Olympipod XVI - Melbourne 1956

Just how friendly were Melbourne's friendly games? Among the blood in the water, cold war antics and torch shenanigans, we find love, legendary athletes and lounging Liberians.

Om Podcasten

A biweekly podcast about the world's greatest quadrennial multi-sport extravaganza brought to you by below-average international athlete Chris O'Reilly and above-average international nonathlete Ruth Fitzpatrick. We will be your one-stop pod guiding you through all 32 Olympiads as well as a couple of non-Olympiads.