The Games Odyssey Podcast

BONUS: A Trip to the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Opened in 2021, the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is definitely a sight to see. It's the only place (in the US) where you can see all of the Olympic medals displayed from all of the Games, it is the only place you're going to find the legendary "Miracle on Ice" scoreboard displayed, and it's the only place where you yourself can race the great Jesse Owens. Featuring three special guests...Jonathan's wife Christa, his son Kai, and 3-time Paralympic Alpine Skier Tyler "TC" Carter. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app [https://share.acorns.com/thejordathan?advocate.partner_share_id=526540232960545881]. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress [https://refer.laylasleep.com/s/Jonathan10121920] and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com [http://gamesodyssey.com/] Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/gamesodysseypod] page On Twitter Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] On Instagram Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] And on your podcast app of choice

BONUS: The POW Olympics of World War 2

Despite the cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympic Games due to World War II, after the war, stories emerged of several unofficial Olympic Games being held in the most unlikely of places—German Prisoner of War camps. While few details survive, these “POW Olympics” prove the spirit of Olympism can survive even the darkest of times. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app [https://share.acorns.com/thejordathan?advocate.partner_share_id=526540232960545881]. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress [https://refer.laylasleep.com/s/Jonathan10121920] and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com [http://gamesodyssey.com/] Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/gamesodysseypod] page On Twitter Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] On Instagram Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp [https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/wwii-pow-olympics.htm] POW Games memorabilia is a true reflection of the Olympic spirit [https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1011274/pow-games-memorabilia-is-a-true-reflection-of-the-olympic-spirit] The Olympics Held Behind Nazi Barbed Wire - HISTORY [https://www.history.com/news/the-olympics-held-behind-nazi-barbed-wire] Olympics behind barbed wire [http://isoh.org/wp-content/uploads/JOH-Archives/johv22n3o.pdf] World War Wednesday [https://www.facebook.com/worldwarwednesday]

REPLAY - The Olympic Games of London 1908: Brits to the Rescue (Ad Free)

In anticipation of returning to London for the 1948 Summer Olympics in Season 3, we thought it would be fun to first revisit London 1908. Enjoy! What could be worse for the Olympic movement than the disastrous St. Louis Games? How about an actual natural disaster? In 1906, the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius disrupted the plans for the 1908 Olympiad to be hosted in Rome. With less than two years to put together a plan, London rides in to rescue the Games as host city – and sets a new standard for the possibilities of the Olympic Games. From flag protests to the addition of figure skating, London 1908 was truly one for the books. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app [https://share.acorns.com/thejordathan?advocate.partner_share_id=526540232960545881]. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress [https://refer.laylasleep.com/s/Jonathan10121920] and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com [http://gamesodyssey.com/] Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/gamesodysseypod] page On Twitter Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] On Instagram Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] And on your podcast app of choice Sources: 1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1908_Summer_Olympics] London 1908 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results [https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/london-1908] The History Press | London's first Olympics, 1908 [https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/london-s-first-olympics-1908/] Ralph Rose - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Rose] 100 meter running deer - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_meter_running_deer] Olympic dueling - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_dueling] Duelling at the Olympics | Royal Armouries [https://royalarmouries.org/stories/our-collection/bloodless-duelling-at-the-olympics/] Video: The 1908 London Olympics [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IqE2KEqZJI] Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery_at_the_1908_Summer_Olympics] John Taylor (athlete) - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Taylor_(athlete)] Henry TAYLOR | Olympics.com [https://olympics.com/en/athletes/henry-taylor#b2p-athlete-olympic-results] Dorothy Katherine CHAMBERS | Olympics.com [https://olympics.com/en/athletes/dorothy-katherine-chambers] Melvin SHEPPARD | Olympics.com [https://olympics.com/en/athletes/melvin-sheppard] Book: Total Olympics [https://www.amazon.com/Olympics-Obscure-Hilarious-Dramatic-Inspiring/dp/1523508388/] by Jeremy Fuchs

REPLAY - The Winter Olympics of St. Moritz 1928: A New Era Begins (Ad Free)

In Season 3, the Olympics will finally return after 12 long years when the Winter Games resurrect at St. Moritz making them the first double-host for the Winter Games. In preparation, this episode is an inter-season replay of our St. Mortiz 1928 episode but ad-free! A new era in Olympic history begins with the first truly standalone Winter Olympics and a new IOC President following Pierre de Coubertin’s retirement. The Winter Games head to the resort town of St. Moritz in Switzerland where the Swiss organizers appear to have everything under control…except for the weather. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app [https://share.acorns.com/thejordathan?advocate.partner_share_id=526540232960545881]. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress [https://refer.laylasleep.com/s/Jonathan10121920] and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com [http://gamesodyssey.com/] Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/gamesodysseypod] page On Twitter Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] On Instagram Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] And on your podcast app of choice Sources: St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results [https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/st-moritz-1928] Olympedia – 1928 Winter Olympics Overview [https://www.olympedia.org/editions/30] 1928 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1928_Winter_Olympics] HBO Max - Watch "The White Stadium" [https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYMdjFgMVoLqjfwEAAAAQ:type:feature] Book: Total Olympics [https://www.amazon.com/Olympics-Obscure-Hilarious-Dramatic-Inspiring/dp/1523508388/] by Jeremy Fuchs

The Olympic Story of Jesse Owens: Prejudice & Pride

Born into a sharecropping family, Jesse Owens found his footing after moving to Ohio and growing up to become “The Buckeye Bullet.” After shattering records in college, he secures his place on the Olympic team where he will then shatter Nazi ideology at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, setting a new gold standard for athletics. Despite his successes, he returns to America to face racial prejudice and discrimination far more difficult to break than any world record. Show Notes: Start saving and investing the easy way with the Acorns app [https://share.acorns.com/thejordathan?advocate.partner_share_id=526540232960545881]. Sleep better and feel better with a Layla mattress [https://refer.laylasleep.com/s/Jonathan10121920] and get up to $210 off! Our website: gamesodyssey.com [http://gamesodyssey.com/] Find us on Facebook at The Games Odyssey Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/gamesodysseypod] page On Twitter Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] On Instagram Games Odyssey [gamesodysseypod@gmail.com] And on your podcast app of choice Sources: Watch Olympic Pride, American Prejudice Streaming Online | Peacock [https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/documentary/olympic-pride-american-prejudice/59c3e44f-9939-3530-b31e-6189de171ec2] Jesse Owens - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens] 1936 Berlin Olympics | Jesse Owens Museum [http://jesseowensmemorialpark.com/wordpress1/1936-olympics-in-berlin] 1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1936_Summer_Olympics] Book: Total Olympics [https://www.amazon.com/Olympics-Obscure-Hilarious-Dramatic-Inspiring/dp/1523508388/] by Jeremy Fuchs