About this episode
Mike and Ian discuss the Winter Olympic Games, including torch carrying and ski jumping, with a comedic twist.
Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org . How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike Danforth, Ian Chillag
Topics covered
- Winter Olympics
- torch carrying
- ski jumping
- mental preparation
- comedy
Keywords
- Winter Olympics
- torch
- ski jumps
- mental preparation
- NPR
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Places: Milan/Cortina
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