Podcasts about Olympic Games

Happy Regular Guy Friday! We fooled them again and somehow made it through another week! We talk about whether everyone needs a North Star, why some people need one just to get out of first gear, and why others may be better served by something simpler: fun, freedom, and knowing what actually gives them energy. We talk the danger of becoming too obsessed with the destination, the difference between drive and burnout, and why sometimes letting go is what finally allows the next thing to show up. We talk  awareness, changing direction, and why your North Star does not have to be forever. Plus, Dunkin' Donuts staff updates, Goodfellas, and future Olympic hopefuls in Columbus. Try to remember why we are here: To learn from mistakes, help each other, have a few laughs along the way. We'll Talk Shawtly! JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR OUR NEXT HEAL SQUAD EVENT! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Is Ben Whittaker destined to become the face of boxing? The Olympic silver medallist faces Conor Wallace in Birmingham this weekend and sits down with Buncey ahead of the fight. His trainer Andy Lee also joins the pod and is in no doubt Whittaker can reach the very top, even becoming undisputed. Plus, promoter Eddie Hearn explains why he shares Lee's belief that Ben could become one of the biggest stars in the sport.

In Georgia, DOJ celebrates its 26th courtroom loss in the battle to steal state voter rolls.   An Arizona appeals court overturned a manslaughter sentence because of an absolutely bonkers use of AI.   A judge in DC Superior Court dismissed vandalism charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn with prejudice.   The Justice Department filed an ethics complaint against almost every judge in the District of Minnesota for talking to the New York Times about what it was like to have their orders blatantly disregarded day after day.   A judge in Washington ruled that the president has no power to fire US Attorneys installed by judges when there is an unfilled vacancy. The three hat dance is so back, baby!   DOOFUS OF THE DAY:    Revisionist historian Geoff Shepard, a former Nixon aide, is making the rounds at DOJ pitching his hot take: "Watergate As Lawfare." The WSJ reports that there's an appetite inside the Justice Department for the theory that all those guys who went to jail for Nixon were persecuted victims.   MAIN SHOW:   JGG v. Trump, the first major case where the Trump DOJ defied a court order, sending hundreds of men to CECOT in El Salvador, is back at the DC Circuit. This week, the entire court sitting en banc, heard oral argument on the issue of whether Judge James Boasberg has the power to do anything about flagrant contempt of his rulings. Audio here!   SUBSCRIBER BONUS:   The US Supreme Court, via a 6-3 shadow docket order, stayed two lower court rulings prohibiting the administration from deporting immigrants to third countries without due process, without notice or the opportunity to raise a credible fear or torture or persecution. The New York Times reported that the administration was unable to comply with the court's order to stop, so it immediately ran to the Supreme Court for help, which it got.   US v. Raffensperger [Georgia voter rolls] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72193752/united-states-v-raffensperger/   Arizona court says judge wrongly allowed AI-generated victim video https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/arizona-court-says-judge-wrongly-allowed-ai-generated-victim-video-2026-09-30/   Hearn Dismissal Order https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28713072-hearn-dismissal/   Decades After Watergate, Justice Department Reviews Whether Nixon Got a Raw Deal https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/decades-after-watergate-justice-department-reviews-whether-nixon-got-a-raw-deal-8e25380f   Rogoff v. Trump [Three hat dance] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73647676/rogoff-v-trump/   In re: Donald Trump / J.G.G. v. Trump [Oral argument audio] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1BwFh_lYg   In re: Donald Trump / J.G.G. v. Trump [DC Circuit docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72029089/in-re-donald-trump/   JGG v. Trump [District Court docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69741724/jgg-v-trump/?order_by=desc   DHS v. D.V.D. [Supreme Court order; third country renditions] https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/092926zr2_1a7d.pdf   DHS v. D.V.D. [1st Circuit order; third country renditions] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca1.53896/gov.uscourts.ca1.53896.00108510897.0.pdf   D.V.D. v. DHS [trial court D. Mass. order; third country renditions] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.282404/gov.uscourts.mad.282404.242.0.pdf   "Trump Administration Scrambles to Stop Third-Country Deportations After Court Ruling," New York Times, Sep. 24, 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/us/politics/trump-third-country-deportations.html   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

As Samia attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea, her Olympic dream collides with the deadly realities of one of the world's most dangerous migration routes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down Iran's push to influence the midterms and the latest on its economy and oil supply, King of the Hill returns, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin joins the progrum to discuss terrorism threats, border security, deportations, and preparations for LA 2028. #RuthlessPodcast #Iran #HomelandSecurity 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:49 Iran's Revolutionary Guard Weighs In on the U.S. Midterms 0:12:19 Iran's Economy and Oil Exports Face New Pressure 0:18:01 Middle East Oil Flows Return Toward Pre-War Levels 0:25:44 Gas Prices and the Political Fallout From the Iran Conflict 0:32:21 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol 0:42:08 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Emerging Security Threats 0:49:58 How DHS Is Preparing for the 2028 Olympics and Election 0:57:28 DHS Tracks a New Maritime Smuggling Route 1:02:32 Mullin Discusses DHS Terrorism Arrests 1:06:11 How DHS Is Changing Its Immigration Enforcement Strategy 1:10:06 Mullin on DHS Enforcement Priorities and Political Pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.She recalls pushing herself in her final event at the London 2012 Olympics, the 800-metre race, and how throwing her hands up in the air as she crossed the finish line had not been part of the plan.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

