The Games Odyssey Podcast

By Wordrobe Media

Discover the incredible stories behind the Olympic and Paralympic Games — from the epic and inspirational — to the bizarre and controversial. Starting with the OG (aka Original Games) Olympics in anci... more

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February 06, 2023 BONUS: A Trip to the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Opened in 2021, the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is definitely a sight to see. It's the only place (in the US) where you can see all of the Olympic medals displayed from all of the Games, it is the only place you're going to find the legendary "Miracle on Ice" scoreboard displayed, and it's the only place where you yourself can race the great Jesse Owens. Featuring three special guests...Jonathan's wife Christa, his son Kai, and 3-time Paralympic Alpine Skier Tyler "TC" Carter.
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18min
January 25, 2023 BONUS: The POW Olympics of World War 2
Despite the cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympic Games due to World War II, after the war, stories emerged of several unofficial Olympic Games being held in the most unlikely of places—German Prisoner of War camps. While few details survive, these “POW Olympics” prove the spirit of Olympism can survive even the darkest of times.
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Sources:
Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp
POW Games memorabilia is a true reflection of the Olympic spirit
The Olympics Held Behind Nazi Barbed Wire - HISTORY
Olympics behind barbed wire
World War Wednesday
...more
1h 7min
January 16, 2023 REPLAY - The Olympic Games of London 1908: Brits to the Rescue (Ad Free)
In anticipation of returning to London for the 1948 Summer Olympics in Season 3, we thought it would be fun to first revisit London 1908. Enjoy!
What could be worse for the Olympic movement than the disastrous St. Louis Games? How about an actual natural disaster? In 1906, the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius disrupted the plans for the 1908 Olympiad to be hosted in Rome. With less than two years to put together a plan, London rides in to rescue the Games as host city – and sets a new standard for the possibilities of the Olympic Games. From flag protests to the addition of figure skating, London 1908 was truly one for the books.

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Sources:
1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
London 1908 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
The History Press | London's first Olympics, 1908
Ralph Rose - Wikipedia
100 meter running deer - Wikipedia
Olympic dueling - Wikipedia
Duelling at the Olympics | Royal Armouries
Video: The 1908 London Olympics
Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
John Taylor (athlete) - Wikipedia
Henry TAYLOR | Olympics.com
Dorothy Katherine CHAMBERS | Olympics.com
Melvin SHEPPARD | Olympics.com
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
1h 15min
January 05, 2023 REPLAY - The Winter Olympics of St. Moritz 1928: A New Era Begins (Ad Free)
In Season 3, the Olympics will finally return after 12 long years when the Winter Games resurrect at St. Moritz making them the first double-host for the Winter Games. In preparation, this episode is an inter-season replay of our St. Mortiz 1928 episode but ad-free!
A new era in Olympic history begins with the first truly standalone Winter Olympics and a new IOC President following Pierre de Coubertin’s retirement. The Winter Games head to the resort town of St. Moritz in Switzerland where the Swiss organizers appear to have everything under control…except for the weather.
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Sources:
St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
Olympedia – 1928 Winter Olympics Overview
1928 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia
HBO Max - Watch "The White Stadium"
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
49min
December 26, 2022 The Olympic Story of Jesse Owens: Prejudice & Pride
Born into a sharecropping family, Jesse Owens found his footing after moving to Ohio and growing up to become “The Buckeye Bullet.” After shattering records in college, he secures his place on the Olympic team where he will then shatter Nazi ideology at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, setting a new gold standard for athletics. Despite his successes, he returns to America to face racial prejudice and discrimination far more difficult to break than any world record.
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Sources:
Watch Olympic Pride, American Prejudice Streaming Online | Peacock
Jesse Owens - Wikipedia
1936 Berlin Olympics | Jesse Owens Museum
1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
1h 12min
December 15, 2022 The Summer Olympics of Berlin 1936, Part II: Light in the Darkness
After surviving the threat of an American boycott, Nazi Germany welcomes a record number of athletes to Berlin for the Summer Olympics in 1936. The two weeks of competition (and propaganda) will prove to be one for the history books - literally - with some of the highest sports drama ever recorded. Victories by athletes like Jesse Owens and the University of Washington 8-man rowing crew will provide a ray of light in an otherwise dark chapter of the Olympic story.
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Sources:
Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview
1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
The 1936 Olympic torch relay was far from Hitler's Aryan dream | Tom McNab | The Guardian
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
1h 10min
December 05, 2022 The Summer Olympics of Berlin 1936, Part I: Dark Clouds
When Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party take control of Germany in 1933, they inherit the 1936 Olympic hosting duties, which they decide will provide the perfect opportunity to present Aryan superiority to the world. After “warming up” to their hosting duties during the Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany prepares to have the world’s eyes on them during the Summer Games in Berlin. Racial discrimination, rumors of boycotts, and blatant propaganda efforts cast a dark cloud over the Olympic movement in one of the most infamous sporting events of all time.

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Sources:
Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview
1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
The 1936 Olympic torch relay was far from Hitler's Aryan dream | Tom McNab | The Guardian
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
1h 5min
November 25, 2022 The Winter Olympics of Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936: A Cold Prelude
After welcoming Germany back to the Olympics in 1928, the IOC awards the 1936 Olympic hosting duties to Germany in 1931. Two years later, Adolf Hitler comes to power and the Nazis seize control of Germany. The resort town Garmisch-Partenkirchen is then selected to host the Winter Games leading up to the infamous Summer Games in Berlin 1936, injecting their politics into the Olympic movement. The IV Olympiad would feature some old favorites from prior Games, the addition of alpine skiing to the program, and a British conspiracy in the ice hockey tournament.
Show Notes:
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Sources:
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
1936 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia
Olympedia – 1936 Winter Olympics Overview
...more
53min
November 15, 2022 Top Ten(ish) Olympic & Paralympic Mascots
Love 'em, hate 'em, or indifferent to 'em, there is some interesting history and stories behind the Olympic and Paralympic mascots. In this wildcard episode, we do an overview of the history of Olympic and Paralympic mascot tradition by presenting Sarah's Top Ten (or so) list of mascots and their historical significance to the Olympic/Paralympic movement.

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Sources:
Olympics.com
Summer Olympic Mascots
Shuey Rhon Rhon - Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Mascot | IPC
Winter Olympic Mascots
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1h 10min
November 05, 2022 The Summer Olympics of Los Angeles 1932: Great Depression and Great Innovation
After being told “Wait your turn” back in 1928, Los Angeles gets the chance to host the Summer Olympics for the first time in 1932. But when the Great Depression hits the global economy in 1930, neither the City of Angels nor the Olympic movement are immune from its effects. Despite this, Los Angeles would introduce several innovations that are still a part of the Olympic movement to this day, even if their impact would be somewhat overshadowed by the 1936 Games in Berlin.
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Sources:
Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
Olympic Games Alpinism Prize
Olympedia – 1932 Summer Olympics Overview
1932 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
1932 Olympic Games
Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs
...more
1h 9min

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