Podcasts about Olympic Games

Elex Michaelson joins the show to talk Rams football, Super Bowl buzz, and a shocking local scandal involving an L.A. charity director accused of stealing $23 million in homeless funds. We also look at the deadly cold weather sweeping across the country, with damages and disruptions topping $200 million. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton comes on to discuss the arrest of Ryan Wedding, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives, and how the takedown unfolded. Deputy Chief Hamilton also breaks down why L.A.’s crime rate is trending downward, what’s driving the change, and what residents should know. The hour closes with the unbelievable story of Ryan Wedding’s fall from grace — from Olympic snowboarder to international drug kingpin, and how it all finally caught up with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extensive winter storm coverage from our team of correspondents as more than half the country is bracing for debilitating conditions. The latest on the arrest of Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. What we know about what led to the arrest of one of the FBI's ten most wanted. And, on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", Steve Hartman's story of a homeless woman who refused to leave her husband's side. Even in death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madison Chock and Evan Bates are among the most accomplished ice dance teams in U.S. history and seven-time national champions whose careers have spanned more than a decade at the top of the sport. As they look to their fourth Olympic Games together, the married duo is skating with a depth of connection and clarity shaped by years of shared experience. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Chock and Bates reflect on their partnership on and off the ice and why the chance to compete in front of fans in Milan feels especially powerful. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isabeau Levito is one of Team USA's brightest figure skating stars, who emerged as a world-class competitor before a serious injury disrupted one of the most successful stretches of her career. Levito made a strong return to the ice, finishing fourth at the World Championships and keeping her Olympic ambitions firmly in focus ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Levito opens up about perseverance, pushing through mistakes, and why competing in Milan will mean so much to her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alysa Liu first reached the Olympics at 16 years old before stepping away from the sport to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose on her own terms. After returning to competition in 2024, Liu delivered one of the strongest performances of her career at the World Championships, skating with a renewed sense of freedom and creativity as Milan-Cortina 2026 came into view. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Liu reflects on why she finds skating fun again, how her mindset has evolved since Beijing, and what she is most excited about heading into Milan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards are part of the next generation of Team USA women's hockey, known for their speed, confidence, and the bond they've built as teammates. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Edwards and Harvey talk about growing up in the game, supporting each other under pressure, and Harvey's special connection with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce. Plus, they share what they're most excited about as they look to Milan-Cortina 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan Stolz has been training for the Olympics since he was a kid, committing to early mornings, late nights, and a level of focus that set him apart from a young age. Now one of the fastest speed skaters in the world, Stolz is carrying that same relentless mindset toward Milan-Cortina 2026, balancing intense training with a growing confidence in what he is capable of on the sport's biggest stage. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Stolz reflects on growing up inside the grind of elite training, learning to trust the process, and what it means to carry big expectations with a steady mindset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Fischnaller is an Olympic luger and active-duty U.S. Army Soldier whose pursuit of the Games has always run alongside a life of service. After overcoming a devastating crash at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Fischnaller continued to compete at the highest level, carrying the discipline, purpose, and perspective shaped by both her sport and her military career. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, she opens up about service, mental toughness, love, and why choosing to keep going has defined who she is both on and off the track. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chloe Kim is one of the most accomplished snowboarders of her generation, who stepped away from the sport after the Beijing Olympics to reconnect with herself beyond the halfpipe. As she looks to Milan-Cortina 2026, Kim has a redefined outlook on perfection, returning with greater clarity, balance, and creative freedom. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Kim reflects on maturity, self-trust, and why this Olympic chapter feels more intentional than any before. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Jackson is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the fastest skaters in the world, whose path began unexpectedly and led to historic success on the sport's biggest stage. As she looks ahead to Milan-Cortina 2026, Jackson is focused on defending her 500-meter title while continuing to refine the precision and efficiency that define her skating. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Jackson talks about chasing improvement, embracing her role as a model for the next generation, and what it will mean to compete in a full Olympic arena with the world watching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Storm Fern barrels across two‑thirds of the U.S., disrupting travel and triggering emergency alerts, while Minnesota's “ICE OUT!” protests escalate with clergy arrests over Trump‑era immigration raids. In Kyiv, thousands lose heat in sub‑zero temperatures as US-brokered peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi. Plus, Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin, has been arrested and brought to the U.S. to face charges.  Listen to the latest episode of On Assignment Trump's second year. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, who is an historian, specializing in global sport, communications and diplomacy. She is also the Director of FranceandUS, and she lectures on sports diplomacy at New York University Tisch Institute of Global Sport. We met to talk about her most recent book: Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA (Bloomsbury, 2023). In our conversation, we discussed the rise of basketball in France, the differences between French and American basketball, and the way that French basketball stars such as Boris Diaw exemplify the new global “empire” of basketball that incorporates Africa, France and its overseas departments, and the USA. Krasnoff divides Basketball Empire into three parts that together investigate how French basketball developed from a low point in the middle of the 20th century to a global powerhouse contributing players to the NBA and the WNBA almost every year. Krasnoff argues that French basketball's success hinges on their ability make use of their connections both with the United States and with their former empire. In examining the growth of basketball in France, Krasnoff traces a sporting genealogy that links together players, coaches, and even commentators from around the globe who compete together in France and help produce a distinctive French style of basketball that nevertheless has appeal outside of the hexagon. In Basketball Empire, Krasnoff's first section takes off from her previous work on French association football, which looked at the development of Les Bleus. In the 1950s and 1960s, French basketball too was in crisis. In response, the French government, the Fédération française de basket-ball (FFBB), and even some sporting associations sought out new ways to improve the quality of play in France. Paris University Club brought in Americans who had played basketball in the NCAA but were now living in France to teach American approaches to the game. Individual players, including one of the earliest female French basketball stars Elisabeth Riffiod, watched film of American professionals like Bill Russell. The government redeveloped a national training centre: the National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP.) The French League professionalized in 1987. Since the 1990s, French basketball has enjoyed a rising number of successful EuroBasket and Olympic campaigns, including a men's silver and a women's bronze in 2020/21. Basketball Empire's second section uses micro-biographies to explore the ways that contemporary French players developed their skills, how they made their moves into the NCAA, the NBA or the WNBA, and the challenges and opportunities that these moves provided them as players. In this section in particular, Krasnoff's ability land and conduct interviews shines. She shows how diverse players, including Boris Diaw, Sandrine Gruda, Nicolas Batum, Marine Johannès, Diandra Tchatchouang, Evan Fournier, Mickaël Gelabale, and Rudy Gobert have become not only basketball stars but also informal diplomats that help build connections and translate between Africa, France and the United States. In the final section, Krasnoff considers why the French have been so successful at producing high quality men's and women's basketball players. She credits la formation à la française: the specific French training system that includes a national sports training center (the INSEP) as well as local and regional basketball academies (pôles espoirs). The future looks bright for French basketball and in our interview Krasnoff predicts French and US success in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympiad. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1948, London hosted the first Olympic Games after World War Two, but when it came to the hockey final, it was newly independent India who won gold, beating Great Britain. In 2014, Ashley Byrne spoke to one of the stars of the Indian team, Balbir Singh, about the victory at what became known as the ‘Austerity Games'.Singh died in 2020. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: India's centre forward Balbir Singh tries to score a goal during the men's Olympic Games Hockey match. Credit: Associated Press)