With two games down and two to go for the USMNT in this extended international window, Jason grabbed veteran soccer writer Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports to break down the wins over Peru and Chile and talk about what it all means (with Mexico looming on Saturday). * What do we make of the young talent so far? * Are there senior level players in that group right now? * How the Olympics in 2028 are impacting this window * How Poch has changed the vibes for this new cycle * Cavan Sullivan's potential and future at Man City * Positional depth questions * Dual national panic and whether there's any fix Support The Best Soccer Show on Patreon and join the best American soccer community on our Slack. You'll also get access to bonus content, like Jason playing FIFA 18 with his 5-year-old son Thiago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the fitness metrics you're obsessing over aren't telling you what you think they are? HRV. VO2 max. Resting heart rate. Zone 2. Wearables have given us more data than ever… but do you know how to use it to inform your training?In this episode of the Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with renowned strength and conditioning coach Joel Jamieson to cut through the noise around cardiovascular fitness, recovery, and resilience. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience coaching UFC champions, Olympic athletes, special operators, and professional sports teams, Joel explains why a higher HRV isn't always “better,” what Zone 2 training is really trying to accomplish, and why your aerobic engine matters even if endurance sports aren't your thing.They also explore how to balance low, moderate, and high-intensity training, practical ways to measure whether your conditioning is actually improving, and why stress outside the gym has to factor into how you train. The takeaway? Better fitness isn't about chasing a perfect score – but about understanding what your body can handle, how well it recovers, and how to train accordingly.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy a higher HRV doesn't always mean you're better recoveredWhat Zone 2 training is actually trying to accomplishWhy cardiovascular fitness is important for improving resilienceHow to balance low, moderate, & high-intensity conditioningWhy stress outside the gym should influence how you trainKey Highlights: (00:00) Intro: Joel Jamieson on HRV & Conditioning(03:33) The HRV Problem for Midlife Athletes(05:13) What Is HRV?(09:41) The Evolution of HRV Tracking(13:32) What's a Good HRV?(16:18) Morning vs Overnight HRV(20:49) Why Higher HRV Isn't Always Better(24:00) HRV, Resting Heart Rate, & Heart Rate Recovery(26:50) Chest Strap vs Wrist-Based HRV(29:33) How to Improve Your HRV(34:10) How Fast Cardiovascular Fitness Declines(37:53) Training Intensity Zones Explained(43:30) Low, Moderate, & High Intensity Training(45:59) Why Low-Intensity Training Builds VO2 Max(48:33) Is VO2 Max Testing Worth It?(51:04) The Cooper's Test(55:09) How Fast Can Conditioning Improve?(59:55) Team Athletes & Recovery(1:01:46) Life Stress, HRV, & Training(1:04:00) Lifestyle Sets Your Gym Limits(1:05:21) Infinite ShelfHuge thanks to our sponsors,Momentous, LMNT, and BEDGEAR.

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Gov. Newsom signs bill to end child marriage in California. LA asks 2028 Olympics organizers to buy insurance in case disaster cancels the games. 4 rescued, 1 missing after medivac helicopter crashes off Catalina Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 - These Democrat challengers in Maine and New Jersey might be out of their minds. Dom jumps on them for flimsy policies and rhetoric they've introduced into their campaign. 1215 - Side - “The” 1220 - Your calls. 1235 - Richard Kolko, Former News Reporter/Security Analyst, pilot for the US Navy, former Olympics luge coach, and retired FBI special agent joins us today after the hijacking of a plane over Israel. Why did he get into luge? What does he say to those who think this is a hoax? How has hijacking protocol changed since 9/11 and how did that shape saving the plane from crashing this week? Is it routine to have other pilots on a flight like that? How scary was a freefall like that? 1240 - Dom has a bone to pick with cyclists. 1250 - We listen to Allante's latest speech at City Hall. Your calls.

12 - These Democrat challengers in Maine and New Jersey might be out of their minds. Dom jumps on them for flimsy policies and rhetoric they've introduced into their campaign. 1215 - Side - “The” 1220 - Your calls. 1235 - Richard Kolko, Former News Reporter/Security Analyst, pilot for the US Navy, former Olympics luge coach, and retired FBI special agent joins us today after the hijacking of a plane over Israel. Why did he get into luge? What does he say to those who think this is a hoax? How has hijacking protocol changed since 9/11 and how did that shape saving the plane from crashing this week? Is it routine to have other pilots on a flight like that? How scary was a freefall like that? 1240 - Dom has a bone to pick with cyclists. 1250 - We listen to Allante's latest speech at City Hall. Your calls. 1 - Another Thursday, another in-studio interview with Allante McAuley. And he has guests! Mina Quarrels, the Founder of Flip Philly Red, joins Allante today. Why call out the mayor of Downingtown? What should Allante's walk-up song at City Hall be? Why go after Starbucks in the city? Why did Mina start Flip Philly Red? How did she know she was Republican? What is it going to take to flip a community red when blue has been failing them for 70 years? How do people who run the city hold the citizens hostage by weaponizing history and not allowing for school choice? Why are the ministers not hel;ping the cause either? 120 - Why is Gavin Newsom using his son as a shield? Your calls. With this botched lethal injection happening, do we need to think of a new way to execute prisoners? 135 - Oh no, Dom and Sunny Hostin no longer agree. 140 - More calls. 150 - How have Democrats' mail-in and early voting strategy changed? Your calls. 2 - Does The Don know who Larry Krasner is? Nancy Mace jumps to the defense of Sydney Sweeney against Sharon Stone. 205 - More calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - How is SEPTA reining in Larry Krasner? Your calls. 235 - Lt. Col. Allen B. West joins us today. He puts on his military and political hats today. What does he think of the Paxton v. Talarico race in Texas? How ‘bout them Cowboys? What is view of Iran and our administration's handling of the war there? Can we take anything from the Ukrainians about drones? Allen is going to be with Ted Nugent? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Strength Is FreedomWhat do you want to still be able to do 10, 20 or 30 years from now?Travel. Garden. Play pickleball. Carry your grandchildren. Get off the floor without help. Keep doing the things that make your life yours.In this episode of the NHA Today Podcast, Dr. Stephan Esser sits down with physical therapist and world champion weightlifter Jen Dieter to talk about building strength for the life you want to keep living.Jen is the founder and lead clinician of REAL Movement Physical Therapy, an 11-time CrossFit Games qualifier, five-time world record holder in Olympic weightlifting and two-time World Champion. But her message is not just for athletes. Jen did not begin CrossFit and weight training until she was 38, after years without intentional exercise.She explains why muscle is an investment in your future and why strength training, balance, quick footwork and functional movement matter more as we age.Most importantly, Jen encourages listeners to think beyond the scale or the mirror. Ask yourself what you want your body to be able to do years from now, then start training for that life today.In This EpisodeWhy muscle is an investment in your futureWhy it is never too late to get strongerWhat functional strength really meansHow balance and quick footwork support real-life movementWhy fear of injury can lead to lost functionHow to start strength training if you are new to itWhy fitness goals should go beyond weight and appearanceJen leaves listeners with three practical places to start: lift something that feels heavy for you two or three times a week, give your cardiovascular exercise a purpose and test what your body can actually do.About Jen DieterJen Dieter, MPT is the founder and lead clinician of REAL Movement Physical Therapy. She has spent 28 years helping people move beyond pain and return to the activities they love.REAL Movement Physical Therapy:http://www.realmovementphysicaltherapy.comInstagram:@jensmash13About Dr. Stephan EsserDr. Stephan Esser is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and lifestyle medicine and the host of the NHA Today Podcast.Connect with the National Health AssociationJoin the NHA:https://membership.healthscience.org/join-membership?Learn more:https://healthscience.orgUpcoming events:https://healthscience.org/events/

