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Unfiltered WatersLive Show at National ChampsIn this live episode from the US Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic greats Lilly King, Cullen Jones, Rowdy Gaines, and Cody Miller for a high-energy, heartfelt celebration of swimming. From Lily’s fearless Rio moment to Cullen’s near-drowning turned Olympic triumph, they share the stories that shaped their careers and the sport. Plus, some surprise moments that made the night truly special!
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Play Hard & Love Big RadioWritten in the Stars | Guest Missy McCallIn this deeply inspiring episode, Nick Clark sits down with Missy McCall to uncover her extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. Missy shares the harrowing story of her accident, the challenges she faced in learning to walk again, and the unwavering faith that carried her through it all. Beyond her physical recovery, she delves into the fascinating world of numerology and astrology, revealing how these spiritual insights have guided her path. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of strength, perseverance, and the powerful ways the universe speaks to us. Connect with Missy on Instagram: @missys_astrology2025-06-061h 07
Unfiltered WatersMolly CarlsonIn this episode, Katie and Elizabeth sit down with Red Bull cliff diver and Brave Gang founder Molly Carlson. Molly shares how missing the Olympics became the best thing that ever happened to her, how she turned fear into fuel, and why bravery—not perfection—is now her mission. She opens up about mental health, body image, the wild world of high diving, and how vulnerability helped her build a global movement.
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Unfiltered WatersGreg MeehanIn this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic head coach and NCAA champion Greg Meehan. They talk about the pressure of leading Team USA in Tokyo, the weight of unmet expectations, and the personal reset that followed. Greg opens up about what it takes to lead on the world stage, how he’s refocusing on the fundamentals, and why real change starts with accountability.
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Unfiltered WatersBella SimsIn this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic silver medalist and world champion Bella Sims! They dive into the mindset shifts that helped her fall back in love with swimming, how she’s learned to embrace pressure, and the moment she almost stepped away from the sport. Bella opens up about burnout, mental resilience, and what it really takes to stay motivated at the highest level — even when things get hard.
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Unfiltered WatersKen RideoutIn this episode, Katie sits down with world champion marathoner, former Wall Street trader, and relentless competitor Ken Rideout. They dive into the mindset that transformed him from an opioid addict to one of the fastest runners over 50 in the world. Ken shares the brutal lesson he learned after quitting a race, why the pain of giving up lasts a lifetime, and how he rebuilt his life from rock bottom. He opens up about the daily battle with self-doubt, his obsession with consistency, and the surprising truth about what it really takes to push past pain and fear. He...2025-05-141h 24
Unfiltered WatersMother's Day Episode: Mrs. WalshIn this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Mrs. Walsh, proud mother of two Team USA stars, Alex and Gretchen Walsh! They dive into what it’s like raising two elite athletes under one roof, how she managed different parenting approaches for each daughter, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching them compete on the world’s biggest stages. She opens up about the lessons she brought from her own swimming career, and what it really takes to support high-performance kids without losing yourself along the way. She also shares reflections on balance, joy, and what her perfect day look...2025-05-071h 07Unfiltered WatersNatalie CoughlinIn this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 12x Olympic medalist, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and American swimming icon Natalie Coughlin! They dive into the mindset that helped her become one of the most versatile swimmers in history, how pivoting beyond the pool challenged her in new ways, and the surreal moment when her wine earned international attention. Natalie opens up about building a second career from scratch, the leadership lessons she’s learned from USA Swimming governance, and the real emotions behind defending an Olympic title. She also shares powerful reflections on reinvention, resilience, and what it...2025-04-301h 14Unfiltered WatersRyan LochteIn this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 4x Olympian, 6x Olympic gold medalist, current world record holder, and American swimming icon Ryan Lochte! They dive into the mindset shifts that helped him rise again after hitting rock bottom, how asking for help became a turning point, and the moment he realized swimming no longer defined who he was. Ryan opens up about the emotional toll of 2016, the comeback attempt in 2021, and why his greatest role isn’t in the pool, it’s being a dad.-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofu...2025-04-231h 14Unfiltered WatersState Of SwimmingIn this episode, Katie and Beisel break down the current state of swimming. They discuss the House v. NCAA settlement, what revenue sharing and roster caps could mean for Olympic collegiate sports, and how NIL deals are changing the college landscape. They also talk about the future of NCAA swimming, how to make the sport more exciting for fans, and the benefits of athletes showing their personalities.