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From his garage in Iowa, Paralympic gold medallist and “Armless Archer” Matt Stutzman has open, unguarded conversations with some of the Paralympic Winter Games’ most remarkable athletes and ambassadors — one athlete to another — about what it really takes to get to the Games.
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games approach, Paralympic gold medallist Matt Stutzman returns for a second series of What Does It Take? Matt sits down with Paralympic winter athletes and Milano Cortina 2026 ambassadors to hear first-hand what it takes to do what they do and their hopes and aspirations for Milano Cortina 2026, taking place on the 50 year anniversary of the Paralympic Winter Games.
This is a chance for listeners to get to know the elite athletes going for the medals, to invest in their journeys, and to understand what it really takes to be an elite athlete, all whilst capturing the excitement and spirit of the Paralympic Winter Games. By getting to know these athletes, the series offers a rare look at the people behind the performances and their journeys to the world stage.
Produced by the creators of the Emmy Award-winning Rising Phoenix, in official partnership with Milano Cortina 2026 and supported by Procter & Gamble, a worldwide Paralympic partner.
This is a Harder Than You Think production.
Host: Matt Stutzman
Producers: Calum Campbell and Vanessa Wheeler
Video Editor: Nic Woinilowicz
Audio Post Production: String and Tins
Sound Editor: Culum Simpson
Remote Recording Engineer: George Hinson
Audio Producer: Esi Jonuzi
Executive Producers: Greg Nugent and Barnaby Spurrier
The podcast’s soundtrack is titled “Rising Phoenix” - written by Daniel Pemberton, Keith Jones, Toni Hickman and George Doman. Performed by Daniel Pemberton, Toni Hickman, georgetragic, and Keith Jones. Published by Alika’s Publishing, Doman Development, Moncur Street Music Limited, administered by peermusic (UK) Ltd.
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Noah Elliott on discovering the Paralympic dream from his hospital bed, the science of snowboarding and more medals in Cortina
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Amy Purdy on learning to samba with prosthetics, her fight to compete at the Games in Para snowboarding and the next chapter in her life
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Simone Barlaam on the mindset required to be your best, winning big at Paris 2024, and using art to promote Milano Cortina 2026
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Ollie Hill and James Barnes-Miller on pushing each other as teammates, riding at the limit and following up on making history at Beijing 2022
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Menna Fitzpatrick on the importance of her guide, why she values her kit and her aims for her third Paralympic Games at Milano Cortina 2026
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Giacamo Bertagnolli on skiing with 5% vision, dreaming of 5 gold medals, and competing with the expectations of his country on his shoulders
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Sydney Peterson on her shock success at Beijing 2022, a successful career in neuroscience and her final preparation for Milano Cortina 2026
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Mia Larsen Sveberg on what it takes to succeed in wheelchair curling, how music is integral and ambition beyond sport
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Jack Wallace on winning consecutive golds, the importance of role models and why desserts equal points!
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Andrea Macrì on what it takes to compete while working for the organisers, a home Games and dreaming of a first medal
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Introducing Series 2 of What Does It Take?
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Live in Paris with Ezra Frech on how it feels to win gold, his mission to normalize disability at scale and how the Paralympics will change the world.
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Ludivine Munos on life as a Paralympian, working for Paris 2024 and preparing Paris for a home Games
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Lauren Steadman on switching sports, taking breaks and the psychology of elite athletes
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Hunter Woodhall on succeeding in business, on social media and on blades.
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Anastasia Pagonis on finding freedom through swimming, Radar and the positive side of social media
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Birgit Skarstein on gratitude, extreme training and going Die Hard!
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Gustavo Fernández on ableism, unequal prize money and defining your own limits
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Gaël Rivière on competing in a home games, his passion for football and hopes for legacy
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Kadeena Cox on mindset, medals and the need for speed
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Introducing… Rising Phoenix: What Does it Take?
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Aug 09, 2024 |