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Masters Topics, Athletes & Coaches Interviews Episodes

US Masters Swimming Believes In Grown Up Swimming and Brian Robbins, EP 245
Jan. 15, 2024

US Masters Swimming Believes In Grown Up Swimming and Brian Robbins, …

Remember that feeling of triumph when you touched the pool wall first during those childhood swim meets? We tap into that exuberant spirit with Brian Robbins, the founder and driving force behind Grown-Up Swimming , in an epi...

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Aquatic Activist and Masters Swimmer: Hasna Muhammad Inspires,  EP 244
Jan. 8, 2024

Aquatic Activist and Masters Swimmer: Hasna Muhammad Inspires, EP 244

Want to know what an aquatic activist is? What Hasna Muhammad is doing to encourage the hugely under represented Black Women Swimmers? Then dive headfirst into an episode that promises to saturate your spirit with inspiration...

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Sprinter Round Questions Answered by Kelly and Maria: You Asked, We Answered, EP 243
Jan. 4, 2024

Sprinter Round Questions Answered by Kelly and Maria: You Asked, We A…

Listeners asked for the sprinter round questions from the Champion's Mojo Co-Hosts! So here it is... Ever been grilled about your quirkiest preferences or the simple choices that tell a story about who you are? Kelly Palace and Maria Parker are here to share their own, baring their souls over favor…

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Year-End Nuggets from Our Top 10 Episodes of 2023,  EP 241
Dec. 25, 2023

Year-End Nuggets from Our Top 10 Episodes of 2023, EP 241

Ready to kick start your 2024 with a dose of motivation and inspiration? Join us, your hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker as we take a trip down the memory lane, revisiting our top 10 favorite shows of 2023. We unwrap a trea...

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How Kelly Palace Broke 6 USMS National Records in 6 Different Events in 6 Weeks, EP 240
Dec. 18, 2023

How Kelly Palace Broke 6 USMS National Records in 6 Different Events …

Hear the details of how Kelly Palace broke six national records, in six different events within a six-week span. Maria interviews Kelly who shares the challenges she faced, the 10 specific things she attributes these records ...

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Making Waves at 93: The Inspiring Journey of Joan Campbell, Competitive Swimmer, EP 238
Dec. 4, 2023

Making Waves at 93: The Inspiring Journey of Joan Campbell, Competiti…

Get ready for an uplift as we share an inspiring chat with the marvelous Joan Campbell, founder of the Florida Aquatic Combined Team (FACT). A competitive swimmer who started making waves at the age of 59, Joan is now 93 and ...

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Former US National Teamer Bill Weaver Returns to the Sport EP 237
Nov. 27, 2023

Former US National Teamer Bill Weaver Returns to the Sport EP 237

Bill Weaver from North Carolina Master Swimming has swum at the highest levels of the sport. And while most elite swimmers don't care to put themselves on the line in competition very often Bill has embraced it. Bill, with h...

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5 weeks to a World Record Relay Swim, Karen Torres, EP 236
Nov. 21, 2023

5 weeks to a World Record Relay Swim, Karen Torres, EP 236

When 56 year old Karen Torres, who had not swum a meet in 34 years, was invited to join a relay that was aiming to break a world record she hesitated at first. But then Karen committed to the 5 weeks of training before the e...

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Should You Warm Up in Your Tech Suit? & More From US Masters Coach of the Year Scott Bay, EP 235
Nov. 13, 2023

Should You Warm Up in Your Tech Suit? & More From US Masters Coach of…

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your performance at a swim meet? Join us as we catch up with the renowned master swim coach, Scott Bay, at the 15th annual Rowdy Gaines. Scott, the 2016's US Master Swimming Coach of the...

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Swim Fast Without Pain in a Race Like Masters All-American Deborah Dawson, EP 234
Nov. 6, 2023

Swim Fast Without Pain in a Race Like Masters All-American Deborah Da…

55-year-old Masters All-American, Deborah Dawson discusses her unique training schedule, Deborah spills the secrets of her impressive speed and endurance in swimming. Her mantra of feeling good, sleeping well, and eating heal...

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CEO of US Masters Swimming, a Champion in and Out of the Water: Dawson Hughes, EP 233
Oct. 30, 2023

CEO of US Masters Swimming, a Champion in and Out of the Water: Dawso…

Dawson Hughes, the CEO of US Masters Swimming (USMS), started swimming when he was just eight, and now he stands at the helm of an organization that's making waves in the world of adult swimming. Listen as he shares his jour...

