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Keep the Flame AliveIn the Olympic Pool with Team USAWe're getting aquatic on this episode, sharing Team USA Media Summit interviews with all sorts of swimming athletes. We've got (athlete links are Instagram accounts--follow them!): Water Polo Ben Hallock - Captain of the U.S. Men's Water Polo team. Paris 2024 will be his third Olympics Maggie Steffens - Captain of the U.S. Women's Water Polo team. Paris 2024 will be her fourth Olympics Ashleigh Johnson - Goalie for the U.S. Women's Water Polo team. Paris 2024 will be her third Olympics Swimming Bobby Finke - Olympic gold medalist, 800m freestyle; also swims the 1500m freestyle Lydia Jacoby...
2024-06-1351 minKeep the Flame AliveTeam USA Paralympians David Wagner Liana Mutia Ian SeidenfeldOn this episode we're bringing you more tape from the Team USA Media Summit, and we're talking with three Paralympians: Multi-Paralympic medalist wheelchair tennis player David Wagner, para judo athlete Liana Mutia and gold medal-winning para table tennis player Ian Seidenfeld. David talks with us about clay courts. Liana tells us how she had to entirely relearn how to compete in judo after losing her vision. Ian explains how his paddle extender works. Follow David, Liana, and Ian on Insta! In Paris 2024 news, be on the look out for a ...
2024-05-2730 minKeep the Flame AliveOff the Podium Olympics Crossover SpecialWe're happy to have Ben Waterworth, one of the hosts of Off the Podium join us. Off the Podium is an Australian/Canadian collaboration, so we wanted to get their view on what's going on with Paris 2024. We preview some of the big sports and names and look forward to the excitement that awaits us this summer. Also, Ben tells us the issues with the Gabba, Brisbane 2032's proposed stadium. Find Off the Podium wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on all the socials at @offthepodiumpod. In Paris 2024 news, th...
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The DubSeason Preview (unedited)Despite all of the noise around the league, we both agree: Las Vegas wins their THIRD straight championship. A'ja's on a revenge tour, Chelsea's set for an injury comeback, and Kate "Money" Martin, the glue, earned a spot on the squad. We've also got some fantasy advice and draft recap, preseason analysis, and major award predictions! May 14th, you actually came in record slow time. Go Fever!Did we get the Power Rankings right? Is Clark going to be so dominant? Thanks as always. Stay Humble. Stay Hungry. Stay Hydrated.Instagram...
2024-05-1345 minThe DubDraft Recap - Everybody Fits!Welcome to Indiana, Caitlin Clark! Oh, and there are plenty of other "generational talents" making their starts as well. Chicago and Los Angeles take a pair of future stars, Washington builds depth by adding W-ready Edwards. LV somehow lands 3 huge collegiate names. What about these players who might not make the team that selected them? What about on the international front? May 14th, please get here overnight! What are your thoughts on the 1st round talent? Any sleepers from rounds 2 and 3? Thanks as always. Stay Humble. Stay Hungry. Stay Hydrated.Instagram...
2024-04-1747 minThe DubThe Sun in The SkyUnfortunately, when we talk W, it's not always flowers and sunshine. This league is exclusive, yet it doesn't seem like the front offices always have the best interest of players. In this episode, we breakdown a slew of roster changes for the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky; one team has enough talent to win it all, and the other doesn't have much talent at all. We also get heated learning about what it's like inside the "practice facilities" of these professional teams. Guess what? Not all of them are up to par. In fact, some of them really don't...
2024-04-0355 minThe DubAthletes Unlimited 5 - And the Winner Is...The good news: Allisha Gray became the most dominant champion in AU hoops history! The bad news: we don't get to watch any more of this spectacular basketball. We're hooked to the scoring system, the partnerships, the player-first mentality. We cannot wait to see how this league will expand and continue to innovate in 2025. Athletes Unlimited also has us thinking about ways the league could improve, and our own relationships with basketball. We bring it all to a close in this last installment of our "AU Special".As for now, March is coming to a close...
