Tim loves the Olympics podcast
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsI travel the country and talk to past and present Olympians, Paralympians, future Olympians, their coaches, and families. These are their stories, their journeys…And we're just along for the ride.
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Lex Gillette U.S. Paralympian Mini-Pod on new book: "No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision"
August 06, 2023 04:24 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBLex Gillette is this week's inspiring Mini-Pod episode guest. Lex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. A 5x Paralympian and a recipient of 5 Paralympic medals, Lex is not only a remarkable athlete but also the author of the empowering book "No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision: What blindness can teach us about risk and leadership." In this captivating literary work, Lex shares his journey of seeing beyond reality, facing ch...
#34 The U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships Part 2
June 15, 2023 18:10 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week on the podcast, journey into the world of Paralympics in Part 2 of the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships Presented by Toyota. Broadcasting from the prestigious Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Thanks to Kristen Gowdy and the exceptional staff at USOPC for facilitating this remarkable opportunity to bring you the stories of these incredible Paralympians. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast of the Paralympics or new to the concept...
#33 The U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships Part 1
May 29, 2023 23:05 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week on the podcast, journey into the world of Paralympics in Part 1 of the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships Presented by Toyota. Broadcasting from the prestigious Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Thanks to Kristen Gowdy and the exceptional staff at USOPC for facilitating this remarkable opportunity to bring you the stories of these incredible Paralympians. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast of the Paralympics or new to the concept ...
#32 Casey Ratzlaff US Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Player
April 23, 2023 06:46 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week on the podcast, we follow the journey of Casey Ratzlaff, a 2020 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Player from Wichita, Kansas. Despite being born with Spina Bifida, Casey has accomplished incredible feats in the world of wheelchair tennis. Throughout the episode, we delve into his journey from Wichita to the US Open and eventually the 2020 Paralympics. Casey shares his experiences, triumphs, and challenges as he navigates the world of wheelchair tennis at the highest level. Furthermor...
#31 Amanda McGrory US Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Part 2
April 02, 2023 21:44 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week on the podcast, Part 2 of the Amanda McGrory journey. Amanda shares her story of participating in 4 Paralympics, winning 7 Paralympic Medals, and having to give her first medal back. This is a two-part episode that delves deep into Amanda's journey, exploring the challenges she faced along the way and the hard work and dedication it took to achieve her goals. Listeners will be inspired by Amanda's tenacity and strength in overcoming adversity and achieving success. Join ...
#30 Amanda McGrory US Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Part 1
March 21, 2023 16:53 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis week on the podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amanda McGrory, a 4X Paralympian and 7X Paralympic Medalist. Amanda shares her story of waking up one day at the age of 5 and finding herself unable to walk, with doctors initially blaming her for her condition. Despite this setback, Amanda persevered and went on to become a world-class athlete. This is a two-part episode that delves deep into Amanda's journey, exploring the challenges she faced along the way and the hard work...
Mini-Pod Olympic pin collecting
March 13, 2023 22:56 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week on the podcast, I share how receiving an Olympic pin as a child sparked my love for the Olympics, and how now I have the opportunity to give back by discussing Olympic pin collecting with experts in the field. The guests on the show include Scott Reed and Don Bigsby from the "Olympin Collectors Club" and Mario Simonson, the owner, and CEO of Honav USA. They discuss the history of Olympic pin collecting, the different types of pins, and tips for those who are interested in collectin...
#29 Michelle Dusserre Farrell U.S. Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
February 28, 2023 21:03 - 45 minutes - 62 MBThis week on the podcast we talk with Michelle Dusserre Farrell, she's a 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist for the US in team gymnastics and current Athlete, Curatorial, and USOPM Programs at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. The conversation delves into Farrell's Olympic journey in the 1980s, including the "Mary Lou Retton effect" on USA Gymnastics and her role in the 1986 Mitch Gaylord gymnastics movie classic "American Anthem." Listeners will also gain insight into Farrell's current role...
Mini-Pod “Rivalry Series” USA vs. Canada women's hockey
January 28, 2023 12:35 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod, the 2022-23 “Rivalry Series” USA vs. Canada in women's hockey. We talk with US coach John Wroblewski. And from team US Cayla Barnes, Kali Flanagan, and Megan Keller. From team Canada Sarah Nurse and Jocelyne Larocque. It’s a brief history and interesting conversation on the importance of this series and what it has done for women’s hockey all over the world. And if you like the podcast. Please leave a review. It really helps. And as always, thank you for your...
