Oct 28, 202617 min
When Hoda Elshorbagy watched wheelchair racing on television alongside her father, she saw her future—even if no one in Egypt had ever paved that road before. Today, she is the first and only woman wheelchair racer...
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Flame Bearers
Hosted by Founded by Jamie Mittelman · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio. We tell stories via video production, podcasts, and live events and have supported just shy of 400 world-class athletes from 52 countries. In a landscape where 85% of coverage is dedicated to men and the remaining 15% often highlights a narrow segment of women athletes, we broaden the lens to highlight diverse voices. Why? Because we’re here to inspire the next generation of athletes, centering their stories on their terms. Our mission is to spark a movement that lights up women athletes worldwide, inspiring girls to see their dreams within reach. Watch our episodes on YouTube to see our conversations. Tune into all podcast episodes, wherever you get your podcasts including: -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sLW663... -Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... -Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/f31308b5-4c... </
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What is Flame Bearers about?
Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio. We tell stories via video production, podcasts, and live events and have supported just shy of 400 world-class athletes from 52 countries.
What has Flame Bearers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How Hoda Elshorbagy Became Egypt's First Woman Wheelchair Racer" (28 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Wheelchair Racing Gave Me Purpose in Life | Hannah Dederick" (21 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "From the Oka Crisis to the Olympics | Waneek Horn-Miller" (14 October 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does Flame Bearers publish?
Flame Bearers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 203 episodes.
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Booking probability for Flame Bearers is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Flame Bearers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Flame Bearers's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 202619 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers , host Toccara Ross shifts into the fast lane with two-time Team USA Paralympian and world-class wheelchair racer Hannah Dederick. Hannah shares her path from discovering ParaSport...
Oct 14, 202635 minIn this powerful episode of Flame Bearers , host Toccara Ross sits down with iconic Mohawk activist, Pan American Games gold medalist, and Olympic water polo co-captain Waneek Horn-Miller. At just 14 years old, Waneek...
Oct 7, 202630 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers , host Toccara Ross speaks with professional marathoner, elite running coach, and Olympic Trials qualifier Lauren Hagans. Tune in to hear how Lauren transitioned from an 800-meter...
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From Last Place to Olympic Gold | Thea LaFond
Sep 30, 202636 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with World Indoor Champion, and Dominica’s historic first-ever Olympic medalist Thea LaFond. Tune in to hear how her background in classical dance and special...
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What Makes a Great WNBA Player? | Sami Whitcomb
Sep 23, 202634 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with dual WNBA champion, All-Star, and Australian Opals powerhouse Sami Whitcomb on embracing an unconventional, non-linear path to basketball, balancing...
Sep 16, 202622 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Olympic middle-distance runner and Kenyan track powerhouse Susan Ejore on discovering her athletic path through US collegiate scholarships, pushing...
Sep 9, 202630 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Paralympic silver medalist and Team USA wheelchair basketball powerhouse Emily Oberst on transitioning into adaptive sports following a life-altering...
Sep 2, 202628 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with WNBA talent, overseas standout, and Puerto Rican national team star Arella Guirantes on honoring her family's Puerto Rican roots on the global stage...
Aug 26, 202623 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with Japanese wheelchair tennis superstar, world number one, and newly minted Career Golden Slam winner Yui Kamiji on capturing her elusive first...
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What Makes a Wimbledon Champion? | Aniek van Koot
Aug 19, 202625 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson chats with Dutch wheelchair tennis player Aniek Van Koot, former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles. The two friends and former competitors reminisce...
Aug 12, 202621 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with Italian pro cycling superstar, former road world champion, and multi-stage Giro d'Italia Women winner Elisa Balsamo on navigating the Tour de...
Aug 5, 202625 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, guest host Dana Mathewson speaks with British wheelchair tennis legend and multi-time Paralympic medalist Lucy Shuker on the US Open, rebuilding her life after a severe spinal cord...
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How a World Champion Thinks | Danielle Dorris
Jul 29, 202612 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian world record holder Danielle Dorris on making her Paralympic debut at just 13 years old, navigating the relentless fatigue of elite training, and...
Jul 22, 20269 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian paraswimming icon Katie Cosgriffe on reclaiming her purpose after a life-altering 2021 diagnosis, leaning into the philosophy of turning life's...
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Balancing Motherhood and Elite Sport | Leanne Taylor
Jul 15, 20266 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host and Paralympian Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian paratriathlon powerhouse Leanne Taylor on balancing elite athletic training with the demands of motherhood, leaning into the...
Jul 8, 202612 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Manasi Joshi sits down with paratriathlete and emergency medicine doctor Danielle Cummings to talk about navigating demanding hospital training while simultaneously adjusting to...
Jul 1, 202615 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host and Paralympian Manasi Joshi sits down with Paralympic trailblazer, mentor, and foundation founder Scout Basset and rising collegiate para-track star and world championship...
Jun 24, 202615 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Ross sits down with foundational American soccer icon and '99 World Cup champion Shannon Mac Millan for a captivating conversation on navigating an intense global spotlight...
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Layshia Clarendon: I'm Not a Talking Point
Jun 17, 202622 minIn this episode of Flame Bearers, host Janelly Farías sits down with WNBA All-Star, USA gold medalist, and trailblazer Layshia Clarendon for a conversation on Layshia’s complex intersectional journey—navigating life as...
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