Episode 53 - Dr Jonathan Finnoff
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2y ago
Get all your covid vaccine questions answered by Dr. Jon Finnoff! We ask why he is encouraging everyone who might be going to Tokyo to get their shot(s). And we find out what might keep athletes from getting into Japan. Stay for the games at the end, especially if you are into free stuff! #OneShotForGold #TeamUSA #OpGold More information: www.teamusa.org/coronavirus-updates World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/ Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov ..read more
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Episode 52 - Lacey Is Your Friend (feat. Lacey Henderson)
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by Inside ParaSport
2y ago
Team USA Paralympic Long-jumper Lacey Henderson discusses the power of self-acceptance, personal brand building, the importance of laugher, her budding stand-up comedy career, and why it's a good time to be an amputee. If you want more Lacey be sure to check out her podcast, Picked Last in Gym Class. Or follow her on Instagram (@LaceyIsYourFriend) and Twitter (@lacesyourfriend) and her website: laceyjhenderson.com Btw, she's also a person ..read more
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Episode 51 - Blake Leeps for the Olympics
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2y ago
USA Track & Field Paralympian Blake Leeper, a T62 classification double amputee with both silver and bronze medals, is also an Olympic hopeful. He's embarked on a journey to prove maybe an impossible thing - that his legs don't actually give him an advantage competing with able-bodied athletes. You might be asking: Wasn't this already proven by the infamous Oscar Pistorius? You might think so, but there's a lot more to the story ..read more
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Episode 50 - Katie & Kelly's Anniversary-Reunion
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2y ago
50th EPISODE After taking a long break from recording, Katie & Kelly catch-up on life. We get pretty excited about our list of topics for the day, which includes the lone mention of Paralympians in The Weight of Gold (HBO's movie about Olympian mental health), The Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act, the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, a little inside scoop on Rising Phoenix (Netflix film featuring the history of the Paralympics), and Airbnb's Olympic and Paralympic Experiences. Plus, we give a shout out to Joe Delagrave for his weekly Captain's Ch ..read more
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Episode 49 - Brad Snyder Basks in the Newlywed Glow
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2y ago
Brad Snyder returns to the show a newlywed. We ask about the chaotic end to the season, and how shelter-in-place training is going. We then get into some more substantial topics: the significance of moving the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021, and how being married has changed everything for the better. Follow Brad via his website: bradsnyder.us and on Twitter: @BradSnyderUSA ..read more
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Episode 48 - Allysa Seely Bares it All (Again)
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2y ago
We catch-up with US Paralympian Allysa Seely as she is headed out for a socially-distant camping trip. She explains her disability, and then we discuss intentional misrepresentation and the ways it impacts her career in Paratriathlon and the entire Paralympic movement. We also get insight into the ESPN Body Issue. Follow Allysa (and service dog Mowgli) on Instagram (@triallysa) and Facebook (@allysaseely ..read more
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Episode 47 - Steve Serio Finally Gets Gryffindor
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2y ago
Pre-COVID, we chat with Steve Serio, the GOAT of US Men's Wheelchair Basketball, according to his teammates. We ask him to fill us in on why wheelchair basketball might be removed from the Paralympic program. (Hint: classification) Other topics include how his team is adapting to the pressures of being the reigning Paralympic champions, what's changed in the NWBA over the course of his career, playing ball professionally in Europe, his Toyota sponsorship, the Nike FlyEase shoes, and NBA All-Star Weekend. Follow Steve: Facebook & Instagram: @steveserio11 ..read more
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Episode 46 - Evan Slides into a Team Sport
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2y ago
Evan O'Hanlon, a wildly successful Paralympic Track & Field sprinter now aiming to make Olympic history, is our first Australian guest. We chat with him (pre-Covid) about the state of the Paralympic movement in Australia and his move to the Czech Republic. He reveals why this all seems (mostly) perfectly normal to his wife and family. He talks about being on a team sport, trying to keep his disability a secret from his new mates and coaches, and how he adapts to compete with athletes who do not have a disability. Follow Evan on Instagram and Twitter: @evanohanlon ..read more
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Episode 45 - Mr. Peacock Meets the Neighbor
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2y ago
Keith Gabel, aka Grizzly Gabel, talks mental health, mindfulness and resilience. No stranger to trauma, he shares his powerful story and the goals that drove him to defy expectations and find success. He's a two-time Paralympic medalist and XGames snowboarder. In the silly questions he demonstrates some unique skills. Well, we thought they were unique for a moment anyway. Follow Keith on Facebook @keithgabel and Instagram @grizzlygabel ..read more
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Episode 44 - Melissa's Inside Joke with a former US President
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2y ago
Melissa Stockwell talks about giving back to her community during the pandemic, starting Dare2Tri, and of course, being a mom and an athlete. Plus, we ask what it's like to be friends with a US President. Follow Melissa: @mstockwell01 on Instagram. Follow Dare2Tri on Twitter: @dare2tri ..read more
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