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Keep the Flame Alive

Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown

Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You"ve found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz, for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes, coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don"t find anywhere else. Tune in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We"re your cure for your Olympics Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT.

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24:10

Episode 232: Lightning Round with Steve Emt, Jayson...

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2022/04/14

It's time for another Lightning Round! This week we showcase our "quickfire" questions with three athletes who were in the mix for going to Beijing 2022: Wheelchair curler Steve Emt, doubles luger Jayson Terdiman and biathlete Clare Egan. Learn about their earliest memories of the Games and their favorite souvenirs. Visit Steve's website: http://www.steveemt.com Follow Steve on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.emt Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephen.emt LinkedIn:

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01:15:53

Episode 231: Tom Kelly on Albertville 1992, Plus,...

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2022/04/07

Now that we're back from Beijing 2022, we're able to restart our history segment. This year we're focusing on the Albertville 1992 Winter Games, and what better way to reboot this bit than by chatting with ski historian Tom Kelly. Tom shares some of the big skiing stories of these Games, including the demonstration sport that turned deadly. Plus, the Paris 2024 Olympic schedule has been released. We take a look at the amazing weekend of sports it's slated to have. Have you wondered how much it

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01:16:18

Episode 230: Now that We're Home from Beijing....Pt. 2

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2022/04/01

It's Part 2 of our contributor roundtable with Book Club Claire and Superfan Sarah, with more hot takes on the Beijing 2022 Olympics and Paralympics. Plus, Jill has a story she's been waiting seven weeks to tell. Heading to TKFLASTAN to check in on Team Keep the Flame Alive, we have news from: Erin Jackson Clare Egan Felicity Passon Kelly Claes Alex Diebold In our Games updates, there's news from: Paris 2024 - that venue plan isn't looking so good now Milan-Cortina 2026 - do we have a leader?

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01:15:27

Episode 229: Beijing 2022 - Now that We're...

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2022/03/24

We are back from Beijing, so it's time to talk about all of the things we couldn't get to while we were in China! Coming along for the fun are contributors Book Club Claire and Superfan Sarah. We talk with them about the US experience vs. the China experience, as well as: More bus issues A scare at the airport The Russia situation The "Green" Games So much security Entering and leaving the warm embrace of the Closed Loop Plus, our regular features are back! We head to TKFLASTAN for news from

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36:25

Episode 228: Film Buff Fran on "Eddie the Eagle"

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2022/03/17

Jill and Alison are on their way home from the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics, and a long flight is a perfect time to catch up on movies, so we thought it would be good to have another session of Movie Club with Film Buff Fran. This time, we're talking about the 2015 film "Eddie the Eagle," a biopic on the surprise star of the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards. How well does it tell Edwards' story? Listen to find out!

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47:31

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 10

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2022/03/13

Although it seems like they just started, the snowflame has been extinguished, and the Beijing 2022 Paralympics are over. We cover the final day of competition as well as the Closing Ceremonies – how does this show stack up to the rest? Sports on today’s schedule: Para Alpine Skiing – Men’s slalom Para Cross-Country Skiing – Relays Para Ice Hockey – Gold medal game For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1GG RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN: This show does cost money to

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39:21

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 9

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2022/03/13

We’re at the penultimate day of the Paralympics, which means we’re at the medal rounds of the team competitions. We’re also saying good-bye to our volunteer friends at the venues—and in Alison’s case, that means taking pictures and signing autographs. Sports on today’s schedule: Para Alpine Skiing – Women’s slalom Para Cross-Country Skiing – 10K/7.5K free Para Ice Hockey – Bronze medal game Wheelchair Curling – Gold medal game For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit:

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39:59

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 8

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2022/03/12

It’s Day 8 of the Beijing 2022 Paralympics – competition may be winding down, but our adventures in Beijing are certainly not! Jill’s in Beijing for para ice hockey and wheelchair curling, while Alison’s out in Zhangjiakou for an adventure at para snowboard. Sports on today’s schedule: Para Alpine Skiing – Giant slalom Para Biathlon – Men’s and women’s individual Para Ice Hockey – Semifinals and 5th/6th place Para Snowboard – Women’s and men’s banked slalom Wheelchair Curling – Semifinals and

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37:48

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 7

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2022/03/11

It’s Day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Paralympics, and well, Jill and Alison lose it over a transportation story. What could have possibly gone wrong this time? Sports on today’s schedule: Para Alpine Skiing – Giant Slalom Wheelchair Curling – End of the round robin tournament For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1GA RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN: This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been extremely generous in supporting us through the

