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Masters Topics, Athletes & Coaches Interviews Episodes

Oct. 2, 2024

At age 27 Jenna Campbell: Elite College Swimmer to Masters World Reco…

27 Year Old Jenna Campbell, a former NCAA D-1 Swimmer at Cal Berkeley is a brand new Masters World Record holder for the 25-29 age group in the 200 long course meters freestyle with a blistering 2:02.06. Join us at the Missi...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Sage Insights from Surgeon and Swimmer Dr. Peter Yu, EP 257

Could a pediatric surgeon's sage advice revolutionize your swimming performance? Join us for a captivating episode of Champion's Mojo, where we sit poolside with Dr. Peter Yu at the US Masters Long Course Nationals in Mission...

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Sept. 11, 2024

US Olympian Dave Sims Returns to Swimming With a Unique Approach, EP …

Send us a text Can a former US Olympian and Stanford University Star rediscover the joy of swimming decades after his peak? A member of the Santa Barbara Masters, meet Dave Sims, who not only embraced the sport again in his ...

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Sept. 5, 2024

World Record Setter and Surgeon Ellen Reynolds Raises the Bar, EP 255

What if you could shatter world records while excelling as a top pediatric surgeon? Join us for a compelling conversation with Ellen Reynolds, a master swimmer extraordinaire and recently retired pediatric surgeon, who has do...

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Aug. 31, 2024

Five Tips for Healthy Competition with Loved Ones, EP 254

Do you compete against your spouse, best friend, roommate, sibling? Ever wondered how to keep the competitive spirit alive without straining your closest relationships? Tune in to this week’s episode of Champions Mojo, where ...

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June 10, 2024

Humor, Clear Goggles and Health in the Fast Lane with Bill Winters, E…

Do you love your fins or paddles? Ever wondered how a Masters swimmer in his late 50s keeps up in the fastest lane with the "young guns"? Tune in to our conversation with Bill Winters, who shares his journey from collegiate c...

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May 8, 2024

Does the Triple Crown of Open Water Call You? Erika Beauchamp Answers…

The Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming includes: 1) Swim Around Manhattan--28.5 Miles 2) Catalina Island Swim--21 Miles 3) English Channel Swim--21+ After surviving Breast Cancer at age 50 Erika Beauchamp decided to attempt ...

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March 13, 2024

A Nation's Capital Treasure: Coach John Flanagan's 50 Years of Excell…

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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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. 9, 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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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 a...

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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 unwrap a trea...

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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. 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 and ...

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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 weeks of training before the e...

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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 of the...

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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 jour...

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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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