Olympipod

A biweekly podcast about the world's greatest quadrennial multi-sport extravaganza brought to you by below-average international athlete Chris O'Reilly and above-average international nonathlete Ruth Fitzpatrick. We will be your one-stop pod guiding you through all 32 Olympiads as well as a couple of non-Olympiads.

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Intercalated Olympipod - Athens 1906

It may not have remained in the record books, but we're giving the 1906 Intercalated Olympic Games just treatment with a full episode, delving into sexy Danes, sneaky walkers, proud pole climbers, the original 'ballers' and mismatched wrestlers.

Aug 13, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Olympipod III - St. Louis 1904

Ultrarunner and lacrosse international Paddy O'Leary is our very first guest on the Olympipod, joining us to speak about St. Louis in 1904, an infamous Olympics best known for its torturous marathon. Among the dreadful moments, we do shine a light on some of the happier stories, while Paddy makes his sport swap - here's the video he spoke about: https://youtu.be/AaXum47XJxs

Aug 07, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3

Olympipod II - Paris 1900

“It was the worst of games, and – the worst of games” Five months of random sports, swimming in the Seine, athletes not knowing what they were competing in and women! Was this even an Olympic Games? Ruth and Chris investigate.

Jul 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Olympipod I - Athens 1896

Ruth and Chris begin their journey back through Olympic history with the first modern games in Athens, delving into the stories and sports which made the 1896 games so unique.

Jul 22, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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