165. NBC Sports' Lindsay Czarniak: From Sport Anchor to Sports Mom

About this episode

Lindsay Czarniak shares her experiences covering the Olympics and insights on parenting young athletes.

What’s it really like to cover the Olympics? How do elite athletes—and parents—handle pressure, disappointment, and big life moments? In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast , we sit down with Emmy-winning sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak , host of Things No One Tells You and longtime ESPN, Fox, and NBC sports reporter/anchor, to dive into her experiences from the Olympic desk, the power of mindset, and the human side of sports. Lindsay shares: Her inside look at the 2026 Winter Olympics, working alongside legendary athletes and analysts. The emotional highs and lows of pressure-filled competition—on ice, in hockey rinks, and on the field. Real talk about parenting young athletes: navigating team selections, setbacks, and helping kids build confidence. Stories that prove even top-tier sports parents sometimes lose their cool… and what they learn from it. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode offers a rare glimpse at the triumphs, failures, and lessons that shape sports at every level. Get ready for laughter, emotion, and insight from someone who’s seen it all—on TV, in the Olympics, and at home. Tune in and discover why the journey, not just the…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Francoeur

Guest: Lindsay Czarniak

Topics covered

• Olympics coverage
• parenting young athletes
• sports mindset
• pressure in sports
• emotional highs and lows

Keywords

• Olympics
• sports broadcasting
• parenting
• athlete mindset
• competition pressure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NBC Sports, ESPN, Fox

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