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Hoops 360New news on the WNBA CBA! Ari Chambers chimes in + Zora Stephenson on Hannah Hidalgo’s dominanceHoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley spotlight the biggest takeaways from NCAAW Feast Week, including Texas’ domination and Duke’s underwhelming offensive effort.Ari Chambers joins the show to discuss her thoughts on the WNBA CBA and why the ACC is struggling right now. Plus, sports reporter Zora Stephenson highlights emerging trends across women’s college basketball and spotlights standout guard Hannah Hidalgo.Have questions or topics you want us to cover on Hoops 360? Send them our way at hoops360@yahoosports.com!
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2025-12-041h 06
Innovate or Evaporate with Toph DayThe Future of Sports Broadcasting: Zora Stephenson of NBC SportsFrom college hoops to calling the Olympics, Zora Stephenson’s path to NBC Sports is a story of bold moves, relentless preparation, and authentic connection. In this conversation, Zora shares what it takes to thrive in today’s fast-changing media world and why humanizing athletes is the real future of sports storytelling.
Takeaways
Zora's experience at the Olympics showcased the emotional connection of live sports.
The sports industry is evolving with the rise of women's sports and increased attendance.
Live events provide a unique experience that cannot be repl...
2025-04-3022 min
Elon Beyond the Bricks: A Podcast Hosted by President Connie BookZora Stephenson ’15 on Breaking Barriers in Sports MediaJoin President Connie Book as she sits down with the incredible Zora Stephenson '15—trailblazing sports broadcaster and storyteller. From the NBA sidelines to the Olympics and beyond, Zora shares her journey, her passions, and what it means to lead with purpose in today's media landscape.
2025-04-2819 min
Got Next with Meghan and ZoraHas JuJu Watkins overtaken Hannah Hidalgo in the POY race?Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Edona Thaqi (@e_dona), react to a bevy of losses to close out the women’s college basketball season that are likely to reshape the NCAA Tournament bracket, including losses by UCLA and Notre Dame. Plus, they examine the frontrunners for national Player of the Year. Zora and Edona also reflect on Diana Taurasi’s career and TCU’s journey to becoming first-time Big 12 champions.00:00 – Intro01:15 – NCAA seeding: UCLA, Notre Dame, USC06:14 – South Carolina wins coin toss over Texas to secure SEC’s no. 1 seed08:16 – Tennessee strugg...
2025-03-0428 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraUConn upsets South Carolina; Aliyah Boston talks Unrivaled, FeverZora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Terrika Foster-Brasby (@SheKnowsSports) recap recent upsets in women’s college basketball including, South Carolina’s loss to UConn and UCLA’s loss to USC. Terrika Foster-Brasby explains how UConn and USC’s big wins impacted her top 5 power rankings. Aliyah Boston joins the show to discuss Unrivaled, the new-look Indiana Fever, teammates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell and more. Zora shares a story about a heartwarming gesture from Dawn Staley.00:00 – Intro01:12 – UConn upsets South Carolina: Azzi Fudd05:08 – USC upsets UCLA: JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts07:17 – Player of the Year
2025-02-1824 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraUSC vs UCLA may impact POY race; A’ja Wilson’s new shoeZora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach), preview the upcoming matchup between USC and UCLA on Peacock and unpack South Carolina’s loss to Texas. Zora and Nicole also discuss the NCAA’s decision to pay women’s teams that participate in March Madness. Nicole breaks down her women's college basketball power rankings. They also react to A’ja Wilson’s signature shoe reveal and the announcement of a new dual sport women’s performance center for Portland’s WNBA and NWSL teams.00:00 – Intro01:02 – Zora featured in Nike Super Bowl ad03:24 – USC vs UCLA preview...
2025-02-1136 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraCaitlin Clark, Fever are ‘a scary team’ with DeWanna BonnerMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) recap some of the notable moves so far in WNBA free agency. They also react to Iowa’s upset over USC and Meghan breaks down how the loss impacts USC in her power rankings. Zora and Meghan reflect on A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball after both get their college jerseys retired. They also discuss the recent bids that have been submitted for additional WNBA teams.00:00 – Intro02:20 – Kelsey Plum trade from Aces to Los Angeles Sparks04:08 – Jewell Loyd trade from Seattle Storm...
2025-02-0430 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraIs UCLA’s Lauren Betts leading the Player of the Year race?Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) break down the current state of the Player of the Year (POY) conversation. Autumn Johnson joins Got Next to discuss the science behind bracketology and the top teams on her NCAA bracket. Meghan moves UCLA back to the top of her power rankings and Zora and Meghan react to Kim Caldwell and Jacie Hoyt returning to coach their respective teams shortly after their pregnancies.00:00 – Intro 00:21 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins07:53 – NCAA March Madness Bracketology18:18 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, Texa...
2025-01-2824 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraLSU, UCLA still undefeated; UConn’s Sarah Strong leads FOY raceMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) recap USC’s close win over Indiana and Penn State’s upset over Ohio State, leaving UCLA and LSU as the only remaining undefeated ranked teams. They look ahead to LSU’s upcoming matchup with South Carolina and discuss the Freshman of the Year race. Meghan breaks down why the Gamecocks have overtaken the Bruins for the top spot in her power rankings and gushes over a Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift sighting at the Chiefs game. Zora and Meghan also react to walk-on, Ella Hamlin, receiving a full scholarship from TCU. 00...
