Lydia Jacoby: My battle with post-Olympic depression
Lydia Jacoby, who unexpectedly became an Olympic champion as a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, opens up about her battle with post-Olympic depression
My New Favorite Futbolista
My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian is a podcast from NBC Sports that goes beyond the podium to introduce you to the compelling people behind the Team USA uniforms. Each season focuses on a different group of athletes, with past hosts including Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon and 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin. The conversations here are less about stats and more about story. You'll hear athletes discuss their journeys, their motivations, and the personal causes they champion with a depth rarely found in standard sports coverage. This podcast provides a unique, intimate look at the individuals who define the modern Olympic and Paralympic spirit, connecting their world-class athleticism to broader themes in culture and society. It’s an invitation to find a new personal connection to the Games, understanding what truly drives these competitors before they take the global stage. Listen to this podcast for genuine, revealing profiles that make you feel like you’re getting to know a friend, not just a fan favorite.
Episodes
Who should you root for at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics?
My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion
Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes
As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenb…
Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset
How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Fu…
How Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental health
Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide. Hear from: Sophia Smith Michael Wilson (Sophia’s bo…
How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer
18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers. Hear from: Linda Caicedo Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother) Di…
Naomi Girma: Team USA’s first-gen trailblazer
Naomi Girma, the first player of Ethiopian descent on the U.S. Women’s National Team, hopes to make it easier for first-generation Americans to succeed. Hear from: Naomi Girma Seble Demissie (Naomi’s mother) Girma Aweke…
Panama’s Marta Cox picks up the pieces after losing her mother
Panamanian midfielder Marta Cox, who recently lost her mother unexpectedly, finds ways to keep her mother’s memory alive on the pitch. Hear from: Marta Cox Raiza Gutiérrez (Marta’s longtime coach) Episode reporter: Roxan…
Team USA’s Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez: Am I Mexican enough?
Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez, who are poised to be the only two Mexican Americans to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, are grappling with their hybrid identities. Hear from: Sofia Huerta Ashley Sanchez Karina Rodrí…
Call me Estefanía Banini, not the “female Messi”
Argentina’s Estefanía Banini, who is nicknamed the “female Messi,” is using her platform to advocate for equality for female soccer players in Latin America. Hear from: Estefanía Banini Andrés Cantor (Telemundo Deportes)…
