Podcasts about Winter games

As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, we're going behind the scenes with a former bobsledder. Lauren Gibbs is an Olympic silver medalist who tried out for the U.S. bobsled team on a whim at age 30, with no background in the sport. Just four years later, she was standing on the Olympic podium at the 2018 Games. Lauren takes us inside what the Olympics are really like — from the pressure of qualifying, to what it feels like when years of training come down to just a few turbulent minutes on the track. We also talk about risk: walking away from a stable career, weighing "what if" against the fear of failure, and why she believes it's never too late to try something completely unexpected. This episode offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the Winter Games and a powerful reminder about betting on yourself.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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 email: ad-sales@libsyn.com  

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan start tomorrow and there are a lot of Bay Area athletes representing our region at the games. We sit down with other Olympics super fans to get you amped up about who to root for and hear from some of the athletes themselves. Additional reading Meet the Bay Area Athletes Competing at the Winter Olympics Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Natalia Navarro and Sarah Wright. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsay and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina upon us, Andrew re-shares his conversation with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner. In 2022, Nick won Olympic gold at the age of 40 years old — becoming the oldest medalist in Olympic snowboard history. Along the way, Nick worked summer jobs pouring concrete to fund his Olympic dreams & lived out of an old construction van to reduce his commute time to training. When he didn't have access to his training facilities due to pandemic travel restrictions, Nick spent 30-hours building a track in his yard. Nick's story is a shining example of what's possible when we live the Everybody Pulls The Tarp mindset — and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach our goals. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

Meredith joins Ken and Anthony and they talk about whether or not Team USA needs to stop Lindsey Vonn from competing in the 2026 Winter Games and when the NFL will start to see diminishing returns expanding the season.

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You read that title right, GateCrashers does sports again! Come join Patrick, Dan, and newcomer Kate McGowan as they dive into the Olympic Games, just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy! The Olympics are probably the most prestigious sporting event, uniting the world every 4 years for international competition across a wide variety of sports. Patrick, Dan, and Kate talk about the history of the Olympics and their personal relationships with the Games (like how Patrick watches every single medal event at each Olympics!) before diving into what to expect at this year's Winter Games. Patrick eagerly talks about the absolutely wild new sport of Ski Mountaineering, and Dan talks about his love of all things Curling. Patrick and Kate give an overview of the broader Olympic program, including sore spots like the lack of women's Nordic Combined and the absence of most Russian and Belarusian athletes. They also talk about what to expect at this year's Olympic ice hockey tournament, with the return of NHL players for the first time since 2014 (and some very direct comments on how, if you want to support queer people in ice hockey after watching Heated Rivalry, women's ice hockey might be for you). Kate then gives us a deep dive into the marquee event of any Winter Olympic Games: the Figure Skating program. She gives us an overview of the differences in the figure skating events (which include men's singles, women's singles, pairs, and ice dancing), as well as a very brief explanation of different jumps that constitute the sport, including the recently unbanned backflip. Patrick and Kate then preview who the medal contenders are this year, including who is representing Team USA. They also teach Dan about the unprecedented athletic feat that is Ilia Malinin and his quadruple axle. We hope that you enjoy this episode and join us for 19 days of incredible international sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics!  

From grit to glam. The women of Team USA are flipping the script on what longevity looks like the winter edition of Women's Health. Amanda Lucci is the director of special projects for Women's Health. Editors created a mirrored set to evoke icy, wintry vibes and Amanda says the athletes turned models understood the assignment. "They just turned it on the second they got on set and it was so much fun," says Amanda. The Olympics issue celebrates longevity. "We really wanted to explore what it takes to be an athlete for actual decades, while also living a lot of life outside of that," says Amanda. Snowboarder Jamie Anderson is an Olympic gold medalist. She took three years off since the 2022 Winter Games to have two kids. Her Olympic push for Milan Cortina involved a lot of multi-tasking. Amanda says, "She's still talking about how she's still getting into her flow of how she's training and also being a mom but at the same time, she's so much stronger." Cover model Chloe Kim left the last Olympics with more than a gold medal in the halfpipe. She describes extreme burnout and what she's done to work through it and fall in love with snowboarding again. Peak performance means new things. It's not just medals. It's mental health, motherhood, rest, and redefining success. On this Dying to to Ask: Proof it's never too late to pivot careers, even as an athlete How female athletes are fitting in or making backup plans for kids Redefining what's a win. Advice on giving yourself some grace to work on your grit Behind the scenes of the Olympic shoot. How Women's Health made Team USA's top female athletes feel like super models

The Olympic Cross has arrived from the Vatican in Milan, where the 2026 Winter Games will take place. Meanwhile, Eastern Christians observe the Fast of Jonah ahead of Lent. And, Catholic bishops appeal to the Trump administration as thousands of Haitians face legal limbo.

