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Torched

FilmNation Entertainment

What would the greatest athletes lose ... to win? Hosted by Molly Bloom - former skier, speaker, and author of "Molly's Game" - Torched is a podcast about the heat of competition. We tell stories of scandal, controversy, and redemption on the biggest world stage: the Olympics. Binge all episodes of TORCHED ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting http://www.wondery.com/shows/torched. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio.

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  • February 5 · 43 min

    From Here We Go Again with Kal Penn: The Caitlin Clark Effect with Sarah Spain

    This week in honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we're bringing you a special episode of Here We Go Again with Kal Penn, another show from the Executive Producers of TORCHED. Listen and subscribe here or on your favorite podcast app: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-here-we-go-again-with-kal-300268750/ It's been coined, "The Caitlin Clark Effect." For the WNBA's last few seasons, it's translated to a surge in popularity, viewership, and revenue, sparked by one extremely talented, ever-watchabale player. But are women's sports at large suddenly having a moment? Where was that attention two or three decades ago? And what does the future look like for female athletes? Sports journalist, former college athlete, and Good Game podcast host Sarah Spain chats with Kal about the Caitlin Clark Effect amidst all things women's sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E18
    Nov 8, 2022 · 39 min

    World Cup Part II: The Legacy of Les Bleues

    Season Finale! We complete our World Cup coverage and look at what the French National Team, Les Bleues, means to the nation it represents. Will they succeed in repeating as World Cup Champions in 2022? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E17
    Nov 1, 2022 · 50 min

    World Cup Part I: Shadows of the Beautiful Game

    We investigate what it looked like when a nation tried to win the right to host the World Cup, and what was sacrificed in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E15
    Oct 18, 2022 · 43 min

    Writing Your Own Story with Lindsey Jacobellis

    We talk with Lindsey Jacobellis, the most decorated snowboarder in history, and delve into her winning ways as an athlete, mentor, and published author. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E14
    Oct 11, 2022 · 40 min

    Your Friendly Neighborhood All-Star

    Hear the story of Stasia Czernicki, one of the greatest candlepin bowlers of all time. Her determination to be the best at this little known sport catapulted her to celebrity status in the New England area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E13
    Oct 4, 2022 · 40 min

    Sports Betting in the Digital Age

    In a short amount of time, we’ve gone from gambling being stigmatized and barely legal, to omnipresent and woven into the sports we watch. But how did we get here? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E12
    Sep 27, 2022 · 40 min

    A Scandal at Stones

    Poker impresario Veronica Brill joins us to break down one of Poker's most recent and heightened controversies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E11
    Sep 20, 2022 · 40 min

    Taking a Stand with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina

    We speak with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina about her most infamous case, and how she helped empower the young women who bravely took the stand during the trial of Larry Nassar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E10
    Sep 13, 2022 · 39 min

    Amateurism & The NCAA

    Jeremy Bloom joins us to discuss amateurism and how new rulings have helped college athletes begin to make money off the big business that exists because of their talents and their sacrifices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E9
    Sep 6, 2022 · 39 min

    Title IX Trailblazers

    Through the lens of several women impacted, we’ll see how Title IX provides more than just athletic opportunities and how it has led to sweeping changes in women’s sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E8
    Aug 30, 2022 · 39 min

    The Long-term Future of Winter Sports with Auden Schendler

    Climate activist, businessman and author, Auden Schendler joins us to help unveil the simplest concepts behind tackling climate change, and saving the long-term future of our beloved winter sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E7
    Aug 23, 2022 · 34 min

    Olympic Dreams to Hollywood Screens

    Hear the tale of Esther Williams, a champion swimmer whose dreams of Olympic success were shortchanged due to a world war...and how she turned her trailblazing prowess in the pool into a sensational Hollywood career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E6
    Aug 16, 2022 · 37 min

    Breaking on the Olympic Stage

    Breaking, an art form, dance, and cultural movement, was announced to be an upcoming Olympic Event in 2024. However, reactions to this decision were mixed, with the most vocal critics being breakers themselves. The recent Olympic debate is part of an ongoing question: whether breaking can preserve its integrity and heritage as an art form while gaining popularity as a competitive sporting event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E4
    Aug 2, 2022 · 35 min

    Olympic Destroyer

    To most, the 2018 Winter Olympic Games were an astounding success. But for the organizers and security personnel on the inside, it was a tense game of cat and mouse with the most dangerous cyber hackers in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E3
    Jul 26, 2022 · 30 min

    The Russian Obsession With Winning

    We talk with Russian athletes and international watchdogs — to discover how Russia’s elaborate, state-sponsored doping regime has become virtually unstoppable and why taking away medals from Russian Olympians won’t change a system that’s set them up to take the fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S2 · E1
    Jul 12, 2022 · 36 min

    Two Tales from the Tour De France

    Season 2 launches with a two tales from the Tour De France, which has, over the course of decades, become a stain on the sport of competitive cycling. But what does the Tour's future hold? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Jul 5, 2022 · 1 min

    Introducing Torched: Season 2

    Torched is back! Season 2 brings you the same high-stakes controversial Olympic stories you loved in Season 1, while expanding to other iconic sporting events and timely topics - from the Tour de France to Title IX to the World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S1 · E19
    Jun 28, 2022 · 32 min

    Relax and Win from Legacy of Speed

    Sharing a new Pushkin show, Legacy of Speed. When two Black sprinters raised their fists in protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, it shook the world. More than 50 years later, the ripple effects of their activism are still felt. Host Malcolm Gladwell tells the stories of the runners who took a stand, and the coaches and mentors who helped make them fast enough — and brave enough — to change the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S1 · E17
    May 10, 2022 · 47 min

    Taking a Stance with Gwen Berry

    Listen to the full conversation with Gwen Berry from our Rule 50 episode. We talk with Gwen about what it means to her to be an activist, a mother, a black woman, and an athlete in the United States. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S1 · E15
    Apr 26, 2022 · 43 min

    Changing Course with Kaillie Humphries

    Now famous for winning the first ever gold in women's monobob at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Kallie Humphries once didn't even know if she would be allowed to compete for the US. Listen to the full extended interview and hear more about her relentless ability to overcome obstacles, from childhood bullying to outdated gender norms. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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