Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics & Paralympics

Episode 222: Beijing 2022 Olympic Alpine Skiing Preview with Tom Kelly

What can we look forward to from the ski slopes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics? No one really knows, but Tom Kelly has a good guess. Tom, who's an Olympics communicator and has been involved with skiing and snowboarding events for decades, walks us through each of the disciplines on the Alpine Skiing program at this year's Olympics. Who should we look for, and how many times do we say, "Hot Diggity!"? Listen to find out! Read More

Tom Kelly, Alpine skiing expert, standing on the mountain with skis over his shoulder and poles in hand. Photo courtesy of Tom Kelly.
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Episode 223: Wheelchair Curling with Paralympian Steve Emt

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Episode 219: History Wrap-Up – Atlanta 1996

It's the end of the year, which means it's the end of our year-long look back at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and Paralympics. We discuss their favorite Atlanta stories from the year, and we also have lightning rounds from some TKFLASTANIS with Atlanta 1996 connections: City planners Michael Dobbins and Randal Roark, and softball player Laura Berg,Read more
December 23, 2021
Biathlete Clare Egan of Team USA. Photo courtesy of Team USA.

Episode 218: Olympian Clare Egan on Biathlon at Beijing 2022

TKFLASTANI biathlete Clare Egan is back to discuss what's on tap for the biathlon competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.....well, what she knows about the venue. We also learn about ski waxing and how China (not a biathlon powerhouse) is coming along in the sport. Be sure to listen to the show for a big announcement about the last episode of the year and how you can be a part of it!Read more
December 17, 2021

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Jill Jaracz is the host and executive producer of Keep the Flame Alive. She doesn't understand why biathlon isn't more popular in America.
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