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Keep the Flame Alive

Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown
Paris 2024 Olympics
Olympics
Paris 2024 Paralympics
Paralympics
Team USA
Figure Skating
Paris 2024
Olympic Games
Sydney 2000
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Milano Cortina 2026
Winter Olympics
Tokyo 2020
Swimming
Curling
Biathlon
Wheelchair Basketball
Milan Cortina 2026
Archery

Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz, for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes, coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tune in weekly all year-round, and daily during the O... more

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Paralympic silver medalist Jenny Sichel joins us to talk all things coxswain: What the position does, how vital they are to the success of the boat, and what they carry in their coxswain bag.

Jenny has competed as a coxswain in both able-bodied and... more

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome back Jenny Sichel to talk about her experiences with being an elite athlete while managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Jenny is a coxswain who competed with both able-bodied and para rowing crews. We t... more

In our year-long look back at the Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympics, we take to the slopes of the Tofane in the Dolomites to explore the Alpine skiing competition. With three events for men and women alike, athletes thrilled spectators on the sl... more

The U.S. Center for SafeSport was created in 2017 by the U.S. Congress in the wake of the Larry Nasser scandal to address abuse and misconduct in American Olympic and Paralympic sports. On this episode, we talk with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, who beca... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Sichel
Paralympic silver medalist, coxswain in rowing (able-bodied and paraboats), OCD advocate
Paralympian
Episode: Athlete Mental Health with Paralympian Jenny Sichel
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Olympic champion (100m hurdles, LA 1984) and CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport
U.S. Center for SafeSport
Episode: U.S. Center for SafeSport Explainer with CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Paul Caine
Head of On Location Hospitality
On Location
Episode: LA28 Olympic Hospitality with On Location's Paul Caine
Catherine Raney-Norman
Four-time Olympian, Vice President of Development and Athlete Relations for Utah 2034
Utah 2034
Episode: Utah 2034 Update with Catherine Raney-Norman
Doug Hill
Special Cortina correspondent from the Sports Fan Project
Sports Fan Project
Episode: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics: Day 3
Steve Emt
Wheelchair curler heading to his third Paralympics.
Team USA
Episode: Olympic Snowboard, Paralympic Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling with Team USA
Jaelin Kauf
Silver medalist in women's moguls and reigning world champion in dual moguls.
Team USA
Episode: Olympic Snowboard, Paralympic Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling with Team USA
Mike Schultz
Three-time Paralympic medalist and creator of specialized prosthetics.
Team USA
Episode: Olympic Snowboard, Paralympic Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling with Team USA
Noah Elliot
Two-time Paralympian winning gold in banked slalom and bronze in snowboard cross.
Team USA
Episode: Olympic Snowboard, Paralympic Snowboard and Wheelchair Curling with Team USA

Hosts

Jill Jaracz
Host of Keep the Flame Alive
Alison Brown
Host of Keep the Flame Alive

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Great Olympic and Paralympic Podcast!

    How do Alison and Jill make great a show week after week, month after month, year after year? I don’t know but they do! I learn so much every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baba4949
    United States7 months ago
  • This is a really cool Olympics Podcast

    Very interesting to learn more about the in-depth coverage of Olympic Games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrankWeaver
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Podcast for Olympics!

    Hands down the best Olympics podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrmojorises
    United States2 years ago
  • Probably my favorite sports podcast

    Alison & Jill make talking about the Olympics fun and entertaining. Every episode is a good listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrazyPackersFan
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    A great listen that lifts me up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxsandy12
    United States2 years ago

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Delivers deep Olympic coverage with a community vibe.
Listeners appreciate behind-the-scenes stories and archival context.
A few listeners note strong opinions from hosts but praise the energy.
Shows strong host chemistry and engaging interviews.

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Athlete Mental Health with Paralympian Jenny Sichel
Q: What changes when mental health is addressed within a team?
She emphasizes creating safe spaces, leading by example, and the impact on performance when athletes and coaches talk openly about nerves and anxiety rather than bottling it up.
Athlete Mental Health with Paralympian Jenny Sichel
Q: How did OCD manifest in your life and sports career?
Jenny describes early misdiagnosis, the progression to an OCD diagnosis, and how intrusive thoughts and compulsions affected training, selection, and how she learned tactics to manage symptoms with therapy and meds.
Utah 2034 Update with Catherine Raney-Norman
Q: How has athlete marketing and sponsorship changed since you retired, and what is different now for today's athletes?
Athlete marketing and sponsorship have shifted with greater social media influence, NIL opportunities, and a more sophisticated approach to sponsorships that emphasizes the athlete experience and community impact, rather than purely flashy experiences.
Utah 2034 Update with Catherine Raney-Norman
Q: As an athlete, how aware were you about how the games were funded when you were competing?
I had absolutely no clue about the funding mechanisms; I was focused on competing and chasing the dream, with little understanding of the big-picture funding landscape behind the Games.
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics: Day 3
Q: Did anything go wrong that we didn't see?
Marco Balic, the creative director, humorously replied that he wouldn't tell us.

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What is Keep the Flame Alive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently delivers in-depth, year-round coverage of Olympic and Paralympic topics, blending historical context, behind-the-scenes logistics, and contemporary governance with lively host banter. Episodes span historical retrospectives, industry insights from hospitality and funding leaders, policy debates on SafeSport and gender in sport, and listener-driven Paralympic coverage, all anchored by two hosts who bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and accessible explanations to complex topics. A standout is the hosts' ability to secure diverse guests—from executives and athletes to event organizers—while maintaining a warm, member of the community vibe that rewards long-time listeners with a holistic view of the Games beyond results alone.... more

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1. Jenny Sichel
2. Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
3. Paul Caine
4. Catherine Raney-Norman
5. Doug Hill
6. Steve Emt
7. Jaelin Kauf
8. Mike Schultz

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