Olympics.com Podcast
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIt's another exciting year of Olympics.com podcasts. We are looking forward to offering you another season of the best Olympic stories, with the Paris Games being the big highlight of 2024.
The show will have great guests, the episodes will dig deep into the topic, the Olympics, Olympians, and sports. We’ll, of course, be truly global. Touching all 5 continents with our content.
We’ll pay close attention to all the key events, updating stories and backstories on and off the field of play. It’ll be an all-encompassing conversation and we will signpost you to some of our outstanding original feature programming across all our Olympics.com platforms.
So much to see, so much to enjoy. Be prepared to be entertained and inspired!
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Paralympic medallist Amy Purdy speaks to inspirational IOC Young Leaders
April 20, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBParalympian and motivational speaker Amy Purdy talks to IOC Young Leaders about their own journeys and how they’re driving change in the areas of gender equality, peace building, inclusion and sustainability. This sample of the 'We Have a Goal' podcast series showcases the four episodes supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Panasonic. Listen to all of them at Olympics.com/podcast
More than a movie: Jamaica bobsleigh legend Chris Stokes on legacy of 'Cool Runnings'
April 14, 2022 09:17 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBNelson 'Chris' Stokes was one of the original members of the 'Cool Runnings' Jamaica bobsleigh team who captured the world's imagination at Calgary 1988. Now, it's his mission to make his country genuine top 10 contenders in the world.
Paula Moltzan - the alpine skier with a second chance
April 05, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBPaula Moltzan is a US skier who specialises in slalom. She learnt how to ski on the same slope as Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn. In 2015, Paula became the junior world champion but her lifelong dream of being a pro skier was put under threat when she was cut from the US team. She decided to go to college and continued racing. Eventually - her determination and skill earned her a place back on the team. At Beijing 2022, she became an Olympian. We spoke to her during Beijing 2022 to...
Gus Kenworthy and Elana Meyers-Taylor on Beijing 2022
March 30, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBGus Kenworthy is an Olympic silver medallist freeskier. After a long career, representing both USA and Great Britain, he has retired the from sport. We talk movies, being an Olympian, and more. Elana Meyers Taylor's journey to Beijing 2022 was incredible. After taking a break from the sport to become a mother, she returned to take a silver and bronze Olympic bronze medal home to the USA from China. She continued to breastfeed her son Nico, battled against a positive COVID test on a...
Brittany Bowe plus figure skating world champs preview
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBSpeed skater Brittany Bowe of the USA made headlines across the world before the Olympics. An act of incredible sportsmanship saw her give up her place earned at U.S. trials to her friend Erin Jackson. She talks about her own Olympic bronze medal and why she claims no part in Jackson's gold. Plus, we hear from Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France who won the Olympic gold medal in style in the ice dance ahead of the word championships in Montpellier from 23 March. ...
IPC President Andrew Parsons looks back on Beijing 2022
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBInternational Paralympics President Andrew Parsons sat down with us just before the closing ceremony at Beijing 2022. We speak about peace through sport, widening female participation, and more. Plus, Andrea Macri from Italy's para ice hockey team outlines why his goal for gold at Milano Cortina 2026 will be very difficult.
Oyuna Uranchimeg: Finding strength in adverse times
March 09, 2022 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOyuna Uranchimeg saw a quote on Facebook one day. 'You never know how strong you are until that's the only choice you have,' it said. Nothing sums up her feelings towards her life more than this. Exactly 22 years ago, she was visiting the United States from Mongolia when she suffered a life changing car accident. She has spent the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Oyuna only took up wheelchair curling six years ago but she has excelled in the sport. So, aged 48, she goes to her fi...
Mike Schultz - inventing Paralympic success on all fronts
March 02, 2022 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBMike Schultz from the USA is a Paralympic gold medallist snowboarder. He was a professional snocross racer - where snowmobiles race in a motorcross style - but a bad accident saw him become an amputee and start a new life as an adaptive athlete. He applied his racing mind to maximising prosthetic equipment and he launched Biodapt. It's not uncommon for Mike to line up against a competitor with his equipment.
Evgenia Medvedeva and Jason Brown: A figure skating friendship forged in Toronto
February 23, 2022 05:30 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAfter the Olympics in 2018, both Jason Brown and Evgenia Medvedeva decided to move to Canada to train with legendary coaching team Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson. They made friends and, despite the pandemic, stayed in touch when life put them down different paths. They were reunited (briefly) at Beijing 2022 in person. But we decided to get them together for a catch up with journalist Katerina Kuznetsova.