Skier Marion Thénault wants Winter Olympic gold. She also wants a cooler planet. That means training hard but doing it in a way that cuts her own emissions. And calling on sports federations to do their part. We discover what else needs to change to ensure the winter games survive in a warming world – including keeping the competition to a select few cities – including Calgary.

Today's programme features a couple of very nice movers. There's Anton de Beke, fresh from the first night of the Strictly Tour to recount a life of dance and showbiz.Lizzy Yarnold is used to moving at a rather more ferocious speed as our most successful winter Olympian.Picking up on the sweet smell of success, Michael O'Shaugnassey is an expert in scents and uses them to access prisoners memories.Also today, a man considered so dull that he's won an award for it, and the Inheritance Tracks of Claire Foy.Presenter: Adrian Chiles Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Glyn Tansley

The Olympics are just a couple weeks away and with that in mind, Brenden Escott tracked down Donnovan Bennett, who's covering the games for the CBC, to learn all about the Canadian medal hopefuls, stories he's following and what it means to him to have the opportunity to report on the spectacle. Find Donnovan on X (@DonnovanBennett). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey Show is back, and the gang is only weeks late to the party, but they finally discuss the sensation sweeping the hockey world: Heated Rivalry. With lead actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams set to take part in the Olympic torch relay, the gang also gets to discuss their excitement for the upcoming Olympics. Ethan has a stat of the day about how dominant Quinn Hughes has been since coming to Minnesota, Rose has an update on the LA Kings in Rosa En Un Minuto, and Dave attempts to win money again in Puck Luck. In wins and fails, the gang celebrates Sergei Bobrovsky fighting Alex Nedeljkovic in what may have been the most uncharacteristic moment in NHL history. Then, Adnan joins the show to continue the discussion on Heated Rivarly, share his thoughts on the Olympics, and tell us how ugly he thinks Mitch Marner's return to Toronto will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Snowpocalypse is coming, TikTok manages to survive in the U.S., and an Olympic snowboarder-turned drug kingpin is arrested after more than a year on the run. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2596 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy:⁠ https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad rewind the clock 25 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2001 a pivotal moment in wrestling history. Bruce shares never-before-told stories surrounding the purchase of WCW, gives an inside look at what it was really like working as a writer in WWE during that era, and breaks down why the in-ring chemistry just didn't click between Triple H and his Olympic gold medal–winning opponent. Add in behind-the-scenes politics, creative challenges, and plenty of classic Bruce-and-Conrad hijinks, and you've got a must-listen episode you won't want to miss. ULTRA ONE - Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WRESTLE at http://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad DRIP DROP - Go to http://www.dripdrop.com  and use promo code WRESTLE for 20% off.  COAST - Coast Pay is offering our listeners free gas for a day when you get started at http://coastpay.com/WRESTLE . Disclaimer: The Coast Visa® Commercial Credit card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts subject to credit approval. CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/WRESTLE. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE at http://BlueChew.com  SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

A woman posted a video on TikTok and said “If anyone has any advice, it would be appreciated. I am seconds away from tears” because she is supposed to get married in Alabama this weekend…we talk about how we would handle this situation. Bobby heard a song this morning and just clicked with him that it has a hidden meaning. We talked about Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympic snowboarder accused of being a drug kingpin and a nurse who was murdering patients. Did Eddie break his fast? A female prison officer has been jailed for having illicit relationships with two inmates and plotting to smuggle drugs inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Gist, Mike explains why he won't be watching Netflix's Skyscraper Live, arguing that Alex Honnold's latest stunt is an "attractive nuisance" that plays on our darkest voyeuristic instincts rather than the Olympic ideal. Then, New York Times reporter Kenneth Vogel joins the show to discuss his book Devil's Advocates. He breaks down the "sh*tbag business" of foreign lobbying, covering Paul Manafort's pioneering work with dictators, Rudy Giuliani's "security consulting" hustle, and the very real legal exposure facing Hunter Biden.  Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

