Best Vernon Grant Podcasts (2024)

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Kenneth Rooks After His Audacious Olympic Silver Medal At The Paris Olympics 3000m Steeplechase Final | Recap + Reflections 37:58

31m ago37:58

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"I realized I was starting to open up a little bit of a gap and I'm like, ‘Oh my gosh, am I going to win?’ I probably was looking around way too much. But in my mind I was like, ‘Is this really happening right now? That’s what was going through my head. It was just adrenaline and just taking in the moment of, ‘Wow, this is incredible. Is this reall…

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Vernon Norwood Recaps His 2024 Paris Olympics | 4x400m Olympic Record + Gold, Mixed 4x400m World Record + Silver; Mentoring Quincy Wilson + Team USA Behind-The-Scenes 1:02:36

27m ago1:02:36

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"I told (Quincy Wilson), ‘Don’t worry about this. I'm going to get you a gold medal. I promise you.’ I kept telling him, 'Don't worry about this, you're good.’ I think he was just a little bit disappointed in how he performed, but I'm like, ‘Don't even worry about that stuff. You're about to walk away with an Olympic gold medal at 16-years-old. The…

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Mike Campbell Is the King of Cool 38:42

38m ago38:42

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Tom Petty’s righthand man proved time and again that he could get to the heart of the matter and find the perfect guitar part for a song. But he’s also cooked up plenty of hits as a player and writer for artists such as Don Henley—with whom he co-wrote two of his biggest hits—Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Matthew Sweet, Brian Setzer, and so many other…

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Dakotah Lindwurm After Finishing 12th In The 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon (2:26:44) And Why She's Running The NYC Marathon | Race Recap + Reflection 54:13

1h ago54:13

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"I love when I can hear, ‘Look at how good she looks!’ or, ‘She's smiling, that's awesome!’ I hope that one person sees it and is like, ‘If an elite marathoner can have fun while doing this, maybe I can.’" Dakotah Lindwurm just wrapped up an impressive performance at the Paris Olympic Marathon, finishing in 12th place with a time of 2:26:44. She wa…

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Conner Mantz After Finishing 8th In The 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon (2:08:12) | Race Recap + Reflection 59:56

6d ago59:56

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"I was going in with the mentality that I could medal even before we left. I just knew my fitness was at a different level. Yes, eighth is great and I'm happy about that, but I don't think my fitness really showed in this marathon. I think I have another level that I'm trying to bridge the gap to. But seeing them do so well, I was definitely thinki…

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Clayton Young After Finishing 9th At The 2024 Olympic Marathon (2:08:44) | Race Recap + Reflections 53:41

8d ago53:41

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"I've had this question asked once before, right after the Olympic Trials: What would you tell Clayton of four years ago, three years ago, two years ago? I had to think about it for a while and I kind of came to the conclusion that I would just give him a big hug and say, ‘Keep doing what you're doing,’ because I wouldn't want to rob him of all of …

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We Listened to Every Metallica Studio Album 49:32

6d ago49:32

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It’s a long journey from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, but we made the trip and there’s a lot to talk about. We cover our favorite tracks on every studio album, with the band’s best riffs and solos along the way. There’s plenty we can all agree on—Master of Puppets sits high on the hard-rock altar—and just us much that’s up to debate—is it time for a…

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Alexis Ohanian Explains Why He's Investing In And Elevating Women's Track And Launching Athlos NYC | LIVE FROM PARIS 37:39

35m ago37:39

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While in Paris, we had the chance to chat with Alexis Ohanian about his latest venture, ATHLOS NYC – a women’s track event aiming to inspire the next generation of athletes. The Reddit co-founder discusses the motivations behind his investment in the sport, drawing parallels with his successful foray into women’s soccer with Angel City FC. Ohanian …

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TORCH TALK DAY 10: U.S.A DOMINATES THE 4X400M, FAITH KIPYEGON THREEPEATS, MASAI RUSSELL UPSETS FOR GOLD BY .01 SECONDS, JAKOB GETS REVENGE BUT IT'S GRANT FISHER VS. THE WORLD 2:23:57

14d ago2:23:57

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The final day of track and field at the Paris Olympics was unforgettable! Jakob Ingebrigtsen bounced back with a gold medal in the 5000m, Faith Kipyegon claimed her third Olympic title in the 1500m, and Team USA delivered stellar performances in both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. In the ninth edition of Torch Talk, the team dives into the da…

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TORCH TALK DAY 9: RAI BENJAMIN IS AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION; TEAM USA 4X100M RELAY GLORY + DISMAY; A CRAZY FAST 10K CLOSE + MARILEIDY PAULINO GOES 48.17 FOR 400M 2:06:42

