Blind Landing

Nov 06 2022 576
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Blind Landing is an award-winning independent documentary podcast. The series goes behind the scenes in the world of elite sports. The series was named one of The Atlantic’s Best Podcasts of 2021 ,was a 2022 Webby Awards honoree and a 2022 AIPS Sports Media Awards nominee, and won the 2023 Ambie Award for Best Independent Podcast. Blind Landing has been featured in dozens of publications around the world, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture and Elle.

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The Improbable Comeback of Rebeca Andrade

Nov 06 2022 29 mins  
The making of Rebeca Andrade, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and a comeback unlike any other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristi Yamaguchi: Asian American Idol

May 18 2022 52 mins  
For many Asian Americans, seeing Kristi Yamaguchi win the gold in women’s figure skating at the 1992 Olympics was everything. She was more than a famous athlete — she was one of the few Asian Americans on TV, period. Yet for Kristi, the polished, glamorous image that we all saw was very different from her experience on the inside. From her choice to skate solo to seeking endors

Ukrainian Gymnast Illia Kovtun & The Story Behind The Photo Seen Around The World

Mar 18 2022 18 mins  
On this special episode of Blind Landing, we're stepping away from figure skating and going back to the world of gymnastics to bring you Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun. Illia tells us about what it's been like to compete during the invasion of Ukraine and the story of how politics found it's way onto the competition floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/

Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge

Feb 23 2022 49 mins  
Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating forever. As a Black figure skater in the 1940s, Mabel made a name for herself skating in ice shows all over the world — but was barred from entering competitions because of the color of her skin. Mabel made it her life’s mission to get Black skaters into the sport and to reach the highest peaks. Using excerpts of interviews with Mabel neve

Out On The Ice: Part 3

Feb 07 2022 38 mins  
“Out On The Ice” concludes with the story of Adam Rippon, the first out skater to represent the US at the Olympics, and a new generation of queer skaters determined to change the culture of their sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Out On The Ice: Part 2

Feb 07 2022 38 mins  
For decades, skaters have been pushed to play into narrow gender stereotypes on and off the ice, leaving queer athletes feeling like being themselves wasn’t an option –– but not everyone was going to stay silent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Out On The Ice: Part 1

Feb 07 2022 38 mins  
From the outside, figure skating might look like a queer haven, a space where LGBTQ+ athletes can be out and open… but inside of the sport? That couldn’t be farther from the reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blind Landing: Season Two Trailer

Feb 04 2022 2 mins  
The new season of Blind Landing is all about… figure skating! We’re taking you behind the scenes with the biggest names in the sport, from Adam Rippon to Kristi Yamaguchi, and telling the stories of skaters who dared to challenge the norms and put everything on the line for something greater than gold. New episodes coming February 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 2

Oct 18 2021 28 mins  
When it comes to addressing the safety concerns gymnasts have about competitions, there are structures in place to help gymnasts be heard... but are these structures working? Can they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 1

Oct 18 2021 26 mins  
We spoke with Olympic gymnasts from around the world about the current state of safety at competitions. Twenty years after the Sydney vault controversy, things have changed. And not necessarily for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices