Inside the Rings Podcast
1) Ice in Her Veins, Fire in Her Heart: Bonnie Blair’s Olympic Reign
She was fast. She was focused. She was fearless.Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated Olympians in U.S. history, didn’t just skate circles around the competition—she redefined what it meant to chase...Show More
2) Fearless on the Fall Line: The Story of Picabo Street
Before today's stars took center stage, Picabo Street was the face of American alpine skiing—fast, fearless, and fiercely unapologetic. In this Inside the Rings exclusive, she opens up about her rise ...Show More
3) Ski. Shoot. Lead: Jack Gierhart on Elevating US Biathlon
Ski. Shoot. Lead. In this gripping episode of Inside the Rings, we sit down with Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Biathlon, to explore one of the most misunderstood Olympic sports. From his leap from US Saili...Show More
4) On Guard: Phil Andrews and the Future of USA Fencing
What happens when a fearless reformer steps onto one of the oldest stages in Olympic sport?In this episode of Inside the Rings, host Jon Hawkins sits down with Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, to tal...Show More
5) Chari Hawkins: From Paris 2024 to 26.2 Miles
🇺🇸 Olympian Chari Hawkins relives her Paris 2024 heptathlon journey 🏟️ — from the roar of Stade de France to the mental battles between events. She shares behind-the-scenes moments 🎥, the shift to...Show More
6) Return of the Champ - Kaysha Love
Get ready to hop back into the driver’s seat with world-champion bobsledder Kaysha Love in this high-octane episode of Inside the Rings! 🛷💨 We’re peeling back the ice spray to revisit her jaw-droppi...Show More
7) Behind the Mic: Tom Kelly on the Voices and Visions of the Olympic Movement
From the icy slopes of Nagano to the high-altitude buzz of Beijing, Tom Kelly has been the voice behind the curtain—shaping how we hear, feel, and remember the Olympic Games. In this episode, we sit d...Show More
Behind the Mic: Tom Kelly on the Voices and Visions of the Olympic Movement
49:57 | Aug 18th, 2025
8) Lighting the Flame: George Hirthler on Pierre de Coubertin and the Soul of the Olympics
What does it mean to dream of peace through sport? In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with award-winning author and Olympic historian George Hirthler, the literary voice behind The Idealist, ...Show More
9) Building the Games: Inside LA28’s Olympic Sport Program with Jack Smith
What does it take to design the Olympic sport program for a host city like Los Angeles?In this episode of Inside the Rings, we sit down with Jack Smith, Senior Sport Group Manager for LA28, to uncover...Show More
10) Inside the Olympic Movement with Sarah Hirshland
What defines Olympic success? It’s not just medals.In this special episode, Jon Hawkins interviews Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the USOPC, on:The “Decade of Sport” (2024–2034)The rise of mental health in e...Show More