We are officially at the one year to go mark before the Paris 2024 Olympics starts! That means it's time for a visit from our TKFLASTANI travel expert Ken Hanscom, who's got all of the details on what tickets might still be available, the hotel situation, flights, getting around Paris, and the hospitality houses.

Follow Ken on Twitter (X) and Insta, and if you're on Facebook, join the Paris 2024 Olympics Planning & Preparation group for more advice!

In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison gets into the details of Seoul's mascot Hodori.

In our weekly journey to TKFLASTAN, we have news from:

• Para archer Matt Stutzman
• Shooter Ginny Thrasher
• Author Andrew Maraniss
• Boxer Ginny Fuchs, who's in the latest issue of Women's Fight News
• Former water polo player turned commentator Tony Azevedo
• Commentators Olly Hogben and Rob Snoek

To mark the one year to go announcement, Paris 2024 organizers unveiled the torch and a new celebration space for medallists and fans. In other Paris news, the official Omega countdown clock is out, the cardboard beds are back, and LVMH Group is a sponsor. We've got details on what that all means.

Here in the US, Team USA had a One Year to Go celebration and is giving fans the opportunity to win an Ephemeral made to face tattoo -- register here by August 31, 2024.

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

Photo courtesy of Ken Hanscom.

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