2025-01-2131 min
The Ringer WNBA ShowIs Paige Bueckers Still a Lock for the No. 1 Pick? Plus, What School Will Make the Most Noise in March?Happy New Year, hoops fans! Seerat kicks off 2025 with Zora Stephenson, and they start the show by discussing the landscape of the upcoming WNBA draft and who can be the no. 1 pick (2:03). They discuss whether Olivia Miles or Paige Bueckers can break Caitlin Clark’s triple-double rookie record in the WNBA next year (18:03). Later, they discuss the upcoming game between Tennessee and LSU (22:37) and then look at teams that can make the most noise in March (33:00). They close out the show with Zora discussing her play-by-play career and the evolution of women’s basketball (53:36).Host: Seerat Sohi
2025-01-081h 05Got Next with Meghan and ZoraHannah Hidalgo, Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins lead POY raceMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) return from the holiday break and react to some of the top games from the weekend. Meghan breaks down the national Player of the Year race and the shifts in her power rankings. Zora and Meghan reflect on Olivia Miles’ improved shooting in her comeback season and look ahead to the launch of the new Unrivaled 3v3 basketball league. 01:32 – Intro03:20 – Oklahoma vs Tennessee recap05:13 – UNC vs Notre Dame: Maddy Westbeld’s return06:58 – Notre Dame’s backcourt: Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles08:47 – Shout out to Courtney Bangh...
2025-01-0734 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraUConn drops in rankings after Notre Dame lossMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) discuss the Big Ten having a record number of AP ranked schools in the conference. The hosts react to Michigan State’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes and assess Iowa’s start to the season. They also react to UConn’s loss to Notre Dame and Meghan breaks down where UConn lands in her power rankings after falling to the Irish. Zora and Meghan highlight the WNBA players from Notre Dame and UConn who recently attended games to support their college programs and Geno Auriemma. They also reflect on JuJu Watkins’ docuseries, “On the Ris...
2024-12-1731 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraDespite Azzi Fudd injury scare, UConn dominates Louisville; Ashlyn Watkins dunkMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to Ashlyn Watkins’ dunk in South Carolina’s win over TCU and UConn’s dominant win over Louisville. They also preview UConn’s upcoming matchup with Notre Dame. Meghan breaks down why LSU has moved into the top five of her power rankings. NCAA referees, Kelsey Harris and Deanna Jackson, join the show to discuss officiating in women’s college basketball. Zora and Meghan highlight University of Tennessee’s undefeated start to the season under new head coach, Kim Caldwell.01:30 – Intro02:23 – Ashlyn Watkins dunk03:21 – South Carolina Gamecocks rolling
2024-12-1031 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraSouth Carolina, Notre Dame headline SEC-ACC ChallengeMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) preview the upcoming SEC-ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge. Meghan discusses her power rankings and explains why UCLA has risen to the top. The hosts reflect on the incredible career of Minnesota Lynx legend, Lindsay Whalen, and react to the news that she’s joining the Lynx coaching staff. Zora and Meghan also shout out Hailey Van Lith for the bounce back season she is having with the TCU Frogs and FSU’s Ta’Niya Latson for her recent triple double performance.00:47 – Intro02:38 – SEC/ACC Challenge: Notre Dame vs Texas previe...
2024-12-0320 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraNotre Dame, UCLA pull off upsets; USC falls out of top fiveMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to upsets by Notre Dame and UCLA over the weekend against USC and South Carolina, respectively. Meghan breaks down her power rankings and why teams shifted for the first time since the women’s college basketball season started. Zora and Meghan reflect on their interview with UConn head coach, Geno Auriemma, after he becomes the winningest coach in NCAA D-I men’s and women’s basketball. They also give flowers to Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach, Niele Ivey, for her fashion forward style.01:02 – Intro01:08 – Hannah Hidalgo postgame int...
2024-11-2618 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraWings win Paige Bueckers sweepstakes + USC vs Notre DameTitle: Wings win Paige Bueckers sweepstakes; USC vs Notre Dame showdownDescription: Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the results of the WNBA Draft Lottery. Meghan and Zora also preview the upcoming matchup between USC and Notre Dame and discuss JuJu Watkins’ new docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” that will premiere on NBC and Peacock. Meghan breaks down her power rankings. Plus, the hosts give flowers to Harvard’s Harmoni Turner for her recent dominant and record-setting performances.01:03 – Introduction01:51 – Dallas Wings win draft lottery: Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen
2024-11-1925 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraGamecocks win 40 straight; Oregon upsets BaylorMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the Gamecocks’ 40th consecutive win, Deja Kelly’s masterful performance to help the Oregon Ducks upset Baylor and Maryland’s win over Duke in their renewed rivalry. Meghan and Zora discuss Meghan’s power rankings and reflect on their interview with Paige Bueckers at Big East Media Day. Zora takes a walk down memory lane to revisit the time she played NC State’s Zamareya Johnson one-on-one.01:03 – Intro01:46 – Te-Hina Paopao, MiLaysia Fulwiley shine vs NC State05:05 – Oregon takes down Baylor06:42 - Deja Kelly on her mot...
2024-11-1223 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraJuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen help USC survive Ole Miss; Lauren Betts leads UCLA to win over LouisvilleMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the first day of games to kick off the women’s college basketball season, including USC vs Ole Miss and UCLA vs Louisville. Meghan breaks down why the South Carolina Gamecoks are at the top of her power rankings. Zora and Meghan also highlight players on the rise.00:31 – Intro02:12 – PSAs from Meghan and Zora05:25 – USC vs Ole Miss recap08:03 – JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen interviews10:11 – Juju and Kiki play styles11:58 – Shout out to Ole Miss, Coach Yo13:02 – UCLA defeats Lou...
2024-11-0533 min
BanklessThe AI Agent & Memecoin Thesis | Pantera’s Matt StephensonThe collision between crypto and AI agents has officially begun. Matthew Stephensen of Pantera Capital research partner and author of “Crypto: Picks and Shovels for the AI Gold Rush,” joins us today. We dive into the world of autonomous AI agents on blockchains, discussing the evolving role of agents, AI-driven market changes, and whether blockchain is the natural substrate for AI. Matt sheds light on topics from agent liability and regulatory challenges to infrastructure value capture and the "picks and shovels" approach to investing in AI-driven crypto tech. Are AI agents on blockchains the obvious future...
2024-10-301h 21Got Next with Meghan and ZoraAll Eyes on JuJu Watkins and USC in the Big TenMeghan McKeown (@_meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@ZoraStephenson) get you ready for the women’s college basketball season with a preview of the Big Ten Conference and its biggest storylines. Meghan and Zora react to the powerhouse additions to the Big Ten and talk expectations for top teams like USC and UCLA. Plus, the pair discuss sleeper teams, Meghan’s preseason picks and a new era in Iowa.00:57 – Intro04:24 – Top storylines: Oregon, USC, UCLA, Washington join Big Ten05:52 – JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen duo09:45 – UCLA’s one-two punch: Kiki Rice & Lauren Betts14:10 – Slee...
2024-10-2920 min
Hear DistrictEpisode 28: Bustin' Loose with Zora StephensonIt's a reunion on Hear District this week with former Bucks digital reporter, Zora Stephenson, joining the show. For four years, Zora worked alongside Marques during Bucks broadcasts, and even became the first woman in Bucks history to act as a play-by-play announcer. The six-time Emmy winner now does play-by-play and sideline reporting for NBC Sports, and recently covered gymnastics and men's and women's basketball at the Paris Olympics. She reminisced about her time in Milwaukee, the historic moments she witnessed firsthand this summer, and her thoughts on the Bucks team going into next season.
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2024-08-2739 min
The PodiumDay 14: 1500m of Story - Cole HockerHow long does it take to tell a story? The kind of story that has ups and downs, heroes and villains, hope lost and hope found?Cole Hocker’s gold medal winning 1500 meter run gives us a pretty accurate answer: 3m 27.6sJoin host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch and listen to every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – August 11 on NBC & Peacock.See om...
2024-08-0914 minThe PodiumDay 13: Flight Protocols - Valarie Allman & Sam KendricksDiscus thrower Valarie Allman and pole vaulter Sam Kendricks earned gold and silver, respectively, for Team USA only moments and yards apart. That parallels the tiny and often uncontrollable differences between a good and great performance in their events. The pair take us into the art of letting go when gold is within reach. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch and listen to every moment of...
2024-08-0815 minThe PodiumDay 12: Red Means Slow, Purple Means Go - Tennis and Track & FieldEpic Olympic performances are said to be built “from the ground up” but in Paris, historic and novel ground surfaces are literally affecting the speed of sport. Track and field athletes Eleanor Patterson, Nicola Olyslagers, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Matthew Wilkinson juxtapose their fast track with the slow clay court that Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram faced at Roland Garros.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the Amazon Music or your f...
2024-08-0707 minThe PodiumDay 11: Going with the Flow - Evy LeibfarthCanoe Slalom bronze medalist Evy Leibfarth tells the podium why becoming one with the flow of water and paint helped her navigate these Games.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – August 11 on NBC & Peacock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-0611 minThe PodiumDay 10: Historic Duels - Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich & Maia WeintraubFencing at the Grand Palais is already grandiose, but the athlete presentation for finals takes it up a step, or more accurately down over 80 steps to the field of play. A grand entrance that eventually led Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub to a first American team gold in fencing’s long and ornate Olympic history. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your...
2024-08-0512 minThe PodiumDay 9: Olympic Spectacles - Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney & Duan AsemotaTrack sprinters Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney and Duan Asemota help us see all the facets of sunglasses at the Olympics. From trying an iconic pair to describing the perfect fit, these fast men agree there is more to wearing shades than meets the eye. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – Augu...
2024-08-0412 minThe PodiumDay 8: Tour de Force - Matteo JorgensonMatteo Jorgenson is a road cyclist, a sport that every four years demands its best to juggle the demands of two huge races, the Tour de France and the Olympic road race. With only 13 days between the events, Matteo takes us into the science of living slow to ride again fast. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of...
2024-08-0312 minThe PodiumDay 7: Surface Tension - Nevin Harrison, Aaron Small, Jonas Ecker & Shelley Oats-WildingNevin Harrison, Aaron Small and Jonas Ecker are masters at building and releasing tension in the water, in their muscles and in their incredibly close races. We join a practice with coach Shelley Oats-Wilding to get the on and off from the nautical venue.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – Augu...
2024-08-0214 minThe PodiumDay 6: Up and Down Racing - Savilia BlunkThe Olympic mountain bike course in Elancourt Hill, about 25 miles outside of Paris, is designed to let its competitors around…just. Cranking up steep hills only to descend on technical obstacles is hard, but with 35 other riders, 90 degree weather and 8 laps, this event is extreme. Team USA’s Savilia Blunk, fresh off the women’s race, gives us a grip on the tight men’s race.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app...
2024-08-0121 minThe PodiumDay 5: Launch Interrupted - Chloe DygertIn Cycling’s time trial event, everything is planned. So when rain and a crash unexpectedly wiped out Chloe Dygert’s lead, she used her experiences of overcoming the worst to ride her way to a Bronze medal for Team USA.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – August 11 on NBC & Peacock.See omny...
2024-07-3112 minThe PodiumDay 4: Hear Badminton Roar - Vincent Chiu & Howard ShuOn today's episode of the podium, we take you inside an Olympic badminton match and how perhaps the quietest field of play generates some of the fastest, liveliest and most challenging conditions for Team USA, who have yet to ever medal in the sport. Team USA players Vincent Chiu and Howard Shu are joined by some avid Parisian spectators to provide insight on what it's really like at the badminton courts.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before.
2024-07-3009 minThe PodiumDay 3: Better Together - Kassidy Cook & Sarah BaconKassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon have woken up Team USA’s medal count by having a perfectly in-sync day from breakfast to diving to podium. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games July 26 – August 11 on NBC & Peacock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-2909 minThe PodiumDay 2: History, Horses, Versailles - David O'ConnorIs there a more regal Olympic sport than equestrian? Well for 2024 the venue is literally fit for a king and queen. The International Equestrian Federation’s David O’Connor, a 3x Olympic medalist in his own right, walks us through the grounds that are part sporting challenge and part royal garden, and entirely amazing.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watch every...
2024-07-2812 minThe PodiumDay 1: Paris from the Streets - Nyjah Huston & Jagger EatonWhen Olympic skateboarders Nyjah Huston and Jagger Eaton touched down as part of only the second-ever US Olympic Skateboard team, they went for a practice session…in the streets of Paris. It’s one of the ways that street skateboarding, much like the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as a whole, blends the city and field of play in innovative ways.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favori...
2024-07-2707 minThe PodiumUnwheeldyWith full speed hits, trash talking and uncompromising competitiveness, Team USA’s Sarah Adam explains wheelchair rugby’s electrifying appearance into popular culture and why it’s empowered her and many others to see Para-sports in a different light.Join host Zora Stephenson every day during the games to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-2422 minThe PodiumTrials and TribulationsArguably the world’s most competitive swim meet, the US Olympic Swimming Trials are integral to why Team USA is so dominant in the pool. National Team coach Todd Desorbo and Director of Performance Matthew Barbini break down the strategy and magic of a make-or-break event. Our swimming correspondent and 2-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel gives us a report from her time on deck. Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stit...
2024-07-1732 minThe PodiumStanding Since ‘88What do Jackie Joyner Kersee and Gustave Eiffel have in common? Both made something in’88 that, against all odds, has stood the test of time.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games beginning July 26 on NBC & Peacock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-1017 minThe PodiumThe Grit & Glamour of Artistic SwimmingAnita Alvarez and Bill May take us beneath the surface and into the Grit and the Glamour required to master perhaps the summer games’ hardest sport, artistic swimming, and the bottomless effort required to make something look “effortless”.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before.Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games beginning July 26th on NBC & Peacock.See omnystudio.com/list...
2024-07-0324 minThe PodiumPre-Games Bonus: Never Before SeineExcited for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? You’re not alone.We’re starting off the season with four bonus pieces from our Olympic and Paralympic athlete summits. This week, a glimpse into the “never before seens” to expect from Nyjah Huston, Oksana Masters, Hannah Roberts, Sunny Choi, Ilona Maher, Victor Montalvo, Ryan Crouser, Daniela Moroz, Jeffrey Louis and Rai Benjamin.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Mus...
2024-06-2609 minThe PodiumPre-Games Bonus: Inspired ViewingExcited for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? You’re not alone.We’re starting off the season with four bonus pieces from our Olympic and Paralympic athlete summits. This week, the sights and sounds that inspire athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson, Bobby Finke, Nyjah Huston, Frederick Richards, Sarah Hughes, Nick Mayhugh, Mallory Weggemann, Jagger Eaton and McKenzie CoanJoin host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before. Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcas...
2024-06-1910 minThe PodiumPre-Games Bonus: Squad GoalsExcited for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? You’re not alone.We’re starting off the season with four bonus pieces from our Olympic and Paralympic athlete summits. This week, the return of full arenas and athletes’ loved ones in the words of Ashleigh Johnson, Evan Medell, Jagger Eaton, Jessica Parratto, Hannah Roberts, Ilona Maher, Andrew Capobianco, Nyjah Huston, Matt Stutzman, Jessica Long, Adeline Gray, Brittni Mason, Courtney Ryan, Maddie Musselman, Anna Hall and Alex Walsh.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them bef...
2024-06-1211 minThe PodiumPre-Games Bonus: C’est La Vie à ParisExcited for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? You’re not alone.We’re starting off the season with four bonus pieces from our Olympic and Paralympic athlete summits. This week, the beauty, culture and stinky cheese that defines the host city in the eyes of some of Team USA like Katie Ledecky, A'ja Wilson, Nyjah Huston, Regan Smith, Sarah Adam, Hannah Roberts, Brooke Raboutou, Brittni Mason, Ashleigh Johnson, Tyler Downs, Ilona Maher, Jordan Larson and Adeline Gray.Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite...
2024-06-0509 minThe PodiumThe Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Olympic GamesThe Podium is back.Join host Zora Stephenson for fresh angles and deeper dives on the people, places and performances that will shape the medal count.New episodes weekly before the opening ceremony and daily during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform.And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games beginning July 26th on NBC & Peacock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-0301 min
Deer FeedBucks At SixHomer and Zora Stephenson look back at the Bucks Game 4 loss to the Pacers, was it Khris Middleton's best game as a Bucks player, on the ejection of Bobby Portis, Zora won't except any hate on Brook Lopez, what are Zora's two keys to a Bucks victory in Game 5, that status of Giannis and Dame for Game 5, what Bucks duo of players need to have a big game together to pull out a win and is the premise the Bucks have to do something great to win Game 5 wrong?
