We’ve finished being intercalated and can now return to regularly scheduled programming in our Games reviews as we head back to jolly old England for everything related to the 1908 London Summer Olympic Games! How excited are we to talk about British domination for once rather than American dominance, even if it was a little bit rigged? What about Canada’s strong showing and how it cemented their place in Olympic history? And how does Ben feel about Australia competing alongside New Zealand, even if Australia did most of the heavy lifting? We also dive into why figure skating was part of the Summer Olympics, try to figure out just what the hell Jeu de paume is, and revisit another fascinating marathon once again. It’s another fascinating episode packed with stories, debates, and discoveries, so get listening!
What is Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast?
Three men who dreamt of Olympic glory but have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese, bring you weekly Olympian interviews from every corner of the planet, as well as entertaining and insightful analysis from all things related to the Olympic Games.