Best Alaska Swimming Podcasts (2024)

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Serge hijacks the Pet Town, Dying The Mediterranean, and The Shoe-In 58:25

6m ago58:25

58:25

This week, Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian hijacked Pet Town #398, Johnny set-up a shoe-in, and The Gang talked mobility scooter memories. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Summer Practice No. 34 3:05

9h ago3:05

3:05

Today we have some Broken 400 IM and Under H2O's. We are working on some serious intensity throughout practice! #swimming #swimcoach #lacticacid https://youtu.be/fxD0ccelvhk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthe…

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Summer Practice No. 33 1:27

1d ago1:27

1:27

Working some lactic kicking with our Bronze and Silver groups today! Kickin' it New School! #swimming #kicking #lacticacid #thelegsfeedthebear https://youtu.be/b1yWM3vF0DM Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebe…

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Summer Practice No. 32 2:40

3d ago2:40

2:40

Pump Up the Jam!!! with some intense #vo2max 300 Free's! https://youtu.be/4xJ3e1EOy3U Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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How an Instagram ‘joke’ turned into an outdoor LGBTQ community 46:30

5d ago46:30

46:30

Aaron and Kate talk to Dr. Hitesh Tolani, creator of the Gays of National Parks Instagram account, which is aimed at fostering community among LGBTQ people through a love of the outdoors. Hitesh began the account as a joke in 2022, but it has since grown into a community with over 15,000 followers. Hitesh talks about how the group is fostering conn…

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Stags, Ticks & Dawgs 59:08

6d ago59:08

59:08

This week, Johnny returned from his Spanish holiday with stories aplenty as well as new in-flight vocab. Gav had a vicious little blood sucker adding a nervous tick to his heroic slot, and we learnt what the Japanese emperor had for his dinner. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM i…

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Summer Practice No. 31 3:31

7d ago3:31

3:31

Lactic Acid Threshold work...both stroke and freestyle! #swimming #lacticacid #thresholdswimming https://youtu.be/8SQjR6OKXno Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice No. 30. 2:54

8d ago2:54

2:54

We start with some speedwork in our IM, Free, and Kick. Then we move on to some short axis work. #swimming #swimcoach #swimcast #speedwork https://youtu.be/u_NW4cMlEBw Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @…

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Summer Practice No. 29 3:59

9d ago3:59

3:59

Workout our underwater kicking and breakouts. Consistency is key! #underwaterkicking #breakout #swimming https://youtu.be/SiMFOufn5eQ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice No. 28 2:11

10d ago2:11

2:11

Working our volume and improving our aerobic threshold! #swimming #thresholdswimming #vo2max https://youtu.be/l5lHk4J4p3Y Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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The Meat Monster, Pub Ghosts & Gazza's Hamlet 59:54

13d ago59:54

59:54

Johnny was on holiday this week, but don't panic, we've still got an all killer bonus edition of the podcast for you. After hearing that Johnny's Dad would like to crack the whip at a certain hotel, the Thang Gang discussed where else they'd like to crack the whip... and, Gav took onto Sunta in Play Your Pints Right! Hear Johnny on Radio X every we…

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Reporter Murphy Woodhouse on the future of wildfire season 58:20

13d ago58:20

58:20

Kate and Aaron are joined by Boise State Public Radio’s Murphy Woodhouse, a reporter with the Mountain West News Bureau collaborative. Murphy covers wildfires and wildfire policy across the West, informed by his past experience as a wildland firefighter. In a wide-ranging discussion, Murphy talks about the bleak state of wildfire pay, the possibili…

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World Record Inspired!! Summer Practice No. 27 3:20

17d ago3:20

3:20

Summer Practice No. 27Inspired by Regan Smith's 100 Backstroke World Record! Work your hand speed! #worldrecord #swimming #olympictrials2024 https://youtu.be/qZKf8E1NcoI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear…

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Summer Practice No. 26 5:18

18d ago5:18

5:18

Summer Practice No. 26 We discuss how sports introduce us to elation and disappointment....in other words, sports prepare us for life. Our practice has some VO2Max and Speed oriented breaststroke and freestyle. Specifically, we are working our tempos!!! #agonyofdefeat #swimming #olympictrials #vo2max https://youtu.be/8QKI0JpjsfE Visit www.nlscak.co…

