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Olympics.com Podcast

Olympics.com
Mental Health
Paris 2024
Oksana Masters
Olympics
USA Basketball
Paralympics
Winter Youth Olympic Games
Weightlifting
Dream Team
Gangwon 2024
Hockey
Orphanages
Adoption
Redeem Team
Athletics
Olympic Qualifier Series
Duke University
Stress Management
BMX Freestyle
Yolanda Hopkins

At Olympics.com, we tell Olympic stories year-round. Come along with us for in-depth interviews with the inspiring individuals who capture the world's imagination every two years as they go faster, higher, stronger - together. Host Nick McCarvel is joined regularly by one-of-a-kind guests - including athletes themselves, coaches, sporting legends - as well as Olympics.com producers and contributor... more

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For the first time since last year's Paris Olympics, the biggest stars in gymnastics are set to gather in one place - this time for the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships - held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

"It's going to be interesting to see s... more

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With World Mental Health Day set for October 10th, this episode of the Olympics.com podcast checks in on the mental health movement in the Olympic space - which has morphed by leaps and bounds over just the last five years.

In a roundtable discussi... more

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There will never be another Olympian quite like Carl Lewis - on or off the track.

The athletics superstar is a nine-time gold medallist, and navigated a nearly two-decade-long career that was full of headline-grabbing controversy. It’s all featured ... more

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It's been a big season on the track for athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Kenny Bednarek of the USA.

McLaughlin-Levrone is the two-time reigning Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, but has thrown her version of ... more

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Recent Guests

Skye Blakely
American gymnast making her return after injury
United States Gymnastics Team
Episode: Previewing the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles
U.S. National Athletics Team
Episode: One-on-one with athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Kenny Bednarek
Kenny Bednarek
Two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 200m
U.S. National Athletics Team
Episode: One-on-one with athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Kenny Bednarek
Suni Lee
Olympic gold medalist and Simone Biles' American teammate
USA Gymnastics
Episode: Simone Biles reflects on her resurgent Paris 2024: "It was what I wanted"
Hamish Kerr
New Zealand's first Olympic champion in high jump
Episode: Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on
Toby Roberts
British climber who won gold in Paris at 19 years old
Episode: Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on
Gaby Dabrowski
Canadian tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Episode: Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on
Thomas Bach
Then IOC president and Olympic champion in fencing
IOC
Episode: Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on
Tania Braga
Head of Olympic Impact and Legacy for the IOC
IOC
Episode: Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on

Host

Nick McCarvel
Host of the Olympics.com Podcast, providing engaging interviews with athletes and diverse guests in the sports world.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • The Best Olympic podcast

    The interviewer is excellent. He has a great rapport with all the athletes that he is interviewing. Also very few advertisements.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AudibleAngel
    United States4 years ago
  • Ed Knowles is just the worst

    Saw some bad ratings and thought, how bad can it be? Just baaaaad.

    Great guests but Ed completely ruins it with his blabbering.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mvmv16
    Netherlands4 years ago
  • Host needs help

    The host, Eddie Knowles, is a painfully bad interviewer. I just cringed listening to his questions for Surya Bonaly. He needs more training, please. Or more money for experienced production staff to do research and write the questions for him.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Reporter-3854
    United States5 years ago
  • The coverage of the Semenya case was startlingly bad

    The episode about the so called Semenya ruling violated all standards of good journalism. Only supporters of the iaaf were interviewed and their scientifically incorrect assertions about testosterone were allowed to stand unchallenged. Moreover, the issues of race, national origin and lgbt identity were ignored. No matter where you come down on this issue, this podcast was biased and condescending to the very real questions raised by Semenya and the experts who have demonstrated serious problems... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    another avis reader
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast for Olympics fans!

    Wow! I’m so excited that this podcast exists! It offers great variety in terms of sports and they have amazing guests. Love it. Subscribed. Will listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JillMozzarella
    United States6 years ago

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Some reviews point to the engaging host's rapport with guests, making the conversations feel personal and relatable.
Listeners commend the insightful and in-depth interviews with athletes, appreciating the diversity of sports topics covered.
Criticism arises regarding certain interview styles, with suggestions for more structured questioning to enhance content quality.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#222
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#232
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

One-on-one with athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Kenny Bednarek
Q: What does the headband and the Kung Fu Kenny persona mean to you?
It represents values like humbleness, discipline, respect, and dedication, differentiating himself from other athletes.
One-on-one with athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Kenny Bednarek
Q: What's been the biggest shifts since Paris?
There haven't been major shifts since Paris; it's been business as usual, focusing on the next challenge.
Tennis player Emilio Nava on being raised by two Olympians - and training with Carlos Alcaraz
Q: What does being ranked 101 mean for you?
Emilio expressed that being ranked 101 is a blessing and gives him peace, as he is right at the doorstep of breaking into the top 100.
Tennis player Emilio Nava on being raised by two Olympians - and training with Carlos Alcaraz
Q: How does having two Olympian parents influence your career?
Emilio explained that having Olympian parents instilled a strong work ethic and discipline in him, motivating him to aspire to reach the Olympics himself.
Tennis player Emilio Nava on being raised by two Olympians - and training with Carlos Alcaraz
Q: How did you start in tennis?
Emilio shared that he was influenced by his two older brothers and started playing tennis at a very young age, with his mother coaching him.

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This podcast offers a year-round exploration of Olympic stories, featuring in-depth interviews with elite athletes and notable figures from the world of sports. Topics range from personal athlete experiences during and leading up to Olympic events to larger discussions on sports' impact on culture and society. Notable themes include mental health, competition, and the challenges faced by athletes on their journeys to greatness. The format is likely to resonate with sports enthusiasts eager to hear personal anecdotes and insights from a variety of sports disciplines and to stay connected to Olympic narratives beyond the biannual games.

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What guests have appeared on Olympics.com Podcast?

Recent guests on Olympics.com Podcast include:

1. Skye Blakely
2. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
3. Kenny Bednarek
4. Suni Lee
5. Hamish Kerr
6. Toby Roberts
7. Gaby Dabrowski
8. Thomas Bach

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