2024-03-2737 minThe DubAthletes Unlimted 4 - Graytness PersonifiedAllisha Gray has an 800 point lead going into the last week of Athletes Unlimited. Kaylee and Scotty both agree: she's got "The Dub". As the season comes to a close, it's hard not to look to the future and see W, but who will finish out the top 4 of this league, and how does that impact W teams this offseason? Cheers to AU for being such a fun and creative league. Thanks for being such a fine listener! Follow us on social, tweet at us, DM us, and please, let us know your...
2024-03-2030 minThe DubLV and the 3 PeatWhat's one word to describe the Las Vegas Aces? Okay, what about Becky Hammon? Yea, Kaylee and Scotty don't have just one word to describe their success either. They have several hundred, in fact. This episode could be called, "Thank you, Becky Hammon" but she would probably put the ownership of the success back onto the Aces as a team. The biggest question on everyone's mind: can the Aces 3 Peat? We actually have that answer for you. Dear Black Girls by A'ja WilsonEnjoying The Dub? Want to chat with...
2024-03-1841 minThe DubAthletes Unlimited 3 - Brown and Cloud FTWLexie Brown showed why she's a top guard in AU. Natasha Cloud secured a future as a head coach. Allisha Gray continued to ball out. What's next for AU? Who will finish Top 4 in Week 3? Who should you have in your fantasy lineups? What kind of nonsense did Kaylee and Scotty get themselves into during AAU? Thanks for being such a fine listener! Follow us on social, tweet at us, DM us, and please, let us know your #AAU story. We're wrapping up Athletes Unlimited in just a couple weeks. We would love to share a...
2024-03-1433 minThe DubWings and Lynx - Not a KFC BundleThe Lings and the Wynx. No. Wyngs and Linx...WINGS AND LYNX are two teams in great positions. They have foundational superstars, roster depth, killer head coaches. So what's next for them? Can they beat teams like New York and Las Vegas? Their futures are bright, listen to how Kaylee and Scotty think they can shine brightest.With a new baby on the way, Scotty desperately needs new joke material. Send them our way! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out more from The Dub!Xhttps://twitter.com...
2024-03-1252 minThe DubAthletes Unlimited 2Week 1 can be summed up with one word: intensity. Allisha Gray and Odyssey Sims showed why their names stay at the top of the leaderboard, while newcomers Emily Engstler, Adut Bulgak, and Kalani Brown captivated audiences with their hard-nosed defense, pinpoint passing, and spot up shooting. Kaylee and Scotty recap their fantasy decisions, and they predict who will be at the top of standings after week 2. All eyes on first time captain, Tiffany Mitchell! By the way, please share with us your #AAUmem. We would have a blast including some listener's stories. Thanks for listening, and...
2024-03-0733 minThe DubCaitlin Clark2 Indiana Fever fans talk about the biggest news in the basketball world: Caitlin Clark has declared for the WNBA draft! Scotty and Kaylee give their insights on how impactful the dominant guard can be in year 1, what this means for the CC22 legacy, and how good the Fever already are. Like what you heard? Want to partner up? Drop us a DM or comment. Let's talk!Xhttps://twitter.com/thedubpodcast24Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedubpodcast24/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify...
2024-03-061h 00The DubLA and ATLLA goes total rebuild, but how? ATL looks to compete, but is it too soon to swing for the fences? Kaylee and Scotty have (some) of the answers. Like what you heard? Want to partner up? Drop us a DM or comment. Let's talk! Xhttps://twitter.com/thedubpodcast24Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedubpodcast24/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0HnZ7t76AbIRErLaSpLLcBBe sure to follow up on Wednesday when we discuss the elephant in the...
2024-03-0453 minThe DubAthletes UnlimitedAthletes Unlimited Basketball starts today! Kaylee and Scotty describe what AU is, how the scoring works, and who their potential winners are. Checkout @thedubpodcast24 on Instagram to see AU's scoring breakdown. As always, #stayhumble #stayhungry #stayhydratedWhat's your fantasy lineup look like for week 1? Share it with us on Athletes Unlimited or here:Xhttps://twitter.com/thedubpodcast24Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedubpodcast24/?hl=enSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0HnZ7t76AbIRErLaSpLLcB Hosted on Acast...
