The Blue Room
The Blue Room
Podcast Description
A podcast about swimming in the great outdoors, the awe that brings, the amazing grass-roots community groups and buddies who swim and dip together, including the personalities in those pods and ties that bind us.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on outdoor swimming experiences, community dynamics, and personal anecdotes with episodes highlighting themes like competitive swimming with Olympic athletes, such as Dr. Shane Gould, and community events like the TOSSA Cup that explore motivations and connections within swimming pods.
A podcast celebrating the joys of outdoor swimming and the incredible sense of community it creates. Join us as we explore the beauty and thrill of swimming and dipping, in ocean, rivers, and natural waters — often with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Each episode features inspiring interviews with diverse personalities and groups who share their passion for aquatic adventures, connection with nature, and the positive impact of swimming on health and well-being. Whether you’re new to outdoor swimming or a seasoned water lover, discover stories of friendship, resilience and shared experiences.
Five years ago, a group of women waded into the cold waters of Tasmania and found something much bigger than a swim. Meet the Kingston Beach Sea Hags: a bold, joyful community bound by saltwater, courage, and connection. This podcast dives beneath the surface of “just a bobble” to explore the magic of cold water, the rhythm of “chat-stroke,” and the quiet power of showing up for one another—again and again.
Through choppy mornings, laughter-filled dips, and the kind of friendships that buoy you long after you’ve dried off, the Sea Hags have built something extraordinary. This episode is about bravery in its many forms—stepping into icy water, stepping into community, and stepping up for each other.
If you’ve ever wondered what draws people into the sea at dawn—or what keeps them coming back—this is your invitation to find out.
Because sometimes, the coldest water creates the warmest bonds.
Features:
Annie Wolfe
Jacqui McElwee
Jayne
Helen Kwiecien – co-founder, Sea Hags
Janine Beck, Original Sea Hag
Joanna Butterley
Mentions:
The Sea Hags, Kingston Beach, courage, cold water swimming, ocean swimming, ocean bobbling, chat-stroke, inspirational swimmers, inspirational women, health.
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