A biweekly podcast about the world's greatest quadrennial multi-sport extravaganza brought to you by below-average international athlete Chris O'Reilly and above-average international nonathlete Ruth Fitzpatrick. We will be your one-stop pod guiding you through all 32 Olympiads as well as a couple of non-Olympiads.
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 16
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It's the final day of the #Paris2024 Olympic Games! Chris is in the heart of the Games, Lille, and Ruth is back in Paris. We cover the Breaking news of the last 2 days, and make predictions for this evening's Closing Ceremony.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 13
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Ruth joins us from Olympisme, A History of the World and takes us on a journey to the past, present and future of the games, while we also discuss naughty Australians, a Tahitian hero, dramatic handball, squeeky clean Chinese medals and new entries to the Olympibook.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 10
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Ruth has made it to Paris, so it's a walk-and-talk episode around La Concorde as we reflect on her whirlwind 36 hours, the Olympibook and other ramblings.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 8
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Does Ruth have a passport? Yes. Can you pole vault over a giraffe? Maybe. Will we talk about the last time Ireland's experienced such a successful Olympics? No. Chris reports from Paris. Ruth reports from Dublin. It's Day 8(ish) of the #Paris2024 Olympic Games.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 6
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It's day 6 of the #Paris2024 Games. AND CLONMEL IS ON THE MEDAL TABLE. Ruth reports live from the official County Town of the Olympipod, and Chris reports the other place.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 3
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Day 2.5 of the #Paris2024 Games, and the Olympipod have ANOTHER bonus pod out??? It's a true quadrennial sporting event miracle. Ruth names more small towns in Ireland, and Chris keeps it international. We have three cancellations, and a callback to St. Louis 1904 Games.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day 1
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Day 1 of the #Paris2024 Games draws to a close, but the unofficial Olympic Podcast of Records was there to save it for posterity. Chris is in Paris, Ruth is in Clonmel. It's time to Olympipod.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXXIII - #Paris2024 Day -2ish
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The Olympics hasn't begun! Or hasn't it?? There's only one thing that is for certain - the Olympipod can't be stopped, and that we'll never not have opinions on dressage.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXI - Montreal 1976
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We delve into the impending financial ruin of one of North America's finest cities, erotic Olympic film sequences, Jenner's decathlon domination, East German doping, Nadia's perfect 10s, boycotts and broken knees - all in an hour's work in your latest Olympipod.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XX - Munich 1972
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The Olympipod arrives to Munich, for what was promised to be "the cheerful Games". These Games, however, would be remembered not for its cheerfulness, but by a horrific terrorist attack that shook the world. Chris tactfully covers the important events, and Ruth brings stories of dachshunds, drug -takers, and the "Twitch TV".…
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Olympipod XIX - Mexico City 1968
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The latest and most glorious season of the Olympipod has returned! And what a return – Ruth carries an injury into the recording, and has mislayed her notes. Chris brings facts and a chance meeting with an anti-doping officer. There's flops, Swedish beer bans, dislocated knees, and civil rights protests. And just how far can a tortoise jump? Not as…
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Olympipod XXXIII – Paris 2024 Day -504
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With just 504 short days left until the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd Olympiad, Ruth and Chris reflect on the tickets they've already nabbed, and whether they can fit surfing into their schedules. Also! Chris thinks it's a good idea to review each and every Paris Olympic Pictogram! It makes truly riveting listening. Play along on the Paris Pictogram…
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Intercalated Olympipod II – Clonmel/Gothenburg 2023
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THE OLYMPIPOD IS BACK! After an unannounced and unexpected 10-month haitus, Ruth and Chris have months of out-dated news, misremembered facts, and vague recollections of previously strongly-held beliefs to catch up on. Will an obstacle course be punched in Paris? Should you arm roller police? How many events could you fit in a pool? All this and mo…
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 14/15
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Delivering yesterday's news, today! Also huge pretzels, curling, and ice tug-of-war.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 13
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Statements are retracted about, curling is curled, and Chris runs to catch a train.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 11
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She's back from audio quarantine and now Ruth has opinions about ice hockey and Chris's professional skiing career. Also - what makes a Bøathlon a Bøathlon?על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 7/8
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Beijing 2022 is officially the most Olympipod-y of any Winter Olympics. The scandals keep on rolling, and the characters keep on being characters. Also, Ruth and Chris invent some new sports!על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 6(ish)
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A day later than planned, but still incredibly relevant. Especially as the Olympipod remains the only podcast brave enough to discuss Lugenga.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 5
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Are there too few people on a curling team? Or too many? How many people could you pile on a luge? Does Ruth have covid? It must be another Olympipod bonus.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 4
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Day 4 of the Beijing Winter Olympics is drawing to a close, but Ruth and Chris are here to keep you up-to-date on some of the latest - and late - stories from the slopes, as well as some "live" commentary on the eagerly anticipated Group B clash in the women's ice hockey between Sweden and Denmark.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 3
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Later than expected due to an unanticipated SPILL! in the recording room, the Olympipod is back. Canada had a great day. Flags did not. People jumped off big hills, and Ruth and Chris question the wisdom of excluding demonstration events from the Winter Games.על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 2
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No one could have predicted it... The Olympipod is back for day 2 of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games! New Zealand made history with their first winter gold, the Norwegians were just their asses, and Ruth and Chris wonder if road bowling has made it to Australia. If not, why not?על ידי Olympipod
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Olympipod XXIV - #Beijing2022 Day 1(ish)
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Beijing 2022 is upon us and the Olympipod is back! And we're asking all the important questions. When is a cauldron not a cauldron? What makes a Moose Biathlon a Moose Biathlon? What kind of oil did American Samoa's flagbearer use to protect him from the cold? We also get round to talking about some sport.…
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Winter Olympipod IV - St Moritz 1948
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Despite last week's predictions that we would surely find ourselves in Liverpool for 1948... we're back in St Moritz! And there's more controversy than you can throw an icestock at. Shootings, spills, a controversial film - it has it all.על ידי Olympipod
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Winter Olympipod IV - Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936
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Not even Covid can keep Chris down as the Winter Olympipod breathlessly - more so than usual - takes a deepish dive into Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936. There's beer gardens aplenty, a ballet, and - of course - even more spills. Plus: Liechtenstein gets its first mention!על ידי Olympipod
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