Sheila Young entered 1976 as the face of American speed skating, and in fact her appearance on the February 2, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated made her the face of the USA's best chance at a gold medal and captured the moment perfectly. Already a world champion with a reputation for raw power and fearless racing, Young stood out in a sport dominated by European skaters. The cover reflected more than hype—it marked her as the rare American athlete expected to challenge for Olympic gold at the upcoming Winter Games in Innsbruck. At the 1976 Winter Olympics, Young delivered a historic performance. She won gold in the 500 meters, confirming her status as the world's premier sprinter, then added a silver medal in the 1,000 meters and a bronze in the 1,500 meters. Medaling across three distances was a remarkable feat and made her the most decorated American speed skater of the Games, showcasing both her versatility and competitive toughness on the biggest stage. Those achievements cemented Sheila Young's place as one of the great figures in Olympic speed skating, a trailblazer who brought American confidence and personality into a traditionally European sport. Decades later, her legacy continues—not just on the ice, but in conversation—as Sheila Young joined the Past Our Prime podcast, reflecting on that unforgettable 1976 season and giving listeners a firsthand look at what it took to thrive under the brightest Olympic spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one thing to grow up with Olympic spirit. It's another to grew up in it like long track speedskater Casey Dawson did. Casey grew up in Salt Lake City. His hometown hosted its first Winter Games in 2002 and in some ways, the Olympics never left. "I grew up here, so I was surrounded by it. So ever since I was born, pretty much," says Casey. Casey was 2 years old during the 2002 Games. He and kids he grew up with benefitted from the Olympic venues. Most, like the Utah Olympic Oval, are still in existence today and serve as both elite training grounds and community recreation centers. Kids get into Olympic sports like speedskating through after school programs. Casey took an "intro to speed skating" class at the age of 10 and got hooked. Casey says, "I got coached by Olympians when I was 10 years old. I think that's what kept me in sports. I could go speedskating and go to ski in the mountains." Casey went from that intro program to the national team in just seven years. He made his Olympic debut in 2022 and won bronze in team pursuit at the 2022 Beijing Games. Milan-Cortina will be his second shot at Olympic gold. On this Dying to Ask: What Utah does to get kids into Olympic sports at a very early age Why the Utah Olympic Oval is known as the fastest ice on earth. And we'll start with a funny, yet kind of gross story about a badge of honor for U.S. long track speed skaters. Find out what it takes to make Coach Ryan Shimabukuro's Instagram page!  

Milan’s mayor has said that ICE agents are not welcome in his city for the Winter Games. Plus: we look at Monocle’s February issue and hear about high jewellery in Paris, AI tourism blunders and ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme heat forecast for Victoria, with warnings over fires burning out of control; Forensic testing is underway on a potential bomb, thrown into a crowd in Perth; and in sport, The Australian Olympic team has arrived in Milan for the Winter Games.

THE DEVIL'S LEDGER Week of January 26 — Blizzard Stories, History's Turning Points, and Hard Truths This week on The Devil's Ledger, winter takes center stage — both outside our windows and inside the stories we're telling. We open by acknowledging the massive snowstorm that's crippled much of the country, especially the Northeast, and how winter has a way of shrinking the world and amplifying the dark. ❄️ The Creepiest Thing I Heard This Week comes straight out of a blizzard — a terrifying story that proves when visibility drops and isolation rises, the line between survival and disappearance gets dangerously thin.

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(airdate: 1.22.26) Hollywood drama, royal ratings, and a couple of awkward goodbyes. We're talking Blake Lively and the resurfaced email that has the internet cringing as her legal battle continues. Then it's over to Meghan Markle, whose Netflix lifestyle experiment may be done after season two — though the brand hustle lives on. Plus, bad news for fans of Mayor of Kingstown, as season four is shaping up to be its last ride. And on the Olympic front, Gabriella Papadakis is out of NBC's Winter Games coverage following fallout from her new book. Care level varies… but the gossip is solid. Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

