Olympic Outsider podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Renegade documentation from the streets of Vancouver at parties, games, events, concerts, protests, and beer gardens. Host Dave Olson AKA Uncle Weed is an experienced Olympic pundit and pioneer of social media at Olympics since Nagano 1998.
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Episodes
Tokyo’s “Lonely” Olympics and the Mess Left Behind on theBreaker.news podcast
August 08, 2021 03:53Olympics are over if you want it. Pod’d some thoughts with Vancouver journalist Bob Mackin a few days ago about the lay of the land here in Japan and the cognitive dissonance between Tokyo2020 Olympics on TV and for the people hosting/ paying for it. As such, i call it “The Lonely Olympics”.
Scenes of Tokyo Olympic Life in Japan on CKNW Radio, Vancouver
August 03, 2021 02:27Okayama Calling ~ DaveO on the Air Another talkie talkie scene report about Tokyo2020 Olympics from Japan on CKNW 980 AM radio Vancouver from Monday Aug 2nd, 5PM PDT (or Aug 3rd Tues 9AM JST) with Martin Strong / embedded and downloadable for your convenience. No shortage of topics & conundrums ? Discussed: medal and … Continue reading Scenes of Tokyo Olympic Life in Japan on CKNW Radio, Vancouver →
Countdown to Tokyo 202x Olympics with “Scene Report” on CKNW Radio, Vancouver
July 13, 2021 02:00 - 9.87 MBGet your ears on and listen to Tokyo Olympics “scene report” chat with Jody Vance on Vancouver news/talk radio 980AM from July 12th afternoon PST, July 13th 9-ish AM JST. A few notes to go with: Covered a lot of ground but so much more. Looking forward to keeping you up-to-date from regular folks’ point … Continue reading Countdown to Tokyo 202x Olympics with “Scene Report” on CKNW Radio, Vancouver →
Tokyo Olympics (+ Beijing) and IOC Hubris on theBreaker.news podcast
June 02, 2021 01:55 - 25.3 MBtheBreaker.news Podcast: Five-ring circus controversy in Japan and China I talked about the Tokyo Olympics with Bob Mackin – who I first connected with leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics when he did an article featuring Kris Krüg and I talking about citizen documentation campaign which eventually became True North Media House. This segment … Continue reading Tokyo Olympics (+ Beijing) and IOC Hubris on theBreaker.news podcast →
Talking Tokyo Olympic conundrums on CKNW Radio, Vancouver
May 27, 2021 03:20 - 17.9 MBOh listen… i talked about Tokyo Olympics and various conundrums with Jody Vance on CKNW AM Radio in Vancouver. Wanted to share the feelings of deceit and frustration the the residents of Japan are feeling with IOC’s demands for “sacrifice”, more doctors, volunteers and threats of penalties if cancelled/delayed. Suggestions: delay until Oct or later … Continue reading Talking Tokyo Olympic conundrums on CKNW Radio, Vancouver →
One Year After Olympics on News 1130 – Olympic Outsider #30
February 15, 2011 05:13 - 1.48 MBLeading up to the 1 year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, I appeared in a short segment on a Vancouver radio station News 1130 for an Olympic flashback series to examine the legacies + discussed social media as a whole and covering the Games. Listen: One Year After Olympics on News 1130 – Olympic Outsider … Continue reading One Year After Olympics on News 1130 – Olympic Outsider #30 →
Citizen Media Making at Vancouver Olympics on CBC Radio 1 – Olympic Outsider #29
March 15, 2010 11:20 - 5.42 MBBring your own mic for: Citizen Media Making at Vancouver Olympics – Dave on CBC Radio One – Olympic Outsider #29 (.mp3, 5:40) On a busy night during the Olympics, i headed over to Canada North hospitality house with a group of True North Media House documenters. Tagging along was a CBC crew including the charming reporter … Continue reading Citizen Media Making at Vancouver Olympics on CBC Radio 1 – Olympic Outsider #29 →
