Podcasts about olympians

GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other top players. After achieving so much over the board, he has increasingly focused his attention on chess training and a community-focused website he co-founded, Chessivity.com. We discuss: The story behind Valentin's fast rise up the ranks after a relatively late start to tournament chess. The struggles he has observed that adult students have in developing consistent thought processes. The vision behind Chessivity, a website that aims to connect chess players and help them track and share their chess training. Stories from Valentin's chess career, including nearly beating Magnus Carlsen and cycling from Austria to Budapest to compete in the Chess Olympiad. This was a very insightful conversation with lots of good stories and practical chess advice. 0:00- Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/CHESS.  03:05 GM Dragnev's rise up the ranks Mentioned: The Art of Planning in Chess by GM Neal McDonald https://www.amazon.com/Art-Planning-Chess-Move/dp/071349025X 12:14 Transitioning to Chess as a Career 15:31 Advice for Parents and Young Players 18:29 Coaching Adults vs. Kids 21:52 The Importance of Thought Process in Chess 26:53 The Birth of Chessivity 30:32 Integrating Chessivity with User Accounts Follow Ben here: https://chessivity.com/profile/bennyficial1 31:05 Future Features and User Feedback 33:11 Valentin's Chess Career Highlights 35:05 Playing Against Magnus Carlsen Check out the Sicilian game here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/european-team-championship-open/round-2/kLFgyBxS/QCqXtaGu 38:39 Training and Preparation Strategies 42:10 Working with Top Players 44:46 Balancing Coaching and Competitive Play 47:07 Misconceptions in Chess Improvement 52:22 Valentin tells the story of cycling from Austria to Budapest before competing in the Olympiad 56:03 Thanks to Valentin for joining! Find him on Chessivity: https://chessivity.com/profile/valentin Lichess coaches: https://lichess.org/coach/DrAgnevstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming My guest: Angela Duckworth is a psychologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a MacArthur "genius" grant recipient. Her book Grit was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and her TED Talk is among the most-watched ever. Her new book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best. Key Learnings She almost lost her mom in the Atlantic. Angela took her 87-year-old mom snorkeling miles offshore. Her mom had not swum in decades. Within minutes, she had aspirated water into both lungs and was unconscious. Angela treaded water, held her mom's head up with one arm, and waved the other until help came. Her mom is 91 now and painting. No amount of grit would have saved them. Angela could not have swum her mother to shore. What saved them was changing the situation, which meant getting other people to their side. The situation is the ocean. It's that powerful, and most of us don't know what water we're swimming in. Grit isn't wrong. It's incomplete. Angela hasn't renounced anything. She's expanding it. Effort is what you bring. The situation determines whether that effort compounds or gets swallowed. Angela was a striver, and it worked for a long time. She knew she wasn't the most talented kid, but nobody was going to outwork her. She wanted to make the cheerleading squad without being able to do a split. She wanted a solo in choir while barely able to carry a tune. She worked her way to both. Most people would be surprised how far sheer effort can take them. Then it stopped being enough. To get as far as she actually wanted to go, and to do it sustainably for herself and the people around her, ignoring the situation was a mistake.  The shift: stop making the best of your situation through effort alone, and make the situation better first. "Of all the ways you can change your behavior, willpower is the absolute worst." You can white-knuckle a donut. You just can't do it forever. Resisting works in the moment and reliably leaves people exhausted, which is why it fails on day three. Your urges come from your thoughts. Your thoughts come from your surroundings. Donut, delicious. Then your hand moves. Instead of fighting the urge, ask where the thought came from. The better question: what situation would give me different thoughts? Not "how do I resist," but "where can I be so that the thought never arrives?" Three inputs shape what you think: the people around you, the physical objects within reach, and the place you're in. Situational agency. Angela coined the term. The situation isn't given to you. It's taken. Leon Marchand was already sixth in the world. His parents, both former Olympians, didn't tell him to train harder or wake up earlier. They told him to change his situation. He emailed Bob Bowman, moved to Arizona, and within two years cut more than eight seconds off his personal best and broke Michael Phelps's last-standing individual world record. A year after that, he won four golds in Paris. What actually changed for Marchand: the best coach in the sport, a lane full of people who all believed they could win it all, better facilities and nutrition and physical therapy, and a culture where world-class was the baseline rather than the ceiling. The situation isn't a given. The situation's taken. Control the controllables. The situation is one of them. Angela agrees with the mantra. Her objection is that most people apply it only to what's between their ears: mindset, attitude, goals. Marchand didn't rethink his attitude. He got on a plane. Get the outside game right, and you get much of the inside game for free. Change the room and the thoughts change with it. Every reason you can't change your situation is probably true, and beside the point. When Angela told people what she was writing, they immediately listed the reasons they were stuck. The mother-in-law, the spouse's job, the kids' school. None of it is wrong. All of it ignores the list of things they could change. Her late father-in-law's whole philosophy was two words: show up. Wedding, funeral, baseball game. Show up. John Wooden taught high school English for 14 years. He kept an apple on his desk. He thought of himself as a teacher first, which is also why he sat high in the bleachers during games instead of courtside. He'd taught them in practice. The game was theirs. What Wooden's players took with them: to be your best at anything, find a great teacher. Angela sees a DIY culture pulling the other way. When she tells young people to email someone, the answer is often that they'll just learn it on YouTube or ask a chatbot. You can teach yourself a lot of guitar that way. You will not become a great guitarist alone. Belief is borrowed more than you'd think. Nobody tries hard at anything without the thought "I can do this" somewhere in their head. That thought usually arrives from someone else first. Angela was a self-described ditzy cheerleader throwing keg parties. Her 10th- and 12th-grade English teacher, Mr. Carr, saw a writer. He handed her books. He took time on her pages. By graduation, she was the rare Harvard freshman who signed up for a second semester of the required writing course, just to keep going. The Pygmalion effect. Bob Rosenthal made up a test, told elementary teachers which kids were about to bloom, and picked the names at random. The teachers called on those kids more, listened harder, encouraged more. By year's end, the kids fulfilled the prophecy they'd been randomly assigned. Every single person she has interviewed has a Mr. Carr. Olympic athletes, Olympic coaches, CEOs, world leaders. Someone who could see farther than they could see. Confidence is a half-filled helium balloon. It has to get batted back up again and again. Which means you don't need your mentor once. You need them on the bad days. Angela forwards her rejection letters to her team. The journals she submits to reject over 90 percent of submissions, and the rejections run eight single-spaced pages. She sends them around so the younger scientists watch her fail, hear that she's angry and discouraged, and then watch her get back up. She failed writing this book the first time. Up before dawn seven days a week through an entire sabbatical, and the clock ran out. She called her publisher and her agent to give the money back and asked whether she owed interest. They called it a pause. She said remote controls have separate buttons for pause and stop. Burnout and imposter syndrome were abstractions until they weren't. She had taught both. She had never lived either. Not eating, not sleeping. What got her out was not more effort. It was a better situation: additional editorial support and mentors to get her back on track. Frankl and Maslow argued about this for decades, and Maslow conceded. Self-actualization aimed only at yourself leaves you unfulfilled. Maslow's final writing added a level above it and named it self-transcendence. There are only two types of people: those who are humble, and those who are about to be humbled. Angela's champagne moment a year from now: celebrating the people around her. Erikson called this stage generativity, and the question it asks is how everything you've learned can help the next generation do better than you did. Her students should excel her. They should be the ones on podcasts. She wants to cede the spotlight on purpose rather than have it taken. Her core identity is psychological scientist. Not speaker. Not author. The stage is a flow state, and she's good at it, but take away the research, and it isn't her anymore. Worth knowing which one yours is. Reflection Questions Pick the goal you've been grinding on the longest with the least to show for it. Is that an effort problem or a situational problem? Who is the best in the world at the thing you're trying to learn? What would it take to send the email this week, and then get on the plane? What is your purpose, in one sentence, written down? Mine is to inspire others to value and pursue excellence. What's yours? More Learning #679: Kat Cole - The Four Mindsets Every Leader Needs #591: Ryan Holiday - Do The Right Thing Right Now #673: Dan Coyle - Flourish. The Transformative Power of Creating CommunityPodcast Chapters 00:00 Apply for the Learning Leader Circle  01:39 Meet Angela Duckworth  02:57 The Dedication to Her Mother  04:17 Her Mother Nearly Drowned  07:08 Grit Isn't Enough  09:47 Willpower Is the Worst  12:26 Where Your Urges Come From  14:31 Marchand Got on the Plane  19:57 The Excuses That Sound True  22:27 Wooden Taught English for 14 Years  26:25 The Confidence You Borrow  32:22 Five Minutes With Pete Carroll  34:27 A Half-Filled Helium Balloon  35:29 She Forwards Her Rejections  37:05 What Success Feels Like  40:28 Frankl, Maslow, Self-Transcendence  45:59 The Book She Failed to Write  52:57 The Champagne Question  54:03 She Wants to Be Surpassed  57:27 Scientist First, Speaker Second  01:01:34 EOPC

