Podcasts about opening ceremonies

Interview Date: August 9th, 2026 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Canadian choreographer Alex Francoeur to trace the journey that took him from a nine-year-old boy reluctantly entering his first hip-hop class in Quebec to building a full-time career across performance, choreography, television, live production, and entrepreneurship. Alex shares how early professional opportunities showed him that dance could become a real career, eventually leading him from Montreal to Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. Along the way, he reflects on the mentors, relationships, O-1 visa journey, and willingness to take risks that shaped his path.Alex also opens up about the major turning points that redirected his career, including Révolution, receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, and discovering his voice as a choreographer and creative leader. He explains why genuine relationships matter just as much as talent, how assisting choreographers for years unknowingly prepared him to lead, and why defining success on your own terms can completely change your trajectory.The conversation dives into one of Alex's biggest projects yet: serving as head choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the massive audition and rehearsal process behind the production. During the Q&A, Alex shares valuable advice about auditions, skeleton crews, networking, personal branding, leveraging opportunities, and treating yourself like a business. Above all, he encourages dancers to enjoy the journey, stay curious, build meaningful relationships, and recognize that every experience is preparing them for what comes next.Shownotes:00:42 – Starting dance at nine in Quebec05:09 – Discovering dance could become a career10:28 – Relationships that led to FIFA World Cup15:14 – Taking a one-way chance on Los Angeles18:04 – Révolution performance changes Alex's career20:11 – Becoming his own brand and business22:29 – Unexpected transition from dancer to choreographer25:51 – Building an international dance convention company28:21 – Defining success on your own terms32:09 – Choreographing FIFA with 125 dancers35:16 – Inside the massive FIFA audition process54:04 – Q&A: Why skeleton crews create opportunities57:43 – Q&A: Receiving the life-changing FIFA call1:05:13 – Q&A: Treating yourself like a business1:11:16 – Final advice: Believe and enjoy the journeyBiography:Alex Francoeur is a Canadian choreographer who creates large-scale movement for the world's biggest stages — from sold-out arenas to global broadcast events reaching millions of viewers.With more than 100 television episodes to his name and live productions staged before crowds exceeding 100,000 spectators, Alex has built a reputation for choreography that merges precision, storytelling, and raw emotional impact. His work doesn't just fill a stage — it commands it.His international profile surged after receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, a breakthrough that brought his singular artistic vision to audiences far beyond Canada. That vision — rooted in authenticity and human connection — is what consistently earns him trust from the industry's most demanding productions.Alex has recently served as the Head Choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, cementing his standing among the elite creators shaping how the world experiences live performance. His work spans productions across Canada, the United States, and Europe.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_francoeur/Website: https://alexfrancoeur.ca/

Greetings, GameCola Faithful! In recognition of 24 years and 200 podcasts last April, we celebrated with a 24-hour livestream extravaganza which we are compiling for your listening pleasure! However, due to the novel nature of our enterprise (aka Joseph did not know how long YouTube streams worked) we ended up losing the first four hours of the show. Therefore, we have created both a document and a podcast episode to recap what you missed! In this recap episode, you'll find James Pelster, Blu Ryder, and Joseph Martin cover the first four hours which are: - 0:00 Opening Ceremonies - Blu Ryder, Joseph Martin, Paul Franzen, Nathaniel Hoover, Anna Bryniarski - Join us as we open the show and honor all GameCola has been so far! - 1:00 Newsletter Hour - Blu Ryder, Joseph Martin, Paul Franzen, Nathaniel Hoover, Anna Bryniarski - Dive into the history of GameCola as it got its beginnings as a newsletter. - 2:00 Blu Hour - Blu Ryder, Paul Franzen, Anna Bryniarski, James Pelster - An hour of fun hosted by Blu Ryder. - 3:00 Gaming After Dark - Blu Ryder, Joseph Martin - Late night Gaming Chats about topics only allowed After Dark. So have a listen, and join us for the rest of the show coming soon! The accompanying document can be downloaded here: https://www.gamecola.net/podcasts/Episode_200_Livestream_Text_Record.pdf

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 11th day of July in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about the opening ceremony of The Naadam Festival, the games and Mongolian traditions. Recorded in my hotel room in Ulaanbaatar.Big shout out to the Mongolian army, Genghis Khan and the lads at the culture show. Thank you to my Patreon supporters for helping to keep this thing afloat =]:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even/ The full Mongolian adventure. To get in touch, send a message to tidbitspod@protonmail.comFollow on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1?si=8669c230acc546e8 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::

This week on Past Our Prime, we welcome two legends from one of the greatest Olympic swim teams ever assembled—Jim Montgomery and Brian Goodell. Montgomery made history at the 1976 Montreal Olympics by becoming the first swimmer to break the 50-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle, while Goodell, just 17 years old and still a high school student, captured two individual gold medals and set world records in both the 400- and 1,500-meter freestyle. Together, they helped lead the United States to a dominant performance in Montreal, and on the podcast they relive the races, the rivalries, the unforgettable atmosphere of the Games, and what it was like to be part of one of the most remarkable weeks in Olympic swimming history. The July 26, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated arrived during the first full week of the Montreal Olympics, and its cover perfectly captured the optimism and spectacle of the Games. Featuring the Olympic cauldron being lit during the Opening Ceremonies by Canadian teenagers Stéphane Préfontaine and Sandra Henderson beneath the headline, "The Show Goes On in Montreal," the cover symbolized the resilience of the Olympics after political boycotts by more than two dozen African nations and the withdrawal of Taiwan threatened to overshadow the competition. Inside, the magazine shifted the focus back to the athletes and the drama unfolding in Montreal, previewing what would become one of the most memorable Olympics in history, highlighted by Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10s, the dominance of the U.S. swim team, and a remarkable week of track and field that reaffirmed the enduring spirit of the Games. Jim Montgomery arrived in Montreal as the world's premier sprint freestyler and left as one of the Olympics' biggest stars. The Indiana University standout became the first swimmer in history to break the 50-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle, winning gold in a world-record 49.99 seconds—a milestone often compared to Roger Bannister's four-minute mile. Montgomery also won gold in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay and the 4x100-meter medley relay, with both teams setting world records, and added a bronze medal in the 200-meter freestyle. His three gold medals established him as the fastest swimmer in the world and helped lead the United States to one of the most dominant team performances in Olympic swimming history. Brian Goodell was just 17 years old and still a high school student when he emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The distance freestyle sensation captured gold medals in both the 400- and 1,500-meter freestyle, setting world records in each event and establishing himself as the world's premier distance swimmer. After returning home from Montreal as a double Olympic champion and world-record holder, Goodell headed back to California to begin his senior year at Mission Viejo High School, capping one of the most extraordinary summers ever enjoyed by an American teenager. On this week's episode of Past Our Prime, Montgomery and Goodell take listeners back to that magical week in Montreal, sharing firsthand stories from one of the greatest Olympic swim teams ever assembled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barra joined Lisa and Russell in the studio this morning talking all things Derby 63 tonight, Hayden Young's surprise out for the DOckers with sickness and SHai Bolton back in. Plus the Commonwealth Games have started in Scotland with a huge Opening Ceremony featuring a Loch Ness Monster, Barra challenged the guys to come up with 5 Scottish things plus find out why tennis legend Martina Navratilova is upset about women wearing kilts as part of the Opening Ceremony. Barra also reveals a surprise competitor linked to one of the greatest missing persons mysteries of all time and he also puts those Justin Langer coaching the English Test Team rumours to bed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's like Christmas for Michael - Opening Ceremony Day! But with this new look Games - prepared in just 18 months - there's a new look to the familiar Opening Ceremony - we'll explain all! Hosts Scotland, as well as England and Wales name their Flag and Baton bearers - and Michael's achieve's yesterday's goal of getting a pic with Finnie - well kind of! But what is the Canadian mascot all about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will convene in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech.

