The Ringer Guide to the Summer Games

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Handball Rules. Why Isn’t Team USA Good at It? Jul 27, 2021

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Handball is one of the coolest Olympic sports. But the U.S. is never a medal contender. Why hasn’t handball caught on in the States? And what can be done to fix that?

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Ryan Johnson

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Dan Comer

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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What Makes Simone Biles the Greatest of All Time? Jul 26, 2021

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Everyone knows that Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time. But what truly sets her apart? Let’s break down everything that makes her so transcendent—both in the Olympic world and beyond.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Danyel Smith

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Daniel Chin

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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Katie Ledecky Is About to Dominate the Olympics Like Never Before Jul 25, 2021

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Ledecky is already one of Team USA’s most decorated Olympians, but she’s never been able to swim her best event in the Summer Games. That’s about to change. And the results will be breathtaking.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Danyel Smith

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Kellen Becoats

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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The Rugby Star Whose Olympic Path Was Paved by YouTube Jul 24, 2021

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Carlin Isles had never heard of rugby sevens. Then he clicked a link that changed his life. What happened next could win Team USA a medal—and chart a path for a future generation of Olympians.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Carlin Isles

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Kellen Becoats

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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Can 3-on-3 Basketball Become an Olympic Phenomenon? Jul 23, 2021

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3-on-3 basketball is about to make its Olympics debut. And FIBA wants to popularize the sport worldwide. Will it work? The answer could depend on what happens to Team USA.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Kara Lawson

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Kellen Becoats

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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The Rise of Olympic Skateboarding and the Debate Over Skating Culture Jul 22, 2021

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Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut in Tokyo. That’s amazing … and somewhat complicated. Does skateboarding need the Olympics? Or does the Olympics need skateboarding?

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Heimana Reynolds

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Kellen Becoats

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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How Ultimate Frisbee Could Become an Olympic Sport Jul 21, 2021

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Think you know how a sport becomes part of the Olympics? Think again. Let’s break down that truly surprising process—and how it could lead to the first ultimate frisbee gold medalists.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Nob Rauch

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Julianna Ress

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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Team USA Is Playing for Softball Gold. It’s Also Playing for Softball’s Olympic Future. Jul 20, 2021

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Softball is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2008! And the United States is favored to win! But the players aren’t just competing for a medal. They’re vying for the sport’s future at the Summer Games.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Haylie McCleney

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Kellen Becoats

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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The Last Hurrah of the Olympics’ Most Underappreciated Event Jul 19, 2021

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Racewalking sounds like the funniest Olympic sport. In reality, it’s absolutely brutal. What makes the 50k racewalk so perfect for the Summer Games? And why is the IOC getting rid of it after Tokyo?

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Evan Dunfee

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Julianna Ress

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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Introducing ‘The Ringer Guide to the Summer Games’ Jul 15, 2021

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What makes Simone Biles the greatest gymnast of all time? Why is Katie Ledecky set to dominate like never before? Who’s chasing history as a two-sport athlete? And how did skateboarding get into the Olympics? In this daily podcast series premiering July 19, we’ll talk to future medalists and answer your top questions about the Tokyo games. The Olympics are the biggest, weirdest, and most exciting sporting event on earth—let us show you why.

Host: Rodger Sherman

Associate Producers: Lani Renaldo and Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

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