Singing Goose from Canada’s North – Olympic Outsider #28
March 03, 2010 14:45 - 20.2 MBListen: Singing Goose from Canada’s North – Olympic Outsider #28 (.mp3, 8:40) At Canada’s Northern House, Dave gets schooled on life in Inuvut NWT by singer Leanne Goose including igloo church, endless days and night, Muktuk and Mukluks plus schools, stores, medical care, shopping at the end of the Dempster highway. More Singing Goose: http://www.leannegoose.com/ Subscribe: Olympic Outsider … Continue reading Singing Goose from Canada’s North – Olympic Outsider #28 →
Legend of Muk Muk with Mr. Mann – Olympic Outsider #27
March 03, 2010 14:34 - 10.2 MBDon’t believe everything you hear: Legend of Muk Muk with Mr. Mann – Olympic Outsider #26 (.mp3, 4:20) At Canada’s Northern House, Dave enjoys Boris Mann’s annotations about the legendary delicacy of muk muk and thoughts about flying Saskatchewanians, neglected cultures, hospitality houses with tasty food and recollections of Torino 2006. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Gold Medal Sunday Morning – Olympic Outsider #26
March 01, 2010 05:51 - 1.13 MBWake up early for beer and gold: Gold Medal Sunday Morning – Olympic Outsider #26 (.mp3, 7:22) On the final official day of the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Dave steps outside during the 2nd intermission of the gold medal men’s hockey game between Canada and USA to recap the previous days and look ahead to … Continue reading Gold Medal Sunday Morning – Olympic Outsider #26 →
Final Olympic Lap from the Ozone – Olympic Outsider #25
February 28, 2010 13:58 - 1.35 MBTake a Lap for: Final Olympic Lap from the Ozone – Olympic Outsider #25 (.mp3, 8:50) From the Richmond Ozone after a stint at the Heineken Holland House, Dave recaps Canada’s huge medal haul with @theWoodduck in between sets by The Dudes and The Stills. Topics include snowboard, speed skating, hockey and beer. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider … Continue reading Final Olympic Lap from the Ozone – Olympic Outsider #25 →
Oly-nomics and Goodtimes w/ Hammer Bob – Olympic Outsider #24
February 28, 2010 05:04 - 13.3 MBCross the inlet for: Oly-nomics and Goodtimes w/ Hammer Bob – Olympic Outsider #24 (.mp3, 14:06) On the Seabus, Dave talks with accredited reporter and Olympic veteran Bob “The Hammer” Mackin about narrative around the Games, controversy about costs, ROI, government grandstanding, VANOC’s manner of acting, and sports which blew him away. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast … Continue reading Oly-nomics and Goodtimes w/ Hammer Bob – Olympic Outsider #24 →
Share the Land and Survive the Slovakians – Olympic Outsider #23
February 27, 2010 12:03 - 1.57 MBSurvive the experience: Share the Land and Survive the Slovakians – Olympic Outsider #23 (.mp3, 8:31) With scant days remaining, Dave takes a break in the 2nd intermission of Canada vs Slovakia to recap a perfect 24 hours of hockey, perogies, medals, bobsleigh, Burton Cummings, and the great feeling of kindness in the city of … Continue reading Share the Land and Survive the Slovakians – Olympic Outsider #23 →
Festive Bunting and White Tents (lost preview) – Olympic Outsider #22
February 25, 2010 00:50 - 2.79 MBBe your own media: Festive Bunting and White Tents (lost preview) – Olympic Outsider #22 Streetside observations before the Olympics started including documentation of street art, city changes, graphic design and hospitality under construction while city workers hang Winter Games flags on street light poles on East Hastings St. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Interviewed by JMV at Flickr meetup – Olympic Outsider #21