This week on Second Helpings, Jackie's feelin' BONE'd and MJ just finished gettin' PLURIB'd! We're still following 'The Traitors' and support their hilarious takedown of the human personification of a Tim Robinson character that's known as Michael Rapaport, Jackie ain't got TIME for thrillers unless there's peni! Everyone's meltin' and slidin' for 'Heated Rivalry', including the Olympics' committee since they'll be the TORCHBEARERS THIS YEAR! MJ and Gideon started 'His & Hers' after finishin' that PLURIBIN'. 'Days Of Our Lives 'has 15,000 episodes and has been runnin' for OVER 60 YEARS! While 'The Pitt' as everyone talkin' and Noah Wyle's givin' shitty boners. 'Game of Thrones' has a new show comin' out, but it's also NOT 'Game of Thrones'. Jackie and Geoff went to a 'Crimes of Passion' museum and honed their severed penis tossin' skills. Meghan Trainor and her husband welcomed their 3rd kid via surrogacy and the internet proved it still sucks. MJ's STILL thinkin' 'bout that inappropriate mommy/son dance the BeckHAMs had, there's also a photo of William Shatner showin' he's ready to die. Lisa Barlow got an 'I don't know her' from Ben Affleck after lying about him as a cover, the internet went after JLo for supposedly snubbin' the Glambot, Green Day is joinin' Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl and we're all gonna PUTH our pants! All this and MORE on this weeks Second Helpings! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about extreme cold weather, woman stuck in car wash, old lady fell asleep on plane, guy's thong review on Facebook Marketplace, severe winter storm and cold weather, Amazon planning job cuts, SUV stolen with child inside, family beat up hotel employee after they didn't validate parking, woman choked while eating fries and driving, guy accused of pretending to be a pilot, cops help woman deliver baby on the side of the road, listener went through car wash and got rear-ended, Valentine's Day at Great Wolf Lodge, Sherone Moore appeared in court, finalists for NFL awards, stars of Heated Rivalry will be Olympic torch bearers, Daredevil will climb skyscraper live on Netflix, Oscar nominations, Emma Stone youngest woman to receive 7 nominations, Jason Segel thought it would be funny to not tell parents about nude scene, rumors about next Bond girl, Sheriff Grady Judd talks about Florida Man, public officials accused of sex act in public, man walking naked carrying jeans claiming he was covered in spiders, woman found hidden camera in hotel room, guy covered in blanket peeping into home, 22-year-old pulled over for speeding in heavily modified car, Ask Dave & Chuck The Freak, fisting question, open relationship gone wrong, wife wants him to stop sleeping nude, his partner complains about him on social media, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: WINTER OLYMPICS FACE SNOW SHORTAGE IN ITALY Guest: Jeff BlissBliss reports on concerns surrounding the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy where inadequate snowfall threatens bobsledding and outdoor events. Discussion covers the challenges facing organizers scrambling to prepare venues, climate factors affecting alpine conditions, contingency plans for snow-dependent competitions, and questions about future winter games site selection.1914 DOLOMITES

SEGMENT 5: ITALY'S WINTER OLYMPICS FACE SNOW CRISIS Guest: Lorenzo Fiori and Jeff Bliss Fiori and Bliss report on Cyclone Harry striking Italy while the eastern Alps suffer inadequate snowfall threatening upcoming Winter Olympics venues. Discussion covers the paradox of extreme weather alongside poor ski conditions, organizers scrambling to prepare bobsled and alpine courses, and climate uncertainties plaguing winter sports planning.1848 FRANKFURT

Three more football games of the season, who you got? Caps have been in a slump Troy Podmilsak prepares Olympic Games

Troy Podmilsak shares his story about becoming an Olympian

The 2028 LA Olympic Games were initially promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

The 2028 LA Olympic Games were initially promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

In our news wrap Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called President Trump's comments about NATO troops serving in Afghanistan "insulting" and "appalling," the FBI arrested a former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding and the city of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration over the removal of a slavery exhibit at the Independence National Historical Park. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Millions across much of the US are bracing for catastrophic ice and snow. Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota are hitting the streets in the bitter cold. President Donald Trump's recent comments about NATO troops offended some US allies in the alliance. We have an update on the trial of a Virginia man accused of a double-homicide. Plus, a former Olympic snowboarder turned one of FBI's most wanted fugitives is in US custody.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2028 LA Olympic Games were initially promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

