The Podium

Amanda McGrory and Michelle Konkoly, 7x and 4x Paralympic medalists respectively and Paris 2024 analysts join Chris to give their highlight moments of these Games. The face, countries and dynamics discussed shapes the medal table in France but also define the horizon for 2026 and 2028. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this episode, Paralympian Ryan Medrano opens up about living with cerebral palsy and the challenges of competing with an invisible disability. Ryan shares his personal journey in track and field along with shedding light on the misconceptions and stigma surrounding invisible disabilities. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this episode, we chat with Tokyo Paralympic champion Ian Seidenfeld, who shares his journey in the world of table tennis and the unique family legacy he continues. As the son of a Paralympic champion, Ian talks about the challenges and triumphs of following in his father’s footsteps, and how the sport has shaped both their lives. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to the Paralympics' prosthetic pit with Jeff Waldmuller, a research and development prosthetist from Ottobock. Jeff shares insights into the fast-paced world of Paralympic prosthetic repairs, where precision and speed are crucial. Learn about the essential role these "pit stops" play in keeping athletes at their peak performance. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this kick-off episode of the Paris Paralympics, we sit down with Calahan Young, a standout player on Team USA's Goalball team. Discover the unique intensity of Goalball—a sport created specifically for blind athletes that has no Olympic counterpart. Calahan shares his journey, the sport’s challenges, and why Goalball might just be the greatest sport you’ve never seen. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.