Para Sport Nation

Mar 14 2025 42 ep. 28 mins 2
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Alex Smyth spotlights upcoming para sport events in Canada and abroad, pulls back the curtain on how para sports are played and interviews para sport athletes, coaches and trainers.

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Mike Whitehead: 25 Years in Wheelchair Rugby

Mar 14 2025 26 mins  
On this episode, Alex and Nathan chat with legendary wheelchair rugby player Mike Whitehead, who recently announced his retirement after nearly 25 years in the sport. Mike reflects on his incredible career, sharing the emotions and memories that have come flooding back as he steps away from the game. He opens up about the reasons behind his decision to retire and what lies ahead fo

Wheelchair Curling and the Road to 2026 with Chrissy Molnar

Mar 11 2025 26 mins  
On this episode, we chat with Chrissy Molnar, a member of the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Team, who helped secure a bronze medal at the 2025 World Wheelchair Curling Championship.

Will Stephens: Giving Voice to Para & Underrated Sports

Mar 07 2025 29 mins  
On this episode, Will Stephens of Trailer Park Sports Network (TPSN) joins the show to discuss his mission to shine a spotlight on some of the more under covered sports. How does he choose the sports he covers? Where did his desire to cover para sports come from? What type of feedback has he received with his fun and informative coverage? Will shares all this and more!

Riding Toward the 2026 Paralympics with Sandrine Hemel

Mar 04 2025 29 mins  
On this episode, two-time Paralympic snowboarder Sandrine Hemel joins the show to share insights into the ongoing season.

First Collegiate Sitting Volleyball Invitational

Feb 28 2025 29 mins  
On this episode, we dive into the first-ever College/University Sitting Volleyball Invitational, hosted by Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario.

OneCourt: The Future of Accessible Sports Tech

Feb 25 2025 28 mins  
Co-Founder, Antyush Bollini and Program Manager, Bree Fraser of OneCourt join the show to discuss their device that's making live sports more accessible to fans who are Blind or Low Vision.

2025 Invictus Games Recap

Feb 21 2025 29 mins  
On this episode, Alex and Nathan recap the 2025 Invictus Games which took place in Vancouver.

What Goes Into Nutrition for Para-Athletes?

Feb 18 2025 29 mins  
Paralympian and sports nutritionist Keely Shaw joins the show to discuss her career in cycling, as well as her expertise in sports nutrition.

The Final Serve: Danielle Ellis' Paralympic Journey

Feb 14 2025 29 mins  
Danielle Ellis, a three-time Paralympian and captain of the Canadian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team joins the show to discuss her recently announced retirement.

Saskatchewan Female Athlete of the Year - Shelby Newkirk

Feb 11 2025 29 mins  
In this episode of Para Sport Nation, hosts Alex and Nathan sit down with Para swimmer Shelby Newkirk from Saskatoon, recently named Saskatchewan’s Female Athlete of the Year for 2024.