On this episode of Live From Special Olympics 2026 USA Games: A Special Chronicles Podcast Series, we're reporting on location from Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota during the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics USAGames. From our press box vantage point, we capture the joy, pride, and inclusion that define the Games. As our friend Timothy Shriver reminds us, this celebration reflects the very best of America's spirit — and no one works harder than Special Olympics athletes. This is the Land of Inclusion. Special Olympics Country. Join our Mother‑Son Podcast Team for real‑time commentary and behind‑the‑scenes highlights from America's largest inclusion celebration of ability. Follow along on the Road to the 2026 USA Games and be part of the Movement. Episode 851 ShowNotes & Links

Ah, 2002. What a year! Especially when it comes to the Salt Lake City Olympics. An Olympics so historic, particularly for Australia, that we often remember it through rose-coloured glasses. But what about the Opening Ceremony? How does it hold up after all these years? Well today, you're about to find out as we head back to the era of Bush, trains and plenty of bright ski jackets to revisit the first Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony of the new millennium! Does the fact it was held in a school stadium hold it back? What about having trains going down the aisles that two of our three hosts rightfully love? How about calling everyone Mitt? And now that the US men have finally won Olympic gold in ice hockey again for the first time since 1980, do we look at the Miracle on Ice team lighting the cauldron differently? And could that mean the 2026 gold medallists are a lock to do the same when the Games return to Salt Lake City? There's plenty to unpack and a lot of fun to be had as we bring you our latest Opening Ceremony review in style!

We're recapping the gauntlet that was last week's Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Mega shoutout to our sponsors who shared the love with us & our friends in the industry, Meraki, Candaze Edibles & IGADI Dispensary.We talk about all the festivites, from Opening Ceremonies to the ride home Sunday morning... the name dropping doesn't stop nor did the fun from the weekend. Tune in to see what you missed out & why you should join the Fall Festival in Charleston! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

This episode was recorded ahead of the official Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament, marking the beginning of our seventh session. As has become customary, MSPs invite one person from their local area to join us at Holyrood, to take part in the events of the day. We call these guests our local heroes, as they are selected thanks to the incredible work they do in their communities. All have fascinating stories, and in this episode you'll meet four of them.

Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay) is Scotland's Makar, or national poet. He's part of the programme for the Opening Ceremony taking place on 27 June 2026, to officially mark the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament. He chats to us about the role, his inspiration behind the poem, and what else he's working on at the moment.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)   The Strait of Hormuz reopens as the US and Iran begin implementation of a new ceasefire, but critics question what the war achieved; Former President Barack Obama hosts a star-studded ceremony ahead of opening weekend for his Presidential Center in Chicago; Consumer Watchdog group says California is failing to address price gouging at the pump as refinery profits soar. The post Iran Peace Deal Details Revealed; Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony – June 18, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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  Adrian walks through the opening ceremony, catching up with the riders, movers, and shakers of the GKA to get the latest insights from the people shaping the event.   DOTZIP feat. Andrea, Jeremy & Lorenzo:   https://youtu.be/u0lkdt5qjl0?si=q0fYFzeD8FUKUeEV   Fantasy Files Mykonos (Video):   https://portraitkite.com/videos/fantasy-mykonos-big-air-2026/   Fantasy:   https://fantasykite.com/   The Line Smith:   Discount Code: kitesurf365   https://www.thelinesmith.eu/carecenter/   Support the show:   http://portraitkite.com   https://www.fantasykite.com   Contact me:   adrian@portraitkite.com   Follow me:   http://www.kitesurf365.com   https://www.instagram.com/kitesurf365/

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber has been generating a fresh wave of attention over the past few days, but the biggest verified development is that he and Hailey Bieber were seen at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, with E! News describing it as a date night and social media posts showing the pair in the building. That appearance matters more than most celebrity sighting because it places Bieber back in a high visibility public setting tied to a major global event, which is the kind of moment that tends to travel well beyond entertainment gossip. According to E! News, the couple's presence was widely noticed, and fan clips circulated quickly online. E! News reports the sighting at the ceremony, while Instagram and X posts amplified the same basic takeaway without adding much independently confirmed detail. There is also renewed online chatter around Bieber's social media behavior. Several posts have pointed to cryptic Instagram activity from Justin and Hailey, with some outlets and fan accounts interpreting the tone as unusual or possibly symbolic. That said, the posts themselves do not verify any specific personal or business development, so this should be treated as speculation rather than a confirmed story. The only firm fact is that the couple's online presence has again become a magnet for over reading by fans and gossip coverage. On the performance side, recent social posts and entertainment clips suggest Bieber has remained active in celebrity and event spaces, but the available material is thin on hard confirmation. One viral clip referenced him at a headline performance context, and another post focused on his presence around major public events, yet neither adds enough verified detail to treat as a major new biographical beat. For a biography centered episode, the more durable significance is less about the chatter and more about the pattern it reinforces: Bieber remains a high profile figure whose appearances still draw outsized attention even when he is not launching a formal project. There are also unconfirmed reports and reposts linking Bieber to additional music and cameo style activity, including speculative collaboration talk and viral mentions on TikTok and Instagram, but these remain unverified. In short, the past few days have been defined by public visibility, couple centric buzz, and social media interpretation rather than a clearly documented new album, tour, legal issue, or business launch. For now, the most reliable headline is that Bieber keeps turning ordinary appearances into headline fuel, and that alone remains part of his long term biographical story. Thank you for listening and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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Two Labubu characters in football jerseys joined the festivities and shared the excitement of football's biggest event with spectators from around the globe.