The 2028 LA Olympic Games were promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/join

Time is currency. And freestyle Olympic skier Quinn Dehlinger cashed in on an opportunity he earned last June. That's when Quinn got a call from his coach that he'd made the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympic Team. Quinn narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2022 Olympics. Qualifying eight months before the Olympics in Italy was a game changer. "Going into the competitions this year, if I got sick or had a minor injury it lifted a little of the weight off the shoulders," says Quinn. Aerial skiing is a freestyle discipline. Athletes are often compared to acrobats on skis. The team trains year-round at its home base in Park City at the Utah Olympic Park where skiers spend all summer perfecting tricks in a pool. But Quinn grew up in Cincinnati which has become a pipeline for aerial skiers. Four skiers on the Olympic team have ties to the Cincinnati area and they credit the smaller hill for high reps they did on rails and jumps. On this Dying to Ask: The greatest advantage of making the Olympic team so early. How did Cincinnati become a pipeline for Olympic aerial skiers? Why fear is a good thing when you you're an acrobat on skis And what it's like to pursue an Olympic dream when your girlfriend is also an Olympian

Anthony SanFilippo, Russ Joy, and Chris Therien are LIVE from Chickie's & Pete's in NE Philly! The guys discuss a disastrous stretch that's seen the Flyers lose seven of their last eight games. Plus, have the Flyers been forced to change their plans ahead of the Olympic break?

Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved worldwide recognition. He has authored 17 books and worked with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of sport, business, medicine and law enforcement, including Fortune 100 executives, FBI Hostage Rescue Teams, and military Special Forces. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of elite sports clients including 17 number ones in the world in their respective sports, multiple clients from professional tennis, golf, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, race car driving and the Olympics. Dr. Loehr is also the retired chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute (HPI), prior to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.  HPI is the pioneer in training programs designed to successfully leverage the science of energy management to improve the productivity and engagement levels of elite performers from the world of business, sport, medicine, and law enforcement, for sustained high performance. Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success. She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. In our conversation today, we touch on many incredible topics including the importance of gratitude, coaching our inner voice, the Hidden Scorecard, and so much more. Jim and Haley share many practical tips and incredible stories from their their work with athletes and teams. Get ready to take some notes and likely listen to this one twice! Connect with Jim: https://www.jim-loehr.com/ Connect with Haley: https://drhaleyperlus.com/ BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? 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The 2028 LA Olympic Games were initially promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with the breaking arrest of an Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord, plus a deep dive into the Beckham wedding "hijack" that has the internet buzzing. They also share a personal health update from KFI’s Amy King and break down President Trump’s final Davos power move. Olympic Kingpin Captured: Breaking news on Ryan Wedding’s arrest. How a former Olympian allegedly ran a massive cocaine operation before being detained. The Beckham Wedding Feud: DJ Fat Tony reveals the truth behind Victoria Beckham "hijacking" Brooklyn’s first dance and what TMZ is reporting. Amy King’s Journey: KFI’s own Amy King joins the studio to talk about her battle with colon cancer and the importance of early screening. The Davos Cold Shoulder: Trump moves the goalposts on Canada’s "Board of Peace" status, sparking a new social media war with the PM. Free Solo Taipei: Rock climber Alex Honnold is set to scale the Taipei 101 skyscraper live today—is this the return of the global monoculture event? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carsten Vissering was an absolute force during his time in the pool. Breaking national high school and age records as a teenager, he went on to swim for the University of Southern California in college. As a Trojan, Vissering won an NCAA title in 2018 as a part of the 200 medley relay and 2 Pac-12 Titles. Once Vissering walked away from swimming, though, he wasn't done with elite sport. After aquatic retirement, Vissering still wanted to compete and ended up stumbling into bobsledding in 2022. He made the US national team and worked his way up the ranks until, earlier this month, he qualified for the 2026 US Olympic team. Vissering will compete next month in Milan Cortina dawning the Red, White, and Blue. SwimSwam sat down with the now winter athlete to discuss what training, competition, and the mental side of bobsledding is all about. Vissering details the nuances and hardships of the sport. He also tells his personal side of the story, sharing his drive to still compete, the will to learn and grow in a new sport, and the balance it takes to be a full-time athlete and work at a Big Four consulting firm.

