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Apr 13, 2023

00:52:20

We 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 field of play. Fun fact: Men's and women's discus are different! We get the inside scoop on what competition is like for both competitor and sports assistant in this division.

You can follow Ness on Insta and Twitter and check out his website TougherThan.com. Learn more about the show Transcending on AMI.

In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison looks at the Dream Team from the men's gymnastics competition.

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we've got news from:

Curler John Shuster
Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea
Karate-ka Tom Scott
Skeleton racer Shannon Galea
Running coach/announcer Geoff Wightman
The 1976 US Women's Olympic Basketball Team
Historian Dr. Victoria Jackson
Diver Laura Wilkinson
The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant

In news from Paris 2024, we talk about the ongoing cleanup of the Seine (this is an interesting Associated Press article about the situation.

Also, new bike lanes will be coming to the city--and you can metropole.fr/en_GB">rent bikes to go from venue to venue!

And Team USA's hospitality house will be open to fans at Paris 2024. Ticket information is here.

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2bJ

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photo courtesy of Ness Murby.

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Apr 06, 2023

00:26:28

We've got spring fever this week, which means it's a great time for a Lightning Round episode! This time we're gymnastics-forward, so put your hair in a scrunchie and get ready for some Olympic-level insight from The Magnificent Seven creators Gordon Leary and Julia Meinwald, gymnastics choreographer Nicole Langevin, and athletic trainer Wayne Lamarre. If you ever wondered what KT tape is good for, this episode is for you!

Find out more about Gordon and Julia:

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Follow Wayne on Twitter.

Let us know about your first memory of the Games! We love hearing from you!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2bh

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Mar 31, 2023

00:47:15

During Tokyo 2020 coverage, Olly Hogben became one of our favorite OBS commentators, so we're thrilled to have him on this week. Olly talks with us about how he switched careers from teaching to commentating, how to work with a co-commentator, and what being at an event in person does to enhance the viewer experience. Plus, we have big announcement about Paris 2024!

Olly's a great follow on social media! Check him out on Twitter and Insta, and you can learn more about him at his website.

In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison starts looking into the gymnastics competition. Remember when there were compulsory exercises?! Well, the United States ran into issues when a little-known rule got applied to Kelly Garrison-Steves' uneven bars routine.

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from:

Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng
Bobsledder Josh Williamson -- are you going to Bobsled Fantasy Camp?
Boxer Ginny Fuchs
Olympic legend Marnie McBean
Curler John Shuster, who's competing at the BKT Tires & OK Tires World Men’s Curling Championship

Plus, updates from the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board meeting, which includes the Russia/Belarus situation and the boxing situation.

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2ax

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photo courtesy of Olly Hogben.

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Mar 23, 2023

01:00:29

Mar 16, 2023

00:49:56

We are thrilled to talk para archery with three-time Paralympian Matt Stutzman. Matt, who is also known as the Armless Archer, won a silver at London 2012, was 4th at Rio and placed 9th at Tokyo. He has also competed and medaled at multiple world championships. We talked with him about how the sport works, what strategies competitors use and the advice Olympian Michael Johnson gave him.

Follow Matt on Twitter, Insta and Facebook. And check out his cherry-on-top BOOM in Team USA's 2021 Paralympic commercial.

In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison looks back at the women's team archery event, another first for women at these Games - plus a country first!

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we hear from:

Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski - congrats on your 2022/23 season!
Race walker Evan Dunfee
Wheelchair curler Steve Emt

And a reminder that "The Magnificent Seven" starts on March 31 at the Flint Repertory Theatre.

We've reached the 500 days to go mark for Paris 2024! The next phase of the ticket lottery is opening up, so sign up here and examine the guide.pdf">catalog for ticket prices.

Plus, hospitality houses are back, and there could be olympiques-2024-le-comite-organisateur-cherche-encore-des-logements-a-teahupoo-1367302.html">trouble with housing in Tahiti. We've got the info!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-29W

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photo courtesy of Matt Stutzman.

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Mar 10, 2023

01:03:47

It's Women's History Month, so it's only appropriate that our first book club selection of 2023 celebrates female athletes. Book Club Claire is back to discuss Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team by Andrew Maraniss.

We're having a free virtual Q&A with Andrew on Monday, March 27 at 9pm US Eastern Time. If you'd like to join us, please email flamealivepod@gmail.com to RSVP.

In our history moment, Jill looks at a women's first at Seoul 1988: Track Cycling. This story also contains an Olympic first--and only--statistic.

We've got news from our TKFLASTAN. Hear what's up with:

Shooter Kim Rhode
Curler John Shuster
Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski
Hockey player Brianna Decker
Former biathlete Clare Egan, who's speaking at the Your Future Olympian virtual summit.
Paddler Luuka Jones
Listener David

In Paris 2024 news, we're talking about ticket lotteries, Notre Dame reconstruction, and the 500 Days Out celebration (if you're in Ireland, here's where you can register for it)

In Milan-Cortina 2026 news, Alison's got an announcement, and we potentially have a winner in the mascot selection!

The International Olympic Committee has announced its esport series - learn more about the games and qualifiers here.

The International Paralympic Committee has released a new strategic plan to take the organization through 2026. We break down some of the exciting goals they have.

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-29z

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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Mar 02, 2023

01:03:27

It's two interviews for the price of one! On this episode, middle-distance running coach and in-stadium announcer Geoff Wightman joins us to talk about how to run a 1500m, as well as what it's like to keep a crowd entertained during an athletics competition.

You can follow him on Insta and Twitter. Geoff also has a series of e-books on Amazon that tell about his life and stories in sport.

In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison keeps the "all in the family" theme going, with a look at the Olympians whose parents and/or children were part of these Games.

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we get updates from:

Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski
Shooters Tim Sherry and Ginny Thrasher
Erin Jackson - get her bobblehead here
Ness Murby - watch his show "Ness Murby: Transcending" here
All of the listeners who got into the Paris 2024 ticket lottery
Curler John Shuster

Plus, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has agreed to take on the Kamila Valieva appeal.

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-298

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photos courtesy of Geoff Wightman.

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Feb 24, 2023

01:17:21

We love learning about the people behind the scenes who help expand the visibility of the Paralympics. On this episode we're talking with Alexis Schaefer, the former Commercial and Marketing Director of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Alexis talks with us about marketing the Paralympics, attracting major sponsors, and broadcasting the Games. More importantly, we've got feed beefs explained!

You can follow Alexis on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In our history moment, Jill looks at the Paralympic Games of Seoul, which are considered to be the first Games of the Paralympic modern era.

We have tons of news from our TKFLASTANIS, including updates from:

Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng
Shooters Kim Rhode, Tim Sherry and Ginny Thrasher
Nordic combined competitor Annika Malacinski
Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea
Curler John Shuster
Race walker Evan Dunfee
Paddler Luuka Jones
Hammer thrower DeAnna Price
Speed skater Erin Jackson
Retired shot putter Michelle Carter
Retired artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau
Retired cross-country skier Kikkan Randall
Book Club Claire

We also have an update on the Kamila Valieva doping situation -- we're getting closer to a final resolution!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-28L

Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Photo courtesy of Alexis Schaefer

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Feb 16, 2023

01:10:15

It's always fun talking with people about the Olympics and Paralympics. In this episode, we bring one of those conversations to you! We sit down with Ben Waterworth and Colin Hilding, two of the three hosts of Off the Podium, an Olympics podcast from an Australian and Canadian perspective.

Learn about the moments that sucked us into the excitement of the Olympics and find out about some key Olympians and sports from Australia and Canada. You'll also find out which Olympian doesn't really make for a good costume in Australia.

Find Off the Podium on your favorite podcast app (like Apple or Spotify). They're on social at Insta and Twitter!

For a transcript of this episode and to see some of the competitions we reference, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-28z

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Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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