-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on...2025-04-171h 29Unfiltered WatersKatinka HosszúIn this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 3x Olympic gold medalist, 26x World Champion, 7x world record holder, and Hungarian swimming legend Katinka Hosszú! They dive into the mindset shifts that turned her into the “Iron Lady,” how learning to lose became her secret weapon, and the moment a fourth-place finish changed everything. Katinka opens up about the grind before Rio, why “balance” didn’t exist in her world, and the surprising truth about how it really feels to win Olympic gold. She also shares powerful reflections on identity, confidence, and what it takes to dominate on the world...2025-04-091h 08Unfiltered WatersLIVE From NCAA ChampionshipsIn this special live episode from the NCAA Swimming Championships in Federal Way, Washington, Katie and Beisel sit down with Todd DeSorbo, head coach of the University of Virginia women's swimming team, and 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte. They dive into Todd's journey to securing his fifth NCAA title and what inspired him to start coaching. Ryan shares a memorable story from 2006 when he competed without a warm-up, they discuss the differences between Olympic and NCAA ready rooms, and Ryan reflects on whether breaking a record or beating Michael Phelps was more thrilling before he explains why he makes...2025-04-021h 19Unfiltered WatersMen’s NCAA Preview (ft. Nathan Adrian)In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with 5x Olympic gold medalist and freestyle sprinting legend, Nathan Adrian! They chat about his thoughts on the upcoming NCAA swimming championships and reminisce about his college days at UC Berkeley. Nathan also shares a hilarious story involving Alana Blanchard's trick for getting water out of your ear and opens up about his recent experience on the reality show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," including a memorable boxing match with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire2025-03-261h 12Unfiltered WatersRex MaurerIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk with rising swimming star Rex Maurer! They dive into his recent American record-breaking 500-yard freestyle performance, the story behind his blazing-fast prelim swims, and his decision to transfer from Stanford to the University of Texas. Rex also shares what it's like to have family members who truly understand the swimming grind and offers his best advice to young swimmers.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer...2025-03-1953 minUnfiltered WatersAlex ShackellIn this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist and rising American swimming star, Alex Shackell! They dive into her journey to Olympic gold just before starting her senior year of high school, the influence of her family's Olympic legacy—especially her dad's motto, "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian,"—and how she handles online rumors and feeling like the world is against her. Plus, Alex shares the story behind her viral dab that caught everyone's attention.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----2025-03-121h 21Unfiltered WatersCarol CapitaniIn this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Carol Capitani, head coach of the University of Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving team! They talk about the way to her heart, what it was like being named an Olympic assistant coach, and what it’s really like coaching at Texas. Plus, Carol shares her biggest green and red flags and her favorite word!-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subs...2025-03-0555 minUnfiltered WatersHubi KósIn this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Olympic gold medalist and Hungarian swimming star, Hubi Kós! They talk about the moment he realized he could win an Olympic gold medal, how his home country reacted to his big win, and the defining moment of his career. Plus, Hubi shares the movie he quotes the most, the biggest red flag about himself, and why training with Bob Bowman made the Olympics feel “easy.”-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https...2025-02-261h 11Unfiltered WatersSummer McIntoshIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic gold medalist and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh! They discuss Summer’s experience winning her first gold medals, why Budapest is one of her favorite pools in the world, what she does with the big checks, the unforgettable moment she touched the wall and found her mom, why laughing while swimming is impossible, and her favorite career moment.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer...2025-02-191h 06Unfiltered WatersSarah SjöströmIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the legendary Sarah Sjöström! She has 6 Olympic medals, 25 Long Course World Championship medals, 11 Short Course World Championship medals, 122 Swimming World Cup medals, and 28 European Championship medals. They discuss being nervous, being kind to yourself, not wanting be known as a one-hit wonder, overcoming the “super suit,” and sooo much more.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video...2025-02-121h 13Unfiltered WatersCarson FosterIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 2x Olympic Medalist and University of Texas Swimmer, Carson Foster! They discuss his amazing wedding day, his adorable puppy, Gus, what was going through his mind during a olympic race, and his biggest “what if” in life.