A light hearted podcast by swimmers for ordinary people who like to swim. Duncan & Jim have relaxed chats with many swimmers, and people around swimming. Most o...
Send us a textWelcome to Clever Dicks, where we dive into the stories of extraordinary athletes who have redefined their sports and inspired the world.Today, we spotlight Mary Fisher, one of New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympic swimmers. Born with a visual impairment, Mary didn’t just overcome obstacles—she shattered records. A Paralympic gold medalist, world champion, and multiple world record-holder, she dominated the pool in events ranging from sprint freestyle to backstroke and medley, and of late, Ice Swimming and Open Water Swimming. Her journey began in Wellington, but her impact has rippled across the globe. From standing atop the podium in London 2012 to breaking world records at Rio 2016, Mary’s career has been a testament to resilience, skill, and determination. And beyond the pool, she’s tackled open water swimming, proving that her love for the water knows no bounds.To top it off, Mary is one of the nicest people I know. Enjoy!
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E33 - Alex Dunkley - Open Water Guru in need of a haircut.
Send us a textToday, we're thrilled to introduce a guest who’s taking the open water swimming scene by storm: Alex Dunkley.Alex is a young swimmer from Auckland starting out on his open water journey and learning some of the tricks of the trade. Recently back from a swim camp in Australia, although dominant in New Zealand, Alex now knows he have massive room for further improvement. Known for his lightning speed and unwavering determination, Alex has carved a name for himself as an unstoppable force in the Ocean Swim Series. With his flowing blonde locks—that seem to have a mind of their own—and an infectious, down-to-earth attitude, he's not just a champion in the water but a true crowd favorite.Whether you’re a fan of swimming, the ocean, or just love hearing stories of incredible human spirit, you won’t want to miss this conversation. So grab a towel, and let’s dive in—it’s time to meet Alex Dunkley!
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E32 - Amy Appelhans Gubser - all the way from San Francisco.
Send us a textAmy is the first person to swim the 29.7 miles or 48km's from San Francisco to the Farallon Island, dodging the sharks and the cold. She chats about balancing shift work as a pediatric nurse and her training, being a granny, and some of her other swims including swimming around Manhattan Island, Gibraltar Strait, North Channel and the Catalina Channel. Tough lady!
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E31 - Duncan Kukard, our very own Clever Dick support swimmer.
Send us a textIn this episode, Jim interviews Duncan! As some of our listeners may know Duncan swims with an intellectually handicapped young Fijian swimmer, Shazeel. Duncan and Shazeel recently swam 20 km around Rangitoto island in the Hauraki coast, right next to Auckland.We talk about what it means to be a support swimmer and how Shazeel's mum helps, gets him ready and ensures he understands as well as possible. We then talk about the practicalities of the swim, clockwise or anti-clockwise, which is best? We also talk about maybe having an Auckland mini triple crown. 1 - Round Rangi, 2 Waiheke to Okahu (the chopper challenge), 3 to be decided. Looking for suggestions from listeners.Then we talk about going swim camping, lots of ideas, need to make it real now.A note from Jim - I am still blown away by the effort & care that Duncan, and other support swimmers give. Let's all consider helping others to swim. It may be swimming with someone disabled, but it could be going out with someone nervous.
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E30 - Cameron Stanley - pool swimming, marathon swimming and traffic management.
Send us a textIn this episode, Duncan & Jim chat with Cameron Stanley, an ex-national swimmer and all-around great guy. Cameron's impressive swimming career saw him represent New Zealand and hold a national backstroke record, showcasing his talent in the pool. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he also set a world record for the ice 100m IM, proving his resilience in some of the coldest waters imaginable.After his competitive days, Cameron moved into coaching, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation of swimmers. These days, he calls Wanaka home, drawn by its stunning landscapes and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.Beyond the pool, Cameron’s love for pushing boundaries has led him to incredible feats, including a 40km swim along the length of Lake Wakatipu. Whether it's taking on frigid waters in Alexandra or exploring new trails on foot, Cameron embraces every opportunity for adventure. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.
A light hearted podcast by swimmers for ordinary people who like to swim. Duncan & Jim have relaxed chats with many swimmers, and people around swimming. Most of the swimmers are New Zealand based, but we talk to swimmers around the world too.All the swimmers have great stories to tell, many have dome cold swimming, many have done feats of endurance, but all are epic in their own way.
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