Beijing 2022 (Bonus): Martin Fourcade and Frida Hansdotter
February 21, 2022 04:30 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBA final bonus podcast from Beijing 2022. We catch up with five time Olympic champion biathlete Martin Fourcade of France about Paris 2024 plans. And we speak to Frida Hansdotter about her new position on the IOC Athletes' Commission.
Beijing 2022: Alina Zagitova, Alysa Liu, and a figure skating review
February 19, 2022 17:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIt's the last day of competition at Beijing 2022 and the daily podcast from the Winter Olympics is all about figure skating. We hear from 2018 Olympic champion Alina Zagitova who is in China as a reporter. Plus, top U.S. finisher in the women's competition Alysa Liu. And also a wrap-up of all the figure skating action with our on the ground reporter Nick McCarvel.
Beijing 2022: How Gloria Kotnik lost the stress of competing to hit her best ever result
February 18, 2022 17:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt's a bumper daily podcast episode from the Winter Olympics in China today. Slovenian snowboarder Gloria Kotnik took an Olympic bronze medal in the parallel giant slalom. It was her best ever result in a career spanning 137 world cup races and three Olympic Games. After the last Olympics, she was burnout and in 2020 she took a career break to have a baby. Find out why it was the best decision she ever made.
Beijing 2022: Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries - two women from the two-woman bobsleigh
February 17, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBThe daily Olympic podcast from Beijing 2022 has the two impressive women heading up teams in the two-woman bobsleigh which starts today. Elana Meyers Taylor is four-time Olympic medallist for the USA who has found herself revitalised since becoming a mother - despite the big challenges she faces. Plus, Kaillie Humpries picked up her first Olympic gold medal since switch from Canada to the USA. We hear about her amazing victory in the monobob. Blog: https://olympics.com/en/news/spor...
Beijing 2022: China's big star Eileen Gu / Slovenian ski jumper Ursa Bogataj on surprise win
February 17, 2022 13:19 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBThe daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in China today contains two incredible skiers. Eileen Gu of China is looking to pick up her third Olympic medal of the Games in the women's freeski half pipe. She explains how she has coped mentally with the pressure in the past. Plus, Slovenia's Ursa Bogataj picked up two Olympic gold medals in ski jumping putting her on a par with alpine skiing great Tina Maze. Find out the ups and downs of her career finally led to elation.
Beijing 2022: Dave Ryding and Lucas Braathan preview the men's alpine skiing slalom
February 15, 2022 17:30 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBTwo amazing alpine skiers join our daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Dave Ryding cemented his place in British sporting history with a first ever FIS World Cup event win for Great Britain earlier in the season. It means he's in contention for the podium today. Plus, Norway's Lucas Braathen explains why he's so interested in the Japanese practice of kintsugi.
Beijing 2022: Birk Ruud gets inspirational / Anna Gasser talks nightmares
February 14, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China today welcomes Norwegian freeskier Birk Ruud. He won Olympic gold in the men's big air and made an emotional dedication to his late father. Find out why his dad is still an inspiration to him. Plus, Austria's Anna Gasser won the inaugural women's big air snowboard competition in PyeongChang 2018. She's competing in the slopestyle today with a completely different mindset than the last Olympics. Full Anna Gasser chat: https...
Beijing 2022: Meryl Davis on romantic performances / how two Olympians fell in love on ice
February 13, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBThere's love in the air from the official daily podcast at Beijing 2022. We celebrate Valentine's Day with the story of how Sofia Prosvirnova and Viktor Hald Thorup fell in love. Plus, Olympic champion Meryl Davis outlines her reasons why romance may well have evolved into something more sophisticated in figure skating's ice dance discipline.
Beijing 2022: Kaillie Humphries // Shaun White on last run // Paula Moltzan
February 12, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBThe daily podcast from the Winter Olympic Games in China today has three of the best athletes from the United States. Kaillie Humphries shares the difficulties facing women competing in bobsleigh ahead of the monobob. Shaun White takes us through his emotional last day. And alpine skier Paula Moltzan explains why you should never give up on your passion.
