On Her Turf

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Empowering the Next Generation | On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 9 Aug 01, 2021

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On today’s episode, Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones speak to 19-year-old American Hannah Roberts about her silver medal-winning performance and the Olympic debut of BMX Freestyle. Hannah shares her path to the sport, her mental process, and her thoughts on pay equity and the disparities between men’s and women’s events in BMX.

We’re then joined by two-time Olympian Kara Goucher and 2012 Olympian Alysia Montaño for a roundtable discussion about the obstacles faced by working mothers who are elite athletes, and the progress the sports industry is making in supporting mothers in their careers.

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You Must Stay in the Fight | On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 8 Jul 31, 2021

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Lindsay Czarniak welcomes new co-host and Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Lolo Jones. Lolo provides us with a training update as she prepares of the upcoming winter Olympics.

Lindsay and Lolo are then joined by Olympic gold medalist and the first woman to win gold in the 100m back to back, Wyomia Tyus. Wyomia speaks with On Her Turf about her protest during the “68 Olympic games and what she hopes her legacy can be. Finally, Kerri Walsh Jennings joins the show to discuss the impact of having the winter and summer Olympics so close to together and how it can affect the mindset of the athletes.

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We're All Human, We All Deserve Respect | On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 7 Jul 30, 2021

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MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak link up with two-time Olympic archer Mackenzie Brown after her bronze-medal match to learn her approach to the sport on the world's biggest stage.

Next, journalist Britni de la Cretaz and professional triathlete Rach McBride join the show for an insightful round table conversation on the impact of the first trans athlete competing in the Olympics and how sports can be more inclusive for trans athletes.

We then hear from one of the amazing women on this year's Olympic refugee team.

Finally, we say farewell to MJ!

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The Burden We Face Jul 29, 2021

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MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak speak to Kara Lawson, head coach of Duke women’s basketball, on coaching the USA women's 3x3 basketball team to the sport’s first ever Olympic gold medal. We then talk to three-time Olympic table tennis player Lily Zhang to learn about table tennis’ impact on her life and what misconceptions exist around the sport. We finish with a round table discussion with Olympic gold medalist/NBC track and field analyst Michelle Carter and former WNBA player/NBC Olympics basketball analyst Monica McNutt on the added burden Black women face in the wake of Simone Biles’ highly publicized decision to step away. The group talks through the pressures facing the modern athlete, the dangers that certain sports present and the additional layer race and privilege add to situations like Biles’.

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Mental Health is Still Health | On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 5 Jul 28, 2021

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Veteran Gymnastics Reporter Andrea Joyce joins M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak to discuss Simone Biles' stunning decision to step away and the strength it took to make that decision. We then speak with Olympic Cyclist Amber Neben to learn about her best-ever Olympic finish at age 46 and how she won't let age define her. Finally, we chat with 10-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley and hear all about her journey to covering the WNBA at such a young age.

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On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 4 Jul 27, 2021

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M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore to discuss winning the first ever gold medal in women's surfing, four-time World Medalist in Artistic Swimming Bill May, and winner of the Inaugural World Cup in Women's Nordic Combined Tara Geraghty-Moats for a conversation on the few Olympic events that are closed by gender

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On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 3 Jul 26, 2021

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M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by co-captain of the U.S. Olympic women’s rugby team Abby Gustaitis to discuss the impact of rugby on her life, Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner for a reflection on her gymnastics journey, former WNBA player/NBC Analyst Monica McNutt, and Olympic Gold Medalist/Part-Owner of the Chicago Red Stars Kendall Coyne Schofield for a conversation on investment in women’s sports.

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On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 2 Jul 25, 2021

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M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Team USA Swimming Medalist Emma Weyant to discuss her journey to the Games, Beach Volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, and Olympic Gold Medalist/NBC Analyst Laurie Hernandez for a conversation on what it’s like to be a champion athlete and fall just short of your Olympic goals.

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On Her Turf at The Olympics Episode 1 Jul 25, 2021

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M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by guests to discuss all that’s happening in women’s sports at the Olympics, both on and off the field. Joined by NBC Olympics Gymnastics analyst and Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin for a women’s gymnastics preview, American Rifle Athlete Mary Tucker for a reflection on her first event of the Games, and Jessica Mendoza and Lisa Fernandez for a roundtable discussion on diversity in softball and the changes still to come for the sport.

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Dr Monica Rho, US Women’s National Team physician Oct 18, 2019

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Dr Rho and Kathryn discuss her experience with the USWNT during their World Cup victory; the importance of sports on young girls; what inspired her to become a doctor; and how we can change the conversation around mental health.

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