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Future's So Bright: Swim Melbourne Masters Magical Growth: Coaches Trinity & BJ Graham, EP 232
Oct. 23, 2023

Future's So Bright: Swim Melbourne Masters Magical Growth: Coaches Tr…

Meet Trinity and BJ Graham, co-founders of the Swim Melbourne Masters team. This inspiring duo built a now dominant team from a group of 19 swimmers into a thriving team of over 150. Assistant Masters Coach Mike Mirda was als...

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A Passion Returns After 48 Years Off: On Deck with James Lussier, EP 231
Oct. 16, 2023

A Passion Returns After 48 Years Off: On Deck with James Lussier, EP …

Have you ever wondered what can ignite a flame to rekindle a long-lost passion? Discover the answer as we engage in an energizing conversation with the inspiring James Lucere, a 67-year-old who recently dove back into his fir...

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Masters All-American & Attorney on Swimming, Law, and Life: Denise Letendre, EP 230
Oct. 9, 2023

Masters All-American & Attorney on Swimming, Law, and Life: Denise Le…

Prepare to be inspired by our compelling chat with the unstoppable Denise Letendre, an accomplished US Masters All-American, who not only holds multiple records with her LMSC, but has also made waves in the world of law. As a...

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Bubble, Bubble, Breathe - SwimSmooth Founder & Champion Paul Newsome, EP 229
Oct. 2, 2023

Bubble, Bubble, Breathe - SwimSmooth Founder & Champion Paul Newsome,…

Imagine finding a treasure chest brimming with secrets to refine your swimming technique and endurance. Well, we’ve got something better than that - a chat with the Technique Genius, Paul Newsome, the founder of SwimSmooth an...

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Injuries Don't Stop Masters Legend Penny Noyes, EP 228
Sept. 25, 2023

Injuries Don't Stop Masters Legend Penny Noyes, EP 228

We're poolside with the extraordinary Penny Noyes, a woman who epitomizes the phrase 'age is just a number'. The 69-year-old swimming legend, with nine world records and 14 national records to her name, shares insights into her phenomenal career and her secret to maintaining athletic excellence des…

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College Swimmer Straight to Masters: James Pokornowski, EP 227
Sept. 18, 2023

College Swimmer Straight to Masters: James Pokornowski, EP 227

Are you too young to become master swimmer? Join us as we chat with the inspiring James Popronowski, a competitive swimmer who jumped straight from college swimming to masters swimming. James, with his masters gold medal in t...

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Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker on Peak Performance, EP 226
Sept. 11, 2023

Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker on Peak Performance, …

We're elated to introduce one of Team USA's Sports Psychologist, Dr Colleen Hacker, a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), author, and professor. Dr. Hacker uncovers the keys to achieve excellence in sports and li...

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A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fitness and Organ Donation, EP 225
Sept. 4, 2023

A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fit…

Picture this: a couple who left their jobs to pursue a life of fitness and travel, are running marathons in every state, and faced life-threatening health challenges. Welcome to the extraordinary life of Tom and Deb Stokes. J...

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Love, Life and Laps: Dale and Dave LeClair, EP 224
Aug. 28, 2023

Love, Life and Laps: Dale and Dave LeClair, EP 224

Ready for some Couples Mojo? Meet the dynamic duo of Dale and Dave LeClair, a married couple who have managed to blend their love for swimming and fitness into their relationship. This wasn't just a casual dip in the pool; we...

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3 Minutes Ahead: How Powerhouse Shirley Loftus Charley Does It, EP 223
Aug. 21, 2023

3 Minutes Ahead: How Powerhouse Shirley Loftus Charley Does It, EP 223

Get ready to take notes as we sit down with Shirley Loftus, a 71-year-old swimming powerhouse who is smashing records and redefining the limits of age. She's not just keeping up with, but outpacing, her competition by a stagg...

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Swim For Your Coach? Val Van Horn Pate's Success Unveiled, EP 222
Aug. 14, 2023

Swim For Your Coach? Val Van Horn Pate's Success Unveiled, EP 222

What would it feel like to swim the fastest time in the country in the 200 Fly at age 60-64? Discover the exhilarating journey with Val Van Horn Pate, an exceptional swimmer who just achieved this remarkable feat. She spills ...

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Find Love in the Pool: Austin Williamson, EP 221
Aug. 7, 2023

Find Love in the Pool: Austin Williamson, EP 221

Austin Williamson has found love as a fresh addition to the world of master swimming. Austin's story is anything but typical; at age 37, originally seeking to improve his swimming skills for competing in an Ironman event, he found himself diving headfirst into the world of competitive swimming. It …

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5 Tips for Race Day Mindset, EP 220
July 31, 2023

5 Tips for Race Day Mindset, EP 220

Do sweaty palms and a racing heart ruin your performance on race day? Fear not, this episode of Champion's Mojo is here to turn your nervousness into a superpower. Kelly Palace, host and mental performance coach, shares five ...

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