2024 Olympian and recent Pan Pacs silver medalist in the 200 Breast Josh Matheny has announced he's leaving Indiana University in search of a new training home. In June, after having a rough first season as a pro swimmer and not performing how he'd hoped at the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Matheny decided he needed a change. He asked USA Swimming National Team Director Greg Meehan if he could train at the Olympic Training Center until Pan Pacs, to which Meehan agreed. After discussing this change with Indiana coach Ray Looze as well, Matheny spent his last 6 weeks of summer preparing for Pan Pacs in Colorado Springs. In Irvine at Pan Pacs, Matheny neared his best time in the 100 breast, 59.2, making the final and ultimately finishing 4th, and set a PB in the 200 Breast at 2:08.2, earning silver. In the coming weeks, Matheny will talk with numerous teams throughout the country and hopes to find a good training fit for the next two years in the lead up to LA2028.

Every runner eventually asks the same question: Should I push through the pain?The answer could determine whether you make it to the start line—or spend race day watching from the sidelines.In Episode 6 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why the best runners aren't the ones who train the hardest. They're the ones who stay healthy long enough to keep training.This episode teaches you how to recognize the difference between normal training discomfort and the warning signs of injury, why recovery is one of the biggest performance tools available, and how to think like an elite athlete when something doesn't feel right.In this episode you'll learn:• The difference between soreness and injury• Why pain is information—not weakness• The warning signs you should never ignore• The most common running injuries and what causes them• Why total life stress matters just as much as training mileage• Why the famous "10% Rule" isn't enough• The importance of dynamic warm-ups• Why recovery begins the night before your run• How Olympians manage injuries before they become serious• The SLAY Recovery PyramidThis Week's ChallengeEvery evening ask yourself four questions:✅ Did I sleep enough?✅ Did I eat enough?✅ Did I hydrate?✅ Did I move well today?Your next personal best may begin long before your next run.Coming Next Week: The Runner's MindWe'll dive into confidence, race anxiety, visualization, negative self-talk and the mental skills that separate good runners from great runners. Subscribe and train with us every week as we build stronger women—physically, mentally and emotionally.

Today's episode is a special bonus from our recent Confidence Summit, which brought together nine professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes to share practical strategies for developing confidence. In this episode, you'll hear two powerful conversations with Olympians Paul Juda and Kendell Williams about what it takes to trust yourself when the pressure is highest. Paul Juda is an Olympic bronze medalist who helped Team USA earn its first Olympic men's gymnastics team medal in 16 years at the Paris Olympic Games. A standout at the University of Michigan, Paul is an NCAA all-around champion, multiple-time NCAA individual champion, and helped lead the Wolverines to an NCAA national championship. Kendell Williams is a two-time Olympian and elite multi-event track athlete. She made NCAA history as the first woman to win four consecutive titles in the same event at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and has competed successfully at the collegiate, Olympic, and World Championship levels. Their experiences reveal an important truth about confidence: it is built long before the defining moment. Paul shares how he moved away from trying to look confident and instead focused on creating evidence that he was prepared. After falling short of the 2021 Olympic team, he became more intentional about his mental reps, visualization, preparation, and learning to trust his process. That work eventually helped him perform under enormous pressure as Team USA captured an historic bronze medal in Paris. Kendell experienced her own confidence battle heading toward the Tokyo Olympics. After the pandemic disrupted training and competition, self-doubt started affecting the way she practiced, competed, and thought about herself. She shares the mental tools she used to rebuild her confidence, including stopping automatic negative thoughts, using Learn-Burn-Return to move forward from mistakes, creating a "fitness bank" of evidence that she was prepared, using power phrases, and shifting her attention toward controllable process goals. When her first day at the Tokyo Olympics didn't go as planned, those tools helped her reset, return confidently on day two, and climb to a fifth-place finish. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Paul believes real confidence is quiet and built through preparation. How trying to appear confident can create additional pressure. Why mental reps matter alongside physical preparation. How visualization helped Paul prepare for the biggest moments of his career. How Kendell uses Learn-Burn-Return to recover quickly from mistakes. How to interrupt automatic negative thoughts before they damage your confidence. Why building a bank of evidence can remind you how prepared you really are. How power phrases can strengthen your self-talk in high-pressure moments. Why process goals can reduce anxiety around outcomes. How bronze, silver, and gold goals can help you pursue excellence while staying grounded. Why confidence ultimately comes from doing the work required to trust yourself. These conversations originally appeared as part of Cindra's Confidence Summit, featuring nine speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes. You can also get access to the complete 4.5-hour Confidence Summit as a bonus when you purchase Cindra's new book, The Confidence Habit.   Pre-order The Confidence Habit: https://www.confidencetools.com/

The siren song of a pair of hot hunks has summoned our heroes to their doom! What other hijinks await on the wine-dark sea? Minni Tarr tries to get some workout tips. Pessimism decides to give prayer another shot. Dec Indy discovers some tampering. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. “Fugunechillen” also by Ned Wilcock “Downtown Metropolis Chase” by Aaron Kenny used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “The Drowned Tower” “Goblin Ambush” “Distilled: Tropical” “Dark City" • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the National Treasure brand or its owner The Walt Disney Company, nor with esteemed actor Nicolas Cage, nor with esteemed epic poet Homer.

A car veers into the highway median. Witnesses watch a man leap out and vanish into the woods, but the runner looks nothing like the missing 19-year-old driver, Logan Schiendelman. Who was behind the wheel, and where is Logan?Thank you to Dateline and NBC News, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, Washington State Patrol, NamUs, The Olympian, True Crime News, FOX 13 Seattle, KING 5, Trace Evidence, The Charley Project, Stories of the Unsolved, the Facebook group “Logan Schiendelman Is Missing,” and Eli Sports Network for information contributing to today's case.This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and produced by LordanArts. You can help Kira's work on missing person cases in the Washington area on instagram by following @missinginwa and sharing her posts.Do you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

What does it take to return to elite competition after being told you may never run again? In this episode Amy welcomes Olympian and NCAA champion Micah Williams back to the podcast to continue a story that looked very different the first time he appeared on Secrets to Abundant Living. After reaching the highest levels of track and field, Micah endured three knee surgeries and two eye surgeries, including procedures that failed, and eventually heard from a specialist that he might never run, jump, or compete again. At one point, he believed his career was over. This time, Micah returns with a very different update. After months of painful rehab, working a physically demanding full-time job, waking up at 5:00 AM to train, and fitting additional workouts around his workday, he competed for the first time in three years and ran the 100 meters in 10.12 seconds. Micah shares why that performance showed him he could compete at an elite level again, how patience became one of the biggest lessons of his recovery, and why his setbacks gave him a new purpose beyond simply winning races. Now Micah is working toward another World Championship team and ultimately the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, but getting there comes with a different challenge. Without a sponsor, he is currently funding his own coaching, rehab, recovery, travel, and training while continuing to work full-time. He explains how professional track athletes rely heavily on sponsorships, what additional support would allow him to do differently, and why community has become such an important part of a journey he once tried to handle entirely on his own.   Connect with Micah Williams: https://www.instagram.com/micahwilliams/ https://micahwilliams.com/   Connect with Amy Sylvis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/   Contact Us: https://www.sylviscapital.com https://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar info@sylviscapital.com   00:00 Catching Up With Micah and His Road Back to the Track 04:52 Three Knee Surgeries and the Fear He'd Never Run Again 08:36 The Grueling Work Behind His Comeback 16:14 Why Running 10.12 Changed What He Thought Was Possible 28:48 How Support Helped Rebuild More Than His Athletic Career 31:54 What It Will Take to Make LA 2028 a Reality  

Welcome to Marni On The Move! Today I'm chatting with Olympic gold medalist and Diadora Sports Marketing Director Gelindo Bordin. We're talking all things running and Diadora—from Gelindo's own journey into the sport to the innovation and design behind the brand's running shoes, how Diadora balances speed, performance and style, who they're designing for, and what's ahead for the brand. We also get into the evolution of running shoes and where Gelindo sees the future of the sport heading. Let's dive in! CONNECT Diadora on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Playlist on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a five stars and a review on Apple, it’s easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you’re listening to. Tell your friends the episodes you are listening to on your social. Share a screen shot of the episode in your stories, tag us, we will tag you back!

