Best Martin Poole Podcasts (2025)

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Dawkins talks injuries and competition at presser, Poole shades Wiz 23:17

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3d ago23:17

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Greg breaks down Will Dawkins' comments from his press conference on Wednesday and offers his thought on Jordan Poole's comments about Wizards screeners. Plus: Thoughts on the new City Edition uniforms. Enjoy!

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Wizards Training Camp Preview: Roster cuts, expectations and more 31:43

2d ago31:43

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Greg breaks down the Wizards' training camp roster and offers his thoughts on a trio of new signings. Also: New Wizards jerseys? Enjoy!

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The Pool of Peace 1:01:23

3d ago1:01:23

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Send us a text Welcome to this latest episode! Today we are in Belgium and walk the battlefield to the south of Ypres, beginning at Bedford House Cemetery and finishing at the Spanbroekmolen mine crater, the "Pool of Peace", created by the largest mine explosion from the Battle of Messines. We visit the cemeteries and memorials on this part of the …

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English Open Special 27:01

7d ago27:01

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Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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Rob Spencer: 147th episode special 26:59

9d ago26:59

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Shabnam discusses maximum magic with the referee who has overseen the most 147s on tour.By BBC Essex

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Five Swim and Life Lessons from My Late Father, EP 285 11:20

12d ago11:20

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Hello friends, it’s Kelly. You may have noticed I’ve been away from the show for over a month—the longest break I’ve taken in more than seven years of podcasting. The reason is deeply personal: my father passed away in August at the age of 95. I’ve spent these weeks with him, with family, remembering him, celebrating his life, and navigating the bi…

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Coulibaly undergoes thumb surgery, to miss time into regular season 23:05

12d ago23:05

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Bilal Coulibaly underwent thumb surgery and will miss time into the regular season, ESPN reported Friday. Greg discusses Bilal's injury and how it affects players like Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore. Enjoy!

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Sarr injures calf, George impresses at AmeriCup 28:19

24d ago28:19

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Greg discusses Alex Sarr's calf injury and why Wizards fans are frustrated with another injury in international play. Plus: Kyshawn George impresses at AmeriCup, Bilal Coulibaly's inconsistent play continues and why it could be an issue entering his third NBA season. Enjoy!

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Efe Acikalin: Delighting Turkish snooker fans 27:00

22d ago27:00

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Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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Trench Talk - Sussex to the Somme with Martin Barry 1:06:46

25d ago1:06:46

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Trench Talk, it's a pleasure to be joined by international cricketer, battlefield guide and WW1 fanatic Martin Barry. Martin works as a battlefield guide and volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, overseeing the vast military plot at Hastings Cemetery. In today's episode, he shares some of the…

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Mike Ganley: “It’s all about respect” 27:00

28d ago27:00

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Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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John Wall retires from NBA, Wizards schedule and more 35:20

1M ago35:20

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Greg reacts to John Wall's retirement from the NBA and offers his thoughts on his legendary Wizards career. Also included: Wizards schedule breakdown, Alondes Williams and Skal Labissiere signings, The Athletic's 2024 re-draft and more. Enjoy!

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Najla Naeemi: Arabian trailblazer 27:00

1M ago27:00

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Shabnam meets the first woman from Saudia Arabia to referee on the World Snooker Tour.By BBC Essex

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Media Special 27:01

1M ago27:01

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Shabnam revisits her chats with snooker broadcasters Hazel Irvine, Phil Yates and Abigail Davies.By BBC Essex

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Wizards re-sign Anthony Gill, waive Jaylen Martin 24:19

2M ago24:19

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Greg discusses the Anthony Gill signing and why he disagrees with Wizards fans who think Gill's roster spot should go to someone younger. Also in this episode: Jaylen Martin waived, Coulibaly and Sarr impress at EuroBasket, Preseason schedule released. Enjoy!

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Allison Fisher: Snooker and pool trailblazer 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Shabnam chats with the seven-time World Women’s Snooker champion about her time in the game and her equally successful transition to pool in the USA.By BBC Essex

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Hill 70 - a listener's request 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

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Send us a text Welcome to today's episode! For the first time, we have created a listener's request podcast; I was contacted by a listener who discovered his Grandfather had been killed at Hill 70 while serving with the Cameron Highlanders at the Battle of Loos in 1915. The listener is planning his first-ever trip to the Western Front and wants to …

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Mailbag: Is Bub the PG of the future; Coulibaly breakout year; Starting 5? 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Greg answers listeners' questions on a plethora of topics, including Bilal Coulibaly's development and possible contract extension, Khris Middleton's value, possible starting lineups and more. Enjoy!

