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Olympics.com Podcast

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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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Latest Episodes

There is set to be just one new sport added to the Olympic programme for Milano Cortina 2026, but it is one with historic roots in the Italian Alps.

Ski mountaineering will feature both a sprint and mixed relay event in its Winter Olympic debut, and... more

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For the first time in four Winter Olympic cycles, alpine skiing is making a return to some of its most famed downhill tracks.

Tucked in the Italian Dolomites, Cortina (women) and Bormio (men) will host Milano Cortina 2026's downhill competitions. In... more

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If you fall in love with the world of figure skating every four years, this episode is for you. Host Nick McCarvel and fellow Olympics.com producer Lena Smirnova sit down to discuss the biggest storylines in the sport ahead of February's Winter Olymp... more

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Believe it or not, the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are only 100 days away!

Host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com colleagues ZK Goh, Chloe Merrell and Nischal Schwager-Patel for a special countdown roundtable, focusing in on their... more

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Johanna Hiemer
Austrian skimo athlete and mother of two
Episode: Ski mountaineering - the only new Olympic sport at Milano Cortina 2026 - explained
Cameron Smith
American skimo athlete and World Cup competitor
Episode: Ski mountaineering - the only new Olympic sport at Milano Cortina 2026 - explained
Mikaela Shiffrin
American alpine ski racer, Olympic champion
Episode: Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin & alpine skiing's Olympic return to the Italian Alps
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde
Norwegian alpine skier and Olympic medalist
Episode: Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin & alpine skiing's Olympic return to the Italian Alps
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen
Brazilian-Norwegian alpine skier and World Cup standout
Episode: Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin & alpine skiing's Olympic return to the Italian Alps
Kendall Coyne Schofield
Hockey great and Olympic gold medalist for Team USA
Team USA
Episode: 100 Days To Go To Milano Cortina 2026: Roundtable
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

Host

Nick McCarvel
Host and journalist focused on sports, particularly Olympic stories. Engages with guests to explore their athletic journeys and broader societal impacts of sport.

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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Ski mountaineering - the only new Olympic sport at Milano Cortina 2026 - explained
Q: What are the actual Olympic skimo events that people are going to watch come February?
Two events: the sprint event and the mixed relay, which involve fast-paced uphill climbs and descents, culminating in a competitive finish.
Ski mountaineering - the only new Olympic sport at Milano Cortina 2026 - explained
Q: Can you tell us a little bit of the history of skimo?
Ski mountaineering dates back to the Alps and Scandinavia in the 19th century, where skis were used for travel and hunting. It became a sport in the early 20th century and was part of Olympic military ski patrol races between 1924 and 1948.
100 Days To Go To Milano Cortina 2026: Roundtable
Q: How do you set the scene for the upcoming USA vs. Canada rivalry?
We bring out our best in each other, and it comes down to execution, habits, and details.
100 Days To Go To Milano Cortina 2026: Roundtable
Q: How does being a mother change your perspective as a teammate?
It has made me more patient and helped me understand that plans may not always go as expected.
100 Days To Go To Milano Cortina 2026: Roundtable
Q: What went into that decision for you to keep going?
I felt unsatisfied after not winning a gold medal and wanted my son to be the reason I keep playing hockey.

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Recent guests on Olympics.com Podcast include:

1. Johanna Hiemer
2. Cameron Smith
3. Mikaela Shiffrin
4. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde
5. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen
6. Kendall Coyne Schofield
7. Skye Blakely
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