You can have the perfect training plan, running shoes and recovery routine. But if you are consistently under-fueled, eventually your body will collect the debt. Heavy legs.Poor recovery.Declining performance.Disrupted sleep.Persistent fatigue.Loss of motivation.And an increased risk of injury.In Episode 5 of the SLAY Performance Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains how to stop treating food as something you must earn and start using it as a tool for performance.Because athletes do not eat as a reward for training. Athletes eat so they can train.In this episode, you'll learn:• What to eat before a run• Whether you should run fasted• When runners need fuel during training• How to use gels, chews and sports drinks• Why carbohydrates are essential for endurance performance• Why protein matters for runners—not only weightlifters• How hydration and electrolytes affect your training• What to eat after a run to support recovery• Whether you should pursue weight loss during half-marathon training• Why female runners may need to pay attention to iron• The warning signs that you may be under-fueling• How Olympic athletes plan nutrition around performanceLouise also introduces the SLAY Fuel Pyramid:1. Enough energy2. Daily nutrition3. Training fuel4. Race strategyThis Week's ChallengeCreate and test the first version of your race-fueling strategy. Write down:What you will eat before your long runHow long before the run you will eatWhat fuel you will carryWhen you will consume itWhat you will eat afterwardsThen record how your energy, stomach and recovery responded. Race-day nutrition should not be based on theory. It should be based on evidence gathered from your own body.Coming Next Week: The Injury-Free RunnerWe'll explore the difference between discomfort and pain, why injuries happen, which warning signs you should never ignore and why missing one run can sometimes save your entire training block.Subscribe and join the SLAY community as we train towards race day together.Do you currently eat to support your training—or are you still trying to earn your food through exercise? Tell us in the comments.#RunningNutrition #HalfMarathonTraining #WomenWhoRun #SportsNutrition #RunningFuel #Carbohydrates #ProteinForRunners #NikeAfterDark #SLAYPodcast #LouiseHazel

Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show! (00:00)(01:15) Fall Hype Meter(06:06) ‘Resident Evil' and ‘Whalefall'(08:47) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero'(10:54) ‘Threshing Day' and ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony'(12:58) ‘Practical Magic 2'(14:05) ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3(15:52) ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'(17:26) ‘Avatar: Seven Havens'(19:26) ‘Blade Runner 2099'(21:54) ‘Hope'(23:26) ‘Wicker'(27:08) ‘Dead Beat'(28:38) ‘Clayface'(30:42) ‘Wildwood'(33:07) ‘Lanterns'(35:18) ‘VisionQuest'(38:31) ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3(42:17) Kevin Brown joins the show! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Kevin BrownProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors season returns after its summer break, attention turns to the TCS Sydney Marathon. Joining us on this week's show, we welcome a legend of Australian marathon running. Lisa Weightman is an Olympian, representing Australia at the Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo Games and has also competed at multiple World Championships and Commonwealth Games. We've also got news from the European Championships in Birmingham, and Martin & Deena share stories from their recent trip to Boulder, Colorado. All this, and more, on the latest episode of Marathon Talk. On this week's show: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Martin and Deena tell us about what they have been up to while we've been off 09:48 - European Championships 13:58 - A recap of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series so far 17:33 - TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS race preview 23:00 - Marathon Talk meets Lisa Weightman 57:34 - Wrapping up Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Lisa Weightman | Instagram

Aachen is behind us and attention turns to Burghley, with a seriously exciting five-star field ready to take on one of the biggest tests in the sport. Nicole and Sam take their first look at the entries, from proven five-star stars to a new generation of horses and riders who look ready to put their names in the history books. With 19 Olympians, two former Burghley winners and much of the Badminton top ten heading to Stamford, there is plenty to unpack. They dive into the Prediction Centre, the remarkable Burghley 1% Club, the combinations catching their eye and just what makes Derek di Grazia's cross-country track such a unique challenge. Plus, Sam is heading there himself with Ballyneety Rocketman. He takes us inside his final preparations, how he gets a horse ready for Burghley's terrain and why this event still feels like the absolute pinnacle. Highlights First reactions to the 2026 Burghley field Who could become the next first-time five-star winner? The Burghley 1% Club Sam's insight into tackling the terrain and making the time The combinations flying under the radar Sam and Ballyneety Rocketman's final preparations Nicole and Sam make their early winner picks Guests Nicole Brown is joined by Sam Watson, who brings both the EquiRatings numbers and a rider's perspective as he prepares to head to Burghley himself.

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with two-time Olympian Hawley Bennett-Awad fresh off an electric World Championships in Aachen to talk about building a career one horse at a time, learning to put her own wellbeing first after years of burnout, and the unexpected new horse now fueling her dream of a home Olympics in LA.Meet the Guest: Hawley Bennett-Awad Hawley Bennett-Awad is a two-time Olympian who represented Canada at the 2004 Athens and 2012 London Games, and has competed at four World Championships for her country. Her career has been defined by long partnerships with a small string of horses, including her first advanced mount off the track, and Jollybo, who she competed at the CCI4* and CCI5* levels for close to a decade. Based in Southern California, Bennett-Awad also runs a busy clinic teaching schedule around the country. She recently found an unexpected new partner in Levino, with her sights set on a return to top-level competition.In This Episode, Sinead and Hawley Discuss:What it felt like to watch this year's World Championships in Aachen as a former competitor, and why she calls it the toughest competition in the sportBuilding a career one horse at a time, learning each horse inside and out, and the discipline that comes with limited resourcesThe mindset shift that led her to scale back a packed teaching schedule and put her own wellbeing firstHow an unplanned encounter led her to Levino, and her plan to chase a return to top-level competitionEpisode SponsorConnaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance.Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options.Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way.Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.comIn Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQRide iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.Members also get:Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning communityStart your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Elizabeth Beisel and Todd Anderson, Katie Hoff's husband, fill in a week before she gives birth, sitting down with Olympic medalist Alex Walsh ahead of the Pan Pacific Championships. She's coming off a nationals 200 IM she's proud of and has added the 400 IM back into her lineup after years away. It has been a strange stretch: a birthday time trial, and months earlier, the roughest meet of her career. So how does a veteran who has quietly weighed walking away talk herself into wanting one more shot?Alex traces the reset that followed March's China Open, the worst meet of her career, when she panic texted her coach Todd about pulling her races mid meet. Afterward she overhauled her training: more endurance work, a lift program rebuilt into a circuit style boot camp, and hot yoga and Pilates in Charlottesville. She's chasing a best time in the 400 IM at Pan Pacs after testing the distance in that birthday trial. Elizabeth presses her on what shifted, and Alex traces it to one blunt conversation with her coach.Along the way, the conversation goes places most swim interviews don't: living with her sister Gretchen Walsh, who has appointed herself thermostat police over their house's finicky mini split system, and a family joke about slowly buying up an entire Charlottesville street. The best story is a night on Nashville's Broadway, where a professional Luke Combs impersonator, complete with fake security guards, convinced her she had met the real thing. She pulled the Olympian card for a photo, posted it everywhere, then learned the actual Luke Combs was on tour in Australia that night.Underneath the training talk is a real accounting of what almost made her stop. Alex admits the last two years have been her hardest stretch of motivation, watching college friends start new jobs and lives while she felt stuck chasing the same times. She credits one blunt conversation with her coach, telling her to commit fully or step back, with turning a quiet crisis into fresh direction toward another Olympic cycle. It's a reckoning that lands harder coming from Elizabeth, who has sat in that exact seat herself.Whether you're a swimmer wrestling with your own motivation right now or someone who has never touched a pool but loves a good mental comeback story, this episode delivers. Watch the episode, then head to the comments and let us know: what's the one conversation that talked you back into believing in yourself? Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.Note: this conversation was recorded ahead of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, so Alex's answers reflect where her head was heading into the meet, not how the racing actually went.FOLLOW ALEX WALSH ON: Instagram: @alexwalsh7SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS dreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off#UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #AlexWalsh #ElizabethBeisel #UVASwimming

Jordan Litz went from the US Olympic Trials in swimming to becoming the longest-running Fiyero in Wicked's history, first on Broadway and now in the West End's 20th anniversary production.Anya sits down with Jordan to talk about the wildest crossover of endurance and performance: running the New York City Marathon last year and then walking straight onto the Wicked stage for two full shows, forty minutes after crossing the finish line.Jordan talks about the discipline that carried him from a black line in a swimming pool to eight shows a week on stage, training for a marathon around fatherhood and a demanding schedule with Runna, and why he's changing everything for a redemption run at the 2026 New York City Marathon.In this episode:

This episode is an extra long one as a show of appreciation for our long-time, hard-core listeners like the one and only Jessie Diggins. Yes, she's just like you. She listens to the show too, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome her TO the show! Of course, we start with some classic Des/Kara catch-up with a side of Eugene-2028, US-Trials reactions. Say what about the 10,000m?!? Then, we cozy up for a long conversation with THE Jessie MF Diggins. She just happens to to be the most-decorated US XC skier of all time. She is a 4-time Olympian and 4-time Olympic medalist. She's won more World Cup races and titles than we can count, and on the side, she has been on the front line of building the sport in the US, as well as advocating on important topics like climate change and mental health. She is kind of a big deal and really f-ing cool too. Plus now in retirement from her sport, she has switched over to ours and has a big trail 100-miler on deck next month.  Des and Kara trade Olympic, retirement, and trail running stories with her and just generally shoot the s**t in the most inspiring way possible. At just under 2 hours, this one is a must-listen, but be warned, it might make you want to run (or ski) through a brick wall! New product alert! Go get your Otter II pre-order below from Lagoon Sleep. Yes, it's 15% off on the new Otter pillow exclusively for our listeners. The Otter is the pillow that Kara loves, and it is now more consistent and cooler for your sleep and recovery needs: https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-the-nobody-asked-us-podcast-from-kara-goucher-and-des-linden.

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A senior French civil servant stands accused of drugging hundreds of women. Police say Christian Nègre kept a spreadsheet documenting what he described as his ‘experiments' in which he forced them to wet themselves. They believe he drugged as many as 248 women. But more than seven years after Nègre was formally charged, no trial date has been set. For Woman's Hour and BBC Global Women, Nuala McGovern spoke to one of the women affected, who says the delays to justice have left her feeling victimised for a second time.Within months of what was to be her last Olympic Games, double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones decided it was time to take her career in a new direction. Last year, despite having never thrown a punch, she turned to boxing and, after just eight weeks of training, set herself the ambitious goal of becoming a world champion in another sport. She discusses her career pivot, what prompted her to start again, and how it feels to go from reaching the pinnacle of one sport to starting all over again in another.Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about the pressure of keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis secret in the early stages of treatment. In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, the Queen, who is president of the charity, shared how difficult it was to avoid discussing her husband's treatment while on an official engagement with cancer patients and their families. Karen Verrill, Centre Head of Maggie's in Newcastle, who is also a specialist cancer nurse, advises how to navigate conversations about cancer, or - if you're supporting a partner - feeling that it isn't your story to tell. Renowned for its night clubs and rave culture - during the 1990s there was one party famous for being the wildest in Ibiza – Manumission. Created by a British couple who forged their life on the island, while promoting and performing in the events, they've now written a book to immortalise this time in Ibiza's club history, and their lives. The book is called The Motel: High Times in 90s Ibiza and the club's promoter, performer and mastermind, Claire Manumission, joins Nuala.Young children whose lung development has been stunted by pollution can recover when pollution levels drop, according to a new research study. Campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's daughter Ella was the first person in the UK to have pollution listed as a cause of death after she died from an asthma attack. She explains what the research means to her and what she still wants to see when it comes to cleaner air for children.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

In this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson chats with Dutch wheelchair tennis player Aniek Van Koot, former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles. The two friends and former competitors reminisce about past tournaments, break down the differences between the U.S. Open, Wimbledon and more. Aniek reveals what helps her keep a positive, healthy mindset, and why she hopes more people will not only learn about wheelchair tennis, but also fall in love with it the way she she did.--------Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, championing extraordinary athletes and driving conversations around equality, leadership, and high performance. We've collaborated with 450+ Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries—including Hilary Knight, Sue Bird, Caster Semenya, and Amber Glenn— and have earned 28 international awards for capturing raw human journeys of resilience, confidence, and mental health. Through video, podcasting, events, and social media, we spotlight the athlete's story behind the scoreboards, in her own words.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson talks with Stefanos Sifandos, an author and transformational advisor. They discuss closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. Stefanos shares his own journey through childhood bullying, addiction, and self-worth struggles. He explains how self-forgiveness, radical honesty, and genuine relational connection create lasting transformation. The conversation also covers fatherhood, marriage, control, resilience, and living in one's truth. Episode Highlights: 0:55 Marcus introduces Stefanos Sifandos and his 25 years working with Olympians, CEOs, and top performers. 10:06 Stefanos explains that self-forgiveness comes from being met with compassion and non-judgment. 22:12 They discuss truth-telling as a remedy for disconnection in relationships. 38:06 Stefanos opens up about the profound love he feels as a father. Stefanos Sifandos is an author and transformational advisor. He has spent 25 years working with Olympians, world champions, CEOs, and leaders at the top of their fields. His work focuses on closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. He uses behavioral science, trauma resolution, and spiritual truth to guide his clients. His new book, Tuned In and Turned On, is available now at tunedinandturnedonbook.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‍Kristina Flynn has had a psychiatrist since she was twelve, collected diagnoses like frequent flyer miles (anxiety, depression, OCD, bulimia, and more), and still didn't get an ADHD diagnosis until her thirties, after her daughter's birth blew up every workaround she'd been quietly running for two decades.‍Now she runs Story EQ, where she helps people find the story underneath their work. Everybody tells you to stop overthinking. Kristina Flynn built a company on it.‍We talk about why doing your own branding is a fool's errand (spoiler: your brain isn't primed for reality, it's primed for your perception of reality). We talk about the Mensa-level geniuses who sit across from her and say "I'm not that interesting."‍We talk about the specific, weirdly universal terror of what your old colleagues will think. And we talk about AI — not as a voice replicator, but as something that can understand your context if you feed it properly.‍Fair warning: if you're sitting on an abandoned rebrand, three different mission statements you don't believe, and a nagging sense that you should be further along by now — you're going to feel a little called out. Stay with us anyway. ‍WHAT'S INSIDE: ‍● Why Your Old Story Isn't the Whole Story: How narrative identity, negativity bias, and corporate conditioning have shaped the way you show up ‍● The 4 Stories Framework (Stealable Worksheet): Start mapping your old story, bridge story, and how to shift from “it's about me” to “it's about them”● Radical Self-Acceptance Checklist: 5 mindset shifts to finally move past shame, imposter feelings, and waiting for permission ‍● Overthinking as an Asset: Quick exercises to turn rumination into action, content, and connection (instead of procrastination) ‍● Your First Move Blueprint: Micro-steps to start building story-driven content — without oversharing or burnoutFUN FACTSKristina and Diann are both pretty sweary and swear by the research that concludes swearing is a sign of intelligence. You decide!‍Kristina & Diann met through Coach Vox - the platform where they both built their digital clones. If you haven't signed up for Di AI yet - what are you waiting for? Here is the link to sign up for free.ABOUT KRISTINA Kristina (with a 'k') Flynn is an Overthinking High-Achiever (OHA) helping other OHAs turn their wild careers and stories into personal brands that feel like them and make sh*tons of money.‍For 18+ years and across 11 roles in 8 industries, she's built brands for NBA All-Stars, Olympians, venture capitalists, Youtubers, founders, and executives.The through-line across all of it: wildly capable people who are great at seeing other people's value, but can't see their own. In 2023, she built StoryEQ™ to close the gap.‍LINKS & RESOURCES‍Kristina's: ‍WebsiteStory EQ Framework PDF LinkedIn ‍ The episode with Evan Sargent on branding ‍20 Feet From Stardom (2013) — the backup singer documentary I mentionedBrené BrownSimon Sinek ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST‍Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.‍Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance.‍WORK WITH MEIf this conversation hit a nerve — if you've been hiding behind your credentials and waiting to be discovered on the strength of good work alone — that's a strategy problem, not a character flaw. Let's fix the strategy problem together — schedule your call here.ADHD-ish is hosted by Diann Wingert. If you got something out of this one, the single most useful thing you can do is send it to one person who needs it. Second most useful: leave a review.© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

