First, we cover UW-Madison football with sports reporter Jim Polzin. Then, weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen joins to talk about her experience at the Olympics. Finally, we cover curling ahead of a matchup between the United States and Canada with Sidney Schroeder and Randy Ferbey.
Featured in this Episode
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Looking at the Badger football season ahead
September means football and the Badgers’ season is getting into swing. We talk with a sports journalist about his expectations for the Badgers, plus his thoughts on the Badgers’ opening win against Western Michigan.
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Behind the barbell: A conversation with Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen
Olympic weightlifting involves lifting a barbell over your head in two movements: the snatch, and the clean and jerk. An incredibly strong Olympian, Theisen-Lappen, originally from Eau Claire, joins us.
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Madison women’s curling team headed to international competition
Later this month, a Madison-based curling team will represent the United States in a matchup against the top club from Canada. We talk with a member of the team, plus a four-time World Curling Champion, about the growth of the sport and what to expect from the competition.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Jim Polzin Guest
- Mary Theisen-Lappen Guest
- Sidney Schroeder Guest
- Randy Ferbey Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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