coming back for real glory instead of Enhanced Games cash. Heavy hitters unretiring – why choose clean prestige over enhanced paydays? Edo Tensei vibes in swimming! Plus, rant on mixed relays.🌙 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 ba...
2025-12-1605 min
Night Swim PodcastRyan Lochte Tragedy: Selling Medals, Divorce & Debt – Dax & Elvis Feel For the LegendDax and Elvis open up about Ryan Lochte's tough times: auctioning Olympic golds amid massive debt, divorce drama, and sobriety journey. From $10M deals to clinics at $100/pop – how did a Phelps rival fall this far? Heartfelt discussion on fame, partying, and needing real support. Stay legendary, Ryan.🌙 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...
2025-12-1511 min
Night Swim PodcastEnhanced Games Getting Desperate? Dax & Elvis React to Latest "Mid-Tier" SignupsDax and Elvis dive into the latest Enhanced Games roster additions like Felipe Lima, Evgenii Somov, Isabella Arcila, Natalia Fryckowska, and more. From big names to "who?" athletes – is this rushed budget blowout or smart experimentation? They debate if it's legitimizing the controversial event or turning it into amateur hour. Plus, why no big retired stars 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...
2025-12-1407 min
Night Swim PodcastISL Revival? Dax & Elvis React to Kyle Sockwell's New College Swimming League (CSL)Dax and Elvis break down the bombshell announcement of the College Swimming League (CSL) – a new ISL-backed collegiate pro league launching in 2026 founded by Kyle Sockwell and Robert Kent. They discuss the hype, the major concerns over ISL's past unpaid athletes scandal, and why Kyle needs to watch his back with these "wolves." Is this the future of college swimming or a risky remix? Night Swim Podcast doesn't hold back – lifeguards are gone!🌙 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 B...
2025-12-1307 min
Night Swim PodcastBen Proud to Enhanced Games: $250K Salaries, Million Dollar WR Bonuses & Who’s Next?We break down the biggest stories in swimming right now, from US Open predictions and Dressel drama, to Phelps wilding at the poker table, comment section chaos, kicking technique fixes, and more.The bombshell closer: Ben Proud officially joins the Enhanced Games. We expose the eye-popping money on the table (prize purses, salaries, WR bonuses) and why this changes everything for pro swimming. Clean athletes are getting robbed—time to wake up! Who’s next? Sarah? Dressel? Cielo?Real talk, no filter—like we're chilling on deck. If you love swimming and hate the BS, this i...
2025-12-1216 min
Night Swim PodcastSwimming Comment Sections Are WILD: Simone Manuel Claps Back 3 Times & We Read the Hate MailDax & Elvis dive deep into the chaos of swimming comment sections on this clip from the Night Swim Podcast! 😤 From reading hate mail and clapping back at offended fans to the viral moment Simone Manuel commented THREE times on our post (yes, really), we break down why people get so triggered by real locker room talk.We discuss:- The backlash we've been getting (and why we don't care)- Simone Manuel "crashing out" in the comments over the Texas shirt drama- How swimmers & fans need to grow a spine and...
2025-12-1117 min
Night Swim PodcastAre We Entering the Golden Age of Pro Swimming?Is THIS the moment pro swimming finally levels up?Dax and Elvis break down why the sport might be entering a true Golden Age, how marketing and personality could’ve changed everything a decade ago, and why swimmers no longer need an Olympic medal to build a real career.From Roy Burch’s early social media blueprint to the rise and fall of ISL, to how Team Elite, ASAP Miami, and pro groups almost created a rivalry era… this episode dives into the alternate timeline where pro swimming becomes entertainment—and why it still can.We als...
2025-12-1011 min
Night Swim PodcastKicking Is the REAL Reason USA Is Losing – Kick From Your KNEES, Not Hips (Black Swimmers Too)Dax & Elvis go OFF on why American swimming is falling behind internationally… and the answer is KICKING.The national-team director Greg Meehan finally admitted it: weak flutter kick + weak underwaters = cooked on the world stage.Elvis: “Club teams treat kicking like an afterthought — I only got good when college forced me to care”Dax drops the biomechanics bomb: “Kick from your knees, not your hips. Especially if you’re Black and built like a powerlifter — stop tearing up your quads!”Real examples: 9-year-olds going 1.11–1.13 for 100 kick, another girl drops from 2.10 to 1.19 in months.W...
2025-12-0907 min
Night Swim PodcastWorld Aquatics Said Josh Liendo Looks Like Morgan Freeman 💀Dax & Elvis react to World Aquatics’ viral “who do you look like?” post featuring Josh Liendo.“Google ‘Black guy’ and picked the first picture they found… Morgan Freeman.” Dax & ElvisThe guys discuss:• Why the post was tone-deaf• Whether Liendo actually chose the comp• How swim media still has zero Black people in the room“Who is on the media team at World Aquatics? Come to the stage—we need to have a conversation.”🌙 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 Olympia...
2025-12-0804 min
Night Swim PodcastPhelps' Wild Night? Dax & Elvis Break Down the Poker Table ClipThe boys analyze the viral Phelps casino moment - unfiltered.“He was wilding. It's like watching a car crash. You gotta be way more player than that, dog.” Elvis and Dax riff on:• What really happens when athletes “forget the cameras are there”• Why elite performers have the same self-destructive tendencies as NFL players• The hilarious voiceover reenactment: “Ooh, what's that cocoa butter?”And yes - they invite Phelps onto Night Swim:“Call us, Phelps. We’ll fly to Arizona.”🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-perf...
2025-12-0705 min
Night Swim PodcastDressel’s US Open Predictions & Why His Move Was a MISTAKEElvis goes all in on Caleb Dressel's US Open outlook—and he doesn’t sugarcoat it.“My prediction is Dressel will be lucky if he makes top ten… If he breaks 22 seconds, he should consider himself lucky.” Dax and Elvis break down:• Why Dressel’s recent move may not have helped• The gap between old-guard sprinters and today’s field• Why the swimming world panics when someone speaks locker-room truth“What we say is what people are thinking and what they're saying on deck… the second we put it online, everyone’s like ‘how dare he?’”🌙 Ni...
2025-12-0607 minNight Swim PodcastPenny Oleksiak Whereabouts Suspension & How Athletes ACTUALLY Beat Drug TestsPenny Oleksiak gets hit with a two-year ban for three missed tests… but is this actually a big deal, or just anti-doping politics?In this Night Swim clip, Elvis and Dax use Penny’s situation to unpack how the drug testing game really works at the elite level:Why three missed “whereabouts” tests = automatic suspension.What it’s like to log your location 24/7 for six months at a time.How easy it is to fall out of the testing pool and quietly use banned meds.TUEs, prednisone, inhalers, Adderall and other...
2025-12-0520 minNight Swim PodcastCollege Swimming Tried Something NEW… and It Was Kind of a MessThe CSCAA Dual Meet Challenge were supposed to “revolutionize” college swimming…But did they? Or was it just chaos wrapped in overalls and weird bracket rules?In this clip, Dax and Elvis break down one of the strangest meets we’ve seen in years — including why the format confused everyone, why no one could understand the scoring, and why gimmicks cannot save the sport.We dig into:The NCAA / CSCAA attempt at innovation — and where it went wrongWhy the rules made zero sense (even after reading them seven times)Why swimming keeps trying gimmicks instead of fixing the productSwimming in overallsW...
2025-12-0409 minNight Swim PodcastCan Ozempic Make You Swim Fast? Should It Be Banned? How Many Athletes Are Taking It?Did Ozempic just become the newest performance enhancer in sports?Dax and Elvis break down whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy actually give athletes an advantage — and whether they should be considered a legal “cheat code.”They discuss Ozempic (semaglutide/GLP-1 agonists) as a potential performance enhancer: appetite suppression for quick fat loss, but risks like muscle wasting, under-fueling, GI issues, and poor recovery.Elvis mentions a TikTok he did asking if it should be seen as a PED, with comments debating muscle loss vs. benefits (e.g., dropping 5lbs for faster times).D...
2025-12-0305 minNight Swim Podcast“This Suit Was Moving My Legs For Me” – Are 2025 Tech Suits the New Super Suits?Dax & Elvis go DEEP on the current generation of “super suits” – Mizuno GX Sonic, Arena Carbon Air², Speedo LZR Pure Valor 2.0, TYR Venzo, etc. Are these new double-layer, triple-layer, air-trapping jammers actually bringing back the banned 2009 polyurethane era… or is it all just marketing hype?Elvis tells the wild story of racing in a 2017 suit that literally kept his dead legs kicking when he was completely out of shapeDax explains why he felt ZERO difference between briefs and the newest jammersWhy every Olympic cycle magically drops “10% faster” suit tech right on timeThe secret double-layer trick that supposedly still traps air (ev...
2025-12-0206 minNight Swim PodcastUSA Swimming in Trouble? Membership & Revenue DOWN 😳USA Swimming’s own board minutes reveal that membership revenue is projected to fall $941,685 short of expectations — and athlete membership alone is down over $1,079,000 from the 2025 budget.Elvis and Dax react to the numbers and break down why swimming may be facing a real participation crisis:– Athlete membership revenue: down $1.079M vs projections– Total membership revenue: down $941K– USA Swimming leadership admits youth sports participation is declining nationwide– Why the post-Olympic “surge” never showed up– Why putting all marketing into one superstar (Phelps, Dressel, etc.) backfired– How culture, personality, and representation could fix the sport– Why kids aren’t choosing swimming anymor...