2024-04-3045 minDeer FeedBucks At SixBucks At Six with Homer and Zora Stephenson as they discuss the impact of Caitlin Clark in women’s basketball, the duo recap the Bucks Game 1 win over the Pacers, the performance of Damian Lillard, on the impact of the crowd at Fiserv Forum, should Dame punch first offensively even when Giannis comes back from injury, is Zora worried about Tyrese Haliburton coming out better in Game 2, what does Zora miss the most from covering the Bucks, what’s different about the playoffs from the regular season, on the impact of Khris Middleton in Game 1, on Giannis' calf injury, Zora give...
2024-04-2344 min
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastZora Stephenson Of NBC Sports Conversation | Announcer Schedules PodcastOn the latest feature interview on the Announcer Schedules Podcast, co-hosts Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin catch up with Zora Stephenson of NBC Sports. Stephenson called several of Caitlin Clark's games this season for Peacock, including when Clark broke the NCAA D1 women's basketball all-time scoring record. Learn about Stephenson's journey as a reporter and a play-by-play announcer, along with what it has been like to call women's basketball during this history-making season. Zora Stephenson serves as the play-by-play voice for Peacock’s exclusive slate of Big Ten Women’s Basketball and as a sideline reporter for NBC Sport...
2024-03-0829 min
Her TableZora Stephenson - Pushing through to find your passionGet ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Zora Stephenson, a dynamic sports reporter hailing from the heart of North Carolina. Join us in this captivating episode as we hear her remarkable story of passion and perseverance. We delve into the sacrifices she made throughout her life, and how her unwavering determination, combined with an incredible support system, paved the way for her to become the first-ever female play-by-play commentator for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. As an Emmy award-winning journalist, she has conquered the art of storytelling and now brings her expertise to the realm of sports. We...
2023-11-271h 09
Golic & SmettyAll Things College Football with Lucy Rohden, Zora Stephenson & Gojo + WNBA Finals | Golic & SmettyWe’ve got a guest packed show as Golic is out traveling this week after calling Monday Night Football. First up is The Dan LeBatard Show’s very own Lucy Rohden! Smetty asks Rohden about attending the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners and Lucy lost to the fried fair foods. Fried Butter. Fried Fireball. Corndogs for breakfast. Oklahoma’s defense pleasantly surprised Rohden, but Texas’ repeated errors did not. According to her, Texas fans should be mad that they didn’t burn more time on the clock and the early turnovers that ultimately led to their 3...
2023-10-1154 min
ND on NBCDefensive Lineman Isaiah Foskey and ND on NBC Sideline Reporter Zora Stephenson(1:19) ND on NBC sideline reporter Zora Stephenson: What her first gameday on the ND sidelines was like, how she prepares for a game broadcast and what nuances she has noticed within the Irish program so far.(17:40) Isaiah Foskey: What the mindset of the team is at the moment, how he is tackling his senior season on and off the field and his experience in Milan over the summer.
2022-09-1530 min
Hardwood HERstoryHardwood Herstory BONUS - Zora StephensonThroughout this podcast, host Zora Stephenson has interviewed big names in basketball and explored the various ways that women are making their mark on the sport. But Zora has also had a major impact on the game. The first woman to ever do television play-by-play for the Milwaukee Bucks, she is paving the way for future generations of broadcasters. Producer Kaitlin Urka puts Zora on the other side of the microphone to learn about her journey and to hear how she is working to inspire the next generation.
2022-07-1933 min
The Athletic NBA ShowAll Bucks with Zora StephensonNBC Sports' Zora Stephenson drops by to talk with DA and Marcus about the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-0139 min
Rise & GrindBrevin Knight, Zora Stephenson and Verlinda Henning - 6/15/21On today's show: Jessica and Meghan welcome Brevin Knight to the show for an in depth discussion about the NBA playoffs to this point. The ladies talk to Zora Stephenson about tonight's big matchup between the Bucks and Nets. Jeopardy winner Verlinda Henning hops on to answer some Grizzlies trivia questions and to share her experience on the show. Watch LIVE at 8am, weekdays on YouTube and the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia
2021-06-151h 46
The PodiumBig in Japan: The Host Nation’s Sports LandscapeJapan, by its language, geography and history, offers a fascinatingly distinct culture. And the same applies to interests and philosophies around sport. In this episode, we dive into the host nation’s own Olympic sports to experience a more authentic Tokyo Games, and how seeing the athletic world from a different lens can make it more meaningful. Feel the precision and protocol of Karate with Sakura Kokumai and Tom Scott, and get a glimpse into the wild world of professional Keirin racing with Kaarle McCullogh. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of...
2021-06-0140 min
The PodiumNew Kids On the Podium Blocks: Fresh Faces In TokyoTokyo welcomes Skateboarding, Surfing, Sport Climbing and 3X3 Basketball into this summer’s medal count, and with them a whole culture of urban and action sports. We explore these new-school events and how their development outside of the games could actually make them the perfect embodiments of old-school Olympic values. Let Todd Richards take you through the evolution of boardsports with input from riders like Nyjah Huston, Kolohe Andino and Heimana Reynolds, feel the gritty excitement of 3X3 with Kareem Maddox and Robbie Hummel, and elevate your climbing knowledge through Colin Duffy and Brooke Raboutou's vertical prowess. ...
2021-05-2544 min
The PodiumRoutinely Great: Inside The Mental GameMental game: two words that are as often used as they are hard to grasp. But when the stakes are highest, when all competitors have sharpened their skills and trained tirelessly, psychology may be the deciding factor-both in and out of sports. Get a glimpse inside diver David Boudia’s intricate pre-performance routine, hear from Dr. Mike Gervais (from the Finding Mastery Podcast) how mental training separates good athletes from great ones and understand how these skills apply to adversity and success well beyond the Olympic Games. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of NBC Sp...
2021-05-1834 min
The PodiumTransformed by Tech: How the Olympics stay cutting edgeEvery Olympics has pushed the boundaries of sports technology, but the Tokyo games will see that constant multiplied by Japan’s penchant for tech. Feel how optimizing every single shape and surface propels cyclists to new speeds with Alex Howes, hear how equipment changes do more than improve performance for Tatyana McFadden, understand how old sports are improving with modern tools and go inside the broadcasting magic that transports viewers from their couch right into the action. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of NBC Sports’ The Podium. Episode 2 features Alex Howes, Tatyana McFadden, Kelsey-Lee and...
2021-05-1140 min
The PodiumLighting the Way to Tokyo: The Power of the TorchThe Olympic Torch’s potential to inspire in times of chaos only deepens its power in the extraordinary leadup to Tokyo 2020. We start a brand new season of The Podium grasping the power of the flame. Relive Janet Evans’ triumphant 1996 torch relay with Muhammad Ali, hear a first-hand account of Catriona LeMay-Doan’s very public cauldron malfunction and discover how a clown saved a closing ceremony. Join host Lauren Shehadi for season 2 of NBC Sports’ The Podium. Episode 1 guests: Tim Layden, Janet Evans, Ahmed Fareed, Catriona Lemay-Doan and Yves Dagenais. Hosted by Simpleca...
2021-05-0440 min
The PodiumPrepare for Tokyo: Season 2Over the next 12 weeks and right through to the closing ceremony, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have defined the Olympics and those that will shape the Tokyo games. But we’ll also give you an intimate look into the unseen details that only the athletes themselves can tell. From sophisticated sports tech to athletics dynasties, opening ceremony jitters to gold medal storage tactics, experience the lead up to Tokyo with NBC Sports, the home of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Hosted by Lauren Shehadi, each episode features experts and athl...
2021-04-1401 min
Clock: In The PodcastLive With Zora StephensonZora Stephenson joins the pod for episode 30! Zora talks about her role as a sideline reporter for the Milwaukee Bucks, challenges as a black women in her field, her relationship with her husband and much more!
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2021-02-021h 14
Deff-initely MilwaukeeBucks Sideline Reporter Zora Stephenson
It certainly was a wild year for the Milwaukee Bucks -- from life in 'The Bubble,' to one of the greatest moments in Bucks history when Giannis Antetokounmpo committed to Milwaukee long-term. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh talks with Bucks sideline reporter, Zora Stephenson. Zora shares why she wasn't surprised the Greek Freak signed that huge contract and her favorite personal story from covering the two-time MVP. She introduces us to some new faces on this year's roster and explains how strange it is to cover games in a mostly-empty Fiserv Forum. Plus, you'll learn...
2020-12-2139 min
Pod-Cast Your VoteThe Power of the Youth Vote With the Milwaukee BucksIn this bonus episode, Shreya and Tamia chat with Zora Stephenson from the Milwaukee Bucks as well as students from UW Stevens Point and Marquette University about the power of the youth vote. This recording was originally produced and published by the Bucks, and they have wonderfully allowed us to post it on our platforms as well. We hope you enjoy, and, as we get closer to the election, don't forget to pod-cast your vote! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2222 min
How She Did It - With Amanda SmithEpisode 32: Zora StephensonContinuing to celebrate women in sports, Amanda chats with Milwaukee Bucks sideline and digital reporter Zora Stephenson. Take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-2038 min
Clock: In The PodcastWhat’s your halftime score?As the NBA is nearing its return, Marshall and Austin discuss if the resume of the league will be a distraction to the social injustice issues. Zora Stephenson, reporter for the Milwaukee Bucks takes a call on the pod and shares her thoughts on what’s going in the world and how the Bucks organization has been involved in the community. As we approach the halfway mark of 2020, Marshall and Austin self assess what there “halftime score” is. While offering insight into ways the we can all finish the year strong
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2020-06-161h 01
Milwaukee BucksKhris Middleton & Zora Stephenson Instagram Live Interview | 5.20.20Khris Middleton catches up with Zora Stephenson via Instagram Live.
2020-06-1423 min
Bucks CoverageZora Stephenson - MKE protests & BucksBucks reporter for Fox Sports Wisconsin, Zora Stephenson joined Bart to recap what she's been up to during the pandemic. What were her biggest takeaways from the protests that occurred this past weekend in Milwaukee? Plus, will she be present in Orlando when the NBA resumes?
2020-06-1058 min
Milwaukee BucksWesley Matthews & Zora Stephenson Instagram Live Interview | 4.15.20Zora Stephenson catches up with Wesley Matthews as part of the Bucks Instagram Live Interview Series.
2020-04-3020 min
Milwaukee BucksD.J. Wilson & Zora Stephenson Instagram Live Interview | 4.22.20Bucks sideline reporter Zora Stephenson catches up with D.J. Wilson via Instagram Live.
2020-04-2931 min
Buckets, Boards and BlocksMilwaukee Bucks Sideline Reporter Zora StephensonZora Stephenson covers the top team in the NBA's Eastern Conference and has a nightly closeup view of Giannis Antetokounpo and the rest of the Bucks. Zora also has a great personal story with her rapid rise from Magna Cum Laude student in 2015, to small market TV, to the news anchor desk in Denver, and now back to her first love: basketball. Her story about calling the "Greek Freak" "Gianny" instead of "Giannis" is really instructive as it is an example of how social media gets it wrong with people tweeting before they know what they're even tweeting about...
2019-12-0530 min
The PodiumA Paralympic Winter Games PreviewThe Paralympic Games start March 8th. In this episode, host Lauren Shehadi looks at how advances in technology have created better prosthetics, which have made it possible for more athletes to compete in the Paralympic Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2619 min
The PodiumBonus: Chef David Chang and Lucia Cho on the splendor and complexity of Korean foodNBC Olympics Special Correspondent Chef David Chang is the founder of the Momofuku Restaurant Group and just opened Majordomo in Los Angeles. Lucia Cho is the CEO of Seoul's Bicena and the Michelin three-starred Gaon. They talked with host Lauren Shehadi about the diversity and traditions of Korean food, and what to eat in Pyeonchang, host city of the 2018 Winter Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2517 min
The PodiumDay 16: Mike Tirico reflects on the 2018 Games; a meeting between North and South KoreansHost Mike Tirico reflects on his first time hosting primetime Olympic coverage, the U.S. women’s hockey team's gold medal game, and the Games's impact on diplomatic relations between North and South Korea. Plus The Podium team tells the story of chance meeting between North Korean cheerleaders and two young South Koreans at the Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2520 min
The PodiumDay 15: Maame Biney and Norway's dominanceSpeedskater Maame Biney and her father, Kweku, stop by the studio to talk about Biney's favorite experiences at the 2018 Games, and what she hopes will be different for 2022. Plus, a look at what led to Norway's dominance in PyeongChang, as the country has now earned the most medals in Winter Olympic history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2417 min
The PodiumDay 14: Maia and Alex Shibutani; Describing the Olympics for the visually impairedBronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani tell The Podium what made their ice dancing routine successful, their sibling dynamic, and what’s next after taking home the only U.S. medal for individual figure skating. Plus, how announcers call Olympic events for the visually impaired. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2321 min
The PodiumDay 13: Behind-the-Olympic-scenes with an alternate and freeskiing judgeReporter Tim Struby introduces us to bobsled alternate Briauna Jones, who tells us about her difficult journey to the Olympics -- and her struggle since she arrived. Plus, a men’s ski halfpipe judge explains the judging process, how he takes notes while simultaneously watching runs and why some judges must recuse themselves from competition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-2221 min
The PodiumDay 12: Facing their fears -- how Olympians come back from major injuriesMany events at the Winter Games involve high speeds, so when athletes get injured, it can be really gruesome. Oftentimes, it’s just a few months between a major injury and a medal-winning event. How do these athletes heal, physically and emotionally? Speed skater J.R. Celski tells The Podium about his difficult injury, and how he overcame his fears to get back into the rink. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
2018-02-2119 min
The PodiumDay 11: Adam Rippon, the Olympic diet, studying on the slopesAdam Rippon is here! The figure skater tells Lauren Shehadi why the Olympics is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes about LGBTQ athletes, discusses his friendship with Gus Kenworthy, and tells us why he feels like the winner of the Winter Olympics. Then, the Podium examines the Olympic diet: what's the best food to eat for athletic fuel? Finally, Tom Farrey takes a look at a program designed to maximize Olympians’ training time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Se...
2018-02-2023 min
The PodiumDay 10: All in the (Olympic) family; Vermont’s Olympic pedigreeThe Podium follows the fiancé of an Olympic speedskater as he watches the race from the sidelines, and copes with the stress. Plus, Katie Couric has the story of how a small town in Vermont has sent a resident to nearly every Winter Olympics since 1984. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1920 min
The PodiumDay 9: Nathan Chen's rebound; Jonny Moseley's influenceNathan Chen tells host Lauren Shehadi how he bounced back to make Olympic history, and talks about the NBA players who influence him. Jonny Mosley reflects on his Olympic career and takes a hard look at the weather's impact on the 2018 Games. Finally, we look at how Danny Davis has taken his passion for snowboarding and applied it to film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1822 min
The PodiumDay 8: Gus Kenworthy empowers LGBTQ athletes; Devin Logan takes on slopestyleGus Kenworthy shares how he calms his parents' nerves when he competes in slopestyle, and explains why being out of the closet at the Olympics is a tremendous opportunity. Plus, Devin Logan breaks down freeskiing, the innovations that changed the sport, and why it’s known as a rebellious discipline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1716 min
The PodiumDay 7: Mikaela Shiffrin falls short; Vonetta Flowers and black athletes at the Winter OlympicsHost Lauren Shehadi takes us to women's slalom, where alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin fails to win a medal in her second event in two days in PyeongChang, And The Podium takes a hard look at race and winter sports, with Vonetta Flowers, the first black athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1621 min
The PodiumDay 6: The Shib Sibs, pairs, and a crash course in sliding sportsScott Hamilton explains what makes the Shib Sibs so successful, with a close look at the complicated relationships in figure skating and ice dancing pairs. After a brief cameo from an enthusiastic pairs figure skating fan club, host Lauren Shehadi get a crash course in sliding sports (bobsled, luge, and skeleton) from Lewis Johnson, who also breaks down Chris Mazdzer’s silver medal run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1518 min
The PodiumDay 5: The unified Korean hockey team and life inside North Korea; Mary CarilloAfter a brief cameo from Gold medalist Chloe Kim, the Podium talks to longtime NBC Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo about breaking gender barriers in sports reporting, her favorite Olympic moments, and the significance of the unified Korean women's hockey team. Then the team heads to the Korean team's game against Sweden, to talk to unified flag-waving fans about the historic moment. Finally, NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons takes us inside North Korea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
2018-02-1423 min