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus cont...2025-02-0555 minUnfiltered WatersBob BowmanIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x US Olympic Team coach, Hall Of Fame inductee, and current coach at the University of Texas, Bob Bowman! They discuss how he became known as “grandpa”, stories about Michael Phelps’ son’s competitive sprit, NIL culture and the challenges of coaching in the SEC, growing as a coach, and his transition from Arizona State to the University of Texas.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer...2025-01-291h 09Unfiltered WatersBrooke WellsIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the strongest person to ever come on the podcast… 9x CrossFit Games athlete, Brooke Wells! They discuss all things CrossFit, discipline over goals, overcoming injuries, being resilient, the tragedy at the 2024 CrossFit Games, and Brooke’s business venture.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonu...2025-01-221h 11Unfiltered WatersMollie O'CallaghanIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 5x gold medalist and Australian swimming icon Mollie O'Callaghan! They discuss Mollie’s Paris Olympic experience, dealing with performance anxiety, seeing a psychologist, wanting to be authentic, following yourself and not others, and getting up early on planes.-----DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bo...2025-01-151h 14Unfiltered WatersMcKenzie CoanIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x Paralympic gold medalist and 9x world champion, McKenzie Coan! They discuss post-Olympic depression, McKenzie’s mindset of process vs outcome, her insanely high pain tolerance, her Bell’s Palsy story, and how to overcome being told you can’t do things.-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW...2025-01-081h 12Unfiltered WatersYear In ReviewIn this episode, Missy and Katie review the entire year of 2024 and relive some of their favorite episodes, expand on conversations with some of their favorite guests, and laugh about some of their funniest moments!-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----FOLLOW MISSY:2025-01-011h 02Unfiltered WatersCrissy PerhamFor one of our most meaningful episodes yet, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic medalist, Crissy Perham!Crissy is an amazing swimmer and an even better human being. Connected to Missy’s family for life, she donated one of her kidneys to Missy’s father. Today, they discuss how that incredible story transpired, get into some important information about living organ donations, and then finish up talking about how things have changed for swimmers before exploring Chrissy’s favorite moments of her career.-----LEARN MORE ABOUT ADPKD: https://www.adpkdquestions.c...2024-12-251h 27Unfiltered WatersAlex WalshIn this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to silver medalist, world record holder, and multi-time NCAA champion Alex Walsh! They discuss her disqualification at the Paris Olympics and her mindset afterwards, why she loves swimming, her relationship with her sister, and what she is most excited for in the future. -----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.2024-12-181h 08Unfiltered WatersAnthony NestyIn this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to legendary coach Anthony Nesty! Anthony is a gold medalist and is currently the Head Coach for Men’s & Women’s Swimming at the University of Florida. He was also the Head Coach for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris! They discuss the transition from athlete to coach and the challenges that it comes with, how the attitudes of athletes affect their results, and he speaks on coaching his own daughter. Enjoy!-----DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer2024-12-1152 minUnfiltered WatersRegan SmithIn this episode, Katie and our guest host Elizabeth Beisel talk to 8x Olympic medalist, multiple world record holder, Regan Smith! On her second appearance on Unfiltered Waters, we discuss the insane run that she is currently on, how her Paris Olympic experience went, her friendly and competitive rivalries with other swimmers, and how she has learned to overcome all kinds of obstacles that have came her way. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.2024-12-0457 minUnfiltered WatersGretchen WalshIn this episode, we have a guest AND a guest host! Katie and Elizabeth Beisel talk to 2x Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and NCAA champion, Gretchen Walsh about how UVA changed her, how she sets her goals, her favorite place to compete, where she gets her confidence, and how she handles pressure. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----2024-11-2758 min
Sorgatron Media Master FeedFishing Without Bait 447: Navigating Family Dynamics and Social Media Stressors with Missy SorgIn this engaging episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Missy Sorg for a thoughtful conversation about navigating relationships, communication, and mindfulness in today’s complex social landscape. Missy shares her insights on addressing challenges with family and friends holding differing philosophies, the importance of offering solutions instead of complaints, and maintaining a balanced approach to social media interactions. They discuss the significance of setting personal goals, managing emotional triggers, and fostering meaningful connections through active listening and empathy.
Missy also reflects on managing online negativity as a social media professional, sharing practical strategies for fo...2024-11-2621 minUnfiltered WatersTorri HuskeIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 6x Olympic gold medalist, Torri Huske! They talk about her experience at the 2024 Olympic Games, going in as an underdog, how to overcome nerves, the wildest thing on her bucket list, and they talk about her favorite hobby. Enjoy! -----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----FOLLOW MISSY:Instagram2024-11-2053 minUnfiltered WatersRoderick TownsendIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 4x Paralympic gold medalist, Roderick Townsend! Roderick has won the High Jump for the past three consecutive Paralympic Games and is also the current World Record holder. They discuss Rod’s mother’s influence on him, growing up around gang violence, being inspired by WWE, and delivering his own son. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTi...2024-11-131h 24Unfiltered WatersBaby RevealIn this episode, Missy shares her BIG NEWS! We talk all things pregnancy and motherhood. We talk about Missy’s unique childhood, the parallels between swimming and pregnancy, being a working mom, asking for and accepting help from others, differences between different pregnancies, and most importantly, Missy’s choice for her post-labor meal. 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Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLO...2024-10-3058 minUnfiltered WatersKristen FaulknerIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 2x Olympic Gold medal cyclist Kristen Faulkner. They discuss how Kristen grew up in Alaska, how she was inspired by watching the Olympics as a child, how she fell in love with cycling, working in venture capital, and she relives the 2024 Olympic Games. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----...2024-10-231h 24Unfiltered WatersAaron PeirsolIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to swimming legend, Aaron Peirsol. Aaron is a 7x Olympic medalist and has held the 200m backstroke World Record for 15 years. They discuss his love for the water, his favorite memories from the Olympics, athletes taking time off from their sport, and advice for young swimmers. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----2024-10-161h 08Unfiltered WatersKaylee McKeownOy! Hope you got a good brekkie in ya, because here comes our first-ever internationally recorded episode! Missy and Katie sit down on a Tuesday evening while our guest joined from Wednesday morning to create one of our favorite episodes so far… It’s Australian superstar, Kaylee McKeown!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:InstagramTikTok-----FOLLOW MISSY:Inst...2024-10-091h 00Unfiltered WatersJack AlexyIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to Jack Alexy. Jack is an Olympic gold and silver medalist. They discuss the benefit of playing multiple sports, his advice for incoming freshmen, how he feels about his teammates, exactly what Jack’s working on in the pool right now, and of course, he walks us through some insane moments from Paris. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:Ins...2024-10-021h 03Unfiltered WatersTodd AndersonIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to Todd Anderson. Todd is the Founder of Dream Recovery, host of Beat The Heat podcast, and Katie’s husband! They discuss the psychology of sleep, how lack of sleep affects leaders, living with no regrets, how to get a good night’s rest, and more. Enjoy!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISS...2024-09-251h 14Unfiltered WatersKatie LedeckyIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to the GOAT: 9x Olympic gold medalist, Katie Ledecky! They talk about Katie’s experience at the Paris Olympics this year, being the captain of Team USA, making sacrifices in life, the process of writing her book and soooo much more.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram...2024-09-181h 21Unfiltered WatersPaige MaddenIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic medalist, Paige Madden! They talk about their experiences in Paris at this year’s Olympic Games, having gratitude and positive self-talk, Paige’s Hashimoto's disease diagnosis, her favorite swimming memories, and much more.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPP...2024-09-111h 08Unfiltered WatersBobby FinkeIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 3x Olympic Gold medalist, Bobby Finke! They discuss what he does in his time away from the pool, how it felt to break a World Record in Paris, what it means to grow the sport of swimming, and “getting Finke’d.”-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instag...2024-09-041h 02Unfiltered WatersAli TruwitIn this episode, Katie and Missy dive into one of the most inspiring stories we’ve had on the show: Ali Truwit. They discuss Ali’s journey since she lost her foot and a part of her leg to a shark attack, her time swimming at Yale, and what it was like to make the 2024 Paris Paralympic team less than a year after her life-changing experience.