This episode i chat with Wayne Ludbey a Prahran Pool swimmer and also Sports Photographer.Wayne is renowned for his iconic photograph of Nicky Winmar defiantly pointing to his skin and saying I'm proud to be Black after Racial vilification during a 1993 AFL football game.Jane Mills

Fiona Basile has created a beautiful coffee table photo book featuring stunning images of the Bay and her fellow Seaford swimmers. In this podcast Fiona talks about her career in Photo journalism, her travels and her love of the bay and swimming community.Jane Mills

Aaron is a pool and open water swimmer based in Melbourne.In this podcast we chat about his overall swimming experiences and transition from pool to open water events.We discuss the potential of a swim app - an online resource for Australian coastal beaches and ocean pools. Particularly referencing local knowledge and local swimmers. Give him a buz…

Liv Wawryk had swim experience as a junior in squad swimming and Water polo, after a few years break she decided, well covid pool closures decide ... to swim in the Open water at Elwood.Going from strength to strength, despite a serious break in her arm - keeping her out action for a few months - Liv decided to attempt The RIP event, co-ordinated b…

I met Paul Gildea when he - surprisingly - joined the womens swimming group the Seagals in Elwood.Now he's a great part of the community and a bone fide SeaPal! During this conversation Paul discusses his career as a Musician, Music manager, educator and Producer.As well as talking about his swimming heritage and squad training in his youth. I neve…

Jacqui was born in NZ and learned to swim when her Mum took her to swim school, not long after her Mother was also learning to swim. So learning to swim as an adult has always seemed like thing people do! Inspired by learning of others fear of water, and trauma as well as the increase in drowning rates in Australia Jacqui has focused on coaching ad…

Welcome back to Behind The Goggles Podcast!Angela Dressler has created a fabulous group that assists local swimmers to find a bayside swim buddy. Angela and her friends Penny and Mary set up the Seagals at the end of 2019; never realising the value it would have during the Covid lockdowns in Melbourne.…

Luke Richards PodcastTrigger warning: mental health & suicideLuke Richards opens up about his battles with mental health and how he has found a community in swimming and sharing his story of recovery.Luke is also working as an ambassador for Movember, so you can support his 7km swims EVERY day.. by donating here: https://au.movember.com/mospace/139…

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Celia remembers visiting Prahran Pool as a teenager and thinking it was just the coolest!As a lifelong swimmer, Celia has made a Prahran pool community a second home for herself, her husband and children.Due to this passion, Celia and Michael Hirsh are working hard to campaign for the winter hours at Prahran Pool to be extended so everyone can swim…

Stella Bell is a cheerful member of the Prahran Pool community. She not only enjoys swimming, but also cooking, hiking, computers and even watching Mountain biking!Jane Mills

This episode I chat with H2O squad swimmer Di Pausewang. We discuss her swimming life and the benefits of swimming.Jane Mills

You may recognise Tim's voice on this podcast as he is an award winning Sports Broadcaster and Journalist. A long time swimmer at Prahran Pool, I first connected with Tim over our shared joy/heartache with Carlton Football Club.In this episode we chat about Tim's transition from running to becoming a pool swimmer and his subsequent quest for swimmi…

Originally from New Zealand, Denise now calls Melbourne home and is a passionate swimmer. After a health scare which required her to have a Craniotomy to treat multiple meningiomas (brain tumours), Denise found herself swimming for hours at Prahran pool. 5 years on.. Denise is a veteran of 2 Rottnest Island swims, NZ open waters swims (with Orca in…

Listen to Grant Siedle talk about his swim coaching career as well as his passion for Open Water swimming. Grant has established some fantastic open water swimming events in Melbournes' Port Phillip Bay, including a Winter Solstice Swim - in the dark! We also discuss his Channel crossing attempt and his successful coaching of the oldest Australian …

Dianne swims at Prahran Pool every morning before heading off to work for Stonnington Libraries. Dianne talks about why she started swimming and also discusses her career as a Librarian.The role of libraries in our community has changed so much, Dianne offers a great insight in their renewed and vibrant life.…

A well known swimming coach at Prahran Pool and Harold Holt pool, Jennie Bucknell speaks of her career in the pool including a highlight in 2012. At age 45 Jennie qualified to line up against Australia's elite swimmers and swim to qualify for a place in the London Olympic team. Although she didn't make the team, it's such an outstanding achievement…

If you are local to Chapel Street, or ever visited in the past 38 years you may recognize Tim from La Luciolla the family restaurant he still runs. Tim has been a huge sports fan since school and in the past few years has ramped up his dedication to fitness by training for Triathlons and Iron Man competitions.He loves Prahran pool and currently tra…

Scott Denison is not only a lifeguard at the Prahran Pool he is the catalyst for this Podcast series!Scott has worked in the ragtrade throughout his career, including Sales Manager for Lacoste shirts in the 80s. He ran a successful chain of retail boutiques and is now working on his online customised shirt business. Great listening for anyone who n…

...after swimming and struggling for 3 and half hours in the cold dark waters of Western Port Bay, Susan finally found help 3 km from where she landed on French Island. .... This tragic story has turned around to become the challenge of lifetime as Susan prepares to swim as part of four person relay team across the English channel.…

This episode I chat with Katie McKevitt. Katie qualified as a Lawyer then after trips to France and USA she decided that the Law was not her path to a happy life. Listen to this bubbly New Zealander as we talk about her active life in health and fitness.Jane Mills

In Episode 3, Aaron discusses his career in Sport.He went from a young member of the Australian National swimming team to coaching at Newcastle University.He has worked in various sports administration role and is now with Gymnastics Victoria.Aaron is such a quiet and unassuming guy, you'd never realise his fantastic achievements in sport.…

My guest this episode is Paul Whitehead. I've known Paul since he owned the Rifmik hairdressing salon in Chapel Street. It was great to reconnect with Paul at the Prahran Pool.In this conversation Paul talks about his swimming journey as well as his hairdressing career. We talk 80s Chapel Street, 70s hairdressing as well as fashion and fitness! How…

Welcome to the Deepend Podcast.In this episode I talk with Adrienne Greenhough - known as Adie.Adie is passionate about swimming and exercise. Yet her activity belies her age! We chat about how she started swimming and her amazing life. Moving from Bendigo to Melbourne, working at Tolarnos and in the art scene to becoming an Aerobics instructor in …