Ari Saperstein

Blind Landing

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

Blind Landing is an award-winning independent documentary podcast. Hosted by Ari Saperstein, the series goes behind the scenes in the world of Olympic sports including gymnastics and figure skating. Blind Landing has been featured in dozens of publications around the world, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture and Elle. The series was named one of The Atlantic’s Best Podcasts of 2021, a 2022 Webby Awards & AIPS Awards honoree, and won the 2023 Ambie Award for Best Independent Podcast.

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Author

Ari Saperstein

Episodes

The Vault: Part 3 19.07.2021 26:11

The officials tried to solve the vault problem. Their decision had major consequences for everyone in the arena – but no one more so than the frontrunner, Russia’s Svetlana Khorkina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vault: Part 2 19.07.2021 19:01

The story of the 2000 women’s gymnastics all-around final picks up with Australian gymnast Allana Slater. In the midst of the competition, Allana realized that it was no coincidence gymnasts were falling on vault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vault: Part 1 19.07.2021 23:45

Elise Ray, America’s top gymnast, qualified for the 2000 Olympics with big dreams –– but during the all-around final, high expectations clashed with reality and came crashing down. Literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blind Landing: Season One Trailer 25.06.2021 2:55

Blind Landing is the untold story of the greatest mistake in Olympic history. All episodes available on July 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices