I am here to guide you through the games. Features will be interviews with athletes, sports explainers, and daily debriefs during major events in some of my favorite sports.
In which I CANNOT BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST OVER Follow me @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I begin to mourn the end of the game(s). Follow me on Instagram @loveofthegames Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I talk about a lot of firsts, but not necessarily gold medals. Follow the podcast @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I very messily go over the events of August 3, 2021 in Tokyo. Follow me on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I squeak excitedly about gymnasts for 15 minutes. Follow on Instagram @loveofthegamespod, though I did say this incorrectly at the end of the episode Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I recount the events of August 1 in Tokyo, most of which involves "old" people and/or Americans winning silver medals. WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Follow on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I go over the events of July 30 and 31st. Follow me on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I go on my first ever long Taylor Swift related tangent, talk more about Simone Biles (and the All Around competitors, none of whom are Simone Biles), and try to cover many hours of swimming in about 30 minutes. Follow me on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I recap another day of competition in Tokyo and also get irritated at how we treat athletes in the Olympics. Katie Ledecky swimming with chocolate milk on her head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-foNukLB-5w You can follow me on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I have audio problems for the first time in this podcast, and in which I cry for the first time in this podcast. Follow on instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
Sorry for the delay in uploading! In which I recap day 3 of competition and preview day 4.
In which I describe day 2 of competition, including what happened in 7/24's prime time as well as some things that will be shown on 7/25. (Spoilers at the end with a fair warning!) Follow us on Instagram at @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I recap the first full day of competition and preview day 2. NYT piece on athletic form: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/sports/olympics/adam-ondra-climbing.html (Links for other athletes at the top of the page)
...Are you ready for it? In which I recap the opening ceremonies and discuss tomorrow's events and positive COVID cases on the team. Articles mentioned: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/06/30/nursing-moms-babies-tokyo-olympics/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/07/22/olympic-athlete-complains-about-obstacles-to-breastfeeding-at-tokyo-games/?sh=438ae75235bd
In which I give updates on a mish-mash of sports, including basketball, gymnastics, and the equestrian teams. Men's Basketball Story/ Memes: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/usa-basketball-loss-nigeria-gregg-popovich/1r4sy07srk5hy1v4yc1lhk1ndc
In which I attempt to explain so much ban-related drama; despite having said there wouldn't be much this week. OOPS. Sources Cited: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/07/03/international-swimming-federation-just-gave-black-swimmers-everywhere-wet-slap-face/ https://theundefeated.com/features/the-untold-story-of-wrestler-andrew-johnsons-dreadlocks/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/opinion/shacarri-richardson-drug-test-marijuana.html?searchResultPosition=4 https://www.outsideonline.com/2391874/olympics-2020-new-standards-running Follow me at @loveofthegames pod Follow the brilliant Gracia Goldberg @unfettered letters
In which I go over the results of the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials, break down who is on the team and explain the controversy surrounding one Mykayla Skinner. Follow me on Instagram @loveofthegamespod Logo by @unfetteredletters
In which I discuss swimming, diving, and synchro, and there's also a brief Jade Carey update (because no one will leave Jade Carey alone even though Jade Carey rules). Follow along on Instagram @loveofthegames pod. Logo by @unfettteredletters.
In which I try really hard to explain the complicated (and unnecessary) drama surrounding Jade Carey, what else happened at USAG Nationals, and talk about what's happening with Japanese resentment over these games. Follow us on instagram @loveofthegamespod!
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