15d ago2:06:42

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Day 8 of track and field at the Paris Olympics featured a full slate of finals! Rai Benjamin clinched his long-awaited Olympic gold in the 400m hurdles, Sha’Carri Richardson anchored Team USA to victory in the 4x100m relay, and Nafi Thiam triumphed as a three-time defending Olympic champion, among other standout moments. In the eighth edition of To…

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Josh Kerr Breaks Analyzes 2024 Olympics 1500m Final + Where Jakob Ingebrigtsen Went Wrong 15:06

4d ago15:06

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Chris Chavez and Eric Jenkins sit down with Great Britain's Josh Kerr, the 2023 World champion who captured the silver medal in the thrilling 2024 Olympic 1500 meter final. Josh takes us inside his race strategy, sharing how he kept pace with Jakob Ingebrigtsen's world-record pace and the battle with Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse down the home stret…

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TORCH TALK DAY 7: SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE BREAKS WORLD RECORD TO DEFEND HER TITLE, GRANT HOLLOWAY & TARA DAVIS GET THEIR GOLDS + LETSILE TEBOGO BEATS NOAH LYLES (HEALTH UPDATE) 1:13:10

16d ago1:13:10

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The seventh of track and field action at the Paris Olympics was monumental in so many ways, and another stellar day for Team USA! Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record en route to Olympic gold in the women's 400m hurdles and Tara Davis-Woodhall claimed gold in the long jump. In tonight's edition of Torch Talk, the team breaks down... – S…

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INTERVIEW: Cole Hocker Breaks Down Epic 2024 Olympic 1500m Final To Win Gold In 3:27.65 20:51

5d ago20:51

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Chris Chavez and Eric Jenkins sit down with Cole Hocker, the new Olympic 1500-meter champion. Cole takes us through his unforgettable race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he outmaneuvered world champion Josh Kerr and Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen in a dramatic final lap. He shares insights into his training, the crucial moments of the race …

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INTERVIEW: Yared Nuguse Recaps His Bronze Medal Finish In Epic 2024 Olympic 1500m Final 26:03

5d ago26:03

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Team USA's Yared Nuguse sits down and chats with CITIUS MAG after taking third for bronze at the Paris Olympics 1500m final in 3:27.80 – just 0.01 seconds behind Josh Kerr. Nuguse lowered his personal best by 1.23 seconds. This is the first time since 1912 that two American men finished on the podium at the Olympics. This was Nuguse's first Olympic…

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Talkin’ About Grant Green with Dan Wilson 46:36

7d ago46:36

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Dan Wilson is a bandleader, teacher, and a Grammy-nominated guitarist who’s played alongside organ-jazz master Joey DeFrancesco and bassist Christian McBride. He’s on the short list of players who are experts of Grant Green’s singular swinging sound. We called Dan to talk about our favorite entries in the Green’s long discography. From trio dates t…

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INTERVIEW: Valarie Allman After Defending Her Olympic Gold Medal In The Discus, Why This Medal Means More 24:41

5d ago24:41

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Valarie Allman just became the first American woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the women's discus. She took the lead with a 68.74m throw that put her in first place and she never relinquished it. She had four throws that would have won the competition. Her best throw went 69.50m, which won the competition by nearly two meters. We had a chan…

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TORCH TALK DAY 6: QUINCY HALL 400M OLYMPIC CHAMPION! 43.40! KENNETH ROOKS FULL SEND FOR STEEPLE SILVER! EPIC POLE VAULT COMP FOR NINA KENNEDY/KATIE MOON/ALYSHA NEWMAN | LIVE FROM PARIS 1:41:36

17d ago1:41:36

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The sixth day of track and field at the Olympics was another huge one for Team USA! Quincy Hall claimed the 400m gold medal while Kenneth Rooks shocked the world with a silver medal finish in the 3000m steeplechase. As the events roll on, it’s clear that the American athletes are making a big splash and setting the stage for an exciting finish to t…

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INTERVIEW: Jamaica's Kishane Thompson After His Silver Medal In A Photo Finish Men's 100m Final 7:45

6d ago7:45

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We had the pleasure of briefly chatting with Jamaica's Kishane Thompson just two days after he took silver in the men's 100m final at the Paris Olympics. It was the first medal by a Jamaican man in the men's 100m at the Games since Usain Bolt. This is also Thompson's first Olympic Games. It was a dramatic men's 100m final and ehen the results were …

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TORCH TALK DAY 5: COLE HOCKER WINS 1500M OLYMPIC GOLD OVER JOSH KERR, JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN; GABBY THOMAS DOMINATES THE 200M FINAL | LIVE FROM PARIS 1:38:56

