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March 13, 2024

A Nation's Capital Treasure: Coach John Flanagan, 50 years of Excelle…

As we celebrate a landmark 250 episodes of Champions Mojo, I'm thrilled to bring you an intimate conversation with a figure who has not just coached me, but also shaped the destinies of countless swimmers—legendary Nations Ca...

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March 5, 2024

World Record Holder Zena Courtney's Dual Talents for Pool and Open Wa…

Embark on an exciting journey with Zena Courtney, a master swimmer whose prowess extends far beyond her strokes in the pool. In a rare road trip among two great friends, we catch the afterglow of a spectacular showdown betwee...

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Feb. 19, 2024

World Champion Angela Staab: It's Not How Old You Are, It's How You A…

Meet Angela Staab, the octogenarian dynamo whose running shoes have blazed a trail through the world of track and field, capturing 16 national titles after lacing up for the first time at the tender age of 57. Her zest for …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Destroy Mental Blocks and Boost Performance with Ashley Eckermann, Sp…

Unlock the secrets to mastering your mental game with sports psychology expert Ashley Eckermann, our guiding light through the mental mazes we often find ourselves in. Ashley unravels how mental blocks, far from being sheer a...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Cavalier Aquatics Head Coach Gary Taylor on Thomas Heilman, Partnersh…

Head coach of Cavalier Aquatics, Gary Taylor, dives into the strategies that help lead his team to excellence among USA swim teams. In an engaging conversation with Champion's Mojo host Kelly Palace, Coach Taylor pulls back t...

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Jan. 16, 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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Jan. 5, 2024

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

Want to know what an aquatic activist is? Then dive headfirst into an episode that promises to saturate your spirit with inspiration and courage as we're joined by the extraordinary Hasna Muhammad. Besides being a passionate...

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Jan. 4, 2024

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

Listeners asked for the sprinter round 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 P...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Heart Transplant Recipient & Swim Coach Chris Rowe's Inspiring Journe…

When life throws you a curveball, do you dodge or catch it and throw it back? Coach Chris Rowe caught his curveball and turned it into a cannonball dive back into the pool of competitive swimming. From swimming for Auburn …

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Dec. 26, 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 …

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Dec. 19, 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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Dec. 12, 2023

US Olympic Coach and Swim Parent Todd DeSorbo's Advice for Swimmers a…

What happens when an Olympic swimming coach dons the hat of a swimming parent? We had an enlightening conversation with Todd DeSorbo, a parent to his own son who swims--we caught Todd at his son's swim meet. Todd also happen...

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Dec. 5, 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 …

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Nov. 28, 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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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 …

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Nov. 14, 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 …

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Nov. 7, 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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Oct. 31, 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 …

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Oct. 24, 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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Oct. 17, 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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Oct. 10, 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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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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Sept. 26, 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 h...

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Sept. 19, 2023

College Swimmer Straight to Masters: James Pokornowski, EP 227

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

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