
A crash course in curling with 3 x Olympian Markus Høiberg. And why it just might be the coolest sport to watch at the Olympics.
SummaryIn this episode, Matt C Smith interviews Markus Hoiberg, a three-time Olympian in curling, exploring the intricacies of the sport, its evolution, and the unique experiences of competing at the ...
31 Okt 202544min

How to build a YouTube following as an athlete: the Zak Ketterson playbook on Storytelling, and Self-Branding.
Zak Ketterson shares his journey as a cross-country skier, discussing his upbringing in Minnesota, the impact of the NCAA system on his career, and the importance of building a personal brand as an at...
23 Okt 202556min

From War Zone to World Championships. How Paralympian Scott Meenagh is still fighting for his country, on the ski tracks.
Scott Meenagh is a former solder turned Paralympian. In this episode we get a master class in resilience from his journey into parasports, to his fight to keep his sport funded and represented. Takeaw...
3 Okt 20251h 12min

How athletes can post & perform, building personal brands and their sport in the process, with Biathlete Boris Stanish
In this engaging conversation, Matt and Boris Stanish explore Boris's journey as an aspiring biathlete aiming for the Olympics through his Project 509 initiative. They discuss the importance of social...
22 Sep 202554min

The Muffin Man of Paris Olympics 2024: How going Viral on TikTok helped Henrik Christiansen build a personal brand, and so can you!
In this episode, Henrik Christiansen, a Norwegian swimmer and Olympic athlete, shares his journey from a young soccer player to becoming a world-class swimmer and the infamous 'Muffin Man.' He discuss...
14 Sep 20251h 4min

Saudi Arabias first Olympic Cross Country Skier; Rakan Alireza.
In this episode, Rakan Alireza shares his journey from Jeddah to the TED stage, discussing the challenges of public speaking, transitioning from rowing to cross-country skiing, and the rigorous traini...
5 Sep 20251h 6min

5 lessons from the last 5 episodes.
In this recap, I pick my 5 favourite lessons from the last 5 episodes.
27 Aug 202517min

Father of 3, Self-teachers his way to the Olympics.
Alan Daniel Corona shares his inspiring journey as a self-taught cross-country skier representing Mexico at the Olympics. He discusses the importance of community, self-belief, and the challenges of b...
20 Aug 20251h 1min




