2024-02-2926 minThe DubSeattle and Phoenix OffseasonSeattle pulled off some BANGERS this offseason: Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike will suit up in green and yellow this year. Phoenix pulled off some HEADSCRATCHERS. What kind of chaos will these two teams cause this 2024 season? Xhttps://twitter.com/thedubpodcast24Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedubpodcast24/Drop us a DM if you like what you heard. Be sure to follow up next week when we discuss the lottery, Atlanta Dream, and Los Angeles Sparks. #stayhumble #stayhungry #stayhydrated Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-02-2740 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympian Kristi Wagner on Pairs RowingThis week we're delighted to have Olympic rower and podcaster Kristi Wagner on the show. Kristi competes in double sculls, finishing 5th at the Tokyo Olympics with Gevvie Stone. She now rows with Sophia Vitas and they won the world championships this year. We talked with Kristi about rowing, changing partners, and her new role as host of the podcast The Other 3 Years. Follow Kristi on Insta and be sure to subscribe to her podcast--it's an excellent listen, and you'll learn so much about what elite athletes go through in the years leading up to the Games.
2023-10-2758 minKeep the Flame Alive"Transcending" with Paralympian Ness Murby and Eva FejesWe love it when a TKFLASTANI comes back to visit--and it's even better when they bring someone along! We're excited to have Paralympian Ness Murby back on the the show. You may remember Ness' first visit, soon after he came out as transmasculine. Two-plus years later, he's fulfilled his dream of being a husband and father--and now he's trying to become the first openly out transgender Paralympian. Ness and his wife Eva join us to talk about their docuseries called "Transcending," which follows their lives as they navigate Ness' transition in their everyday lives and on the...
2023-04-1352 minKeep the Flame AliveDick Pound on DopingThis week we've got part two of our conversation with Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee. Dick worked on the formation of the World Anti-Doping Agency, so we start today's conversation with one of our favorite topics, doping. Then we get into Dick's work with broadcast rights negotiation, as well as the Winter 2030 bid and legacy. In our Seoul history moment, Alison takes a look at the official song "Hand in Hand." Watch the song being performed at the Opening Ceremonies here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=OlxqzcOWMvk&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE TKFLASTAN...
2023-01-2646 minKeep the Flame AliveFilm Buff Fran on "One Light, One World"It's time for movie club! Film Buff Fran is back with the official film of the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics "One Light One World, " directed by Joe Jay Jalbert and R. Douglas Copsey. In our Albertville 1992 moment, Alison has part 2 of her deep dive on the women's figure skating competition. In news from TKFLASTAN we have updates from: Connor Fields' and his retirement from BMX racing Michelle Carter - Check out her new jewelry collection Retired bobsledder Lauren Gibbs Figure skater Nate Bartholomay Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng Author David Maraniss Karate-ka Tom Scott and...
2022-08-1857 minKeep the Flame AliveWorld Games Recap - Week 1 u5gLKIsoqxsBhrgsB1kgThe 2022 World Games are underway, and we are glued to the feeds! Today we talk about the sports we've been watching and how the World Games has made us love multi-sport events all over again. If you haven't been watching the World Games, check out the feeds at Olympics.com. It's really cool to see some sports with disciplines that aren't in the Olympics. It's also cool to get to know some new sports that aren't in the Olympics (though some are trying for LA 2028 - looking at you, flying disc, lacrosse and flag football).
2022-07-1554 minKeep the Flame AliveJohn Coates, Modern Pentathlon and Age Limits - Oh, My!John Coates has stepped down as president of the Australian Olympic Committee. UIPM, the modern pentathlon federation, has selected a sport to test to replace the horse showjumping discipline. The International Skating Union is set to vote on raising the minimum age limits for senior-level athletes. So much going on in the world of the Olympics this week! In our history moment, Alison explains the Unified Team from Albertville 1992. We also have news from TKFLASTANIs Teri Hedgpeth, Stephanie Roble, Maggie Shea, Joe Maloy, Tom Scott and Chloe Kim. Plus, Team USA went to the White House!
