Olympics.com Podcast
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At Olympics.com, we tell Olympic stories year-round.
Come along with us for in-depth interviews with the inspiring individuals who capture the world's imagination every two years as they go faster, higher, stronger - together. Host Nick McCarvel is joined regularly by one-of-a-kind guests - including athletes themselves, coaches, sporting legends - as well as Olympics.com producers and contributors - and more.
Catch new episodes on Wednesdays every other week.
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United States
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Podcasts
Description:
At Olympics.com, we tell Olympic stories year-round. Come along with us for in-depth interviews with the inspiring individuals who capture the world's imagination every two years as they go faster, higher, stronger - together. Host Nick McCarvel is joined regularly by one-of-a-kind guests - including athletes themselves, coaches, sporting legends - as well as Olympics.com producers and contributors - and more. Catch new episodes on Wednesdays every other week.
Twitter:
@olympicchannel
Language:
English
Episodes
Jessie Diggins on Olympians as 'imperfect heroes'
12/11/2024
USA's most successful cross-country skier, Jessie Diggins isn't done yet at age 33. The American talks openly about her battle with an eating disorder, and describes how she and her coaching team plan "super peaks" every four years for the Olympics - and much more. Plus, she explains to host Nick McCarvel just what, exactly, toe yoga is. Yes, toe yoga.
Duration:00:33:45
Rafael Nadal says 'adios' to tennis for good
11/27/2024
Rafael Nadal won 22 majors, two Olympic golds... and countless hearts around the world in his legendary two-decade tennis career. Host Nick McCarvel brings us thoughts from Rafa - and his Spanish teammate Carlos Alcaraz - from his farewell in Malaga, Spain, at the Davis Cup Finals. Nick is also joined by Olympics.com reporters Nischal Schwager-Patel and Marta Martin, who were in Malaga and weigh in on Nadal's final stand. Plus, Andy Murray, Lleyton Hewitt and Carla Suarez Navarro on the legacy of the "King of Clay."
Duration:00:28:10
Lucas Braathen, Mikaela Shiffrin and all things Alpine skiing
11/13/2024
The hills are alive with the sound... and sight and speed of Alpine skiing this season, with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 looming. Host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com resident skiing expert Alessandro Poggi to discuss the top storylines in the sport this year. Ales also shares one-on-one interviews with Norwegian-turned-Brazilian Lucas Braathen and American superstars Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn.
Duration:00:42:31
Sitting down with Simone Biles post-Paris Olympics
10/30/2024
"The payoff is definitely worth it," Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles tells Olympics.com reporter Scott Bregman of her mental health work in a one-on-one sit-down on this episode of the podcast. It's an all-gymnastics episode, as Bregman joins host Nick McCarvel to give his takeaways from Biles' triumphant Paris 2024, and shares further interviews with Jordan Chiles, Ellie Black and Jade Carey.
Duration:00:33:13
Figure skater Alysa Liu on coming out of retirement — at 19
10/16/2024
"My perspective has totally changed," says Alysa Liu, the 2022 world bronze medallist who retired over two years ago at 16. The American star joins host Nick McCarvel on this episode of the podcast to reveal how skiing (yes, skiing) brought her back to skating - and much more. Plus, Canada's two-time Olympian Kaitlyn Weaver on the many hats she wears in the skating world post-competitive life.
Duration:00:50:33
Lacrosse makes its Olympic comeback for LA 2028
10/2/2024
Lacrosse is set to return to the Olympics at LA 2028 as a medal sport for the first time since 1908. American Charlotte North is one of the standout stars of the game, and speaks one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel about how the Olympic platform could help lacrosse grow, and why she thinks the sport is so well-suited for the Games.
Duration:00:16:41
Bebe Vio and Hunter Woodhall reflect on the Paralympic Games Paris 2024
9/11/2024
With the Paralympic flame extinguished at Paris 2024, we wrap up our coverage from the city of light with sit-down interviews with wheelchair fencer Bebe Vio, swimmer Abbas Karimi and the dynamic husband-wife duo of Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall. Hosted by Nick McCarvel; interviews: Lorena Encabo.
Duration:00:17:39
Nick Mayhugh on his invisible disability - and the power of the Paralympics
9/4/2024
The Paralympics are in full swing for Paris 2024. Olympics.com sits down with athletics star Nick Mayhugh and wheelchair rugby players Sarah Adam and Chuck Aoki to hear how they're shifting perspectives on Para athletes - while chasing the podium.
