17 episodios
Blind Landing Ari Saperstein
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- Cultura y sociedad
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5,0 • 3 valoraciones
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Blind Landing is an award-winning independent documentary podcast. The series goes behind the scenes in the world of elite sports. The series was named one of The Atlantic’s Best Podcasts of 2021 ,was a 2022 Webby Awards honoree and a 2022 AIPS Sports Media Awards nominee, and won the 2023 Ambie Award for Best Independent Podcast. Blind Landing has been featured in dozens of publications around the world, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture and Elle.
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The Trifecta: How Simone, Suni, & Gabby Made History
On May 18th 2024, the gymnastics world saw something that had never happened before: the return of three Olympic all-around champions. Host Ari Saperstein unpacks this historic story with producer Maddie Bender.
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Out On The Ice: Part 1
From the outside, figure skating might look like a queer haven, a space where LGBTQ+ athletes can be out and open… but inside of the sport? That couldn’t be farther from the reality.
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Out On The Ice: Part 2
For decades, skaters have been pushed to play into narrow gender stereotypes on and off the ice, leaving queer athletes feeling like being themselves wasn’t an option –– but not everyone was going to stay silent.
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Out On The Ice: Part 3
“Out On The Ice” concludes with the story of Adam Rippon, the first out skater to represent the US at the Olympics, and a new generation of queer skaters determined to change the culture of their sport.
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Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge
Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating forever. As a Black figure skater in the 1940s, Mabel made a name for herself skating in ice shows all over the world — but was barred from entering competitions because of the color of her skin. Mabel made it her life’s mission to get Black skaters into the sport and to reach the highest peaks. Using excerpts of interviews with Mabel never before heard by the public, we’re bringing you not just the story of Mabel Fairbanks, but Mabel herself — her voice, in her own words.
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Ukrainian Gymnast Illia Kovtun & The Story Behind The Photo Seen Around The World
On this special episode of Blind Landing, we're stepping away from figure skating and going back to the world of gymnastics to bring you Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun. Illia tells us about what it's been like to compete during the invasion of Ukraine and the story of how politics found it's way onto the competition floor.
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No words for how much I loved it
Wow, it was so well narrated, truly well edited and so incredibly informative. The interviews and the ambiance were also really well done. It's most definitely the best podcasts I've ever listened to.