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Season 1

Nov. 19, 2024

Filmmaker Finds Redemption in the Pool: Michele Kuvin Kupfer's Journe…

What happens when life's challenges pull you away from your passion, only to lead you back years later with a renewed sense of purpose? Michele Kuvin Kupfer, a former member of the 1980 Israeli Olympic swim team and filmmaker...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Olympian and Champion of Chemistry and Kicking: Chris Stevenson, EP 2…

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Stevenson, an Olympian (Greece) and world and national holder in Masters swimming, chemistry professor, and long-time volunteer for U.S. Masters Swimming. Chris opens up about his recen...

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Oct. 12, 2024

Swimming Through Challenges: Father-Son Champions Richard and Ian Nev…

Get ready to be inspired by an extraordinary father-son duo! In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ian Neville, a recent Summer National Champion in the 100 breaststroke for men aged 18 to 25, and his father...

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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 …

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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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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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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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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. 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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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. 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 master swimmer? Join us as we chat with the inspiring James Popronowski, a competitive swimmer who jumped straight from college swimming to masters swimming. James, with his masters gold medal in t...

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Sept. 12, 2023

Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker on Peak Performance, …

We're elated to introduce one of Team USA's Sports Psychologist, Dr Colleen Hacker, a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), author, and professor. Dr. Hacker uncovers the keys to achieve excellence in sports and li...

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Sept. 5, 2023

A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fit…

Picture this: a couple who left their jobs to pursue a life of fitness and travel, are running marathons in every state, and faced life-threatening health challenges. Welcome to the extraordinary life of Tom and Deb Stokes. J...

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Aug. 29, 2023

Love, Life and Laps: Dale and Dave LeClair, EP 224

Ready for some Couples Mojo? Meet the dynamic duo of Dale and Dave LeClair, a married couple who have managed to blend their love for swimming and fitness into their relationship. This wasn't just a casual dip in the pool; …

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July 11, 2023

Discover the Power of Relays with World Record Holder Nancy Kryka, EP…

What if swimming for your teammates could bring you more success than just doing it for yourself? Discover the power of teamwork in our conversation with Nancy Kryka, a multi-world record holding swimmer and member of the Sar...

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