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DefyingTheOdds

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Join us as we indulge in the stories of professional athletes to find out what it takes to make it.

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Episodes

Etienne Geoffroy-Gagnon | Freestyle Skiing | DTO

June 07, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MB

Today we are grateful to have Etienne Geoffroy-Gagnon on as a guest. We will explore Etienne’s story of growing up in the Yukon to competing at the world cup for freestyle skiing. Join us on this journey as we learn how he defied the odds.

Sean McCarron | Basketball | DTO

May 31, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 142 MB

Today we are grateful to have Sean McCarron on as a guest. We will explore Sean’s story of growing up and playing basketball in BC against other high-level athletes.  Join us on this journey as we learn how he defied the odds.

Jeane Lassen | Olympic Weightlifter | DTO

May 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Today we are grateful to have Jeane Lassen on as a guest. We will explore Jeane’s story of growing up in the Yukon to going to the Olympics for Weightlifting. And at the end of the episode, we will have our inaugural Friendzone Segment with a friend of ours: Rastus Maxfield. Join us on this journey as we learn how she defied the odds.

Zach Bell | Olympic Cyclist | DTO

May 17, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 63.9 MB

Today we are grateful to have Zach Bell on as a guest. We will explore Zach’s story of growing up in the Yukon to going to the Olympics for Cycling. And at the end of the episode, we will hear from one of his coaches who he mentions in the podcast. Join us on this journey as we learn how he defied the odds.

Dahria Beatty | Olympic Cross Country Skier | DTO

May 10, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MB

This week we had the opportunity to interview Dahria Beatty about her journey to the Olympics for Cross Country Skiing.  We explore her multi-sport childhood in Whitehorse, Yukon and her journey to becoming an Olympian.

Jeremy McCulloch | Professional Basketball | DTO

May 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

This week we had the opportunity to interview Jeremy McCulloch about his journey playing basketball.  We explore his childhood in British Columbia, Canada and his journey to becoming a professional basketball player who played in the NCAA and in Europe.

DefyingTheOddsPodcast Trailer

May 01, 2021 23:10 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Join us Monday, May 3rd for the first episode of the defying the odds podcast and learn how to defy the odds.