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DFL Swimming Podcast

DFL Swimming Podcast

Written by: Casey Stowe and Desmon Sachtjen
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The DFL Swimming Podcast dives into the world of college swimming with analysis and insider perspective. Hosted by former University of Minnesota swimmers Casey Stowe and Dez Sachtjen, the show breaks down NCAA storylines, top-performing athletes, and the future of the sport. From dual meet battles to championship predictions, the DFL podcast brings objective conversation to fans of the sport.

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Episodes
  • Men's 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Recap
    Apr 20 2026

    In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the NCAA Men’s Championships, starting with a recap of our predictions and how the team race actually played out—highlighting Texas vs. Florida and Tennessee’s big jump. We dive into key performances, surprising underperformances (looking at you, Cal), and discuss the growing impact of international athletes. We also revisit NCAA format changes before handing out our DFL Awards, including Swimmer, Freshman, and Coach of the Year. Finally, we wrap with some early hot takes for next season, including bold predictions about Texas.

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    55 mins
  • Cavalier Dominance - 2026 Womens NCAA Championships Recap
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines from the NCAA Women’s Championships, including Virginia’s continued dominance and Cal’s rise in the team standings. We revisit our preseason predictions, discuss key NCAA format changes, and highlight some of the top individual swims and surprise performances. We also hand out our DFL Awards, including Swimmer of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Race of the Year, before wrapping up with a few early hot takes for next season.

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    50 mins
  • Mens NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships 2026 Preview
    Mar 25 2026

    In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the upcoming Men’s NCAA Championships, including key storylines, event previews, and our predictions for how the team race will unfold. We discuss the impact of the new NCAA format, notable scratches and injuries, and the events we’re most excited to watch—like the 100 fly, 400 IM, and the wide-open 200 free. We also give our picks for event winners and share our projected top-10 team finishes, including the Texas vs. Florida battle and the Cal vs. ASU showdown. If you want a quick, swimmer-focused preview before NCAAs, this episode has you covered.

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    49 mins
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