Best Swimming Pool Discussion Podcasts (2025)

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182. Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) & Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957) 1:31:04

1d ago1:31:04

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This week, we discuss two films from American director John Sturges. The first is Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), which stars Spencer Tracy as a WW2 vet who uncovers a dark secret in a small desert town. The second is Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957), which retells the story of the infamous 1881 shootout featuring Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Coc…

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What is Purposeful Swimming? Matt Moseley's Aquatic Mission. EP 283 42:41

5d ago42:41

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This episode has one of the best comeback stories ever! It's filled with genuine emotion and inspiration and will have you thinking about the purpose of your next swim. Matt Moseley — a man whose life is fueled by purpose, storytelling, and water. From boardrooms to backstrokes, Matt is not just a world-record open water swimmer, but also a strateg…

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007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club was born and who these raconteurs actually are. 12:42

5d ago12:42

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Ever wondered who's behind the microphones of the bravo charlie club? In our 007 episode, we're channeling our inner James Bond by revealing the mysteries of who we are and why we started this podcasting adventure. We're Richard and Ben - two middle-aged mates who first crossed paths in 2003 while training for Ironman New Zealand with "the Cycos." …

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Ep 250: Makers Leave Their Image and Likeness Imprinted on Their Creations 35:26

7d ago35:26

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Rafe recalls stories of his father crafting things and tells stories about crafting things himself, all while watching professionals using industrial techniques that fail to allow the story of the maker to be imprinted into the craftwork. In the end we learn that the image and likeness of a creator gets imprinted into his work, just like your Maker…

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Pool Party Massacre (2017) - Poo Turd Crapsacre - Summer of Swim 2025 1:34:42

7d ago1:34:42

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We do another lap around the pool for The Summer of Swim, but someone peed in the pool, then left a deuce in it for good measure. We review Pool Party Massacre, but this is the worst pool party ever and that's before the bodies start to pile up. We are hosted at Captivate where you can tip us to send us movie suggestions and theme months. If you wo…

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181. The Monster Squad (1987) & Night of the Creeps (1986) 1:12:19

9d ago1:12:19

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This week, we discuss two films from American cult horror director Fred Dekker. The first is The Monster Squad (1987), co-written by Shane Black, which sees a group of young kids take on the Universal monsters. The second is Night of the Creeps (1986), where two uncool college students find themselves at the centre of an alien invasion that turns p…

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Rusty Thermos, Floating to Sea, Road Raging, and Turtle Dodging - ep. 236 40:53

12d ago40:53

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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! darwin awards #46-50 of 2025 On this, the 236th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man drinking from the same thermos for years, an Italian sea-floater, a classic road-rager, an…

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006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for travellers. How many unread books should we own? 13:43

12d ago13:43

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Richard and Ben discuss Ozempic, why we need to take advantage of rewards programs for travellers and ask how many books can you buy without reading them before you should stop buying books? For those interested in learning more from Steve Hui “The points whisperer” head over to https://www.iflyflat.com.au Send us a text by clicking here Join the W…

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Ep 249: Leftovers, Dinosaurs, Swimming Pools, Secret Pals, and Gratitude 37:37

14d ago37:37

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Rafe relates a number of stories that link together and reveal again the infinitude of the variety of the Good. ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at [email protected] ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Wel…

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Swimfan (2002) - Never Stick Your Snorkel in Crazy - Summer of Swim 2025 1:35:58

14d ago1:35:58

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This month's theme was decided by a Patreon donor. While anyone is free to suggest movies for review, If you want them done much much faster, or to suggest themes, you can join our Patreon at the Express Lane level. You can also get exclusive access to the Graveyard Channel, where we review TV series. This week you will get the first episode, plus …

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180. In the House (2012) & Swimming Pool (2003) 1:22:20

16d ago1:22:20

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This week, we discuss two films from French director François Ozon. The first is In the House (2012), which follows a precocious student who infiltrates a classmate’s family life through storytelling, blurring the line between fiction and reality. The second is Swimming Pool (2003), a tense psychological mystery where a reclusive writer’s quiet ret…

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Bonus - Graveyard Channel Review 1 - The Twilight Zone (1959) S1 E1-E2 1:09:48

19d ago1:09:48

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This is a free preview of the exclusive Graveyard Channel series @ Patreon The Graveyard Channel is a monthly premium podcast where we review TV series 2 episodes at a time, and you decide what series that is! We start with Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone, and all donors get power of the remote and decide where we flip to next, in polls. Only those…

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005 - What in your life will you never automate? Handling lost wallets. Breakfast tip for travellers. Snorkels in swimming pools? 14:01

19d ago14:01

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Ben and Richard discuss what they think should never be automated. Do you agree? They go on to solve how to deal with lost wallets while travelling, share a breakfast tip and debate whether snorkels should be allowed in swimming pools. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and …

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BONUS - The Graveyard Channel Pilot 13:05

