Podcast Introduction

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.