Duration:00:22:32
Paralympics preview and a chat with wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson
8/27/2024
The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are here! Host Nick McCarvel previews some of the top storylines to watch for with Olympics.com producer Lena Smirnova. Plus, wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson on how to grow the para movement - and what she's learned about resiliency.
Duration:00:37:39
Paris 2024 roundtable: Au revoir to an unforgettable Games
8/12/2024
As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 come to a close, host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com producers Andrew Binner and Ash Tulloch to discuss their lasting memories from the Games. Ash details the surfing in Tahiti, while the trio also chat about Leon Marchand, Antoine Dupont, Novak Djokovic - and their favourite moments from a memorable Games.
Duration:00:46:20
Cindy Ngamba inspires a movement with first medal for Refugee Olympic Team
8/10/2024
Every athlete at Paris 2024 has a story. In this episode, we explore two of them, as Cindy Ngamba wins a first-ever Olympic medal for the Refugee Olympic Team. Host Nick McCarvel also speaks with Canadian Taekwondo medallist Skylar Park on how her bronze was the effort of her entire family.
Duration:00:22:41
Climbing legends Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma on "historic" Paris 2024 for sport
8/9/2024
Adventure rock climbers Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma are legends in the outdoor movement, scaling some of the most famous walls in the world. They've come to Paris 2024 to witness Olympic sport climbing in person, and tell host Nick McCarvel it's a historic moment for the sport.
Duration:00:32:52
Grant Williams in Paris: On Olympic basketball's electric, unique environment
8/8/2024
We're nearing the business end of Paris 2024, and with it the medal rounds of the men's and women's basketball events. NBA star Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets joins host Nick McCarvel for his breakdown of what he calls an electric atmosphere on the Olympic stage - and makes a bold prediction for the European squads in 2032. Plus, more on Cole Hocker, Arisa Trew and the USWNT football outlook.
Duration:00:26:13
Noah Lyles says hello to Olympic triumph, Andy Murray bids farewell
8/6/2024
Paris 2024 is full of athlete stories. American Noah Lyles announced himself on the global stage with the biggest (and closest!) of victories: Gold in the men's 100m final. Andy Murray, on the other hand, bid farewell to the Games - and to tennis. He sits down one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel. Plus, Eleanor Lee interviews swim rivals and friends Ariane Titmus and Katie Ledecky.
Duration:00:31:15
Halftime at the Olympics: Leon Marchand's home heroics for France
8/4/2024
We've reached the halfway point to the finish line at Paris 2024. In the pool, Leon Marchand has made himself into a national icon with four golds in four individual finals. Host Nick McCarvel catches up with Olympics.com editors Mary Byrne and Fabrice Deschamps, while Eleanor Lee interviews canoe slalom medallist Evy Leibfarth and BMX racing winner Saya Sakakibara.
Duration:00:26:12
Simone Biles and a women's gymnastics podium for the ages
8/2/2024
It was a night to remember inside Bercy Arena as Simone Biles reclaimed her individual all-around crown in women's gymnastics. Olympics.com reporters Scott Bregman and Sheila Vieira join host Nick McCarvel to break down Simone's win, as well as historic medal efforts from Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee. Plus, Nick catches up with Alex Ohanian on his investment in female sport - and how it can grow even more.
Duration:00:28:38
Tony Hawk on skateboarding's "global phenomenon;" Simone Biles golden again
7/31/2024
"That is the evolution of skateboarding," says the legendary Tony Hawk in our one-on-one sit-down about the growth of his beloved sport, which is now in its second staging at an Olympics. We hear from Tony, as well as American street skaters Jagger Eaton and Nyjah Huston after their medal-winning performances. Plus, gymnastics reporter Scott Bregman analyzes the women's team final for us.
Duration:00:23:14
Live from Paris... with Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman
7/29/2024
In a special episode of the podcast, we join host Nick McCarvel for a live Olympics.com Q&A with Olympic champion gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman. They discuss Simone Biles' return, gender parity among athletes at Paris 2024 and their love for artistic gymnastics. Plus, Nadia and Aly take questions from fans around the world.
Duration:00:29:33
Opining on the Opening Ceremony; Katie Ledecky's living legacy
7/27/2024
The Games are open! Friday's glittering Opening Ceremony was also an historic one, and Olympics.com producers ZK Goh and Eleanor Lee join host Nick McCarvel to break it all down... from the lighting of the Olympic cauldron to Celine Dion's stunning performance on the Eiffel Tower. ZK and Eleanor also give their stories to watch in Paris. Plus, Nick heads to Katie Ledecky's press conference to ask the living legend of the pool what she's learned from the Games.
Duration:00:40:22