‍Kristina Flynn has had a psychiatrist since she was twelve, collected diagnoses like frequent flyer miles (anxiety, depression, OCD, bulimia, and more), and still didn't get an ADHD diagnosis until her thirties, after her daughter's birth blew up every workaround she'd been quietly running for two decades.‍Now she runs Story EQ, where she helps people find the story underneath their work. Everybody tells you to stop overthinking. Kristina Flynn built a company on it.‍We talk about why doing your own branding is a fool's errand (spoiler: your brain isn't primed for reality, it's primed for your perception of reality). We talk about the Mensa-level geniuses who sit across from her and say "I'm not that interesting."‍We talk about the specific, weirdly universal terror of what your old colleagues will think. And we talk about AI — not as a voice replicator, but as something that can understand your context if you feed it properly.‍Fair warning: if you're sitting on an abandoned rebrand, three different mission statements you don't believe, and a nagging sense that you should be further along by now — you're going to feel a little called out. Stay with us anyway. ‍WHAT'S INSIDE: ‍● Why Your Old Story Isn't the Whole Story: How narrative identity, negativity bias, and corporate conditioning have shaped the way you show up ‍● The 4 Stories Framework (Stealable Worksheet): Start mapping your old story, bridge story, and how to shift from “it's about me” to “it's about them”● Radical Self-Acceptance Checklist: 5 mindset shifts to finally move past shame, imposter feelings, and waiting for permission ‍● Overthinking as an Asset: Quick exercises to turn rumination into action, content, and connection (instead of procrastination) ‍● Your First Move Blueprint: Micro-steps to start building story-driven content — without oversharing or burnoutFUN FACTSKristina and Diann are both pretty sweary and swear by the research that concludes swearing is a sign of intelligence. You decide!‍Kristina & Diann met through Coach Vox - the platform where they both built their digital clones. If you haven't signed up for Di AI yet - what are you waiting for? Here is the link to sign up for free.ABOUT KRISTINA Kristina (with a 'k') Flynn is an Overthinking High-Achiever (OHA) helping other OHAs turn their wild careers and stories into personal brands that feel like them and make sh*tons of money.‍For 18+ years and across 11 roles in 8 industries, she's built brands for NBA All-Stars, Olympians, venture capitalists, Youtubers, founders, and executives.The through-line across all of it: wildly capable people who are great at seeing other people's value, but can't see their own. In 2023, she built StoryEQ™ to close the gap.‍LINKS & RESOURCES‍Kristina's: ‍WebsiteStory EQ Framework PDF LinkedIn ‍ The episode with Evan Sargent on branding ‍20 Feet From Stardom (2013) — the backup singer documentary I mentionedBrené BrownSimon Sinek ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST‍Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.‍Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance.‍WORK WITH MEIf this conversation hit a nerve — if you've been hiding behind your credentials and waiting to be discovered on the strength of good work alone — that's a strategy problem, not a character flaw. Let's fix the strategy problem together — schedule your call here.ADHD-ish is hosted by Diann Wingert. If you got something out of this one, the single most useful thing you can do is send it to one person who needs it. Second most useful: leave a review.© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part Three: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) close with the death of diplomacy as a geopolitical tool. Gaius provides a detailed historical account of the Japanese surrender in 1945, noting that even firebombing and atomic weapons failed to move the military Big Six until the Emperorintervened with a secret recording, the imperial rescript. Germanicus argues that the United States is currently failing because it has abandoned diplomatic channels in favor of proxy wars and sanctions, which often backfire by existentially energizing the target populations. He specifically cites Iran, claiming that unlike wartime Japan, which was on the brink of starvation, Iran has been united by external aggression and will not yield to anything short of an existential weapon that the United States is unwilling or unable to use. He laments that after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the American elite began acting as Olympians who felt they no longer needed to negotiate, leading to the current state of defeat and despair. The debate concludes with the two men awaiting the completion of their wine bar expansion while predicting that a true revolution or revival of these core institutions is at least thirty years away. (3)

What if the fastest way to become a better runner was to slow down?Most recreational runners make the same mistake: they run every session at a moderately hard pace. Too hard to recover from properly. Too easy to create the benefits of a true speed session.The result? They feel tired, frustrated and confused about why their pace is no longer improving.In Episode 4 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why easy running is one of the most powerful tools in your half-marathon training program.This episode breaks down Zone 2 training, conversational pace, the 80/20 approach and the difference between training hard and training intelligently.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why running faster every day does not necessarily make you faster• What Zone 2 training actually means• How to use the conversation test during an easy run• Whether you should train by heart rate, pace or perceived effort• How slower running builds your aerobic engine• Why so many recreational runners become trapped in the “grey zone”• Why Olympic athletes do not train at maximum intensity every day• How to use the SLAY Traffic Light System to structure your training• Why becoming dependent on your running watch can disconnect you from your body• Why holding yourself back sometimes requires more discipline than pushing harderThe SLAY Traffic Light System

Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate On this episode of the Red State Update podcast, Jackie Broyles and Dunlap yell about: Trump chickens out in Turkey: After possible threats, Trump leaves Karoline Leavitt, Steven Cheung, reporters, a bunch of 'em on the targeted plane while he gets snuck into the decoy plane with Hegeth and Natalie Harp by hidin' in the catering cart. Some party! In non-related news, Karoline Leavitt quits.  Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General. America's top three lawyers are all "former" Trump lawyers. So get ready for more jailed innocent Olympians, taxpayer-funded stupid lawsuits, and some real dicey national security emergency midterms. ICE continues reign of bumbling, violent terror: America continues throwing folks in detention centers that shouldn't be there, now including Iranian green card holding families; pointing guns at folks for no reason;  hirin bounty hunters to shake down the self-deported; and coming soon, electric shock gloves. Trump signs executive order to help kids with awful parents get sick: Trump signs an executive order on kid's vaccines to make RFK Jr and other autism truthers happy. If you pay $100,000 and suffer through Trump's Truths, you can get real rich: Trump's Truth Social going under, but making corruption money by selling early access to Trump posts for up to $100,000 a month so they can make bank off manipulating the stock market. "Extraordinary, corrupt, unconstitutional." Our Soldiers Continue to Suffer Under Warfighter Pete: Hegseth continues showing he don't care about the folks in our military. We got folks jumping off boats, losing their minds, no food, no supplies, no gettin off the boat, stuck in the Gulf for weeks and nobody knows why they're there as the Iran War continues allegedly and Hegseth plugs testosterone, violence, and stupidity. Mike Lindell, Loser: MyPillow guy loses Wisconsin governor's race. Republicans Showing Their Ass: Oklahoma barely passes anti-child marriage bill. RNC to bankroll accused abuser Max Miller. Never back down! Double down in fact. No matter what you done! That's the Trump Way. Americans Pay For Trump's Gaudy Vanity Crap: Trump's White House remodelin and gold appliqués to cost taxpayers nearly a billion bucks. Plus Paul Revere and the Raiders, Foster Brooks, bigots and billionaires, and peein' on the Constitution. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate Art by Yoni Limor Photos by Robyn von Swank Music by William Sherry Jr. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky  

