In this week’s episode, a look at how St. Louis played a part in making The Olympic Games what they are today, how the bicycling craze of the 1890s paved the way for women to assert their independence, a look at how pickleball continues to grow in popularity while also increasingly sending people to the ER, an inspirational true story about American underdogs who struggled and sacrificed to win gold at the Olympics, and the history and techniques of one of the original Olympic sports.

The 1904 Olympics: How St. Louis Changed the Games Forever
Olympic historian Michael Loynd looks back at the 1904 St. Louis Olympic game, telling a few lesser-known stories, and whether the city could host them again.

History Spotlight: Wheel Fever
“Wheel fever” is a term used to describe the bicycling craze of the 1890s that paved the way for women to assert their independence.

SLU researchers study the surge of pickleball injuries that are rising with the sport’s popularity
Pickleball players are invited to share their information with SLU researchers about how often they play and the injuries they are experiencing.

A Book of Treasures: One on One with Daniel James Brown
Author Daniel James Brown tells us how he discovered all the informational “treasures” throughout his heartwarming nonfiction “The Boys in the Boat.”

Ready…Fence!
Learn about the history and techniques of fencing from the Saint Louis Fencers.