Heading into World Cup #4, 2014 Olympian and head of development Aidan Kelly comes on to discuss the path from youth athlete to Olympian.

Two-time luge Olympian Matt Mortensen discusses World Cup #3 on today's episode. We also chat about athlete mental health, weather, climate change and the sustainability of the Olympics.

A special episode all about safety and security. What are we doing to keep USA Luge athletes safe during this pandemic? What is Safesport and why is it important?

Another important component to safety is the financial security of our organization. The U.S. Luge Foundation ensures stability of USA Luge and its athletes.On Giving Tuesday, make a donation to the Foundation at www.usaluge.org

Olympic Bronze Medalist Erin Hamlin chats about last week’s race in Beijing and the upcoming race this weekend in Sochi, Russia. The US is ready to hit the ground running at the second luge World Cup of the season, where they will all be attempting to qualify for the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Olympic silver medalist Gordy Sheer is on the podcast today to help Brenna preview this weekend's highly anticipated luge world cup in China. 

Luge headlines, social media, a check-in from head coach Robert Fegg and an analysis of training times will help everyone get up to speed for the first Olympic qualifier of the season.

1988 Olympian and technical program director Jon Owen describes all the work that goes into luge sleds.

Over a four year period, many people and organizations from athletes, coaches, sponsors and partners, play a role in creating the sleds you will see in the Olympics this February.

Catch up with the first-ever U.S. women's doubles luge team! Maya Chan and Reannyn Weiler hope to represent the United States at the Olympics in 2026 if the International Olympic Committee votes on the discipline to be included in the Games.

Catch up with Junior National Team coach Pat Anderson to hear what is in store for the juniors this year.

So it begins... The '21-22 season is just about to begin and that means Olympic Team selection.Listen in as Mark Grimmette, USA Luge sports program director, explains how athletes can make the 2022 Olympic Team. The policy discussed can be found here: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-luge/rules-and-policies

A brief update on the track in Koenigssee, Germany after it was damaged by heavy rains and flooding.

Also, listen to what doubles luge driver Dana Kellogg is doing this summer to be in the best shape to make his first Olympic team.

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