We'll check in on how the entertainment industry is reacting to the state's new post production film and TV tax incentives. How El Niño's winter storms could affect surfing venues for the 2028 Olympics. And the L.A. Zoo's pet ofrenda is coming back Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

This week James is joined Sir Chris Hoy, who if you haven't heard of him was a pretty good cyclist in his day. Chris won six Olympic gold medals and one silver on the track, spanning four Olympic Games including that incredible week at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where Chris won golds in the Team Sprint, Individual Sprint and Keirin as Team GB notched up a staggering 14 cycling medals, cementing Britain as a cycling powerhouse and putting cycling into the mainstream in the process.In this episode, Chris discusses that day in Beijing as well as many other memorable moments, like sitting trackside in Athens watching world records get smashed over and over until it was his turn to compete; turning up in Japan to learn to race Keirin at Japanese Keirin school; a love of coffee that meant he never travelled anywhere without his espresso machine and grinder, and his even bigger love and respect for cycling compatriot and maverick record breaker, Graeme Obree; and which of his teammates rode with different length cranks without even noticing.Chris also talks about his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how prostate cancer affects men and what men can do to catch it early. We also talk about how you can support Chris's annual charity ride, Tour de 4, which raises money for cancer research and care, and which this year saw 191 riders with Stage 4 cancer join thousands more as they cycled and raised nearly £3 million for charity, taking Tour de 4's total to a staggering £5.8 million in two years.You can check your risk of prostate cancer in under 30 seconds at prostatecancer.org/risk-checker and you can donate to Tour de 4, or sign up for next year's event at tourde4.comChat begins at 11:10.----------------This episode is brought to you by Rouvy, the indoor riding platform that makes indoor rides look and feel real, from smashing up the Sa Calobra to group rides around Vietnam to Rouvy Fest, which this year takes place between 12th and 25th October and will include a host of special group rides including tackling Mount Teide in Tenerife, riding the shores and hill of Lake Garda in Italy and puffing up dust on the Strade Bianche chalky road of Tuscany. All this plus special ride guests telling stories and answering questions as they pedal, challenges, rewards and giveaways, and the Rouvy Fest Race, a huge single race where the competitive spirit meets fun and inclusive vibes. See Rouvy.com for more details, including how to sign up for a free month using the code KEEPITREALCYCLIST------------------Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine?Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your doorWe're also a really lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026! We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about it starting up again. Also, what's bringing the risk of flooding to more than 150 million Americans this week. Plus, what you can now ask the government's new A.I. chatbot, why Six Flags is retiring one of its main attractions, and what kind of spectacle is being planned all across the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

This episode looks at bodybuilding before steroids became widespread, arguing that the era is far more useful (and more complicated) than the usual "pure, simple, natty golden age" story. Drs Eric Helms and Conor Heffernan break down how strength sport, judging standards, gym access, and culture shaped physiques from the 1940s through the 1950s. The big takeaway is that early bodybuilding was not a direct comparison to modern natural bodybuilding. The sport was tied to Olympic weightlifting, evaluated with very different criteria, and influenced by training tools and social norms that changed the entire game. Catch new Iron Culture episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 pm eastern time! Be sure to use code "MRR10" for 10% off your order at elitefts.com Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review massresearchreview.com Chapters 0:00 Intro 5:20 The "pre-steroid era" myth 13:48 Using history to break the rules 15:22 When did steroids actually arrive? 29:13 Were the silver-era physiques natural? 32:11 What the average lifter really looked like 39:33 Why old physiques look so different 43:02 Photography before Photoshop 51:37 Inside the Mr. America contest 1:05:27 Training shifts & the Weider–Hoffman rivalry 1:09:21 Equipment & accessibility 1:21:24 Why training volume was limited 1:22:41 The machine age changes everything 1:31:43 How your entry point shapes you 1:37:05 Lessons from the pre-steroid era 1:42:36 The "banned" lifts that were once normal 1:44:50 Wrap-up

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture figures, lament the interviews that he still hasn't gotten, and explain why Olympic surfing showcases a false representation of the sport. Enjoy!

