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**Olympics.com Podcast**

At Olympics.com, we tell Olympic stories year-round. Come along with us for in-depth interviews with the inspiring individuals who capture the world’s imagination every two years as they go faster, higher, stronger – together. Host Nick McCarvel is joined regularly by one-of-a-kind guests – including athletes themselves, coaches, sporting legends – as well as Olympics.com producers and contributors – and more. Catch new episodes on Wednesdays every other week.

Latest Episodes:

Jordan Burroughs: ‘Who am I if I am not the champion?’ Sep 11, 2019

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U.S. wrestler Jordan Burroughs joins viral gymnast Katelyn Ohashi for an in-depth chat.

Jordan won Olympic gold in 2012 but suffered a huge shock at Rio 2016 when he came away empty handed.

The pair talk what defines success and failure and why he’s gunning for glory in a different manner now.

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Jordan Burroughs Instagram

Katelyn Ohashi Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Olympic Channel Instagram

Simone Biles Podcast

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Wrestling World Championships

Frazer Clarke: The Olympic boxing hopeful who survived a knife attack Sep 04, 2019

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British boxer Frazer Clarke missed out on the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Now, after being stabbed three times in 2016, he has a renewed focus and determination. He aims to continue the success of British Olympic medallists Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce in the superheavyweight division.

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Frazer Clarke Instagram

Alessandro Poggi Twitter

Ed Knowles Twitter

Olympic Channel Instagram

Ramla Ali podcast episode

Joe Joyce Sports Swap

Concussion and mental health in BMX with Tory Nyhaug Aug 28, 2019

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He’s broken over 15 bones, ruptured his spleen, and suffered several concussions. Tory Nyhaug still wants to get his hands on an Olympic medal. With anxiety so bad he literally felt like his skin was ‘on fire’, the Canadian BMX racer opens up about depression and his hopes for Tokyo 2020.

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Tory Nyhaug Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Is It Possible?

Simone Biles: The exclusive interview after making history Aug 21, 2019

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We caught up with the history-making four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles at her gym in Houston for an exclusive interview. We also spoke to Olympic champ Nastia Liukin about why she thinks Biles is the greatest of all time.

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Simone Biles Instagram

Nastia Liukin Instagram

Scott Bregman Twitter

Ed Knowles Twitter

Kristie Phillips episode

All Around episode 1

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Climber Alex Honnold from Free Solo on risk, the Olympics, and his fears Aug 14, 2019

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You have to be pretty fearless to climb up the 900m of El Capitan without any ropes. Alex Honnold from the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Free Solo’ joined the Olympic Channel Podcast to talk climbing at the Olympics, how to manage risk, and what really scares him.

“If you fall off the wall, you're going to die…

“I think that when people see a photo of El Cap (they think it’s) risky. That's not the right way to look at it. It's extremely high consequence.”

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Alex Honnold Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Olympic Channel Instagram

Everything you need to know about the Climbing World Championships

Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi episode

Free Solo trailer

Dawn Wall trailer

Kristie Phillips: The champion gymnast who never made it to the Olympics Aug 07, 2019

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In 1986, there was a Sports Illustrated cover. In 1987, there was a U.S. national title. In 1988, the world expected to see Kristie Phillips at the Olympic Games. It never happened. The media speculated it was because she had gained weight.

Distraught and devastated, she stepped away from the sport for nearly a decade. In the end, Phillips returned to competition, made her peace with the sport, and now is a respected gymnastics judge.

On the eve of the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Scott Bregman spoke to Kristie about the 1988 drama, why Simone Biles is the best of all time, and what looks out for as a judge in gymnastics.

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The amazing first episode of All Around

Olympic Channel on Twitter

Ed Knowles on Twitter

Scott Bregman on Twitter

What you need to know about the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi takes on New York for #1YearToGo Jul 31, 2019

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With just 12 months to go until Tokyo 2020, we set ourselves a task. How many interviews can you squeeze into a podcast? The Olympic Channel Podcast went to New York with UCLA gymnast and viral sensation Katelyn Ohashi. In a crazy day, we spoke to Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Tom Schaar, Brighton Zeuner, Ashima Shiraishi, Alex Johnson, Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson, and Naya Tapper.

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Katelyn Ohashi Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Olympic Channel Instagram

Free Solo trailer

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Katerina Stefanidi on love, star signs, and pole vaulting Jul 24, 2019

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It’s officially one year to go until Tokyo 2020. We invited Olympic champion pole vaulter from Greece Katerina Stefanidi on the podcast with her husband and coach Mitchell Krier. We spoke about how they met, why Katerina struggles with self-belief, and her plans for the World Championships in Doha. Plus, we put their dedication to each other to the test with a game about her star sign.

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Katerina Stefanidi on Instagram

Mitch Krier on Instagram

Olympic Channel on Instagram

Ed Knowles on Twitter

Dashawn Jordan episode

Tokyo 2020 #1YearToGo

Chad Le Clos and Rami Anis on never giving up Jul 17, 2019

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South African swimmer Chad Le Clos is one of the few swimmers to beat Michael Phelps at the Olympics. He took gold in the 200m butterfly in 2012. Chad is determined to be mentioned amongst the greats. Rami Anis has been selected for the Tokyo 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. He escaped war in Syria and always held on tightly to his dream of making the Olympics.

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Chad Le Clos Instagram

Rami Anis Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Andrew Binner Twitter

Yusra Mardini episode

Everything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World Championships

A day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships schedule

Day One as it happened

Adam Peaty and Katinka Hosszu: Winning mentality in swimming Jul 10, 2019

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Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Katinka Hosszu say becoming a world record holder is all to do with their mental preparation. As we celebrate our 100th episode, we find out what sets apart two of the world’s very best swimmers ahead of the FINA World Championships.

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Adam Peaty Instagram

Katinka Hosszu Instagram

Ed Knowles Twitter

Andrew Binner Twitter

Ten of the most motivational episodes of the podcast

Everything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World Championships

A day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships schedule