Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are among the Olympians who have ADHD. But what is that disorder, and how does it affect elite athletes? Dr. Claudia Reardon, Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and co-chair of the International Olympic Committee's working group "Mental Health in Elite Athletes," joins us to talk about how athletes can manage and excel with this condition. Thanks so much for listening, and until next ...
Jun 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 141
We welcome back 4x canoe sprint Olympian András Törő, and in this episode we talk about his Olympic experiences at Rome 1960, where he won a bronze medal; Tokyo 1964, where he defected; Munich 1972, which suffered a terrorist attack, and Montreal 1976. Also, we follow up on the latest developments in the IOC's and USOPC's efforts to acknowledge athletes' opinions and desires when it comes to making protests. Plus there's information from the IOC's latest Executive Board meeting, and some news fr...
Jun 11, 2020•58 min•Ep. 140
It's been a tough week in America--and in cities around the world that are rising up against racism and social injustice. In hundreds of cities, people are banding together to make a statement about the brutal killing of George Floyd and to demand change. Because of the situation going on in the world, we wanted to take some time and look at protests that have occurred on the Olympic stage throughout its existence, even though Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter states, "No kind of demonstration or p...
Jun 05, 2020•49 min•Ep. 139
It's a holiday week here in the US, so we've got a Lightning Round episode for you. Past guests Marnie McBean, Kelly Claes and Karolos Grohmann face up to the slow roll of our lightning round questions. Follow our guests: Marnie: Twitter | Insta | Website Kelly: Twitter | Insta | Website Karolos: Twitter Also, here's Marnie's amazing Barcelona 1992 Opening Ceremonies uniform . This is a national treasure. Thank you to all of our Patreon patrons! If you like what you hear, please support the show...
May 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 138
*** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed. Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: ...
May 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 137
It's week 2 of canoe! On this episode, 4x Olympian Andras Törő tells us details about the Canoe Sprint discipline that will help us watch it better at the Olympics. Andras is pretty amazing. Competing for Hungary, Andras won a silver medal in the Men's 1000m C2 event (that's doubles) at the Rome 1960 Olympics. [check out this video of his event - his boat's in the middle. Was Hungary robbed?]He competed at Tokyo 1964 in singles, and came in 4th. That's when he decided to defect to the US. He ear...
May 15, 2020•40 min•Ep. 136
We're back! Same fun Olympics podcast, but a brand new name! We're still getting things transitioned over to the new name -- you'll see a new website soon, and the back catalog will get reconfigured as well. We have all new social media handles--new accounts actually, so please follow us and help others find us . It's the same across Insta , Twitter and Facebook --@flamealivepod . Our Facebook Group is Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. We welcome New Zealand Olympic medalist and silver fern owner Lu...
May 07, 2020•59 min•Ep. 135
New name, same great Olympics and Paralympics podcast! Keep the Flame Alive covers all aspects of the Games. During the Games, we have daily recap episodes, and when the Games aren't on, we keep the flame alive through interviews with athletes and people behind the scenes. We cover how sports work, different roles within the Olympic and Paralympic movements, history, books, movies and more! Add us to your queue and become a member of Team Keep the Flame Alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olymp...
May 01, 2020•34 sec
It's our last episode of Olympic Fever (but don't worry, we're not going anywhere--we're just changing our name)! This week, we're having a Movie Club meeting, so that means a visit from Film Buff Fran. Fran joins us to discuss "Miracle," the story of the 1980 US men's ice hockey team, also known as the "Miracle on Ice." Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). A...
Apr 23, 2020•55 min•Ep. 134
Book Club Claire is back to discuss " Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany " by Andrew Maraniss . We also hear from author Roy Tomizawa about his book "1964," which is our next selection. We wonder which Team Olympic Fever Quarantine House we should stay in, and we have some gymnastics qualification updates for Tokyo 2020. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® ...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 133
We're catching up with more members of Team Olympic Fever to see how they're faring in the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we're chatting with our karate Olympic hopeful Tom Scott and video journalist Sean Colahan. Plus, we talk about the Olympic flame's current location, and we have a new self-isolation Olympic sport we think should be up for consideration in the Olympic program. Follow Tom Scott: Facebook Insta Twitter Follow Sean Colahan on Twitter . Thanks so much for listening, and until next time...
