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The Sochi Experience
Episode 10
Man, it seems like Sochi 2014 was forever ago, doesn't it? Yet, it's the most recent Winter Olympic Games. Before we go full-on feverish for PyeongChang 2018, we're going to take a look back at some …
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Curl This Way
Episode 9
The U.S. Curling Association Olympic Trials are underway, so we're talking curling this week! Will Alison take a spill on the ice, or will she land her rock on the button? Learn more about this great…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Get to Know Bobsled
Episode 8
We're starting the first of our deep dives into specific Olympic sports--and yeah, we understand that this deep dive equals long podcast, but you're in for a great ride. We're talking bobsled, which …
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
PyeongChang's Gettin' Real
Episode 7
This week we're in New York City for Team USA's Winterfest, which kicked off the 100 day countdown to PyeongChang 2018. Join us for the fun as we hear from the athletes, try out the Winterfest activi…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
We Carry a Torch
Episode 6
The Olympic Flame is afire, and the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Torch Relay has begun, meaning our Olympic Fever is really starting to take hold. We talk about this week's torch lighting ceremony, and A…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
Meet the Pinheads
Episode 5
Ever since the beginning of the modern Olympics, pins have been around--and every Games, they are a hot commodity to buy, sell and trade. This week, we crash the Olympin Pin Collectors Convention and…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
The Next Olympic Hopeful?
Episode 4
Today we’re talking with Josh Williamson, one of the bobsled winners of the NBC SN show “Scouting Camp: The Next Olympic Hopeful.” You can watch Josh in action here, and if you're interested in apply…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
We Invade Lake Placid
Episode 3
We're podcasting from Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games!!! Jill and Alison talk about their adventures (maybe geek out a little) and discuss Lake Placid as an Olympic Host C…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Who Wants to Host?
Episode 2
Today we look at the bidding process--namely, the fact that Olympic bid cities have been dropping like flies. Will the IOC's Agenda 2020 solve the problem? Jill and Alison try to stump each other wit…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
The Power of Mascots
Season 1 Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the podcast for Olympics fans! One important element of an Olympic Games is its mascot. Looking at Tokyo 2020's mascot contest, we explore how Olympic mascots came to …
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago