Keep the Flame Alive

It's Day 15 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and as the Games winds down, news about the Kamila Valieva situation keeps brewing, thanks to TBach's appearance at the IOC daily press briefing. That didn't tamp down the action on the field of play though, as more medals are on the line for TKFLASTAN today. Sports on today's competition schedule: Biathlon - Women's and men's mass start Bobsleigh - Two-Woman heats Curling - Men's bronze medal match; women's semifinals Figure Skating - Pairs short program Freestyle Skiing - Women's ski halfpipe; men's ski cross Ice Hockey - Men's semifinals Speed Skating - Long Track - Men's 1000m For a transcript of this episode visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gh RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN: This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 14 at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and boy, was it a doozy! Drama in the hockey arena! Drama on the ice! Drama in the Main Media Center during the Magical Hour of Vacuuming! It's been a wild day at Beijing 2022, and we've got all the details. Sports on today's competition schedule: Alpine Skiing – Women's Combined Curling – End of the Round Robin tournaments; men's semifinals Figure Skating – Women's free program Freestyle Skiing – Women's and men's ski halfpipe; women's ski cross Ice Hockey – Women's gold medal match Nordic Combined – Team Large Hill/4x5K XCS Speed Skating – Long Track – Women's 1000m For a transcript of today's episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gf This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 13 of the Beijing Winter Olympics! Our TKFLASTANI Clare Egan had her last Olympic race today. How did the US women fare in the biathlon relay? Also, it's man vs. mountain again on the slopes in Yanqing. Who wins today? Sports on today's competition schedule: Alpine Skiing – Men's slalom Biathlon – Women's relay Cross-Country Skiing – Women's and men's team sprint classic Curling – Men's and women's round robin Freestyle Skiing – Men's aerials Ice Hockey – Women's bronze medal game and men's quarterfinals Short Track Speed Skating – Women's 1500m and men's 5000m relay For a transcript of today's episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gd This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 12 of the Beijing Winter Olympics! The drama continues on the skating rink, as reprieved ROC skater Kamila Valieva takes to the ice in the Women's short program. She also skates past all of the doping questions sent her way. Jill reports from the last competition at Big Air, the men's snowboard. Did the competitors get big air? Nine meters seems pretty big. On today's competition schedule: Alpine Skiing – Women's downhill Biathlon – Men's relay Bobsleigh – 2-man final heats Curling – Men's and women's round robin Figure Skating – Women's short program Freestyle Skiing – Women's freeski slopestyle, men's freeski slopestyle, men's aerials Ice Hockey – Men's qualification play-offs Nordic Combined – Individual Gundersen large hill/10K Snowboard – Women's and men's Big Air Speed Skating – Women's and men's pursuit For a transcript of today's episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Ga This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 11 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics! It's Valentine's Day, and although love is in the air, not everyone loves the decision on the Kamila Valieva doping situation, which was announced today. There's still no team medal though, so this story isn't over. We did have more drama on the ice with the Ice Dancing Free Dance competition. Plus, what are the medal ceremonies like in person? Jill went to some and reports back! Today's sports schedule includes: Bobsleigh – Women's Monobob, heats 3-4; Men's Two-Man, heats 1-2 Curling – Men's and Women's Round Robin Figure Skating – Ice Dance Free Dance Freestyle Skiing – Women's Freeski Slopestyle Qualifications, Women's Aerials Ice Hockey – Women's Semifinals Ski Jumping – Men's Team For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1G8 This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 10 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and TKFLASTAN has made the podium again! TKFLASTANI Erin Jackson competed in the Women's 500m long track speed skating event and won some hardware. What color is it, and (maybe more importantly) did she make Jill cry? It's a winter wonderland at Beijing 2022, as all three competition sites got snow – which for some competitions, made for a very challenging day indeed. Did the mountain win again? Did the cold and the wind get to the competitors? Today's sports schedule includes: Alpine Skiing – Men's Giant Slalom Biathlon – Men's and Women's Pursuit Bobsleigh – Women's Monobob Cross-Country Skiing – Men's 4x10K Relay Curling – Men's and Women's Round Robin Freestyle Skiing – Women's Aerials Ice Hockey – Men's Preliminaries Speed Skating – Men's Team Pursuit and Women's 500m Speed Skating – Short Track – Men's 500m, Women's 3000m Relay At the end of the show, we feature tape from the mixed zone interviews with Erin Jackson's coach Ryan Shimbakuro and with Erin herself. This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1G6 Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 9 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics - and Alison's excited because it's the start of the ice dancing competition. Jill went to it - was it as good as she hoped? Today's sports schedule includes: Biathlon – Men's 10K Sprint Cross-Country Skiing – Women's 4x5K Relay Curling – Men's and Women's Tournament Figure Skating – Ice Dancing Rhythm Dance Ice Hockey – Men's Prelims and Women's Quarterfinals Skeleton – Women's Ski Jumping – Men's Large Hill Snowboard Cross – Mixed Team Speed Skating – Women's Team Pursuit Quarterfinals, Men's 500m For a transcript of today's episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1G4 This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and speed is key for today! Today's sports schedule includes: Alpine Skiing Biathlon – Women's Sprint with TKFLASTANI Clare Egan Cross-Country Skiing – Men's 15K Classic Curling – Women's and Men's tournaments with TKFLASTANI John Shuster Ice Hockey – Men's prelims and Women's quarterfinals Skeleton – Men's finals Ski Jumping – Men's Large Hill Snowboard – Men's Halfpipe Speed Skating – Long Track – Men's 10000m Speed Skating – Short Track – various races Plus, updates on the situation in figure skating, thoughts on country swapping, and Jill locks herself out of her hotel room. For a transcript of this episode, see here: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1G2 Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 7 from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and skiers are starting to conquer the mountain, rather than the other way around! Plus, Nathan Chen delivered a performance that got Jill and Alison in the feels, and Jill's come up with a new way to rate figure skating. Today's schedule included: Alping Skiing - Men's Combined Cross-Country Skiing - Women's 10K Classic Curling - Men's and Women's tournament Figure Skating - Men's Free Program Freestyle Skiing - Team Aerials Ice Hockey - Men's tournament Luge - Team Relay Skeleton - Men's heats Snowboard - Women's Halfpipe and Men's Snowboard Cross Speed Skating - Women's 5000m Plus, what officiating/volunteer job we'd like to do! For a transcript of this episode, go to: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1G0 Red Envelope campaign! This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day 6 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and once again we have the question of who's the real winner: The mountain, or the Alpine skiers? Plus, it's not redemption for Lindsey Jacobellis, TKFLASTAN hits the halfpipe, and do we have another version of Elizabeth Swaney? Sports on today's program: Alpine Skiing – Women's Slalom Curling – Men's tournament kicks off Freestyle Skiing – Men's Big Air Ice Hockey – Men's prelims Luge – Doubles Nordic Combined – Normal hill Snowboard – Men's and women's halfpipe; women's snowboard cross Short Track Speed Skating – Men's 1500m, women's 1000m, women's 3000m relay Want a transcript of this episode? Find it here: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1FS Red Envelope campaign! This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's another great day of competition from Beijing 2022. Jill went to see figure skating - the men's short program - and the finals of mixed doubles curling. Also on tap today: Alpine Skiing - Super G Biathlon - Men's Individual Freestyle Skiing - Big Air Ice Hockey - Women's prelims Luge - Women's Singles Snowboard - Parallel Giant Slalom Speed Skating Red Envelope campaign! This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 -- in China the number 8 is a lucky number symbolizing good fortune -- to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. For a transcript of this episode please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1FW Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Who's winning the Olympics? The mountains. Alpine Skiing proved to be a tough course, and getting down was a victory all in itself. Jill went out to the biathlon range to watch TKFLASTANI Clare Egan in the Women's Individual race and witnessed a big day for the US Biathlon team. It was also a big day for Canada on the ski jump and freestyle slopes, and Irene Wust became the first individual to win gold medals at five different Olympic Games. Take that in for a second. Five. Different. Olympics. Sports on today's program: Alpine Skiing Biathlon Curling Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing Ice Hockey Luge Ski Jumping Snowboard Speed Skating – both short and long track For a transcript of today's episode, visit https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1FU Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8, a lucky number in China, to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive.