Apr 10, 2020•46 min•Ep. 132
Today we're learning what the Olympics are like from a National Governing Body (NGB) point of view. Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Weightlifting joins us to talk about what his NGB does for its elite, Olympic-bound athletes, as well as for its clubs, coaches and other athlete members. We also talk about drug testing in the wake of COVID-19 and how that's especially important to the sport of weightlifting. Follow Phil on Twitter and Insta , and check out his website ! USA Weightlifting is currently hol...
Apr 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 131
It's official: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at the timeline of the decision. We also check in with Team Olympic Fever members Jacqueline Simoneau , DeAnna Price , Samantha Schultz and new members Dr. Mary O'Connor and Phil Andrews to see how they're doing. We also discuss some of the thousands of pieces that are in play in rescheduling the Games for (likely) 2021. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIM...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 130
We welcome John MacLeod back to the show to talk about his experiences as a member of Team Canada's 1976 Olympic water polo team. John tells us what it was like to make the team, travel behind the Iron Curtain and march in the Opening Ceremonies. We also discuss what it was like to return to normal life after having a great Olympic experience, and how that transition can be difficult. Jill also tells a couple of Olympic-related stories of when she visited Innsbruck back in 1992 (her clothes were...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 129
We're going back to 1976 to hear one Olympian's story of what life was like on the luge track at a time when there wasn't even a U.S. Luge Association. Maura Grogan, née Haponski, tells us how she got involved in the sport as a high schooler, what it was like to train with hardly any resources, and about her time at the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck. This is definitely the story of taking Pierre de Coubertin to heart and valuing the participation aspect of the Olympics (but hey, the U.S. team finis...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 128
We're back! We definitely needed that break from learning we have to rename our show, but now we need to come up with a name. That's where you come in – we're having a Show Name Suggestion Bonanza, and we'd like your input! [note: this is not a contest; we're just looking for ideas]. Fill out the form here – it's got a list of considerations we have to keep in mind. We'll take suggestions through March 15, 2020. Thanks for your participation! On to today's show: The Olympics used to be a showcas...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 127
While we're taking a break after last week's big news, we've got a Lightning Round episode for you. This edition features hammer thrower DeAnna Price, taekwondo athlete Madelynn Gorman-Shore, swimmer Mallory Comerford and gymnast Jake Dalton. **DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official pod...
Feb 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 126
We've got a big announcement about the future of the show -- we tell you all about it in this episode. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any w...
Feb 20, 2020•22 min•Ep. 125
Might Alison have found a distant relative? We're talking archery with Hannah Brown, the chair of officials for the Tokyo 2020 archery tournament. She tells us how an archery tournament is set up, and what she remembers from tournaments (hint: It's not who wins). She did the test event too, so she describes the Tokyo venue and how you can "have a go" if you have tickets to any of the archery dates at the Olympics. [If you do go, and you hear massive cheering for the officials, Jill's in the stan...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 124
We're back in the gym with U.S. gymnast Jake Dalton, who tells us about his experiences at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. We also learn about the strategy involved in the gymnastics team competition. Follow Jake on Facebook , Insta and Twitter . Also subscribe to his YouTube channel for more gymnastics videos! Our Team Olympic Fever Update, sponsored by PinCollector.com , includes the latest results from bobsledder Lauren Gibbs and speedskater Erin Jackson. Bobsled stud Josh Williamson i...
Feb 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 123
We're diving in the pool this week! Mallory Comerford, Olympic hopeful, US National Team member and swimmer for the International Swim League's Cali Condors, shares some tips on what freestylers are doing in the water, so we viewers can better figure out what's going on in the pool (beyond the drive to be the fastest swimmer). Of course, since it's us, we also want the lowdown on swimsuits--Mallory's an ambassador for Arena , one of the big global swimwear brands--shampoo and shaving. We got the...
Jan 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 122
Book Club Claire is back! We've got a rousing discussion of "The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle" by Kent Alexander & Kevin Salwen. The book covers the story of the bombing during the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and how the rise of the 24-hour media cycle contributed to getting the story wrong. Claire also talks with Andrew Maraniss, the author of our next selection. Find out more about that book on our Book Club page . Be sure to f...
Jan 23, 2020•55 min•Ep. 121
We're hitting the beach with Olympic hopeful beach volleyball athlete Kelly Claes. Kelly and her partner Sarah Sponcil are currently ranked 8th in the world ….although that might not be enough to get them to Tokyo. Kelly tells us all about the sport and how they're dealing with the pressure of the upcoming Games. Plus, the Tokyo 2020 ticket design has been released, and we talk about who might be throwing in bids for the 2030 and 2032 Olympics. Follow Kelly on Twitter and Insta (be sure to check...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 120
Movie Club is now in session! We welcome our newest contributor Fran Johnson (aka Film Buff Fran) to lead us in a discussion of "Chariots of Fire," the Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, British runners who competed at the Paris 1924 Olympics. As mentioned in the show, there was a documentary produced in the run up to London 2012 that traced the real Chariots of Fire. Also, Listener Don and his wife Liz are watching, eating and blogging their way through ...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 119
Team USA recently aired Season 3 of its "The Next Olympic Hopeful" program in which it tests athletes from around the country to find potential talent that can fill out the development programs in some of the smaller sports on the Olympic program. Skeleton winner Leah Fair joins us to talk about her experience on the show, what it's like to hurl yourself down a mountain face first, and what she learned about custom fitting a skeleton helmet. Plus, there's a new chapter for both the Maranovela an...
Jan 02, 2020•46 min•Ep. 118
Jill and Alison are celebrating the Christmas and New Year's holidays, so that means it's time for another Olympic Lightning Round episode where we hear from past guests. This time we have lightning round questions for ice technician and Zamboni driver Adam Stirn , gymnast Chellsie Memmel and author Roy Tomizowa . Our show sponsor this week is RR Auction . Founded in 1976, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for Olympic memorabilia, and its January Olympic auction is online no...
Dec 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 117
We're wading back into the gymternet because we need to learn some of the finer points of men's artistic gymnastics before we watch them at Tokyo 2020. Two-time U.S. Olympic gymnast and world medalist Jake Dalton walks us through all of the apparatuses and gives us more details about them. We also talk about The Dalton, sandpaper—and of course, biceps. We'll have Jake back on the show in a few weeks to talk about his Olympic experiences at London 2012 and Rio 2016! Follow Jake on Facebook , Inst...
Dec 19, 2019•59 min•Ep. 116
It's a bad news, good news kind of week. First, the bad news: Russia's out of the Olympics for the next four years (pending appeal) due to the continued issues with doping. We've got opinions--and lots of sighs. But the good news is great: We catch up with "The Next Olympic Hopeful" winner and Team Olympic Fever rugby player Lindsey Mayo to see what she's been up to in the year since her win. Let's just say we're surprised where in the world we found her. Don't forget to follow Lindsey on Insta ...
Dec 12, 2019•44 min•Ep. 115
We often hear the title "chef de mission" mentioned during an Olympics, but what is it that a chef actually does? We get the scoop from Team Canada's chef de mission to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Marnie McBean. Marnie is a multi-medal winning Canadian Olympic rower who competed at Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996, winning 3 gold and 1 bronze. A back injury sidelined her while at Sydney 2000 and led to her retirement. Tokyo 2020 will be her 10th Olympics – she's gone as an athlete, as a member of th...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 114
It's American Thanksgiving, so we're serving up a Lightning Round featuring Team Olympic Fever members Harry Blutstein, Tim Yount and Tom Scott. Be sure to follow Harry at his website and Tom on Facebook , Insta and Twitter . Plus, we've got a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the show--and the latest in the IOC's hotelnovela. Jill's got a theory--and it's a good one! Because it's Thanksgiving, we wanted to be sure we thanked you for listening and supporting us in so many ways. We love being able to bring ...
Nov 28, 2019•36 min•Ep. 113