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How Silence Shapes a Champion: Jennifer Comfort, Ironman Triathlete and USAT Coach, EP 284 41:37

2M ago41:37

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Jennifer Comfort is a USAT-certified triathlon coach, Ironman triathlete, and open water swim observer whose approach to performance blends endurance, mindfulness, and a deep respect for inner stillness. Jennifer didn’t start her journey as a seasoned pro. In fact, during her first triathlon 20 years ago, she basically dog paddled through the swim,…

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Hermund Ardalen: The man behind Snooker.org 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Shabnam chats to the Norwegian creator of the popular snooker results website. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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Projecting the Wizards' 2025-26 starters and rotation 34:20

2M ago34:20

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Greg offers his take on who will start for the Wizards next season and breaks down the projected rotation. Enjoy! 00:00 -- 17:25: Projected starting lineup 17:25 -- 24:08: Rotation pieces 24:08 -- 28:38: Fringe rotation pieces 28:38 -- 30:55: 14th/15th man 30:55 -- 31:40: Two-ways 31:40 -- 33:06: Buyout details 33:06 -- 34:20: Look ahead…

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Trench talk - Uniforms of the Great War with Taff Gillingham 1:16:38

2M ago1:16:38

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Send us a text Welcome to the first Trench Talk of the season, where Taff Gillingham joins me. Taff is a military historian and specialist historical advisor for the film, TV and theatre industries and has worked as an advisor on many well-known productions from Downton Abbey to the film 1917. Taff is an expert on WW1 uniforms and kit, and in this …

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Wizards reach buyout with Marcus Smart, Blake Wesley 29:47

2M ago29:47

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The Washington Wizards bought out Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley. Greg breaks down the moves and how they affect Washington's roster. Plus some Summer League analysis. Enjoy!

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Sahil Nayyar: Canada’s new pro 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Shabnam gets to the know the latest player hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Cliff Thorburn, Kirk Stevens, Bob Chaperon and Alain Robidoux.By BBC Essex

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Beal bought out, Wiz shut down top guys, Summer League thoughts 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Greg offers his thoughts on the Wizards shutting down their top guys in Summer League, discusses Bradley Beal's buyout with Phoenix and analyses Washington's previous two Summer League games. Enjoy!

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

2M 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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Alex Sarr shines with 8 blocks in Wizards' Summer League win 35:08

2M ago35:08

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Alex Sarr dominated in Washington's Summer league win, and Greg broke it all down. Plus: Analysis on Bub, AJ, Tre, Kyshawn, Riley and more. Enjoy!

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Andy Stevenson: Disabled people need to be seen on camera 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Shabnam is at Wimbledon, talking snooker with fellow reporter Andy Stevenson who was born with no hands, very short arms and only one fully formed leg.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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Wizards sign Tristan Vukcevic, Marvin Bagley III 25:02

3M ago25:02

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Greg breaks down Washington's recent signings of Tristan Vukcevic and Marvin Bagley III and offers an outlook on the Wizards' centre rotation. Enjoy!

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Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk, Summer League roster breakdown with Matt Modderno 54:53

3M ago54:53

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Greg is joined by Matt Modderno to discuss the Kelly Olynyk trade, offer a detailed breakdown of the Summer League roster and more. Enjoy! Check out Matt's work! YouTube: @departmentofhoops X: MattModderno

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Bois Grenier 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Season 8! Today, we travel to the forgotten front and the village of Bois Grenier. The fields in this sleepy corner of agricultural France contain dozens of German bunkers and blockhouses from the time of World War I. The sector was a nursery sector - a relatively quiet location where new battalions co…

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Wizards trade for Cam Whitmore 25:24

3M ago25:24

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Greg breaks down the Wizards' move to acquire Cam Whitmore for a pair of second-round picks, the insane value of the move, and possible corresponding roster decisions. Enjoy!