It's Day 3 of the Winter Olympics, with so much action (even if races are postponed due to high winds)! Jill's in Beijing today, hanging out at the figure skating, speed skating and ice hockey rinks. Alison's got the news on a momentous medal win for the Silver Ferns of New Zealand. Plus results from: Cross-Country Skiing Curling Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing Ice Hockey Luge Ski Jumping Speed Skating Snowboard Plus, what officiating/volunteer job would we do and more! Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate.

It's the first full day of competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and our TKFLASTANIs are in action! Jill went out to Zhangjiakou (properly bundled this time) to see Men's Ski Jumping qualifications and TKFLASTANI Clare Egan compete in the Biathlon mixed relay. Also on tap today: Cross-Country Skiing Curling Freestyle Skiing (with TKFLASTANI Brad Wilson) Ice Hockey Luge Snowboard Speed Skating – Long and Short Track Red Envelope campaign! This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** 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: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are officially open! Jill was able to go to the Opening Ceremony, and she shares details you didn't get to see on TV, while Alison tells Jill about some of the stuff she missed by not watching it on TV. The fireworks were stellar, the details incredible, but what they did with the Olympic flame? We have thoughts. Today also had some competitions, so we've got updates from: Curling - Mixed Doubles Figure Skating - Team Event Ice Hockey - Women's tournament Plus an update on TKFLASTANI Brianna Decker and who to look for tomorrow! Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate. Looking for a transcript of this episode? Find it here: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1FN Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

It's Day -1 to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and the action is heating up (but the weather isn't). Jill didn't pack her recording microphone before she headed out of the hotel, so enjoy the ambience of the Main Media Center. She has been out to the two other competition zones: Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, both of which involve immense planning to get to, and both of which are cold. Very cold. Jill also went to the kickoff event of these Games: Mixed Doubles curling at the Ice Cube (formerly the Water Cube). Four games at once is kind of difficult to watch, but the play was exciting (although depending on the end, the British journalists often declared the Great Britain/Sweden game a "disaster." Great Britain won). Our first TKFLASTANI competed! Jill saw moguls skier Brad Wilson compete in the first qualifying round for the men's moguls competition. Will he be able to make the finals? Alison's got the scoop on the US women's first ice hockey game and a horrible break for our TKFLASTANI Brianna Decker. What officiating/volunteer job do we want? Which TKFLASTANIs are competing next? Listen to find out! If you'd like to read Jill's Beijing diary, join our Facebook Group (even if you have to make an account just for the Games). Want a transcript of this episode? Find it here: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1FL Thanks so much for listening, and until tomorrow, keep the flame alive! *** Red Envelope campaign! this show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the Kickstarter campaign that got us to Beijing and also through Patreon patronage, we're coming up on 2 ½ years until another Olympics, so to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we're asking for donations of at least $8 to help us get through to Paris 2024. Go to flamealivepod.com/support to donate.

Our contributors Book Club Claire and Super Fan Sarah are back to talk about what they're looking forward to at Beijing. Plus, Jill has made it to China and tells how her trip almost didn't happen. But, she's in the closed loop and is ready to report back on what she's experienced so far. We also learn about some of the new technologies that will be in play at Beijing 2022, which hope to give you a better viewing experience! Join our Fantasy League! Look for it in the Fanzone section of Olympics.com. This link should take you directly to it. Get your Beijing Viewing Guide and be ready for the Games! Find it in our store. Find a transcript of this episode at our website. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** 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: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Book Club Claire is back for our first book club session of 2022! Because of the cries from various Western countries (United States, we're looking at you) to boycott the Beijing 2022 and the ensuing diplomatic boycott by several of them, we wanted to look at the last US-led boycott of an Olympics, that of the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow. Claire leads us in a discussion of Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli, which covers both the political side of the boycott, athletes' varied reactions to it, and what could've been. Did you know that the 1980 Olympics would've been the first time the US was represented by an African-American gymnast? True! We've also got some news from TKFLASTAN, including Olympic dreams realized for some of our TKFLASTSANIS who will be heading to Beijing, and dreams dashed for others. Plus, one TKFLASTANI is in limbo – our bobsledder Josh Williamson tested positive for COVID, but if he recovers in time, he could still potentially get to Beijing. Speaking of Beijing, we have details on the torch relay and the Opening Ceremonies – and it's almost time for Jill to hop on a plane to go there. Will she make it? Prep for Beijing with our viewing guide! Find it on Amazon and now Apple Books! Want a transcript of this episode? Find it here. *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod One-time Contributions: http://www.fllamealivepod.com/support Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348 Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Note: Some links may be affiliate links.

On this episode we take to the ice with Paralympian Steve Emt, who will be going to his second Paralympics when he heads to Beijing 2022 this March. Steve tells us about how the sport works, how he was stalked into trying it, and about his cameo on "The Last Dance." Steve is also a motivational speaker and author of the book You D.E.C.I.D.E.. You can learn more about him and his book at his website. Follow him on social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephen.emt Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephen.emt LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/steve-emt In TFKLASTAN, more Olympic dreams are realized, dashed, or on hold. We've got news from: Josh Williamson Lauren Gibbs AJ Edelman Nate Bartholomay Erin Jackson - check her out in Sports Illustrated! In Beijing 2022 news, we've got word that while there will be spectators at the Olympics, it will be invite only. Plus, there's a new bust of TBach in the city! Prep for Beijing with our viewing guide! Find it at Amazon. Want a transcript of this episode? Find it here. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Help us financially: https://flamealivepod.com/support/ Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

What can we look forward to from the ski slopes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics? No one really knows, but Tom Kelly has a good guess. Tom, who's an Olympics communicator and has been involved with skiing and snowboarding events for decades, walks us through each of the disciplines on the Alpine Skiing program at this year's Olympics. Who should we look for, and how many times do we say, "Hot Diggity!"? Listen to find out! Tom's a podcaster in his own right – check out his shows: Last Chair (Ski Utah) Heartbeat (Biathlon) Ticket to Fly (Ski Jumping) Inside the Mountain Collective (Skiing) And follow him on Facebook and Insta. Big news for us! We've been shortlisted in the category of Best Olympics and Paralympics Podcast for the inaugural Sports Podcast Awards. There's an element of listener voting to help determine the winner, so please cast a vote for us! We're also excited to release our Beijing 2022 Viewing Guide, which has information on all of the sports for the Olympics and Paralympics, when everything takes place, and a handy scheduling grid where you can see how the sports schedules overlap on any given day. Plus, sports are in alphabetical order! This is an eBook – get your copy on Amazon, and it will soon be on Apple Books as well. In our history segment, Jill tells the story of how Albertville won its bid for the 1992 Winter Olympics. Tons of news from TKFLASTAN this week, including heroes we should emulate: Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson and Jayson Terdiman. Plus, we have news from: Josh Williamson Nate Bartholomay Chloe Kim The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant – check him out on Wrestling Changed my Life podcast! Unfortunately, we have some doping news related to Tokyo 2020, but we end on a happier note with news from Beijing about the food delivery system that we may be able to experience when we're at the Games! Beijing has also opened up the Olympic Agora – but it's a digital version this time around. Check it out! Transcript available at: https://flamealivepod.com/2022/01/14/episode222 Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod One-time donations: http://flamealivepod.com/support Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We're sliding closer to Beijing 2022! On this episode Olympian Jayson Terdiman tells us how the sport of doubles luge works, from top to bottom. Plus, news from TKFLASTAN: Checking in with our citizens of TKFLASTAN, more athletes are working toward Beijing. We also have news from: Erin Jackson, Clare Egan and Nate Bartholomay, who are competing this weekend. Brianna Decker, who is heading to Beijing. Alex Diebold, who has great family news. Jessica Leclerc, who was featured on USA Hockey Magazine's Podcast to talk about helping the next generation of hockey officials. And we have an update on the medal ceremony elements for Beijing 2022 as we hit 30 days to go before the Olympics. Does Jill have a flight yet? Follow Jayson on social: Insta: http://www.instagram.com/jaysonterdiman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jaysonterdimanofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jterdimanusa If you want to learn more about luge, check out our episode with 6x Olympian Shiva Keshavan! Find a transcript of this episode on our website: https://flamealivepod.com/2022/01/07/episode221 Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod One-Time donations: http://flamealivepod.com/support Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

What Olympic and Paralympic thoughts were on your mind as we closed out 2021? We take listener calls and have a ton of fun chatting with you about: historical Olympians we'd have loved to interview what we're looking forward to at the upcoming Winter Olympics how to console the Olympic widow or widower in your life how our plans and packing lists for Beijing 2022 are coming along what happened to ice sledge racing in the Paralympics Plus, some news about the Olympic World Feed Project and the Olympic Ceremonies Channel. Want the full transcript? Find it at our website. Soon. [note: surprise Monday release and transcript delay due to a death in Jill's family] Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Venmo: @flamealivepod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

It's the end of the year, which means it's the end of our year-long look back at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and Paralympics. Jill and Alison discuss their favorite Atlanta stories, and they've got lightning rounds from some TKFLASTANIS with Atlanta connections: City planners Michael Dobbins and Randal Roark Laura Berg, member of the 1996 US women's softball team Plus we have an update on the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and news from the International Paralympic Committee (including our least favorite topic: doping). Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Transcript: https://flamealivepod.com/2021/12/23/episode-219 Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/flamealivepod Ko-fi: http://www.ko-fi.com/flamealivepod Venmo: @flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

US biathlete and Olympian Clare Egan tells us what she knows about the biathlon course at Beijing 2022, which could make for an interesting tournament. Plus, we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about our last episode of the year - listen for how you can take part! We also look back at the Olympic indoor volleyball tournaments in our Atlanta 1996 history moment, catch up with TFKASTAN, find out who's joined the Beijing 2022 diplomatic boycott, talk about our travel plans for the Games (or lack thereof), and wonder what Paris 2024's bold plan for the Opening Ceremonies will look like. For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://flamealivepod.com/2021/12/18/episode-218/ Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Think we deserve a holiday bonus? Support the show at https://flamealivepod.com/support/ Find out how to buy merch and books that will also support our efforts at: https://flamealivepod.com/store/