2022-05-0650 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympic Ice Hockey Athletic Trainer Wayne LamarreThis week we're joined by Wayne Lamarre, who will be traveling to Beijing 2022 as an athlete trainer on the US women's ice hockey team's support staff. Wayne is the is a Clinical Professor and the Director, Athletic Training Program at the University of New England. He is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer and has served on the medical staff for the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team since 2015. Wayne talked with us about what an athletic trainer does and how their techniques have evolved in the last several years. Also on the show: In...
2021-10-291h 09Keep the Flame AliveWhat Olympics News Did You Miss?Surprise! The world did not stop while the Olympics and Paralympics were going on, so there is a ton of news to catch up on! We've got the latest International Olympic Committee dealings with AIBA, the international boxing association (still a testy relationship), as well as the International Paralympic Committee's latest step toward an updated classification system. Plus Games news from: Rio 2016 Tokyo 2020 Beijing 2022 Paris 2024 Milan-Cortina 2026 LA 2028 Future Games (yeah, there's a lot of news to catch up on!) And our news from TKFLASTAN includes updates from: Emily Cook Tom Scott DeAnna...
2021-09-1744 min
Keep the Flame AliveTokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 15It was a banner day for TKFLASTAN as we had many Team Keep the Flame Alive athletes competing.....all at the same time. This made for a hectic, but fun day of viewing. And, Alison's shopping for feed bags! Today's coverage includes: Artistic Swimming - with TKFLASTANI Jacqueline Simoneau Athletics - with TKFLASTANI Evan Dunfee Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoe Sprint Cycling - Track Diving Equestrian Football Golf Handball Hockey Karate - with TKFLASTANI Tom Scott Modern Pentathlon - with TKFLASTANI Samantha Schultz Rhythmic Gymnastics Sport Climbing Table Tennis Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling Plus, our p...
2021-08-0652 minKeep the Flame AliveHistorian Georgia Cervin on the Evolution of Women's GymnasticsWomen's gymnastics is one of the most popular Olympic events, but the way the sport evolved made it ripe for abuse and overtraining. Sports scholar and former international gymnast Georgia Cervin joins us to talk about her book, Degrees of Difficulty: How Women's Gymnastics Rose to Prominence and Fell From Grace. We talk about the beginnings of the sport as a display of feminity and how Cold War rivalries led to younger competition and created an environment that led to multiple types of abuse. We also talk about how the sport itself has changed over the decades, the introduction...
2021-07-091h 10Keep the Flame AliveBen Ryan on Rugby SevensRugby coach Ben Ryan led the Fiji men's rugby sevens team to the country's first-ever gold medal, which they earned at the sport's Olympic debut at Rio 2016. We talked with Ben about how the sport works -- and got some sunscreen tips. Follow Ben on Twitter and Insta and check out his website. Season 2 of The Ben Ryan Podcast starts in July, so check it out. What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this week? We've got news from: Chellsie Memmel Laura Wilkinson Mallory Comerford Tom Scott McKenna Geer Dawn Harper-Nelson DeAnna Price Michelle Carter...
2021-06-181h 08Keep the Flame AliveMcKenna Geer on Para ShootingToday we're on the shooting range with Paralympian McKenna Geer. McKenna is a Paralympic bronze medalist in the sport of rifle shooting. At Rio she competed in the R4 - Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 and earned 24th place and the R5 – Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2, where she took home the bronze medal. We talked with McKenna about how rifle works on the Paralympic side of the sport. Follow McKenna on Facebook, Insta and Twitter - and cheer for her this week as she competes at the World Cup event in Lima, which is...
2021-06-101h 12Keep the Flame AliveGinny Fuchs on Boxing and OCDAmerican flyweight boxer Ginny Fuchs joins us to tell us more about how boxing works. Ginny is also coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, she tells us how OCD manifests for her and what sort of treatments she goes through to better manage it. Follow Ginny on Facebook, Insta and Twitter, and check out her website, Ginnyfuchs.com. Book Club Claire also joins us for a preview of our next Book Club Book, Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream (affiliate link). She chats with...