#28 John Harrington and Rob McClanahan 1980 US Hockey Team
January 18, 2023 11:11 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBDo you believe in miracles? YES!! Two of my dream guests are on the podcast this week. From the 1980 US Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team, John Harrington and Rob McClanahan. They are here to promote the Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp coming to Lake Placid in April. Plus, I get to fanboy out and ask all those questions I’ve been dying to know. Like, what are “Brooksisms”, walk me through the last 10 minutes of the “Miracle on Ice” game. And of course, Where do you keep your gold medal? If ...
#27 McKenzie Coan US Paralympic Swimmer Part 2
January 14, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWelcome to season number 3 of the podcast. We are starting off this season with a two-part special episode with McKenzie Coan. Mckenzie is a 3x Paralympian and a 6x Paralympic medalist for the US in Swimming. McKenzie was diagnosed at 19 days old with a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, otherwise known as brittle bone disease. This condition causes Mckenzie’s bone to break easily, doctors said that McKenzie would never walk, never sit upright, never talk, and maybe not even live a ve...
#26 McKenzie Coan US Paralympic Swimmer Part 1
January 09, 2023 20:01 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWelcome to season number 3 of the podcast. We are starting off this season with a two-part special episode with McKenzie Coan. Mckenzie is a 3x Paralympian and a 6x Paralympic medalist for the US in Swimming. McKenzie was diagnosed at 19 days old with a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, otherwise known as brittle bone disease. This condition causes Mckenzie’s bone to break easily, doctors said that McKenzie would never walk, never sit upright, never talk, and maybe not even live a ve...
SPECIAL Mini-Pod The Greg Louganis Auction
November 15, 2022 06:53 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBSPECIAL mini-pod this week with 4x Olympian and 5x Olympic medalist for the US in diving, the “GOAT”, Greg Louganis. Greg joins us to talk about the Greg Louganis Auction and tell some personal stories about some of the personal items he has up for auction and sale. The auction runs from November 11th – December 4th, 2022. Listen to the podcast while you view the items at www.greglouganis.com . And hear Greg tells some great stories about some of the over 50 personal items up for auctio...
#25 Jamal Hill US Paralympic Swimmer
July 07, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week on the podcast Jamal Hill. Jamal is a 2020 Paralympic Bronze medalist for the US in the 50-meter freestyle. What if your dream was to be an Olympic swimmer? And when people saw you, they saw everything an Olympic swimmer should have. Height 6’4, muscles like a Greek god. But you had a secret. A physical disability that no one could see. How long would you pursue your dream? This is Jamal’s journey to his Olympic dream. It’s an amazing story. And as always, thank you for your suppor...
Beijing Catch Up with Benjamin Alexander
June 08, 2022 20:16 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBA special Mini-Pod “Beijing Catch Up”. We catch up with past podcast guest Benjamin Alexander. Benjamin or “Benji” to his friends, just became the first Alpine Ski Racer to represent Jamaica in the Winter Olympics. We catch up on how he made the Jamaican Olympic team, being Jamaica’s flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies, how he became a social media sensation in China, and finally competed in his first Olympic games. This is an awesome story you won’t soon forget. And as always ...Thank you...
Mini-Pod Sgt. Justin Olsen coach US Bobsled and Skeleton
January 30, 2022 09:14 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week on the mini-pod Sgt. Justin Olsen. Sgt. Olsen is a 3X US Olympian and 2010 Olympic gold medalist in 4-Man Bobsled. And now he’s the push coach for USA Bobsled and Skeleton going to his 4th Olympics. If you ever wondered how to get into push sports. This podcast is for you. Thanks to the US Army and the Army’s World Class Athlete Program for having Sgt. Olsen on the podcast. And as always, thank you for your support. US ARMY www.goarmy.com Instagram: @GoArmy Facebook: GoArmy A...
#24 Jack Wallace US Sled Hockey
January 26, 2022 07:33 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBThis week on the podcast Jack Wallace. Jack is a 2018 Paralympic gold medalist for the US in Sled Hockey. From a boating accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. To a Paralympic gold medalist. Jack’s story of beating the odds and reaching his dreams is truly inspirational. This is a journey you won’t soon forget. And as always, thank you for your support. Jack Wallace Instagram: @JWallace_USA Twitter: @JWallace_USA Facebook: @JWallace_USA US...