This week we're strapping on our figure skates and chatting with Rocker Skating's Jackie Wong to suss out who will be on the podium for all events in the figure skating competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Follow Jackie on Twitter! In our Atlanta 1996 history moment, Alison uncovers the origins of a broadcasting style we've come to loathe. Our winter TKFLASTANI athletes are in high gear, and we've got results from biathlete Clare Egan, bobsledder Josh Williamson, speedskater Erin Jackson and moguls skier Bradley Wilson. Plus there's news from hurdler Dawn Harper Nelson, race walker Evan Dunfee, pairs skater Meagan Duhamel, Charlie White (who's on this podcast) and the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant. In our other Games news updates, a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 is official, Tokyo 2020 has happier news about its budget, TBach sighs about the "problem childs" of the IOC (boxing and weightlifting), and LA 2028 announces its sports program, including what could happen to modern pentathlon. For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and keep the flame alive! *** 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: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We love a good telenovela-esque Olympic situation, and this week's episode is chock full of them. Bribery! Guilty verdicts! Stifling voices! Boring kits! Transgender guidelines! And someone makes Alison mad - who could it be this week? Plus, our Atlanta 1996 history moment featuring the most famous shoes from these Olympics, and how Paris 2024 might have flying taxis as a transportation option. In our news from TKFLASTAN, we have updates from Biathlete Clare Egan Ice dancer Charlie White Modern pentathlete Samantha Schultz BMX cyclist Connor Fields Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod One-time donations: http://flamealivepod.com/support Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We hear from TKFLASTANI archery judge Hannah Brown and TKFLASTANI artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau on their experiences at Tokyo 2020. Plus, a big week for Team Keep the Flame Alive (TKFLASTAN) and news on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Also, if you want to hear a fantastic interview with TKFLASTANI speed skater Erin Jackson, check out our friend Elizabeth Emery's podcast Hear Her Sports -- she gets into a bunch of technical stuff that will help you understand what's happening on the track when you watch speed skating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Speaking of Beijing, we have some news on that front, including our thoughts on the Peng Shuai situation. Also, the US is thinking about a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022, which has Seb Coe riled up. Seb Coe has us riled up because something stupid came out of his mouth. Note: We have some new merch in our store, so be sure to pick some up and support the show. We've also finished updating our Tokyo 2020 e-book with the podium finishes from the Paralympics - get your copy for posterity! As it's Thanksgiving in the US, we wanted to say thank you to all of our listeners and followers -- we so appreciate celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics with you! Until next week, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod One-time donations: http://flamealivepod.com/support Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

It's time for our last Movie Club of 2021! Film Buff Fran is back to discuss the 2017 movie "I, Tonya," which is on the scandal surrounding the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan ahead of the Lillehammer 1994 Olympics, which was found to be tied to her rival Tonya Harding. Will we feel sympathy for Tonya Harding after watching a film based on her side of the story? In our history moment, Alison looks back at the Atlanta 1996 men's artistic gymnastics competition, and Jill shares why Chinese gold medalist Li Xiaoshuang made a lasting impact on her. We also check in on our Team Keep the Flame Alive, the citizens of TKFLASTAN, and have updates from: Speed skater Erin Jackson Curler John Shuster Sports historian Dr. Victoria Jackson – check out her article on GlobalSportsMatters.com. In Beijing 2022 news, we've got a follow up on the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China's issues with covering the Games. Plus, a venue update and the release of the organizing committee's new video "Together for a Shared Future" starring pop sensation Jackson Yee. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Book Club Claire joins Jill and Alison to discuss 1996 Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu's book "Off Balance: A Memoir." Plus, we have news from the Olympic world and an Atlanta 1996 Olympic history moment with Celine Dion. For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** 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: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We always love it when TKFLASTANIS come back on the show, so we're thrilled that modern pentathlete Samantha Schultz had some time to chat with us about her experiences in Tokyo. We talk with Samantha about competing in the heat, life in the Olympic Village (how were those beds?), and how the post-Olympic lows have been, as well as what's on tap for her future. Modern pentathlon's not known for making headlines during the Olympics, but Tokyo's women's competition did -- and sadly, not for a great reason. Annika Schleu, who was leading the competition going into the horse riding portion, had a horse that refused to jump partway through the competition. This led Schleu to visibly break down, and her coach also hit the horse on the rear, an action that's prohibited by the sport's rules. Schleu's medal hopes were dashed, the coach was sent home from the Games, and the international federation had a PR nightmare to clean up. The result is that the UIPM, the federation, annouced this week that after Paris 2024 (which will see a shortened 90-minute modern pentathlon), the riding portion will be replaced by a sport yet to be determined. All of this is in hopes that the event will be included on the sports program for LA 2028. This news has caused quite a stir with many of the sport's athletes, and we talk with Samantha about her thoughts on what riding means to the modern pentathlon. Throughout 2021 we're revisiting great stories from Atlanta 1996! For our Atlanta 1996 moment this week, Alison tells us all about the waving men. We also have news from TKFLASTANIS of Team Keep the Flame Alive, including: Jacqueline Simoneau Connor Fields Ness Murby Ginny Thrasher McKenna Geer Phil Andrews We have an update on the Raven Saunders podium protest at Tokyo 2020, with a decision as to whether or not she should receive sanctions. Also, we have news from Beijing 2022, or really, the lack of it where foreign journalists are concerned. Will the organizing committee allow foreign press access to venues and pre-Games events as they initially said they would? Will the IOC ensure this happens. We discuss the implications of the organizing committee's actions on the global interest of these Games. And, in time for the 1000 days out from Paris 2024, the IOC has launched a global store! For more resources and a transcript, visit our website. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo by Shannon Grey, courtesy of Samantha Schultz. *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Venmo: @flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

