In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic bronze medalist Luke Hobson to talk confidence, comebacks, and chasing world records. Luke shares how scratching a final turned into the swim of his life, what it’s like to race on Team USA’s 4x200 relay, and why staying calm, even at the Olympics, is his secret edge. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8 - Go to ⁠⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠⁠ Use code UNFILTERED for 10% off! Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. Dream Recovery - Visit ⁠⁠https://dreamrecovery.io⁠⁠ to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative⁠

In this episode, Katie and Beisel dive into a fishbowl of unfiltered questions from 24-inch Subway sandwiches to rediscovering purpose after sport. Katie shares why she launched the podcast and her unexpected motivation to return to the pool, while Beisel reflects on confidence, leadership, and the challenge of letting go. Packed with team room memories, therapy insights, and one unforgettable hot dog. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery - Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. IM8 - Go to ⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠ Use code UNFILTERED for 10% off! ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative⁠

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth sit down with Australian distance swimmer and world champion Lani Pallister. Lani opens up about the trials that changed everything - from post-race vomit and missed teams to overcoming an eating disorder and finding her stride with a new coach. She talks about leaving her mom’s program, learning to be relentless, and the mindset shift that unlocked the best swims of her life. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8 - Go to https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10 Use code UNFILTERED for 10% off! Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. Momentous: Head to https://livemomentous.com and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative⁠