What if the most powerful way to strengthen focus, creativity, and connection in your home is…quiet? In this episode, we explore the growing trend of silent reading parties and why shared, sustained reading helps both kids and adults reclaim attention in a scrolling world. We talk about body doubling, device fatigue, reading rituals that actually work, and how simple practices like DEAR time or candlelit reading can change the rhythm of a homeschool day. If your family struggles to settle into books, this conversation offers gentle, practical ways to read together again. Join us—and then grab a book.Resources:Grab a discounted copy of our Brave Writer Guide to the Winter Games!Big props to Christopher Frizzelle, whose Silent Reading Parties are one of the inspirations for this episode.Find Sue Monk Kidd's Writing, Creativity, and Soul in the Brave Writer Book Shop. And don't miss our selection of books that make great companion reads for the Winter Games!Brave Writer class registration is open! Our Building Brave Writers classes are a great pick for a winter jumpstart. Check out the Boomerang for Jack London's The Call of the Wild and White FangShare William Wordsworth's sonnet “The World Is Too Much With Us” with your kidsVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingFind community in our membership forum, the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsStart a free trial of

Every four years, the Olympic Games capture the world's attention—not just through athletic achievement, but through a complete visual identity that must resonate across cultures, languages, and generations. It's one of the most demanding design challenges in the world: creating a brand that honors Olympic heritage while reflecting the unique spirit of a host city and region. This is a preview of a premium episode on Design Better. To hear the whole thing, subscribe via our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/raffaella-panie Raffaela Panie is the Brand, Identity and Look Director for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games—which means she's responsible for how billions of people will experience these games visually, from the opening ceremony to the medals, from venue designs to digital platforms. It's a project that requires balancing tradition with innovation, local culture with global recognition, and multiple stakeholders with a singular creative vision. In our conversation, Raffaela shares what it takes to design for one of the world's most recognizable brands, how she's weaving Italian design heritage into the visual language of the games, and the unique challenges of creating an identity that needs to work everywhere from mountain venues in Cortina to urban spaces in Milano—all while serving athletes, spectators, broadcasters, and digital audiences simultaneously. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better. We release two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid

Following a wide-ranging speech by U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos, that again threatened the use of economic force to take Greenland, Trump claims he and NATO chief Mark Rutte have agreed to the ‘framework' of a future deal on Greenland, and he is cancelling planned tariffs on European allies over the matter.Plus: A day after Prime Minister Carney tried to rally middle powers at the World Economic Forum against ‘hegemons,' President Trump called out Canada, saying our country only lives because of the U.S., and delivered a warning to ‘Mark' about any future, similar statements.And: No snow? Oh no! Why the future of the Winter Olympics may hinge on climate change.Plus: Strengthening Arctic security, Ontario grinds axe over EV deal, Canada's Olympic short-track speed skating stars prepare, and more.

Deflategate. Sign-stealing. Lance Armstrong. The competition is stiff, but no dynasty comes close to trying this hard to get ahead. In a soup-to-nuts collaboration, The Athletic's Matthew Futterman reports from the nether regions of the Winter Games on a national nightmare, a Zapruder tape and a confidential investigative report that will redefine the integrity of sport — no matter how impossible it... seams.• Read more from The Athletic: "How Norway's ski-jumping scandal rocked a proud nation and bedrock Olympic sport" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mike, Ross and the chief sportswriter at The Guardian, Sean Ingle, as we look ahead to the biggest events in 2026. From the Winter Olympics to the World Cup in football, 2026 will be packed with plenty of drama and, no doubt, controversy. The team discusses the inclusion of new events at the Winter Games, how the three-country host format at the World Cup may affect results, whether the Commonwealth Games have a future beyond this year, and whether the Enhanced Games will live up to the hype. Plus, we talk about the biggest stories in track and field, cycling, swimming and golf and offer some predictions. It's the perfect way to start your sporting year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Jan 16, 2026) Ahead of the Winter Games in Italy, Jamaican bobsledders are back at Lake Placid's Olympic sliding track, where the team has trained for decades. We meet the team's newest generation, who is hoping to capture the country's first Winter Olympic medal. Also: Environmentalists are disappointed with some of Gov. Hochul's proposals for 2026, including her plans to build new nuclear power plants.

(Jan 15, 2026) The cost of hiring aides for people with disabilities has been spiraling up, and it's been harder than ever to find people to do the job. That's why advocates are hoping for more progress this year in Albany on higher wages for support professionals. Also: Two events this month in Lake Placid will honor the 1980 Olympic hockey team that won gold at the Winter Games.

Over the course of the last week, more than 93,000 fans made their way to Enterprise Center to see some of the best skaters in the world at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Not only were national champions crowned, an Olympic team was named that will compete at the Winter Games in Milan next month. STLPR's Brian Munoz and Alex Heuer talk about their coverage of the championships — and what they meant to St. Louis.

The U.S. Olympic Long Track speedskating roster is set and it's a mixture of up and comers and veterans like Brittany Bowe. Bowe has won two Olympic bronze medals and she have very clear goals for the 2026 games in Milan-Cortina. "I'm still chasing that ultimate dream of becoming Olympic champion. I want nothing less than to step on the top of that podium," says Bowe. Long track pits skaters against the clock and each other on a 400 meter track. It's the same distance as a high school running track. Competitors race distances ranging from 500 meters to 5-thousand meters. It takes extraordinary physical and mental endurance. The 2026 Winter Games will be Brittany's fourth Olympics. She grew up in Florida and made the transition from inline skating to speedskating in 2010. At 37, she's a veteran athlete. That requires training smarter not harder. Brittany credits tools like hypnotherapy for her continued success. And, her outlook this Olympic run is different. She's operating from a true sense of gratitude. Brittany says, "I'm going to enjoy the process. I'm going to enjoy everything it takes to set myself up for success, to be an able to perform on the highest level, to have the opportunity, to chase that gold medal." On this Dying to Ask: What it's like to plan your life in four year increments like longtime Olympians do How Brittany and Olympic hockey player Hillary Knight became an Olympic power couple Learn how to train your brain Olympian to increase mental endurance

Gordy Sheer returns to the program just in time before he leaves for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Gordy (along with doubles partner Chris Thorpe) won the first Olympic medal in luge for the United States at the Nagano Games, 1998. He joins the program for two segments. In this first one he'll preview both the men's and women's teams including a look at the incredible Summer Britcher, who will be appearing in her fourth Winter Games. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Olympic medalist Gordy Sheer as he previews / projects the United States men's and women's teams heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Gordy also breaks down the 16-curve Cortina Sliding Centre - what kind of track is it and how he believes the Americans will fare on it. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Hallam,  Head Coach of Sweden's national men's hockey team, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. Coach Hallam gets into how the 4 Nations Tournament helped Sweden prepare for the Olympics, if the smaller Olympic rinks will impact his gameplan, what went into the decision to select Oliver Ekman-Larsson to the Olympic roster, what William Nylander means to the Swedish hockey, what areas he feels Sweden can improve on, and what he views as the identity of Swedish hockey. Then, JD touches on RJ Barrett's importance to the Raptors, before hitting 'What We Missed'! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

In one month, the Olympic torch will be lit in Milano-Cortina, Italy for the 2026 Winter Games. Minnesotans always have a strong showing at the Winter Olympics, and another athlete has just been added to the roster. Margie Freed is an Apple Valley native. She's making her Olympic debut in biathlon. Freed spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about getting ready for her first Olympic games.

(Jan 6, 2026) A luge athlete based in Lake Placid won her second gold medal of the season last weekend. Summer Britcher is on track to be one of the USA's top athletes for competition in the Winter Games next month in Italy. Also: We meet the New York Public News Network's new correspondent in Albany, Samuel King.

For this episode, Sean and Bridget are hitting the streets and the slopes with more discussion of Kirby Air Riders and a batch of winter game recommendations. After breaking down some competitive strategies for City Trial, they consider other games that are a good fit for the winter months, including snowboarding games and the SSX series. (The earliest unreleased versions of Kirby Air Ride for the Nintendo 64 actually seemed to have a lot in common with snowboarding games, so the genres have some common connections.) And of course, they had to mention the Air Riders patch notes—because Rick was apparently just too powerful.How do you feel about Air Riders so far? And what games are you playing this winter? Feel free to email us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share them on a future episode.Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well!Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/).Join us online:Kirby ConversationsBluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.socialIG: @kirbyconversationsSound Stone NetworkBluesky: @soundstone.networkYoutube: www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-NetworkBridgetBluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.socialSean DouglassBluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.socialGigiCarrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our striker falls out with Liverpool and we meet two furry besties having the time of their lives. Okay, but first this morning, will you be sending a Christmas card to your friends this year where King Charles and Queen Camilla have been showing off their official card?我们的前锋与利物浦闹翻了，而我们也会见到两位毛茸茸的好朋友，正在享受他们人生中最快乐的时光。好了，但首先今早——你今年会给朋友们寄圣诞卡吗？查尔斯国王和卡米拉王后已经展示了他们的官方圣诞卡。It shows the royals on a recent trip to Rome in Italy. The Prince and Princess of Wales have also been getting into the festive spirit along with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.卡片上展示的是他们最近前往意大利罗马旅行的照片。威尔士亲王与王妃也和他们的孩子——乔治王子、夏洛特公主和路易王子——一起融入了节日的氛围。They all attended a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in London.他们全家参加了在伦敦威斯敏斯特教堂举行的一场特别圣诞颂歌活动。Okay, football now and there's been very strong words from Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah who has hit out saying he's getting all the blame for the team's problems this season.好了，现在说足球。利物浦球星穆罕默德·萨拉赫发表了强烈言论，指责自己成了本赛季球队所有问题的“背锅者”。The striker has been dropped from the team in the club's last three games after Liverpool's bad run in the Premier League and with the transfer window opening soon, he also said he wasn't sure if he would be playing for Liverpool again.由于利物浦在英超表现不佳，这名前锋在球队最近三场比赛中被排除在名单之外。而随着转会窗即将开启，他也表示自己不确定是否会继续为利物浦效力。Well, let's stay with a bit of sport now. The torch for next year's Winter Olympics has arrived in Italy's capital Rome.好吧，我们继续聊体育。明年冬奥会的火炬已经抵达意大利首都罗马。The games take place in the country in February and the flame will now travel on a two-month relay around Italy.冬奥会将于明年二月在意大利举行，火种现在将开始为期两个月的全国接力之旅。The journey will finish in the city of Milan when the torch will enter the famous San Siro football stadium on the evening of the 6th of February, ready for the opening ceremony of the Winter Games.火炬旅程将在米兰结束，2 月 6 日晚上将进入著名的圣西罗足球场，为冬奥会开幕式做好准备。Right, with the end of term just around the corner, not long now, it's time to start thinking about all the Christmas telly we can enjoy. Here's what's coming up.好了，随着学期即将结束，假期就要来了，是时候想想我们能看的圣诞电视节目了。以下是即将播出的内容。Once school has finished and the Christmas holidays begin, my favourite thing to do is get into my festive PJs, grab some top tier snacks and get cosy on the sofa to watch the best of Christmas TV and films.一到放假、圣诞假期开始，我最喜欢做的事就是换上节日睡衣，拿点顶级零食，窝在沙发上看最棒的圣诞节目和电影。Well do not fear, I have you covered. Let's start off with the Scarecrow's Wedding.别担心，我已经帮你准备好了。让我们从《稻草人的婚礼》开始。Harry loved Betty and Betty loved Harry. So Harry said, Betty, my beauty, let's marry. Many of you may have read the book when you were younger.哈里爱贝蒂，贝蒂也爱哈里。所以哈里说：“贝蒂，我的美人儿，我们结婚吧。”很多人小时候可能读过这本书。It's by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who also did The Gruffalo. It's going to be on the BBC on Christmas Day.它由朱莉娅·唐纳森和阿克塞尔·舍夫勒创作，他们也是《咕噜牛》的作者。它将在圣诞节当天于 BBC 播出。And also on BBC, do you recognise this yellow bear? Yes, correct, it's Pudsey.另外在 BBC，你认得这只黄色的小熊吗？没错，就是帕德西（Pudsey）。And in an exciting first, the Children in Need mascot will be in a special animation. Pudsey and the Thread of Hope will be on BBC on Christmas Eve. They should be.更令人兴奋的是，“儿童慈善募捐”活动的吉祥物将首次出现在特别动画中。《帕德西与希望之线》将在平安夜于 BBC 播出，绝对值得期待。I love Nina's fake fireplace. Have you been doing that at home? It's cool, isn't it?我喜欢妮娜的假壁炉。你家会这样布置吗？是不是很酷？Now, have you ever met someone and known instantly that you're going to be besties? Well, it looks like Nyle and Shanti got that feeling when they met for the first time at Chester Zoo.你有没有遇到一个人，一见面就知道你们会成为最好的朋友？好吧，看起来奈尔和珊缇在切斯特动物园第一次见面时就有这种感觉。They're both extremely rare Asiatic lions, and they've been brought together to help protect the species from extinction.它们都是极其珍稀的亚洲狮，被带到一起是为了帮助保护这个濒危物种。They love playing together in their new home, which is designed to look like the Indian forest where they usually live in the wild.它们喜欢在新家一起玩耍，而新家被设计得像它们在野外生活的印度森林一样。OK, that's all from me and the TV team for this weekend. Don't forget, there's loads more stories on our website, including plans to explore Mars, musical instruments made out of shells, and a way to send us a photo of your Christmas decorations. Take care.好了，这就是我和电视团队本周末的全部内容。别忘了，我们网站上还有更多故事，包括探索火星的计划、用贝壳制作的乐器，还有一种方式可以让你发送圣诞装饰的照片给我们。保重！