Get Better at Running Without Running With Pauline LopezCoach Bennett sits down with Taekwondo athlete and coach Pauline Lopez to talk about the lessons she's carrying from a lifetime in martial arts into a new chapter as a runner.Pauline shares how being told Taekwondo “wasn't for girls” only made her more determined to step onto the mat, eventually leading her to compete at the highest levels of the sport. She reflects on training alongside her dad, chasing the Olympic dream, learning to move beyond wins and medals, and discovering that some of the most important parts of sport happen in the process. These days, Pauline is finding new ways to apply those lessons to running. She talks about this with Coach B, talk about reframing “I have to” into “I get to,” showing up when training gets hard, being intentional about rest, staying present, and remembering that no single pursuit has to become your entire identity.FOLLOW PAULINE@pauweenieCheers and thank you for listening,Coach BennettSend us a messageMy book This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is now available for pre-order!USA readers can pre-order my book by clicking this sentence. FREE POSTER CAMPAIGN for US residential pre-orders GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL readers can pre-order my book by clicking this sentence.________________________________________________________________________AFTER DARK TOUR SERIESIf you have a question or story for the special After Dark Tour series of episodes please leave me a voicemail by tapping this sentence. __________________________________________________________________________Be sure to send any and all questions and comments for Coach Bennett to the mailbag:Coach Bennett's Podcast 57 South Main Street #215, Neptune, NJ 07753Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merch...

To finish out the Lore horse series this summer we HAD to end it with THE lore horse; Carmen. Thank you to Michelle Ellis for her tireless work of curating hours of incredible skating to some of the most iconic pieces of music we've ever heard.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 two days before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content and private chats with our fellow members!

A river in Australia crawling with 500 crocodiles has been approves as an Olympics rowing venue for 2032. Sweden launches new campaign urging the elderly citizens to be ruder to scammers. Prisons in Canada will distribute paper straws to inmates for safer snorting of their narcotics. Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform 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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This week, Robby welcomes back French Eventer Martin Douzant. Martin is a 3* rider that is based in The Plains, VA and owns and operates The Frame Sporthorses. He updates us on everything he has going on with his business and talks about how he uses his French education to produce top quality young horses. Martin also talks about how he teaches jump chute clinics across Area 2. It was great catching up with Martin and he said he would come back every year.....we just may hold him to it!To follow Martin and The Frame Sporthorses.The Frame Sport HorsesYoung Sport Horse Development | Middleburg, VA (@theframesporthorses) • Instagram photos and videosThe Frame Sport Horses - YouTubePlease support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/Sign up for our mailing list!https://mailchi.mp/b232b86de7e5/majorleagueeventingllc?fbclid=IwAR2Wp0jijRKGwGU3TtPRN7wMo-UAWBwrUy2nYz3gQXXJRmSJVLIzswvtClE

All content from the Sons of UCF is brought to you by the law office of Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. With 70+ years of combined legal experience, WHG specializes in personal injury, workers' comp, veteran disability, and SSI/SSDI cases. For more information, visit wernerhoffman.com or call 1-800-320-HELP.Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, the Knights scored a gritty home win over TCU, so is all well again? Plus: Now the Knights head on the road for a tough challenge; are they ready to capture a road dub?Also: The Lightz were on, the fans were missing, the Mouse is in the House, and it was a rough week for the Olympic Sports. Subscribe to our channel to watch future episodes of Around the Kingdom, with a new drop each week. #goknights #ucfknights #ucf #ucffootball #big12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with World Indoor Champion, and Dominica's historic first-ever Olympic medalist Thea LaFond. Tune in to hear how her background in classical dance and special education cultivated the patience and grace needed to weather years of near-miss podium finishes, trusting the process with her husband and coach to build a world-class training setup from scratch, and pushing through severe injury and personal loss to reach the pinnacle of her sport. As she looks ahead to the future of track and field, Thea shows what true fearlessness and resilience look like, advocates for youth development and resource-sharing across Caribbean sports federations, and proves that representing your home country with unwavering pride can inspire an entire nation and transform lives.

Coach Tory and Coach Don preview episode 440,  and share updates including Team USA traveling to Japan for the Japan Cup as part of preparation toward the 2028 Olympics and the City of the Week, Mustang, Oklahoma. They answer a listener question about when players truly focus on playing college softball, noting it varies by family but commitment often becomes clearer in the mid-teen years. In an extended interview, Bridgewater College assistant coach and catching instructor Bobby Humphrey discusses the undervalued catching position, warns about misleading social-media instruction, and emphasizes progression, enthusiasm, and prioritizing receiving, then throwing mechanics (transfer time), and blocking mentality; he also addresses pitcher-catcher relationships, pitch calling development, and one-knee catching as athlete-dependent. The coaching tip explains ways to incorporate live pitching into practice without full scrimmages using competitive situations and efficient rotations.Support the show

