Award Winning Shows Episodes
How Silence Shapes a Champion: Jennifer Comfort, Ironman Triathlete a…
THIS EPISODE WON THE 2026 COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION. Jennifer Comfort is a USAT-certified triathlon coach, Ironman triathlete, and open water swim observe r whose approach to performance blends endurance, mindfulness,...
60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, …
THIS EPISODE WON A 2020 WEBBY FINALIST AWARD FOR BEST SINGLE PODCAST INTERVIEW. On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Un...
Aquatic Activist and Masters Swimmer: Hasna Muhammad Inspires, EP 244
THIS EPISODE WON A 2024 VEGA DIGITAL GOLD AWARD BEST SINGLE PODCAST INTERVIEW. What is an aquatic activist? What Hasna Muhammad is doing to encourage the hugely under represented Black Women Swimmers? Then dive headfirst into...
At 100 Years of Age, a Strong, Social, Swim Champion: Charlotte Sandd…
THIS EPISODE WON A 2023 VEGA SILVER AWARD IN THE LIFESTYLE CATEGORY. Does 100 years of age sound too old to start everyday with a dozen full push-ups? Or too old to be a swim champion, swimming 5 days a week, driving yourself...
Dan Lotano: No Swim History at Age 35 to World Number 1 Master in 5 y…
THIS EPISODE WON A 2023 VEGA DIGITAL GOLD AWARD BEST SINGLE PODCAST SPORTS. There are many myths about whether Dan Lotano truly did not swim before he quickly broke into the national and world rankings as a 35 year old first ...
Jillian Best: Giving Life to Others, EP 134
THIS EPISODE WON THE 2022 COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION BEST INTERVIEW FOR CAUSES AND AWARENESS.Are you grateful for the gift of health? Liver transplant recipient and endurance swimmer Jillian Best joins the show to talk about how a hereditary disease, and near death, continues to inspire her …
Rachael Lilienthal: Swimmer Survives Alligator Attack, EP 133
THIS EPISODE WON TWO 2022 W3 AWARDS SILVER HONORS FOR BEST INTERVIEW AND BEST PODCAST HOSTS. Swimming in open water during a date, Rachael Lilienthal felt something brush across her back. At first she thought it was a kayak. ...
Broken Neck to World Champion Cyclist, Jeffrey Ritter, Episode #74
THIS EPISODE WON A 2020 W3 AWARDS SILVER HONORS FOR BEST INTERVIEW. Endurance cyclist Jeffrey Ritter had to take small steps and set big goals to reach full recovery from a broken neck. He talks with Kelly and Maria about fin...