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35:04

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 6

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2022/03/10

It’s Day 6 of the Beijing 2022 Paralympics! Jill and Alison are both in Beijing today for Wheelchair Curling and Para Ice Hockey Playoffs (with Alison’s new Czech friend, who, we find out, does have a name!). Plus, Jill had a fun Shoey Rhon Rhon moment in the mountains that she forgot to mention, and we learn how involved it is to make curling ice. Sports on today’s schedule: Para Cross-Country Skiing – Women’s and men’s sprints Para Ice Hockey – Qualifying finals Wheelchair Curling – Round robin

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42:09

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 5

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2022/03/09

It’s Day 5 of the Beijing 2022 Paralympics - Jill’s back in the mountains for para biathlon. Alison interviews Shuey Rhon Rhon and has a field day at para ice hockey with her new Czech friend! Sports on today’s schedule: Para Biathlon – Women’s and men’s 10K Para Ice Hockey – Group play Wheelchair Curling – Round robin action For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gw RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN! This show does cost money to produce, and while our listeners have been

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46:32

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 4

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2022/03/08

Jill has one of her best days up at Zhangjiakou, thanks to para snowboard cross in-house announcer Oscar, and it’s Alison vs. the Mountain in Yangqin. Who will win? Today’s sport schedule includes: Para Alpine Skiing – Super Combined Para Cross-Country Skiing – Men’s 20K Classic and women’s 15K Classic Para Snowboard – Cross finals Wheelchair Curling – Round Robin Action For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gu RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN! This show does cost money to

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31:49

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 3

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2022/03/07

Today was Alison’s first trip to Zhangjiakou, and she made an important self-discovery: It’s not the transportation to the venue that’s the issue. Getting around the venue is where she really gets lost. We got to see Paralympic legend Oksana Masters in action today at Para Cross Country Skiing. Today’s schedule includes: Para Alpine Skiing – Super-G Para Cross-Country Skiing – Long Distance – Sitting Para Ice Hockey – Group play Para Snowboard Cross – Qualifications Wheelchair Curling – Round Robin

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55:09

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 2

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2022/03/06

It’s the first full day of Paralympic competition at Beijing 2022. Jill and Alison scope out the Beijing venues and games, and Alison almost can’t find her way out of the Ice Cube. Sports on today’s schedule: Para Alpine Skiing – Downhill. Paralympian v. the Mountain. Who wins today? Para Biathlon – A big day for Team Ukraine Para Ice Hockey – Some shocking score differentials Wheelchair Curling – Our TKFLASTANI Steve Emt gets started For a transcript of today's episode, visit:

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53:50

Beijing 2022: Paralympics - Day 1

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2022/03/05

The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics are officially open! We break down the Opening Ceremony, including our takes on the performances, the country uniforms and Andrew Parsons' impassioned speech. Get ready for Paralympic fun! For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Go 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

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42:13

Episode 227: Beijing 2022 Paralympics Preview

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2022/03/04

Alison has made it to Beijing just in time for big breaking news from the International Paralympic Committee about the participation of Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) and Belarus in the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics. Plus, Jill covers the torch relay and Alison shares how Beijing is different than other big cities. 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

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46:17

Episode 226: Listeners on the Beijing 2022 Olympics

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2022/02/24

We have a little bit of time before the Paralympics kicks in, so we wanted to hear from you, our listeners, on what you thought of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Along with our great listener calls -- how do you wean a toddler off of wanting to sing the national anthem ad nauseum? -- we've got another doping positive from Beijing. And we've got news from Paris 2024 and Milan-Cortina 2026. For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://flamealivepod.com/2022/02/23/episode226 Thank you so much

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51:46

Beijing 2022: Olympics - Day 17

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2022/02/21

The snowflame has been extinguished! The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are over! We've got the results of the final day of competition, including a hot take on whether men should really be competing in long distance cross-country skiing events. Plus our take on the Closing Ceremonies and saying a tearful good-bye to Bing Dwen Dwen. Today's sports schedule includes: Alpine Skiing - Mixed team parallel Bobsled - The end of the 4-man competition Cross-Country Skiing - Women's 30K mass start free

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49:39

Beijing 2022: Olympics - Day 16

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2022/02/20

It's the last full day of competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics! The mountain is back up to its tricks, we're understanding the speed skating mass start race, and there's drama on the ice. Today's sports schedule includes: Bobsleigh (Bobsled) - beginning of the 4-man; conclusion of the 4-woman Cross-Country Skiing - distance races Curling - Men's gold medal/women's bronze medal Figure Skating - Pairs free skate Freestyle Skiing - Men's freeski halfpipe Ice Hockey - Men's bronze medal game

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49:32

Beijing 2022: Olympics - Day 15

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2022/02/19

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

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