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E56 - Kylie Frost - Twisted Sisters.
Dec 29, 2025
56m 00s
E55 - Euan Acket - Inside the 5 Bridges River Swim with Euan Ackert.
Dec 14, 2025
52m 12s
E54 - Gráinne Moss - The Jelly Fish Magnet.
Nov 12, 2025
52m 47s
E53 - Ivan Polyntcev - Dancing in the Waves
Oct 29, 2025
56m 22s
E52 - Stacey Balich - a British Fur Seal.
Oct 15, 2025
49m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/25 |  E56 - Kylie Frost - Twisted Sisters.✨ | triathloncoaching+3 | Kylie Frost | Twisted Sisters Club | Auckland | Kylie FrostTwisted Sisters Club+5 | — | 56m 00s | |
| 12/14/25 |  E55 - Euan Acket - Inside the 5 Bridges River Swim with Euan Ackert.✨ | open water swimmingrace directing+3 | Euan Acket | 5 Bridges River Swim | New ZealandHamilton | Euan Acket5 Bridges River Swim+3 | — | 52m 12s | |
| 11/12/25 |  E54 - Gráinne Moss - The Jelly Fish Magnet.✨ | open water swimmingendurance swimming+4 | Gráinne Moss | — | IrelandNew Zealand+1 | Gráinne Mossopen water swimming+5 | — | 52m 47s | |
| 10/29/25 |  E53 - Ivan Polyntcev - Dancing in the Waves✨ | open-water swimmingdance+4 | Ivan Polyntcev | — | RussiaNew Zealand+1 | open-water swimmingdance+5 | — | 56m 22s | |
| 10/15/25 |  E52 - Stacey Balich - a British Fur Seal.✨ | endurance swimmingopen-water swimming+4 | Stacey Balich | — | New Zealand | endurance swimmingice swimming+4 | — | 49m 24s | |
| 9/29/25 |  E51 - Dean Madsen - Training for a 40km Swim with Parkinsons.✨ | endurance swimmingParkinson's disease+3 | Dean Madsen | SwimScapeIronman | AucklandLake Taupō+1 | Dean Madsen40km swim+5 | — | 48m 23s | |
| 9/15/25 |  E50 - Brian Gray - 150km River swim down the Waikato!✨ | endurance swimmingpersonal stories+3 | Brian Gray | — | WaikatoWaikato River | Brian GrayWaikato River+3 | — | 1h 03m 34s | |
| 9/1/25 |  E49 Stephen Moore and Jo Collinge - Ice swimming and teamwork.✨ | ice swimmingteamwork+3 | Stephen MooreJo Collinge | — | — | ice swimmingteamwork+5 | — | 57m 56s | |
| 8/18/25 |  E48 - NZ Ice Swimming Champs - St Bathans 2025✨ | ice swimmingendurance sports+3 | — | — | Saint BathansNew Zealand | ice swimmingSaint Bathans+3 | — | 34m 42s | |
| 8/5/25 |  E47 - Duncan Grant - Swimming with MS✨ | swimmingmultiple sclerosis+3 | Duncan Grant | SwimScapemultiple sclerosis | Kiwi | swimmingmultiple sclerosis+5 | — | 44m 10s | |
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| 7/21/25 |  E46 - Mike King - Funny Swimming. | Send us Fan Mail He’s one of New Zealand’s most loved, straight-talking comedians, a mental health advocate, and the force behind I AM HOPE – the movement that’s changing the way Kiwis think about mental health. He’s been on stages around the world, behind the mic, in schools, in parliament – and now, he’s with us… a sort of honorary Clever Dick. Today, we’re sitting down with Mike King – to hear not just about his journey through life, laughter, and loss – but also his evolving relatio... | 57m 57s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 |  E45 - Merle Maud - Swim Smooth Coach, Ironman, and Open Water Swimmer. | Send us Fan Mail Hey legends, welcome back to The Clever Dicks Open Water Podcast — where we dive deep into the minds of swimmers, coaches, and salty sea legends from around the world. Today, we’ve got an absolute ripper of a guest. She’s fast, she’s fierce, and she knows her stuff — it’s the amazing Merle Maud! Merle’s not just your average lane cruiser — she’s a certified Swim Smooth Coach, a seasoned Ironman athlete, and a passionate marathon swimmer who’s helping Aucklanders of all stripe... | 1h 13m 29s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  E44 - Shannon House Keegan - The Water Relationship Expert. | Send us Fan Mail Shannon House Keegan is an American marathon swimmer whose open water accomplishments stretch across many different bodies of water. From the mighty SCAR Challenge, to Lake Memphremagog to Lake George, Shannon has swum through some iconic and challenging waters. And when she’s not swimming, she’s talking – as the host of Intrepid Waters, a podcast where she explores the mental, physical, and emotional depths of open water swimming with fellow aquatic adventurers. With a ... | 1h 01m 18s | ||||||
| 6/7/25 |  E43 - Peter Gibbs - Old Salt, New Adventures. | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive into the life of Peter Gibbs—a spirited adventurer from Nelson, New Zealand. Peter's journey from triathlon to the open waters of Abel Tasman National Park showcases his enduring passion for endurance sports. As a seasoned writer, he shares tales of his aquatic escapades and the vibrant community that surrounds them. Join us as we explore Peter's stories of resilience, camaraderie, and the call of the sea. | 50m 32s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 |  E42 - Mark Lenaarts - my Cook Strait story! | Send us Fan Mail After four and a half years of relentless training, countless setbacks, and a swim dream rooted in childhood memories, Mark finally conquered the mighty Cook Strait. What started off as a tribute to long summer days at the Te Awamutu Swimming Baths—run by his late father, Cor—evolved into a powerful personal journey of resilience, love, and legacy. Pushed by a deep family connection to swimming but also a desire to inspire his wife Michelle and their three young childre... | 1h 23m 22s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 |  E41 - Safeswim - a users guide for Open Water Swimmers. | Send us Fan Mail Today we’re diving into a fantastic tool designed to help everyday Kiwis enjoy our beautiful beaches more safely - Safeswim. Safeswim has had some bad press within the Open Water Swimming Community, but when you remember that it was built for the general public — families, casual swimmers, and anyone heading to