In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with Daniel Wiffen, Ireland’s first male Olympic swimming medalist, fresh off a historic performance in Paris where he won gold in the 800 freestyle and bronze in the 1500.

Daniel takes us inside the mindset behind his Olympic breakthrough, breaking down how detailed race analysis, data, and preparation gave him the confidence to execute on the biggest stage. He walks through the strategy behind his 800 freestyle win, what he was thinking in real time during the race, and how he uses research to gain an edge over the competition. The conversation also dives into his transition to training at Cal, building a high performance training culture, and the mentality shift that came after setbacks like appendicitis.

From competing in open water at the Olympics to documenting his journey on YouTube and even his past as a child actor, this episode shows the full picture of who Daniel is beyond the pool. This is a conversation about confidence, preparation, and what it really takes to win at the highest level.
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In this special Coaches Edition of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with three of the top minds in NCAA swimming, Todd DeSorbo (Virginia), Annie Lazor (Stanford), and Carol Capitani (Texas), before the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

Coming from the leaders of the first, second, and third place teams, this conversation goes beyond results and into the reality of coaching at the highest level. Each coach shares how they manage pressure during championship meets, lead their teams through expectation and adversity, and balance confidence with vulnerability. From building culture and developing athletes to staying level through the highs and lows of competition, this episode offers a rare look at the mindset, leadership, and human side behind some of the most successful programs in the sport.

Whether you are an athlete, coach, or fan, this is an inside look at what it really takes to lead, perform, and show up when it matters most.
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In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel bring you the men’s edition of “Squad Energy,” sitting down with some of the biggest names in NCAA swimming, Josh Liendo (Florida), Ilya Kharun (Arizona State), Thomas Heilman (Virginia), and Jack Aikins (Virginia), just before the NCAA Championships.

From team traditions and pre-meet routines to trash talk, nerves, and what makes each program unique, this conversation dives into the mindset and culture behind some of the fastest swimmers in the world. You will hear about Florida’s grit, Arizona State’s brotherhood, and Virginia’s energy driven culture, along with the pressure, excitement, and confidence that come with racing on the biggest stage in college swimming.

More than just performances, this episode pulls back the curtain on the personalities behind the blocks, how these athletes handle nerves, support their teammates, and define success when everything is on the line. This is the energy, the culture, and the mindset that fuels NCAA swimming at its highest level.
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