George Hirthler and Thomas Bach stand in front of a picture of PIerre de Coubertin after George has been awarded the IOC's Pierre de Couberrtin medal. Photo courtesy of George Hirthler.

Episode 247: George Hirthler on Pierre de Coubertin

It is two years to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics begin! To celebrate, we're talking with George Hirthler, author of The Idealist, a historical novel about this founder of the modern Olympic Movement. We talk with George about the baron's life and his thoughts on physical education within the French school system, along with his struggles to have it implemented. We also discuss his attitude toward amateurism and whether women should participate in the Games (Pierre's philosophy might surprise you).Read more
July 28, 2022
The 2022 World Games, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Photo: IWGA Flickr.

Episode 246: World Games 2022 – Week 2 Listener Call-In

We've been mesmerized by the last week of the World Games (and not just by how many American Idol contestants have come from Alabama), so we've got more of the action from Birmingham 2022, including thoughts on the artistic gymnastics disciplines we wish were in the Olympics, feed replay beefs and what could possibly be the deal with the mascot of the 2025 World Games. Our 2022 World Games Week 2 thoughts -- and your calls on this week's episode!Read more
July 22, 2022
American football player John Moorhead at the World Games in Poland in 2017. John is in his football uniform and standing in front of a World Games sign. Photo courtesy of John Moorhead.

Episode 244: John Moorhead and the World Games

The 2022 World Games kicks off today in Birmingham, Alabama. Why should we care about a non-Olympic or Paralympic event? The International Olympic Committee is connected to this, and we've got some details on their relationship. We're also joined by World Games medalist John Moorhead, who won bronze in American Football at the 2017 World Games in Wrocław, Poland. John tells us about his experiences and having football in a multi-sport event. Read more
July 7, 2022

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