Gymnastics Gold

The 2018 depiction of Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power was one that tackled big topics like trauma, redemption and queer love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature ... Show More

Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb”!!! About the Show: Joy is essential. And it's also elusive. You can't order it, borrow it, or simply hope it into life. But now, there's a new and exciting way to ... Show More

<p>Having been favored to become the first female gymnast to win back-to-back Olympic all-around gold medals, Simone Biles has put her mental health first and she walked away from the all-around individual competition. Some say it's the end of an era — a time when athletes ignore ... Show More

Kerri Strug (1977-present) is a two-time Olympian and gold medalist. In 1992, she was the youngest American Olympian. In 1996, she helped the US team win the gold by competing in vault on an injured ankle. For Further Reading: Kerri Strug's Unforgettable Determination to Win Gymn ... Show More

Olympic gold Medalist Shawn Johnson argues with Lunchbox about gymnastics being a sport, she tells us where she keeps her gold medal and she's met Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor ... Show More

At their best, the Olympics symbolize our world’s potential for cooperation, honoring the common humanity that unites us across old divisions of gender, race, and geographical borders. With the 2022 Winter Olympics having drawn to a close, President Clinton sits down with two ico ... Show More

<p>En 2013, elle est la première Afro-américaine à devenir championne des Etats-Unis en gymnastique, à seulement à 16 ans. 10 ans plus tard, Simone Biles s’apprête à participer aux JO de Paris armée de vingt-trois médailles d’or. Armée aussi, d’un passé douloureux, abusée par son ... Show More

This week we bring in one of our good friends, Olympic gold medalist, and most importantly fellow New Jersey native Laurie Hernandez! She talks about growing up a gymnast and training for the Olympics, all of the celebrities she's met, and shares a story about how it all almost n ... Show More

The Olympics Shouldn't Exist, with Molly Lambert from NOlympics LA Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>From an early age, Katie Sandwina wowed crowds, first as a wrestling act and then exclusively as professional strongwoman. During a time when women's suffrage was a hot button issue, she cultivated an image of a perfectly feminine powerhouse.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ... Show More

At every Olympic Games, there are thousands of stories. This year, Simone Manuel looks to solidify her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time. Katie Ledecky could become the most decorated female athlete in Olympic history. And Trayvon Bromell aims to claim the title of 'worl ... Show More