Why L.A.'s city controller isn't happy with the Olympics' budget. We break down California's new food labeling laws. Southern California students weigh in on Muslim holidays being recognized by the state. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Luka Mijatovic is a newly minted Longhorn, American record holder in the 1000 free, seven-time gold medalist at this year's Junior Pan Pacs and the youngest male to win a national title other than Michael Phelps. The Northern California swimmer joins Katie Hoff Anderson to explain why he committed early to Texas to train under Bob Bowman, why he felt ready to leave his club team now, and how he is setting himself up to make the Olympic team in LA.Luka walks through the summer that got him here. He had almost no time between Nationals and Junior Pan Pacs, stayed in Irvine to train with a small squad, and went through a double taper for the first time, arriving at Junior Pan Pacs with a blank mindset and one goal: do as best he can for his country. He describes what it feels like to walk out to the USA chants with that black cap on, the team room in the Vancouver dorms with the PB and J station and the card games, and the American record in the 1000 free, where he stopped stressing over the times after a rough couple of days and just swam for fun.The deeper thread is how hard he is on himself and how he keeps it in check. One bad rep can send him into a spiral, to the point that his coach has to tell him to chill out, and he explains how he turns a bad day into work on the little fundamentals. He shares the set he is proud of, twenty 200's long course, completely alone in a half lane while the high schoolers tapered, with Katie asking if he was in the buffer lane. He also explains why he skipped high school season, how he stays in his own lane when the comparisons start ("comparison is the thief of joy"), why his coaches keep pushing him even on good days, and how he tries to lap the swimmer three lanes over when nobody in the group can go with him.Then it is all Texas. Luka explains the unofficial visit to see his friends and go to the Texas-Ohio State game, where Texas was down at halftime, some of his group were about to leave, and everything changed once Texas scored that second touchdown and the crowd went electric. After that trip, he told his friends that if he could recommit, he would recommit. He also gets into whose training style he is closest to on the Texas roster, why Bob's program is not a drastic change from his club team, why his one worry is underwaters, and why he thinks college swimming is bigger than yourself.There is plenty of fun in here too: the Snapchat streak that has Katie doing the math, the 90 up-and-outs his group owes if they are late to the start of practice, the driver's license he is about to get in December right before Austin, how long he would wait at a green light before honking (seven seconds, versus three seconds max for his mom), house music, why he dropped the headphones after Nationals, a pickleball game he ranks at top 24 nationals, and walking his dog at 100 percent instead of 20.He closes with the swim that brought him the most joy, breaking eight minutes in the 800 free at 2023 Summer Juniors with his team on the sideline, his brother's birth as the happiest moment outside the sport ("he's like my ride or die"), and the word that motivates him: dedication. In his words, "I want to be dedicated to whatever I do." For swimmers, swim parents, coaches and anyone curious how the next Texas Longhorn thinks about training, this is Luka Mijatovic in his own words.-----Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram: instagram.com/kthoff7-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSendlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 offdreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% offhttps://tempurpedic.pxf.io/3k0Xzk to learn more about Tempur-Pedic-----#UnfilteredWaters #LukaMijatovic #Swimming

What happens when the person the world sees doesn't quite match who you are behind closed doors? In this open conversation with five-time Olympian and former world champion swimmer Mark Foster, we explore the double life he lived for much of his extraordinary sporting career.For 20 years, Mark was one of the fastest swimmers in the world, breaking world records and competing at five Olympic Games. But while his public identity was defined by success in the pool, privately he kept his sexuality hidden from teammates, coaches and much of the world around him. He opens up about why he felt unable to share that part of himself, and the fears that kept his public and private lives separate.Mark Foster also shares his relentless pursuit of improvement at the highest level of sport, why even becoming the fastest swimmer in the world never felt like an endpoint, and what years of competition taught him about failure, resilience and separating what you achieve from who you are.We talk about his childhood, his relationship with his parents and the importance of finding people who give us a sense of belonging. Mark also reflects on why he eventually decided to speak publicly about his sexuality at 47, the importance of visibility and what he discovered when he allowed himself to be more vulnerable in therapy.From Olympic success to self-acceptance, this is a conversation about identity, happiness and what can happen when we feel able to show other people who we really are.Never miss an episode: follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe here to Therapy Works on Substack for weekly insights into emotional well-being.Subscribe here to The Times and The Sunday Times to enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism.Guest: Mark FosterProducer: Georgie RutherfordExecutive Producer: Emily LeahyVideo Producer: Darren Michael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Truth and Reconciliation day is being marked by a ceremony on Parliament Hill. A fight in the cockpit of a commercial plane flying from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing and caused a highjacking scare. Ukraine's maritime corridor is coming under increasingly prolonged attacks. A decade after leaving the European Union U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burhnham says he is considering rejoining the block. Olympic champion Tessa Virtue prepares for solo dance debut at Fall for Dance North Festival in Toronto.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with strategy consultant and author Kyle Austin Young to unpack his book, Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds. After surviving back-to-back layoffs, Kyle discovered a counterintuitive truth: motivation doesn't guarantee results, but mastering probabilities does. In this conversation, he reveals why relying on positive thinking often leads to hidden failure, how the dangerous "averaging trap" secretly ruins your plans, and why "thinking negatively" is actually the key to systematically engineering your biggest goals.

What does it take to lead one of the world's most dynamic regional economies? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Stephen Cheung, CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), to discuss his unconventional journey from social work to leading one of the nation's largest economic development organizations. Stephen shares how his diverse career shaped his leadership style and explains why listening, collaboration, and long-term thinking are essential to building resilient communities. He also discusses how Los Angeles has leveraged its diversity, innovation, and global connections to remain one of the world's leading economic hubs. The conversation explores LA's competitive advantages, including its strength in international trade, aerospace, entertainment, life sciences, and emerging industries. Stephen also highlights the importance of infrastructure, foreign direct investment, and regional partnerships in supporting long-term economic growth. Another major focus is resilience. From natural disasters to economic disruptions, Stephen explains how communities can prepare for uncertainty while continuing to attract investment and create opportunities. He also shares how Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games and other global events that will shape the region's future. Throughout the episode, Stephen reflects on the importance of relationship-building, global collaboration, and embracing new technologies like AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing economy. A key takeaway? Strong regional economies are built through collaboration, resilience, and leaders who can unite diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. Key Takeaways Diverse industry clusters strengthen long-term economic resilience International trade and global partnerships remain critical to regional growth Infrastructure and collaboration drive sustainable economic development Preparing for major global events creates lasting economic opportunities AI and emerging technologies are reshaping economic development strategies Effective leadership begins with listening and building strong relationships Key Topics Covered Stephen Cheung's journey into economic development Los Angeles' diverse economy and industry clusters International trade and foreign direct investment Regional resilience and disaster recovery Preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games Leadership, collaboration, and future economic trends Sound Bites "Stephen Cheung's career path was not linear." "LA hosts multiple major sporting events and teams." "AI is a key trend for economic developers."