Today's Headlines: Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job as White House Press Secretary at the end of August, officially to spend more time with her family, though the timing — coming weeks after her boss used the press corps as an Iran assassination decoy — raises some questions. On the never-ending reflecting pool drama, Jeanine Pirro convened a rare special grand jury to investigate the reflecting pool vandalism case, even after admitting there's no case against the former Olympian they arrested. Meanwhile, cyberattacks have hit water systems in 12 states over the past few years, with 30 Minnesota systems targeted last month alone, and what remains of US cyber intelligence confirmed Iran did it — but Trump is blaming Tim Walz, because of course he is. In other news, multiple US Navy sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to jump overboard during a record 250-consecutive-day deployment with severe shortages of soap, toothpaste, hot water, food, and toilet paper, and Pete Hegseth — who built himself a personal salon at the Pentagon — called their accounts "fake news." Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, pending NBA board approval, from an insurance billionaire currently under investigation, so something is sus about this one. In primary results, DSA candidate Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin governor's Democratic primary to David Crowley — who had dropped out and then re-entered after Tony Evers panicked — Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota Republican governor primary and is claiming voter fraud, and Lindsey Graham's sister Darlindsey fell short of 50% in South Carolina heading to a runoff against congressman Ralph Norman on August 25th. Resources/Articles mentioned: Axios: Karoline Leavitt stepping down as White House press secretary ESPN: Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B NYT: University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health WaPo: Pirro, in rare move, convenes special grand jury in Washington WaPo: Water systems are ripe for cyberattacks, experts warn after suspected Iranian hacks The Guardian: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports | US military Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Fox News attempted to revive long since dead horrors for its audience - the COVID-19 pandemic, outrage over a transgender athlete scandal that did NOT include a transgender athlete and commies, commies and more commies.In late June the Supreme Court ruled that states were allowed to ban transgender athletes from K-12 and colligate sports programs for women and girls. This essentially barred transgender athletes from competing in women and girls' sports in 29 states.The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic committee announced last July that it would ban transgender women from competing. Several other sports leagues followed suit including the International Cycling Union, World Aquatics, World Boxing Organization, World Athletics Council, and the National Athletics Council (NCAA).Although the issue of transgender women and girls competing in women's athletic competitions is not completely settled the SCOTUS case and athletic league bans have greatly reduced the likelihood of transgender women and girls dominating women's sports.Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA player, voiced support for barring transgender girls in an ESPN article in late July. Fox News acted as if Cunningham was the Rosa Parks of women's basketball.After the article was published Cunningham wasn't fired or disciplined. An Adidas shoe she sponsored sold out in nearly 24 hours. She was praised and criticized for her statement with dueling protesters at some of her games.Cunningham is entitled to her opinion of course, but the hysteria seemed displaced as there is no transgender athlete in the WNBA. Even before the SCOTUS ruling and other athletic league bans transgender athletes made up less than less than 0.002% (10/500,000) of US college athletes, and even fewer of recent Olympians (0.001%) identified as trans.The hype and hysteria surrounding the Cunningham story is peak Fox News. The network knows that the bigotry and hatred of transgender people will keep its viewers interested in its programming while it ignores things like the affordability crisis, the war in Iran and the DOJ's many efforts to coverup everything related to Jeffrey Epstein.While the network whipped its audience into a frenzy about an imagined transgender takeover of the WNBA the network revived other cultural issue zombies such as rehashing disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and the new red scare.One of the more amusing moments last week happened when Fox News immediately distanced itself from a story involving its former host Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.In a 20-page court filing, Pirro's office wrote that the damage to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was the result of a “botched” renovation – “not vandalism”. Her office dropped criminal charges on four people connected to incidents involving the tourist attraction.President Trump was outraged insisting there was ‘tremendous vandalism' at the site. Fox News did absolutely nothing to support its former host. The network did not acknowledge how it supported Trump's false claims with surveillance footage that showed no criminal activity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

What if the problem isn't that you're distracted, but that nobody ever trained you in the one thing you can actually control?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Dr. Justin Anderson, founder and CEO of Premier Sport Psychology and author of Intentional Attention: The Science and Practice of Focus Under Pressure, a licensed psychologist and certified mental performance consultant who has spent more than twenty years with NFL quarterbacks, Olympians, and executives.  His case is that attention is more controllable than confidence or emotion — a trainable skill rather than a fixed trait — and that for people who never really stop, the question is no longer how to find work-life balance but how to recharge while running.  Tune in to episode 258 to hear the job Justin didn't get that redirected his entire career, what context switching is quietly costing you on a day spent bouncing between projects and new tools, and why a book about training focus ends with renewal — and what that actually looks like for someone who can't simply take more time off.  AndrewTemte.com

Get your eye and earholes ready for this one! Kara and Des welcome special guest Brandon Miller to the show, thanks to presenting sponsor Brooks Running.  But first, they catch up on Noah Kahan, weekend plans, and books. Kara shares about the Noah Kahan concert in Denver where she balled her eyes out, and then they discuss their latest reads: Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel Klee and Famesick from Lena Dunham. They are Olympians and now elite book reviewers whether you like it or not ;).  Then, Brandon joins the show. He's made World Championship and Olympic teams already in the 800m, but this may be his biggest season yet with wins at both the Pre Classic and London Diamond League. He gives us more on his background as a multi-sport athlete, the decision to turn pro, how he connected with Brooks, his relationship with Josh Kerr, and the keys behind his latest success. He is one of the nicest guys on the circuit and is now one of the best in the world in his event.  If you aren't already a Brandon fan, then it's time!  Lever Movement is our additional sponsor for this episode. To get your LEVER Movement system, use this purchase link (bit.ly/4bLI2tG) and code NOBODYASKEDUS for 20% off. 

In this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with Italian pro cycling superstar, former road world champion, and multi-stage Giro d'Italia Women winner Elisa Balsamo on navigating the Tour de France Femmes, and what it's like to keep your mind steady when your bike is going full speed. Fun fact: Elisa studied literature in college, and finds both solace and motivation in her favorite books. She shows us that true endurance comes from mental resilience, trusting your team, and cultivating a full life beyond the bike.--------Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, championing extraordinary athletes and driving conversations around equality, leadership, and high performance. We've collaborated with 450+ Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries—including Hilary Knight, Sue Bird, Caster Semenya, and Amber Glenn— and have earned 28 international awards for capturing raw human journeys of resilience, confidence, and mental health. Through video, podcasting, events, and social media, we spotlight the athlete's story behind the scoreboards, in her own words.

Disgraced war general Nicolius Cage needs help finding an ancient Sumerian treasure, and he knows just the crew for the job. Dec Indy's jingoism module overreacts. Pest does a truly terrible job at praying. Minni Tarr finds some new friends to play volleyball with. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. “Fugunechillen” also by Ned Wilcock The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Assassin's Bazaar” “Light the Beacons” “Trireme” “Distilled: Tropical” • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the National Treasure brand or its owner The Walt Disney Company, nor with esteemed actor Nicolas Cage, nor with esteemed epic poet Homer.

Lauri Lassila is one of the greatest moguls skiers in Finnish history. Lauri finished 5th at the Olympics in 1998 and was top 3 in the world 3 different times. He is a 2 time World Championship Medalist, with a silver and a bronze in 1999. He had 5 World Cup podiums, 17 top 5 finishes and 37 top 10 finishes. He was also a Junior World Champion. He was a part of the greatest run in Finnish mogul skiing history with some of his teammates Janne Lahtela, Sami Mustonen, Mikko Ronkanien and Tapio Luusua. Lauri is married to Olympic Gold, Bronze medalist and World Champion Lydia Lassila and in this episode we discuss their family and the next generation of Freestyle skiers. We go through Lauri's career, the lows, highs and what continues to drive him to succeed. Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou #success #freestyle

