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My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian

My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian

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S8 Ep 6Jen Lee: U.S. Army veteran rediscovers purpose through sled hockey

Three-time Paralympic sled hockey champion Jen Lee is determined to help other U.S. Army veterans find purpose, just like he did after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident. Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 202620 min

S8 Ep 5Nick Goepper: Freestyle skiing's 'Unc' reaches new heights after hitting rock bottom

Three-time Olympic freestyle skiing medalist Nick Goepper, who retired from the sport after getting arrested and a stint in rehab, is back in a new discipline after rediscovering his joy in the sport and embracing his unfiltered “Ski Unc” personaWatch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202625 min

S8 Ep 4Bea Kim: Snowboarding's thrifting queen champions sustainability

Snowboarder Bea Kim is determined to fight climate change, from speaking at the United Nations to shopping at thrift stores Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 202621 min

S8 Ep 3Charlie McAvoy: Bringing plumber's mentality to USA Hockey

Charlie McAvoy, one of the NHL’s most charitable players, learned hard work from his father Charles McAvoy Sr., who runs a four-generation plumbing businessWatch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202620 min

S8 Ep 2Kaillie Humphries: Bobsled champion navigates motherhood journey

Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries was ready to be a mother, but a Stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis meant she would have to push her body to the brink in order to get pregnant.Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 16, 202628 min

S8 Ep 1Amber Glenn: Shattering figure skating's gender norms

U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn once hid parts of herself to fit into her sport. Now, as an openly bisexual and pansexual athlete, she is using her platform to push for visibility, inclusion and mental health awareness.Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 202624 min

Who to root for at 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon and NBC's Chase Cain will drop January 15. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning March 5! Watch the video version of the trailer HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 20261 min

S7 Ep 7Sarah Adam: “Murderball” is for women, too

Sarah Adam, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is attempting to become the first woman to ever represent Team USA at a Paralympics in wheelchair rugby, a sport so violent it is nicknamed “murderball.” Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Sarah AdamDr. Kerri Morgan (Sarah’s mentor and Paralympic wheelchair track medalist) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 202423 min

S7 Ep 6Nick Mayhugh: Losing my best friends, my grandparents

Paralympic sprinter Nick Mayhugh shares the lessons he learned from his grandfather Bill Mayhugh, a popular radio host, and his grandmother Shirley Culpeper Mayhugh, a performer who was signed by the same agency that represented Marilyn Monroe. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Nick MayhughScott Mayhugh (Nick’s father) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 14, 202426 min

S7 Ep 5Jennifer Lozano: What life in a border town is really like

Jennifer Lozano, nicknamed “the Troublemaker,” started boxing after experiencing bullying, racism and cartel violence splitting her time between Mexico and the border town of Laredo, Texas. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Jennifer LozanoYadhira Lozano (Jennifer’s mother) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 202425 min

S7 Ep 4Jesse Grupper: Helping climbers with disabilities reach new heights

Jesse Grupper, a climber who studied engineering at Tufts and Harvard, designs devices to help children with disabilities participate in climbing. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Jesse GrupperJonathan Grupper (Jesse’s father)Randi Goldberg (NJ Rock Gym)Andrew Chow (Former Peak Potential coach) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 202422 min

S7 Ep 3Kelly Cheng: Beach volleyball’s mental health champion

Kelly Cheng, who has been open about her mental health challenges, started a mentorship program to help the next generation of beach volleyball players prioritize their mental health. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Kelly ChengJordan Cheng (Kelly’s husband and coach)Grace Hong (USC beach volleyball and Kelly’s mentee) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 202420 min

S7 Ep 2Jordan Chiles: Brown girls can excel at gymnastics

Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles explains how the landscape has changed for women of color since she first started doing gymnastics — and what she’s doing to help with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Jordan ChilesMargzetta Frazier (UCLA Gymnastics)Coach Derrin Moore (Founder, Brown Girls Do Gymnastics) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 202423 min

S7 Ep 1Lydia Jacoby: My battle with post-Olympic depression

Lydia Jacoby, who unexpectedly became an Olympic champion as a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, opens up about her battle with post-Olympic depression. Watch the video version of this episode HERE.Hear from:Lydia JacobyMissy Franklin (6-time Olympic medalist)Carol Capitani (Texas women’s swimming and diving head coach)Dr. Michael Gervais (Psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202422 min

Who should you root for at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics?

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My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to some of Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin and NBC's Zena Keita will drop June 12. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning August 14! Watch the video version of the trailer HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20241 min

Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes

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As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenberg discusses leading the charge along with other members of the USWNT to secure equal pay for all women competing in international sporting events, plus shares her thoughts on this year's World Cup, explains why it makes sense to invest in women’s sports and reveals how you can support women’s soccer year-round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 202337 min

Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset

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How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Futbolista recorded in front of a live audience at a Women’s World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, Telemundo and Peacock.Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 20236 min

S6 Ep 10How Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental health

Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide. Hear from:Sophia SmithMichael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod) Episode reporter:Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area) Read more about Sophia's story on NBC Bay Area, On Her Turf, TODAY and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 202322 min

S6 Ep 9How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers. Hear from:Linda CaicedoHerlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother)Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach)Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito) Episode reporter:Jesús Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston)Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 202323 min

S6 Ep 8Naomi Girma: Team USA’s first-gen trailblazer

Naomi Girma, the first player of Ethiopian descent on the U.S. Women’s National Team, hopes to make it easier for first-generation Americans to succeed. Hear from:Naomi GirmaSeble Demissie (Naomi’s mother)Girma Aweke (Naomi’s father) Episode reporter:Darnay Tripp (NBC San Diego)Rigo Villalobos (Telemundo San Diego)Read more about Naomi's story on NBC Bay Area, The Equalizer and On Her Turf.Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 202321 min

S6 Ep 7Panama’s Marta Cox picks up the pieces after losing her mother

Panamanian midfielder Marta Cox, who recently lost her mother unexpectedly, finds ways to keep her mother’s memory alive on the pitch. Hear from:Marta CoxRaiza Gutiérrez (Marta’s longtime coach) Episode reporter:Roxanne Vargas (NBC and Telemundo Miami)Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 202318 min

S6 Ep 6Team USA’s Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez: Am I Mexican enough?

Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez, who are poised to be the only two Mexican Americans to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, are grappling with their hybrid identities. Hear from:Sofia HuertaAshley SanchezKarina Rodríguez (Mexican national team and Ashley’s collegiate teammate)Ralph Sanchez (Ashley’s father) Episode reporter:Annabelle Sedano (NBC and Telemundo Los Angeles)Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 202320 min

S6 Ep 5Call me Estefanía Banini, not the “female Messi”

Argentina’s Estefanía Banini, who is nicknamed the “female Messi,” is using her platform to advocate for equality for female soccer players in Latin America. Hear from:Estefanía BaniniAndrés Cantor (Telemundo Deportes)Eduardo Pérez (Estefanía’s former coach) Episode reporter:Isabella Echeverri (Colombian national team) Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 202331 min

S6 Ep 4Becky Sauerbrunn: Team USA's "moral compass"

World Cup champion Becky Sauerbrunn, who due to injury will not feature in this year’s event, has an important story to tell. Sauerbrunn describes herself as an “introvert,” but she proudly steps out of her comfort zone to advocate for causes she finds important, from trans inclusion to gender equity.Hear from:Becky SauerbrunnChris Mosier (Trailblazing transgender athlete)Zola Short (Becky’s partner)Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder) Episode reporter:Leila Rahimi (NBC Chicago)Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 202323 min

S6 Ep 3Soccer’s silent superstar Christine Sinclair opens up

Canada’s Christine Sinclair, soccer’s all-time international goal scoring leader, has always let her stellar play do the talking for her...until now. Sinclair opens up about gender equity, multiple sclerosis and more. Hear from:Christine SinclairDiana Matheson (Two-time Olympic medalist, Canada)Steph Yang (The Athletic) Episode reporter:Tara Slone (NBC Sports Bay Area)Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 202321 min

S6 Ep 2Crystal Dunn: Soccer's super mom

Team USA’s Crystal Dunn, who returned to competitive soccer less than four months after giving birth to her son Marcel Jean, shares how she juggles her career and motherhood.Hear from:Crystal DunnPierre Soubrier (Crystal’s husband)Dr. Stacy T. Sims (Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist)Episode reporter:Ashley Chaparro (NBC New York and Telemundo 47)Read more about Crystal's story on NBC New York, On Her Turf and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 202321 min

S6 Ep 1Rocky Rodriguez’s complicated American Dream

Costa Rica’s Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S.Hear from:Rocky RodríguezGrettel Cedeño (Rocky’s mother)Sivianni Rodriguez (Rocky’s father)Episode reporter:Valeria Aponte Feliciano (NBC and Telemundo Philadelphia)Read more about Rocky's story on NBC Philadelphia, The Equalizer and On Her Turf. Watch the episode HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 202325 min

Who should you root for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup?

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My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to the World Cup’s most inspiring soccer players and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted in English by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg and in Spanish by Mexico’s Janelly Farías will drop June 14. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 1, 20231 min

S5 Ep 8Ferran Torres: Score by rescuing stray dogs

Ferran Torres (Spain and FC Barcelona), a proud advocate for rescuing stray dogs, is determined to get dogs off the streets through adoption and educationHear from:Ferran Torres (Spain, FC Barcelona)Nikki Tibbles (Founder Wild at Heart Foundation)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 22, 202213 min

S5 Ep 7USMNT: Pass gun reform, now

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team used its platform to demand that Congress do something about gun violence in AmericaHear from:Chris Murphy (U.S. Senator from Connecticut)Alejandro Bedoya (USMNT)Gregg Berhalter (USMNT)Mark McKenzie (USMNT)Chris Richards (USMNT)DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT)Walker Zimmerman (USMNT)Dr. Amy Bass (Manhattanville College)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 21, 202227 min

S5 Ep 6DeAndre Yedlin: Kicking homophobia out of soccer

DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT and Inter Miami CF) is a proud LGBTQ ally who is determined to make soccer more inclusive after hearing homophobic slurs on the pitchHear from:DeAndre YedlinLandon Donovan (USMNT legend and San Diego Loyal SC head coach)Collin Martin (San Diego Loyal SC player)Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 17, 202222 min

S5 Ep 5Mark-Anthony Kaye: Why I stand with single mothers

Mark-Anthony Kaye (Canada and Toronto FC), who was raised by a single mother, is partnering with Single Mothers Outreach to provide single mothers with resources to successfully raise their familiesHear from:Mark-Anthony KayeNovelette Kaye (Mark-Anthony’s mother)Yorleni Sapp (Single Mothers Outreach)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 202219 min

S5 Ep 4José Cifuentes: Educating soccer’s ‘forgotten’ kids

José Cifuentes (Ecuador and LAFC), who had to choose between pursuing soccer or a formal education, wants to make it easier for future generations of soccer players to finish their studiesHear from:José "Cifu" CifuentesCristian Reinoso (Fútbol Estudio)Monserrat Creamer (Former Ecuadorian Minister of Education)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 10, 202221 min

S5 Ep 3Paul Arriola: F--- Cancer

Paul Arriola (USMNT and FC Dallas) shares what he learned about maintaining mental health during a two-year stretch in which he lost two loved ones, had a third diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and suffered a major injury.Hear from:Paul ArriolaAkela Banuelos (Paul’s fiancée)Dr. Stephany Coakley (Sports psychology, Temple University)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 202226 min

S5 Ep 2Chris Richards: Stop Being Racist!

Chris Richards (USMNT and Crystal Palace), who grew up in the city (Birmingham, Alabama) that Martin Luther King, Jr., once called “the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States,” is using his platform to fight racism in soccer Hear from: Chris RichardsMark McKenzie (USMNT and Genk)Chris Gloster (New York City FC)Ken Richards (Chris’ father)Laurent Dubois (University of Virginia history professor)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 202221 min

S5 Ep 1Julián Araujo: Fighting for Farmworkers

Julián Araujo (Mexico and LA Galaxy), who comes from a family of farmworkers, is using his voice to advocate for more equitable policies in the agriculture industryHear from:Julián AraujoLupe Araujo (Julian’s mother)Jorge Araujo (Julian’s father)Diana Tellefson Torres (Executive director of United Farm Workers Foundation)Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 202222 min

Who should you root for at the FIFA World Cup?

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My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to the World Cup’s most inspiring soccer players and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by former Colombian striker Juan Pablo Ángel and LX News host Eric Alvarez will drop November 1 in English and Spanish. Watch the trailer HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 20221 min

S4 Ep 7Colby Stevenson was millimeters away from death

Freeskier Colby Stevenson is thankful to be back on the snow after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a life-threatening car crashHear from:Colby StevensonJohn Michael Fabrizi (Colby’s friend and passenger)Bobby (Colby’s father) and Carol (Colby’s mother)Dr. Billie Schultz (Mayo Clinic Physiatrist)Jimmy Flour (Colby’s architecture teacher)Read more about Colby Stevenson on NBCLX and NBC Sports Boston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 202225 min

S4 Ep 6Team USA battles climate change

Winter athletes including Brock Crouch, Jessie Diggins and David Wise are determined to do something after seeing the effects—and consequences—of climate change first-handHear from:Jessie Diggins (Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist)David Wise (Two-time Olympic ski halfpipe gold medalist)Brock Crouch (Snowboarder)Michael Bennet (U.S. Senator from Colorado)Amy Klobuchar (U.S. Senator from Minnesota)Erik Paulsen (Former Congressman from Minnesota)Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski (Professor at University of New Hampshire and Science Alliance for Protect Our Winters)Daniel Scott (Professor at University of Waterloo)Read more about climate change on NBCLX, NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Olympics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 202223 min

S4 Ep 5Indigenous hockey player Abby Roque competes for more than Team USA

Hockey star Abby Roque will become the first Native American woman to represent the U.S. in ice hockey at a Winter OlympicsHear from:Abby RoqueT.J. Oshie (Washington Capitals right winger)Jim Roque (Abby’s father) and Chief Larry Roque (Abby’s uncle)John Ferroni (Abby’s youth hockey coach)Ted Nolan (former NHL player and coach)Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee (Indigenous hockey expert)Read more about Abby on NBCLX, NBC Chicago and NBC Olympics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 202228 min

S4 Ep 4Curling stars: It is time to diversify the sport

Olympic champion John Shuster, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, USA Curling’s Monica Walker and other curling enthusiasts are teaming up to create pathways to diversify the sportHear from:John Shuster (Two-time Olympic curling medalist)Vernon Davis (Super Bowl champion)Monica Walker (USA Curling national team)Sara Carlsson (Swedish curler)Adriana Camarena (Mexican curler)Dr. Rich Norman (DEI expert)Deb Martin (co-creator of USA Curling's Ice Breakers program)Read more about curling on NBC Olympics, NBCLX and NBC Sports Bay Area Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 12, 202219 min

S4 Ep 3Timothy LeDuc, figure skating’s non-binary trailblazer

Figure skater Timothy LeDuc (they/them), the first openly gay athlete to win a U.S. national pairs title, will become the first publicly out non-binary athlete to compete at a Winter OlympicsHear from:Timothy LeDucAshley Cain-Gribble (Timothy’s figure skating partner)Tara Lipinski (1998 Olympic figure skating champion)Johnny Weir (two-time Olympian)Hudson Taylor (Executive director at Athlete Ally)Erica Rand (Professor at Bates College)Mike (Timothy’s father) and Becky (Timothy’s mother) LeDucRead more about Timothy LeDuc on NBCLX, NBC Bay Area, NBC Olympics and On Her Turf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 5, 202226 min

