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Keep the Flame Alive

Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown
Olympics
Women's Sled Hockey
Youth Olympic Games
Bobsledding
Women's Bobsledding
Olympic Games
Chamonix
Monobob
Type 1 Diabetes
Mandy Marquardt
Boys In the Boat
Paralympics
US Men's Volleyball Team
IOC
Gangwon
Over the Limit
Winter Olympics
Runners In Bobsledding
Push Techniques
Bobsled Equipment

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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Latest Episodes

We're prepping for cross-country skiing and para Nordic at Milano Cortina 2026! At the Team USA Media Summit in October 2026, we talked with cross-country skiers Gus Schumacher and Julia Kern, as well as para Nordic skiers Oksana Masters, Aaron Pike,... more

New year, a new historical Olympics to explore! Thanks to you, our listeners, in 2026 we'll be exploring the Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympic Games.

In our first episode, Jill looks at Cortina's bidding process, which was the last of its kind.... more

Buckle up for biathlon! We're talking with U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program members SPC Sean Doherty (3x Olympian) and SSG Deedra Irwin (2022 Olympian) about the sport, competing at altitude, skiing with a rifle on your back, and how you come ba... more

Olympic excitement is building, as more athletes qualify for Team USA! This week is the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, so to get ready to watch that, we talked with figure skaters Amber Glenn, Jason Brown, and PV2 Spencer Howe to hear more detail... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Doherty
Olympic biathlete and Specialist in the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, competing in his fourth Olympics.
U.S. Army
Episode: Olympic Biathlon with Sean Doherty and Deedra Irwin
Deedra Irwin
Olympic biathlete and Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, with a strong background in cross-country skiing.
U.S. Army
Episode: Olympic Biathlon with Sean Doherty and Deedra Irwin
Amber Glenn
Two-time U.S. National Champion and figure skater
Team USA
Episode: Figure Skaters Amber Glenn Jason Brown and Spencer Howe
Jason Brown
Two-time Olympian and professional figure skater
Team USA
Episode: Figure Skaters Amber Glenn Jason Brown and Spencer Howe
Spencer Howe
Pairs skater and member of the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program
U.S. Army
Episode: Figure Skaters Amber Glenn Jason Brown and Spencer Howe
Sarah Hughes
Olympian and co-host of The Runthrough podcast
NBC Sports, The Runthrough
Episode: Milano Cortina 2026: Olympic Figure Skating Preview with Sarah Hughes
John Cushing
Co-host of Anything But Footy
Anything But Footy
Episode: Anything But Footy Olympics Crossover Spectacular
Michael Weadock
Co-host of Anything But Footy
Anything But Footy
Episode: Anything But Footy Olympics Crossover Spectacular
Alana Meyers Taylor
Most decorated Olympian in women's bobsled history
USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation
Episode: Olympic Bobsled with Elana Meyers Taylor, Frank Del Duca and Chris Fogt

Hosts

Jill Jaracz
Co-host and a passionate sports enthusiast known for her engaging interviews and storytelling about Olympic sports.
Alison Brown
Co-host and Olympic auntie, celebrated for her insightful perspectives and connections to athletes in the Olympic community.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 79 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 States2 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 States10 months ago
  • Best Podcast for Olympics!

    Hands down the best Olympics podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrmojorises
    United Statesa year 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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The hosts are praised for their engaging personalities, making conversations about sports both fun and educational.
Many speak positively about the podcast's year-round content and its dedication to women's sports and Paralympic coverage.
Critics mention occasional concerns regarding the hosts' research and depth of knowledge, particularly during specific interviews.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth coverage of Olympic sports, especially the insightful interviews with athletes and behind-the-scenes stories.

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#183
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Figure Skaters Amber Glenn Jason Brown and Spencer Howe
Q: Spencer, how did the Army's basic training affect your figure skating?
Spencer reflects on how the grueling training strengthened his mental resilience and changed his perspective on challenges in skating.
Figure Skaters Amber Glenn Jason Brown and Spencer Howe
Q: Jason, what was your thought process in bringing back the Riverdance program now?
Jason reveals that the nostalgic reaction from audiences inspired him to adapt the program while showcasing his growth as a skater over the years.
Olympic and Paralympic Ice Hockey Slaps!
Q: So what kind of exercises do you do?
I do what my strength coach tells me to do and focus on single leg movements.
Olympic and Paralympic Ice Hockey Slaps!
Q: What drew you to goaltending?
I loved it from the first time I tried it and wanted to fill in whenever possible.
Author Doug Levy on Unknown Olympic Heroes
Q: What are some of the challenges in telling the story of somebody who had passed away versus somebody who is still alive?
It was tough; relying on family and inner circle accounts made it more challenging to convey the individual's story.

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Recent guests on Keep the Flame Alive include:

1. Sean Doherty
2. Deedra Irwin
3. Amber Glenn
4. Jason Brown
5. Spencer Howe
6. Sarah Hughes
7. John Cushing
8. Michael Weadock

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