This week we're joined by Wayne Lamarre, who will be traveling to Beijing 2022 as an athlete trainer on the US women's ice hockey team's support staff. Wayne is the is a Clinical Professor and the Director, Athletic Training Program at the University of New England. He is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer and has served on the medical staff for the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team since 2015. Wayne talked with us about what an athletic trainer does and how their techniques have evolved in the last several years. Also on the show: In our Atlanta 1996 history moment, Jill tells the story of German discus thrower Ilke Wyludda, whose achievements at these Games are just half of her incredible story. We have lots of exciting news from TKFLASTAN, including updates on Shiva Keshavan, Adam Edelman, Joe Maloy and Tom Scott. Also on this episode, we're celebrating 100 days until the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics -- and boy, have they been releasing exciting information! We have Playbooks, medals, officials/volunteer uniforms, among other things. National Olympic Committees are starting to release kits, and we've got the scoop on Canada and Japan's team clothing. Sadly, we've got a doping confirmation from Tokyo 2020. Guess which country this athlete was from. And we have some big news from the International Olympic Committee on tickets sale organization from Paris 2024 and beyond. More about Wayne University of New England bio Follow Wayne on Twitter Links mentioned on the show Our next Book Club book: Off Balance: A Memoir by Dominique Moceanu. Get your copy through our Bookshop.org storefront and support the show. Beijing 2022 medals Beijing 2022 officials/volunteer uniforms Team Japan kit Team Canada kit A transcript of this episode is available at our website. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of University of New England. *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

