DFL Swimming Podcast
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.
Episodes
This week on the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down all the major storylines from last weekend’s midseason meets. We open with the Tennessee Dual Meet Challenge — a promising but still unfinished product — and dive into how timeouts, scoring confusion, and UVA’s strategy shaped the meet’s overall optics. From there, we take a full tour through midseason action: We highlight standout performances across Minnesota, SMU, UGA, and OSU...
Casey and Dez break down all the key midseason invites, the top teams to watch, and the swimmers primed for big drops heading into the fastest stretch of the fall. We debate whether the current midseason format has gotten stale, look at Tennessee’s bracket-style meet, and hit the biggest storylines on both the men’s and women’s sides. We wrap with our DFL of the Week picks and the swims that have impressed us most so far.
Casey and Dez dive into the action from the Raleigh Rumble and a packed weekend across college swimming. From the new dual-meet format to standout performances in Cal-Stanford Pt. 2, Louisville-Kentucky, and ASU-USC, they debate whether these changes are improving or confusing the sport. Plus, thoughts on the new NCAA meet structure and why Caleb Dressel might actually be on board.
Casey and Dez break down a packed weekend in college swimming — from ASU, Cal, and Stanford’s West Coast showdown to UVA-UNC and Texas-Tennessee duels. Is Cal’s men’s era ending? Can ASU deliver more at NCAAs? Plus, Florida-Georgia meet and what early results reveal about shifting NCAA power dynamics.
Casey and Dez dive into all the action from the Georgia Tech Dual Meet Tournament — from Kaii Winkler’s standout performances to the intense Minnesota vs Auburn showdown. They break down standout swims, and what this new dual-meet format reveals about the current NCAA landscape. Plus, early predictions on which programs are trending up heading into midseason.
Casey and Dez recap the Georgia Tech Dual Meet Tournament — breaking down key matchups, standout swims, and what this new format means for college swimming. From upsets to strategy, we dive into how this weekend reshaped the NCAA picture.
Casey and Dez break down the new NCAA meet rule changes and what they mean for the sport. From early dual meet highlights — Indiana vs Florida, UVA’s depth check, ASU, and Horizon League standouts — to debates on suiting, NIL in swimming, and Texas’ international-heavy roster, we take an unfiltered look at where college swimming is headed.
In our debut episode, Casey and Dez kick off the DFL Swimming Podcast with a full NCAA season preview. We break down the top teams, big transfers, standout summer performances, and key storylines shaping men’s and women’s NCAA swimming. From upset predictions to returning dominance, we dive into what fans should watch for this year in college swimming.
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