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Episode 25: Olympic Photography with Lou Jones Mar 22, 2018

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This week we're looking at some of the other important people who make the Games happen for us fans. Where would we be without the pictures?

Multifaceted photographer and author Lou Jones talks with us about the wonders and difficulties of photographing the Games -- and shares his training regimen with us.

Lou has shot 13 Olympic Games. 13! You can check out his work at his website -- and definitely check out some of his Olympic work. He's also on Twitter and Insta @loujones2008.

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Episode 24: PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Wrap Up Mar 15, 2018

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We're back in PyeongChang (figuratively speaking) for a look at what's been going on with the Paralympic Games--and the hijinks of one of our favorite mascots, Bandabi.

If you're interested in learning more about guides for visually impaired sports, check out VisionAware.

Episode 23: Paralympic XC Skiing and Biathlon with Robert Walsh Mar 09, 2018

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The Paralympics are almost here! Today's guest is World Para Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee Chair Robert Walsh, who explains how Paralympic XC skiing and biathlon work. Plus, there's a potential Olympic Fever knitting project in the works, Paralympic trivia, and another sad mascot story.

Episode 22: Sled Hockey with Taylor Lipsett Mar 01, 2018

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PyeongChang's not over yet! It's time for our 2018 Paralympics preview episodes. Three-time medalist Taylor Lipsett joins the show to discuss the sport of sled hockey. Plus, the Russians are back in the IOC's good graces, and Tokyo 2020's given us a new set of mascots to love!

Episode 21: Nordic Combined with Bryan Fletcher Feb 08, 2018

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Jill and Alison discuss the most obscure of obscure sports with U.S. Nordic Combined Olympian Bryan Fletcher. Plus news on future Winter bids, an invite to our Fantasy Olympian league and an update on our broadcast schedule during PyeongChang 2018.

Now, you will notice that Jill makes a most excellent joke that our dear guest doesn't quite get. This commercial can't be that old, can it?

Episode 20: Speedskating through the Cross-Country Feb 01, 2018

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Just about one week left before the PyeongChang Games begin!! This week we're on the long track with speedskating sprinter Erin Jackson. Erin's a world champion inline skater who recently transitioned to the ice and surprised everyone--even herself--by snagging a spot on the team in the 500m.

Not surprising is that a last-minute trip from the US to South Korea's pretty expensive, so Erin's been doing some fundraising to get her father and two cousins to the Games. Check out her website and Facebook page for more info. She's also on Twitter and Instagram.

Then we head back outside to the snow to preview the cross-country skiing competition. Jason Albert, the host of the "Nordic Nation" podcast on FasterSkier.com, tells us more about the sport and what to look for out on the course.

All this, plus trivia--and what our podcasting schedule will be like during the Games!

Cross-Country Skiing: Update to the Update Feb 01, 2018

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If you've listened to our Speedskating/Cross-Country Skiing episode, you know that the Cross-Country world's had a bit of turmoil due to the Russian doping scandal.

Events keep changing the situation for the Olympics: Today, the Court of Arbitration of Sport handed down decisions in 39 of the 42 appeals by Russians regarding the IOC's decision to have their Sochi awards revoked and ban them for life.

Twenty-eight of those appeals were upheld--including those for eight cross-country skiers--meaning that the IOC's evidence was insufficient, the sanctions are revoked, and they'll have their Sochi results reinstated.

For another 11 cases, the lifetime ban has been downgraded to just a ban for the PyeongChang games. This includes three cross-country skiers.

There are three appeals still outstanding for three biathletes. They'll be heard after the PyeongChang Olympics.

We'll keep updating the story as we hear more--no wonder the author of Jill's favorite book can't keep up and put out valid records!

Bonus Episode: RockerSkating.com's Jackie Wong on Figure Skating Jan 27, 2018

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Rockerskater.com's Jackie Wong was so great that we had to include his full interview here. He goes deep on figure skating--who to watch for, the scoring system, skating judges and the different disciplines....and he humors Jill while she waxes poetic about spirals.

Episode 19: Digging on Figure Skating Jan 25, 2018

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It's the week Alison has been looking forward to: Figure Skating Week! We've got three great guests on today's show:

2014 Olympic pairs skater Nate Bartholomay. Look for him on Twitter and Instagram. If you missed his and Deanna Stellato's amazing short program from U.S. Nationals, here it is. They also attempted a throw quad salchow on their long program, which is insanely difficult to do. He and Deanna are currently competing in the Four Continents Championships - here's the results of the short program.

Next we have international Mind-Body Performance Coach Rebekah Dixon, who's working with Canadian pairs skater Meagan Duhamel on sharpening her mental game leading up to the Olympics. Check out Rebekah's website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook page for more information (check out the FB page--she's got some great videos).

Finally, we have the rock star of figure skating analysis, Jackie Wong. Jackie covers figure skating competitions on his website RockerSkating and Twitter feed faster and more astutely than anyone in the sport. He's also host of "Ice Talk," Ice Network's figure skating podcast.

Episode 18: Ice Hockey and the Other Olympian Jan 18, 2018

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We're talking Women's Olympic Ice Hockey this week! First up, Jill is beyond excited to talk with one of the "other Olympians." That's right, the Games wouldn't be possible without officials, and women's hockey linesman Jessica Leclerc has proven she has what it takes to be an Olympic official. We've got her story, plus Jill's conversation with U.S. Women's Ice Hockey forward Brianna Decker.

Then there's exciting news about North Korea and South Korea marching together, tough news for biathlete and Olympic great Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, and trivia!

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