Episode 197: "Total Olympics" Author Jeremy Fuchs

Keep the Flame Alive

On this episode we look at great and unique Olympic moments with Jeremy Fuchs, author of the new book "Total Olympics: Every Obscure, Hilarious, Dramatic and Inspiring Tale Worth Knowing." We talk Olympic legends, how the Nazis used the 1936 Winter Olympics as a dress rehearsal for the Berlin Summer Olympics, and the infamous plunge for distance event.

Jeremy's book is the perfect gift for the Olympics fan in your life. It's full of short articles on everything you need to know about to know about the Olympics, and it's packed with great photos. Buy it here (affiliate link) and follow him on Twitter.

What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this episode? We've got news from:

• Para-Equestrian athlete Sydney Collier
• Olympian Kikkan Randall
• Paralympian John Register

Plus, the latest news from Tokyo 2020 and a review of the Team USA Oreos.

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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