20d ago13:05

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HAPPY CANADA DAY! On a completely unrelated note, here is a present! This is the Introductory episode of the Graveyard Channel, a series exclusive to Patrons over at Patreon This tells you what we will be providing to subscribers in the future, and what the first TV series under scrutiny will be. Which is the first season of Rod Serlings The Twilig…

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Ep 248: Bufnagle Classic Re-drop: Pledging Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honors 47:28

21d ago47:28

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Re-dropping a classic episode from Independence Day 2022: From fireworks to sparklers to lawn darts, America's Independence Day provides an opportunity to look back to build understanding of how and why the American colonies broke away from the British mother country. After centuries of colony-building and decades of disagreement with the behaviour…

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It Chapter 2 (2019) - The Floater You Need to Flush Twice 1:47:33

21d ago1:47:33

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We finally cover the sequel to It after a long while and we manage to deliver a review shorter than the movie! despite its length we do find some dangling plot threads left unsolved, as well as having ideas about Mike's relationship with the native tribe he "borrowed" some relics from. We are hosted at Captivate where you can tip us to send us movi…

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The Secret to Olympic & Masters Legend Rick Colella's Lifelong Success, EP 282 47:29

22d ago47:29

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Ready for an extraordinary tale of athletic longevity? At 73 years old Rick Colella's swimming journey spans from Olympic medals to over 50 Masters World records, proving that athletic excellence knows no age limits. Colella's remarkable career began with a fourth-place finish at the 1972 Munich Olympics, followed by a bronze medal in Montreal in 1…

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004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel tip for pet owners. Do you put oil in non-stick pans? 9:02

26d ago9:02

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Our first “in-person” recording where Richard and Ben discuss whether AI bots are our friends of the future. Ben has a non-travel tip for cat owners and then we discuss whether non-stick fry pans actually need oil. For those with video, we finish with the offical unboxing of the first bcc merchandise. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsA…

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Ep 247: Let's Talk About The Buf at 250 — Big Brain Smart Head™ Bob Luzenski interviews Rafe 51:08

28d ago51:08

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As the Buf approaches 250 episodes (all in season 1!!), the Buf's most frequent guest, Big Brain Smart Head™ and America's Favorite Rocket Scientist™, Bob Luzenski, takes over the host chair and peppers questions at Rafe. In typical Buf fashion, the answers cover more topics than they were intended to cover and the topics drift all over the map, fr…

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ExisTenZ (1999) - Toothal Recall 1:30:51

28d ago1:30:51

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David Cronenberg decided to make a movie about video games based on a Philip K Dick Novel. So it doesnt really grasp the theme all that well. But its got meat and guts and all the stuff you expect in a Cronenberg movie. So there's that. But we did posit if he did try his hand at game crafting in this weeks skit. So there's also that. We are hosted …

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Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships, from Injury to Grief, EP 281 32:46

1M ago32:46

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When life throws its hardest challenges—divorce, injuries, the loss of a beloved parent, and the relentless pace of a demanding career—what keeps a champion going? For Sara Henninger Dunn, it’s the unshakable mindset she’s honed since her days as a collegiate All-American swimmer and her enduring relationship with the water. In this inspiring episo…

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003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on the planet. When advice you give is not valued. 11:41

1M ago11:41

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New segment “The fully awake project” is introduced and dives straight in to inbox zero and the pros and cons of fly ahead offers. Ben lists his top 5 most terrifying things on the planet and Richard shares a time he was “forced” to stay in a ski resort for free. Finally we try to solve whether people should actually listen to you if they ask for a…

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Ep 246: When and Where Does the Sun Stand Still? — Winning the Global Solstical Lottery 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Rafe looks into the upcoming June solstice and which lucky locations will get to see the sun at its absolutely highest point. Of course, to get there one must discuss time zones and UTC offsets and silly daylight time and all such things. ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at [email protected] ***** As you know, this is an independent podca…

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The Substance (2024) - The Subscription Service of Dorian Gray 1:32:49

1M ago1:32:49

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We are joined by Chrissy to discuss a movie that needed a womans voice to properly discuss, since its written by women to discuss the torments of women. This was suggest by Patreon donor Matt, and it was rushed to the front of the line as is the perk of being a sponsor of the podcast! Also we have replaced episode 382 with a review redo of Ready or…

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179. The Wind and the Lion (1975) & Conan the Barbarian (1982) 1:25:25

1M ago1:25:25

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This week, we discuss two films from American director John Milius. The first is The Wind and the Lion (1975), which blends adventure and political intrigue as a Berber chieftain kidnaps an American woman, sparking an international incident in early 20th-century Morocco. The second is Conan the Barbarian (1982), which charts the mythic rise of a wa…

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002 - The 4 levels of AI. Bidding on flight upgrades. Can a hand dryer be terrifying? 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Richard dives deeper in to AI, Ben shares a tip for bidding on business class flight upgrades and asks whether Dyson AirBlades are indeed the 5th most terrifying thing on the planet. A passionate listener rejects our conundrum solution for jigsaw puzzles. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episod…

