Keep the Flame Alive

The heat is still on here in Paris–and it's brutal. We're sticking to indoor sports for the time being, but that doesn't mean we can avoid the oppressive heat while we wander around venues. Alison went on the hunt for a pharmacie to find a sore throat remedy and lingered in the coolness of the badminton venue. Meanwhile, Jill scored some Paris Media Center condoms and had a real lunch before discovering the toilet situation at Arena Sud and fearing for her life at the volleyball venue. Plus, it's the magical hour of vacuuming somewhere!

The sports on today's program are:

• Archery
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Basketball 3X3
• Beach Volleyball
• BMX Racing
• Boxing
• Canoe Slalom
• Fencing
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Plus we see how TKFLASTAN fared today in the heat.

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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It was a scorcher of a day both weather-wise and on the playing field….and some TKFLASTANIs got burned. Both Jill and Alison had issues with the extremely hot weather here–Jill wandered around the Urban Park concept at Place de la Concorde trying to find the media center, and Alison burned her backside at Beach Volleyball.

Other than that, it was a great day of competition, with France's hero of the Games, swimmer Leon Marchand bringing home more hardware. Plus, action in:

• Archery
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Basketball 3×3
• Beach Volleyball
• BMX Freestyle
• Boxing
• Canoe Slalom
• Diving
• Equestrian Dressage
• Fencing
• Football
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Triathlon
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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It's Day 4 of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, and the heat is on–literally! Broiling temps outside meant it was an indoors day for us–but did we still sweat through our clothes? Of course!

Jill was at badminton for group play, then squeezed into the top of the press tribune for the women's team artistic gymnastics final, where she had to perform some of her own gymnastics just to watch the competition. Meanwhile, Alison went to table tennis and volleyball, where she had a TBach sighting.

We run down the day's competition, which includes:

• Archery
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Basketball
• 3X3
• Beach Volleyball
• BMX Freestyle
• Canoe Slalom
• Fencing
• Football
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Rowing
• Rugby Sevens
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Skateboarding
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Plus, another installment of everyone's new favorite segment: Toilet Talk.

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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It's Day 3 of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, and the excitement is everywhere--except on the tram that Alison was stuck on. We talk transportation, venue commutes, as well as more about daily life here in France. Plus, Jill got a tour of Champions Park and has the lowdown on this new addition to the Games.

The sports on today's program are:

• Archery
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Boxing
• Canoe Slalom
• Diving
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Mountain Biking
• Rowing
• Rugby Sevens
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Don't forget - the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us -- and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. Our researcher is Annalee Deabel. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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It's Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, and the athletes do not disappoint! A dynasty continues, the French fans get behind their team, and there's an all-TKFLASTAN fencing final. We've got all of the results for the day as well as more adventures from Paris.

The sports on today's program are:

• Archery
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Boxing
• Canoe Slalom
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Football
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Mountain Biking
• Rowing
• Rugby Sevens
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Skateboarding
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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The rain put a damper on most of today's action, but that hasn't stopped the athletes! We experienced amazing competitions today and have results and news from:

• Artistic Gymnastics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Boxing
• Canoe Slalom
• Diving
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Football
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Road Cycling
• Rowing
• Rugby 7s
• Shooting
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Plus we learn about a French theater tradition that's spilled over into sports, and dish on the celebrities we've seen here in Paris!

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel.

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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Let the Games begin! We've just experienced the most unique Opening Ceremonies in Olympic history. We break it down from two perspectives--Jill was on the Seine for the show (in the rain), and Alison was at a watch party. Who had the better time?

Don't forget - the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us -- and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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It's Day -1 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and one tournament is nearly over! More sports join in on the action, and we've got results from:

• Archery
• Football
• Handball
• Rugby Sevens

Alison went to a ton of press conferences today and has reports from:

• USA Basketball
• World Aquatics
• Word Anti-Doping Agency
• International Testing Agency

Plus, Jill covered a party for the K-9 cops and dogs here from around the world.

And we get started on toilet talk! Some of these toilettes are really small (that red bit on the left is Jill's shirt):

Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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Even though the cauldron isn't lit, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have begun! We've got pre-Opening Ceremonies action in:

• Football
• Rugby Sevens

Find out how TKFLASTANI Perry Baker and Team USA fare in their first two games of the group stage. Plus, we can tell you what goes on in the stadium that you can't see at home! If you're still planning on coming to Paris, we'll tell you what to look out for!

We also have an update on our personal safety in the neighborhood around our hotel. What's the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee's response?

Plus, we have many adventures to share with you, including (but not limited to):

• Jill hung out with French president Emmanuel Macron
• Alison got to tour the Athletes' Village
• Jill went out to Bretagne to visit Doudou et Compagnie's factory that's making the Phryges for the podium, as well as some limited edition varieties

And, there's even more news:

• The IOC provisionally announced the host cities for the Winter 2030 and 2034 Olympics
• The Canadian women's soccer team coaching staff is in hot water
• The Opening Ceremony dancers are no longer striking

Don't forget - the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us -- and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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We have made it to Paris, but first it's the last of our Team USA Media Summit! We're talking with:

• Sport climbers Brooke Rabatou and Jesse Grupper
• Taekwondo fighter CJ Nickolas
• Badminton player Beiwan Zhang
• Weightlifters Jourdan Delacruz and Hampton Morris
• Archer Casey Kaufhold
• Shooter Mary Tucker
• Triathlete Morgan Pearson
• Modern Pentathlete Jess Davis Savner

Then we've got news from Paris:

• Travel issues
• What our hotel is like
• Safety issues with the neighborhood we were assigned to
• The Paris Media Center and its tours
• Riding the Wave! If you're interested in doing this, check out Wave in Paris
• If you're coming to Paris for the Games, be sure to check out the Terrasse des Jeux!

Daily coverage starts Wednesday, so be sure to get our Paris 2024 Viewing Guide to help you plan your schedule!

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

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

***

Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

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