EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Ice Palace Revolt
from The Upset Files · host Podcaster
In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible—they beat the Soviet hockey machine at their own game. But the real story isn't about hockey; it's about a nation desperate for hope, a coach who understood the psychology of belief, and how twenty young men became the focal point for an entire country's identity crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible—they beat the Soviet hockey machine at their own game. But the real story isn't about hockey; it's about a nation desperate for hope, a coach who understood the psychology of belief, and how twenty young men became the focal point for an entire country's identity crisis.
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