February 25, 2010 00:40 - 3.36 MBBe a guest for: Interviewed by JMV at Flickr meetup – Olympic Outsider #21 (.mp3, 3:30) Transit and craft enthusiast Jason Vanderhill interviews Dave O at the Flickr/Yahoo meetup at the Mini building in Yaletown and they discuss highlights, hockey, hospitality, Seabus, having a beer in the park and give thanks to Belgians. Photo by … Continue reading Interviewed by JMV at Flickr meetup – Olympic Outsider #21 →
Blondes in Viking Helmets etc. – Olympic Outsider #20
February 22, 2010 14:38 - 1.34 MBChoose your Viking for: Blondes in Viking Helmets etc. – Olympic Outsider #20 (.mp3, 9:04) An update at the end of Super Sunday from the noisy concourse of Canada Hockey Place in the 2nd intermission of Sweden vs Finland hockey game. Topics include hockey, regrouping, Vancouver’s culture, exhaustion, food and beverages. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Northern Canada Geography Lesson – Olympic Outsider #19
February 22, 2010 00:57 - 13.2 MBLearn your map for: Northern Canada geography lesson – Olympic Outsider #19 (.mp3, 5:36) Visiting with a cultural ambassador at Canada’s Northern House, Dave learns about geography and cultures of Canada’s 3 Northern Territories at the cultural hospitality house including narwahls, attendance, objectives and tourism. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Lunch with Gord and his new Dark Beer – Olympic Outsider #18
February 22, 2010 00:29 - 21.1 MBDrink your fill for: Lunch with Gord and his new Dark Beer – Olympic Outsider #18 (.mp3, 9:09) Post-lunch chat with master brewer Gord Rickards about his new dark lager including the process for creating a new variety, plus comparing tastes across Canada, the joys of seeing your name on a bottle, and his good … Continue reading Lunch with Gord and his new Dark Beer – Olympic Outsider #18 →
Observations on Latvian Hockey and Poets – Olympic Outsider #17
February 21, 2010 10:06 - 1.15 MBWear your King ring for: Observations on Latvian Hockey and Poets – Olympic Outsider #17 (.mp3, 7:19) From the Latvia vs Slovakia Men’s Ice Hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Dave points out the passion of Latvian hockey fans and anecdotes about flags, dissident poets, king’s rings and visiting dignitaries during the … Continue reading Observations on Latvian Hockey and Poets – Olympic Outsider #17 →
G’night Shiny Vancouver – Olympic Outsider #16
February 20, 2010 15:58 - 967 KBTake the shortcut for: G’night Shiny Vancouver – Olympic Outsider #16 (.mp3, 5:48) Descriptions and miscellaneous observations about Vancouver’s reaction and interactions with the Olympic Winter Games including recent expeditions, urban transformation, international hospitality and transportation logistics while walking through the park en route to catch the Seabus. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Intrepid Olympic Documentation – Olympic Outsider #15
February 19, 2010 13:31 - 15.4 MBLaminate your badge for: Intrepid Olympic Documentation – Olympic Outsider #15 (.mp3, 6:02) Photographer John Biehler is documenting the Olympics as a BCIMC & TNMH accredited reporter covering protests, openings, cultural and hospitality houses, and other “besides the Olympics” events. He speaks about his workflow, public reaction and personal satisfaction. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Hockey talk from the Winter Club with Guy Kawasaki and Pals – Olympic Outsider #14
February 19, 2010 00:50 - 2.47 MBBook your ice time for: Hockey talk from the Winter Club with Guy Kawasaki and Pals – Olympic Outsider #14 (.mp3, 17:32) Almost 12 hours since I was in a hockey rink, now Thursday morning, I guess this must be day 7 of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Early morning at the North Shore Winter Club to … Continue reading Hockey talk from the Winter Club with Guy Kawasaki and Pals – Olympic Outsider #14 →
