Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
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Behind the Olympic Medals
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Contenido proporcionado por William Handel and Bill Handel. Todo el contenido del podcast, incluidos episodios, gráficos y descripciones de podcast, lo carga y proporciona directamente William Handel and Bill Handel o su socio de plataforma de podcast. Si cree que alguien está utilizando su trabajo protegido por derechos de autor sin su permiso, puede seguir el proceso descrito aquí https://es.player.fm/legal.
The Bill Handel Show Podcast takes you into the captivating and quirky history of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Bill explores the unique aspects of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, including the opening ceremony along the Seine River and the mixed reactions to the French cuisine served to the athletes.
Embark on a gastronomic journey through the history of Olympic food provisions, providing insights into the various meals athletes have enjoyed over the years. Bill also examines the evolving sports lineup, including new additions such as breakdancing and rock climbing, as well as some of the peculiar, discontinued events from the past.
Bill explores the peculiarities of the Winter Olympics, including unusual sports and unforgettable moments, while also addressing some tragic deaths that have occurred during the games. His unique perspective and sense of humor make this episode essential listening for anyone interested in the Olympics.
Join us for this entertaining and informative exploration of Olympic history.
Episode Highlights:
(00:38) Paris hosted the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
(04:26) The Evolution of Olympic Athlete Food
(05:09) The Olympics at first didn't provide any food for athletes
(12:06) The Olympic village is not air conditioned because of fossil fuels emissions
(13:14) Every four years, the IOC introduces some sports to try to attract younger viewers
(20:13) From 1900 to 1920, solo synchronized swimming was hugely popular
(24:15) Speed skiing debuted at the 1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland
(30:23) The modern pentathlon first appeared at the 1912 Summer Olympics
(30:53) How many athletes have died while competing in the Olympics
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Embark on a gastronomic journey through the history of Olympic food provisions, providing insights into the various meals athletes have enjoyed over the years. Bill also examines the evolving sports lineup, including new additions such as breakdancing and rock climbing, as well as some of the peculiar, discontinued events from the past.
Bill explores the peculiarities of the Winter Olympics, including unusual sports and unforgettable moments, while also addressing some tragic deaths that have occurred during the games. His unique perspective and sense of humor make this episode essential listening for anyone interested in the Olympics.
Join us for this entertaining and informative exploration of Olympic history.
Episode Highlights:
(00:38) Paris hosted the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
(04:26) The Evolution of Olympic Athlete Food
(05:09) The Olympics at first didn't provide any food for athletes
(12:06) The Olympic village is not air conditioned because of fossil fuels emissions
(13:14) Every four years, the IOC introduces some sports to try to attract younger viewers
(20:13) From 1900 to 1920, solo synchronized swimming was hugely popular
(24:15) Speed skiing debuted at the 1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland
(30:23) The modern pentathlon first appeared at the 1912 Summer Olympics
(30:53) How many athletes have died while competing in the Olympics
19 episodios
MP3•Episodio en casa
Manage episode 431869620 series 3585761
Contenido proporcionado por William Handel and Bill Handel. Todo el contenido del podcast, incluidos episodios, gráficos y descripciones de podcast, lo carga y proporciona directamente William Handel and Bill Handel o su socio de plataforma de podcast. Si cree que alguien está utilizando su trabajo protegido por derechos de autor sin su permiso, puede seguir el proceso descrito aquí https://es.player.fm/legal.
The Bill Handel Show Podcast takes you into the captivating and quirky history of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Bill explores the unique aspects of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, including the opening ceremony along the Seine River and the mixed reactions to the French cuisine served to the athletes.
Embark on a gastronomic journey through the history of Olympic food provisions, providing insights into the various meals athletes have enjoyed over the years. Bill also examines the evolving sports lineup, including new additions such as breakdancing and rock climbing, as well as some of the peculiar, discontinued events from the past.
Bill explores the peculiarities of the Winter Olympics, including unusual sports and unforgettable moments, while also addressing some tragic deaths that have occurred during the games. His unique perspective and sense of humor make this episode essential listening for anyone interested in the Olympics.
Join us for this entertaining and informative exploration of Olympic history.
Episode Highlights:
(00:38) Paris hosted the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
(04:26) The Evolution of Olympic Athlete Food
(05:09) The Olympics at first didn't provide any food for athletes
(12:06) The Olympic village is not air conditioned because of fossil fuels emissions
(13:14) Every four years, the IOC introduces some sports to try to attract younger viewers
(20:13) From 1900 to 1920, solo synchronized swimming was hugely popular
(24:15) Speed skiing debuted at the 1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland
(30:23) The modern pentathlon first appeared at the 1912 Summer Olympics
(30:53) How many athletes have died while competing in the Olympics
…
continue reading
Embark on a gastronomic journey through the history of Olympic food provisions, providing insights into the various meals athletes have enjoyed over the years. Bill also examines the evolving sports lineup, including new additions such as breakdancing and rock climbing, as well as some of the peculiar, discontinued events from the past.
Bill explores the peculiarities of the Winter Olympics, including unusual sports and unforgettable moments, while also addressing some tragic deaths that have occurred during the games. His unique perspective and sense of humor make this episode essential listening for anyone interested in the Olympics.
Join us for this entertaining and informative exploration of Olympic history.
Episode Highlights:
(00:38) Paris hosted the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
(04:26) The Evolution of Olympic Athlete Food
(05:09) The Olympics at first didn't provide any food for athletes
(12:06) The Olympic village is not air conditioned because of fossil fuels emissions
(13:14) Every four years, the IOC introduces some sports to try to attract younger viewers
(20:13) From 1900 to 1920, solo synchronized swimming was hugely popular
(24:15) Speed skiing debuted at the 1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland
(30:23) The modern pentathlon first appeared at the 1912 Summer Olympics
(30:53) How many athletes have died while competing in the Olympics
19 episodios
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