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist Kyle Chalmers to talk about his massive comeback, how cutting his training in half changed everything, and why this might be the best he’s ever felt. Kyle opens up about his tattoos, racing legends, becoming a dad, and what it really takes to stay on top - nearly a decade after shocking the world in Rio. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8 - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code UNFILTERED for 10% off! Dream Recovery - Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://dreamrecovery.io⁠⁠⁠ to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this live episode from the US Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic greats Lilly King, Cullen Jones, Rowdy Gaines, and Cody Miller for a high-energy, heartfelt celebration of swimming. From Lily’s fearless Rio moment to Cullen’s near-drowning turned Olympic triumph, they share the stories that shaped their careers and the sport. Plus, some surprise moments that made the night truly special! ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. IM8 - Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠⁠⁠ Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Dream Recovery - Visit ⁠⁠https://dreamrecovery.io⁠⁠ to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth sit down with Red Bull cliff diver and Brave Gang founder Molly Carlson. Molly shares how missing the Olympics became the best thing that ever happened to her, how she turned fear into fuel, and why bravery—not perfection—is now her mission. She opens up about mental health, body image, the wild world of high diving, and how vulnerability helped her build a global movement. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IM8 - Go to ⁠⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠⁠ Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Dream Recovery - Visit ⁠https://dreamrecovery.io⁠ to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Momentous: Head to ⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠ and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic head coach and NCAA champion Greg Meehan. They talk about the pressure of leading Team USA in Tokyo, the weight of unmet expectations, and the personal reset that followed. Greg opens up about what it takes to lead on the world stage, how he’s refocusing on the fundamentals, and why real change starts with accountability. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery - Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Momentous: Head to https://livemomentous.com and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. IM8 - Go to https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10 Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Kreatures of Habit - Go to https://kreaturesofhabit.com and use UNFILTERED15 for 15% off your first purchase! ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with Olympic silver medalist and world champion Bella Sims! They dive into the mindset shifts that helped her fall back in love with swimming, how she’s learned to embrace pressure, and the moment she almost stepped away from the sport. Bella opens up about burnout, mental resilience, and what it really takes to stay motivated at the highest level — even when things get hard. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Kreatures of Habit - Go to https://kreaturesofhabit.com and use UNFILTERED15 for 15% off your first purchase! Dream Recovery - Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. IM8 - Go to https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10 Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Endless Pools - To find resources in your area visit https://endlesspools.com/access ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie sits down with world champion marathoner, former Wall Street trader, and relentless competitor Ken Rideout. They dive into the mindset that transformed him from an opioid addict to one of the fastest runners over 50 in the world. Ken shares the brutal lesson he learned after quitting a race, why the pain of giving up lasts a lifetime, and how he rebuilt his life from rock bottom. He opens up about the daily battle with self-doubt, his obsession with consistency, and the surprising truth about what it really takes to push past pain and fear. He also shares powerful reflections on grit, identity, and why he’s never truly satisfied — even after proving everyone wrong. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Kreatures of Habit - Go to ⁠https://kreaturesofhabit.com⁠ and use UNFILTERED15 for 15% off your first purchase! Momentous: Head to https://livemomentous.com and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. IM8 - Go to ⁠https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10⁠ Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Mrs. Walsh, proud mother of two Team USA stars, Alex and Gretchen Walsh! They dive into what it’s like raising two elite athletes under one roof, how she managed different parenting approaches for each daughter, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching them compete on the world’s biggest stages. She opens up about the lessons she brought from her own swimming career, and what it really takes to support high-performance kids without losing yourself along the way. She also shares reflections on balance, joy, and what her perfect day looks like. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Kreatures of Habit - Go to https://kreaturesofhabit.com and use UNFILTERED15 for 15% off your first purchase! IM8 - Go to https://im8health.com/discount/WATERS10 Use code WATERS10 for 10% off! Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 12x Olympic medalist, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and American swimming icon Natalie Coughlin! They dive into the mindset that helped her become one of the most versatile swimmers in history, how pivoting beyond the pool challenged her in new ways, and the surreal moment when her wine earned international attention. Natalie opens up about building a second career from scratch, the leadership lessons she’s learned from USA Swimming governance, and the real emotions behind defending an Olympic title. She also shares powerful reflections on reinvention, resilience, and what it takes to keep pushing for greatness after the medals are won. ----- Natalie's Wine: https://www.gaderianwines.com ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠@unfilteredwaterspodcast⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ----- FOLLOW MISSY: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://www.Dreamrecovery.io and use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off any product. Nasal strips drop 5/1! ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 4x Olympian, 6x Olympic gold medalist, current world record holder, and American swimming icon Ryan Lochte! They dive into the mindset shifts that helped him rise again after hitting rock bottom, how asking for help became a turning point, and the moment he realized swimming no longer defined who he was. Ryan opens up about the emotional toll of 2016, the comeback attempt in 2021, and why his greatest role isn’t in the pool, it’s being a dad. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Momentous: Head to https://livemomentous.com and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Beisel break down the current state of swimming. They discuss the House v. NCAA settlement, what revenue sharing and roster caps could mean for Olympic collegiate sports, and how NIL deals are changing the college landscape. They also talk about the future of NCAA swimming, how to make the sport more exciting for fans, and the benefits of athletes showing their personalities. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Momentous: Head to https://livemomentous.com and use code UNFILTERED for up to 35% off your first order. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with 3x Olympic gold medalist, 26x World Champion, 7x world record holder, and Hungarian swimming legend Katinka Hosszú! They dive into the mindset shifts that turned her into the “Iron Lady,” how learning to lose became her secret weapon, and the moment a fourth-place finish changed everything. Katinka opens up about the grind before Rio, why “balance” didn’t exist in her world, and the surprising truth about how it really feels to win Olympic gold. She also shares powerful reflections on identity, confidence, and what it takes to dominate on the world stage. ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 OFF your pool. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this special live episode from the NCAA Swimming Championships in Federal Way, Washington, Katie and Beisel sit down with Todd DeSorbo, head coach of the University of Virginia women's swimming team, and 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte. They dive into Todd's journey to securing his fifth NCAA title and what inspired him to start coaching. Ryan shares a memorable story from 2006 when he competed without a warm-up, they discuss the differences between Olympic and NCAA ready rooms, and Ryan reflects on whether breaking a record or beating Michael Phelps was more thrilling before he explains why he makes it a point to sign every autograph for young fans. All that and some wild unpredictable moments! ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with 5x Olympic gold medalist and freestyle sprinting legend, Nathan Adrian! They chat about his thoughts on the upcoming NCAA swimming championships and reminisce about his college days at UC Berkeley. Nathan also shares a hilarious story involving Alana Blanchard's trick for getting water out of your ear and opens up about his recent experience on the reality show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," including a memorable boxing match with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton. ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. 2025 NCAA DI SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON WOMEN: MARCH 19-22 MEN: MARCH 26-29 TICKETS: https://www.SEATTLESPORTS.ORG/ncaaswim Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Missy talk with rising swimming star Rex Maurer! They dive into his recent American record-breaking 500-yard freestyle performance, the story behind his blazing-fast prelim swims, and his decision to transfer from Stanford to the University of Texas. Rex also shares what it's like to have family members who truly understand the swimming grind and offers his best advice to young swimmers. ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Swimmingly: Optimize your swimming program by taking the 1-minute quiz for free at https://Swimmingly.app/quiz ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Beisel sit down with Olympic gold medalist and rising American swimming star, Alex Shackell! They dive into her journey to Olympic gold just before starting her senior year of high school, the influence of her family's Olympic legacy—especially her dad's motto, "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian,"—and how she handles online rumors and feeling like the world is against her. Plus, Alex shares the story behind her viral dab that caught everyone's attention. ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. 2025 NCAA DI SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS | FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON | WOMEN: MARCH 19-22 | MEN: MARCH 26-29 TICKETS: NCAA.COM/TICKETS | MORE INFO: SEATTLESPORTS.ORG Endless Pools: Go to https://endlesspools.com/unfiltered for $1000 off your pool. ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Carol Capitani, head coach of the University of Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving team! They talk about the way to her heart, what it was like being named an Olympic assistant coach, and what it’s really like coaching at Texas. Plus, Carol shares her biggest green and red flags and her favorite word! ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Dream Recovery: Visit https://dreamrecovery.io to have your best sleep ever. Use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape. Swimmingly: Optimize your swimming program by taking the 1-minute quiz for free at https://Swimmingly.app/quiz ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative

In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Olympic gold medalist and Hungarian swimming star, Hubi Kós! They talk about the moment he realized he could win an Olympic gold medal, how his home country reacted to his big win, and the defining moment of his career. Plus, Hubi shares the movie he quotes the most, the biggest red flag about himself, and why training with Bob Bowman made the Olympics feel “easy.” ----- DONATE TO GARY HALL JR: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gary-hall-jr-after-devastating-fire ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer ----- Subscribe and watch full video episodes on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@unfilteredwaterspodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- FOLLOW KATIE: Instagram TikTok ----- FOLLOW MISSY: Instagram TikTok ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Swimmingly: Optimize your swimming program by taking the 1-minute quiz for free at https://Swimmingly.app/quiz ----- PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative