The Aqua Pod

Host Charlie catches up with Commonwealth and European finalist Kara Hanlon about the upcoming Island Games in Orkney, her international career to date, and resilience in the sport of swimming. Charlie also speaks to Inga Burton (Orkney) and Petur Petursson (Shetland) about Orkney 2025, and what the Island Games means to island communities in Scotland.

Host Charlie and co-host Erin are joined by Kirsty Doig from the Darcey Sunshine Foundation for a special podcast on Drowning Prevention Week. The trio discuss Kirsty's journey into Drowning Prevention, the creation of the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and Water Safety in general

Host Charlie is joined by Colleen Blair, member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame to discuss Open Water Swimming in Scotland and the upcoming National Open Water Championships. Charlie also chats to Pathway Coach Kerry Wood around recent Open Water performances on the International Stage

Host Charlie catches up with Water Polo experts Ali Campbell and Fraser MacNair to preview the upcoming Scottish Cup Final day in Dundee.

Host Charlie chats to Scottish Swimming's Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Helen Frost, as well as Aquatics Partnership Manager Gordon Hunter. The trio discuss the recent political engagement with the Save Our Pools and Support School Swimming Campaigns, the new Facilities Strategic Review and the recent National Learn to Swim Framework Day.