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by Katie Hoff / Missy Franklin
Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion.
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In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with former New England Patriots captain and three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty for a conversation about leadership, pressure, preparation, and life beyond football. After spending 13 seasons with one organization, Devin reflects on what it was really like playing under Bill Belichick, building a championship culture, and earning the trust of teammates in one of the most demanding environments in professional sports. He sh...
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, we step outside the pool and into a powerful conversation with former WNBA player Sonia Chase, a true pioneer from the league’s early years. Sonia brings a unique perspective, having lived through the evolution of the WNBA from what she describes as survival mode to the strategy-driven era we see today. We dive into the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement, why it is such a major shift for women’s sports, and what it means for the next generat...
In this special Mother’s Day episode of Unfiltered Waters, we sit down with Caeleb Dressel and Meghan Dressel at their home in Gainesville for one of their most honest conversations yet. What starts as a visit to the farm turns into a deep, unfiltered look at life beyond the pool. From raising two young kids to navigating identity, marriage, and the realities of elite sport, Caeleb and Meghan open up about the transitions that have shaped this next chapter of their lives. They talk about wh...
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with Daniel Wiffen, Ireland’s first male Olympic swimming medalist, fresh off a historic performance in Paris where he won gold in the 800 freestyle and bronze in the 1500. Daniel takes us inside the mindset behind his Olympic breakthrough, breaking down how detailed race analysis, data, and preparation gave him the confidence to execute on the biggest stage. He walks through the strategy behind his 800 freestyle win, what he was thi...
In this special Coaches Edition of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with three of the top minds in NCAA swimming, Todd DeSorbo (Virginia), Annie Lazor (Stanford), and Carol Capitani (Texas), before the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Coming from the leaders of the first, second, and third place teams, this conversation goes beyond results and into the reality of coaching at the highest level. Each coach shares how they manage pressure during champio...
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel bring you the men’s edition of “Squad Energy,” sitting down with some of the biggest names in NCAA swimming, Josh Liendo (Florida), Ilya Kharun (Arizona State), Thomas Heilman (Virginia), and Jack Aikins (Virginia), just before the NCAA Championships. From team traditions and pre-meet routines to trash talk, nerves, and what makes each program unique, this conversation dives into the mindset and culture behind some of the ...
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with some of the biggest names in NCAA swimming, Claire Curzan (Virginia), Lucy Bell (Stanford), Alex Shackell (Indiana), Caroline Bricker (Stanford), Katie Grimes (Virginia), and Bella Sims (Michigan), for a conversation centered around one theme, trusting your gut. From navigating transfers and major life decisions to overcoming injuries, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering their love for the sport, each at...
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel sit down with four of the biggest names in NCAA swimming: Anna Moesch (Virginia), Torri Huske (Stanford), Jillian Cox (Texas), and Camille Spink (Tennessee) for a special “Squad Energy” edition filmed just days before the NCAA Championships. From pre-meet traditions and team speeches to accountability, leadership, and what truly makes a championship culture, each athlete shares what drives their team behind the scenes. You’...
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