-----SUPPORT ALI’S NONPROFIT: https://strongerthanyouthink.org-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, a...2024-08-281h 02Unfiltered WatersBrendan HansenIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 6x Olympic medalist, Brendan Hansen! They discuss Brendan’s amazing career in the pool, how he battles back after disappointments, and his mentality for being the “idiot in the room.”-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNT...2024-08-211h 05Unfiltered WatersParis Olympics UnpackedIn today’s episode, we recap our amazing trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games! We talk about our favorite moments (and our most emotional ones), reminisce about the amazing food, and dive into some hot takes.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSDream Re...2024-08-141h 09Unfiltered WatersNathan AdrianIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to 8-time Olympic medalist, Nathan Adrian! They discuss his incredible swimming career, tips he’s picked up from elite coaches, how he bounced back from a cancer diagnosis, and more.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSDream Recove...2024-08-071h 10Unfiltered WatersRowdy GainesIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk to an absolute legend and the voice of swimming himself, Rowdy Gaines. They discuss his career beginnings, they recap major moments in their careers, and Rowdy calls his own Gold Medal-winning race from 1984!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS2024-07-311h 00Unfiltered WatersParis Olympics PreviewIn this episode, Katie and Missy talk about their upcoming trip to the Olympics in Paris! They talk about their plans, what they’re excited for, and of course, tell some of their favorite memories from their own Olympic experiences!-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...2024-07-241h 06Unfiltered WatersCullen JonesOn this episode, Katie and Missy sit down inside of Lucas Oil Stadium at USA Swimming Trials with Cullen Jones. Cullen retells the legendary story of the 4×100m freestyle relay event at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, explains the importance of being the first Black-American to hold an olympic world record, and tells the story of his near drowning experience.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:I...2024-07-171h 03Unfiltered WatersMatt GreversOn this episode, Katie and Missy sit down inside of Lucas Oil Stadium at USA Swimming Trials with Matt Grevers. They discuss Matt’s favorite moments from his incredible swimming career, talk about his amazing family, and relive some hilarious memories.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SP...2024-07-101h 16Unfiltered WatersTrials Wine DownOn this episode, Katie and Missy recap their Olympic Trials experience over a glass of wine. They talk about their favorite moments, tell some embarrassing stories, and relive record breaking moments. -----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNT: https://DrinkLMNT.com/UNFILTERED for free gif...2024-07-031h 11Unfiltered WatersLindsey VonnOn this episode, legendary alpine skier Lindsey Vonn joins us to discuss the beginnings of her career, the importance of being herself, her process for filtering out hate, how she balances emotions during retirement, and her favorite memories inside and outside of skiing.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT O...2024-06-261h 03Unfiltered WatersElizabeth BeiselOn this episode, 3x Olympian Elizabeth Beisel joins us to discuss passions after swimming, her incredible career, the importance of leadership, USA National Team pranks, and swimming to Block Island.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLittle Words Project: Go to https://littlewordsproject.com2024-06-191h 35Unfiltered WatersOlympic Trials PreviewOn this episode, Missy and Katie relive their own Olympic Trials experiences (some happy, some not-so-happy), share some hilarious stories, and preview the upcoming Olympic Trials taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from June 15-23, 2024.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----FOLLOW MISSY ON:Instagram-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNT...2024-06-1256 minUnfiltered WatersTodd DeSorboOn this episode of Unfiltered Waters, 4x NCAA Champion and head coach of Virginia Swimming & Diving, Todd DeSorbo, joins Katie and Missy to talk about his approach to recruiting, how he instills confidence in his athletes, why he loves chaos, and how he feels about his role as the Olympic Head Coach for Team USA.-----Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram-----2024-06-051h 17Unfiltered WatersFish Bowl EpisodeIn this special episode of Unfiltered Waters, Missy and Katie go solo, each creating a personalized fishbowl filled with a mix of hard hitting, 'fan favorite' and hilarious questions for each other to answer.
They tackle a variety of topics, from hilarious embarrassing moments, surprising revelations to fond memories of favorite roommates. They describe the movies they could never live without and you will never guess Missy's go to pre big race song. A heartfelt segment explores the people who've impacted their lives without knowing it.