This week on Hurdle, Emily sits down with Olympian, lululemon ambassador, and Meridia founder Colleen Quigley for a candid, post-USATF Championships catch-up in New York City. Ten years after making her first Olympic team, Colleen reflects on the physical and mental shifts that have reshaped her career. After finally getting clarity on a decade-long foot injury, Colleen shares how embracing that answer allowed her to release the pressure of track racing and open the door to exciting new challenges—including stepping into the world of HYROX, navigating a major home renovation in Boulder, and stepping into her power as a brand advocate and team leader. Together, Emily and Colleen dive into what it takes to own your worth as an athlete, the importance of telling authentic stories beyond a 15-second social clip, and why trusting your gut is the ultimate key to conquering life's hurdles. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Finding Clarity & Letting Go: Colleen details the breakthrough image that revealed a chronic Lisfranc injury and arthritic foot changes, giving her the peace and permission to step away from chasing track trials and shift toward new goals. Entering the HYROX World: Why Colleen is diving into HYROX training, how it fulfills her need for high-energy indoor events, and the spontaneous doubles pact forged right on the mic. The Evolution of Team Meridia: Transitioning from competing alongside her teammates to serving as a full-time leader and story-teller, giving female athletes the mic to share their full journeys. Navigating Brand Deals & Self-Worth: Colleen breaks down how she learned to negotiate without an agent, why saying "no" creates space for the right partnerships, and how she empowers her athletes to recognize their market value. Life in Boulder & Modern Content: A look at Colleen and Kevin's massive historic home renovation, plus a discussion on why audiences crave raw, long-form connection over hyper-polished social clips. QUOTABLE MOMENTS "I don't know if there's anything that will make me feel the way that trying to go to the Olympics made me feel ... but I'm just ready for a new challenge. I'm ready for something different that makes me get excited and doesn't make me feel defeated." "I'm excited to be able to say yes to those things that I've been missing out on... to say yes to fun runs, vacations, or doubles at HYROX. Saying yes to a lot of new, fun adventures." "Every single deal doesn't have to work out. It just makes space for something else. You have to have some kind of trust that the world is going to look out for you, as long as you're showing up in a way you can be proud of." "If you believe it to be true and you feel like you know something, own it and act accordingly." SOCIAL@steeple_squigs@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: Trump signed an executive order overriding the CDC's vaccine schedule authority, requiring the MMR vaccine to be broken into three separate shots at separate visits — while claiming he broke up his own kids' vaccines into five stops because he's "seen proof" that vaccines cause autism, which he described as a soda bottle poured into a child's body. Trump also admitted there was "some contractor error" with the reflecting pool while continuing to accuse a former Olympian of vandalism even though charges were dropped, and appointed a Project 2025 co-author as inspector general of the department that will review the reflecting pool renovation. On the tech beat, Meta and TikTok lost their attempt to dismiss thousands of lawsuits claiming their platforms are deliberately addictive and harmful to teenagers. Mark Zuckerberg responded to the cultural moment by releasing a 6,500-word AI manifesto arguing everyone's concerns are overblown and America needs to beat China anyway. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders sent a strongly worded letter urging OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to pause AI development, citing all three companies reporting their own models going rogue in recent weeks and a petition signed by over 1,200 AI employees calling for an international safety framework. In scary weather news, July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States going back to 1895, with NOAA forecasting more of the same through August. Finally, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake — the strongest recorded in the 21st century — hit Colombia and Ecuador, killing at least 111 people with many still missing. Resources/Articles mentioned: The Guardian: Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots The Hill: Trump says there was ‘some contractor error' during Reflecting Pool renovation WaPo: Trump nominates loyalist to office that would oversee Reflecting Pool review WaPo: Patriot Games open with dodgeball, lots of MAGA caps and even more questions Axios: Meta, others lose appeal to drop thousands of social media addiction lawsuits Axios: Zuckerberg: AI's biggest risk is one entity with too much control  Axios: Exclusive: Sanders calls for AI development pause Axios: The U.S. just had its hottest month on record AP News: 7.4 magnitude quake strikes western Colombia, killing scores of people Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition and Farnam, we talk to rising eventing protégée Olivia Dutton—daughter of the legendary eventer Phillip Dutton—fresh off her individual bronze finish with Irish Sport Horse gelding Jewelent at the inaugural FEI Eventing World Championship U25 where they also finished as the highest-placed U.S. combination.This new FEI championship held at Millstreet International in Cork County, Ireland, was created to help bridge the gap between Young Rider and senior-level competition and saw 40 riders under the age of 25 from 14 different nations compete at the CCI4*-S level. After dressage, Olivia and Jewelent sat in 26th place, but made a stellar comeback over cross country and show jumping to secure the first-ever individual medal for the U.S. at the inaugural championship.The 24-year-old has blossomed from a wide-eyed, horse-crazy girl into a promising young star in the sport as she carries forward one of eventing's most respected family legacies. In today's podcast, Olivia tells us about her partnership with Jewelent, what it was like having her famous father as a coach growing up and how they continue to navigate the parent-coach dynamics and why she rides for herself as well as for her family's name.About Olivia DuttonGrowing up riding on the family's True Prospect Farm in West Grove, Pennsylvania, under the tutelage of her dad—a seven-time Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalist—Olivia was immersed in the Dutton's professional eventing operation from time she could walk. Long before recognizing her own competition ambitions, she tagged along with her parents to some of the biggest events around the world where she had the opportunity to watch her dad compete at the highest level of the sport.While her parents encouraged Olivia to pursue show jumping, she caught the eventing bug by the age of 10 when she began competing with one of her first mounts The Dude. She later took over Santa's Playboy, an off-the-track Thoroughbred who had previously competed at the Advanced level with owner Amy Ruth Borun. In 2016, they were Reserve Champions in the CCI2* at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge.In 2018, she helped Area II capture team gold at the Adequan FEI North American Youth Rider Championships riding Mr. Medicott and went on to compete at increasingly demanding levels, moving up to Intermediate at Carolina International and later stepping into CCI4* competition.Olivia briefly stepped away from full-time competition to attend the University of Kentucky, where she studied business while continuing to ride and compete on weekends—a balancing act that became a hallmark of her early 20s.In 2022, she partnered with off-the-track Thoroughbred Sea of Clouds after taking over the ride from her dad, who had produced the gelding to the five-star level and finished in 10th place at the 2022 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L. Olivia and “Socs,” who'd been on the family's farm since he was a 3-year-old, finished 13th in the 2024 Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S in and were in the MARS Bromont CCI4*-L that same year.Together, the pair has continued to climb the international ranks, contesting multiple CCI4* events, including Bromont International and Boekelo before capturing a standout CCI4*-S victory at the Morven Park Fall International and Horse Trials in 2025.About This Episode's Sponsors: Tribute Equine Nutrition and FarnamTributeAt Tribute Equine Nutrition, caring for horses has always come first. As a family-owned company safely making feed right here in the USA, they're celebrating America's 250th anniversary by supporting programs that make a difference through horses. Every bag of Tribute sold helps support PATH International's Equine Services for Heroes programs helping veterans through equine-assisted services. They've also introduced limited-edition Patriotic Horse Treats for summer. Ready to try Tribute? Start with a free personalized feeding plan and your first bag free at TributeEquineNutrition.com.FarnamThis episode is brought to you by Farnam, celebrating 80 years of trusted equine care, and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control, a new fly spray for horses. When your horse needs to stay focused, it helps to take flies out of the equation. Endure Gold uses brand-new, EPA-approved ingredients never before seen in equine care to annihilate flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. This advanced formula delivers fast knockdown and up to 14 days of fly protection you can trust. Discover fly protection with Endure Gold from Farnam.

World Championship week is here and we are officially ready for Aachen! Nicole is joined by Sam Watson, Diarm Byrne, Annie Bishop and Spike Milligan to take a proper look at the field and try to work out just how this championship might unfold. Can Laura Collett and London 52 add a World title to their European crown? Is this the final head-to-head between two championship greats in London 52 and fischerChipmunk? And with Lordships Graffalo, JL Dublin, Diabolo, Falco and plenty more waiting in the wings, who actually comes out on top? The team also looks at the nations fighting for the medals, what we can expect from Giuseppe Della Chiesa's cross country track and, of course, puts their reputations on the line with their team and individual podium predictions. Highlights • The London 52 vs fischerChipmunk rivalry and one final championship showdown • Who can challenge for individual gold • How strong are Great Britain and Germany? • The USA, New Zealand and Ireland's medal chances • What to expect from the Aachen cross country • The combinations flying under the radar • Team and individual podium predictions Guests Sam Watson is an Olympian, World Championship team silver medallist and EquiRatings co-founder. Diarm Byrne - co-founder and CEO of EquiRatings. Annie Bishop - EquiRatings' US-based eventing analyst and podcast regular. Spike Milligan - top equine vetrinarian and one of the Eventing Podcast's regular voices. Our World Championship coverage  The Championships Diaries is powered by brands that know what it takes to keep horses feeling, looking and performing at their best. FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips Developed by veterinarians and backed by research, FLAIR Strips support the nasal passages to reduce airway resistance, helping horses breathe easier, conserve energy and recover faster. Discover FLAIR Foran Equine Scientifically formulated supplements designed to support equine health, performance and recovery, produced to pharmaceutical-grade standards in Ireland. Explore Foran Equine Carr & Day & Martin Caring for horses since 1765, Carr & Day & Martin combines centuries of experience with trusted products across coat, hoof, leather and horse care. Explore Carr & Day & Martin Connolly's RED MILLS More than 100 years of equine nutrition expertise, with scientifically formulated feeds developed to support horses from everyday riding to the very highest levels of performance. Explore RED MILLS Horseware Ireland Born in Ireland and built around making life better for horses and riders, Horseware has been pushing equestrian innovation forward since the creation of the iconic Rambo Original. Explore Horseware Ireland Support the brands supporting the show and follow the Championships Diaries for stories, insight and everything you need from the heart of championship eventing.

Johannes Klæbo is a Norwegian cross-country skier, an 11-time Olympic gold medalist, and the most decorated Winter Olympian in history. Johannes caught the world's attention with his signature sprinting on skis, sweeping his events and winning the most gold medals ever at a single Winter Olympics. But it wasn't always so; this conversation explores how he got from the middle of the pack at age 14 to the top of Olympic history. We get into Norway's philosophy of raising top athletes, the training mishap that turned into his uphill technique, his 32-hour training week, and his competitive spirit that never switches off. He also tells me the one thing he changed before the Olympics, and it has nothing to do with training. At only 29 Johannes is already one of the greatest Olympians of all time, and it was an honor to have this conversation with him. Enjoy. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever

Send us Fan MailJoin director, and former child actor, Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, chat with former Olympians and World Figure Skating Champions, Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner!Tai and Randy discuss how they first got paired up, winning the World Championships, having to withdraw from the Lake Placid Olympics, performing in the Ice Capades, their decade-long friendship, & much more!Support the show

   What a crazy twist.  Less than two weeks after filling in for your humble host on his radio show, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota is indicted on multiple charges including a bribery scheme around the election of the new County Exec.  This is wild.    After Dr. Fauci took out the trash yesterday (and wouldn't we like to know what he tossed?) he got in the car and went for a ride with his wife.  All cameras are on the Fauci's again and Mrs. Covid Jab flipped the bird at the media.  You gotta love it when the true colors shine through.    Utah Senator Mike Lee says there is real progress on the SAVE America Act in the senate.  Ya, right.     According to a report at SI, Patrick Mahomes is keeping notes of everyone and everything people are saying about him and his team.  This is juicy.  Also, the OG OC Eric Bienemy is now streaming in to practice live and calling the field on his phone.  I'll let you guess what I have to say about this.     A local Olympian that we got to know just a little bit gets the gold returned to her in a really feel good story and Missouri speed limits on the Interstate are about to pop up to 75 mph.

