# vicki (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vicki. Page: Feed: --- ## [The surprising by-product of not getting what you want](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/the-surprising-by-product-of-not) _2026-08-16 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ What infertility taught me about trust and control ## [Diving in with Dive shop Owner Natalie Shuman](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/3057578) _2026-08-10 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David and Vicki talk with Natalie Shuman, the owner of Sun Divers Roatan on the famed island located on the Meso-American Reef 40 miles north of Honduras in the Caribbean. A certified scuba instructor, co-founder of a scuba scholarship program called ‘Roa Girls Dive’, a board member of the Roatan Marine Park, Natalie will cover a range of… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/3057578/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_08_10_03_24_49_a4958286-beeb-4d05-a96e-f33732fca239.mp3) ## [Tom Hartman, Tom Hartman](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/tom-hartman-tom-hartman) _2026-08-06 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ A rabid Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman fan since its first airing in 1976, never missing an episode in the days before VCRs, DVRs, and streaming, when it took effort and planning… getting to sit down with Greg Mullavey, Tom Hartman hisself, was surreal enough, almost instantly becoming friends via the interweb, and not long after seeing him onstage in The People vs Lenny Bruce, witnessing his gift and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2376266408-vickiabelson-tom-hartman-tom-hartman.mp3) ## [Gertrude Ederle: First Woman to swim the English Channel](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Gertrude-Ederle-First-Woman-to-swim-the-English-Channel-e3n0o9q) _2026-08-06 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we celebrate New Yorker Gertrude Ederle who swam the English Channel 100 years ago this month. Gertrude was a pioneer, trailblazer and inspiration to women everywhere. We examine her achievement and look at her legacy, including a message from her niece Mary Ederle Ward . My guests include Elaine Howley who sets the historical scene. Then we hear the story of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/123805434/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F68de28a0-6d1d-7cf8-47ae-7779e8b61bca.mp3) ## [The art of talking less](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/the-art-of-talking-less-3ea) _2026-08-02 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ On the power of quiet to transform our relationships ## [Daniel Swain does more than Predict the Weather](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/3023251) _2026-07-27 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David and Vicki talk with Boulder- based weather and climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain about the emerging El Nino that’s predicted to become a major, perhaps historic one this fall on top of a new marine heatwave already impacting the Pacific coast. Along with working with the University of California and National Science Foundation’s Center… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/3023251/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_07_26_15_43_52_719112b8-7edc-495a-aae2-957dda00de78.mp3) ## [The Sporanos Furio, Federico Castelluccio - A True Renaissance Man](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/the-sporanos-furio-federico) _2026-07-23 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ How is it possible that one human being can be a gifted artist, a world-class savvy collector, a stellar actor, skilled director, and a masterful storyteller, whilst being gracious, funny, self-possessed, and humble at the same time? If that’s not the work of the gods, what is? The quality of Federico’s conversation defied Mercury Retrograde and the moon void. His screen may have been wonky for a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366296175-vickiabelson-the-sporanos-furio-federico.mp3) ## [Screenshot 2026-07-15 at 7.53.11 PM](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/screenshot-2026-07-15-at-7-53) _2026-07-16 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ If there’s anyone more entertaining than Adam Chester, please tell me so I can book them now! What a fabulous, fun, afternoon ride! Other than a tech glitch (lost internet for 5 min - which caused this to have a Part 1 and Part 2), this was as close to perfection as a sit-down could be. We got current events; he’s on vocal rest due to a minor health issue, so Adam performed an instrumental with… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2361506582-vickiabelson-screenshot-2026-07-15-at-7-53.mp3) ## [Adam Chester, The Sir-O-Gate Elton John! Part 2](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/adam-chester-the-sir-o-gate) _2026-07-16 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ If there’s anyone more entertaining than Adam Chester, please tell me so I can book them now! What a fabulous, fun, afternoon ride! Other than a tech glitch (lost internet for 5 min - which caused this to have a Part 1 and Part 2), this was as close to perfection as a sit-down could be. We got current events; he’s on vocal rest due to a minor health issue, so Adam performed an instrumental with… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2361506030-vickiabelson-adam-chester-the-sir-o-gate.mp3) ## [Aaron Eger is yes, Eager to Help the Kelp](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2982624) _2026-07-13 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast Oceanographer and Blue Frontier board member Joy Leilei Shih and David Helvarg talk with Australian based scientist Dr. Aaron Eger, one of the world’s top kelp researchers. Based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, he is the founder and program director of the global ‘Kelp Forest Alliance,’ also the lead author of 3 major… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2982624/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_07_12_20_19_59_4e593ae2-7057-4aad-864b-0fc74827f25e.