All of our TKFLASTANIS are very dear to us, but Citizen #1 will have a special place in our hearts. Bobsledder Josh Williamson, winner of the first season of Team USA's "The Next Olympic Hopeful" was our first interviewee, and now he returns, on the cusp of fulfilling his "Next Olympic Hopeful" goals and making it to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. We catch up with Josh and learn how he's approaching this season, what it's like to become a veteran in the sport, and what the bobsled track at Beijing is like (POV video here). Follow Josh on Twitter and Insta In our history moment on Atlanta 1996, Alison dives into maybe the most controversial phrase that came out of Juan Antonio Samaranch's mouth during the Games. Also on tap, we've got news from TKFLASTAN, including updates on Evan Dunfee, Dawn Harper Nelson, Connor Fields and Stephanie Roble. In our Beijing 2022 update, the Olympic Flame is officially lit and has traveled to Beijing, though not without controversy. The Torch Relay, of which there are few details, includes the inspiring slogan "Health, Joy and Energy." Alison is not impressed by Jill's attempts to spruce that up. And we have news from Milan-Cortina 2026, in which we are completely unsurprised to learn of venue changes due to cost containment needs. The Games aren't even for another 4+ years, but maybe it's a good thing that they've figured this out now. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! PHOTO: Courtesy of Josh Williamson *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/keep-the-flame-alive Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We're getting into winter mode, so it's time to explore some of the winter sports ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. On this episode, Paralympic hopeful Michael Murphy joins us to talk about his sport of para Alpine skiing, and more specifically, how his class of sit-skiing works. Find out more about Michael at his website and get information about his book When I Fell: How I Rerouted my Life and Found Strength in a Severed Spine. You can find his book in our bookshop.org storefront (purchases through this link support the show). Jill also shares her stories from her weekend volunteering at the US Masters National Long Course Championship meet, as she got to pull out her stopwatches and cross off an officiating/volunteer wishlist item from our Tokyo 2020 list. Plus, we have news from TKFLASTAN, a look back at the incredible judo tournament at Atlanta 1996, and Coatesy goes rogue! Tune in, and you'll find out what historical Games we'll be looking at next year! Links to other items of note from the show: Kelly Brush Foundation Challenged Athletes Foundation High Fives Foundation Spire Institute Arizona State University's Humanities Week "The gender trap" – The Guardian Our merch store is open again! A transcript of this episode is available at our website. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We welcome back TKFLASTANI author Harry Blutstein to talk about his latest book Games of Discontent: Protests, Boycotts, and Politics at the 196 Mexico Olympics. We discuss a few of the protests during these Games - the infamous Tommie Smith/John Carlos podium protest, of course, but also protests by Czechoslovakian gymnast Věra Čáslavská. And yes, there's Avery Brundage talk! Learn more about Harry at his website, and follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Get a copy of the book (it's a great read) from our Bookshop.org storefront. Purchases made through this link will help support the show financially. Alison shares a story of courage in our Atlanta 1996 history moment, and we also have news from TKFLASTAN, including Team Shuster's appearance on "The Late Late Show." We also have an update on Beijing 2022 and news about Africa's announcement of its first regional Paralympic Games. Plus, this wouldn't be a Keep the Flame Alive show about Mexico City if we didn't bring up this classic Raquel Welch video. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod NEW: Get merch: http://www.flamealivepod.com/store Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Get to the screening room – Movie Club is in session! Film Buff Fran is back to discuss the 2005 documentary "Murderball," which follows the USA Wheelchair Rugby team from the 2002 World Championships to the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. Along the way, we meet the rowdy and loveable cast of characters who surprise us with their foul mouths and win us over with their love of the game. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Book Club Claire is back to discuss our latest selection: Sevens Heaven by Ben Ryan. As you may remember from Episode 193, Ben coached the Fijian men's rugby sevens team to (spoiler alert) win Fiji's first-ever Olympic gold medal. His book is the story of all of the work that went into achieving that victory. Haven't read it but now want to? Get your copy (and support the show) at our Bookshop.org site. Follow Claire and Ben on Twitter! This episode also includes: News from TKFLASTAN A follow-up from Tokyo 2020 Updates from Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 The International Paralympic Committee's decision on wheelchair basketball, as well as its nominees for its board A status update from the International Olympic Committee on transgender athletes Thank you to our ongoing contributors at our Patreon campaign! Want to support the show on an ongoing basis? Learn more here. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Surprise! The world did not stop while the Olympics and Paralympics were going on, so there is a ton of news to catch up on! We've got the latest International Olympic Committee dealings with AIBA, the international boxing association (still a testy relationship), as well as the International Paralympic Committee's latest step toward an updated classification system. Plus Games news from: Rio 2016 Tokyo 2020 Beijing 2022 Paris 2024 Milan-Cortina 2026 LA 2028 Future Games (yeah, there's a lot of news to catch up on!) And our news from TKFLASTAN includes updates from: Emily Cook Tom Scott DeAnna Price Connor Fields Jordan Gray Lauren Gibbs Josh Williamson Erin Jackson Clare Egan Alex Diebold Luuka Jones Michelle Carter John MacLeod Derek Leung - check out his video Lou Jones - check out his photography exhibit at the Griffin Museum Meagan Duhamel Thank you to our ongoing contributors at our Patreon campaign! Want to support the show on an ongoing basis? Learn more here. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are over, but boy, did they have an impact on us! Contributors Superfan Sarah and Book Club Claire join us to talk about our Top 5 Tokyo Paralympic moments, what we can do to further support para sports and our Paralympics montage. Thanks to everyone who supported our Kickstarter project. We're fully funded, which means we will have an on the ground presence at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics! For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1to Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

Sigh. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic cauldron has been extinguished - but not before some last thrilling competitions take place! Today's program includes the final medals being awarded in: Athletics - marathon Badminton Shooting Sitting Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball Plus, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee put together a fun Closing Ceremony. Paris 2024 stepped up to receive the International Paralympic Committee flag and give a preview of the excitement that will come in 2024. How's our Kickstarter? Fully funded, with just a few hours remaining! Thank you, listeners, for keeping our flame alive! Programming note: We'll be back to weekly episodes on Thursday. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

It's the penultimate day of our Tokyo 2020 coverage, and the Paralympics are going out with some incredible competitions and match-ups, particularly in Athletics, Football Five-a-Side, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis, Badminton, Canoe....well, pretty much the entire day was fantastic to watch! Plus, we've got our "Feed Beef" segment - or is it Feed Praise today? And "What Officiating/Volunteer Job Would We Do." Just ONE DAY LEFT to help fund our Kickstarter so that we can provide on-the-ground coverage from the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Click here to support us now! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

