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July 18, 2024

Team Canada's Journey to Paris 2024: Karolina Wisniewska, PLY

Karolina Wisniewska is a three-time Paralympian and winner of eight Paralympic medals in Para alpine skiing. She was named Canada’s co-Chef De Mission with Josh Vander Vies for the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago and ...

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July 11, 2024

Team Canada's Journey to Paris 2024: Jane Roos

Jane Roos has been recognized as one of the most Influential Women in Sport, the Most Influential People in Sport, the Top 100 Women in Canada and was the recipient of the Leadership in Sports Award at the 36th Canadian …

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June 27, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Lizanne Murphy, OLY

Lizanne Murphy is a 2x Olympian in basketball. She represented Team Canada at the London 2012 Olympics and the 2016 Olympics in Rio where. She is still with Team Canada, in a new role from Athlete to Director of Sport …

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June 20, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Tara Llanes, PLY

Tara Llanes is a former BMX professional turned Mountain Bike professional. In 2007 she was paralyzed from the waist down in a Mountain bike race. After years of rehabilitation she got into wheelchair tennis and we find out h...

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June 13, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Alexander Sears

Alexander (Albie) Sears currently the High-Performance Manager at Surf Canada as well a leading as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. I was lucky enough to be trained by him leading up to...

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June 6, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Sanoa Olin

Sanoa Olin, a local on the podium at international surf events and she has earned her spot on the Canadian Team for Paris 2024 Olympics at the young age of 19! The 2024 Paris Olympic surfing competitions will take place …

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May 30, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Greg Stewart, PLY

DROP IN with a Canadian record breaker in para shot put, a Parapan American Games multi medalists in sitting volleyball as well as shot put. Greg Stewart was Born without the lower part of his left arm, but that hasn’t …

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May 23, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Melissa Humana-Paredes, OLY

2019 Melissa Humans Paredes and her teammate made history as Canada’s first ever world champions in beach volleyball, a victory that secured their spot at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where they then placed 5th. In 2022 she formed...

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May 16, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Evan Dunfee, OLY

Evan Dunfee has DROPPED IN before in E.33 we had a lot of giggles and learned a lot about race walking and bodily functions. He is an Olympic medallist, he has represented Team Canada at 2 Olympics, 2016 and 2020/21. …

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May 9, 2024

Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024: Jacqueline Simoneau, OLY

This guest has DROPPED IN before in E.36. This 2x Olympian retired from artistic swimming after the Tokyo 2021 Games. She was/is becoming a doctor, I’ve seen her in her scrubs, because she’s still giving back to the world of …

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May 4, 2024

Intro Series XII: Team Canada's Journey to Paris 2024

I'm back to uncover the stories and behind-the-scenes moments of Team Canada's journey to Paris 2024, from heartwarming triumphs to nail-biting challenges, are you ready for another thrilling Olympic and Paralympic journey ar...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Special Guest Roberta Walker (Rodger)

It's our 100th episode! So we have a very special guest! This guest has been my mentor and is now a friend that is family! We sit down with a friend, wife, pro snowboarder, entrepreneur, designer, TBI survivor and one …

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Feb. 8, 2024

Legacy and Closing Thoughts: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

IN this episode we touch on the following and so much more: Reflecting on Your Journey Defining Your Legacy Proudest Achievements Challenges Overcome Contributions to the Snowboarding Community Passing the Torch Relationship ...

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Feb. 1, 2024

The Future of Snowboarding: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

IN this episode we touch on the following and so much more: Evolution of Snowboarding Innovations in Equipment Youth Engagement Inclusion and Diversity Environmental Sustainability Globalization of Snowboarding Technological ...

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Jan. 25, 2024

Advocacy and Community Engagement: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

IN this episode we touch on the following and so much more: My passion for advocacy , specific causes or issues I'm most passionate about, and why? My community connection , how I connect with the local and global communities...

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Jan. 18, 2024

Life Beyond Snowboarding: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

IN this episode we touch on the following and so much more: Balancing the demands of being a professional athlete and personal life. Other interests or hobbies that I'm passionate about outside of the snowboarding world. How ...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Olympic Journey Part 2: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

This episode I chat about my Olympic Journey Part 2: Sochi 2014: Evolution of Experience Challenges Overcome Standout Performance Team Canada Unity Pyeongchang 2018: Returning to the Olympics Adapting to New Challenges Most M...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Olympic Journey Part 1: Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

This episode I chat about my first 2 Winter Olympic Games. Torino 2006: First Olympic Experience Challenges and Lessons Memorable Moments Impact on Career Vancouver 2010: Home Ground Advantage The Energy of 2010 Best Placing ...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Challenges and Triumphs: ChatGPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

This episode focuses on the challenges I faced and the triumphs I achieved during my snowboard career. Here are the topics I discuss in this episode Navigating the Sports System The Role of Coaches Sponsorship and Support Bal...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Training and Preparation: ChatGPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

This episode AI interviews me, Mercedes Nicoll, and asks about my training and preparation from my life as a professional snowboarder. I dive into topics of trust, personal trainers, visualization, dancing, ice baths and so m...

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Nov. 16, 2023

Mentorship and Influence; Chat GPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

In the second episode, delve into the people and experiences that influenced Mercedes. This episode can provide context for her journey and growth as an athlete. We dive deeper into Mercedes role models and mentors. Learn mor...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Early Influences and Beginnings; ChatGPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

Exploring 4x Winter Olympian and podcast hots Mercedes Nicoll's early life and influences via Chat GPT interview questions. The episode starts off with the classic DROPPING IN 'rapid fire' 10 questions. Mercedes dives deep in...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Intro Series XI; ChatGPT Interviews Mercedes Nicoll

Mercedes loves interviewing guests and I will be getting to that again in her 100th episode. But for now, for series 11. This intro, introduces series 11 and what will be happening for the next 10 episodes. DROP IN! Learn …

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Sept. 7, 2023

Whistler Kids II with Phillip Nicoll (my brother)

This series we chat about growing up in Whistler, BC, Canada. This guest is a brother, son, friend, photographer, graphic designer, sign builder is the fastest skier on the mountain, he is my brother, Phillip Nicoll! DROP IN ...

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