Michigan Senate race takes shape after key Democratic primary. Trump doesn't rule out firing Jeanine Pirro after charges were dropped against three-time Olympian and alleged Reflecting Pool vandal. And CDC data shows cases of a potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's A Primary Night Show on The Majority Report On today's program: Will Cain tries to explain to his geriatric audience who Hasan Piker is and why they should be afraid of him. Sam Robinson, independent journalist in Detroit, joins the show from the Abdul El-Sayed primary party to discuss the Michigan elections. For more from Sam, check out his Substack and follow him on X. Nathan Robinson, editor-in-chief of Current Affairs, for further conversation about Michigan's primaries. John from San Antonio calls in to share some election data. Sen. Bernie Moreno is still not using the word 'resign' when discussing Rep. Max Miller's abuse of his ex-wife who is Moreno's daughter. U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C., Jeanne Pirro is in hot water after dropping charges of vandalism on the reflecting pool against the former Olympian, Davey Hearn. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asked about the Max Miller abuse scandal and then he tries to pass the buck by claiming this is an issue for the House of Representatives. Former mayor of New York City, Eric Adams is paid to travel to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and sell a data center to the local residents and is met with thunderous boos. all that and a whole lot of Steve Kornacki. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ROCKET MONEY: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/MAJORITY BLUELAND: Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code DOGDAYS26 to save 30% on all CBD pet products. This sale ends August 5th at midnight Eastern time. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

Send us Fan Mail"I could feel my leg tearing in three places as I was launched up into the air... There I was, knowing that my dream was over, that I had reached the highest and lowest point of my life at the exact same time."  ~ Cherita O'dellKey Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysTurning Insults into Fuel: How Cherita used the verbal bullying she faced in high school as mental "power packs" to become a stronger athlete.The Olympic Heartbreak: The harrowing story of slipping on a wet takeoff board days before the Olympics, tearing her leg in three places.The Power of a Pivot: Why you should let your day job fund your passion until you can fully transition into your true calling.Manifesting Success: How writing the vision down and boldly declaring her goals helped Cherita acquire the exact luxury car she needed to elevate her real estate brand.Trusting Divine Timing: Cherita's journey through an eight-year single season, the personal development she embraced, and how it led to her marriage and family. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:51 - The Comeback Helps You Deal with the Setback00:06:45 - Becoming "Cherita the Cheetah" and Overcoming Bullying00:09:50 - Earning a Full Ride to Rice University00:15:00 - Jumping a National Record from Pure Anger00:17:10 - The Olympic Nightmare: Tearing Her Leg in the Rain00:20:20 - Finding Hope from Missionaries Outside the Olympic Village00:24:40 - The Mental Game of an Elite Athlete00:28:15 - Transitioning to Hospitality and Real Estate00:34:20 - How to Transition Your Career Safely00:42:15 - The Power of Manifestation and the White Luxury Car00:49:30 - Navigating an 8-Year Single Season and Divine Timing00:52:00 - Cherita's Book: Good God!Guest Bio:Cherita O'dell is a former Olympian, author, and luxury real estate agent based in Barbados. After earning a full athletic scholarship to Rice University, she qualified for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in the long jump. A devastating injury during a practice meet abruptly ended her athletic career. Since then, Cherita has transitioned into hospitality and entrepreneurship, serving as a successful realtor for the past 20 years. She is also the author of the book Good God!, a comical and insightful look at her eight-year journey as a single woman before starting her family.Website: https://cheritaodellspeaks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheritaodellspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheritaodellspeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherita-odellCheck out the full episode and special offers at https://DavidPasqualone.com/Cherita now!Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

As Republicans push the SAVE Act and President Trump continues to cast doubt on the integrity of elections, the debate over election security and voter confidence has become more polarized than ever. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by veteran Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg to discuss the state of voting rights and what can be done to strengthen confidence in American elections. This is an excerpt from the conversation. In the full episode, they dive deeper into election issues, including President Trump's efforts to nationalize voting, his continued fight against mail-in ballots, and whether the proposed changes will impact this year's midterm elections. Plus: D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's decision to drop the criminal case against a 67-year-old Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com. Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traitors AU Season 3 Host Interview Also available on YouTube. We Know Traitors returns with a special look at The Traitors Australia Season 3, featuring Pooya (“The Duke of Deception”), Annabel Fidler and new series host Gretel Killeen. Gretel shares how she approaches becoming the iconic Lady of the Manor, developing her own rich backstory, and what makes this season’s cast a dynamic force in reality TV. Dive into the creation of character, the reality genre’s quirks, and how the game takes shape in this much-anticipated comeback season. Gretel reveals how her background as a writer, comedian, and artist shapes her take on the host role, including crafting an elaborate history for her on-screen persona, one who's inherited a mysterious manor, weathered the loss of 11 spouses, and entertains guests with a curious penchant for games and mayhem. The conversation also highlights this season’s all-reality-star cast, ranging from Housewives to Olympians, and the unique connections and surprises that ensue when these personalities clash. Listeners will also get an inside look at production, casting, and the careful on-set boundaries needed to preserve the game's secrecy and tension. Key insights include: Gretel's process of building the Lady of the Manor's backstory, complete with rich character details and wardrobe choices The strategic selection of a cast filled with Australian reality TV alumni, covering a diverse mix of genres, backgrounds, and personalities Stories behind standout contestants like Olympic gold medalist and Survivor winner Shane Gould, and how kinship and reputation play into alliances The global appeal of The Traitors and thoughts on why audiences crave the show's blend of deception, play, and community Reflection on the challenge of hosting without tipping information, and the lengths taken to prevent players from reading signals on set Get ready to meet an eccentric new host and a cast with reality TV pedigree, all heading into a game shaped by trust, betrayal, and showmanship. Who will thrive when secrets are everywhere and the line between host and character blurs? Listen in for a behind-the-scenes ride through strategy, casting, and the art of deception on The Traitors Australia Season 3! 0:00 Gretel Killeen Joins the Interview 2:14 Crafting the Host's Backstory 4:13 Eleven Spouses, Mysterious Deaths 6:54 Assembling a New Reality Cast 8:13 Unexpected Contestants Surprise Gretel 10:51 Why Traitors Australia Resonates 13:48 Maintaining Host Neutrality On Set 15:49 Secrets, Editing, and Emotional Reactions How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Donald Trump seems determined to make things hard for everyone: Americans, Republican senators, and even himself. Glenn Kirschner, Josh Marshall, and Ali Vitali join Harry to talk through a week packed with unforced errors by the administration that are derailing Trump's presidency in the run-up to the midterms. The panel discusses Trump's no-holds-barred effort to save the slush fund, the embarrassing end to the prosecution of a former Olympian scapegoated for the disastrous Reflecting Pool flop, and Anthony Fauci's unsettling return to the headlines. Update: Late on Saturday night, Senator John Cornyn and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a deal that seemed to finally kill off the so-called weaponization fund. Observers noted that the agreement could potentially be walked back in the future and that it did not fully foreclose Trump's tax amnesty. Nonetheless, it seemed to clear the way for Blanche's confirmation. Mentioned in this episode: Glenn's Substack Glenn's YouTube Josh's analysis Ali's show Way Too Early Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are getting heated and it will be fascinating to see how long or if U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro will keep her job after dropping charges against former Olympian David Hearn. Pirro admitted in a public filing that “botched” work was to blame for the peeling lining in the Reflecting Pool, not vandals. Trump’s reaction was swift and to the point, saying he “100% disagrees” with Pirro, acknowledging for the first time that there “may have been some contractor difficulty” but insisted the major damage was caused by vandalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.