#23 Steve Mesler US four-man bobsleigh
December 17, 2021 06:30 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBThis week on the podcast Steve Mesler. Steve is a 3X Olympian for the US in the four-man bobsleigh. And as part of the team that won the US its first gold medal in the four-man bobsleigh in 62 years. Steve is here to promote his amazing non-profit called “Classroom Champions”. Bringing Schools and athletes together. Thank you for your support Classroom Champions www.classroomchampions.org [email protected] Twitter: @SteveMesler Tim Loves the Olympics Instagra...
Mini-Pod John Moffet US Swimming Legend
December 10, 2021 09:31 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod John Moffet. John is a 2X Olympian, former world & Olympic swimming record holder. And a 3X Emmy winner. John is here to promote the new virtual video program with our friends at Ready, Set, GOLD! Virtual video lessons from Olympians and Paralympians. And it’s FREE. And as always ...Thank you for your support John Moffet John’s Podcast - Sports + Life + Balance Instagram – @John_Moffet27 Ready, Set, GOLD! Readysetgold.net Tim Loves the Olympics ...
Mini-Pod Molly Schaus Olympic Goaltender & Entrepreneur
December 06, 2021 20:11 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Molly Schaus. Molly is a 2X Olympian and a 2X Olympic silver medalist for Team USA in Women’s Ice Hockey. We are so happy to have Molly back on the show to talk about her new company she co-founded called “Movement In A Box”. It’s a box that comes to your house in the mail that provides purposeful movement and learning activities for children ages 3-6. I know I’m not good at explaining it. But Molly is. Give a listen and help support an Olympians new dream. And she ...
Mini-Pod David Garza. US 7 A Side Soccer Paralympian
December 06, 2021 04:19 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod David Garza. David is a US 7 A Side Soccer Paralympian. David’s journey to becoming a Paralympian is both amazing and tragic. And really shows the will of the human spirit. David is also on to promote the new virtual video program with our friends at Ready, Set, GOLD! Virtual video lessons from Olympians and Paralympians. And it’s FREE. And as always ...Thank you for your support David Garza Instagram - @11DNG14 Facebook - @ DavidGarza Read...
Tokyo catch up with Joe Delagrave
November 13, 2021 00:09 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBA special Mini-Pod series “Tokyo Catch Up”. We catch up with past podcast guests who competed at the Tokyo Olympic/Paralympic games. We talk about what it was like training and competing during a pandemic. What was the athlete’s village was like and how was the experience overall? Our first guest is no stranger to the podcast. He is a 2X Wheelchair Rugby Paralympian and co-captain of the US Wheelchair Rugby team. Our buddy Joe Delagrave. And as always ...Thank you for your support Joe Dela...
Mini-Pod Ajeé Wilson, US 800m middle-distance runner
October 13, 2021 06:10 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Ajeé Wilson. Ajeé is a 2X US Olympian in the 800m in track & Field. We talk about training during a pandemic. And how different the 2020 Toyoko Olympics were compared to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Thanks, to Thorne for having Ajeé on the podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support Ajeé Wilson Instagram -@ ajeelenee Facebook - @ AjeeWilson Twitter - @ ajeelenee Thorne www.thorne.com Instagram - @thornehealth Tim Loves the Olympics ...
Mini-Pod Oksana Masters Summer/Winter Paralympian
August 30, 2021 16:12 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Oksana Masters. She’s a 5x Paralympian and an 8x medalist. Remember when everybody loved Bo Jackson because he played 2 sports (Football & Baseball). Well, Oksana has competed at the Paralympics in 3 different sports. Rowing, Skiing, and Cycling. Move over Bo, Here’s Oksana. Oksana Masters Instagram: @oksanamasters Twitter: @OksanaMasters Secret Deodorant Instagram: @secretdeodorant Twitter: @SecretDeodorant #Watchme Tim Loves the Olympics Instagr...
Mini-Pod First Lieutenant Amber English, Gold medal US Skeet Shooter
August 27, 2021 21:11 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod First Lieutenant Amber English. After not qualifying for the last 2 Olympics, Amber refocused her efforts and joined the Army. And at her first Olympics, she did not disappoint. Winning the gold medal in the Women’s Skeet Shooting and setting a new Olympic record with 56 hits. AMBER ENGLISH Instagram: @AmberEnglish US Army’s World Class Athlete Program www.armywcap.com Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram - @tltopodcast Twitter - @tltopodcast Facebook - ...
