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Wild Swimming Wangers

Wild Swimming Wangers

44 episodes

S3 Ep 11The Wet World

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After a wintry Easter swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about solving the mystery of Marianne’s big fish, naked saunas, and the next generation of DryRobes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202634 min

S3 Ep 10The Cashmere Caveman

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After a choppy and chilly swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey return to wang on about great-crested grebes, the rashness of underwater proposals and Guy Ritchie’s massive tent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202631 min

S3 Ep 9A Very Big Yellow Scaly Thing

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After a ten-degree Spring swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about Hampstead Ponds huts, houses with swimming pools, and terrifying cryptids… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202626 min

S3 Ep 8Spoilt By Good Conditions

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After another spectacular sunny swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about things you find in the bottom of swimming pools, draconian noticeboards and being number one.Episodes drop weekly on Wanger Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202631 min

S3 Ep 7A Bit of a Swagger About Me

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After a fully spring-has-sprung swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about dandyish herons, dog schlongs, the perfect swimmer’s body, and a fountain of filth. Follow us on Instagram here!New episode drops every Wanger Wednesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202634 min

S3 Ep 6Woman in Midlife Advocates Angry Cold Water Swimming

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After a mind-blowing blue sky & sunny swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about riotous middle-aged rebellion, and stage a fiercely-fought outdoorsy quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202634 min

S3 Ep 5A Romantic Swim

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After a ‘meniscus’ moment in the rainy reservoir, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about the sexy possibilities of cold water, middle-aged body modification, and a disturbing ice dive… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202637 min

S3 Ep 4I Believe I Stayed In Rather Too Long

After a drizzly and depressing six-degree swim Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about their non-scientific science experiment, history & hysterics, ‘non-nudes’, and the robot revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202627 min

S3 Ep 3Icy Army of Ants

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After a balmy 4.8-degree swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about wearing wetsuits backwards, stage a cold water safety quiz, and mull a £1.6 million purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202633 min

S3 Ep 2A Really Good Flashback

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Following a cold water entry experiment, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come back from another chilly swim to wang on about glimmerings, The Really Cold Swim Championships, and wild swimming holiday adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202635 min

S3 Ep 1A Terrific Cold Snap

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In a brand new series, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from their coldest ever swim to wang on about breaking the ice, Marianne’s rogue route resulting in injury, new kit, and resolutions to buy no new kit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202631 min

S2 Ep 15Christmas Special: Wangers Unwrapped

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Following a bracing swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey exchange wild swimming Christmas gifts and wang on about voice-fame, festive swims around the country and New Year resolutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 202533 min

S2 Ep 14A Swim in Party Season is What You Need

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After a sunny circuit of the reservoir, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about social anxiety, full moon lady dips and Beth’s new career as a photo journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 202529 min

S2 Ep 13A Monkish Swim

After a silent circuit round the reservoir, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about Black Friday bargains and brain rot, adventuring (not coasteering), and Surfers Against Sewage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202533 min

S2 Ep 12Sub-Ten Poetry and Bingo

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After a sad solo swim, Beth Morrey returns to the studio to wang on with Marianne Levy about badges, royalty, and the logistics of posing with sheets of ice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 202530 min

S2 Ep 11Ice Drunk

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Following a glacial seven degree swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about weeing (again), whiskey breathing, and why cold water helps with anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 202528 min

S2 Ep 10A Fist of Crotch

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After a bracing swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming in shopping centres, sexy swimming in diplomatic dramas, and the unfathomable logistics of weeing in kit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202528 min

S2 Ep 9Resting Bag Face

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After another carpe diem swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming in the dark, Christmas adverts and ICE MILES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 202530 min

S2 Ep 8A Buoy in the Stormy Seas of Podcasts

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After a chilly 10-degree swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about new kit, Keanu Reeves and Christmas. Oh, and haircuts - Marianne got one; no one noticed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 202531 min

S2 Ep 7A Carpe Diem Swim

After a dawn dip, almost in the dark, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about the magic (or otherwise) of learning to swim, matchy-matchy kit, and a very handsome fox.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202528 min

S2 Ep 6The Benefit of a Skins Dip

Has Dryrobe season begun? After a chilly swim, with mouths full of biscuit, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about stylish (and sturdy) kit, what to listen to during a swim (or a run), an intriguing casting call opportunity, and swimming with your mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202529 min

S2 Ep 5What a Glorious Feeling!

