Kirsty Coventry Says Swimmers Should NOT Get Paid — HUGE Backlash!

Kirsty Coventry Says Swimmers Should NOT Get Paid — HUGE Backlash!

Kirsty Coventry, Olympic legend and current swimming power player, drops a bombshell: swimming should stay an "amateur sport" and athletes shouldn't get paid. The internet (and Night Swim) lost it.Dax and Elvis go full send on why this is one of the worst takes in recent swimming history:- She's a former swimmer who personally cashed massive checks — including $100K from Robert Mugabe- Now she's pulling the ladder up behind her, telling current athletes to survive on "beautiful venues and experiences" while bills pile up- Cam McEvoy's viral breakdown: Paying every Olympic qualifier appearance fees, performance bonuses, and world record bonuses would cost just ~$180 million — only 2% of the IOC/World Aquatics revenue- Brutal NBA comparison: 50% revenue share with players vs swimming's crumbs- Perfectly timed right after the Enhanced Games — feels scripted and tone-deafThe guys call it straight-up greed, compare it to the NCAA's old playbook, and question how a swimmer-turned-administrator can say this with a straight face. Roland Schoeman even started a petition to remove her.This isn't just one bad comment — it's the perfect example of why swimming stays broke while other sports eat. Athletes bust blood, sweat, and tears for four years and get told "good job" while organizations print money off their backs.Raw, unfiltered reaction from two Black swimmers who are tired of the politics.What’s your take — is Kirsty right or completely wrong? Should Olympic swimmers get paid like pros? Sound off in the comments 👇 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. swimnerd.com#NightSwimPod #Swimming

Enhanced Games Was NOT a Failure - Swimming STOLE The Show!!

Full breakdown of the Enhanced Games: why swimming dominated, the Cam vs Christian storyline, world records, Cody Miller on stage, Ryan Lochte’s take, and why USA Swimming should be taking notes instead of calling it a failure. The most watched swim event in years. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers. New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in. 🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. swimnerd.com#NightSwimPod #Swimming

Shane Ryan FULL Interview: Enhanced Games PED Protocol, Abu Dhabi Missiles, & Swimming FAST

Shane Ryan returns to the Night Swim Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Enhanced Games! Just days before the event, Shane breaks down his personal PED protocol, the groundbreaking medical case study in Abu Dhabi, training under Brett Hawke, and what it’s really like competing on enhancements. Topics covered: * Life in Abu Dhabi during missile attacks and drone warnings * The 8-week Enhanced Games protocol (testosterone, GH, stimulants, peptides + more) * Blood work, MRIs, VO2 max testing, and strict medical monitoring * Training, suit issues, water weight management, and how the body actually feels * James Magnussen, Kristian, Cody Miller, Hunter Armstrong updates * Why many “clean” athletes are already on similar substances via TUEs * ISL payment issues, Swim Ireland drama, retirement, and what’s next * Enhanced care, longevity, and the future of the Games Shane also shares wild stories from the compound, full-body suits, recovery tools, and why this is more than just swimming — it’s entertainment + science. If you want the raw, unfiltered truth about the Enhanced Games from an athlete actually doing it, this is the episode. Drop your questions and predictions for the races below! Watch the Enhanced Games live this weekend on YouTube, Twitch, Kick & Roku. 🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Ryan Lochte’s SHOCKING Missouri State Assistant Coach Move – PR Stunt or Real Deal?

Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown. Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”? We break down the optics, his lack of coaching experience, why Missouri State created the position, and whether top recruits would actually swim for him. Plus: * Why this move feels risky on both sides * Lochte’s Instagram announcement reaction * Our wishlist for what would’ve actually broken the swimternet We want Lochte on the pod — comment below if you do too! Drop your thoughts: Is this a smart move for Lochte or Missouri State? Night Swim — the voice of the streets in swimming.New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss when the Olympic champ actually comes on the show.

Van Mathias REVEALS Low Yardage Training That Broke the 50 Breast AR

Van Mathias (IU Director of Operations & American Record Holder in the 50 Breaststroke) joins Night Swim for a raw, in-depth conversation about his incredible comeback!From working full-time, training on low volume/high intensity (heavily inspired by Cam McEvoy), crushing weighted pull-ups & Olympic lifts, to setting the American Record in Norway — Van breaks down exactly how he did it Topics Covered: • His exact weekly training split (speed endurance, dryland, lifting)• How he went from “just staying in shape” to American Record holder in months• Sodium bicarb experience, mindset on borrowed time, and racing philosophy• Training with Coach John, the guinea pig experiments, and what’s next (Pan Pacs, 57 in the 100 breast?)• Life as a swimmer + Director of Ops (feeding 90 athletes, jail cell office, etc.)Van is one of the most interesting stories in American swimming right now. Don’t miss this one!🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming