Olympic Essentials: Crash Course For Champions

Sports Curious

It's time for you to join the study session to excel in the summer's hottest small talk - the Olympics.

Amy and Scott dive into a range of topics, including what to watch for in the opening ceremonies (keep an eye out for a special guest), the impact of the time difference on ratings, the Olympic Village serving up lots of food (and condoms), new sports debuting this year, the women’s gymnastics team and unique venues hosting the events. Plus, hear about Snoop Dogg’s surprising involvement in dressage and Paris's sustainable approach to using existing structures for the venues. This episode is all you'll need to be prepared for the Paris Olympics.

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