Greeks Gone Wild? the Olympics use to be fully NAKED | Dark History

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Hi friends, happy Thursday!

Now, before the Olympics were a thing, it was really just a bunch of Greek competitions about testing physical limits. They had no fancy ass equipment or Nike sponsorships. But since then, a lot of people have been abused, and cities have been destroyed. And apparently, people like you and I pay for the Olympics to exist!? Are they even uniting and inspiring us? And with such a hefty price tag, are they even worth it?

I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

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Chapters:
00:00 - INTRO
05:08 - "THE HOLDING OF HANDS"
08:48 - THE SPARTANS NEED TO RELAX
12:11 - THE NAKED OLYMPICS
16:35 - EVERY PARTY HAS A POOPER
22:27 - THE OLYMPIC REVIVAL
26:38 - SHADY BUSINESS?
37:34 - TENSIONS IN BERLIN
39:53 - CHANGING THE GAME
43:33 - ENDORSEMENTS & TRAINING
48:05 - THE 2021 OLYMPICS
51:44 - A RUSSIAN SCANDAL
54:09 - WHO'S FUNDING THIS!?
59:54 - CONCLUSION
1:01:19 - NEXT TIME ON DARK HISTORY: PIGEONS!

Dark History is an Audioboom Original.

This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian, Dunia McNeily from 3arts, Kevin Grosch, and Matt Enlow From Made In Network
Writers: Katie Burris, Allyson Philobos, Joey Scavuzzo, and Bailey Sarian
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Special thank you to Historical Consultant: David Goldblatt
Production Lead: Brian Jaggers
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Prince Angel
Makeup: Roni Herrera
I'm your host -- Bailey Sarian

[leahkinneryperez]

My Granddaughter got me into watching you. I’m 59 years old and I have learned way more about Dark History from you than I ever did in school ❤💯

[briannelong]

My neighbor for the first 28 years of my life and life long friend was a gymnasts for her whole life. She was finally ready to try out for the 2008 Olympics. She was so excited and had trained her entire life for this but 4 WEEKS before the tryouts she had to have her ACL replaced. She still went on to try out for the Olympics and still came in eighth place, even with an ACL replacement. They only took the top six to the Olympics, meaning that she was the eighth best gymnast in America at the time. She was so devastated. Thankfully she has recovered and lives a wonderful life now with her husband and 2 kids and has become a very successful personal trainer. She also worked for cirque du soleil many years as a gymnast.

[SamanthaShaw-hbvg]

My great uncle won gold in archery Canada ‘76!! They exist😅😅

[ZAB_Nailz]

Not so much a question, just want to brag on my littlest brother: He’s officially a Junior Olympian! He’d love a shoutout on Dark History. Or at least I would lol. He’s Autistic and it’s a huge strength in his swim, because it’s what they call a special interest aka an obsession with something specific. I’m just so proud of him 🥹

[FlOrHM]

Hey Bailey! Something really big happened in Mexico on Oct. 2, 1968, 10 days before the opening of the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, police officers and military troops shot into a crowd of unarmed students that were protesting against repression and violence. Of course, the President wanted to maintain social order during the big event, so he opted for literally wipe them away. It's know as the Tlatelolco Massacre, where it's believed more than 300 students died, although the President reported only 20. The Olympics were held normally as if nothing had happened.

[ordysparrow]

I’m glad Simone prioritized her health over the games. ❤

[UnaOwens-gq]

“Do you know a famous archer?” (46:50)
That is the only sport in which I recall a famous *person* who tried to qualify for the Olympic team (vs. becoming famous as an athlete): Geena Davis (“Thelma and Louise”, “A League of Their Own”, “Beetlejuice”). She took a break from acting for a couple of years to focus on making the 2000 Olympic team. Placed in the 20s at the Olympic trials. Pub trivia fact.

[chantellegriesche]

Did anyone notice how when she was talking about the horse-drawn chariots...she said "nay-nay"...so fitting 😂❤ Love you Bailey!

[knockdowndragonfight]

When you mentioned durex's condoms, all I could think was trojans missed their opportunity in what is the quintessential greek games. I know there's a joke I'm missing in there

[ParaResearchSaginaw]

My Dad was an archer for the US Army and was considered for the Olympics. He has passed now, but my mom has shown me news articles on him. I think it's pretty cool and wish he would have taught me how to shoot.

[mariarogers]

i think i speak for many but bailey has become my comfort person. she's so bubbly, funny, and genuine. everything this world needs :)

[stevenclemons]

$15.4 BILLION!?!?😮 nobody knows how to waste money like the government!!! We can't pave roads, lower rent or house people but we can DEFINITELY pull an obscene amount of money out of thin air for GAMES! ...k.

[hristinahristova]

My husband went to Winter Olympics 2006 in Torino, Italy, he was a figure skater, pairs.
What he told me about the time, money and efforts he spent, I can tell you it is insane.
Respect to all athlets out there, it is a huge success even to participate.

[triaconstantlycreatink]

Greek person here! Thank you for covering the olympics with honesty and humor, i really enjoyed this episode, just like every other tbh!! <3

[UnaOwens-gq]

The biography of Jim Thorpe I read in elementary school failed to mention that THEY TOOK HIS MEDALS AWAY.
Shouldn’t be surprised, but it’s infuriating to learn that X years after the fact.

[abilindner]

I’m shocked you didn’t touch on the Atlanta Olympic bombing. Fun fact my dad was in the first EMT vehicle on site for the bombing. Second fun fact you’re inspiring me to get my degree in history I was to be a professor who teaches like you! ❤

[Kit]

Hi Bailey! I was born and raised in the cute little town of Jim Thorpe, PA. It’s nestled in a mountain valley in northeast PA. Very historic, check out the history of the Molly Maguires, it’s a bit ~*~dark~*~.
Unfortunately, no McDonald’s in town… you’ll have to drive 10-15 minutes to the next town over for one. Certainly worth visiting, regardless. I’ve since moved away but I still visit my family who still lives there pretty often. There’s a lot to do and see there!

[jenniferriske]

Last fall at the airport, I met an ice dancer who was training to be in the Olympics and competes in all sorts of competitions. It was fascinating. It definitely made the wait for our red eye flight easier. Just by him asking to borrow my phone charger, I learned so much. I learned how much he trains, all about skates, the rules of ice skate dancing, etc. I hope he makes the team one day.

[HeyBoo]

I am French and this year the Olympics will be held in Paris. So far we have been Warned that many metro lines will be canceled, transportation tickets have gone up for everybody, already struggling students have been asked to leave their student housing for the athletes and of course you have heared about the bed bug problem… it’s gonna be interesting 😂

[janellejanjan]

You didn’t even mention the incredibly hot Atlanta Olympics that trashed Atlanta and got 💣 💣
Not to mention the whole team that was unalived. I totally expected them in the Dark Histoy.