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Associated Press – “The Olympics are coming to the capital of fashion. Expect uniforms befitting a Paris runway” – July 25, 2024 – When the Olympics come to the capital of fashion, Olympians’ uniforms have to be just as fashionable. Reporter Jocelyn Novacek quoted Alison about the importance of Olympic fashion. This article was picked up in dozens of outlets around the world.

Associated Press – “Let the fashion policing begin on opening day of Tokyo Games” – July 21, 2021 – It’s a big moment when athletes enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremonies, and National Olympic Committees want them to look their best, even getting big-name designers to create their kit. Reporter Leanne Italie quoted Alison extensively on this fashion piece, which was picked up in 100+ outlets in 5 countries.

Cleveland.com – “Lakewood podcaster delves into the Olympics with ‘Keep the Flame Alive'” – Annie Nickoloff – Jul. 23, 2021 – This article features Jill as a Northeast Ohio creative who brings the excitement of the Olympics and Paralympics to all fans.

Clevelandish – “How an Ohioan Fell in Love with the Olympics” – Amy Vartenuk – Feb. 5, 2026. We were the lead story in Amy Vartenuk’s popular weekly newsletter about all things Northeast Ohio.

Content Is Queen – “Six Olympics Podcasts to get Ready for Paris 2024” – Jul. 19, 2024 – This article includes Keep the Flame Alive in a roundup of great Olympics and Paralympics podcasts.

Ear Worthy – “Keep the Flame Alive Olympics Podcast: A Gold Medal For Excellence” – Jan. 20, 2026 – Frank Racioppi profiles why an independent Olympics podcast is essential listening.

Feedspot – “25 Best Olympics Podcasts”- We’re noted as one of the premier Olympics podcasts to listen to.

Find That Pod– Podcast recommendation newsletters help listeners find just the right podcasts to listen to. Find That Pod recommended us in the days before we became known as Keep the Flame Alive.

Forbes – “Podcasting Is Now A Key Part Of The Olympics” – Feb. 9, 2026. We’re prominently featured in Frank Racioppi’s roundup of essential Olympics podcasts.

The Hindu Business Line – “Worried about post-Olympics blues? These podcasts promise to keep the flame alive” – Amrita V Nair – Aug. 6, 2021 – After the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Nair compiled a list of great Olympics podcasts from around the world and included yours truly!

The Independent – “5 Olympics podcasts to listen to this week” – July 18, 2024 – Just ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, writer Yolanthe Fawehinmi included us in a list of the top Olympics podcasts.

Libsyn – “Olympian Insights from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast” – July 11, 2024 – Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Libsyn, our podcast host, interviewed us about our podcast and the Games for its blog.

Podcast Business Journal

Podnews – Podcast News – July 17, 2025 – This item featured our 400th episode milestone.

Romper – Female Ski Jumpers Want To Fly; Men: ‘Won’t Someone Think Of The Uteruses?’ The Story Of How Women Got Included In The Olympics – Feb. 10, 2018 – Women couldn’t compete in Olympic ski jumping until Sochi 2014. Jill was quoted in this article by Kelly Mullen-McWilliams that looked at the history of getting this event included in the Winter Olympics.

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CLE WEEKEND – Channel 19 (Cleveland) – 2026 Olympics Preview
NBC4 Sports Extra (Columbus, OH) – Italy Olympics Preview

NBC4 Columbus – “Podcast aims to connect Olympic fans” – July 23, 2024

 

MSNBC – “In the Spodlight” series – MSBNC Reports: Weekends with Yasmin Vossoughian – Aug. 8, 2021

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