Swim Chats
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 57
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: New Zealand
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
swimchatswithshona@gmail.com
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Host
Shona Riddell - Writer, swimmer, and interviewer focused on the stories and experiences of swimmers, coaches, and ocean communities.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Scott Rice - The Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest, Inclusive Swim Events, Event Safety, And Creating Community-focused Swimming Experiences.
Steve Hind - Restoring A Neglected School Pool, Fundraising A Community Aquatic Facility, And Improving Access To Swimming Spaces For Children And Local Groups.
John Hancock - The Origins And Development Of Swimrun, Equipment And Logistics, International Events, And The Growth Of The Sport In New Zealand And Australia.
Grinne Moss - Her 39-year Journey Through Seven Major Channel Swims, Endurance, Setbacks, Open-water Hazards, And Completing The Oceans Seven In Her Mid-50s.
Tracey Baumann - Evidence-based Swimming Technique, Breath Management, Mental Barriers, Injury Prevention, And Performance Improvement For Swimmers Of Different Ages And Abilities.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Sarah Thomas on her 4-way English Channel swim and the call of open water
October 18, 2026
Sarah Thomas is the only person in the world to have swum four ways non-stop across the English Channel. Her quadruple crossing in 2019, at the age of 37, was over 200km and took 54 hours. Even more incredibly, Sarah had undergone extensive treatment for breast cancer just one year earlier. Sarah has achieved many other epic swims as well, including the world’s first double crossing of the North Channel and the first current-neutral swim over 100 miles. In this episode we also talk about her ...
From fear of the water to swim coaching, with Benoit Lavigne
October 04, 2026
Benoit (Ben) Lavigne is a Wellington swim coach. Through his company, Outpace Swimming, he offers private coaching, swim squads, video analysis, clinics, open water training, and swim camps. Ben is also the Head Coach at Tawa Swim Club and was selected as a coach for Swimming New Zealand's Under 19 Team at the 2026 Tri Series in Western Australia.In this episode, Ben talks about his coaching method, offers technique advice, and shares his own swim journey – from a small child in France wh...
Introducing NZ's new freshwater swim festival
September 20, 2026
What: Ignite Freshwater Swim FestWhere: Lake Pupuke / Pupukemoana, AucklandWhen: February 13–14, 2027Scott Rice is back on Swim Chats this month to talk about a brand-new swim event coming next summer: the Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest! It will be a fun weekend for the whole family in February, offering a range of swim distances to suit all abilities (250m to 10km), live music, food stalls, the first NZ Doggy Swim Champs (a 100m swim with your pawsome pal), a 4x500m relay, three national swim c...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Swim Chats?
Swim Chats is hosted by Shona Riddell. Its publicly listed email is swimchatswithshona@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Swim Chats?
The publicly listed email for Swim Chats: swimchatswithshona@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Swim Chats have?
Podseeker estimates Swim Chats reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Swim Chats?
Swim Chats typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand expertise in swimming, open-water endurance, coaching, aquatic events, ocean safety, or community swimming facilities; notable athletic achievements, substantial coaching experience, or responsibility for a distinctive swimming initiative are strong fits. Common among recent guests: Completion of significant endurance or open-water swimming challenges; Long-term coaching or technical expertise; Founding or operating swimming events and aquatic facilities. Recent guests include Scott Rice, Steve Hind, and John Hancock.
How hard is it to get booked on Swim Chats?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Swim Chats cover?
Recent episodes cover Sports, Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swim Coaching, and Marathon Swimming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
swimchatswithshona@gmail.com
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