#22 Cody Jones US Paralympic javelin thrower
August 23, 2021 06:11 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week on the Podcast Cody Jones. Cody is a 2016 US Paralympian in the javelin. Cody has cerebral palsy, and this is his journey from high school baseball player to Paralympian and finally to the author of his own children’s book. “Henry Makes it on Top” And as always, thank you for your support. Cody Jones Instagram – @CodyMichaelUSA Facebook - @CodyMichaelUSA Website- CodyMichaelJones.com Candice Jones (Cody’s Mom) Facebook - @CandiceJones Cody’s book “Henry Makes it on Top” ...
#21 Cody Jones US Paralympic javelin thrower
August 23, 2021 06:11 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week on the Podcast Cody Jones. Cody is a 2016 US Paralympian in the javelin. Cody has cerebral palsy, and this is his journey from high school baseball player to Paralympian and finally to the author of his own children’s book. “Henry Makes it on Top” And as always, thank you for your support. Cody Jones Instagram – @CodyMichaelUSA Facebook - @CodyMichaelUSA Website- CodyMichaelJones.com Candice Jones (Cody’s Mom) Facebook - @CandiceJones Cody’s book “Henry Makes it on Top” ...
#20 Brent Hayden Canadian Swimmer
August 20, 2021 04:55 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the Podcast Brent Hayden. Brent is a 4x Olympic swimmer from Canada and A 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 100 m Freestyle. Brent initially retired after the London Olympics in 2012 and returned to the pool seven years later at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. And became the oldest swimmer to ever go sub-48 seconds in the men’s 100 free at the age of 37. Such a great story. As always ...Thank you for your support. BRENT HAYDEN Instagram: @thebrenthayden Facebook - @ thebren...
#21 Brent Hayden Canadian Swimmer
August 20, 2021 04:55 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the Podcast Brent Hayden. Brent is a 4x Olympic swimmer from Canada and A 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 100 m Freestyle. Brent initially retired after the London Olympics in 2012 and returned to the pool seven years later at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. And became the oldest swimmer to ever go sub-48 seconds in the men’s 100 free at the age of 37. Such a great story. As always ...Thank you for your support. BRENT HAYDEN Instagram: @thebrenthayden Facebook - @ thebren...
#20 US Swimmers Caeleb Dressel & Regan Smith
August 13, 2021 18:38 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week on the Podcast US Swimmers Caeleb Dressel & Regan Smith talk about their Tokyo Olympic experience. Thanks to our friends at Speedo for getting Caeleb & Regan on the podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Caeleb Dressel Instagram – @CaelebDressel Regan Smith Instagram - @ReganSmith4 Speedo Instagram - @Speedousa Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram - @tltopodcast Twitter - @tltopodcast Facebook - @tltopodcast
Mini-Pod Katie Rainsberger, Long-distance runner
August 09, 2021 05:28 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Katie Rainsberger. Katie is a Long-distance runner, 13-time All-American and she has her eyes set on Paris 2024. In this episode, you’ll learn what it takes to just have a shot at your Olympic dreams. And nothing is promised. Thanks, to Thorne for having Katie on the podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Katie Rainsberger Instagram -@KatieRaines_7 Thorne www.thorne.com Instagram - @thornehealth Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram - @t...
Mini-Pod Gail Devers US Track & Field
August 03, 2021 02:24 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Gail Devers. She’s a 5X Olympian, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. We talk about everything from Back\Back Olympic 100-meter titles, her battle with Graves' disease, and “I Love Lucy”. Thanks for Thorne having Gail on the podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Gail Devers Instagram - @imgaildevers Facebook - @GailDevers Thorne www.thorne.com Instagram - @thornehealth Tim Loves the Olym...
SPECIAL EPISODE Dominique Dawes US gymnastic great
July 29, 2021 16:08 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSPECIAL EPISODE Today is July 29th, 2021 the day of the Women’s Gymnastics Individual All-Around at the Tokyo Olympics. And we have a very special episode with US gymnastic great Dominique Dawes. She is the Executive Producer of the Docuseries “Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts”. This Podcast was supposed to come out later this week. But with all that is happening in Tokyo, it is more important than ever to get this podcast out and bring attention to this series. And as always ......
Mini-Pod "LFG" Documentary Film
July 10, 2021 02:40 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Academy Award-Winning Filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine & Sean Fine. They have a new documentary out called “LFG”. It follows members of the US Women’s National Team as they sue the United States Soccer Federation for pay discrimination. It’s pretty amazing. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Adrea & Sean Instagram – @ChangeContent Facebook - @ChangeContent Twitter - @ChangeContent Special Thanks to Instagram – @HBOMax @CNN Facebook – @HBOMax ...