Recapping Olympic Hospitality and Reaction – Olympic Outsider #13
February 17, 2010 10:02 - 2.55 MBFind appropriate hospitality house for: Recapping Olympic Hospitality and Reaction – Olympic Outsider #13 (.mp3, 19:06) En route to Canada Hockey place for Russia vs. Latvia men’s hockey, Dave recaps the first 4-5 days of the Olympics and observations about protests, weather, public reaction, foibles and surprises and tips for goodtimes along the way. Subscribe: Olympic … Continue reading Recapping Olympic Hospitality and Reaction – Olympic Outsider #13 →
The Torch is Nigh! – Olympic Outsider #12
February 13, 2010 06:48 - 9.85 MBListen: The Torch is Nigh! – Olympic Outsider #12 (.mp3, 4:05) With the torch arriving, Dave continues describing the scene at the intersection of Main and Hastings including red tents in front of the Carnegie Library and the logistics of crowd control of a moveable torch parade coming across protesters. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Examining Main and Hastings – Olympic Outsider #11
February 13, 2010 04:41 - 15 MBSort out the conundrums for: Examining Main and Hastings – Olympic Outsider #11 (.mp3, 6:31) Hopping off the bus at Hastings and Main – the historic (and notorious) intersection – Dave documents the variety of folks awaiting the torch including housing/homeless advocates with red tents, the downtrodden in welfare hotels, society folks and cops. Subscribe: Olympic … Continue reading Examining Main and Hastings – Olympic Outsider #11 →
On the Ground at Molson House in Vancouver – Olympic Outsider #10
February 12, 2010 07:07 - 9.4 MBFind a free beer for: On the Ground at Molson House in Vancouver – Olympic Outsider #10 (.mp3, 10:08) With the Winter Olympics impending, Dave heads from Molson Hockey House, past a protest for In-Site safe injection clinic and riffs about social justice and the role of media at the Vancouver Winter Olympics including various … Continue reading On the Ground at Molson House in Vancouver – Olympic Outsider #10 →
Olympic Resistance Network Press Conference – recap + audio
December 02, 2008 20:19 - 26 MBRecording of the Olympic Resistance Network press conference on November 20, 2008, including: Arthur Manuel, Garth Mullins, James Lilly, Dustin Johnson, Carol Martin, Laura Track, Anita, Gord Hill… at the Anti-Poverty Committee office on Coast Salish land (know colloquially as Vancouver) downtown eastside neighbourhood. Plus separate clips for remarks by Chris Shaw and Joan Morelli. … Continue reading Olympic Resistance Network Press Conference – recap + audio →
High-Flying Canadian Snowboarder Crispin Lipscomb – Olympic Outsider #9
October 31, 2008 23:17 - 8.09 MBFly high for: High-Flying Canadian Snowboarder Crispin Lipscomb – Olympic Outsider #9 (.mp3, 8MB, 9:53) Recorded at the post-Turin Olympic flag tour in May 2006, top-placing Canadian half-pipe snowboarder Crispin Lipscomb talks to host Dave O about his Olympic experience, pre-race rituals and 2010 plans – plus offers insight into the Whistler lifestyle, future of the sport, … Continue reading High-Flying Canadian Snowboarder Crispin Lipscomb – Olympic Outsider #9 →
The Duff Man! – Olympic Laughs with the Gold Medal Skeleton-ist – Olympic Outsider #8
February 18, 2008 23:58Go downhill, fast! for: The Duff Man! – Olympic Laughs with the Superhero Skeleton-ist Duff Gibson – Olympic Outsider #8 Torino 2006 Skeleton Gold Medalist athlete Duff Gibson chats with Olympic Outsider host Dave Olson about having a beer named after him, life as a Calgary fireman, being Canada’s (and the world’s) oldest gold medalist, training for … Continue reading The Duff Man! – Olympic Laughs with the Gold Medal Skeleton-ist – Olympic Outsider #8 →
Olympic Outsider podcast subs available in iTunes, iPadio, RSS etc.
February 07, 2007 09:47The Olympic Outsider podcast is now available via iTunes for your convenience, ergo: iTunes Olympic Outsider podcast page iTunes Olympic Outsider direct subscribe link Some episodes are recording in almost-realtime via telephony to iPadio and converted to mp3 (and transcribed in some cases) on the fly (subsequently moved but still there for the archival record), … Continue reading Olympic Outsider podcast subs available in iTunes, iPadio, RSS etc. →
Oh Canada! from Vancouver City Hall – Olympic Outsider Bonus
March 30, 2006 05:18 - 2.1 MBSing along with: Oh Canada! from Vancouver City Hall – Olympic Outsider Bonus (.mp3, 1:31) More: photos by DaveO from Olympic Flag Reception / Ceremony Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Oslo Olympic Flag Ceremony – Olympic Outsider #7
March 11, 2006 04:09See it before it’s stolen: Oslo Olympic Flag Ceremony – Olympic Outsider #7 (.mp3, 19:00) Canada’s Governor General Michaëlle Jean (a Haitian refuge who immigrated to Quebec as a child) and Mayor Sam Sullivan were on hand – with a phalanx of officers of everykind – to reveal the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympic flag (which was … Continue reading Oslo Olympic Flag Ceremony – Olympic Outsider #7 →
Hockey Tourney Wrap-up w/ Dave and Dan – Olympic Outsider #6
February 27, 2006 00:03 - 14.8 MBJoin Dave and Dan and Bob and Doug for: Hockey Tourney Wrap-up with Dave and Dan – Olympic Outsider #6 (.mp3, 25:46) Wrapping up the Men’s and Women’s hockey tournaments from Torino 2006. Topics include: team leadership, puck possession, tactical strategies, tournament surprise teams, and a bit looking ahead to 2010. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Wrapping Up Torino XX Part 1 – Olympic Outsider #5
February 25, 2006 00:02 - 17.6 MBReflect upon the preceding days for: Wrapping Up XX Part 1 – Olympic Outsider #5 (.mp3, 38:19) Wrapping up performances of Torino 2006 with emphasis on Team Canada’s athletes. Topics include notable Men’s and Women’s performances in Luge, Skeleton, Bobsled, Curling, Short-Track Speedskating, & more w/ Dave, Dan Funboy and Banghi. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Quarter-final Hockey Predictions – Olympic Outsider #4
February 23, 2006 00:06Prepare to be incorrect for: Quarter-final Hockey Predictions – Olympic Outsider #4 (.mp3, 10:14) Quick wrap-up from the preliminary round of the Men’s hockey tournament with Dave Olson and Toadler from upstairs. Plus bold predictions for the quarter-final round and a wee bit more. Subscribe: Olympic Outsider podcast feed
Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3
February 21, 2006 01:14 - 17.2 MBRecall a wild ride with: Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3 (18:45, .mp3 ) Interview with 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics Gold Medalist and Snowboard legend Ross Rebagliati at a busy Symposium on Web 2.0 and the Future of Sport at Vancouver’s Take 5 Cafe. Dave asks Ross about the drug-testing … Continue reading Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3 →
Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3 (enhanced)
February 20, 2006 18:36 - 9.12 MBFollow along with: Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3 (18:45, .m4a “enhanced podcast” fortified with photos) An enhanced Olympic Outsider podcast with host Dave Olson visiting with 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics Gold Medalist and Snowboard legend Ross Rebagliati. Blurb: At a busy Symposium on Web 2.0 and the Future of Sport at … Continue reading Coffee talk with Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Outsider #3 (enhanced) →
Canadian Men Open With Win in Turin! – Olympic Outsider #2
February 16, 2006 00:00 - 14.7 MBDon’t be surprised: Canadian Men Open With Win in Turin! – Olympic Outsider #2 (.mp3, 9:44) Bleary-eyed after waking for the 4AM face-off, Dave Olson discusses the opening game of the Olympic hockey tournament in this 9:24 long podcast. Canada beat Italy 7-2 – After a slow start, Canada turned on the jets versus a hardworking and … Continue reading Canadian Men Open With Win in Turin! – Olympic Outsider #2 →
First Few Days of Torino 2006 – Olympic Outsider #1
February 13, 2006 00:20 - 29.8 MBStart the journey with: First Few Days of Torino 2006 – Olympic Outsider #1 (.mp3, 51:12) Olympic Outsider podcast featuring audio discourse and chatter the Winter Olympics sports with emphasis on Team Canada athletes – starting with coverage of Turin 2006. In episode #1, Host Dave Olson is joined by “Sweatpants Mark” to discuss recent noteworthy … Continue reading First Few Days of Torino 2006 – Olympic Outsider #1 →