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hmYewAKpVMKI) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Facing my fears in public](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/facing-my-fears-in-public) _2026-07-12 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ Therapists have phobias too ## [Real Life With Wendy Liebman… but FUNNY](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/real-life-with-wendy-liebman) _2026-07-09 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ I met comedian Wendy Liebman years ago, in the early days of comedy clubs. I’m a longtime huge fan of this hysterical girl who’s performed on Carson, Letterman, Leno, Fallon, and Kimmel. We talked about them all. What made each experience special and unique. But first… we talked life. Real life. Minimizing, organizing, prioritizing, purging… with practical tips! How the years are changing us, our… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2356044278-vickiabelson-real-life-with-wendy-liebman.mp3) ## [Live with The Therapist Who Came Undone and Dr Vicki Connop](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/live-with-the-therapist-who-came) _2026-07-08 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ A recording from Dr Vicki Connop and The Therapist Who Came Undone's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206208006/40e407b93e74b61503c292b99e2e8f61.mp3) ## [Peter Benchley Awards: The Oscars of the Ocean](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2947604) _2026-06-29 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast we highlight the 2026 Peter Benchley Awards that were held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium this spring. They’re named after the author of Jaws who spent most of his subsequent life as a shark and ocean protection advocate. Founded almost 20 years ago by Blue Frontier and Wendy Benchley and continuing under the auspices of the Aquarium… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2947604/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_06_27_21_38_12_8d180da9-1754-4cc2-95b5-c53d4359dd39.mp3) ## [Not a real relationship](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/not-a-real-relationship) _2026-06-28 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ Recently I was asked, by someone here on Substack, how the therapeutic relationship can be healing when it’s ‘not a real relationship because you have to pay for it’? This person likened it to sex work, which is an analogy I’ve heard before. It’s a great question. It prompted me to think about some of the myths and misconceptions about the therapy relationship. ## [What Would Thaao Do? m4a](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/what-would-thaao-do-m4a) _2026-06-25 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ Today, LIVE, Thaao Penghlis, who at first meeting took my breath away. He continues to. Three Emmy-nominated for Days of Our Lives, I well remember him from my soap-addicted daze. I’ve been thrilled to discover that aside from being ridiculously easy on the eyes, with a velvet voice, and that sexy accent, he’s also deeply spiritual, widely wise, passionate, talented in so many ways, and fun! A… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2346146864-vickiabelson-what-would-thaao-do-m4a.mp3) ## [Youth Ambassadors Crash Washington](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2914821) _2026-06-15 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ An inside look at the determined youth ambassadors advocating for oceanic policy reform. In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David and oceanographer and Blue Frontier board member Joy LeiLei Shih talk about our Youth Ambassador program before interviewing our 2026 ambassadors – Avery, age 13, Jack, 13, Liam, 14 and Kianna 16 on their return from an Ocean Week trip to Washington… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2914821/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_06_14_20_29_06_316e87f7-c8e6-4d7d-9f4b-bfda773b704c.mp3) ## [What we're missing about nervous system regulation](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/what-were-missing-about-nervous-system) _2026-06-14 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ Why settling yourself may be harder than you think ## [Cindy Bullens Sang With Elton, But Cidny Bullens Got The Moves Like Jagger](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/cindy-bullens-sang-with-elton) _2026-06-11 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ Cindy Bullens Sang With Elton, But Cidny Bullens Got The Moves Like Jagger There are more facets to Cidney Bullens than there are to the Hope Diamond… and they’re all fascinating! The two-time Grammy nominee, who sang with Elton John and Bob Dylan, tells how and why he chose to tour with Elton and pass on Dylan. What a choice for a young rocker from Massachusetts to have to make. How he met Sir… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2337092687-vickiabelson-cindy-bullens-sang-with-elton.mp3) ## [Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits-There’s a Kind of Crush](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/theres-a-kind-of-crush-peter) _2026-06-04 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ It just doesn’t get better than this. I knew, and have known since I was 10, that Peter Noone is easy on the eyes and the ears. Meeting him recently after his show at The Canyon Club in LA, I also knew he was funny, crazy talented, nice to a fault, and charismatic as hell. What I didn’t know was that Mr. Herman’s Hermits, a name chosen for hysterical reasons (he ‘spains), would regale us with… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2333082479-vickiabelson-theres-a-kind-of-crush-peter.