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

On this episode of Endurance Unlimited, host Dirk Friel sits down with rising star Cam Smith, professional trail runner and ski mountaineering athlete who's just qualified for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina. Together, they dig into the strategy and preparation behind Team USA's dramatic World Cup victory in Solitude, Utah—which not only put the U.S. a ticket to the Games for Skimo, but also set the stage for what's next in this fast-evolving sport. Cam Smith shares his journey from ultra-endurance races to the high-intensity, quick-transition world of ski mountaineering, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the training philosophies, mistakes to avoid, and the unique demands of mixed relay competition. You'll hear how he leverages both running and skiing to fuel his performance, and get an inside look at how emerging talent like Anna Gibson is shaking up the U.S. team. 00:00 "Mixed Relay Racing Strategies" 03:32 "Qualifying on Home Soil" 07:50 "Trail Running Meets Skiing" 12:44 "Balancing Racing Seasons and Goals" 15:41 "Short Turnaround: Leveraging Speed" 17:45 Training for Steep Mountain Racing 22:48 "Injuries, Adaptation, and Focus" 24:39 Future Trail Racing Plans 29:30 "Building a Strong Skimo Team" 31:26 "Join Our Thriving Federation" 36:50 "Pacing Strategies in Racing" 38:38 Downhill Training for Racing Success 43:02 "Post-Season Training Reset" 45:19 "Skimo's Impact and Future" 48:40 "Inspiring the Next Generation"

In this Culips episode, Andrew and his friend Luke talk about the Winter Olympics and why they are such a big deal in Canada. They chat about Olympic ice hockey, the return of pro NHL players, and the excitement and controversy around the next Games in Italy. You also hear them share their favorite winter sports, talk about strange Olympic events, and play a fun memory game where they try to name past Winter Olympic host cities. What you'll learn with this episode: How to understand and use common conversation words like “chatter,” “lineup,” “controversy,” and “rivalry” How to follow a natural back-and-forth discussion about sports, history, and culture How English speakers react in the moment with expressions like “holy moly” and “it's escaping me” How to give opinions and make predictions in English This episode is perfect for you if: You want listening practice with real, casual English conversation You want to build your speaking skills for everyday topics like sports, travel, and culture You want to learn useful vocabulary that helps you sound more natural and confident in English conversations The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.  Fact check: Ice Dancing vs. Figure Skating Jumps The Claim: Luke mentions knowing the names of maneuvers like the “triple Lutz” and “triple Salchow” because his mom watched Ice Dancing. The Fact: Those are Figure Skating jumps. In competitive Ice Dancing, athletes are actually forbidden from performing these types of multi-rotation jumps. It is a common mix-up, but the two are separate disciplines! Surfing as a “One-Off” Showcase The Claim: Andrew thought Surfing was a one-time showcase sport for the Summer Olympics, similar to breakdancing. The Fact: Unlike breakdancing (which was only for Paris 2024), Surfing is a permanent Olympic sport. It debuted in Tokyo 2020, appeared in Paris 2024, and is already confirmed for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The History of Ski Jumping The Claim: Luke suggested that ski jumping started at the Calgary 1988 Olympics with Eddie the Eagle. The Fact: Ski jumping is actually one of the original Winter Olympic sports. It has been in every Winter Games since the very first one in 1924 (Chamonix, France)—64 years before the Calgary Games. When the Games “Staggered” (The 2-Year Gap) The Claim: Andrew and Luke discussed the Games being “staggered” (Summer and Winter in different years) starting after 1988. The Fact: The change actually happened after 1992. Both the Summer and Winter Games were held in 1992 (Albertville and Barcelona). The first time the Winter Olympics were held in their own separate year was Lillehammer 1994. Canada's 2010 Gold Medal Record The Claim: Luke estimated that Canada won about 10 gold medals in Vancouver 2010. The Fact: Canada actually won 14 gold medals in 2010. At the time, this set a world record for the most gold medals ever won by a single country at any Winter Olympics.