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Wizards reportedly interested in Jonathan Kuminga 24:55

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The Wizards are reportedly interested in Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, per The Athletic. Greg discusses the potential framework of a Kuminga to Washington deal and why it would make sense to take a swing on the 22-year-old. Enjoy!

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Transforming Wildlife Response: The global impact of an unlikely alliance 56:31

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Send us a text In this episode we continue our journey with oiled wildlife preparedness and response. In particular we look at the important role of Sea Alarm, a non-governmental organization founded 25 years ago to advance wildlife response preparedness. In 2005, OSRL and Sea Alarm joined forces to address the critical gaps in oiled wildlife respo…

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Wizards Free Agency Special: Options at center, Gill waived, roster outlook 40:48

3M ago40:48

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Greg breaks down the decision to waive Anthony Gill, trade for Dillon Jones and discusses some free-agent center possibilities for Washington. Enjoy!

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

3M 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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Breaking down Tre Johnson's game with Horns247 writer Eric Henry 33:17

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Greg is joined by Horns247 writer Eric Henry to break down Wizards No. 6 pick Tre Johnson's impressive work ethic, overblown defensive concerns, strengths and more. Enjoy! Follow Eric on X: https://x.com/ericchenry_?lang= Read Eric's work at Horns247: https://247sports.com/college/texas/

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Breaking down Jamir Watkins' game with FSU hoops reporter Sam Stevens 26:41

3M ago26:41

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Greg is joined by Florida State basketball reporter Sam Stevens to break down Jamir Watkins' game, his ability to get to the line and create defensive havoc. Enjoy! Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/sam_stevens15 Read Sam's work: https://the-stevens-scoop-sports.blogspot.com/

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NBA Draft Reaction: Wizards select Jamir Watkins at No. 43 37:34

3M ago37:34

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Greg breaks down Washington's selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43, plus: Washington's 2025-26 roster outlook, possible cuts, thoughts on ESPN's NBA Draft coverage and more. Enjoy!

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Michael McMullan: 'The Rain Man' 27:00

3M ago27:00

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The Northern Irish broadcaster chats with Shabnam about his incredible memory and looks ahead to the new snooker season. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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NBA Draft recap: Wizards select Tre Johnson, Will Riley 31:36

3M ago31:36

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Greg breaks down the Wizards' selection of Tre Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. He also previews Round 2, where the Wizards own the No. 43 pick. Enjoy!

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Wizards trade Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum, salary relief 37:45

3M ago37:45

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The Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick to New Orleans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a 2027 second-round pick. Greg broke down the trade and offered analysis on why the Wizards dealt Poole. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards NBA Draft Preview 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Greg breaks down everything Wizards fans need to know entering Wednesday's NBA Draft, including Ace Bailey's possible slide, options at No. 6, the latest trade buzz and more. Enjoy!

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Dylan Emery: 'I owe Zhao a pint' 27:00

3M ago27:00

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The Welshman chats with Shabnam about regaining his pro tour card - with a little help from world champion Zhao Xintong. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.By BBC Essex

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

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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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Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards at No. 6? 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Greg breaks down the latest on consensus No. 3 prospect Ace Bailey reportedly refusing to workout for several teams — including cancelling his workout with the Sixers — and shares why he's more skeptical on the Rutgers forward than most, even if he does fall to No. 6. Enjoy!

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Mailbag: Poole's future in D.C., NBA Draft decisions, veteran trade rumors and more 42:08

3M ago42:08

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Greg answers listeners' most pressing Wizards questions, including inquiries into Jordan Poole's future in Washington, the development of the young core, trade rumors and more. Enjoy!

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Hatem Yassen: Champion of Africa 27:00

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The two-time African champion from Egypt tells Shabnam how he juggles life as a snooker player, accountant and father-of-two. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.By BBC Essex

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Jordan Poole trade rumors and NBA Draft talk with Matt Modderno 50:05

4M ago50:05

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Greg welcomes Matt Modderno to the show to discuss a plethora of Wizards-related topics, including the recent Jordan Poole trade rumors, top options at No. 6 / No. 18 and more. Enjoy! Check out Matt's work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoops X: https://x.com/MattModderno Bleav in DMV Hoops: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble…

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

4M 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…