Podcast Introduction

Countdown to Cortina - A podcast by Matt C Smith

This is countdown to cortina, a weekly podcast leading up to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. 

Created & hosted by me, Matt C Smith

This time-limited series will feature conversations with past and present Olympic & Paralympic legends, cult heroes, and hopefuls.

We are going to go on a journey to discover more about the different disciplines, about the athletes, and stories that make the Olympics the most loved & watched sporting event on the planet. 

In the process, educating, entertaining and inspiring through the values that sports promote. 

This is a countdown to cortina, and the clock starts now. 

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