This is episode 327. The Academy Awards are this weekend, so what better way to celebrate than with the Keep the Flame Alive Movie Club? Film Buff Fran is here to talk about the newest Olympic major motion picture The Boys in the Boat. Based on the book by Daniel James Brown and directed by George Clooney, it tells the story of the 8-man boat on the US men's rowing team and their uphill quest for gold at the Berlin 1936 Olympics.

If you've seen it, let us know what you thought of it!

Also in this episode, we dust off our Tokyo 2020 music for a follow-up about the Belorussian coach who sent home athletics sprinter Krystisina Tsimanouskaya.

We have tons of news about Paris 2024! The opening ceremony on the Seine with free tickets for hundreds of thousands of people has gotten an audience makeover--tickets now are being given out by invitation only and all ticket holders will have to go through security checks.

The Athletes Village is now complete--mostly on time and on budget! We've got the details.

The Paris 2024 official posters have been released! Created by illustrator Ugo Gattoni, the two posters can be combined into a single image, making it the first diptych in Games history.

Plus, so much hospitality house news! Will you apply to volunteer at Team NL House or Team NZ House (go Silver Ferns!)? Will you get VIP tickets to Club France?

Also from the follow-up file, the justice system works quickly in France, and the surfingnovela has another installment.

In TKFLASTAN news, we hear from:

• Bobsledder Bree Walker
• Pole vaulter Katie Moon
• Para powerlifter Louise Sugden
• Speed skater Erin Jackson
• Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea
• Author Andrew Maraniss

For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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