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LQrFsj8T6dwt) _2026-06-04 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Swimming California: Catherine Breed’s Ocean Journey](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2871814) _2026-06-01 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ In the latest episode of Rising Tide Ocean Podcast, Natasha Benjamin and Vicki Nichols talk with marathon swimmer Catherine Breed — a record-breaking endurance athlete, former U.S. National Team swimmer, and founder of Sea Dreamers. From world-record swims between the Farallon Islands and the Golden Gate Bridge to crossings of Lake Tahoe and beyond, Catherine shares stories from a life shaped by… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2871814/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_05_30_20_32_48_e50dfa6d-bb1d-4614-bbfc-5d17a41a416a.mp3) ## [Death and rebirth in midlife](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/death-and-rebirth-in-midlife) _2026-05-31 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ Notes from inside the menopause cocoon ## [Godfrey Townsend is Living a Rock ’n Roll Wet Dream](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/godfrey-townsend-is-living-a) _2026-05-28 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ The Yardbird’s Godfrey Townsend is Living a Rock ’n Roll Wet Dream Fourth time IS the charm. After way too many reschedulings, as with all things, this conversation with the Yardbirds’ Godfrey Townsend happened exactly when it was intended. Lightning doesn’t strike the same spot twice, and this was an electric circus of talk and music perfection. From jumping in at the opening with The Who’s Won’t… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2328688175-vickiabelson-godfrey-townsend-is-living-a.mp3) ## [My Favorite Lainie!](https://soundcloud.com/vickiabelson/my-favorite-lainie) _2026-05-28 · Game Changers With Vicki Abelson_ Getting kissed by Sean Connery, whilst he was James Bond, fanned repeatedly by Bob Dylan when she sang, plucked for a film by Frank Sinatra, bagels and the part of a lifetime from Tom Hanks, gaslit and insulted by Jerry Lewis, adored and showcased by Dean Martin, wildly successful club proprietor with Hugh Hefner, best friends with Connie Stevens, and Diane Ladd, taught a golden secret by Shelley… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2328659315-vickiabelson-my-favorite-lainie.mp3) ## [Paul Greenberg on Fishing, Writing and Semiotics](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2831776) _2026-05-18 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ Exploring the Depths: An Investigative Dive on Ocean Conservation and Cultural Impact In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein have an engaging conversation with Paul Greenberg, author of the best-selling book ‘Four Fish’ and more recent writings including his latest novel ‘A Third Term’ (George Washington takes on Donald Trump). A Writer in… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2831776/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_05_16_20_21_50_0a14f7e3-0eee-44de-848b-e75cb2794a7b.mp3) ## [What's making me squirm in therapy](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/whats-making-me-squirm-in-therapy) _2026-05-17 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ And why I know I need to go there ## [Louie Psihoyos on Dolphins, Plastics and More](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2790442) _2026-05-04 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ Unraveling the Threads of Change: From Photography to Global Environmental Advocacy Academy Award-winning director Louie Psihoyos returned to the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast for a conversation as wide-ranging and urgent as his films. Host David Helvarg sat down with Psihoyos before a live audience during SF Climate Week at the downtown San Francisco studios of KALW public radio — and the exchange… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2790442/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_05_03_20_46_01_f5e0c997-dbfb-4351-9387-9d24192ea39b.mp3) ## [Tending to the deepest hurts](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/tending-to-the-deepest-hurts) _2026-05-03 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ A conversation with Lisa Olivera ## [Helvarg on the ‘Forest of the Sea’](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2748547) _2026-04-20 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ Exploring the Forgotten Frontlines of Our Ocean's Battle Against Climate Change The tables turn on the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast as Blue Frontier’s Natasha Benjamin interviews Rising Tide co-host and author David Helvarg on his latest book, ‘Forest of the Sea – The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp’ (coming out May 5th). As co-director of the award-winning kelp… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2748547/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_04_20_04_20_06_67ce5479-3e6f-41e8-b840-abc88756b300.mp3) ## [20 years ago, I upended my life](https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/20-years-ago-i-upended-my-life) _2026-04-19 · Dr Vicki Connop · The Therapy Room by Dr Vicki Connop_ Here's what I learned about running away, meeting yourself, and the search for home. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RCYFiye7cMzP) _2026-04-19 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Amanda Leland and James Workman ‘Sea Change’ in How We Fish](https://rss.com/podcasts/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2691955) _2026-04-06 · Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast_ Explore the alliance between fishermen and environmentalists that is reshaping the industry and safeguarding marine life. On the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast , host David Helvarg and co-host Vicki Nichols Goldstein sit down with James Workman and Amanda Leland, co-authors of Sea Change – Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions — a book that makes a convincing… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/374831/2691955/rising-tide-the-ocean-podcast/2026_04_05_19_40_58_7baf90c5-b8f6-4e5c-9dbb-5047e6638374.mp3) ## [Feed to Succeed: Expert Nutrition Advice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Feed-to-Succeed-Expert-Nutrition-Advice-e3hcekh) _2026-04-03 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we are finding out all about Nutrition and swimming, especially in longer swims. We explore what to use for fuel during training periods and also on event day, and look at what can go wrong and why! In a round table format we have guest Emily Javon @emilyjevonsnutrtion who has a PHD in Metabolism