S4 Ep 2The Winter Olympics’ first Winter

Aerials skier Winter Vinecki, who is set to become the first Winter Olympian named “Winter,” raises money for prostate cancer research to honor her late fatherHear from:Winter VineckiDawn Estelle (Winter’s mother)Dr. Jeffrey Karnes (Mayo Clinic Urology)Read more about Winter Vinecki on NBCLX, NBC Olympics and NBC Chicago Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 15, 202125 min

S4 Ep 1The ShibSibs want to diversify book publishing

Maia and Alex Shibutani already boosted representation on the ice, becoming the first ice dancers of Asian descent to earn an Olympic medal, and now the “ShibSibs,” as they are affectionately called, are determined to increase representation off the ice by writing children’s books with Asian American heroesHear from: Maia and Alex ShibutaniAlex Lee (ShibSibs’ literary agent)Stacey Lee (New York Times bestselling author)Learn more about the ShibSibs on NBCLX and NBCOlympics.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8, 202120 min

Who should you root for at the Winter Olympics?

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The Winter Olympics season of My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to the most inspiring members of Team USA and the issues they champion. New episodes hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian, and NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo will drop Wednesdays beginning December 8. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 20211 min

S3 Ep 5Olympic dreams are no slam dunk

Why Kareem Maddox left his dream job at 30 to pursue another dream—representing Team USA in 3x3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics—and what he’s going to do now that his Olympic dream didn’t work out. Plus, find out how athletes fund their Olympic dreams.Hear from:Kareem MaddoxIman Zaki (Kareem’s mom) and Kareem's younger brother JaySara Nics (Kareem’s Podcast Producer at Universal Content Productions)Lauryn Williams (Olympic champion and certified financial planner at Worth Winning)Chris Smith (Olympics reporter for Sports Business Journal)Also listen to The Greatness, Kareem Maddox's new podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 202120 min

S3 Ep 4Alix Klineman thinks it’s time to destigmatize women’s health, period

Beach volleyball phenom Alix Klineman is not embarrassed to talk about birth control and how she sustains peak athletic performance throughout her menstrual cycleHear from:Alix KlinemanApril Ross (two-time Olympic medalist and Alix’s partner)Teddy Purcell (former NHL player and Alix’s boyfriend)Dr. Georgie Bruivels (Research Scientist and Female Athlete Lead at ORRECO) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 202123 min

S3 Ep 3Caroline Marks’ body positivity journey

Surfing phenom Caroline Marks reveals how she went from a self-conscious 15-year-old rookie to an 18-year-old confident enough to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit IssueHear from:Caroline MarksSarah Marks (Caroline’s mother)Elizabeth Daniels (Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 202118 min

S3 Ep 2World’s fastest epidemiologist Gabby Thomas

Sprinter Gabby Thomas, a Harvard graduate pursuing a master’s in epidemiology at the University of Texas amidst a global pandemic, is determined to make the nation’s healthcare system more equitable for African AmericansHear from:Gabby ThomasEvelynn Hammonds (Harvard Professor)Jennifer Randall (Gabby’s mom and a Professor at UMass Amherst)Read more about Gabby Thomas on NBCLX and On Her Turf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 202121 min

S3 Ep 1Nathan Adrian’s testicular cancer battle

Olympic swimming champion Nathan Adrian is determined to redefine masculinity after being diagnosed with testicular cancerHear from:Nathan AdrianHallie Adrian (Nathan’s wife and former Stanford diver)Rowdy Gaines (3x Olympic champion and NBC Olympics analyst)Dr. Mark Litwin (UCLA Health)For more on Nathan Adrian: https://www.lx.com/tokyo-summer-olympics/everything-just-stopped-olympian-nathan-adrian-on-his-life-changing-battle-with-testicular-cancer/37337/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 2, 202117 min