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Summer Practice No. 25 3:20

19d ago3:20

3:20

T-20 Inspired by Olympic Trials! #aerobicthreshold #aerobicswimming #distanceswimming #olympictrialsswimming #olympictrials2024 https://youtu.be/XBcszJrMLLE Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice No. 24 - Olympic Trials Inspired! 2:49

20d ago2:49

2:49

#worldrecord #butterfly #olympictrials #gretchenwalsh @WorldAquatics https://youtu.be/JPPX98FkCik Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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Episode 423 – Richard Hammond, Celebrity Gogglebox, and Drunk Astronauts 1:02:37

20d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

This week, Richard Hammond returned to the show, hopefully bringing Johnny’s classic car back with him, Johnny revealed all about recording Celebrity Gogglebox, and there was some scientific research undertaken… about psychedelic drugs. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manche…

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Summer Practice No. 23 2:57

24d ago2:57

2:57

The Mini-9's and Fly Technique #butterfly #swimming #lacticacid #sprint https://youtu.be/eefn_oVf-_M Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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Summer Practice #22 3:06

25d ago3:06

3:06

Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) combined with a bit of Lactic Acid Training. #usrptswimming #lacticacidtraining #nlscak #compswimming https://youtu.be/xG0GE5t4bSQ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear…

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Summer Practice No. 21 2:18

26d ago2:18

2:18

Threshold Free & Aerobic Kick #thresholdswimming #aerobic #kicking #swimming #swimcast https://youtu.be/In3fcsUWboQ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice #20 3:07

26d ago3:07

3:07

Turns and Threshold Free #aerobicswimming #kick #thresholdfreestyle #nlscak https://youtu.be/DSmVg1vj5Sw Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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Episode 422 – Baked Alaska Buddies, Goth Accountants, and Juice vs Sauce 57:08

27d ago57:08

57:08

This week, Sunta took on Harry’s Paint The Town RED, we had the return of Talkies, and Johnny’s milkshake brought all the boys to the yard. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Summer Practice #19 3:13

1M ago3:13

3:13

Lactic Acid...get Jiggy with it! #lacticacid #swimming #liquiddeathmainset @LiquidDeath https://youtu.be/ZqDgJqjBC3A Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice No. 18 3:47

1M ago3:47

3:47

Let's talk hydration! Afterwards, we will work on short axis. Breaststroke turns and Butterfly hips! #butterfly #breaststroke #swimming #hydrateordie #liquiddeathmainset @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/ldt4-x2TWGQ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alas…

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Protecting the Mimbres Peaks in Southern New Mexico

1M ago

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The proposed Mimbres Peaks National Monument would add protections for lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management in Luna County, New Mexico near the city of Deming. The collaborative effort is locally-led by elected leaders, business owners, economic development advocates, hunters, youth leaders, conservationists, and students. The proposal w…

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Summer Practice No. 17 2:59

1M ago2:59

2:59

Aerobic Kicking and Backstroke for today's practice #aerobicswimming #aerobickicking #nlscak #liquiddeathmainset @LiquidDeath https://youtu.be/xIHNxTElh-0 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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Summer Practice #16 2:23

1M ago2:23

2:23

The Legs Feed the Bear! Incorporatiing a lot of intense kicking into today's practice. #kicking #swimming #liquiddeathmainset #nlscak @LiquidDeath https://youtu.be/LaQ8iivdRlI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedt…

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Episode 421 – Burgertory, The Magic of Topper Headon, and Springsteen: The Musical 59:09

1M ago59:09

59:09

This week, Johnny’s dream weekend was ruined by a kebab shop shortage, Harry ‘Picnics’ Fell talked us through 2 different picnics, and there’s a look at experimental chemists of the past. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Summer Practice #14 3:06

1M ago3:06

3:06

Today we an intense Free set sprint Kick and a low rest interval on our Free repeats. After that, we will be working on Breaststroke technique and power. #vo2max #swimming #liquiddeath #liquiddeathmainset @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/KnWfYUJfEQ8 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevide…

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391: Until next time, we’ll see you out there (Outdoor Diary) 6:55

1M ago6:55

6:55

Did you know I’m a journalist? I mean, you probably do because I mention it in the intro of many episodes of Humans Outside. But you probably didn’t know I’m launching a local nonprofit newspaper. It’s an all-consuming project, and going outside has been key to helping me get it off the ground. Going outside daily has also been key to helping me un…

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Lucky Summer Practice #13 2:23

