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The Water Safety Podcast

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Join Dr. Adam Katchmarchi and his guest hosts as they focus on the stories behind water safety on the Water Safety Champion Podcast. We will feature a person or organization each week on the podcast and dive into the story behind their water safety journey.

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Episodes

Safe Kids Worldwide: Affecting Change To Prevent Childhood Injury

August 17, 2023 20:52 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Adam Katchmarchi and Alissa Magrum talk to Morag MacKay, Chief Research and Network Officer of Safe Kids Worldwide, about misconceptions around childhood drowning and injury and how to speak to the masses about the critical need for action.

Empowering Communities To Take Action With Water Safety Legislation

August 17, 2023 20:48 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Adam Katchmarchi, Alan Korn, and Michael Haggard discuss how Michael went from litigator to Water Safety Champion and advocate, and the ways people can be proactive in influencing water safety legislation.

Understanding The Benefits And Dangers Of Water

August 17, 2023 20:46 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Nicole Phelps and Marissa Fortier of the Michael Phelps Foundation speak with hosts Adam Katchmarchi and Alissa Magrum about how to communicate water safety to parents, the benefits of water, and teaching children to swim who may not have access to swim lessons.

Filling The Information Gap: Teaching Parents About Water Safety

August 17, 2023 20:43 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Jonathan St. Clair, co-founder of the Jasper Ray Foundation, joins hosts Adam Katchmarchi and Alissa Magrum to share how his own personal loss led him to become a Water Safety Champion, the significance of addressing drowning misconceptions, and the importance of exposing children to water at an early age.

Diving Deep: Navigating Water Safety, Policy, and Legislation

May 25, 2023 19:01 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

The conversation around strategic water safety policies and activism is important. Tune in to hear Adam speak with Alan Korn, Executive Director of Abbeys Hope, on enacting change at a national level through policy and legislation and staying open to the evolution of the cause and the effort needed.

Uniting The World Around Water Safety

May 25, 2023 18:53 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Beth Root, Director of The Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson™, opens up about a painful experience as a lifeguard and the moment she created The WLSL™, and the difficulty of navigating awareness in the digital age.

The Inside Scoop on Aquatic Scholarship and Education

May 25, 2023 18:42 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Podcast guest Dr. Stephen Langendorfer, Developmental Aquatics and Drowning Prevention expert and distinguished author, talks about his contributions to Aquatic Scholarship and the future of education surrounding Water Safety.

Uniting Industries Around Water Safety

May 25, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

William Koon, Rescue Expert and Injury Prevention and Emergency Services Consultant, discusses how his passion for water safety led him to Australia and the building of the California Water Safety Coalition.

Unpacking the “I Didn’t Know” Factor and Evaluating Drowning Prevention Efforts

May 25, 2023 18:22 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Alissa Magrum, former Executive Director of Colin’s Hope, talks about her love for the water, the Texas incident of a young boy drowning that ignited her passion, and her vision for Water Safety.

Special Episode 9: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 27, 2021 18:18 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for the 9th and final episode of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this final interview they chat with Justin Scarr from Australia.

Special Episode 9: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 27, 2021 18:18 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for the 9th and final episode of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this final interview they chat with Justin Scarr from Australia.

Special Episode 8: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 23, 2021 18:15 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 8 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Alissa Magrum of Texas.

Special Episode 8: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 23, 2021 18:15 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 8 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Alissa Magrum of Texas.

Special Episode 7: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 20, 2021 18:13 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 7 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with David Walker of the United Kingdom.

Special Episode 7: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 20, 2021 18:13 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 7 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with David Walker of the United Kingdom.

Special Episode 6: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 16, 2021 18:11 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 6 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Melissa Sutton of Arizona.

Special Episode 6: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 16, 2021 18:11 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 6 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Melissa Sutton of Arizona.

Special Episode 5: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 13, 2021 18:08 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 5 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Dr. Steve Beerman of Canada.

Special Episode 5: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 13, 2021 18:08 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 5 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Dr. Steve Beerman of Canada.