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Hiding with Tigers, Jumping on Trains, Run It Straight, and Eating Makeup - ep. 235 33:34

1M ago33:34

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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! darwin awards #41-45 of 2025 On this, the 235th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man escaping the police in the zoo, a guy escaping the…

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Ep 245: What Does it Mean? — Statistics, Carl Jung, Shakespeare, and Humanity 42:11

1M ago42:11

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Rafe looks at what means mean and why they are not all they might be cracked up to be. Along the way we hear stories about Zach's youth, about Amazon's call centers, about support sets and mass functions, about Carl Jung, and Hamlet and Horatio, and we come to the conclusion that indeed there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of i…

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60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, EP 280 53:47

1M ago53:47

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On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Undertaken to coincide with the 50th anniversary of movie Jaws, Lewis’s swim was a powerful statement to change the narrative about sharks and raise urgent awareness for ocean conservation. While this swim ca…

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Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Bechamel Loftiness 1:57:09

1M ago1:57:09

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We have a lot to celebrate on the show. 400 episodes. That's been hundreds of guests and hundreds of skits and thousands of laughs! We are joined by Joshua in the festivities as we carve up and serve a CLASSIC horror thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. UPDATE: Episode 382, our review of Ready or Not has been replaced with this episodes guest, Joshu…

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178. Diner (1982) & I Vitelloni (1953) 1:37:26

1M ago1:37:26

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This week, we discuss two films that explore the uncertainty of growing up. The first is Diner (1982), which captures the camaraderie and coming-of-age struggles of a group of young men on the brink of adulthood in 1950s Baltimore. The second is I Vitelloni (1953), which follows five idle friends in a small Italian town as they face the slow, reluc…

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001 - The Pilot. Getting started in AI. Ben’s similarities to Hugh Jackman. Can you do someones jigsaw puzzle? 12:20

2M ago12:20

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In their pilot episode, Richard and Ben unpack how to get started in AI, discuss why Ben considers himself the Hugh Jackman of hotel travel and debate whether it is okay to do someone else's jigsaw puzzle. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to the…

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Ep 244: Old is New Again — Lessons Learned Restoring an Antique Phonograph 40:04

2M ago40:04

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Rafe discusses restoring a 100-year old Edison Amberola 30 phonograph, how he did it, and the surprising lessons that he learned. ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at [email protected] ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you…

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Shark Exorcists (2015) - Your Mother Sucks JabberJaw in Hell 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Long ago Eric was a co-host on the show and had a list of films that was owed him as suffering for spending a year making reviews with Mike. Today that debt was paid by covering this film. John has better things to do than join in, and you can find out what that is. But also, good news contained within for those who wonder what they would get for s…

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177. Vigil (1984) & Days of Heaven (1978) 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

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This week, we discuss two films that quietly explore isolation, beauty and the passage of time. The first is Vigil (1984), which follows a young girl in rural New Zealand as she navigates grief, and a mysterious new presence, after her father's death. The second is Days of Heaven (1978), which captures the tragedy of a love triangle set against the…

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How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Mann, EP 279 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Maui channel, becoming the youngest to do so. By her teens, she was a seven-time US National Team member and two-time national champion. But after narrow…

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Ep 243: Let's Talk About Beauty — A Thought-provoking Conversation with Master Carver and Big Brain Smart Head™ Patrick Webb 49:06

2M ago49:06

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Rafe has the honor of hosting master carver and Big Brain Smart Head™ Patrick Webb on the Buf to discuss beauty, carving, architecture, education, the difference between economy and ecology, and the sacredness of human hand craft, among other things. Patrick can be reached through the Preservation Works, Ltd. website or on Linkedin or other places …

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Alien Resurrection (1997) - Back Up In Your Ass With The Resurrection - May-lien 2025 1:38:46

2M ago1:38:46

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What happens when a character who has carried a franchise for over a decade get their well earned send off and absolutely cannot return in any reasonable way? You could create new characters and settings for the xenomorphs to encounter humans. If you are the writers for this movie you can just forgo reason and say "Ripley is back, give us money" We…

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176. In the Cut (2003) & The Piano (1993) 1:17:34

2M ago1:17:34

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This week, we discuss two films from acclaimed director Jane Campion. The first is In the Cut (2003), a psychological thriller that delves into desire and danger as a woman becomes entangled in a murder investigation. The second is The Piano (1993), which tells the haunting story of a mute pianist whose arranged marriage in colonial New Zealand ign…

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Alien 3 (1992) - Fury 161 Prison Blues - May-lien 2025 1:36:34

2M ago1:36:34

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We served hard time watching Alien 3 and wondering how the script got like this. Luckily Mike did a trivia hunt and now it makes sense and we gave up our grudge against the director of it. Enjoy us breaking this apart and wondering how this prison functioned before Ripley showed up. We are hosted at Captivate where you can tip us to send us movie s…

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