The Blue Room

About The Blue Room

A podcast celebrating the joys of outdoor swimming and the incredible sense of community it creates. Join us as we explore the beauty and thrill of swimming and dipping, in ocean, rivers, and natural waters — often with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Each episode features inspiring interviews with diverse personalities and groups who share their passion for aquatic adventures, connection with nature, and the positive impact of swimming on health and well-being. Whether you're new to outdoor swimming or a seasoned water lover, discover stories of friendship, resilience and shared experiences.

Publisher

sabra.lane

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   The Dolphin Whisperers at Horseshoe Bay

   The Horseshoe Bay Early Morning Swimmers have been swimming at Pt Elliot in South Australia, for more than 30 years. The group swims every day, all year around. In recent years, the tribe has grown with younger members from around the region. One member in particular has become known as a 'dolphin whisperer' and even during The Blue Room's visit to talk with the pod, the dolphins turned up to surprise with acrobatics. The Blue Room's Sabra Lane joins the tribe for a swim (or two) and some long conversations about swimming, friendship, courage, good health and dolphins. Features: The Blue Room's Sabra Lane, Reenie Lee, Amy Mitchell, Lee Kleinig, Heather Randall, Kristy Plug, Aparna Picot, Luca Odinsman, Chantelle and Honour - plus a family of dolphins. Themes: open water swimming, ocean swimming, cold water swimming, mental health, health benefits of swimming, swimming groups, inspiration, courage, nature, dolphins, Pt Elliot, Horseshoe Bay, confidence in the ocean, Extra information: "Dawn Swimmers" - by USTHEM1984 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubX4jm9Evsu8gXNylu4XnQ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4kI-hcAh2o

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   The Yarra Yabbies

   Meet the inspiring group of women who swim in the Yarra/Birrarung River. It’s a group held together through friendship, pursuing good health and a love of nature. This dipping pod started during Melbourne’s lockdowns.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   BONUS EDITION: Splashing good! Glenorchy Community Celebrates Pool Reopening

   The Glenorchy Memorial Pool closed three years ago, when the council ruled it was too dangerous. But the community fought back, launching a campaign to save it. The pool reopens on October 3, 2026 - after a $6.5m refurbishment. The Blue Room joined some community members for a 'soft' opening and a chat about what this pool means, and the value of communities fighting for what they want. Features: Anne Henderson/First Tasmanian to swim the English Channel. Helen Conway/Honouree, Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Jan Bryan/Keep Glenorchy Pool campaigner. Emma Fletcher/Weedy Seadragon swimmer. Jodie Harrison and Jodie / locals and swim teachers. Sue Hickey/Glenorchy Mayor. The Blue Room's Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour. Additional Information: "Here comes the Sun" - Community Swimming event, Kingston Beach - 8.30am - Sunday October 4, 2026. Themes: community pools, Olympic Pools, Memorial Pools, Glenorchy Council, swimming for fun, swimming for companionship, swimming for fitness, community campaigns for pools, Chris Wedd swimming coach, marathon swimming, training, swimming teachers, Pankind swim, 'Here comes the Sun" community swim,

Who has been a guest on The Blue Room

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Shane Gould
• Stuart Tanner
• Julia Mansour
• Cate Andrews
• Joe Askey Doran

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Books guests

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