"Head first" isn't a choice for Kendall Wesenberg. It's a job requirement. The skeleton slider has also turned it into her life mantra. And her grit to push through life and it's challenges is becoming legendary. The 2018 Olympian is working toward qualifying for her second Olympic Team. But she's already put in a gold medal worthy effort just trying to qualify for the 2026 Winter Games. Kendall grew up in Modesto, California, playing a variety of sports. She graduated from CU-Boulder and in 2010 watched the sport of skeleton for the first time during the Vancouver Olympics. She thought, "I wonder if I could do that?" She attended a sliding athletes combine and discovered she had an irrational need for speed and the innate talent to get good at one of the most niche Olympic sport. Skeleton athletes slide head first on their stomachs down the same icy track the bobsleds go down. Athletes use their shoulder sand knees to steer. Kendall explains, "There are anywhere from 12 to 20-something curves that you try and cover in about a minute, usually less." She's gone as fast at 86 miles per hour on a track. And, she competed in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. But she failed to make the 2022 Olympic Team. It turns out she had an undiagnosed spinal injury that had gone untreated for three years. It explained the immense pain she'd experienced training and competing. "The things that hold your spine in place snapped off of my back. And when it didn't get diagnosed, my vertebrae just slid out of my spinal column. So it was like fully pinching my nerves. I couldn't feel my legs," says Kendall. Her surgeon recommended a spinal fusion, a surgery with a very long recovery. Kendall jokes, "The playbook's pretty thin on a return to sport post spine fusion." But her doctor didn't close the door on a return to the sport she loved. Kendall spent three months in a back brace, seven months barely walking and couldn't start serious physical therapy until 10 months post surgery. 600 days later she returned to the ice describing her return to a track as "awesome." A year later, she's earned a spot on the U.S. World Cup Skeleton Team and she's actively trying to qualify for that second Olympic Team. On this Dying to Ask: The Road to Milan- Cortina: Advice for anyone trying to heal from a major injury How Kendall stays positive despite spending years healing her body Kendall's wife did some sliding...into her DMs. How being married has added balance to her athletic life  

Nearly a quarter century after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah's venues are more active than ever and getting kids into sport year-round. At the center of that legacy is Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.In this episode of Last Chair by Ski Utah, Colin shares how Utah planned for Olympic legacy long before 2002, why its venues are now four times busier than during the Games, and how that vision is shaping the road to the 2034 Winter Games. Recorded at the High West Whiskey Library.Listen now. Subscribe for more stories from the people shaping Utah's ski and sport culture.

Nearly a quarter century after the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Utah's venues are more active than ever and getting kids into sport year-round. At the center of that legacy is Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.In this episode of Last Chair by Ski Utah, Colin shares how Utah planned for Olympic legacy long before 2002, why its venues are now four times busier than during the Games, and how that vision is shaping the road to the 2034 Winter Games. Recorded at the High West Whiskey Library.Listen now. Subscribe for more stories from the people shaping Utah's ski and sport culture.

American journalist Brian Pinelli is one of the leading voices covering the Olympics, having reported on ten different Games throughout his extraordinary career. Currently on the ground in Cortina ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Brian shares how the preparations are progressing and what to expect from Italy's second Winter Games this millennium. We also hear more epic stories from his storied career and learn about his experiences covering a forgotten multi-sport event in a future Australian Olympic city. It's an amazing chat that's sure to get you pumped for the day ahead!

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open the second hour by alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down Toronto's win over Florida last night, assess whether the Leafs are truly back, and evaluate the team's play when healthy. The trio also discuss Joseph Woll's workload, Auston Matthews' resurgence, the defence corps returning to form, and Toronto's playoff outlook. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (25:25) stops by to discuss what Blue Jays fans can expect from Cody Ponce. Jon shares how his KBO performance could translate to the Majors and Ponce's fit in Toronto's rotation, before forecasting some other offseason moves, potential trades, and the shape of the remaining free agent market. This hour wraps up with thoughts on the Olympic ice situation in Italy for 2026 Winter Games.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join The Real Science of Sport Supporters Club by making a small monthly pledge at Patreon.com. Think of it as buying us a cup of coffee before you listen to us opine on sports news and science! Plus, get access to the best sports science conversations in the world!07:35 - XC at the Winter Games?17:40 - UK Athletics and the cost of FACT22:35 - Mediocre Male Beats Strong Women29:55 - Do Guardian Caps work?39:55 - And Finally - Fine margins in sport & 2 day testsShow notesToday on Spotlight, a news show that begins with a brief look at our recent interview with Travis Tygart, the USADA CEO. Gareth raises an interesting question about USADA's partnership with its athletes and perceived impartiality, and Ross reflects on some of Tygart's strong views.Sebastian Coe is trying to get Cross Country running into the Winter Olympics. It's not on snow or ice, so the Winter Games family are not all that enthusiastic. It would bring new nations to the medal table, but where should the Games draw the line at expansion?Then it's on to some news from the always controversial world of sex in sport. UK Athletics have encouraged all their female athletes to get the SRY screen done to ensure eligibility for women's sport. A good step, but one that comes at a financial cost to the athlete.it's a cost that many would consider worth incurring to protect women's sport, as demonstrated by this week's controversial victory, and then disqualification, of a male in the World's Strongest Woman event in Texas. We pick up on some views expressed by listeners to discuss the relevance of this story, and how Official Strongman, the organization in charge, reacted swiftly and decisively to correct the wrong.Onto the NFL next, for a brief chat about Guardian caps. Promoted as reducing concussion risk by 50%, these soft-shell devices don't appear to have a plausible mechanism by which work, based on recent published research. This leads us to talk about the dilemma faced by sports authorities, who often throw everything they think works at the problem, but can't do robust, quality science to know what might, or might not, be workingAnd finally, we speak about the tiny margins between success and failure, sliding doors moments in sport, and take a brief look at why Test cricket just isn't what it used to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bulletin, a deal will see long awaited environmental law reforms pass through the Senate today, a woman is killed in a fatal shark attack in New South Wales. And in sport, the Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia and begun its journey to Milan ahead of the Winter Games.