And don't miss the playful debate on who would w...2024-05-291h 02Unfiltered WatersMother's Day EpisodeIn this heartwarming Mother's Day special, Katie and Missy bring their moms, D.A. and Jeanne, to the show for an intimate and insightful conversation. Katie and Missy pose questions to their mothers, seeking their wisdom, perspective, and practical advice. The episode delves into topics such as how to support an athlete during setbacks or tough times, understanding when to push and when to sit back, and the importance of water safety.
In addition to these valuable discussions, the episode features questions from the Unfiltered Waters community. Jeanne and D.A. share their proudest moments, favorite memories...2024-05-151h 13Unfiltered WatersSummer McIntoshThis episode features our first international athlete, Summer McIntosh. Summer is a 2021 Tokyo Olympian, a 4x world champion and world record holder in the 400 IM. Summer reflects on her family's rich sporting heritage. She shares anecdotes of her sister's success in figure skating and her mom's Olympic triumphs in swimming, particularly in the 200 fly. She credits her family's support and encouragement as the driving force behind her own achievements.
Transitioning from family legacy to personal balance, Summer discusses the art of managing her life both in and out of the pool. At just 17 years old, s...2024-04-1759 minUnfiltered WatersClaire CurzanIn this episode, we take an exclusive journey into the world of Claire Curzan, the World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist. Fresh from her remarkable performance at the World Championships in Doha last month, where she dazzled with six medals, including an impressive four golds, Claire shares the emotions, preparation and mindset that propelled her to victory for Team USA.
Explore the highs and lows of Claire's Olympic journey, from the exhilarating triumphs to moments of imposter syndrome while swimming alongside the likes of Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky for the first time. Hear how her silver...2024-03-201h 02Unfiltered WatersKatie GrimesIn this episode, embark on a captivating journey with Katie Grimes, the teenage prodigy who conquered the Tokyo Olympics at 15 and is now charting her course for Paris 2024, having already secured her spot on the open water team. In this episode, Katie bares it all as she reflects on the highs and lows of her Olympic debut, sharing the details and emotions of securing 4th place. She shares how it serves as a guiding force for her future endeavors as she balances competing for Team USA this Summer in open water and working to qualify in the pool as...2024-03-131h 02Unfiltered WatersRyan MurphyDive deep into the incredible journey of backstroke legend and Olympic gold medalist, Ryan Murphy, that unveils many untold stories behind his illustrious career.
Ryan opens up about his decade-long partnership with coach Dave Durden, shedding light on the unique bond that has allowed him to keep balance and enjoyment in the sport for such a long time. Discover the special tradition within the US men's backstroke dynasty and what it means to Murphy personally.
Learn about Ryan's approach to consistent, successful training with different teammates at Cal and how he manages to stay at t...2024-03-061h 00Unfiltered WatersFrom Retirement to RediscoveryJoin Missy and Katie on their first solo episode as they each open up about their deeply personal and transformative experiences that led to their retirements from the sport. Delving into the intricacies of their individual transitions, the dynamic duo reveals the unique paths they took after bidding farewell to competing in the sport of swimming.
Missy, choosing to stay connected with the sport she loves, and Katie, opting for a complete departure for several years before finding her way back, share stories and memories that have never been shared before. This episode is not just about sports; i...2024-02-211h 04Unfiltered WatersThe Trailer EpisodeWelcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this inspiring and impactful venture.2023-11-2822 min
Body Breaking Free54. It's Time to Step Out of The Body Struggle / Missy BeaversHave you ever tried the "Eat Less, Diet More" approach? Only to leave you feeling more depleted? Oh yes! We can relate! Missy Beavers tells her story of how she struggled to lose weight and how she dealt with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism disorder. Missy shares how she lost the weight and the tools that got her her health back. Missy now helps high achieving women end the exhausting body struggle and thyroid battle, so they can get back to changing the world. EPISODE TOPICSWeight LossSoul ConnectionInternal Condition and External CircumstancesDis-ease in the bodyBody DysmorphiaIncrease Your Own...2022-06-1555 min