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S3E7 Meet Ryan Dalton: Walking the Walk
Ryan Dalton's mind is always working. And he's got a lot to think about — parenting, partnering, writing, olfaction, neuroscience, cancer, AI, fear, swimming, beer, and a whole lot more. His mind is…
S3E6 Meet Emily Nogue: A Real People Person
Many people come to the Dolphin Club to swim and end up staying for the people. Emily Nogue did the opposite. She joined the club following the death of her husband John Nogue to feel his presence…
S3E5 Meet Keith Howell: Logging Miles and Stories
Keith Howell has traveled the world, starting in Manchester, England and eventually finding his way to San Francisco. He edited publications all along the way until he retired and took up the mantle…
S3E4 Meet Humaira Ghilzai: Nourishing and Noorishing
Not many Afghan refugees from their landlocked country grow up to be passionate cold water swimmers. But Humaira Ghilzai breaks all the rules. Her passions include helping to educate young girls (and…
S3E3 Lauren Au Brinkmeyer: The Goal Getter
Some people set goals. Far fewer actually get them. Lauren Au Brinkmeyer does both. With speed, humility, a huge smile, and a hearty laugh. She credits the Dolphin Club community, and her…
S3E2 Meet Nathaniel Berger: Piloting Life
Nathaniel Berger feels most at home when he's either in or on the water. Whether swimming or leading others to safety, he's a natural born pilot and coach — both on land and water. Learn about how…
S3E1 Meet Theresa Kolish: Living With ALS and Joy
Members of the Dolphin Club always have a lot to teach us...and swimming and boating are usually the least of it. Theresa Kolish, who has been living with ALS for three years, teaches us all with…
S2E25 Meet Amanda Ernzer: Channeling Success
Amanda Ernzer is certainly not the only Dolphin to have swum the English Channel...but in 2025 she was the fastest American to complete the feat. Amanda tells us how and why and what it took —…
S2E24 Meet Fasica Alemayehu: Water Worshipper
For the first 17 years of his life, Fasica Alemayehu lived and swam competitively in Ethiopia. But in 1986 his family left the country seeking a safer and brighter future. While he never stopped…
S2E23 Meet Thad Carhart: Writing About Place
It took Thad Carhart a long time to believe he could be a writer. He worked a whole slew of jobs from State Department interpreter to Apple marketer before he found his true love. During a…
S2E22 Meet Maggie Lonergan: Piloting Life
Maggie Lonergan got her start swimming at night and she still prefers nocturnal swims in the bay. Only problem: the sauna isn't open late enough...and she might just love the sauna more. Hear about…
S2E21 Meet Phil Gaal: Aging Graciously and Gratefully
In just a few days, on October 25th 2025, Phil Gaal will swim across the Golden Gate for the 16th time. That's a feat for anyone, of any age, but at 90, it's truly golden. Phil exudes a joy for life…
S2E20 Meet John Ingle: The Music Man
You may know him as the Dolphin Club's manager, but John Ingle is far more than the job title. He's also a professional musician, nature lover, chef, traveler, friend, spouse, proud Dad, and I'm sure…
S2E19 Meet the Kirks: Siblings Without Rivalry
Some siblings squabble. The Kirk siblings swim! And they've intentionally created a home away from home at the Dolphin Club where they can enjoy their passion for open water swimming and be together…
S2E18 Meet Jon Nakamura: The Escape Artist
Some people collect marble polar bear bricks. Others like Jon Nakamura prefer belt buckles -- especially brass ones with the Escape from Alcatraz logo on them. It's an iconic race and he's an iconic,…
S2E17 Meet Lindsay Stripling: The Artist's Way
Lindsay Stripling is an artist in more ways than one. Yes, she paints and illustrates as a passion and profession. But she also is honing the art of teaching, helping college students and adults to…
S2E16 Meet Rebecca Groves: Swimming in the City
We are quite a lucky bunch to have an urban swimming oasis at Aquatic Park. But there is still much of the San Francisco Bay where access is limited and swimming is forbidden. That's what Rebecca…
S2E15 Meet Zack McCune: Seeking and Finding Joy
Ever been on Wikipedia? Got thoughts on the Dolphin Club brand? Are there spirits in the wooden boats? What are young fathers thinking about? 15 or so minutes was nowhere enough time to cover the…
S2E14 Meet Laura Morton: Picturing Stories
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. With photojournalist Laura Morton it may be worth a whole lot more. Laura sees the world through her view finder and tells us all captivating stories…
S2E13 Meet Marie Sayles: Connecting to Nature and People
At every opportunity, including her current job at the Bay Area Ridge Trail, Marie Sayles encourages deeper and more meaningful connections to nature -- on land or in water. She's always inspiring…
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2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club has published 57 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 16m.
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