and Nutrition, and is a registered Nutritionist, specialising… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/117897297/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-3%2Fa653a618-5d4f-e254-13a6-24e4442e0f16.mp3) ## [Jane Asher: The World Record Breaker](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Jane-Asher-The-World-Record-Breaker-e3gmpqd) _2026-03-20 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ This episode celebrates Jane Asher - an extraordinary swimmer who, at age 95, is still breaking records in Masters swimming competitions. Jane, who swam as a young person, only returned to competitive swimming in her 50’s and now holds over 100 world records. She particularly dominates in frontcrawl, backcrawl and the individual medley - which is all four strokes! This year, as she reaches the age… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/117187853/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-19%2F7e1aebc9-867c-0a61-803f-1d2b6488d689.mp3) ## [Captain Webb: The Channel Conqueror](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Captain-Webb-The-Channel-Conqueror-e3bs9p1) _2025-12-04 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ This special edition of the SwimOut podcast pays tribute to Captain Matthew Webb who, in 1875, made history as the first person to swim the English Channel. Our dramatisation brings his story to life: A village lad who ran away to sea, saw the world and was inspired to make the impossible happen. The story recounts the many challenges he had to overcome - from shifting tides to jellyfish. It… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/112125153/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-4%2F413731367-44100-2-8f554900bfd88.m4a) ## [English Channel - Ask the experts](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/English-Channel---Ask-the-experts-e3b6bp6) _2025-11-19 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ Vicki facilitates a conversation between experts and swimmers planning to do the swim. Expert Kevin Murphy is acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest open water swimmers. He has 28 solo Channel swims and three doubles to his credit. He has also swum the North Channel three times and is known as King of both the English and North Channels. Also with bags of expertise is Kathy Batts who has… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/111406310/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-19%2F963cdfe4-fe07-0d94-d695-f0d13d427e70.mp3) ## [Indian Channel Swimmers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Indian-Channel-Swimmers-e3ajd25) _2025-11-06 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ Vicki explores why so many Indian swimmers come to swim the English Channel. She starts by chatting to Anshuman Jhingran who she met on the beach in Dover in 2025 when he was waiting for his Channel crossing and who now has 6 of the 7 Oceans Severn Swims. Next up we hear from Bula Chowdhury who swam the English Channel twice in 1989 and 1999 making her the 21st Indian swimmer to achieve this feat.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/110785029/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-6%2F99a026fb-fb4e-2be3-342f-cd5bb26b87c9.mp3) ## [My River Avon Swim](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/My-River-Avon-Swim-e39uf02) _2025-10-23 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ Vicki sets out to follow in her father’s footsteps and swim down the River Avon from Bath to Bristol. She is joined on this adventure by her wife Oonagh . Along the way she meets up with her family for some reminiscing about her father, and talks to Johnny Palmer , a passionate swimmer and “disrupter” who inspires and enables many swims around Bristol. We also discuss swimming in the Avon with… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/110098882/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-23%2Fc9f6edc3-7488-ed72-66a4-8421b2886512.mp3) ## [Swim Through: S6E4](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Swim-Through-S6E4-e345100) _2025-06-12 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ In this episode Vicki meets musician and singer BE who has written the beautiful song Swim Through. The song is inspired by the women BE met whilst swimming, and hearing their stories. Vicki has a dip with BE at Hampstead Ladies Pond and a chat about how swimming helps us to get through stuff. We also hear from the women who helped to make the video of the song. Find the song, it's very catchy and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/104022464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-12%2Fb7205c87-8c68-a50b-0d06-44e4ceb3326a.mp3) ## [Neil Agius and Vicki swim and talk: S6E3](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Neil-Agius-and-Vicki-swim-and-talk-S6E3-e33h3rr) _2025-05-29 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ In this episode Vicki meets Neil Agius , an ultra endurance marathon swimmer who has set world records with his swims near his home in Malta. Vicki and Neil go for a swim at West Reservoir and discuss how you get from swimming a 400 meter race in the Athens Olympics to a 142 kilometer swim round Malta, Gozo and Comino. We talk about how you can manage such long swims physically and mentally and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/103370043/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-29%2F27cdf6a4-a71b-2d79-dc2e-948c4f978f50.mp3) ## [Pollution in our rivers and swim spots: S6 E2](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swimoutpodcast/episodes/Pollution-in-our-rivers-and-swim-spots-S6-E2-e3372g9) _2025-05-22 · SwimOut Podcast · SwimOut_ Vicki explores pollution in our rivers and swim spots and how this affects us as swimmers. It's quite a grim tale. The episode gives you heaps of great information about identifying and dealing with pollution, so you can be better prepared for your swim. Yvette Tetteh who has swum down the River Volta in Ghana, talks about her swim, the river and the clothing waste from the global north that is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/210dcf70/podcast/play/103040969/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-22%2Fcf2127b1-ede2-0975-cbe3-d480539ae0dc.mp3)