Beijing 2022: Why FEAR may be no bad thing with USA Mixed Team Aerials // Kamil Stoch on pressure
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe daily podcast from Beijing 2022 today showcases the USA's Olympic gold medal winning trio from the mixed team aerials. Ashley Caldwell, Chris Lillis, and Justin Schoenefeld live and train together. Find out just how these close bonds were formed through a love of sport. Plus, Three-time Olympic champion ski jumper Kamil Stoch of Poland gives his views on how to handle pressure. Full Kamil Stoch episode: https://olympics.com/en/podcast/podcast-kamil-stoch-ski-jumping-champion-in...
Beijing 2022: Shaun White - the last Olympic run
February 10, 2022 17:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBOur daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in China today welcomes three-time Olympic champion Shaun White. The chances of him capturing a fourth Olympic title seem difficult. But we've seen him beat the odds before. He explains why he decided to give it one last shot. Plus, we hear from figure skating expert Jackie Wong following Nathan Chen's victory in the men's singles.
Beijing 2022: Chloe Kim on her comeback plus Jaelin Kauf on going plastic free
February 09, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBTwo incredible athletes are featured on the daily podcast from Beijing 2022. Reigning Olympic champion in the women's halfpipe snowboard is Chloe Kim of the USA. She had a rough time after winning at PyeongChang 2018. But she's recovered to be one to watch today. Plus, Jaelin Kauf took a silver medal for Team USA in the women's moguls but she's also keen to convince people to go plastic free as much as they can. Listen now for some gentle encouragement...
Beijing 2022: Tess Coady and Jenise Spiteri on highs and lows of snowboarding
February 08, 2022 17:30 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThe daily podcast contains two snowboarders today. Australia's Tess Coady took a bronze medal in slopestyle - four years after she tore her ACL in a practice session at PyeongChang 2018. And Jenise Spiteri slept in a van without a heater for two winters to make her half pipe Olympic dream come alive. Get ready to be inspired!
Beijing 2022: Nathan Chen on mental health and Jakara Anthony after winning gold
February 07, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBOur daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in Beijing continues with figure skating superstar Nathan Chen who talks about how he loses himself in music during competition. "[Music] helps me just stay grounded, stay here and into what I'm trying to attempt," he said. Plus, Jakara Anthony reflects on her AMAZING women's moguls win as Australia celebrate their best day ever so far at the Winter Olympics. Full length Nathan Chen here: https://olympics.com/en/podcast/podcast-nathan-che...
Beijing 2022: Maame Biney and Red Gerard on dealing with pressure
February 06, 2022 16:30 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBThe daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in China is PACKED today. Short track speed skater Maame Biney of the USA shares some techniques for turning anxiety into joy. Plus, American team-mate Red Gerard talks about how he fell in love with contest snowboarding since becoming Olympic champion in slopestyle back at PyeongChang 2018.
Beijing 2022: Jamie Anderson talks slopestyle and tips to feel good
February 06, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBOur daily Beijing 2022 podcast continues with the USA's Jamie Anderson who is a double Olympic champion snowboarder from the USA. Jamie shares some tactics for feeling good, why it's ok to find support sometimes, and her hopes for the Winter Olympics in China. If you liked this - be sure to check out the full length episode.
Beijing 2022: Liu brothers - the short track speed skating Hungarians who speak Mandarin
February 04, 2022 16:10 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBOur daily podcast from the Winter Olympics in China features brothers Shaoang and Shaolin Liu. The pair became Olympic champions in the 5,000m relay at PyeongChang 2018. They are hoping to build on that success at Beijing 2022 as well as receive some support from the host country. Both brothers can speak fluent Mandarin due to living and training in China as youngsters. Also, find out every Olympic gold medal that can be won today!
Beijing 2022: Anna Shcherbakova - behind the dazzling figure skater
February 03, 2022 18:30 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThe daily podcast this time features reigning world champion figure skater Anna Shcherbakova. At 17, could she quad jump her way to Olympic glory? The ROC medal hopeful talks about how she is friends with her competitors, her first Olympic memories, and more. This is the third of our daily podcasts for the Winter Olympic Games at Beijing 2022, published on Friday 4th February, the day of the Opening Ceremony, and start of the skating Team Event.
Beijing 2022: Anna Shcherbekova - behind the dazzling figure skater
February 03, 2022 18:30 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThe daily podcast this time features reigning world champion figure skater Anna Shcherbekova. At 17, could she quad jump her way to Olympic glory? She talks about her how she is friends with her competitors, her first Olympic memories, and more.
Beijing 2022: Magic mogul skiing with Mikael Kingsbury
February 02, 2022 19:30 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBThe daily podcast continues with a throwback to the interview with Canadian mogul skier Mikael Kingsbury who has recovered from a spinal injury and is looking to retain his Olympic title.