2025-12-0109 minNight Swim PodcastBlack Swimmers Are Taking Over Swimming!There are more elite Black swimmers in the NCAA today than ever before — and Elvis & Dax are asking the question everyone not-so-secretly wants answered: Where are they all coming from… and why NOW? In this segment, the guys dive deep into:– Tennessee’s roster LOADED with Black sprinters– Florida’s wave of Bahamian & Caribbean talent– Why there were only one or two Black swimmers per state 10–15 years ago– The rise of Caribbean athletes dominating sprint events– Access, affluence, representation, and REAL talk about genetics– Why Black swimmers bring more personality, energy, and culture to the sport– Why swimming desperately needs bigger personaliti...
2025-11-3011 minNight Swim PodcastSimone Manuel Training at Texas: Respect Move or Burnt Orange ‘Cosplay’?Simone Manuel is training under Bob Bowman in Austin — but why is she wearing Texas Longhorn swimming & diving gear instead of Stanford? Elvis and Dax dive deep into:– Simone’s return and how fit she looks– The culture of Texas swimming and why the burnt orange means so much– Whether pros should wear their college team’s gear– Why Longhorns feel Simone “had her chance”– The bigger conversation about identity, loyalty, and pro training groups– Why this rant might be the funniest moment in Night Swim history. A must-watch clip for anyone who follows NCAA swimming drama, Texas vs. Stanford rivalry energ...
2025-11-2907 minNight Swim PodcastAre Kids Too Soft Now? (The Softness of Modern Swimming)Dax and Elvis go OFF on whether today’s swimmers (and kids in general) are softer than ever. From crying over 25 underwaters to parents babying athletes, we ask the real question: is the next generation weak… or did life just get too easy? Night Swim Podcast – No lifeguards allowed.🌙 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...
2025-11-2810 minNight Swim PodcastWomen’s Swimsuits Have Gone TOO FAR – We Had to Say ItCheeks everywhere on Instagram, minors in barely-there suits, photo-day thirst traps with the college logo in the back… Dax and Elvis finally speak the truth everyone’s thinking but too scared to say. Sex sells, but where’s the line? The rawest take you’ll hear all year.🌙 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...
2025-11-2711 minNight Swim Podcast17x400 IMs Until You Puke = Tough? Or Just Stupid?Coaches love bragging about “mentally tough” sets that break kids (17x400 IMs anyone?). Dax and Elvis debate: do these insane sets build mental toughness… or just ruin swimmers? We break down what actually works and what’s straight-up abuse.Night Swim – no fluff, all truth.🌙 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 c...
2025-11-2608 minNight Swim PodcastDid USA Swimming Just SABOTAGE Summer McIntosh for 2028 (On Purpose?)The 800 free and 200 fly on the SAME DAY in LA 2028? Dax drops the conspiracy: did USA Swimming deliberately stack the schedule to block Summer McIntosh from double gold? We’re not saying it’s rigged… but we’re not NOT saying it. Night Swim Podcast – real talk only.🌙 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 h...
2025-11-2503 minNight Swim PodcastThis Adam Peaty wedding drama is WILDAdam Peaty is marrying Gordon Ramsay’s daughter… and his own mom just got BANNED from the wedding. Police escorts at the airport, family threats, Kraken-level Ramsay power moves – this is the messiest swimming story of the year. Dax and Elvis unpack the chaos.🌙 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 c...
2025-11-2408 minNight Swim PodcastDavid Arluck's 5-Page Rant: "Where were you BEFORE they had to dope for a paycheck?!"Dax & Elvis talk about David Arluck's velvet-glove slap at Enhanced Games athletes. Plus: why governing bodies have the money but won’t cut the check. 🎙️ Night Swim Podcast w/ Dax Hill & Elvis Burrows#EnhancedGames #Swimming #NightSwim
2025-11-2306 minNight Swim PodcastDressel’s Interview Made Us Facepalm: “What Are You DOING Man?!”Dax & Elvis tried to watch Caeleb Dressel’s 90 minute SwimSwam pod… and had to stop mid-way...Every sentence: “I’m commuting… maybe I’ll move… maybe I won’t… if it doesn’t work out…”Facepalm city.Hard truth: you can’t half-ass training 4x a week in Jacksonville and commute two hours each time. “He’s doing everything right as a nice guy, everything wrong as a killer sprinter.”We break down why the swagger’s gone, why the 610 deadlift & 40" vert don’t matter if you’re stuck in limbo, and what he needs to do to get that dog back.Tell us: move to Jax or...