This Episode Is Sponsored By The Soul Desire Challenge: https://www.thinkandgrowrichworkshop.com/challenge Here's something nobody tells you about imagination: it's either building your future or quietly sabotaging it. Most entrepreneurs have turned imagination into a bedtime story—vision boards, manifestation rituals, and visualizing outcomes. Then they wonder why nothing moves forward. The problem isn't imagination itself. It's how you're using it. In this episode, Sean Osborn breaks down The Imagination Trap—why your brain resists unfamiliar effort, and how elite performers use mental rehearsal to train their nervous system before reality demands execution. This is neuroscience-backed, performance-tested, and immediately actionable. --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ The Fatal Flaw in Traditional Visualization Why imagining success actually keeps you stuck—and what your brain is really screaming for instead. ✓ What Olympic Athletes Actually Visualize Spoiler: It's not standing on the podium. It's the breath before the dive, the muscle tension in the turn, the split-second decision under pressure. ✓ The Fast:OS vs. Slow:OS Framework How your reactive brain and strategic brain work together—and why most people only train one of them. ✓ Sean's Personal Rehearsal Practice The exact mental rehearsal process Sean uses before every launch, difficult conversation, and high-stakes moment. ✓ The 5-Minute Action Step A simple practice you can do today to remove resistance from any task you've been avoiding. ✓ Why "Visualization Doesn't Work" for Most People The one thing missing from every manifestation practice—and how to fix it immediately. --- KEY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: "Visualization doesn't work because you want something. It works because your brain rehearses it." "Your brain doesn't resist success. Your brain resists unfamiliar effort." "Imagination isn't magic. It's rehearsal. And rehearsal removes resistance." "Most people use imagination to escape reality. Elite performers use it to prepare for reality." "When you visualize outcomes only, your nervous system stays untrained. When you visualize execution, your nervous system gets familiar with the work." --- FEATURED INSIGHTS: • Napoleon Hill's "workshop of the mind" concept—and how it got corrupted into vision boards • Michael Jordan on expectation vs. wishful thinking • Modern neuroscience on how your brain can't distinguish between vividly imagined experience and real experience • Why the same neural circuits activate during mental rehearsal as during actual performance • The difference between confidence and conditioning --- ACTION STEP: Pick one task you've been avoiding. Set a 5-minute timer. Close your eyes and mentally walk through DOING it successfully—not perfectly, but calmly and competently. Feel the resistance in your body. Watch it soften as your brain realizes: "Oh. We can handle this." Then do the task immediately after. No delay. No negotiation. This is how imagination becomes leverage. --- WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR: → Entrepreneurs who feel stuck despite "doing all the mindset work" → High performers who want science-backed mental preparation techniques → Anyone who's tried visualization and decided it "doesn't work" → Business owners avoiding difficult conversations or uncomfortable tasks → Athletes, creators, and leaders who want to train their nervous system for execution --- RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Michael Jordan interviews on mental preparation • Research on neural pathway activation during mental rehearsal • The You:OS framework (Fast:OS vs. Slow:OS) --- CONNECT WITH SEAN: Instagram: @ThinkingBig Coaching Twitter: @seanosborn LinkedIn: Sean Osborn Website: thinkingbigpodcast.com --- SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If this episode shifted something for you, please leave a 5-star review and share it with one person who needs to hear this message. Type TAGR in the comments or tag Sean on social media if you're committing to rehearsing success before you execute. New episodes drop every [DAY] on all podcast platforms.