The Olympic torch has been lit ahead of next year's Winter Games in Italy. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson of Snider Bros. Meats, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Snider Bros. Meats 

Olympian Jake Vedder, Youth Olympic gold medalist and 2022 Games standout, joins the show to talk about his journey from Pinckney, Michigan, to the world stage. As the highest-finishing American in his event, Vedder shares what it takes to compete at the elite level and previews The Grind, a new YouTube series following his fight for one of just four Team USA snowboard cross spots for the 2026 Winter Games. Fans get an inside look at the dedication, challenges, and perseverance behind Olympic success.

Watching biathlon on NBC during the 2018 Winter Olympics inspired New England native Jim Becker to participate in the sport. Today, Dr. Jim Becker is leading an innovative biomechanics research project with the U.S. Biathlon Team, which could make a big difference at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Heartbeat met with Becker to discuss his innovative Montana State University program and how it's helping American biathletes.Becker vividly remembers tuning into the Olympics on NBC in 2018. “It was just so cool to watch how things could change in an instant, right? One athlete is leading the race. They come in to shoot. They miss a target. All of a sudden, they're on the penalty loop. Somebody else goes out in the lead. Right? All the way up to the last shoot. “You didn't really know what was going to happen. It was just exciting the entire time. Also, as an athlete, you kind of really appreciated the fitness of these individuals and how hard they're working and how fast they're moving. And I've come to appreciate that even more, you know, really getting to know the sport.”Today, Becker works in kinesiology – the study of human movement. “From a biomechanical perspective, we're looking at what are the forces that generate that movement? What are the forces that are applied to your body during that movement?”The long and short of it is that Becker and his team study human movement to give athletes optimal tactics to capitalize on every single movement.Over the past few seasons, his Montana State University biomechanics research team has collected extensive data from video and other tools, analyzed it, and provided feedback to athletes and coaches.How can it work in practice? Becker discusses how video of athletes on a given course can provide data to offer tactical advice on how to ski that section faster or more efficiently, thereby conserving energy. And, yes, it really works!From Soldier Hollow to Lake Placid, Vuokatti to Antholz, Becker's student researchers are making a difference for U.S. biathletes. If you like to geek out a bit on the science of sport, this is your podcast.Join us for season six, episode three with Dr. Jim Becker to learn more about how the U.S. Biathlon Team is shaving seconds and shooting straighter thanks to innovative data analysis.

It's a milestone moment in the countdown to the next Winter Olympics — just 100 days to go. The TODAY team celebrates with an inside look at preparations in Milan-Cortina as the city gets ready to host the world. Also, the plaza transforms into a cozy ski lodge inspired by the Italian Alps. Plus, conversations with Team U.S.A. hopefuls, a special preview of the Games from Mike Tirico, and a taste of Italy from Giada De Laurentiis — all capturing the excitement building toward the Winter Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two-time Olympic medal-winning freestyle skier Alex Ferreira chats with Trey Elling, months before the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina and shortly after the announcement of his partnership with Nulo! Topics include:Working with Nulo & love for his dog, Brandy (0:00)Prepping for the 2026 Winter Olympics (2:17)A surprising fear (5:15)Recovery tools (6:28)Working better with women (8:05)Sage lessons from Jeremy Bloom (9:37)Favorite book (12:40)Growing up working class in Aspen, CO (14:58)Dad's pro athlete past (16:22)An ode to Nulo and skiing (18:01)

The Olympic Regional Development Authority, better known as ORDA, plays a vital role in keeping the Olympic spirit alive in New York's North Country.Established after the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, ORDA manages and revitalizes the world-class venues that once hosted athletes from around the globe. Today, those facilities—including Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, Belleayre, and the Olympic Center—are thriving hubs for recreation, training, and competition.ORDA not only supports elite athletes preparing for international competition but also makes these sites accessible to the public, offering skiing, skating, hiking, and year-round activities for families and visitors.