Physical Capital
Much more complicated than a mere history of... This series is centered around the human relationship with swimming. What draws us to it. How do we use it, what do we gain from it… and what it can take from us. We’ll be exploring swimming through the prism of ‘Physical Capital' - discussing the physical attributes that can give you an advantage in the water and how they’ve been used to achieve greatness and how they can be affected and influenced by politics, geography and the unequal distribution of resources. Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell Early access to Physical...
S2 E10 · Wed, November 22, 2023
Bonus Ep 2: Alice Dearing
In creating this series we've been privileged to speak to some incredible swimmers including; Seren Jones, Alice Dearing and Cullen Jones. All with their own stories and rich, unique relationships to swimming and the water. In a series like this, we can’t always use every part of an interview, but we felt like these interviews were too good not to be heard in full, and so, we’re releasing these as bonus episodes for you to dive deeper... This week it's Alice Dearing. Alice is a Team GB athlete and the first Black woman to represent Team GB at an Olympic games. This was an interview of firsts, a unique identity that Rebecca and Alice will share forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E9 · Wed, November 15, 2023
Bonus Ep 1: Seren Jones
In creating this series we've been privileged to speak to some incredible swimmers including; Seren Jones, Alice Dearing and Cullen Jones. All with their own stories and rich, unique relationships to swimming and the water. In a series like this, we can’t always use every part of an interview, but we felt like these interviews were too good not to be heard in full, and so, we’re releasing these as bonus episodes for you to dive deeper... This week it's Seren Jones. An award winning filmmaker, broadcaster and podcast producer. Seren was also a decorated elite athlete who Rebecca swam with for many years. This interview is part therapy, part exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E8 · Wed, November 08, 2023
We Know Why We Swim
Welcome to the final episode of this series of Physical Capital. We’ve explored the human relationship with the water. What draws us to it. How we use it, what we gain from it… and what it can take from us. We’ve looked at swimming from multiple angles and hopefully, painted a near complete picture of the sport. If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for joining us on our journey to the heart of swimming and back again. We’ve looked at swimming from so many angles over the past few weeks but we come together this one last time to finally say - We Know Why We Swim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E7 · Wed, November 01, 2023
Women in the Sport
You enter the pool. You front crawl, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly your way from one end to the other… and back again. It’s not complicated and essentially, swimming is the same for most people, right? Well, no. Like any sport there are many factors that divide how different genders enter the pool. In this episode of the podcast we explore what it's like for women in the sport of swimming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E6 · Tue, October 24, 2023
Physical Capital - Mind And Body
Our Physical Capital - the physiology we have at our disposal - can only take you so far, when races are won and lost by milliseconds, small adaptations can be the difference between a place on the podium or not. In this episode, we explore how the physiology of your body can give you an advantage in the sport of swimming and we shine a light on the impact swimming can have on your body and its development. Being ahead at the start of the race is physically important, it also gives you a mental edge, which some argue is even more important in this largely individual sport. So, we’ll also be diving into the mental side of swimming - how do you mould your mind to compete at the highest level? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E5 · Tue, October 17, 2023
Swimming Beyond the Pool
Open water swimming is on the rise and has been for the past few years but what’s the pull and why do people do it? In this episode we’re exploring what open water swimming is, how it makes you feel, how people can get involved and what the benefits are of swimming in open water. Episode guests: Jack Hudson Alice Dearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E4 · Tue, October 10, 2023
Race in the Pool: Blackness and Swimming
It is a widely perpetuated stereotype that Black people can’t swim. On paper, the statistics appear to back-up this perceived notion. Sport England reports that 95% of Black adults and 80% of Black children in England don’t swim, with very similar statistics within Asian communities; and according to the World Health Organisation, people from ethnic minorities are at an increased risk of drowning. But where has this dangerous myth come from? And how do we change this negative and often fatal narrative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E3 · Tue, October 03, 2023
The Politics of Swimming
Swimming as a sport is well and truly international. As we heard in the last episode, swimmers and teams from all over the world compete. But in order to compete at the highest level, athletes need the right resources…and the one thing about resources the world over, is that they are not equally distributed - in all areas of life, swimming being no exception. And so the question really is - how can a swimmer's geographic location affect how far they can progress in the sport? Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell. Episode guests: Nick Hope Shikha Tandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E2 · Tue, September 26, 2023
Swimming for Sport
When you think of swimming, what images come to mind? It doesn’t take long to see a row of athletes, lined up on the edge of the pool - slim, long, muscular bodies, swimming caps, goggles - ready to dive into the water and RACE. Getting to this level doesn’t happen overnight, those athletes have been training - day and night - for years to get to that point. In this episode of the podcast we explore the world of competitive swimming to better understand what it takes to be a competitive swimmer. Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell. Episode guests: Cullen Jones Alice Dearing Nick Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E1 · Tue, September 19, 2023
Why Do We Swim?
Why do we swim? It’s not new, we’ve been swimming for 10,000 years… apparently. But why? We don’t live in the water and so what draws us to it? In this first episode of the podcast we explore the history of humans in the water to get an idea of why we do it. Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell. Episode guests: Bonnie Tsui, Why We Swim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trailer · Mon, September 18, 2023
Physical Capital: Swimming
Welcome to Physical Capital. A series centered around the human relationship with swimming. What draws us to it. How do we use it, what do we gain from it… and what it can take from us. We’ll be looking at swimming from multiple angles to help paint a complete picture of the sport. We’re going to be exploring swimming through the prism of ‘Physical Capital' - discussing the physical attributes that can give you an advantage in the water and how they’ve been used to achieve greatness and how they can be affected and influenced by politics, geography and the unequal distribution of resources. And most importantly we’ll be speaking to swimmers - from those that push themselves to their limits in the swimming pool and in open water, to those that swim for fun and for pleasure, and those who document its history. Hosted by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 E2 · Mon, August 15, 2022
Fighting for Freedom (Round 1)
We find ourselves in 1810. The British heavyweight Champion, Tom Cribb, is defending his title against an American contender Tom Molyneaux. What is fascinating about this contest, is that the challenger, Tom Molyneux, has fought his way out of slavery in the US and has come over to the UK to participate in this fight. What’s even more fascinating, is that he was not the first person to do so… In Physical Capital Episode 2, we’re going to look at how boxing and slavery interconnect and tell you a story about a black boxer in Britain in the 19th century, and the legacy he left behind. This epsiodes features interviews with historians Greg Jenner and Professor Louis Moore . Physical Capital is exclusively available to Human Resources + subscribers on apple podcasts. Subscribe now for your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 E1 · Mon, August 08, 2022
Early Origins of Boxing
Why do people want to buy, sell, bet on, and invest money into human beings for entertainment purposes? How has the status of the boxer developed throughout history? In the first episode of Physical Capital, we delve into these questions and more; exploring the parallels between Roman gladiators and modern day boxers, and examining the historical commodification of the athlete’s body for other people's financial, political, and social gain. Physical Capital is exclusively available to Human Resources + subscribers on apple podcasts. Subscribe now for your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trailer · Fri, July 22, 2022
Introducing: Physical Capital
In Physical Capital we'll be exploring the origins of boxing and how it's been used for political and financial gain; as a source of national pride; a vehicle for propaganda and an expression of masculinity. We'll also look at boxing through the prism of race and sexuality and how it's often considered a way out of criminality and poverty. Physical Capital is exclusively available to Human Resources + subscribers on apple podcasts. Subscribe now for your free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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