Para Sport Nation

On this episode, we chat with Chrissy Molnar, a member of the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Team, who helped secure a bronze medal at the 2025 World Wheelchair Curling Championship. Chrissy shares her journey into wheelchair curling, the strong team chemistry within the national squad, and gives us an inside look at her training leading up to the 2026 Paralympic Games. Alex and Nathan also share some bold Milano-Cortina hot takes.

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On this episode, Will Stephens of Trailer Park Sports Network (TPSN) joins the show to discuss his mission to shine a spotlight on some of the more under covered sports. How does he choose the sports he covers? Where did his desire to cover para sports come from? What type of feedback has he received with his fun and informative coverage? Will shares all this and more!

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On this episode, two-time Paralympic snowboarder Sandrine Hemel joins the show to share insights into the ongoing season. She also touches on the last major event of the year happening at Big White in B.C., the importance of competitions one year out from the 2026 Paralympic Games, and the comradery amongst the Canadian Para Snowboard team.

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On this episode, we dive into the first-ever College/University Sitting Volleyball Invitational, hosted by Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario. Scott Dennis, the Director of Athletics & Recreation, joins us to share the story behind this groundbreaking event. He discusses the inspiration for creating the tournament, the community's enthusiastic response, and Durham College’s commitment to expanding their adaptive sport offerings.

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On this episode, Co-Founder Antyush Bollini and Program Manager Bree Fraser of OneCourt join the show to discuss their groundbreaking assistive technology that’s making live sports more accessible to fans who are Blind or Low Vision. Described as “braille for sports,” their device is revolutionizing the way Blind fans experience games. Antyush and Bree share insights into how the technology works, their exciting partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA, and what’s next for OneCourt.

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On this episode, Alex and Nathan recap the 2025 Invictus Games which took place in Vancouver. Nathan was on the ground covering the event and gathered a few interviews of athletes and organizers. Nathan also shares his own personal experiences of being at the games, including being at the Closing Ceremony.

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Paralympian and sports nutritionist Keely Shaw joins the show to discuss her career in cycling, as well as her expertise in sports nutrition. More specifically, sports nutrition for para-athletes. What type of research has been done for para sport nutrition? How does nutrition differ for para-athletes? Keely shares her insights!

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Danielle Ellis, a three-time Paralympian and captain of the Canadian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team joins the show to discuss her recently announced retirement. They discuss how she got her start in sitting volleyball, the incredible accomplishments over her 12 year career, and what's next for her in life.

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In this episode of Para Sport Nation, hosts Alex and Nathan sit down with Para swimmer Shelby Newkirk from Saskatoon, recently named Saskatchewan’s Female Athlete of the Year for 2024. 

Shelby reflects on her remarkable career year, including breaking a world record and earning a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics. She also shares her journey into swimming and the significance of joining a club with other disabled swimmers.

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On this episode of Para Sport Nation, eleven-time Paralympic medalist Mark Arendz joins Alex and Nathan to discuss his recent triumphs at the World Cup and World Championships. Mark shares his thoughts on the significance of competitions one year out from the 2026 Paralympic Games and reflects on his experience competing in Val di Fiemme, Italy, the 2026 Games venue for Para Biathlon.

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