Torched

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What would the greatest athletes lose ... to win? Hosted by Molly Bloom - former skier, speaker, and author of "Molly's Game" - Torched is a podcast about the heat of competition. We tell stories of scandal, controversy, and redemption on the biggest world stage: the Olympics. Binge all episodes of TORCHED ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting http://www.wondery.com/shows/torched. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio.

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  1. Two Tales from the Tour De France

    EPISODE 1

    Two Tales from the Tour De France

    Season 2 launches with a two tales from the Tour De France, which has, over the course of decades, become a stain on the sport of competitive cycling. But what does the Tour's future hold? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
  2. The Russian Obsession With Winning

    EPISODE 3

    The Russian Obsession With Winning

    We talk with Russian athletes and international watchdogs — to discover how Russia’s elaborate, state-sponsored doping regime has become virtually unstoppable and why taking away medals from Russian Olympians won’t change a system that’s set them up to take the fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  3. Olympic Destroyer

    EPISODE 4

    Olympic Destroyer

    To most, the 2018 Winter Olympic Games were an astounding success. But for the organizers and security personnel on the inside, it was a tense game of cat and mouse with the most dangerous cyber hackers in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
  4. Breaking on the Olympic Stage

    EPISODE 6

    Breaking on the Olympic Stage

    Breaking, an art form, dance, and cultural movement, was announced to be an upcoming Olympic Event in 2024. However, reactions to this decision were mixed, with the most vocal critics being breakers themselves. The recent Olympic debate is part of an ongoing question: whether breaking can preserve its integrity and heritage as an art form while gaining popularity as a competitive sporting event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  5. Olympic Dreams to Hollywood Screens

    EPISODE 7

    Olympic Dreams to Hollywood Screens

    Hear the tale of Esther Williams, a champion swimmer whose dreams of Olympic success were shortchanged due to a world war...and how she turned her trailblazing prowess in the pool into a sensational Hollywood career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min
  6. The Long-term Future of Winter Sports with Auden Schendler

    EPISODE 8

    The Long-term Future of Winter Sports with Auden Schendler

    Climate activist, businessman and author, Auden Schendler joins us to help unveil the simplest concepts behind tackling climate change, and saving the long-term future of our beloved winter sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  7. Title IX Trailblazers

    EPISODE 9

    Title IX Trailblazers

    Through the lens of several women impacted, we’ll see how Title IX provides more than just athletic opportunities and how it has led to sweeping changes in women’s sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  8. Amateurism & The NCAA

    EPISODE 10

    Amateurism & The NCAA

    Jeremy Bloom joins us to discuss amateurism and how new rulings have helped college athletes begin to make money off the big business that exists because of their talents and their sacrifices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
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What would the greatest athletes lose ... to win? Hosted by Molly Bloom - former skier, speaker, and author of "Molly's Game" - Torched is a podcast about the heat of competition. We tell stories of scandal, controversy, and redemption on the biggest world stage: the Olympics. Binge all episodes of TORCHED ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting http://www.wondery.com/shows/torched. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio.

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  • Creator
    FilmNation Entertainment
  • Episodes
    34
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © FilmNation Digital, LLC
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    Torched

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