1M ago2:23

2:23

We have a timed 20 minute swim today (T-20). We will find our aerobic threshold by going as far as possible in 20 minutes! #swimming #aerobicthreshold #liquiddeath @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/UvIVXBnBosI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswim…

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Summer Practice #12 3:08

1M ago3:08

3:08

Summer Practice 12 VO2Max Kick Set, then Aerobic Base training for the remainder of practice. #vo2max #kicking #aerobicswimming @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/A2tisFF8CCk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear…

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390 Best Of: Making Your Outdoor Time Better With Life in Five Senses (Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher and author) 41:54

1M ago41:54

41:54

Do you have one person whose work you’ve looked to for inspiration? For me, that’s Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project, and it’s why I was so excited to get her on Humans Outside for a sit-down. It was such a fun conversation that I want to make sure you get to hear it in this best of humans outside episode. I hope you love this interes…

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Episode 420 – Megalopolis, Sideburns, and A Makeshift Bass Guitar 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

This week, Johnny brings us news from Cordoba, Spain’s chewiest city, plus there’s talking in songs, and the return of Alligator, Shark, Chicken! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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A huge step forward for public lands in Alaska

1M ago

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Aaron and Kate are joined by Kristen Miller, Executive Director of the Alaska Wilderness League, to talk about some big steps to protect public lands in Alaska made by the Biden administration this spring. They include increased protections for 13 million acres inside the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, as well as the cancellation of a proposed …

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Summer Practice #11 3:11

1M ago3:11

3:11

Today we are working short axis with two VO2Max style sets. One is Breaststroke with paddles. The 2nd is a BPA kick set. Let's work these as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. @liquiddeath2793 #liquiddeathmainset #breaststroke #swimming #vo2max https://youtu.be/aorjouEgzPA Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimco…

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389: The power of ‘yes’ and following your gut to outdoor adventures (Mimi Zieman, author, doctor and outdoor adventurer) 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

What happens if you say "yes" to just one adventure or step out of your comfort zone? Maybe you'll create a single unforgettable experience. Or maybe that "yes" will lead you down a path where you encounter more interesting (and maybe a little scary) ideas and opportunities. That's what today's guest, author and physician Mimi Zieman, found when sh…

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Summer Practice #10 2:41

2M ago2:41

2:41

Butterfly Liquid Death Main Set. Working on crossover turns, and then into a butterfly main set. After that, let's celebrate the last day of school! #liquiddeathmainset #crossoverturns #swimming @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskasw…

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Summer Practice #9 2:31

2M ago2:31

2:31

Short Axis and Buckets today. Breaststroke technique followed by some bucket dolphin kicking and fly sprints! #shortaxis #swimming #nlscak #breaststroke #butterfly #bucketswimming @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfas…

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388: This is the best gift of my outdoor habit (Outdoor Diary) 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

There are a lot of reasons to spend time in nature, but as I reflect back on all of the things I’ve learned by heading outside every day for more than 2,500 days in a row, some takeaways stick out more than others. The biggest thing I’ve learned by spending time outside is also both my favorite lesson and the thing I least expected. What is it? Lis…

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Summer Practice #8 1:55

2M ago1:55

1:55

Working backstroke turns today! Make sure your final stroke into the turn is propulsive, and that you use your core to initiate the somersault! #aerobicswimming #backstroke #swimmingtechnique @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimm…

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Episode 419 – King Brightside, Harry vs Cornwall, and Kid A 57:57

2M ago57:57

57:57

This week, there’s surprising Glamourous Indie Rock N Roll news from King Charles, Gav has a theory about head sizes that’s far more palatable than that sounds, and, Harry ventured to the Cornish front line and got more than he bargained for. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in …

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Summer Practice #7 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

Backstroke Technique & Aerobic Kicking Working crossover turns, regular turns, and a nice long kick set! #aerobickicking #backstroke #swimmingtechique @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usas…

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387: The marvel of nature reclaiming everything, including me (Outdoor Diary) 5:53

2M ago5:53

5:53

There’s something both comforting and amazing about the way nature takes the reigns no matter what happens. During a recent walk in the woods, I saw startling new growth on top of recent harm, and it was just the reminder I needed about nature’s power to reclaim itself and me. Maybe it’s a reminder you need, too. Listen now! Connect with this episo…

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Summer Practice #6 2:08

2M ago2:08

2:08

Backstroke and Crossover Turns #swimming #backstroke #crossoverturn #aerobickicking @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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