The Podium

Watch something long enough and certain trends start to appear. Commentators Todd Richards, Todd Harris and Trond Nystad’s unique abilities are to get you closer to the action despite being 1000s of miles away from Beijing. With that experience, we turn to each to figure out why their respective countries excel at the Winter Olympics. Follow The Podium now on Amazon Music to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

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Stratton Mountain School is a small prep institution in southern Vermont, one that seems to excel at readying its students for a very successful field trip every 4 years to the Winter Olympic Games. We talk to some of the SMS alumni currently competing in Beijing about their experience at the school. Louie Vito, Ben Ogden and Julia Kern show the camaraderie that exists between its incredibly decorated and long list of 46 Olympic alumni. Follow The Podium now on Amazon to get automatic downloads and tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

The Slopestyle course that hosts the ski and snowboard events is turning heads because of its innovative features and ancient looks. Unmistakably, its inspiration is the nearby Great Wall of China. We catch up with Dirk Scheumann of Schneestern, the lead designer and course builder to understand his design philosophies and the cold realities on the ground in Zhangjiakou. Follow The Podium now on Amazon Music to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

Team USA consists of a record 224 Athletes for these winter games. They‘ve made it to the games on chartered flights and wear the same uniform, but each also has their own journey to the games. Amongst the crowd, connect with stories from the members of team USA. From loss to levity, see how the experience of the Opening ceremony means different things to Chris Lillis, David Wise, Red Gerard, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Alex Hall, Summer Britcher and Winter Vinecki. Follow The Podium now on Amazon to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano and 10,000m Speed Skating Gold Medalist Ted-Jan Bloemen explain how oval racing's truths carry over from the speedway to the ice. Speed, risk and constant improvement turn out to be the fuel behind both racers.Join Lauren Shehadi for Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.Remember, starting February 4th, The Podium will speed up to a daily release schedule until the closing ceremony, and don't forget we're back for the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games starting March 4th.

As sports fans stateside fall asleep on February 20th, 2018, the US is embarking on a historic run of performances. By the time they turn down the lights next, their medal count will have shot up by nine. Seven of those new medals are hanging around women's necks.American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield take us through that momentous day in Pyeongchang and how it tells the story of much more than a single 24hr period. Instead, that medal run is illustrative of the power and resilience of all female athletes and these two women's personal growth since. Join Lauren Shehadi on Season 3 of The Podium, from NBC Sports.

Recent Winter Games have seen less-than-abundant natural snow. But that hasn't changed the forecast for incredible performances.So what does a winter athlete's life look like with a lot less winter? American aerial skiers Ashley Caldwell and Justin Schoenefeld join host Lauren Shehadi to share how their journey to the games involves more days in the pool than on snow. Listen to Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.

Big Air Skiing will make its Olympic debut in 2022. Everything about the format, venue and competitors point to an event high in airtime and consequences. Medals can be won in mere seconds, but below the scary stunts lie life lessons about patience and personal growth.Olympic medalist Nick Goepper is joined by sit skiers Josh Dueck and Jay Rawe to explore why they fell in love with big jumps, no matter the cost.Join Host Lauren Shehadi on Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.

Biathlon is a fan-filled, high-drama and celebrity-making sport, just not in the US. And yet Amercian biathletes are etching their way into the competitive landscape abroad with every rifle shot and ski stroke.  Lowell Bailey, director of high performance at US Biathlon and current competitor Clare Egan take contrast their stateside and European realities and give us insight into the last winter olympic sport their nation has yet to medal in. Join host Lauren Shehadi on season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.