2021-05-061h 01Keep the Flame AliveOlympians' Circadian Rhythms with Renske LokWhen your Olympics is halfway around the world, how does your body clock affect your performance? We talk with researcher Renske Lok about circadian rhythms and the surprising way they can affect Olympians' competitions. Read about Renske's research on Scientific Reports: Nature Research. You can follow Renske on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Our TKFLASTAN Update includes news from: Chellsie Memmel Tom Scott Meagan Duhamel We also have Games Updates from Tokyo 2020, including news about the lavish spreads that the...
2020-11-1350 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympian AJ Edelman on SkeletonWhat's it like to become the first Olympian for your country in the sport of skeleton? Israeli athlete AJ Edelman tells us about his experiences in the sport of skeleton and his current work in building up Israel's bobsled and skeleton team in hopes of competing at the Beijing 2022 Olympics. Follow AJ on Insta and Twitter! Follow the Israeli bobsled team and check out its website. TKFLASTANIS in action: Tom Scott was profiled by the World Karate Federation Marnie McBean's speaking this weekend Kikkan Randall on retiring from sport Other big...
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Keep the Flame AliveCatching Up with Tom Scott and Sean ColahanWe're catching up with more members of Team Olympic Fever to see how they're faring in the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we're chatting with our karate Olympic hopeful Tom Scott and video journalist Sean Colahan. Plus, we talk about the Olympic flame's current location, and we have a new self-isolation Olympic sport we think should be up for consideration in the Olympic program. Follow Tom Scott: Facebook Insta Twitter Follow Sean Colahan on Twitter. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! D...
2020-04-1045 minKeep the Flame AliveThe Evolution of Olympic CommercialismWe're back! We definitely needed that break from learning we have to rename our show, but now we need to come up with a name. That's where you come in – we're having a Show Name Suggestion Bonanza, and we'd like your input! [note: this is not a contest; we're just looking for ideas]. Fill out the form here – it's got a list of considerations we have to keep in mind. We'll take suggestions through March 15, 2020. Thanks for your participation! On to today's show: The Olympics used to be a showcase for amateurism, but over time they...
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Keep the Flame AliveLightning Round with Author Harry Blutstein, Triathlon Director Tim Yount and Karate-ka Tom ScottIt's American Thanksgiving, so we're serving up a Lightning Round featuring Team Olympic Fever members Harry Blutstein, Tim Yount and Tom Scott. Be sure to follow Harry at his website and Tom on Facebook, Insta and Twitter. Plus, we've got a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the show--and the latest in the IOC's hotelnovela. Jill's got a theory--and it's a good one! Because it's Thanksgiving, we wanted to be sure we thanked you for listening and supporting us in so many ways. We love being able to bring you this show, and we couldn't do...
2019-11-2836 minKeep the Flame AliveOlympic Hopeful Tom Scott on KarateOlympic hopeful Tom Scott joins us to explain a sport that's new to the Olympic program at Tokyo 2020: Karate. Tom talks with Contributor Ben Jackson about kata and kumite and what to look for during the competition. You can also learn more from Tokyo 2020's one-minute video! You can follow Tom on: Facebook Insta Twitter In our Team Olympic Fever Update, Tony Azevedo's got a new line of apparel, and Shiva Keshavan can speak at your next event! Plus, the saga with the marathon and race walking competitions at Tokyo continue. Is an...
2019-10-2449 min
Keep the Flame Alive"Scouting Camp - The Next Olympic Hopeful" Returns!Scott Riewald, the U.S. Olympic Committee's Director of High Performance, talks to us about bringing back its reality/documentary show "Scouting Camp: The Next Olympic Hopeful" and what's new for season 2. If you want to try out for the show, check out their website. Show partner 24 Hour Fitness is hosting tryouts all over the country on June 2 -- you still have time to get in on this opportunity! The test includes a 30-meter sprint, pull ups and a vertical jump. Also on this episode, we realize we're getting close to Olympic Day, so we...
2018-05-2541 min