{"id":625770,"date":"2025-11-09T06:06:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T13:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=625770"},"modified":"2025-11-09T06:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T13:06:45","slug":"swim-tell-podcast-inside-nc-state-swimming-with-quintin-mccarty-and-kyle-ponsler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swim-tell-podcast-inside-nc-state-swimming-with-quintin-mccarty-and-kyle-ponsler\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim & Tell Podcast: Inside NC State Swimming with Quintin McCarty and Kyle Ponsler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swim & Tell Podcast: Inside NC State Swimming with Quintin McCarty and Kyle Ponsler<\/strong><\/p>\n

On this week\u2019s episode of the “Swim & Tell” podcast, North Carolina State swimmers Kyle Ponsler<\/strong> and Quintin McCarty<\/strong> dive into meet-week superstitions, secret team traditions, what makes their training environment unique, and more.<\/p>\n

Get an inside look at what one of the top NCAA teams is focusing on this year, including their mission to take back the ACC title. They also highlight which swimmers to watch<\/a> this season and share what makes their team culture stand out.<\/p>\n

McCarty and Ponsler also share the fun, off-the-deck moments, like being recognized on the football field in Speedos in front of 60,000 fans.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered what an 11-time NCAA All-American and six-time ACC champion orders from McDonald\u2019s before a meet? McCarty reveals his go-to pre-race McDonald\u2019s order.<\/p>\n

Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, advice for young swimmers, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of swimming in college or just wanting a peek inside one of the top swim programs.<\/p>\n

Watch on Youtube:<\/p>\n