the beach — giving clear, accessible information so you can make safe and confident decisions before getting in the water, it starts making more sense. The... | 1h 03m 37s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 |  E40 - Neil Agius - Longest unassisted, current neutral ocean swim EVER. | Send us Fan Mail Today we dive deep into the mind of an extraordinary human pushing the limits of what’s possible. Our guest is not just swimming in uncharted waters — he’s owning them. From the sun-soaked shores of Malta to the icy depths of world records, Neil Agius has redefined what it means to go the distance. A former Olympian turned ultra-endurance marathon swimmer, Neil etched his name in history with his jaw-dropping 142.3km swim around Malta — the longest unassisted, current neutral... | 1h 00m 06s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  E39 - Jan Steenkamp - Bigger, Better Jan! | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Clever Dicks Swim Podcast, where we dive into the stories of passionate open water swimmers who push the limits of endurance and determination. Today, we’re talking to Jan Steenkamp, an inspiring swimmer based in Auckland. Jan’s journey in the water began in high school, but it was eight years ago when he decided to get back into the water with a mission. In one of the most ambitious feats in the world of open water swimming, Jan attempted the daunting 80... | 1h 01m 04s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  E38 - Jono Ridler - 99km and a washing machine! | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the swim journey of ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler, whose relentless determination took him from a debilitating shoulder injury to one of the most awe-inspiring endurance feats in New Zealand’s waters—his 99km, 33-hour swim from Great Barrier Island to Takapuna. Jono shares the mental and physical battles he faced, from hallucinations to the discipline required to balance elite-level swimming with everyday life. We explore the mindset that fu... | 1h 16m 05s | ||||||
| 3/7/25 |  E37 - Nick Edwards - Cook Strait charity swim for Ovarian Cancer! Please donate. | Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re a little late in flying the flag in support of Nick Edwards, who made a gallant effort for 13 hours swimming across this massive stretch of water called the Cook Strait, battling fierce currents, icy temps, and unpredictable conditions. Unfortunately the ocean was not working with Nick today and the cold and huge currents put an end to his swim. But, he was not out there swimming on his own - his swim was to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, a disea... | 1m 01s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 |  E36 - Milton Brest - Neoprene, Eskimo's, testosterone and a swim from Panama to Colombia! | Send us Fan Mail Milton Brest is not just a businessman from Johannesburg—he’s a force of nature. A former karate athlete, he has taken on some of the world’s most extreme open-water challenges, from braving the icy waters of the Bering Strait to swimming the treacherous currents around Alcatraz and Robben Island, meeting Eskimo's and swimming at the Base Camp of Everest. Training just steps away from the legendary Ellis Park Stadium, the home of Springbok rugby, Milton is no stranger to disc... | 57m 31s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  E35 - Corrina Connor - The Swimming Librarian. | Send us Fan Mail Episode 35 sees the Clever Dicks chat with a true force in the world of open water swimming, Wellington’s very own Corrina Connor. She’s conquered the relentless currents of Foveaux Strait, battled the unpredictable Cook Strait, and taken on the vast, stunning Lake Taupō - completing New Zealand’s prestigious Triple Crown of Swimming. But Corrina is much more than just an endurance athlete—she’s also a musician, a librarian, and, as anyone who knows her will tell you, an abso... | 58m 40s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 |  E34 - Mary Fisher - Swimming into the Dark! | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Clever Dicks, where we dive into the stories of extraordinary athletes who have redefined their sports and inspired the world. Today, we spotlight Mary Fisher, one of New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympic swimmers. Born with a visual impairment, Mary didn’t just overcome obstacles—she shattered records. A Paralympic gold medalist, world champion, and multiple world record-holder, she dominated the pool in events ranging from sprint freestyle to backstroke and med... | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 1/20/25 |  E33 - Alex Dunkley - Open Water Guru in need of a haircut. | Send us Fan Mail Today, we're thrilled to introduce a guest who’s taking the open water swimming scene by storm: Alex Dunkley. Alex is a young swimmer from Auckland starting out on his open water journey and learning some of the tricks of the trade. Recently back from a swim camp in Australia, although dominant in New Zealand, Alex now knows he have massive room for further improvement. Known for his lightning speed and unwavering determination, Alex has carved a name for himself as an unstop... | 56m 18s | ||||||
| 1/13/25 |  E32 - Amy Appelhans Gubser - all the way from San Francisco. | Send us Fan Mail Amy is the first person to swim the 29.7 miles or 48km's from San Francisco to the Farallon Island, dodging the sharks and the cold. She chats about balancing shift work as a pediatric nurse and her training, being a granny, and some of her other swims including swimming around Manhattan Island, Gibraltar Strait, North Channel and the Catalina Channel. Tough lady! | 39m 56s | ||||||
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