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Video Interview: Jerome Blake On Winning Bronze Medal for Canada in Men’s 4x100m Relay

On August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By Chris Hue

Canadian track star Jerome Blake joined us on the Popternative show. He most recently helped Canada win the bronze medal as part of the men’s 4x100m relay team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In the interview, we talk about preparing for competitions, winning a medal and much more. Image credit: […]

Video Interview: Jayde Riviere on Winning Gold with Canada’s National Women’s Soccer team

On August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 By Chris Hue

We had the chance to speak with Canadian soccer player Jayde Riviere. She most recently captured gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a player for the Canadian women’s national team. We talk about the reception from Canadians, being in Tokyo and tons more! Image credit: Canada Soccer 2020 Tokyo […]

Video Interview: Charlotte Worthington on Winning Gold in BMX Freestyle at Tokyo 2020

On August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Chris Hue

We had the opportunity to speak with Olympic gold medalist and British cyclist Charlotte Worthington on the Popternative show. The England-native was part of Great Britain’s cycling squad that captured gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We talk about her upbringing, being an Olympian and tons more.Image credit: chazworther/@Instagram BMX […]

5 Sports That Should Be In The Olympics

On July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 By Chris Hue

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally here, for the first time people will be able to see Surfing, 3×3 Basket-ball and Skateboarding at the event. We take a look at some sports that perhaps should also be added to the competition in the future. Paintball A team sport that requires […]

Podcast: Rebecca Johnston on the gold medal hockey game in PyeongChang, her opinion on shootouts and more

On March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 By Popternative

Member of Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team and Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Johnston joins the show to discuss the recent gold medal game against Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympic games in PyeongChang. Johnston also discusses her feelings about shootouts in international tournaments and more. Download and listen to the […]

Olympic Figure Skater skates to Game of Thrones Music

On February 18, 2018February 18, 2018 By Popternative

25 year-old German figure skater Paul Fentz performed to music from Game Of Thrones at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang last week. Not only that, but he was also dressed as Jaime Lannister. VIDEO: Paul Fentz uses #GameofThrones music for free skate https://t.co/t95eLUmtBg #winterolympics pic.twitter.com/hC6TkbR4Y2 — NBC Connecticut (@NBCConnecticut) February […]

Podcast: Mikaël Kingsbury talks about preparing for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

On February 10, 2018February 11, 2018 By Popternative

Canadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury makes his Popternative return to chat about going for gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Download and listen to the episode on-the-go here. Be sure to follow Mikaël on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all his events. Subscribe to Popternative on iTunes and YouTube. We are also on Spotify.

Charles Hamelin wants to make history at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games

On February 3, 2018February 4, 2018 By Popternative

3-time Olympic gold medalist for Team Canada, Charles Hamelin, makes his 4th appearance on Popternative. Hamelin talks about preparing to make history at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, the evolution of speed skating, video games, and more. Download the episode to listen on-the-go here. Be sure to watch Charles Hamelin compete at […]

Popternative Asks: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety about Pyeongchang and more!

On December 3, 2017December 4, 2017 By Popternative

Alpine skier and and two-time Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety answers a few questions about the upcoming 2018 winter games in Pyeongchang, what he wants to accomplish, and “Toyota’s Mobility For All” campaign. Follow Ted Ligety on Twitter and be sure to subscribe to our channel Watch below: