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  • 100 Episodes of Para Sport Nation!
    Nov 2 2025

    Join Alex Smyth, Nathan Clement, and producer Jeff as they mark 100 episodes of Para Sport Nation. This milestone episode celebrates the athletes, coaches, and stories that have shaped the show’s first year. From memorable retirement announcements of stars like Mike Whitehead, Patrick Anderson, and Danielle Ellis to uncovering new and unique para sports including para climbing, wheelchair BMX, and para darts, the hosts share their most impactful and humorous moments on and off the field.

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    38 min
  • Behind the Boccia Medals: Iulian Ciobanu’s 2025 Season
    Nov 1 2025

    Discover how Paralympic boccia medalist Iulian Ciobanu is redefining resilience, teamwork, and joy in elite parasport. From his silver at the 2025 Americas Regional Championship to his unique take on performance and partnership, Iulian shares what fuels his passion for the game and how chemistry makes champions.

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    29 min
  • Advancing Para Sport: Leadership, Governance, and Sitting Volleyball
    Oct 26 2025

    Heidi Peters, captain of Team Canada’s sitting volleyball squad, reflects on the 2025 World Cup, sharing insights on team growth, leadership, and high-performance para sport. She discusses integrating new athletes, building team culture, and advocating for better media coverage and professionalization of para sport in Canada and internationally. Learn how athletes balance competition, mentorship, and governance while shaping the future of sitting volleyball.

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    35 min
  • Keely Shaw Reflects on Her Para Cycling Career
    Oct 25 2025

    After nearly a decade representing Team Canada in para cycling, Keely Shaw is officially retiring from competition — and she’s doing it entirely on her own terms. In this honest and emotional conversation with Nathan Clement and Alex Smyth, Keely opens up about why now was the right time to step away, how she rediscovered her love for movement, and what’s next as she transitions from athlete to academic and sport researcher.

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    27 min
  • Preparing for the IFSC Para Climbing World Cup with Jeremy Ritchie
    Oct 19 2025

    This episode of Para Sport Nation dives into the preparation and mindset of Canadian para climber Jeremy Ritchie ahead of the 2025 IFSC Para Climbing World Cup. Jeremy shares insights on his training routine, overcoming injuries, and using adaptive equipment to push his limits. He discusses the mental focus required for elite climbing, the camaraderie within the Canadian para climbing team, and the excitement of competing internationally.

    Nathan and producer Jeff also reflect on the idea of a “Canadian sports team” in major professional leagues and update listeners on Canada’s para ice hockey team’s preparation for upcoming international tournaments. The episode wraps up with a fun segment on guessing lesser-known Paris 2025 Paralympic sports.

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    28 min
  • World Champion Nate Tucker on Training, Mindset, and Performance
    Oct 18 2025

    In this episode, Nate Tucker, world champion para-athlete, takes us behind the scenes of elite para-athletics. From his early experiences growing up with a coordination impairment to winning the T-38 1500m World Championship, Nate reveals the mental strategies, creative training techniques, and lifestyle habits that help him stay at the top of his sport.

    Listeners and viewers will hear about the challenges of balancing life, family, and professional sport, including how he prepares for races, adapts to tough conditions, and leverages support from coaches, sponsors, and his community. Nate also shares his thoughts on the evolution of para-athletics, including record-breaking performances, the rising competitiveness of his class, and the future of the sport leading into the 2028 Paralympics.

    This episode offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a champion: the dedication, resilience, and creativity required to succeed in high-performance adaptive sports—and inspiration for anyone striving to overcome challenges in their own life.

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    31 min
  • Synchronizing Strength: The Story of Canada’s PR3 Mixed Para Rowing Team
    Oct 12 2025

    In this episode para rower Stuart Chase opens up about the highs and lows of Canada’s 2025 World Rowing Championship campaign in Shanghai. The team—made entirely of first-time world championship athletes—faced unexpected challenges, including a prosthetic malfunction mid-race. Despite setbacks, the crew showed grit and pride in their final push against Spain.

    Stu discusses lessons from the season, training on Vancouver’s west coast through the winter, and the importance of finding rhythm both on and off the water. He shares his introduction to rowing after transitioning from para canoe kayak, his first international medal at the Henley Regatta, and his passion for showing the human side of para sport through social media.

    Listeners also get a glimpse into the unique nature of para rowing—where athletes with different disabilities synchronize perfectly in pursuit of shared motion—and hear about Stu’s favorite training spots across Vancouver, Burnaby Lake, and Whistler’s Green Lake!

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    31 min
  • The Legacy of Paralympic Curling Champion Dennis Thiessen
    Oct 11 2025

    After more than two decades in wheelchair curling, Dennis Thiessen opens up about what it feels like to step away from competition. Speaking with Nathan, Thiessen shares powerful memories from the Paralympic Games in Sochi, PyeongChang, and Beijing, his emotional final tournament, and the teammates and rivals who shaped his journey.

    He also reflects on how wheelchair curling has evolved — from homemade delivery sticks to world-class adaptive equipment — and what it means to represent Team Canada at the highest level. With honesty and warmth, Thiessen talks about family, mentorship, pride, and the legacy he hopes to leave for future generations of curlers.

    Plus, Nathan and Producer Jeff draft their ultimate Thanksgiving feast!

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    30 min