More competitions at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are coming to a close, but surprisingly, our Feed Beefs segment is stronger than ever. What will it take to get good Paralympics coverage? We've got suggestions. Plus results from: Archery Athletics Badminton Boccia Canoe Sprint Cycling-Road Goalball Shooting Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis - with TKFLASTANI Millie Tapper Taekowndo Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Tennis Our Kickstarter project funding window is starting to close -- become a supporter and ensure that we get to Beijing to cover the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. We want to give you the best podcasting experience possible with those Games, but we need your help to do it! Click to give at our Kickstarter campaign now! Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

CORRECTION: In the women's wheelchair basketball competition, we said the US defeated China 41-36, when in fact, China won this game. China will face Netherlands for the gold medal. The US will play Germany for the bronze. We regret this error. It's Day 10 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, which means the team events are starting to wind down. But, the competition's heating up! We've got all the action on the day's events, who was soggy and who stayed dry, and (as always) some thoughts on today's television coverage, which almost makes us miss Mike and Maya. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** 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: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

The action at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics keeps getting better....or maybe we're just seeing the same races over and over, thanks to the joys of NBC's coverage. We're starting to see some new sports come up on the feeds, and Alison has found a replacement for the rugby wheelchair-sized hole in her heart! Today's sports program includes: Archery Athletics Badminton Boccia Cycling - Road Goalball Shooting Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Tennis Plus, our mainstay segments: Feed Beefs What Officiating/Volunteer Job Would We Do? TKFLASTAN Watch Our Kickstarter project ends on Sunday, and we need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

It's been an exciting day of sports competition from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Brazil showed off its passion and footwork in football five-a-side, goalball had an amazing outcome, and Jill got to see boccia....well, sort of. Plus, we let you know which swimming race you're going to see 47 times in the next 24 hours. All of this, plus: - recaps from all of the action on Day 8 of competition! - which officiating/volunteer job would we do? - feed beefs - name that commentator - TKFLASTAN watch DON'T SIT ON THE FENCE ANY LONGER! There's just 5 days left to support our Kickstarter project that will help get us to the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, where we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We finally got to see a new sport today! Sitting Volleyball has made its way to our feeds, and we're here for it! It's a 13-sport day, so our recap includes talk on: Archery Athletics Boccia Equestrian Football 5-a-side Goalball Powerlifting Shooting Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Tennis Only a few days left to support our Kickstarter project! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

The Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby tournament is over, which makes Alison very sad (she may have watched both medal bouts twice); however, a new team sport has started that looks to also be incredibly fun to watch! Today's action includes: Archery Athletics Boccia Equestrian Football 5-a-side Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis Triathlon Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis Time's running out! We need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

Alison is back, and things are heating up in Tokyo -- literally. Some sports have heat delays! The heat's a bigger issue with Paralympians, and we'll explain why. Also, 17 sports on today's event program: Archery Athletics Boccia Cycling Track Equestrian Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis - with TKFLASTANI Melissa Tapper Triathlon Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis We need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

On today's recap of all of the action from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, we welcome Superfan Sarah as our guest co-host! Sarah and Jill give the lowdown on the results from today's 15 sports. Also, you should be watching goalball. Today's sport program includes: Archery Athletics Cycling - Track Equestrian Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis We need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

We're finding feeds and watching lots of sports, and it's fantastic! Catch up on Day 3 action at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Today's coverage includes: Cycling - Track Equestrian Goalball Powerlifting (not that you can watch it) Swimming Table Tennis - TKFLASTANI Millie Tapper played again today Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing (not that you can watch it) Wheelchair Rugby Plus, our popular segments: What Officiating/Volunteer Roles Would We Want? TKFLASTAN Watch We need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

It's the first day of Paralympic action from Tokyo....not that we could figure out how to see much of it. We've got a big beef with NBC, some new-found appreciation for wheelchair rugby, and even kind things to say about Mike and Maya. Today's coverage includes: Cycling - Track Goalball Swimmming Table Tennis - with TKFLASTANI Millie Tapper Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing (not that we can watch it) Wheelchair Rugby Plus, our popular segments: What Officiating/Volunteer Roles Would We Want? TKFLASTAN Watch We need your help! For the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, we'll have an on-the-ground presence. This will allow us to bring you an Olympics audio experience like no other. But getting to Beijing will be difficult, so we've got a Kickstarter campaign running to help get us there. Please check it out and support our efforts to bring you a better show. Thank you for your support! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348