Curator Rotem Rozental emphasizes the importance of art spaces in fostering public discourse and showcasing diverse viewpoints. Her "Timeline" program supports photographers in various cities by providing mentorship from professionals like Ibarionex Perello and Ed Kashi to document contemporary events and build a lasting historical archive. Additionally, both Rozental and host Paris Chong are developing programming centered on the upcoming Olympics, featuring exhibitions of vintage and contemporary work that capture the human experience of the games. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to supporting artists and photographers as they process current realities and contribute to cultural records.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Rotem Rozentalhttps://youtu.be/oJU-AxFL5WAhttps://www.theparischongshow.com

What does a great transit leader leave behind?For Ken McDonald, President and CEO of Long Beach Transit and the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) 2025 Outstanding Public Transportation CEO of the Year, leadership isn't just about running a successful agency. It's about making the people around you better—and giving them the knowledge and opportunities to become leaders themselves.In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort talks with Ken about the lessons he's learned across four decades in public transportation and 13 years leading Long Beach Transit. Ken explains why sharing knowledge is a responsibility of leadership, how developing future transit executives has become part of his legacy, and why strong leaders also need trusted “thought partners” who challenge them and help them grow.They also explore how Long Beach Transit keeps the customer at the center of its operation. Ken shares how the agency's Achieving Customer Excellence program asks employees to ride the system and map the journey from a passenger's perspective—then use what they learn to improve service, information, and the overall customer experience.Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, Ken shares three lessons from the FIFA World Cup that he believes will be critical to delivering successful transportation: detailed preparation, thorough communication across the entire organization, and trusting staff to execute the plan.Ken and Paul also discuss operational discipline, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, workforce development, zero-emission transit, and why customer excellence should remain at the center of every decision transit leaders make.It's a conversation about running a transit agency—but even more, it's about building a leadership legacy that lasts long after you leave.00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged00:28 Meet Ken McDonald02:28 APTA Expo CEO Roundtable04:34 Interview Begins04:44 Conversation Begins05:54 CEO of the Year Honor06:44 Ken's Career Journey09:20 Long Beach Transit Service Area09:55 Fleet and Zero Emission Shift11:34 Funding and Grants14:07 Governance and Ridership Impact16:25 Leadership and Customer Excellence19:45 ACE Customer Excellence22:27 Richer Bus Info22:53 Leaders Ken Developed23:20 Sharing Knowledge Mindset24:03 Fruitfulness And Service24:33 Thought Partners In Leadership24:58 Olympics Prep Begins25:30 FIFA Lessons For Olympics26:51 Trust Staff To Execute27:21 Olympics Planning Experience28:22 Technology Partnership Awards29:26 What Leaders Focus On30:15 AI And Workforce Training31:32 Closing Thanks And CreditsCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

André Lemos and João Caeiro preview all four EuroLeague Women Qualifiers Finals, breaking down Sopron Basket vs. Kibirkstis-TOKS, DVTK HUNTHERM vs. Crvena Zvezda, Spar Girona vs. Emlak Konut and Umana Reyer Venezia vs. Flammes Carolo. They examine the tactical keys, matchup advantages and paths to victory before four single-game showdowns determine the final EuroLeague Women Regular Season places. This episode of the European Hoops Podcast is presented by FanDuel! Subscribe and rate on Apple and Spotify, and follow @EthosEuroleague on Twitter and Instagram for Euroleague men and Women, FIBA, and Olympics updates all season long! Follow our team: André Lemos (@andmlemos) and João Caeiro (@JCaeiro_6). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, meditation guide and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. She is widely known for her video meditation guides on YouTube, using Somatic meditation - a body-centered practice that uses physical sensations as the primary focus to cultivate awareness, emotional regulation, and mind-body integration. 01:27 - We've come a long way, allowing ourselves to make mistakes and self-correct, and where do we go from here? Is volleyball the most watched sport in the Olympics? 13:36 - "Confessions of a Volleyball Coach," a write-up by coach Jenna Chamberlain, our thoughts, why we loved it and a little friendly insight, it takes more than just talent, plus, with players, at some point, one must participate in one's own salvation, citing the many coaches who succeed in that philosophy, understanding the distinction between "goal" and "expectation." 59:39 - Let's talk about "Somatic Meditation," the Vagus nerve, understanding the Lucid Body, and the chakra system, 1:46:48 - why we love the movie "Die Hard," and the show "Ted Lasso"

Today in 1905, the birthday of Bobby Pearce, an Olympic rowing champion who won fame and acclaim not just for winning but for the way he won… which was just ducky. Plus: for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, a visit to Monte Testacchio, a hill in Rome with an unusual olive oil connection. Bobby Pearce : The Gentleman's Gold (BBC)Mount OF AMPHORAE  Duck on over to our Patreon page so you can support this show

