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The award for best comedy wildlife photo goes to... | Tom Sullam

Where's the best free comedy show in town? Tom Sullam, cofounder of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, shares hilarious animal photos that dissolve the distance between humans and nature. The result? A joyful case for caring about what we're at risk of losing.(Followi ... Show More

14m 53s

Mar 10

What would your "deathbed self" tell you today? | Lauren Deeley

What if the key to making better decisions today is getting to know the person you'll become tomorrow? Drawing on psychological research and real-life stories, private wealth advisor Lauren Deeley explores how building a meaningful connection with your "deathbed self" can bring m ... Show More

8m 15s

Mar 9

Do you talk to yourself? Here’s how to harness your inner voice | Ethan Kross (re-release)

Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross calls it. He shares tips for quieting the less helpful aspects of the voice inside your head as wel ... Show More

14m 52s

Aug 2025

Sunday Pick: After the Glory Fades | Good Sport

Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey G ... Show More

37m 44s

Mar 2023

After the Glory Fades

Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey G ... Show More

36m 32s

Jan 2023

Welcome to Good Sport

What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan, Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are as powerful and compelling a lens as any to understand the world – from what happens ... Show More

3m 24s

Feb 2023

The Truth About "The Zone"

This week on Body Stuff we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are ... Show More

33m 30s

Sep 2025

Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 2) w/ Bart Schuchts

This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on athletics, and welcome Bart Schuchts, a former D1 football player, to the podcast. Bart reflects on how athletics shaped his self-identity, beliefs, and relationships from childhood through his adult life. They also discuss sports ... Show More

1h 8m

Nov 2022

Focus - How We Succeed

What’s going through the mind of an Olympic rower at the starting line? Is an athlete’s brain all that different from a non-athlete? And what lessons can we all learn from a sports mind coach? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she looks at t ... Show More

32m 5s

Jul 2024

How Do Olympians Mentally Prepare?

Curious People…the Summer Olympics are finally upon us!!! As we prepare for the most major event of the season, we also get curious about how Olympians prepare. Robert Andrews joins Jonathan to talk about working with countless elite athletes– including Simone Biles–to eliminate ... Show More

54m 41s

Jul 2024

Beach Volleyball Olympians Sara Hughes & Kelly Cheng on Preparing For Paris 2024!

Beach volleyball World Champions Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng are sharing what it’s like preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! From how they’re processing this huge milestone in their careers to the key ingredients that make up their winning partnership, Sara and Kelly gi ... Show More

44m 59s

Sep 2021

How to Manage the Toughest Moments of Elite Competitions

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews a former swimmer and now a mental advocate Kimberly Karducci. They discuss mental health issues and how to best manage the toughest moments of elite competitions. They also talked about her reasons for becom ... Show More

17m 34s

Feb 2025

Alistair Brownlee: 'Pushing to Blackout' and What Made Me Retire from Triathlon (E329)

Alistair Brownlee is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most respected triathletes in the world. Known for his relentless work ethic and exceptional performances, Alistair’s journey in sport is rooted in his upbringing in Yorkshire, where hard work and determinati ... Show More

54m 56s

Sunday Pick: After the Glory Fades | Goo...