Crazy, Scary, Genius, Hilarious - Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics

S3Ep12 - In this episode, the hosts break down the biggest 2026 Winter Olympics moments—from the US women’s hockey team’s dominance to Norway’s medal surge—while opening up about the mindset, pressure, and everyday lives behind elite athletes. It’s informative, entertaining, and totally bingeable.

Key takeaways:

• The US women’s hockey team dominated the tournament with a 31–1 goal differential and won gold in overtime against Canada.

• Norway led the overall medal race, boosted by strong performances in cross-country skiing.

• Athlete mental health and the intense pressure of the Olympics, especially for very young or veteran competitors.

• Bobsled programs often recruit from track and field, focusing on speed and power for the sled push.

• Spotlight on diversity in Winter Olympic sports, including Black women athletes like speed skater Erin Jackson, and moms competing at elite levels.

• Veteran stories stood out too—snowboarder Nick Baumgartner competing at 44—and conversations about risk, injuries, and resilience, with names like Lindsey Vonn mentioned.

References:

Women’s hockey dominates

Skier Confesses as a Cheater

Love for Kaysha

Old Guy at the Olympics