2025-11-2216 minNight Swim PodcastSarah Sjöstrom Just Cut Ties with the Enhanced AthletesSarah Sjöstrom says she’s “deeply disappointed” & done with anyone in Enhanced Games. Dax: “Pocket-watching player-haterness is CRAZY.” Elvis: “You’ve made your money—stop pulling the ladder up!” The realest take you’ll hear.Agree? Disagree? Sound off 👇#SarahSjostrom #EnhancedGames #Swimming #NightSwim
2025-11-2008 minNight Swim Podcast🥛 Milk Challenge Gone NUCLEAR: Babson Swimmers Projectile PukeBabson College’s annual milk-chug tradition had us crying laughing… and gagging. From Auburn’s old Gatorade challenge to handcuffs & handles—Dax & Elvis rank the dumbest swim team rituals ever. “Milk past 6 months? Creepy.”Tell us your team’s nastiest tradition 👇Night Swim Podcast with Dax & ElvisPresented by Swimnerd#MilkChallenge #SwimTeam #NightSwimPodcast #Swimming
2025-11-1905 minNight Swim PodcastJosh Liendo 19.69 50 Fly is INSANE – Top 4 Reasons Why Kids Are Crazy Fast These DaysDax & Elvis lose their minds over Josh Liendo dropping a flat-start 19.69 50 fly yards (Oct 30, 2025 vs Georgia) – still tapered from his 47.68 SCM 100 fly WORLD RECORD.“He said 19.6… I suck apparently!” – ElvisWe rank what’s actually making kids this fast:Smarter training (quality over garbage yardage)Heavy liftingBetter suits? Higher athlete quality post-Phelps waveFrom Cam McEvoy’s 300-yard practices to 10-U kids going BB times in a crowded lane – the game has changed.Drop your fastest 50 fly ever below ⬇️🎙️ Night Swim Podcast w/ Dax Hill & Elvis BurrowsPresented by Swimnerd#JoshLiendo #50Fly #collegeSwimming #NightSwim #SwimFast
2025-11-1810 minNight Swim PodcastASU Record Board Has 0 Americans: “If You Don’t Want Immigrants Taking Your Spot, Be Better”Dax & Elvis go barbershop on ASU's record board: packed with international Olympians like Leon Marchand (France) & Ilya Kharun (Canada) - exactly 0 Americans.Is it fair?Dax: “USA Swimming's coaching its own demise—why train foreigners to beat us at Worlds?”Elvis (Bahamian Olympian): “If you don’t want an immigrant taking your spot, be better. No handouts!”We unpack the talent gap, why internationals dominate NCAA, and if it's killing U.S. development. Zero filter, real talk.Fair or foul? Drop your take ⬇️🎙️ Night Swim Podcast w/ Dax Hill & Elvis BurrowsPresented by Swi...
2025-11-1708 minNight Swim PodcastKate Douglass Rings Cowbell Cate Campbell's WR - First Woman Under 50 in 100 SCM Free!Dax & Elvis break down Kate Douglas's INSANE 49.93 SCM 100 free at World Cup Singapore (Oct 25, 2025) - first woman EVER under 50, smashing her own WR (50.19 from Toronto) and destroying Cate Campbell's world record.“Women going boys' times—I'm out of the 100 game!” – ElvisWe roast Cate Campbell's "infernal cowbell" complaint, praise Kate's killer turns & technique (“no lazy turns!”), and celebrate the USA smackdown: “Putting hands on 'em—take their will!”SCM getting serious = good for the sport. Freestyle-breast hybrids unite!Sub-50 club: hype or nah? Drop your take ⬇️🎙️ Night Swim Podcast w/ Dax Hill & Elvis BurrowsPresented by Swimnerd#KateDouglas #WorldRecord #SCMSwimming #NightSwimPodcast #teamusa Subscribe & bell 🔔...
2025-11-1703 minNight Swim PodcastDressel to JAX with Jungbluth: He Needs to Get His Swagger BackDax and Elvis dive deep into Dressel's announcement of training with Steve Jungbluth at JAX. They break it down hard: he's lost that killer swagger, stuck in limbo with commuting between Gainesville and Jacksonville, half-assing elite training/recovery, and prioritizing "nice guy" vibes over GOAT mentality. Dax calls it out - "He's doing everything right as a nice guy, everything wrong as a killer sprinter" - while Elvis adds he needs to "get that dog back" and even jokes about being his "cupcake" sparring partner. They tie it to broader athlete mindset stuff, like being selfish to reclaim dominance...
2025-11-1510 minNight Swim PodcastEnhanced Games: Million-Dollar Cheaters or Swimming’s Savior?Dax and Elvis dive deep into the controversial Enhanced Games – the TRT-fueled meet paying swimmers millions while World Aquatics watches from the cheap seats. Is it a greedy publicity stunt, a much-needed wake-up call for pro swimming pay, or the ugly basketball-style grind the sport desperately needs? From $200K salaries to questioning who was really juiced back in the tech-suit era, the boys hold nothing back. Clock it. 🕐💉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 Bu...
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