What happens when an ancient wellness tradition meets a new wave of global enthusiasm? Recorded at the International Sauna Congress in Oslo, Norway, Lisa Starr explores the rapidly evolving world of sauna and sweat culture with leaders, practitioners, and architects shaping its future. From preserving centuries-old traditions to the rise of Aufguss, sauna masters, thermal experiences, and more inclusive bathing environments, these conversations reveal why sauna is becoming an increasingly important part of the global wellness landscape. The Congress itself brought together 600 attendees from 30 countries, reflecting the extraordinary international interest in sauna culture.  What You'll Learn Why the global growth of sauna creates both opportunity and responsibility to respect traditional sweat cultures How Aufguss combines heat, scent, movement, storytelling, and performance into an immersive sauna experience Why the role of the sauna master goes far beyond entertainment to include guest safety, heat management, facilitation, and holding space How emerging concepts such as thermal architecture, thermal dosing, human response, and human capacity could help create more thoughtful thermal experiences How architects are designing spa and bathing environments around the entire guest journey, including transitions, accessibility, privacy, social connection, and a sense of place International Sauna Congress Episode Highlights 00:48 – Why the International Sauna Congress is like the "Olympics of Sauna" 03:04 – Bringing the global sauna community together 05:32 – The extraordinary growth of sauna and sweat culture 10:26 – Meet Chris Shenkle, an American who became a Norwegian sauna champion 20:46 – What is Show Aufguss and what makes the experience unique? 32:00 – The evolving and increasingly complex role of the sauna master 38:05 – Creating standards and a new framework for thermal architecture 41:07 – How Basalt Architects designs sauna, spa, and bathing experiences 48:29 – Designing the guest journey through a thermal facility 59:16 – Inclusivity, accessibility, mental well-being, and the future of bathing culture International Sauna Congress Meet the Guests Lasse Eriksen is Development Manager at Farris Bad and serves in leadership roles across the Norwegian and international sauna community. He discusses the importance of learning from different sweat cultures and approaching sauna's rapid growth with curiosity, humility, and respect.  Chris Shenkle is an American performer turned sauna master whose unexpected career path took him from New York City to Norway and eventually to national and international Aufguss competition. His story demonstrates the skill involved in combining performance with the responsibilities of managing a thermal environment.  Anders Hage brings experience in performance, wellness, and sauna facilitation to his work with Denmark's sauna community. He shares his perspective on facilitated sauna, sauna master education, professional standards, and his emerging framework of thermal architecture.  Perla Dís Kristinsdóttir and Hrólfur Karl Cela of Basalt Architects discuss Icelandic bathing culture and designing spa environments that are deeply connected to place, nature, culture, accessibility, and the guest journey. Their firm's experience includes work connected with Iceland's renowned Blue Lagoon.  Closing Insight As sauna culture expands around the world, the opportunity is bigger than adding heat to a wellness facility. Thoughtful thermal experiences require an understanding of tradition, culture, human connection, guest safety, design, and the people who facilitate the experience. As Lasse reminds us, there is still much to learn, making humility and listening especially important as the global sauna community evolves. Ready to explore what's next for sauna and thermal wellness? Listen to the full StarrCast episode, recorded at the International Sauna Congress in Oslo. Looking for expert advice in Spa Consulting, with live training and online learning? Spa Consulting: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-consulting  Live Training: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-courses/  Online Learning: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-courses  Other Links: Connect with Lasse Eriksen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasse-eriksen-04a27481/ Connect with Anders Hage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andershage/ Connect with Perla Dís Kristinsdóttir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perla-d%C3%ADs-kristinsdottir-9678812/ Connect with Hrólfur Karl Cela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrolfur-cela/  Connect with Basalt Architects: https://www.basalt.is/ Follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastarrwynnebusiness  Listen or Watch StarrCast Podcast on Your Preferred Platform or YouTube: https://wynnebusiness.com/starrcast-podcast/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wynnebusiness/?ref=bookmarks  Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynnebusiness/   

Dame Valerie Adams has paid tribute to Phil Gifford after the legendary Kiwi sports journalist, broadcaster and writer died on Tuesday night. Across his more than 50 years working in media, Gifford was a man of many hats, hosting several radio shows, working as a sports journalist, columnist and author, both under his own name and that of his satirical alter-ego, Loosehead Len. Among his work, the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit worked with four-time Olympic medallist shot putter Adams on her 2012 book Valerie, The Autobiography. Adams told the Mike Hosking Breakfast show on Newstalk ZB of her “amazing relationship” with Gifford, who died aged 79. “The first memory is actually walking into his home in Stillwater. At the time, his wife was very unwell, so they were embarking on their own journey there, but [I] walked in and being greeted by amazing tapa cloth in the hallway, so many Polynesian artefacts in their house and just an incredible warmth within the home,” she said. “When he invited me into his little man cave to start the book, I just felt really at ease, and that just shows the kind of man he was. Not only him but also his wife. I came into their life starting this journey of having my book written, but also our relationship just blossomed to the point where, when I was living in Switzerland, they came to visit me, [they'd] come to see me compete at the Commonwealth Games, multiple competitions, helped with my kids. “Living in Christchurch during Covid, they made me feel at home, so I was like their Tongan child that never existed but just popped up.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion, Parker knows what it takes to fight for your dreams. In this inspiring talk, she shares what she's learned during a career spent not accepting limits -- and how her daughter taught her the best lesson of all. "Barrier breaking is about not staying in your lane and not being something that the world expects you to be," she says. "It's about not accepting limitations."(This episode originally aired in 2024.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twice a year we gather the best of the best from the last six months. This round holds three. (Content note: suicide) At fifteen, Richard Velazquez steps onto a 1986 Lower East Side corner for his first crack sale, carrying the demon-fear of a Jehovah's Witness childhood and a father who has started smoking his own supply. His first customer changes everything in a heartbeat. Cassidy Krug dives nine years for Frank, a coach who throws his aviators and screams until the vein in his forehead pops, all while swearing he can put her on an Olympic team. She still wonders whether it was abuse or the only road to greatness. (Content note: sexual assault, homicide, suicidal ideation) Annie Carnrike and her cousin Michael are close as siblings, and when Annie comes out as trans, he is the one who loves her with no "but." Then one drunken Thanksgiving night, Michael breaks down her door, and Annie fights for her life. Support Annie in overcoming her ongoing struggles with the justice system and in her campaigning for the legal rights of trans people by leveraging her story at https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-and-dignity-for-annie-g Leave your thoughts on the stories, and find full episode details and music credits, at risk-show.com/podcast/the-best-of-risk-36  You can find all of our Best of RISK! episodes at risk-show.com/bestofrisk  Be Part of RISK!