Beijing 2022: Celebrate curling's Olympic return with GB's Bruce Mouat and Australia
February 01, 2022 18:00 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBTeam GB curler Bruce Mouat opens up about how coming out as gay eight years ago helped his confidence. Plus, we hear from Australian mixed doubles pair Tahili Gill and Dean Hewitt on the difficulties they've faced just making it to the Olympic rink. The first day of Olympic action is starting at Beijing 2022. The Olympic Channel Podcast is going daily for the duration. Let's go!!!
Mikael Kingsbury on perfecting mogul, spinal injury, and Beijing 2022
January 26, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOlympic champion Mikael Kingsbury is widely regarded as the most accomplished mogul skier in history. The Canadian has perfected the balance between style and speed that has led to a decade of dominance. Ash Tulloch joined Mikael for a chat about his recovery from a fractured vertebra, being recognised in Quebec, and how he mastered mogul skiing ahead of the Winter Olympics in China.
Red Gerard on growing up, snowboarding, and Beijing 2022
January 19, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBRed Gerard blasted onto the snowboarding scene as 17-year-old at PyeongChang 2018 when he won gold in slopestyle. Four years later, he's matured into one of the leading names in the USA team. He spoke to Ashlee Tulloch about the incident with his missing jacket, maturing on the circuit, and snowboarding culture.
Maame Biney on emotions, short track speed skating, and Beijing 2022
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBMaame Biney is a junior world champion short track speed skater from the USA. Back in 2017, Maame made history. She became the first Black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic speed skating team. Aged 18 - she went to PyeongChang 2018 also as the youngest member of the team ever. She was disappointed with the results but, four years later, she's ready for Beijing 2022.
Maame Biney on emotions, speed skating, and Beijing 2022
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBMaame Biney is a junior world champion speed skater from the USA. Back in 2017, Maame made history. She became the first Black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic speed skating team. Aged 18 - she went to PyeongChang 2018 also as the youngest member of the team ever. She was disappointed with the results but, four years later, she's ready for Beijing 2022.
Olympic champion Kamil Stoch on ski jumping, Beijing 2022, and living life
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBKamil Stoch is a three-time Olympic champion ski jumper from Poland. But he's not immune to feeling the pressure despite his incredible career. Ashlee Tulloch spoke to Kamil in November 2021 for a talk about why he cheers for Roger Federer and Liverpool football club, the valuable lessons contained in losing, and his dream dinner party.
Birgit Skarstein on living life to the maximum
December 29, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBirgit Skarstein is a Paralympic champion in rowing. She is also planning to represent Norway at Beijing 2022 and compete in cross country skiing. Her positivity is infectious . She likes to laugh and live life to its absolute fullest. She joins the podcast to talk about her plans for the Olympics, the viral video clip of her performing on Norway's version of Dancing with Stars, and mindset.
Podcast: Birgit Skarstein on living life to the maximum
December 29, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBirgit Skarstein is a Paralympic champion in rowing. She is also planning to represent Norway at Beijing 2022 and compete in cross country skiing. Her positivity is infectious . She likes to laugh and live life to its absolute fullest. She joins the podcast to talk about her plans for the Olympics, the viral video clip of her performing on Norway's version of Dancing with Stars, and mindset.
Anna Shcherbakova and Evgenia Medvedeva talk figure skating
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFigure skating has never been so breath-taking. Rising star Anna Shcherbekova and double Olympic silver medallist Evgenia Medvedeva break down why this Olympic season is one of the best we've ever witnessed.
Jamie Anderson on snowboarding, managing nerves, and the power within
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJamie Anderson is a snowboarder from the USA who is a double Olympic champion. She has won the coveted slopestyle title twice. Heading into the season, nearly four years on, she remains one of the top performers . In 2020, she became the female with the most medals in the history of the X Games. Away from snowboarding, Jamie is into yoga and meditation as ways to switch off. Ash Tulloch joined Jamie for a chilled-out chat. Anna Gasser episode
A catch up with Evgenia Medvedeva
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBEvgenia Medvedeva is a two-time Olympic silver medallist figure skater. Recently - she's taken a step away from competition to concentrate on some incredible shows in Russia. She sat down with Katerina Kuznetsova at the Rostelecom Cup to talk about missing competition, her relationship with social media, and who she would invite to her dinner party. Nathan Chen Podcast Previous podcast with Evgenia Bradie Tennell Podcast
Behind-the-scenes with Tom Daley and more at the Team GB Ball 2021
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBTom Daley, Max Whitlock, Aimee Fuller, and Chemmy Alcott reflect on 2021 and look forward to Beijing 2022 from the red carpet at the Team GB Ball 2021.