Heavy snow was falling over Northwest Texas and Oklahoma City on Friday morning as a major winter storm began moving east across the U.S., bringing deadly cold and the threat of power outages and treacherously icy roads to almost half the nation's population and prompting more than a dozen governors to declare states of emergency.Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin, has been arrested and is being brought to the U.S. to face charges, the FBI said on Friday.

The 2028 LA Olympic Games were initially promised to be no-cost to taxpayers. However, the Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $100 million from the city for additional resources to police the games. LAist reporter Libby Rainey tells us what’s in LAPD’s request, how this could impact the city budget, and what it means for your tax dollars. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss: 00:00 Filip Hronek's status with the Canucks 10:35 When players have to return to markets they've left 24:30 The Olympic ice, tickets for athletes, and atmospheres at European hockey games Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Turn your space into the ultimate game-day destination with FanZone Scoreboards - the must-have showpiece for diehard hockey and football fans. Experience every game like you're right in the action with FanZone Scoreboards and, take a chance at winning your own FanZone Scoreboard by filling out the form here https://forms.gle/tSGs5xnPjQjDujoW7 And visit: fanzonescoreboards.com for more info Recorded: January 22, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 Join SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former Canadian Olympic snowboard allegedly turned drug kingpin is under arrest, we'll tell you his connection to L.A. A free event in Downey this weekend honors astronauts who lost their lives in space mission disasters, like Challenger. Plus it's Food Friday, we'll hear about the latest news in the food world. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We're joined this week by none other than Logan Marshall! We talk about video games, the Olympics, and the importance of M.I.L.K.See Logan live at the Vagabonds show hosted by his team Chaos A-Go-Go! (Also he's got a podcast coming out soon! Stay tuned!)Fight Court Plugs

Today on Nina’s What’s Trending, the headlines take a turn you definitely didn’t see coming

A former NFL player dies at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles, and investigators say his death was a homicide. A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a massive international drug operation is taken into custody after months on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Wedding faces serious charges linked to international drug trafficking and the murder of a federal witness, according to high-ranking officials from the Justice DepartmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Red Wings are winning, developing internally, and staring straight at a trade market that's getting more expensive by the day. We start with a quick results check, including Detroit's win over San Jose, the OT win against Ottawa, and tonight's game vs. Toronto (updated after puck drop). Marco Kasper's breakout performance against the Sharks is a key part of that conversation, raising an important question as the deadline approaches: how much help does Detroit truly need from outside versus growth from within? From there, we pivot to the trade market. With Rasmus Andersson off the board and the Feb. 4 Olympic roster freeze looming, early trades are carrying a premium. Using The Score's updated trade board as context, we break down why January has quietly become the new deadline — and why Detroit can't afford to chase urgency. What we're breaking down in this episode: Why Detroit can't overpay Early buyers are paying more to beat the freeze. The Wings need discipline, not panic, especially with their recent form and internal momentum. The Olympic freeze effect How roster certainty, leverage, and timing are inflating prices — and why patience may actually be Detroit's advantage. Defense options after Andersson Who realistically fits the Wings' blue-line needs without mortgaging the future: Dougie Hamilton Justin Faulk Forward upgrades worth discussing Skill, grit, and lineup impact — not just name recognition: Vincent Trocheck Elias Pettersson Jordan Kyrou Robert Thomas We separate realistic fits from fantasy trades, discuss contract structure and playoff impact, and explain why not every “available” star actually makes sense for Detroit's window. The bottom line: The Red Wings are in a position of leverage. They don't need to win January — they need to make the right move. This episode is about how Detroit can upgrade its defense, add grit scoring if needed, and still avoid paying the Olympic tax. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let's have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.