The PodiumDay 4: Shaun White, Jamie Anderson and her best friend, Julia MancusoJamie Anderson and her best friend and fellow gold medalist, Julia Mancuso, discuss their friendship, plus Shaun White shares what it is like to be the “old man” on the slopes, his love of skateboarding and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1323 min
The PodiumDay 3: Chef David Chang is on a mission to understand curlingGuest host David Chang, special correspondent for NBC Olympics, is flummoxed by curling. What are the rules? How do curlers train? Is there alcohol involved? In an effort to better understand the game, he sends Tim Struby to learn the ins and outs of the sport, attends a curling match, and interviews a world champion curler. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1233 min
The PodiumDay 2: Red Gerard’s slopestyle Gold, and the fight for women’s ski jumpingMeet 17-year-old Red Gerard, who just won the first U.S. gold medal in PyeongChang, and his exuberant family, who watched the run with our reporter Tim Struby. Plus, Katie Couric returns to examine how women’s ski jumping got to be an Olympic sport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1118 min
The PodiumDay 1: Tara and Johnny join Primetime, and a shift in snowboardingStars on and off the ice, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir discuss their journey to Primetime and how the sport of figure skating has changed. Plus, diving into a surprise in the snowboarding world after two superstars, Sage Kostenberg and Kaitlyn Farrington, left the sport — and what they’re up to now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-1021 min
The PodiumDay 0: Katie Couric previews the Opening CeremonyOpening Ceremony co-host Katie Couric discusses what to expect from the broadcast (8:30 ET, NBC), the unified team of North and South Korea, and her interview with figure skating star Nathan Chen. We'll also take a look back at some pivotal moments in Olympic history, and at how the Winter Games have evolved from 1924 to today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-0924 min
The PodiumIntroducing The Podium: Daily Coverage from the 2018 Winter Olympic GamesThe first NBC Olympics podcast from the world's biggest sporting event. Join the team covering the Winter Games from the ground in PyeongChang. Hosts Lauren Shehadi and Tom Farrey, with reporter Tim Struby, bring you daily competition updates and the stories behind the games. And K-pop, of course. Lots of K-pop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-0801 min
The PodiumIntel and Innovation: How technology is changing the Olympics (Sponsored)In this episode sponsored by Intel, Rob Simmelkjaer sits down with Intel chief strategy officer Aicha Evans and Intel Sports director David Aufhauser to discuss the technological advancements Intel is implementing at the Winter Olympics, how virtual reality has become a cornerstone of the company's initiatives and the esports exhibition happening in PyeongChang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-02-0531 min
The PodiumBreak the Ice: How Nathan Chen, U.S. Women’s Hockey changed the gameThe Podium takes a journey back to Nathan Chen’s prediction about making the 2018 Olympic Winter Games and how the young wunderkid has mastered five quadruple jumps, something that has never been done at the Winter Olympics. Plus, the U.S. women’s hockey team reflects on the 1998 team that sparked their interest in the game and why the U.S.-Canada rivalry ramped up in 2002. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
2018-01-2910 min
The PodiumBest of US: American Athletes to Watch in PyeongChangAhead of the Opening Ceremony, The Podium profiles four American all-star Olympians to watch in PyeongChang. Olympic medalist Christin Cooper, New Yorker staff writer Nick Paumgarten, and snowboarding pioneer Todd Richards discuss the rise of revolutionary skiier Mikaela Shiffrin, downhill master Lindsey Vonn, longtime snowboarding star Shaun White, and snowboarding maverick Chloe Kim. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-01-2216 min
The PodiumSnowboarding, From the Fringes to the Olympic GamesThe Podium examines how snowboarding evolved and gained popularity in the U.S. and made its way into the Olympics. Plus, why there will never be another Shaun White and how Kelly Clark catapulted to the national scene. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-01-1531 min
The PodiumNo Chill: How "Tropical" Athletes Pursue the Winter OlympicsNo snow, no problem: more than 25 nations competing in the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang are considered tropical countries. In Episode 1, Tim Struby set out to examine why a generation of "tropical" athletes decided to focus on the Winter Olympics, delve into the influence of the movie "Cool Runnnings," and learn about some of the challenges that "tropical" Olympians face along their journey to PyeongChang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
2018-01-0817 min
The PodiumThe Podium: Get Ready for the GamesGet ready for the 2018 Winter Olympics with NBC Sports and Vox Media. All this month, The Podium will introduce you to athletes to watch in the lead up to PyeongChang in February. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-01-0502 min
The PodiumVox Media Preview of The Podium: Recode Media with Tara Lipinski and Johnny WeirHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-12-2132 min
The PodiumVox Media Preview of The Podium: The Ezra Klein Show on what life is like in North KoreaThe most important story in the world right now is how real the chance of war with North Korea is — and how cataclysmic such a war would be.Part of the reason the risk of war is so real is that our understanding of North Korea is so sparse. "The Hermit Kingdom" is a world unto itself; a land of deprivation, of lunacy, of tyranny, of delusion. We have no diplomatic relations, no trade, no cross-cultural exchanges. We don't understand Kim Jong Un, we don't understand his people, and they don't understand us. And so, ignorant, we lu...
2017-12-2050 min
The PodiumVox Media Preview of The Podium: Worldly on the geopolitics of the Winter OlympicsIn a special Olympics-themed episode of Worldly, Yochi, Jenn, and Zack look at how global politics will shape next year’s Winter Games in South Korea in a way that hasn’t been seen since the height of the Cold War. The International Olympic Committee has already banned Russia because of a massive doping scandal, and the nuclear standoff with North Korea could make some countries jittery about sending athletes to the games. Add it all together, and you have the potential for an Olympics like no other.Plus, Jenn confesses to a passionate love of figure skat...
2017-12-1527 min