Mini-Pod Rose Lavelle U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
July 04, 2021 21:07 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Rose Lavelle. Rose is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. And was named the 6th Top player in the world at the 2019 FIFA Football Awards. So she’s pretty good. Thanks to Icyhot for helping us have Rose on the podcasts. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Rose Lavelle Instagram – @lavellerose Facebook - @roselavelle Twitter - @roselavelle Thanks Icyhot Instagram – @Icyhot Facebook – @Icyhot Twitter - @Icyhot Website - Icyh...
Mini-Pod US National Wheelchair Rugby Team
June 23, 2021 06:53 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod members of the US National Wheelchair Rugby Team going to Tokyo. Chuck Aoki, Chuck Melton, and Joe Delagrave. This episode is a crash course on Wheelchair Rugby. How it’s played, who can play, and who is their biggest competition going to be in Tokyo. So sit back and learn about the great sport of Wheelchair Rugby. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Wheelchair Rugby links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSzFmlWgVsM Wheelchair Rugby Gold Medal Game...
#19 Ginny Thrasher Olympic Air Rifle
June 19, 2021 06:10 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week on the Podcast Ginny Thrasher. At the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio, Ginny shocked the world by winning the first gold medal at the Rio Games. Ginny’s gold came in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle. Now, this is not a Podcast about guns as much as it is a journey story about finding yourself in sports. At one time Ginny did not think there was a place for her in sports. Now she’s an Olympic gold medalist. Such a great story. As always ...Thank you for your support. GINNY THRASHER Instagr...
Mini-Pod Brianna Decker US Women's Hockey
June 06, 2021 04:10 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Brianna Decker. Brianna is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team. She’s a 2X Olympian. 2X Olympic medalist and has played in 7 World Cups. Brianna is on today to talk about the state of women’s hockey in the US and what we can do as fans to help. Shout out to the “Token CEO” Podcast for helping with the idea for this podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Brianna Decker Instagram – @bdecker1814 Twitter - @Bdecker14 Dog Missy Instagr...
#18 Amanda Beard US Olympic Swimmer
June 03, 2021 15:29 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThis week on the Podcast Amanda Beard. Age at 14 Amanda made her Olympic debut in swimming. She is a 4x Olympian, 7X Olympic medalist, and Co-Author of the New York Times Bestseller “In the Water They Can’tSee You Cry”. Thanks to the Hope Floats Foundation for getting Amanda on the Podcast. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Amanda Beard Facebook: @AmanadaBeard Instagram: @Amandaraybeard Twitter: @Amandaraybeard Website: www.beardswimco.com www.amandabeardofficial.com Bo...
#17 Paul Walter Hauser lead "Richard Jewell" movie
May 28, 2021 19:27 - 24 minutes - 34 MBThis week on the Podcast actor Paul Walter Hauser. Paul played Richard Jewell in the movie “Richard Jewell” and he also played Shawn Eckhardt in “I, Tonya”. So, Paul’s been in two Olympic movies. And thanks to Disney for getting Paul on the podcast. Paul is in the new Disney movie “Cruella” in theaters today and on Disney Plus. As always ...Thank you for your support. Paul Walter Hauser Instagram: @PaulWHausergram Twitter: @PaulwHauser Thanks, Disney Instagram: @Disneycruell...
Mini-Pod Chaunte Lowe Olympic HIgh Jump
May 25, 2021 18:34 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod, Chaunte Lowe. Chaunte is a 4X Olympian, a 2016 bronze medalist in the Women’s High jump. A mother of 3, a cancer survivor and is training for Tokyo 2021. And you thought you had a busy schedule. Shout out to Walgreens and Olay for helping us get Chaunte on the Podcast. As always ...Thank you for your support. Chaunte Lowe Instagram: Chaunte Lowe Twitter: @chauntelowe Website: www.chauntelowespeaks.com Thanks Walgreens, Olay and P&G Twi...
#16 2020 USA Skateboarding National Team
May 19, 2021 07:47 - 1 hour - 94 MBThis week on the Podcast members of the 2020 USA Skateboarding National Team. Mariah Duran, Bryce Wettstein, and Dashawn Jordan. All three are competing this week in the DewTour in Des Moines Iowa. Trying to clinch their spot on the US Skateboarding team going to Tokyo this summer. Thanks to Mountain Dew for helping us get these great athletes and you can watch all the action for free at dewtour.com. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Thanks, DewTour www.dewtour.com ...
