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.
The Glenorchy Memorial Pool closed three years ago, when the council ruled it was too dangerous. But the community fought back, launching a campaign to save it.
The pool reopens on October 3, 2026 – after a $6.5m refurbishment.
The Blue Room joined some community members for a 'soft' opening and a chat about what this pool means, and the value of communities fighting for what they want.
Features:
Anne Henderson/First Tasmanian to swim the English Channel.
Helen Conway/Honouree, Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.
Jan Bryan/Keep Glenorchy Pool campaigner.
Emma Fletcher/Weedy Seadragon swimmer.
Jodie Harrison and Jodie / locals and swim teachers.
Sue Hickey/Glenorchy Mayor.
The Blue Room's Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour.
Additional Information:
”Here comes the Sun” – Community Swimming event, Kingston Beach – 8.30am – Sunday October 4, 2026.
Themes:
community pools, Olympic Pools, Memorial Pools, Glenorchy Council, swimming for fun, swimming for companionship, swimming for fitness, community campaigns for pools, Chris Wedd swimming coach, marathon swimming, training, swimming teachers, Pankind swim, 'Here comes the Sun” community swim,
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