Podcast: Behind-the-scenes at the Team GB Ball 2021
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBTom Daley, Max Whitlock, Aimee Fuller, and Chemmy Alcott reflect on 2021 and look forward to Beijing 2022 from the red carpet at the Team GB Ball 2021.
Anna Gasser on snowboarding, mentality, and dream dinner party
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAnna Gasser is an Olympic champion snowboarder from Austria. She took up snowboarding aged 18 after training as a gymnast. Just a few years later - she was at the Olympics competing in slopestyle in 2014. She qualified in first place, but a fall saw her podium chances diminish. Four years later - she was one of the big favourites and managed to win an Olympic gold medal in big air at PyeongChang 2018. Now aged 30, she goes into the Olympic cycle as one of the most thoughtful, inspir...
Eileen Gu and a look at the park and pipe season
November 17, 2021 13:36 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBGU Ailing Eileen is her official name on the Olympic start list for freestyle skiing. American-born but representing China - she is one to look out for ahead of the Winter Olympic Games. 2021 has been epic for her and included her becoming the first rookie to win three medals at X Games. Away from the snow, the 18-year-old appeared on the cover of Vogue, went to the Met Gala, and got accepted to her dream college of Stanford. Ash Tulloch spoke to her about her incredible 2021 and l...
Elana Meyers Taylor talks monobob, motherhood, and motivation
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThree-time Olympic medallist Elana Meyers has enjoyed a stellar career. After PyeongChang 2018, Elana considered leaving the sport. But since giving birth to her son Nico - she felt invigorated and wanted to continue as an athlete. Evelyn Watta spoke to Elana about finding balance, the new Olympic discipline of monobob, and her activism.
Olympic champion brothers Shaolin and Shaoang Liu on defending their short track title
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's not often that you share an Olympic title win with your brother. Hungary's Shaolin and Shaoang Liu took gold in the men's 5,000m relay in short track speed skating back at PyeongChang 2018. Marina Dmukhovskaya spoke to them about Beijing 2022, their hopes of finding some local Chinese support at the Olympics, and Shaolin's infamous eyebrow / wink camera trick. Interview: https://olympics.com/en/news/short-track-stars-shaolin-and-shaoang-liu-interview Top five things to know: ...
Olympic champion brothers Shaolin and Shaoang Lin on defending their short track title
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's not often that you share an Olympic title win with your brother. Hungary's Shaolin and Shaoang Lin took gold in the men's 5,000m relay in short track speed skating back at PyeongChang 2018. Marina Dmukhovskaya spoke to them about Beijing 2022, their hopes of finding some local Chinese support at the Olympics, and Shaolin's infamous eyebrow / wink camera trick. Interview: https://olympics.com/en/news/short-track-stars-shaolin-and-shaoang-liu-interview Top five things to know: ...
Shaun White on return to snowboarding, Beijing 2022, and stillness
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWith 100 days to go until the Winter Olympic Games officially start in Beijing, China, snowboarding legend Shaun White talks about his decision to attempt to make a fifth Olympic Games. The three-time Olympian spoke about spending time with his new girlfriend: Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev. Plus, the 35-year-old talks about how he plans to take care of his body during the unforgiving U.S. Olympic qualification process.
Figure skater Nathan Chen looks ahead to Beijing 2022
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBFigure skating superstar Nathan Chen of the USA has won the world title three times, picked up a team Olympic bronze medal, and took home the Grand Prix Final title three times. He somehow manages to find time to train on the ice, skateboard and play a little bit of guitar. For the moment, he is truly focused on Beijing 2022 and the start of the Olympic season. Nathan joined Nick McCarvel to play a few tunes on his guitar and have a chat.
Simone Biles - the interview from the Gold Over America tour
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSimone Biles' decision to prioritise her own mental health was one of the biggest talking points of the Olympic Games in Japan. She joined Scott Bregman to talk about mental health and what to expect from her tour. Plus, we read her some 'sweet tweets'. Video: Simone Biles for World Mental Health Day Article: Simone Biles on sparking mental health conversation: "We're going through it together." Article: Simone Biles delivers powerful message in Gold Over America Tour