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The Games Odyssey Podcast
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Discover the incredible stories behind the Olympic and Paralympic Games — from the epic and inspirational — to the bizarre and controversial. Starting with the OG (aka Original Games) Olympics in ancient Greece to today’s sprawling sports spectacle, each episode is dedicated to telling the story of the Games and Athletes that have shaped both sports history and history history. So raise the flag, light the cauldron, and join in on the Games Odyssey for a weekly sprint down history lane as hosts Jonathan Jordan and Sarah Patton bring you stories of glory from Olympia to now.
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BONUS: A Trip to the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Feb 6, 202300:17:33Tap to summarizeOpened in 2021, the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is definitely a sight to see. It's the only place (in the US) where you can see all of the Olympic medals displayed from all of the Games, it is the only place you're going to find the legendary "Miracle on Ice" scoreboard displayed, and it's the only place where you yourself can race the great Jesse Owens. Featuring three special guests...Jonathan's wife Christa, his son Kai, and 3-time Paralympic Alpine Skier Tyler "TC" Carter. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice
Transcribe →BONUS: The POW Olympics of World War 2
Jan 25, 202301:06:39Tap to summarizeDespite the cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympic Games due to World War II, after the war, stories emerged of several unofficial Olympic Games being held in the most unlikely of places—German Prisoner of War camps. While few details survive, these “POW Olympics” prove the spirit of Olympism can survive even the darkest of times. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp POW Games memorabilia is a true reflection of the Olympic spirit The Olympics Held Behind Nazi Barbed Wire - HISTORY Olympics behind barbed wire World War Wednesday
Transcribe →REPLAY - The Olympic Games of London 1908: Brits to the Rescue (Ad Free)
Jan 16, 202301:14:37Tap to summarizeIn anticipation of returning to London for the 1948 Summer Olympics in Season 3, we thought it would be fun to first revisit London 1908. Enjoy! What could be worse for the Olympic movement than the disastrous St. Louis Games? How about an actual natural disaster? In 1906, the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius disrupted the plans for the 1908 Olympiad to be hosted in Rome. With less than two years to put together a plan, London rides in to rescue the Games as host city – and sets a new standard for the possibilities of the Olympic Games. From flag protests to the addition of figure skating, London 1908 was truly one for the books. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: 1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia London 1908 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results The History Press | London's first Olympics, 1908 Ralph Rose - Wikipedia 100 meter running deer - Wikipedia Olympic dueling - Wikipedia Duelling at the Olympics | Royal Armouries Video: The 1908 London Olympics Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia John Taylor (athlete) - Wikipedia Henry TAYLOR | Olympics.com Dorothy Katherine CHAMBERS | Olympics.com Melvin SHEPPARD | Olympics.com Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
Transcribe →REPLAY - The Winter Olympics of St. Moritz 1928: A New Era Begins (Ad Free)
Jan 5, 202300:48:18Tap to summarizeIn Season 3, the Olympics will finally return after 12 long years when the Winter Games resurrect at St. Moritz making them the first double-host for the Winter Games. In preparation, this episode is an inter-season replay of our St. Mortiz 1928 episode but ad-free! A new era in Olympic history begins with the first truly standalone Winter Olympics and a new IOC President following Pierre de Coubertin’s retirement. The Winter Games head to the resort town of St. Moritz in Switzerland where the Swiss organizers appear to have everything under control…except for the weather. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results Olympedia – 1928 Winter Olympics Overview 1928 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia HBO Max - Watch "The White Stadium" Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
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The Olympic Story of Jesse Owens: Prejudice & Pride
Dec 26, 202201:11:06Tap to summarizeBorn into a sharecropping family, Jesse Owens found his footing after moving to Ohio and growing up to become “The Buckeye Bullet.” After shattering records in college, he secures his place on the Olympic team where he will then shatter Nazi ideology at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, setting a new gold standard for athletics. Despite his successes, he returns to America to face racial prejudice and discrimination far more difficult to break than any world record. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Watch Olympic Pride, American Prejudice Streaming Online | Peacock Jesse Owens - Wikipedia 1936 Berlin Olympics | Jesse Owens Museum 1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
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The Summer Olympics of Berlin 1936, Part II: Light in the Darkness
Dec 15, 202201:09:36Tap to summarizeAfter surviving the threat of an American boycott, Nazi Germany welcomes a record number of athletes to Berlin for the Summer Olympics in 1936. The two weeks of competition (and propaganda) will prove to be one for the history books - literally - with some of the highest sports drama ever recorded. Victories by athletes like Jesse Owens and the University of Washington 8-man rowing crew will provide a ray of light in an otherwise dark chapter of the Olympic story. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview 1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results The 1936 Olympic torch relay was far from Hitler's Aryan dream | Tom McNab | The Guardian Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
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The Summer Olympics of Berlin 1936, Part I: Dark Clouds
Dec 5, 202201:04:30Tap to summarizeWhen Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party take control of Germany in 1933, they inherit the 1936 Olympic hosting duties, which they decide will provide the perfect opportunity to present Aryan superiority to the world. After “warming up” to their hosting duties during the Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany prepares to have the world’s eyes on them during the Summer Games in Berlin. Racial discrimination, rumors of boycotts, and blatant propaganda efforts cast a dark cloud over the Olympic movement in one of the most infamous sporting events of all time. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview 1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results The 1936 Olympic torch relay was far from Hitler's Aryan dream | Tom McNab | The Guardian Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
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The Winter Olympics of Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936: A Cold Prelude
Nov 25, 202200:52:02Tap to summarizeAfter welcoming Germany back to the Olympics in 1928, the IOC awards the 1936 Olympic hosting duties to Germany in 1931. Two years later, Adolf Hitler comes to power and the Nazis seize control of Germany. The resort town Garmisch-Partenkirchen is then selected to host the Winter Games leading up to the infamous Summer Games in Berlin 1936, injecting their politics into the Olympic movement. The IV Olympiad would feature some old favorites from prior Games, the addition of alpine skiing to the program, and a British conspiracy in the ice hockey tournament. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results 1936 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia Olympedia – 1936 Winter Olympics Overview
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Top Ten(ish) Olympic & Paralympic Mascots
Nov 15, 202201:09:26Tap to summarizeLove 'em, hate 'em, or indifferent to 'em, there is some interesting history and stories behind the Olympic and Paralympic mascots. In this wildcard episode, we do an overview of the history of Olympic and Paralympic mascot tradition by presenting Sarah's Top Ten (or so) list of mascots and their historical significance to the Olympic/Paralympic movement. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Olympics.com Summer Olympic Mascots Shuey Rhon Rhon - Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Mascot | IPC Winter Olympic Mascots
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The Summer Olympics of Los Angeles 1932: Great Depression and Great Innovation
Nov 5, 202201:08:12Tap to summarizeAfter being told “Wait your turn” back in 1928, Los Angeles gets the chance to host the Summer Olympics for the first time in 1932. But when the Great Depression hits the global economy in 1930, neither the City of Angels nor the Olympic movement are immune from its effects. Despite this, Los Angeles would introduce several innovations that are still a part of the Olympic movement to this day, even if their impact would be somewhat overshadowed by the 1936 Games in Berlin. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast page On Twitter Games Odyssey On Instagram Games Odyssey And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results Olympic Games Alpinism Prize Olympedia – 1932 Summer Olympics Overview 1932 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia 1932 Olympic Games Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
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