When the world’s elite athletes compete later this month at the Olympic Games in Paris, who treats them? And when injuries happen, how are decisions made about whether the athlete can continue to compete? To answer these questions and how it all works, our guest is Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA.

Jonathan and Dr. Beim talk about the Olympics and the medical teams that support athletes there, and they also discuss Dr. Beim’s truly remarkable story that led to a life in medical care, where she continues to serve everyone from regular folks in rural communities, to some of the greatest athletes in human history.

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How Jonathan & Dr. Beim Met (4:40)

Heading to Paris (8:03)

Your day-to-day at the Olympics (9:16)

Educating Patients (22:38)

Elite Athletes vs ‘Normal’ Folks (26:13)

Which Olympic Sports Produce the Most Injuries? (31:20)

Dr. Beim’s Path to Team USA (35:39)

The Youth (56:26)

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Cody and Jonathan discuss the announcement of two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women riders at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: mountaineer Nims Purja; questions about the awesomeness of Spring Energy’s sauce; supreme court rulings on liability waivers; what we’re reading & watching; & more.

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Catching Up with Cody (11:11)

Snow League & XGL (15:56)

Women & Rampage (28:26)

Latest Controversies re: Nims Purja (36:03)

Spring Energy’s Awesome Sauce (48:28)

Blevins Corner: Supreme Court & Liability Waivers (1:00:29)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:15:08)

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Mt. Everest: for some people, it still represents the holy grail of adventure. For others, it conjures up images of long queues, lots of trash, and a tourism industry that has gotten out of hand. So what is the truth about Everest, and why does it generate such strong feelings for so many of us?

Our guest today is Adrian Ballinger, a climber, skier, mountain guide, and the founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions. Adrian does an outstanding job of explaining the multiple sides of Everest, and the many different ways to approach it.

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First Love: Skiing, Climbing, Or Mountaineering (6:53)

Progression in Skiing High Peaks (13:46)

Your Season on Everest (15:47)

North Side vs South Side of Everest (24:06)

How Accessible Should Everest Be? (34:57)

Supplemental Oxygen (38:27)

Alpenglow Expeditions’ “Rapid Ascent” (47:32)

Other Mountains that Deserve More Attention? (56:13)

Fixing High-Altitude Mountaineering & Outdoor Sports Culture (1:01:20)

The Need for more Female Guides (1:05:25)

Adrian’s Duffel Shuffle Podcast (1:10:41)

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