Explore every episode of the podcast Wild Swimming Wangers
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsters of The Deep | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:25:49 | |
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. | |||
| Coming Soon | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:00:52 | |
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. | |||
| Dryrobe Regret | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:28:48 | |
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. | |||
| Lady Parts | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
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. | |||
| The Silicone Skirt is Soft and Snug | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
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. | |||
| Sexy Coots | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:28:45 | |
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. | |||
| All Outdoor Swimming Is Wild Swimming? | 07 May 2025 | 00:31:44 | |
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. | |||
| A Beacon Swim | 14 May 2025 | 00:32:29 | |
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. | |||
| Unicorn Time | 28 May 2025 | 00:30:29 | |
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. | |||
| Cormorant Up the Bum | 21 May 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
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. | |||
| The Daring Frigidaires | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
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. | |||
| Gin O'Clock | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:30:30 | |
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. | |||
| Communing With The Birds | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
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. | |||
| A Four-Word Horror Story | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:32:54 | |
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. | |||
| Sharp Light and the Smell of the Pond | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:31:03 | |
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. | |||
| A Jack Reacher Swim | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
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. | |||
| Wees in the Sea | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:31:00 | |
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. | |||
| Flashety Tingles All Over | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
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. | |||
| Nigella Season | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
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. | |||
| Sharpen the Saw | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:26:37 | |
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. | |||
| A Bit of Style in the Water | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:31:53 | |
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. | |||
| The Bitterer The Medicine The Better It Is For You | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:29:27 | |
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. | |||
| What a Glorious Feeling! | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
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. | |||
| The Benefit of a Skins Dip | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:29:06 | |
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. | |||
| A Carpe Diem Swim | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
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.
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| A Buoy in the Stormy Seas of Podcasts | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:31:33 | |
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. | |||
| Resting Bag Face | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:30:37 | |
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. | |||
| A Fist of Crotch | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:28:30 | |
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. | |||
| Ice Drunk | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:28:45 | |
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. | |||
| Sub-Ten Poetry and Bingo | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:30:25 | |
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. | |||
| A Monkish Swim | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:33:55 | |
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. | |||
| A Swim in Party Season is What You Need | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:29:17 | |
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. | |||
| Christmas Special: Wangers Unwrapped | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:33:22 | |
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. | |||
| A Terrific Cold Snap | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:31:47 | |
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. | |||
| Icy Army of Ants | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:33:17 | |
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. | |||
| A Really Good Flashback | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:35:22 | |
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. | |||
| I Believe I Stayed In Rather Too Long | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:27:54 | |
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. | |||
| A Romantic Swim | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:37:09 | |
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. | |||
| Woman in Midlife Advocates Angry Cold Water Swimming | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:34:52 | |
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. | |||
| A Bit of a Swagger About Me | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:34:29 | |
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. | |||
| Spoilt By Good Conditions | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:31:49 | |
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. | |||
| A Very Big Yellow Scaly Thing | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:26:22 | |
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. | |||
| The Cashmere Caveman | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:31:02 | |
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. | |||
| The Wet World | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:34:39 | |
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. | |||
| Mermaid's Tears | 13 May 2026 | 00:30:45 | |
After their first swim of the summer and a new series, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about storms, summer swimmers, nurdle-pickers, and the Mitford sisters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Am I Normal? | 20 May 2026 | 00:28:05 | |
After a swim with a mysterious new wanging companion, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about Chanel beachwear, fantasy award ceremonies, press intrusion, and dark showering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Woman Swimming in Urine | 27 May 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
After a too-early swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about swimming in contact lenses, stone-skimming controversy, and a disturbing faecal incident… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Diaphanous | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:26:54 | |
After going it alone in the lake, Beth Morrey wangs on with Marianne Levy about an ecstatic union with the River Avon, feedback and tips from listeners, and an exciting new giveaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beneficial Afterdrop | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:32:01 | |
In the show’s first ever remote record, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on in separate countries, discussing the heatwave, sea-swimming and fights at the lido. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wildswimmingwangers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Boinging About In The Surf | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
After Beth braves the waters alone, she and Marianne Levy wang on about one of the greatest wild swimming moments on TV ever, mind-boggling goggles, and being photographed in swimwear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||