After a rainy swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming friendships, romantic swimming, weight-bearing exercise, and drawing pin injuries – pinjuries? Marianne also manages to use the words ‘Plop’ and ‘Meniscus’ in the same sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 202529 min

S2 Ep 4The Bitterer The Medicine The Better It Is For You

After a cold swim and a flirtation with the after-drop, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about skinny dipping, celebrity guests and World Rivers Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 202529 min

S2 Ep 3A Bit of Style in the Water

Post-swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about dream guests, a new wild swimming report, swimming art and naked swimming… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 202531 min

S2 Ep 2Sharpen the Saw

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Following an early morning swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about productivity, the return of the unique ‘pants-tarctic’ pelvic sensation, and waterlogged billionaires. Marianne also shares some hot-off-the-press career news… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202526 min

S2 Ep 1Nigella Season

After a dark evening ‘Michaelmas’ swim heralding the arrival of Autumn, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about booby swimsuits, Etsy gift-giving and the Rules of Saunas. Join them in this brand new series that slides into winter swimming… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202530 min

S1 Ep 17Flashety Tingles All Over

In a salty, sun-drenched holiday special, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about their respective summer breaks, and the places they swam. Subjects covered include protecting beach valuables, dancing with dolphins, the evils of jellyfish, weeds and sand.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202535 min

S1 Ep 16Wees in the Sea

Following a super-hot evening swim, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return to wang on over mojitos, discussing lake redevelopment plans, the exclusive Serpentine Club, and why they are the Ant & Dec of the wild swimming world. This is the last episode in the current series – Marianne and Beth will return in the Autumn with more wanging on about wild swimming. But watch out for a Holiday Special over the summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202531 min

S1 Ep 15A Jack Reacher Swim

After packing the bare minimum, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey get back from 1K in the water to rejoice in JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out), ponder the life-challenge of buying a good swimsuit, and the simultaneous temptation and impossibility of Canary Wharf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202529 min

S1 Ep 14Sharp Light and the Smell of the Pond

Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from a hot ‘holidayish’ swim, to wang on about BBC Radio London, the middle of Lidl, and intermittent fasting. They also roundly condemn the pastime of coasteering, without any intention of trying it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202531 min

S1 Ep 13A Four-Word Horror Story

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come back from ‘an Ibiza swim’ to discuss sun tan lotion, Guardian doom-mongering, Newfoundland rescues, and the Wickelfisch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202532 min

S1 Ep 12Communing With The Birds

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Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from their reservoir to wang on about failed holiday swims, a disturbing Alfred Hitchcock moment, and Beth’s new novel which is not about wild swimming. They also discuss their grand plan to swim a route in the shape of a penis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202530 min

S1 Ep 11Gin O'Clock

A booze-fuelled episode, as Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy return from an evening swim and enjoy a tipple as they discuss seagulls, smooth jazz and gross lake slime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202530 min

S1 Ep 10The Daring Frigidaires

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Despite feeling ill, Marianne Levy braves the waters with fellow Wanger Beth Morrey, and afterwards they discuss celebrity lookalikes, sharks and cold water entry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 202527 min

S1 Ep 9Unicorn Time

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After a stealth perfect swim, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey talk about how to carve out moments for yourself, Marianne explains why the lake is her version of a Netflix Christmas movie smalltown boyfriend, and Beth invents a new term for pointless leisure time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202530 min

S1 Ep 8Cormorant Up the Bum

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Mumbling through mouthfuls of cake, Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy discuss celebrity spots, swimsuit envy and the wild swimming backlash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202528 min

S1 Ep 7A Beacon Swim

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Returning from a balmy 14-degree swim, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey discuss Beth’s watery musical performance, manifesting good weather, swimming group names, and finally offer some not-very-apologetic corrections and clarifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202532 min

S1 Ep 6All Outdoor Swimming Is Wild Swimming?

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Wangers Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy bring you a HOLIDAY SPECIAL, reporting back on their wild swims in Cornwall and France before moving on to debate exactly what constitutes a wild swim, and jubilantly discussing feedback from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202531 min

S1 Ep 5Sexy Coots

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After a cold-water encounter with some amorous coots, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey talk wild swimming snacks, Thames Water, and tips for newbie swimmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202528 min

S1 Ep 4The Silicone Skirt is Soft and Snug

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come straight in from a 10-degree swim to discuss bits of kit, body image and aggressive geese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202533 min

S1 Ep 3Lady Parts

Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about their latest swim and its effect on their lady bits, and take a deep dive into some of wild swimming’s biggest fears – the truly frightening, the unexpected and the plain puzzling. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram.New episodes drop every Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202533 min

S1 Ep 2Dryrobe Regret

After a cold swim that lasted a little too long, Wangers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey warm up with Dryrobe debate, dramatic rescues, temperature mansplainers and wild wild swimming parties.Follow us on Instagram, and we'll see you next Wanger Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202528 min

S1 Ep 1Monsters of The Deep

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Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey introduce themselves as the Wild Swimming Wangers, always wanging on about the water they just got in. This episode features monsters of the deep, a sport versus art symposium, and the question of just how far you’d go to satisfy your urge for a quick dip.New episodes dropping every Wednesday. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202525 min

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Writers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come to you fresh from a dip in their local reservoir, to discuss their wild swimming exploits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20250 min