Special Episode 4: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 09, 2021 18:04 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 4 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this first interview they chat with Bridget Velasco & Ralph Goto of Hawaii.

Special Episode 4: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 09, 2021 18:04 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 4 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this first interview they chat with Bridget Velasco & Ralph Goto of Hawaii.

Special Episode 3: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 06, 2021 18:01 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 3 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Jamie Racklyeft from the Great Lakes region.

Special Episode 2: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 02, 2021 18:38 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 2 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Liz Schmidt in Florida.

Special Episode 2: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

December 02, 2021 18:38 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 2 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this interview they chat with Liz Schmidt in Florida.

Special Episode 1: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

November 29, 2021 18:37 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 1 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this first interview they chat with Tony Gomez from Washington state.

Special Episode 1: Coalition & Collaboration Leaders

November 29, 2021 18:37 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 1 of a special podcast series as they interview coalition and collaboration leaders in drowning prevention. In this first interview they chat with Tony Gomez from Washington state.

Episode 7

August 30, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 2.21 GB Video

Join Adam & Laura as they interview NDPA Vice President, Pam Cannell. Pam is also the CEO at BoardBuild, Inc. and is a true non-profit leader. Join us as we learn Pam's water safety story and learn why board governance and leadership are so critical!

Episode 7

August 30, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 2.21 GB Video

Join Adam & Laura as they interview NDPA Vice President, Pam Cannell. Pam is also the CEO at BoardBuild, Inc. and is a true non-profit leader. Join us as we learn Pam's water safety story and learn why board governance and leadership are so critical!

Episode 6

August 12, 2021 20:35 - 43 minutes - 818 MB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they talk about drowning prevention during the summer of 2021.

Episode 6

August 12, 2021 20:35 - 43 minutes - 818 MB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they talk about drowning prevention during the summer of 2021.

Episode 5

July 08, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they interview Dana Gage, Founder of the LV Project and Connor Gage's Mom. Her Dana share Connor's story and learn about Dana's fight for change. This is Dana Gage's water safety story.

Episode 5

July 08, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they interview Dana Gage, Founder of the LV Project and Connor Gage's Mom. Her Dana share Connor's story and learn about Dana's fight for change. This is Dana Gage's water safety story.

Episode 4

June 29, 2021 21:47 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they interview Blake Collingsworth of the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, and the current NDPA President about his water safety story.

Episode 4

June 29, 2021 21:47 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB Video

Join Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they interview Blake Collingsworth of the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, and the current NDPA President about his water safety story.

Episode 3

June 16, 2021 14:16 - 59 minutes - 1.09 GB Video

Join your hosts, Dr. Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they talk with Alissa Magrum, Executive Director at Colin's Hope. Alissa shares what drives her and how she got involved in water safety. 

Episode 3

June 16, 2021 14:16 - 59 minutes - 1.09 GB Video

Join your hosts, Dr. Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they talk with Alissa Magrum, Executive Director at Colin's Hope. Alissa shares what drives her and how she got involved in water safety. 

Episode 2

June 10, 2021 14:30 - 54 minutes - 1010 MB Video

Join your hosts, Adam Katchmarchi & Laura Metro as we bring our first guest on the podcast. We are so excited for this discussion on the World's Largest Swim Lesson with WLSL Director, Beth Root. 

Episode 2

June 10, 2021 14:30 - 54 minutes - 1010 MB Video

Join your hosts, Adam Katchmarchi & Laura Metro as we bring our first guest on the podcast. We are so excited for this discussion on the World's Largest Swim Lesson with WLSL Director, Beth Root. 

Episode 1

June 09, 2021 15:59 - 37 minutes - 688 MB Video

Join NDPA Water Safety Podcast Hosts Dr. Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they introduce the new podcast.

Episode 1

June 09, 2021 15:59 - 37 minutes - 688 MB Video

Join NDPA Water Safety Podcast Hosts Dr. Adam Katchmarchi and Laura Metro as they introduce the new podcast.