About the Founder
Danielle Spurling
Danielle has lived a life in the water — first as an Australian national Age-Group Medallist and Open national finalist, later as a Physical Education Teacher and Swim Coach, and today as a passionate Masters Swimmer (FINA Top-10) and Open-Water enthusiast.
Torpedo Swimtalk began in 2020 during Melbourne’s long COVID winter. Walking her neighbourhood and hunting for swim stories, Danielle realised she wanted to hear more from everyday Masters athletes who train with the same passion as the pros — and also from the Champions who inspire them.
So she hit record!
Since then, Torpedo Swimtalk has featured 150+ conversations with swimmers, coaches, and innovators — from Masters die-hards to Olympic and World Champions — reaching a global audience across Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.
The show explores performance, resilience, longevity, and the joy of a lifetime in the sport.
Today, Torpedo Swimtalk is a growing hub for the swim community: podcasts, articles, training insights, dryland ideas, news and more — all designed to help swimmers at every stage feel connected, informed, and inspired.
“Join us at Torpedo Swimtalk and together we will be part of the wonderful community that is swimming”
What People Are Saying about Torpedo Swimtalk
“Love all these podcasts showcasing different masters swimmers from around the world. Thank you Danielle for bringing these stories to air”
— HELEN G.
“Love this! Great to hear about the lives and careers of our great Masters Swimmers. Congratulations Danielle”
— DAPHNE B.
“I love getting an insight into the lives of such successful and interesting swimmers. Torpedo Swimtalk is an incredibly enjoyable listen”
— LOUISE S
“Love listening to this podcast …. Please keep them coming”
— BETH M