Episodes
100 Breaststroke state champ Maddie Reed of Stillwater and St. Croix Swim Club joins the Vibe! Hear about her past, present, and future in the sport, some favorite memories, and advice for younger swimmers. We also try to decipher exactly what a bearcat is. TBD on that one.
Published 05/10/24
Another Lakeville South Cougar joins the Vibecast! From failing level one of swim lessons to chasing an Olympic trials cut this summer. Hear about Gage's journey in swimming, what drives him and what his future plans are after he graduates. Also....full contact swimming? Could happen
Published 05/09/24
Published 05/09/24
Colby Kern talks about his 14 years in the sport, the joys of swimming in college and what's next for him after he wraps it all up next year. Done completely with swimming? Never for this young man.
Published 05/08/24
A look back on the first year of Minnesota Swim and Vibe. Why we started, why we feel it's important and what are we planning going into year two....all from one rambling old man
Published 05/05/24
We roll up Interstate 94 to Alexandria to chat with Jisella Haskamp about her experiences as a swimmer. Hear about being a multi-sport athlete, fun with her team, some Granite City love and some great advice for younger swimmers.
Published 05/03/24
If you know Miguel, you know this guy is a real class act. Hear about his journey in swimming, what's next for him and how he isn't trying to flex on me will all of those medals in the background.
Published 05/02/24
MSV heads down to Med City (Rochester) to chat with Julia Ogren of Rochester Swim Club and Rochester John Marshall. Here about how she was a multi sport athlete until recently, her challenges with swim lessons as a kid, and what she is shooting for this summer.
Published 05/01/24
We've been bugging the man for months now hoping to get fifteen minutes of chat time with arguably one of the top influencers in swimming right now....and as he promised, he delivered! Hear about his evolution to current status, where he wants to go from here and why it's so important to the future of the sport to push the boundaries
Published 04/30/24
What a privilege to get some time to talk high school swimming with Phil. He and his staff at the MSHSL do a lot more than stamps hands and give out medals at the state meet and we get into that. Also, hear about Phil's background, including some time in the NFL, what he sees in our sport and a little of his vision for the upcoming seasons. We will definitely have Phil on again in the future
Published 04/28/24
Coach John Barnes of St. Thomas Academy and Blackline joins the Vibecast with some of the cadets to talk about the team approach they take in building their squad. Never dull conversations with Coach Barnes!
Published 04/25/24
One of the highly requested guests for the Vibecast and she doesn't disappoint! From another look into the mind of a distance swimmer, to some really cool swim stories, to what walkout music looks like to a Swiftie :). Great convo Ivy!!
Published 04/24/24
Grady Evenson from Lakeville South and South Metro Storm joins the Vibecast! Great advice for younger swimmers, how faith plays into his swimming, goals for the summer and living life in the weight room. Great convo with a great guy!!!
Published 04/23/24
The Macalester Swim and Dive teams have started to make a run to the top of the MIAC and a large part of the is due to Coach Kyllian Griffin. Here what attracted him to the Macalester program, what his vision is for the program and how they keep getting better and faster while maintaining that high academic standard and having fun.
Published 04/18/24
You want energy? We got energy with Torun McGillis! Great conversation with the Woodbury senior and long time St. Croix Swim Club swimmer. We cover lots of ground including being a rookie high school swimmer as a senior, favorite memories, donuts, and her wonderful relationship with her club coach
Published 04/17/24
We travel up north a bit to chat with Rock Ridge high School's Gunnar George! The finalist for Class A athlete of the year talks about the challenges of not having club swimming nearby, being a multisport athlete, and plans after high school.
Published 04/16/24
Arianna Zelen of Shakopee High School and South Metro Strom Swim Club joins the Vibecast! She talks about growing up in a swimming family, favorite memories, summer goals and advice for the younger swimmers. Great conversation from a great athlete!
Published 04/14/24
As an athlete, to find success, it comes down to finding the right opportunities and making the most of them. Head Coach Annika Bordak of Granite City Aquatics talks about how she works that into her coaching philosophy and activities to create a stronger culture for growth and learning in and out of the pool
Published 04/12/24
A long time favorite of the Vibe, Conner Hogan from Hutchinson High School and Aquajets sits down to talk about his swimming career and more! Can he dunk a basketball? Find out!
Published 04/11/24
MSV chats it up with Mounds View and NSAC distance swimmer Ellie Bina! Find out about Ellie's training, favorite sets, what goes through her mind during a mile and much more!
Published 04/10/24
Saturday morning chat with Lily Van Heel of St. Michael Albertville and Sea Devils. Fresh off her 2 weeks in Florida, Lily talks swimming, no pressure parents, axe throwing, badgers, and Lil' Mama's greatest hits. We cover all the bases at the Vibe and super fun to catch up with Lily
Published 04/06/24
Class A two-time 500 Free Champ, Breck/Blake Bearstang, Aquajet, and soon to be Johns Hopkins Blue Jay Josiah March joins the Vibecast to talk about his swimming career, his influences, advice for young swimmers and spills the dirt on Brian Wright (kidding)
Published 04/04/24
Not only one of the top swimmers in the state, but one of the most fun people on a pool deck. Minnesota Swim and Vibe chats with Catherine Dueck ab out her swimming career, her upcoming college swimming at the University of San Diego and oh so much more!
Published 04/02/24
MSV had a chance to catch up with University of Minnesota Morris' head coach Dave Molesworth. Dave had some really good insights to share about starting a men's program last year, the successes they had, and what they are looking forward to in year 2
Published 03/31/24
MSV sits down with Micah to chat about his swimming career so far, his training regimen, and what he is looking to accomplish over the next year
Published 03/27/24