Raw-Doggin’ Olympic Medals

In this episode, Sarah gives flowers to medaling Olympians from smaller countries and shouts out her fellow "olds." Plus, producer Alex answers your burning Olympic questions, we consider how drag queens could get more involved at the Olympics and a marble-ous “Yes, And!” you shouldn't take for granite.  Check out Sierra Rooney’s study on monuments to historical women here! Check out Diana Moskovitz’s story on spotter rules in gymnastics here! Check out ESPN’s documentary “144” about the 2020 WNBA bubble season here! A few Olympic events to watch today (Monday, August 5) 4:50am ET: Badminton Singles Gold final 6:38am ET: Gymnastics Balance Beam final 8:23am ET: Gymnastics Floor Exercise final 10:55am ET: Kayak Cross final 11:30am ET: USA 3X3 v. Spain (semifinal) 1:59pm ET: Track Cycling Team Sprint final 2:30pm ET: Discus final 3:15pm ET: Track 5000m final 3:47pm ET: Track 800m final Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.