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The 2024 Paris Olympics will be iconic. Beautiful location. Pumped up athletes. And NO pandemic restrictions! ”Dying to Ask: The Road to Paris” tells the backstories of athletes, coaches and people behind the scenes who get Team USA to the top of the podium. Join 11-time Olympic reporter Deirdre Fitzpatrick and the Hearst Olympic Team to get inspired and maybe add a little Olympic edge to your life.
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6 days ago
MEET THE TEAM: Jason Newton
6 days ago
6 days ago
Jason Newton may be a newbie to Olympic coverage. But his hometown already knows how to support someone at the Olympics.
Jason is an evening news anchor at WBAL-TV in Baltimore, hometown of Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps.
Jason is also a native of Baltimore. And while his wingspan isn't as broad as Phelps, his knowledge of all things Olympic will be by this summer's games.
This is the third in our MEET THE TEAM episodes as we get to know members of the Hearst Olympics Team ahead of this summer's coverage at the Paris Olympics.
On this Dying to Ask:
- What Jason thought he wanted to be when he went to college (spoiler: it wasn't working as an Olympic reporter)
- The new Olympic sport Jason is especially excited to cover
- How Jason's hobby is likely to benefit Fitz' Instagram feed during the Olympics
7 days ago
MEET THE TEAM: Fletcher Mackel
7 days ago
7 days ago
Imagine having a stunt double at work. Fletcher Mackel basically does in his role as a sports anchor at WDSU-TV.
That's because the guy often sitting next to him on the anchoring desk doing the news is his identical twin brother Travers.
The Brothers Mackel have share a lot of experiences together. They grew up playing baseball in New Orleans. Both attended college and played baseball at Loyola University. And they both signed on at WDSU more than 20 years ago where Fletcher jokes "we're now a package deal and you're stuck with both of us."
Soon, the guys will have something else in common as both will have worked on the Hearst Olympic Team. Fletcher is looking forward to adding Olympic experience to a resume that already includes Super Bowls and college championships.
Fletcher's family has been in New Orleans for generations and civic pride fuels both his work ethic and passion. His energy is off the charts and if you like an inspirational quote, grab a pen because he drops them like crazy!
On this Dying to Ask:
- What it's like to work with an identical twin (should probably ask the staff of WDSU about that)
- How his hometown fuels his work ethic and passion
- And the sports guy makes a prediction on who's going to own Beach Volleyball in Paris
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Should Team USA Ditch the Olympic Trials Process?
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Team USA will rely on an Olympic Trials process to pick most of its 2024 Summer Olympic Team. But for how much longer?
Some worry it's not sustainable to stage "mini-Olympics" in host cities to select athletes due to rising costs and expectations.
Freelance writer Erin Strout raises the issue in her most recent article for Outside Online where she investigated whether the popular US Olympic Marathon Trials needs a reboot.
You can read the article here.
Americans love Olympic Trials. They're exciting and showcase the depth of underdog talent like marathon record breaker Fiona O'Keeffe. It's like a mini-Olympics with only Americans taking part to determine who will represent Team USA at an Olympics.
But the downside of the Trials process is that they're money losers for a lot of cities.
Most countries rely on selection committees to pick Olympic teams. Would a selection committee have picked Fiona O'Keeffe to represent her country in marathon? Probably not.
On this Dying to Ask:
- Arguments for and against the Olympic Trials process
- What a recent US Olympic Marathon race organizer told Erin about the cost of hosting a Trials and why he says his city couldn't do it again
- Who pays for what at an Olympic Trials? The answer may surprise you
Friday Mar 01, 2024
FIVE WITH FITZ: Fiona O'Keeffe
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Check out FIVE WITH FITZ with Olympic marathoner Fiona O'Keeffe.
Five rapid fire questions with Team USA's speediest female marathoner.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
MEET THE TEAM: Mike "Domi" Domalaog
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
If the Olympics gave out a medal for fan geekdom, Mike "Domi" Domalaog would get gold every time.
Domi, as he's known around KCRA 3 and the Hearst Olympic Team, is an encyclopedia of all things Citius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter. (That's the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together if you were not blessed with FOUR YEARS of high school Latin as I was.)
In our first MEET THE TEAM episode, I'll explain how the Hearst Olympic Team works and the long history Domi and I have of traipsing the world chasing athletes, telling stories, and testing the limits of sleep deprivation.
Paris will be Domi's 11th Olympic trip. His work history goes back to the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. But, his love of the Olympics started decades ago as a kid growing up in Salinas, CA.
Domi is one of the smartest people I know and his recall for athletes and their achievements is equal parts impressive and frightening. He's a member of the prestigious Emmy Awards "Silver Circle," awarded for 25+ years in television news. And, he's been a photographer at KCRA for 38 years.
In this Dying to Ask:
- How Domi became an Olympic reporter
- The responsibility he feels telling young athletes' stories
- What he's looking forward to the most in Paris
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Road to Paris Olympic Trailer
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Season 11 of the Dying to Ask podcast is here and it's giving us Emily in Paris vibes.
We're heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!
In our Season 11 trailer, Deirdre Fitzpatrick has a look at what to expect over the next few months as we highlight athletes, coaches and all those behind the scenes who support Team USA.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Second Acts and Taylor Swift With NFL legend Steve Young
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
From touchdowns to acquisitions — NFL legend Steve Young's second act may be more exhausting than his former career.
Young was a quarterback for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers.
He's a two-time MVP (1992/1994), and he's a three-time Super Bowl winner.
But Young says he started working on his post-retirement plans long before he left the game.
He earned his law degree from BYU while playing for the 49ers and now runs HGGC, a successful private equity firm in the Bay Area.
Young spent years downplaying his football past in his new career. But he has fully embraced the magic and nuance of his two worlds.
In 2016, Young published his memoir, "QB: My Life Behind the Spiral."
Young is married and the father of four children, two boys and two girls.
His daughters have shown the greatest interest in playing football.
On this Dying to Ask:
- Advice on crafting a second act
- How the future Olympic sport of flag football created an incredible bond between father and daughters
- And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Steve Young has thoughts. The empathy he has for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
3 Ways Going Outside Improves Your Health
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Feeling blah? Head outside. Mother Nature may be the ultimate mood booster.
Science has long backed the health benefits of the great outdoors.
Spending time outdoors impacts your physical and emotional health. Going outside can fight depression and lower blood pressure.
Feel cranky after a long day indoors at school or work? A 10 minutes walk outside soaking in some sun can radically change how you feel and ultimately perform.
Can't think?
Go outside.
Feeling down?
Go outside.
Can't sleep?
Go outside.
You get the idea.
On this Dying to Ask:
- The viral video from Finland prompting more interest in the health benefits of spending time outside.
- The vitamin you'll increase naturally by soaking up some sun.
- And the link between your eyes, age, sun and sleep.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
3 Ways To OWN 2024
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
New year, new you? Why not?
The calendar change is a great time for a habit refresh.
This week I'm sharing three things I'm doing this year to capture the spirit of a fresh start while also reflecting on the people who enriched my 2023.
Ready to kick your year into gear?
Mentioned during this episode:
Get motivated with entrepreneur Jesse Itzler.
Plan your 24 in 24 with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin.
Clear the digital clutter with tech expert Jennifer Jolly.
On this Dying to Ask:
- Why you need to sit down and write some good old-fashioned letters in January
- How to craft a 24 in 24 list
- And the easiest way to clear digital clutter
Other places to listen
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CLICK HERE to listen on Stitcher
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
4 Ways To Take A Brain Break
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Overwhelmed this holiday season? Try a brain break.
It's my secret to doing all the things and trying to be in the moment while I'm doing them.
A brain break is the act of giving yourself a mental time out. That mental rest can boost your mood, increase productivity and make life more enjoyable.
In this episode, we'll identify how to spot your noggin needs a break. (It's not as obvious as you think.)
And, we'll go through a 4 step plan to perfect a brain break. It's a great practice to work on over the holidays.
Also in this episode, we'll review this year's top 10 Dying to Ask episodes.
Mentioned in this episode:
Stolen Focus: Why you can't Focus and How Think Deeply Again
Eat Pray Love and get creative with Elizabeth Gilbert
Should you get in on the giant water bottle trend?