The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy. Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities. He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For all the rightful pessimism around the FIFA World Cup, the opener provided chaotic joy at a global sporting cathedral in Mexico. We cross to Mexico City to gauge the feverish delight of the co-hosts win. Amanda Shalala then takes us inside Gianni Infantino's bizarre press conference, before we check in on the Socceroos who have an injury scare ahead of the opening clash with Turkiye.Featured: Amanda Shalala, journalist, ABC Sport. Dave Weiner, Football 360. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Comedian Mark Normand joins Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Ari Shaffir for the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Springtern Olympics. The guys interview and nickname all ten intern hopefuls, and three contestants are eliminated in a contest of strength. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!!Original Air Date: 05/26/26Support our sponsors!Visit BodyBrainCoffee.com and use code LOS20 for a limited time to get 20% off your order! #BodyBrainPodIf you're 21 or older, get 40% OFF your first order @ IndaCloud with code SKANKS at https://inda.shop/SKANKS #indacloudpodSupport the show & get 20% off your Ruiget order with code SKANKS at https://www.rugiet.com/skanks DISCLAIMER: Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com.For a limited time only, Legion of Skanks fans get 20% off + free shipping by using code SKANKS at checkout at http://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com #BlueprintSave 10% off + an extra $10 discount on your Starter Kit purchase today by using code LEGION at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/LEGION #Bruntpod---------------Skankfest X New Orleans badges available at www.skankfest.com!---------------

FedCon 34, Tag 1: Wir sind angekommen, leicht reizüberflutet, sehr glücklich und irgendwo zwischen Opening Ceremony, Panel-Marathon und Föderationsgefühlen verloren gegangen. In dieser Folge blicken wir auf den ersten Tag der FedCon 34 im Maritim Hotel Bonn zurück: Panels mit Tim Russ, Jess Bush, Sandro Rosta, Ethan Peck und Martin Quinn, die Opening Ceremony und die Talkshow „60 Jahre Star Trek“. Kurz gesagt: sehr viel Star Trek, sehr viel Herz, sehr viel „Ich wollte nur kurz gucken und jetzt ist mein Tag komplett eskaliert“. Wir sprechen über den besonderen FedCon-Vibe, über Strange-New-Worlds-Momente, Starfleet-Academy-Neugier, Tuvok-Würde, Scotty-Charme und darüber, warum Star Trek nach 60 Jahren immer noch nicht einfach ein Franchise ist, sondern ein ziemlich wirksames Gegenmittel gegen Weltuntergangsstimmung mit schlechter Beleuchtung. #FedCon34 #FedCon2026 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarfleetAcademy #TimRuss #JessBush #EthanPeck #MartinQuinn #SandroRosta #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast

John is not firing on all cylinders, Alison has a code, and Liz downloaded the packet. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on Bluesky or on Mastodon) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Worms (Alison's pick) Letters of comment Andrew Thompson (Mastodon 1, 2) Chris Garcia (email) Farah Mendlesohn (Facebook) BSFA accounts Jake Casella Brookins (Bluesky 1, 2) Kate Macdonald (email) Kiesa (Mastodon) Mike Scott (Facebook) Patrick Garvey (email) Paul Weimer (email) The Theory of Related-ivity by Heather Rose Jones “Seattle Worldcon Poet Laureate Brandon O'Brien's Opening Ceremonies poem” Also pointed out by Kathy Bond (Bluesky) Raj (Mastodon 1, 2) We also heard from Ali Baker Brooks, Ang Rosin, Caroline Mullan, Constanze Hofmann, Dave Mansfield, DC, Duncan MacGregor, Els, Ivan Sinha, James Shields, Jonathan Baddeley, Kev McVeigh, Lilian Edwards, Phil Dyson, Tammy Coxen Hugo Awards Intergalactic Mixtape #50 Intergalactic Mixtape #53 Tim Vine is Plastic Elvis as Sam Salono in Rocker ‘Brella Fella Picks John: Citizen Sleeper Alison: Falmouth Worm-Charming Championships Liz: Hades II Credits Cover art: “Cover-Mounted CD-Rom” by Alison Scott Alt text: A drawing of a CD-Rom with the words “Octothorpe 160” and “New!! Exclusive Octothorpe cover-mounted CD-Rom”. Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)

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Our first live episode of Eurovision week in Vienna is here as we bring you all the best moments from this year's Opening Ceremony in Vienna.Listen for our interviews with last year's winner, JJ, Delta Goodrem, Sal da Vinci, Monroe, Delta Goodrem and so many more, and we reunited with LOOK MUM NO COMPUETER to learn more about how his rehearsals have been going on the Vienna Stadthalle stage.Don't forget you can attend our live podcast in the Eurofan House (Wien Museum) at 11am on Tuesday 12th May when we'll be chatting to UK & Swiss Heads of Delegation, Andrew Cartmell and Yves Schifferle - entry is completely free! This year we're delighted to be teaming up with the Europarty app to help you bring even more enjoyment to this year's Eurovision season.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports photography hinges on freezing peak action—transforming a high-speed blur into a dramatic portrayal of human effort. When you combine that with the unyielding drive of elite athletes on the world stage, the pressure to nail the shot provides an incredible adrenaline rush. In today's podcast, we discuss the unique challenges of documenting history in the making and unpacking stories from the Winter Games with renowned sports photographer Jean Fruth, recently back from her first Olympics.  From a hectic scramble on arrival in Milan—getting to the arena and gearing up as her first game was already in progress—to the detailed planning and creative insights she brought to every second of the ensuing competition, Jean shares her front row seat at the Games. We also follow her behind the scenes and learn how she negotiated a special request for access and her diplomatic response that transformed an unqualified maybe into a yes.  As she notes during our chat, "My Olympics was an intense women's hockey Olympics. It was—I have a chance to make something special, something different. I have two and three games per day. I'm here for almost three weeks. I have a chance to make all kinds of pictures. So, I'm not going to play it safe." Episode Timeline: 2:24: Jean's shift from baseball to hockey to promote women's sports, plus her path to photographing hockey at her first Olympics.  13:11: The high-pressure logistics behind Jean's arrival in Milan with her first game already in progress.   21:52: Photographing day two and connecting with her photography heroes.  24:30: Jean's creative approach to photographing hockey at the Games, plus the challenge of shooting through plexiglass. 28:07: Chasing the story behind Women's Olympic hockey games and the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). 30:02: The ask to shoot behind-the-scenes and Jean's approach to dealing with a maybe.  35:06: Episode Break 35:51: Jean talks about her gear and the tools available to photographers in the media center.  44:21: Lugging her gear to a prime Opening Ceremonies vantage point despite wrong directions, plus the pizza delivery service that sustained her during overnight editing sessions.  50:57: Derek and Jean talk lighting, camera settings, and using a preset to pan with action shots. 54:26: The challenges of shooting through plexiglass, plus getting creative with different elements to keep it interesting—from panning techniques to playing with colors. 1:01:24: The dream moments at the end of the competition, and how Jean hustled to capture both the view from above and a central position for the team shot with medals.  1:04:25: Jean's biggest take away from the Olympics—the collaborative aspect of performing at the highest level. It felt good to be nervous and then overcome it. 1:07:14: Jean's parting advice—you belong here, having confidence in yourself, and being prepared to shift. Guest Bio: Jean Fruth does more than take pictures of sports; she tells stories of vibrant personalities and local cultures. As a Sony Artisan of Imagery, Jean has covered nearly every sport, though baseball remains her specialty. After helping to build the archive of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, she co-founded the Grassroots Baseball non-profit in 2019 to celebrate the amateur game worldwide.  Jean is also a filmmaker and the author of three books. Her latest project See Her Be Her includes a documentary film, a book, and a non-profit aimed at shining an overdue spotlight on women athletes, or "unsung sheroes," as she calls them.  Jean's work is regularly featured in prestige media and has been exhibited in major institutions from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to the Smithsonian to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Most recently, she was honored with the 2025 United Nations International Photographic Council Achievement Award.  For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see: www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts

Step back in time to Cortina 1956! We're back with another Olympics history episode, looking at the torch relay and Opening Ceremony for the Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympics. These two events were vastly different than what we saw at Milano Cortina 2026, and we compare 1956's short torch relay (partly on wheels and never in Greece) and short Opening Ceremony that for the first time was broadcast to the world on TV--and featured a major gaffe.  Listen to find out what went down and the surprises we learned from the 1956 Winter Olympics. For a transcript and complete list of sources used in this episode, visit: https://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   Photo: Jill Jaracz   *** Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT. ***     Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://flamealivepod.dashery.com Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348        

WMAL GUEST: DIANA MAYHEW (President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival) on the official start of the festival and the arrival of Spring, highlighting the must-see events from the Opening Ceremony to the Bloom Watch at the Tidal Basin. WEBSITE: NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org READ: 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival: The Big Events You Don’t Want to Miss Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, March 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Louisiana legislative session is just around the corner, and conversations on the state budget are set to dominate. The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us for a preview. The Tulane Book Fest is just around the corner. If you attend and decide you'd like more author discussions, writing contests and book sales, you might want to check out the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival in April. The 10th annual fest takes place in New Iberia, and will include a variety of discussion topics, like Creole trail riders, the history of swamp pop and the process of playwriting. Deb Lindsey, co-chair of the festival, joins us to give the details.The 2026 Paralympics officially kick off tomorrow with the Opening Ceremonies. More than 600 athletes from over 50 countries will compete in sports like sled hockey, para skiing and wheelchair curling. Among the competitors is Baton Rouge's own Brenna Huckaby. The para snowboarder is a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and five-time world champion.Back in 2022, Huckaby joined us to discuss her latest win, her journey in the sport, and how she hopes to represent both the disability community and Louisiana winter athletes. Today, we'll give that conversation another listen. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Does your home town have what it takes to destroy the rest? The Battle of the Burbs pits town against town in an all out trivia brawl to determine the best city in Central Indiana. Captains are elected to represent their ‘burb and compete every morning at 7:30a & 9:30a. The winning Captain takes home $1000, a live broadcast in their home town, and bragging rights all year long! Print off your bracket and keep track of who the killer flying monkeys come to destroy and pray your city survives. Sponsored by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and Hope Plumbing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Weekly Sports Show, Pepper dives into the big Met Gala energy at the Opening Ceremony and Rebel of the Week Alysa Liu's serious figure skating swag. Ski racer Lindsey Vonn also reminds us to keep dreaming big this Winter Games and three-time Olympian Kelsey Robinson Cook delivers the pep talk we all need to power through the week.

Seattle over New England in boring Super Bowl, Snoop Dog ruins the Olympics, more Epstein Files, Luigi Mangione's outburst, a Michael Jackson hit piece, Brooklyn Beckham's new nepo-baby, and another ex-Angel speaks out on Corey Feldman. Congrats to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. Eli Zaret drops by to recap a pretty boring Big Game, Bad Bunny's Halftime Show vs. Kid Rock's Halftime Show, Donald Trump's thoughts on the game, discuss the SB commercials, Floyd Mayweather's lawsuits, Michigan basketball over OSU, transfer portal chaos, the Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez, Tarik Skubal's record-setting arbitration, Reese Olson's latest injury, the Pistons trade for Kevin Huerter, Lindsey Vonn's latest crash at the Winter Olympics, Darron Lee's crimes, James Pearce's crimes, and much more. RIP the lead singer of 3 Doors Down. RIP that guy from Cake. Corey Feldman is being harassed in Rochester, NY. Jim and Them interviewed ex-Angel, Margot Lane. Olympic Coverage: Snoop Dogg is annoying everyone. JD Vance was booed at the Opening Ceremony. Some US Olympians are popping off politically. Mariah Carey lip-sync'd her performance. Epstein Files: More files dropped and Woody Allen is all over them. His wife/daughter penned a letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Steve Bannon praised Epstein in a released interview. Most of the criminal info seems to be redacted. If you're not in the Epstein files… you're a loser. Donald Trump is in those files over and over. Did Trump get a BJ from Madeleine Westerhout and Nikki Haley? Peter Attia has not come off too well. Luigi Mangione had an outburst in court. Mark Anderson tried busting Luigi out of the slammer… with a pizza cutter. Ted Bundy knocked a chick up while on death row. Pretty impressive. Guthrie Kidnapping: Some chud was busted trying to scam the Guthrie family. Savannah Guthrie will pay the $6M ransom. Reddit believes daughter Annie is to blame. How DARE the Arizona Sheriff go to a college basketball game when Nancy Guthrie is missing! The UK is airing a hit piece on Michael Jackson. The Jackson biopic is coming out soon. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are adopting a baby. Brooklyn had some tattoo work done. DJ Fat Tony is still making the rounds. Amy Schumer defends posting all her thirst traps. Meghan Markle sells the worst products. Cheere Denise is piling on. Markle totally ripped off the ‘As Ever' brand from Princess Diana.AI Piers Morgan slams the fake royal. Meghan can't stop making public appearances. Gisele Bündchen flashed a ring given to her by karate guy. Tom Brady nailed Alix Earle again. Bianca Censori did an interview with Vanity Fair. North West got some new jewelry. Ray J is dying ASAP due to a ‘Black Heart'. He's heading to Haiti for treatment. Jennifer Aniston is living in fear as her stalker hits the streets. Catherine Herridge tried, but couldn't publish dirt on Hunter Biden. The EV challenge has failed for Stellantis, Ford & GM. Chicago's Brandon Johnson vs ICE. Zohran Mamdani is getting crap for taking a criminal's side. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Happy National Clean Out Your Computer Day! We start the episode by reflecting on the trauma of losing digital files and Erin's current state of being on her "proverbial deathbed" with a mystery illness (shoutout to Pedialyte and Motrin). We recap the recent snowstorm, which featured Dan hitching a ride on a snowmobile to ski down a neighbor's hill, a MacGyver-style ski boot repair using a leather belt, and the stark contrast between our silent icy roads and the "vibey" snow day parties at the Philadelphia Art Museum.In pop culture and documentaries, we discuss the anxiety-inducing Netflix livestream of a Alex Honnold free climbing the Taipei 101 skyscraper and review the Brian Johnson anti-aging documentary, debating whether living forever is worth eating "veggie mush" every single day. We also dive into the "New England Patriots Catering Menu" TikTok that revealed the insane amount of food available to players, from omelet stations to endless tables of silver warmers.Finally, we cover a massive wave of Olympic news: the "Good Billionaire Boy" Ross Stevens donating $100 million to support Team USA athletes, Lindsey Vonn's heartbreaking crash just a week before the games, and some mind-blowing stats about the Opening Ceremony in Milan. We also share skeleton racer Mystique Ro's hilarious description of her sport as a "penguin with no brakes," break down Sha'carri Richardson's arrest for speeding, and issue a simple demand: Free Darius.

https://youtu.be/j00XsEfGwAQ - Watch the YouTube version with imagesOn today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're going to go through some powerful symbolism of the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony from Milan Italy. I'll explain why they're using symbolism and go through the symbols I saw and how they related to modern conspiracy theories. We'll discuss the all seeing eye, 666 hand, Roc Diamond, the inverted pentagrams and more. We'll talk about the occult connections to the location of Milan and how we have MKULTRA and Epstein Files symbolism in all of this. If you want to know why the lizard people rule the world- keep up with this one!Links:Wizard of Oz Esoteric Analysis: L. Frank Baum, Theosophy, Occultism & Cast Tragedies PART 1! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/wizard-of-oz-esoteric-analysis-l-frank-baum-theosophy-occultism-cast-tragedies-part-1/MKULTRA Pt 1: CIA's Mind Control Program, Pop Culture Examples & David McGowan's Programmed to Kill! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/mkultra-pt-1-cias-mind-control-program-pop-culture-examples-david-mcgowans-programmed-to-kill/Eyes Wide Shut: Decoding Hidden Symbolism of Stanley Kubrick- Episode Index https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/eyes-wide-shut-decoding-hidden-symbolism-of-stanley-kubrick-episode-indexHelp me get to 100K on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism: (*Supporter feeds Tier 2 members get videos with early access, no ads)Show sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1 WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos. 

Lorenzo Fiori reports on the opening ceremony excitement, improved snow conditions in the Alps, and Prime Minister Meloni's strong leadership presence at the Milan Winter Olympics.1914 DOLOMITE ALPS

Investigators analyzing new message regarding Nancy Guthrie as search enters sixth day; Opening Ceremony kicks off Milan Cortina Olympics; Trump account deletes re-post of racist video after outrage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We react to the first day of Olympic competition as the team event gets underway and Adam tells us about seeing the Opening Ceremony in real life!!!Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

Today on the all-calls Saturday, Dean’s first caller bought his first home and is wondering what the first thing is he should do to make improvements. Is there an organization in LA that serves low-income people or seniors who need home repairs like plumbing? Our next caller wants to know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, we're talking about the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies kicking off tonight; the Supremes allowing California's new voting map; the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom, and other top news for Friday, February 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus TPO Corrections Page

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Connor shares things you'll need to know regarding the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Short-track speed-skater Kristen Santos-Griswold and Jeremy Swayman and Zach Werenski of Team U.S.A join live from the Olympic Village in Milan to share their excitement for the opening ceremony. Plus, NBC's Morgan Chesky gives a preview into Levi's Stadium as final preps are underway for Superbowl LX. Also, Anne Michael Maye, the wife of Patriot's quarterback, Drake Maye, making headlines as the unofficial "First Lady of New England" for her viral social media videos. And, Super Bowl recipes from TODAY Loves Food Cookbook.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Track That Ate Him Vancouver 2010 → Haunted Host Cities → Italy Adjacency In 2010, the Winter Olympics arrived in Vancouver polished to a mirror shine — perfect lighting, perfect branding, perfect spectacle. And then, before the Opening Ceremony even began… the world watched a young man die. Episode Two is where the story becomes modern horror: Vancouver 2010, Whistler Sliding Centre, one luge run at nearly unthinkable speed — and one moment that turned Olympic infrastructure into a permanent ghost. But this episode isn't only about what happened on camera.It's about what happens to places after tragedy — how host cities become haunted, how tracks become shrines, how mountains remember what humans try to forget. And finally, we widen the lens toward Italy: the quieter, untelevised side of the Olympic dream — where ambition can still end behind closed doors, long before the world is watching. Because winter doesn't care about the Olympics. Winter only cares what it can take. In this episode: • Vancouver 2010: the day the Olympics lost its innocence in real time • Why “fixes” made after tragedy carry a darker implication: if it could change after… why not before? • How modern media turns death into replay — and replay into haunting • The hidden psychology of haunted host cities • The unsettling adjacency truth: not all Olympic tragedies happen on television Listener warning: This episode contains discussions of accidental death during Olympic training and death-related themes. Follow Evio Creative + The Devil Within

Episode 581 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Terry Gannon, NBC's lead Olympic figure skating and gymnastics caller as well as a play-by-play announcer and host for the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour. Since October 2025, Gannon has also served as a play-by-play voice for the NBA on NBC and Peacock. In this podcast Gannon discusses how the Opening Ceremony assignment for Milan Cortina came about; calling Olympic figure skating with Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir since the 2014 Olympics and why its worked; why this might be the greatest U.S. figure skating team ever; what a play by play broadcaster should possess when calling figure skating; why Snoop Dogg has popped at the Olympics; working an NBA broadcasting schedule; playing against Michael Jordan in college; winning a basketball championship at N.C. State under Jim Valvano, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.  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