Five-time Olympic medalist, NBC track & field analyst, entrepreneur, and author Sanya Richards-Ross sits down to talk about elite performance, mental conditioning, and redefining life after track. From moving to the U.S. from Jamaica as a kid to holding the 400m American record for 19 years, Sanya shares what it truly takes to dial in the mental side of competition, navigate crushing defeat, and step boldly into broadcasting and motherhood. IN THIS EPISODE Navigating the Chaos of Modern Motherhood: Balancing ambition, travel, and career demands while managing working-mom guilt with the support of family. Roots, Relocation, and Rising Up: Immigrating from Kingston, Jamaica, adjusting to school in Florida, and finding community on the track. The Defining Father-Daughter Talk: How a junior-year hamstring injury sparked an intentional shift toward elite-level discipline and work ethic. Why the 400m Chooses You: Breaking down the strategy, pacing, and pain cave that make the 400m arguably the toughest footrace on the oval. Reframing Heartbreak at Beijing 2008: The mental recovery required after a crushing Olympic bronze and the rally to win 4x400m gold three days later. The Psychology of Gold: Working with a sports psychologist, building vision boards, and internalizing the race-day mantra: "I refuse to lose." Manifesting the Broadcast Booth: Stepping away from competitive track due to foot injuries, declaring career ambitions out loud, and debuting live to 30 million viewers. Saying Yes When You’re Scared: Facing high-stakes moments with courage, embracing television, and launching businesses like Co-Ordinates and MommiNation. Looking Ahead to LA 2028: Highlighting the depth of Team USA talent and the next generation of track and field stars. QUOTABLE MOMENTS "In your pursuit of excellence, you never really draw a finish line. You keep on figuring out what is that next level of excellence that I can attain." "Being great wouldn't just happen because I was talented. I would have to be intentional about being great." "When you get to that level of competition—when you're at the Olympics, at the World Championships—it’s 10% physical and 90% mental. Everybody there is physically capable of winning." "Most of us are doing it scared. The biggest stars ... they're not Mr. Cool. You have nerves and anxiety because it matters to you." "Closed mouths don't get fed. You want to speak those things into life." "Failure is a necessary ingredient in the recipe for success. Embrace it and just keep going." SOCIAL@sanyarichiross@hurdlepodcast@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin fields questions about his new hair style, Geoff was very unimpressed with Primetine and the guys compete in a nailbiting edition of Weird Fuckin' Facebook Shit.

This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Jessie Diggins, Olympic champion, multiple-time World Cup overall champion, and one of the most accomplished American cross-country skiers ever, for a conversation about what happens when sport stops being your job. Now retired from professional skiing, Jessie is stepping into a very different chapter — one that includes trail running, public speaking, advocacy, and learning what it feels like to be a beginner again.They talk about identity after elite sport, what training means when there isn't a podium waiting at the end, and how Jessie is deciding which parts of her competitive life she wants to carry forward. They also dig into her first 100-miler at Minnesota's Superior 100, the team she brought along for the experience, what surprised her about the distance, and whether she's caught the ultra bug.It's a thoughtful conversation about reinvention, curiosity, and what it looks like to keep loving sport when the outcome no longer has to mean anything.Follow Us:Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/@feisty_media@trail.societySupport our Partners:Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.comProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at https://www.probionutrition.com/rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: SEPTEMBERTRAIL10 for 10% off.

Laurie Lawrence's obsession with winning Gold started when he was a small boy growing up above the Tobruk Pool in Townsville. When he became a coach, he had an epiphany about the nature of victory.When Laurie was a child, he had a chronic lung condition that meant he had to sleep sitting in a chair.Doctors advised his parents that an operation was necessary, and part of one of his lungs was removed.After the operation, Laurie's father took over the management of Townsville's Tobruk Pool, and the family lived in an apartment overlooking the lanes. In 1956 the Australian Olympic team came to the pool to train there.A short time later, Laurie's mother fled the marriage and took her children to live in Brisbane where she ran a boarding house 'full of inebriates'.Laurie grew up to become a teacher, and won a place on the Australian Rugby Team. Then he moved back to Townsville to start a new career as a swimming coach.In 1970, a 13-year-old girl Laurie was coaching named Helen Gray won a silver medal at the Queensland Championships.When she presented him with it, Laurie spat on the medal and threw it over the pool fence. What he did that day eventually saw him ask himself big questions about the meaning of victory in the pool.Learn more about Laurie Lawrence at his website.Read about Laurie resources and programs to keep kids safe in the water: Kids Alive is supported by the Federal Government; World Wide Swim School is for teachers, parents, coaches and swim schools.Laurie has also released a new online interactive baby swimming resource.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison. Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.It explores sports, sporting life of Australia, being competitive, Australian Olympic team, drownings in Australia, why everyone learns to swim in Australia, equitable access to water, winning at all costs, learning to swim, when should my child learn to swim, Australian icons. Rugby Union, Wallabies, Australian sporting icons, water safety, water education, pool gates.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Another World Championships is over, and it was one for the books. The best rider in the women's peloton claimed the top step and a rainbow jersey she can wear for the next year, but her two top rivals gave her a run for her money. Abby, Gracie, and Georgie, joined by 2024 ITT world champion and Olympic gold medalist Grace Brown, to talk all about it.