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- Introducing… Rising Phoenix: What Does it Take?
What exactly does it take to become an elite Paralympian? Paralympic silver medallist Matt “The Armless Archer” Stutzman and track and field legend Michael Johnson know what it takes to succeed at the highest level. They chat about their new podcast Rising Phoenix: What Does It Take? and what to expect from the Paralympic Games this summer.
Across eight episodes, these sporting friends will meet some of the most talented Paralympians in the world. They’ll ask “what it takes” to make it at the highest level of Paralympic sport.
In this introductory episode, we find out how Michael and Matt first met, just how much they enjoy making each other laugh, why they want to do this podcast series together and what happens when you Google: “How to teach an armless man to shoot a bow”.
Brought to you by the creators of Emmy Award winning Rising Phoenix. Supported by global partners Procter & Gamble - the makers of Oral-B, Pampers and Gillette Venus - and adidas.
This is a Persephonica production in partnership with Harder Than You Think.
Hosts: Michael Johnson and Matt Stutzman
Producers: Marilyn Rust and Calum Campbell
Director of Video: Oliver Geraghty
Executive Producers: Greg Nugent and Ellie Clifford
The podcast’s soundtrack is titled “Rising Phoenix” - Written by Daniel Pemberton, Keith Jones, Toni Hickman and George Doman. Performed by Daniel Pemberton, Toni Hickman, georgetragic, and Keith Jones. Published by Alika’s Publishing, Doman Development, Moncur Street Music Limited, administered by peermusic (UK) Ltd.
Archive Material: IPC - London 2012, AllOutdoorTV
For more from Rising Phoenix, follow on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok or visit risingphoenix.global
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18 min
About What Does It Take?
From the publisher's feed
From his garage in Iowa, Paralympic gold medallist and “Armless Archer” Matt Stutzman has open, unguarded conversations with some of the Paralympic Winter Games’ most remarkable athletes and…
ambassadors — one athlete to another — about what it really takes to get to the Games.
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games approach, Paralympic gold medallist Matt Stutzman returns for a second series of What Does It Take? Matt sits down with Paralympic winter athletes and Milano Cortina 2026 ambassadors to hear first-hand what it takes to do what they do and their hopes and aspirations for Milano Cortina 2026, taking place on the 50 year anniversary of the Paralympic Winter Games.
This is a chance for listeners to get to know the elite athletes going for the medals, to invest in their journeys, and to understand what it really takes to be an elite athlete, all whilst capturing the excitement and spirit of the Paralympic Winter Games. By getting to know these athletes, the series offers a rare look at the people behind the performances and their journeys to the world stage.
Produced by the creators of the Emmy Award-winning Rising Phoenix, in official partnership with Milano Cortina 2026 and supported by Procter & Gamble, a worldwide Paralympic partner.
This is a Harder Than You Think production.
Host: Matt Stutzman
Producers: Calum Campbell and Vanessa Wheeler
Video Editor: Nic Woinilowicz
Audio Post Production: String and Tins
Sound Editor: Culum Simpson
Remote Recording Engineer: George Hinson
Audio Producer: Esi Jonuzi
Executive Producers: Greg Nugent and Barnaby Spurrier
The podcast’s soundtrack is titled “Rising Phoenix” - written by Daniel Pemberton, Keith Jones, Toni Hickman and George Doman. Performed by Daniel Pemberton, Toni Hickman, georgetragic, and Keith Jones. Published by Alika’s Publishing, Doman Development, Moncur Street Music Limited, administered by peermusic (UK) Ltd.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.