18d ago1:38:56

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Day five of track and field at the Paris Olympics may have been the most electric day yet! We saw an epic finish in the men’s 1500m with Cole Hocker taking the victory and Jakob Ingebrigtsen falling short of the podium. Meanwhile, Gabby Thomas won her first-ever Olympic title in the 200m. In tonight’s edition of Torch talk, we break down all of tod…

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TORCH TALK DAY 4: MONDO DUPLANTIS BREAKS HIS WORLD RECORD IN 6.25M; KEELY HODGKINSON FINALLY GETS HER GOLD; VAL ALLMAN DEFENDS HER TITLE + FAITH KIPYEGON DQ CONTROVERSY | LIVE FROM PARIS 1:16:45

19d ago1:16:45

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Day four of track and field at the Paris Olympics delivered! From Mondo Duplantis resetting his own world record (yet again) to the chaos of Faith Kipygeon being disqualified and later reinstated as the women’s 5000m silver medallist, today was a memorable one. In tonight’s edition of Torch Talk, we dive into all of the highlights from another acti…

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TORCH TALK DAY 3: NOAH LYLES WINS GOLD! KISHANE THOMPSON SILVER 100 METER FINAL RECAP SHOW + JOSH KERR VS. JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN SET FOR 1500M FINAL CLASH | LIVE FROM PARIS 1:43:45

20d ago1:43:45

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Today’s excitement was off the charts! Day three’s events were a rollercoaster of thrills, but stealing the spotlight was the men’s 100m final – a race that had fans across the world on the edge of their seats from start to finish. In today’s edition of Torch Talk, we recap… – Noah Lyles wins the first Olympic gold of his career by taking the 100m …

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TORCH TALK DAY 2: JULIEN ALFRED MAKES HISTORY WITH 100M GOLD FOR ST. LUCIA, USA GOES 2-3 WITH SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON + MELISSA JEFFERSON; RYAN CROUSER THREEPEATS + THEA LAFORD DELIVERS FOR DOMINICA 1:26:31

21d ago1:26:31

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Day 2 of track and field at the Paris Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, surprises, and historic achievements. Some of the day’s top highlights include: – Ryan Crouser made history with his third consecutive shot put gold, while U.S. teammate Joe Kovacs secured silver for the third time. – Julien Alfred came out on top over Sha'Carri Richard…

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TORCH TALK DAY 1: JOSHUA CHEPTEGEI FINALLY GETS HIS 10,000M GOLD, GRANT FISHER TAKES BRONZE! TEAM USA BREAKS THE MIXED 4X400M WORLD RECORD + FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE REPECHAGE ROUNDS | LIVE FROM PARIS 1:27:28

22d ago1:27:28

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We are FINALLY underway with track and field action at the Paris Olympics. On this first episode of TORCH TALK (presented by Asics), Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Mitch Dyer, Aisha Praught-Leer and Katelyn Hutchison unpack the first day of action including: – Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei set a new Olympic record with a time of 26:43.14 to finally get hi…

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A Zakk Wylde Primer 45:13

23d ago45:13

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Zakk Wylde is best known for his work at Ozzy’s side. It’s with good reason: He’s blazed that gig with his strong musical personality firmly intact for decades. But on this episode we’re not only talking about his work with the Ozzman, but his solo albums, Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and a few very key guest spots. Supported by EMG Pickups: …

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2024 Olympics Event-By-Event Men's and Women's Distance Preview | LIVE FROM PARIS! 2:11:30

13d ago2:11:30

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Bienvenue à Paris! The opening ceremonies have come and gone, and we’re now just days away from the first rounds of action on the purple track in the Stade de Paris. Spirits are high and excitement is building for the biggest athletics event of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the men’s and women's distance events at the Paris Oly…

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2024 Olympics Event-By-Event Men's and Women's Sprints Preview | LIVE FROM PARIS! 1:25:18

13d ago1:25:18

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The Paris Olympics are finally here! After months, if not years, of lead-up, the biggest quadrennial meet in the world will hit the purple track in style with medals, records, and glory on the line. Previewing the men's and women's sprint events and athletes to keep an eye out for at the Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Frase-Pryce,…

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We Made It To Paris! Recapping Our Opening Ceremony Experience + Witnessing The Return Of Céline Dion 38:08

17d ago38:08

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Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet have arrived on-site in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. We share a little behind-the-scenes of CITIUS MAG's first few days in France and what to expect from our coverage of the Games. Chris attended the Opening Ceremony and stood in the rain to watch the Parade of Nations as each country made its way down the Seine and towar…

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