Mini-Pod April Ross Olympic Beach Volleyball
May 18, 2021 19:49 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod April Ross. April is a Pro Beach Volleyball Player and a two-time Olympic medalist. And is one of only four U.S. Beach Volleyball Olympians to have more than one Olympic medal. This is a quick podcast because April is in training for Tokyo this summer. But it is packed. And I finally get to ask April about her 2016 Bronze medal win in Rio. If you don’t know about it, listen. It’s pretty cool. And as always ...Thank you for your support. April Ross Facebook: ...
Mini-Pod Helen Maroulis. Women's Wrestler
May 18, 2021 19:41 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Helen Maroulis. Helen is the first American woman to win a gold medal in Women's Freestyle Wrestling at the Olympics. This summer she is going to Tokyo to try to win back-to-back gold medals. The road to Tokyo is not easy, but Helen always finds a way to overcome the odds. Helen’s wrestling record when she starts 1-30. So never count her out. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Helen Maroulis Twitter: @helen_maroulis Instagram: @helen_maroulis Webs...
#15 Kelly Rippon Olympic Parent of Adam Rippon
May 08, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThis week on the podcast Olympic parent Kelly Rippon. Kelly is an author/speaker/educator/single mom of 6 and yes and Olympic parent. This podcast is so much more than the journey of an Olympic parent. It’s about leadership/communications/empowerment. This is a journey for parents or anyone who wants to be a better communicator and person. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Kelly Rippon Instagram: @KRippon Twitter: @AuthenticChange Facebook: @KellyRippon Website: www....
#14 Benjamin Alexander Jamaica's first Olympic alpine skier
May 01, 2021 05:52 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week on the podcast Benjamin Alexander. Or as I call him “Cool Running 2022”. Benjamin is trying to become the first Alpine Ski Racer to represent Jamaica in the Winter Olympics. It sounds reasonable. Till you hear Benjamin’s back story. 2015 learned to Ski at 32 years old. The average age of an Olympic male skier is 26 ½. So, he got a late start. 2019 began ski race training. 2020 ran his first official race. Next stop the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing China. This is a crazy story, A...
Mini-Pod Caroline Marks Pro Surfer
April 20, 2021 16:21 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week on the Mini-Pod Caroline Marks. Caroline is a pro surfer who is the youngest female to compete in a World Surf League event. The youngest surfer to qualify for the women’s Championship Tour. And is a member of the USA’s first surfing team that will compete in the 2020 Olympics this summer in Tokyo. Thanks to our friends at the American Optometric Association (AOA) who are partnering up the Caroline to launch a nationwide awareness campaign called “Eye Deserve More”. As always .....
#13 Joe Delagrave US Wheelchair Rugby Part 2
April 17, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week on the podcast Part 2 with Joe Delagraver. Joe’s a 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist in Wheelchair Rugby, and Captain of the 2021 US National Wheelchair Rugby Team. If you have not listened to Part 1 with Joe yet, please do. And if you have, you may think you know what's next. But you don't. Grab some tissues and enjoy. And as always ...Thank you for your support. Joe Delagrave Instagram: @jdelagrave14 Facebook: @joedelagrave Twitter: @JoeDelagrave Website: www.joedelag...
#12 Joe Delagrave US Wheelchair Rugby Part 1
April 17, 2021 19:09 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week on the podcast Joe Delagraver. Joe’s a 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist in Wheelchair Rugby, and Captain of the 2021 US National Wheelchair Rugby Team. This is a true journey story. From college football player to wheelchair rugby player and everything in between. And as Joe says, “There’s a lot to unwrap”. With his eyes set on making the 2021 US National Wheelchair Rugby Team going to Tokyo. This is a journey that will change your world. And as always ...Thank you for your support. ...
#11 Jack Williams US Archer
March 24, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week on the podcast Jack Williams. Jack is a member of the US National Archery Team in Recurve Archery. Jack is the #1 Recurve Archer in the US and a US Olympic hopeful. But because of the pandemic, few national and international events are being held. Making Jacks Olympic journey just that much harder. In this episode, we follow Jack's archery journey from Groupon classes to 2020 Olympic Hopeful. As always ...Thank you for your support. Jack Williams IG: @JackWilliams2000 F...