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Quad God, Curling, And Doctor Storytime
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Send a textThe week felt like a sports movie that refused to stick to the script. An allegedly slushy Olympic rink turned figure skating into survival mode, where clean edges mattered more than big jumps and a single stumble reshaped the podium. We break down how ice quality can sabotage world-class technique, why Germany’s pairs team won gold by staying upright, and how Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Sheiderov captured gold through control, not spectacle. Along the way, we talk music choices on the ice—Bolero, Paint It Black, and a show-stealing Diva Dance—and why composure after a fall can change a career as much as a quad.From the rink we glide into curling, that underdog of winter sports that thrives on angles, sweep rates, and quiet nerves. Strategy and patience become the stars, a needed counterweight to the high-velocity wipeouts. Then the spotlight swings to the Oscars, where Marty Supreme grabs us by the collar with a flawed lead you can’t help but root for. We dig into a fearless transformation at the center, Kevin O’Leary’s unexpectedly sharp and menacing turn, and a 90s-leaning soundtrack draped over a midcentury world that crackles with urgency. We also flag Secret Agent, a Brazilian political thriller with Cannes acclaim and historic awards momentum, as essential viewing.The most intimate moment lands in a doctor’s office: an essential tremor, a neurologist with no filter, and a crash course in what separates tremor from Parkinson’s when the stakes feel personal. It’s messy, funny, and useful—proof that clarity can live inside chaos. We close with winter-weary small joys, a nod to the friends who keep us going, and a soft tribute to a beloved actor gone too soon.If you enjoyed the ride—from bad ice to bold cinema—tap follow, share this with a friend who needs a good listen, and leave a quick review. Your notes help others find the show and keep these conversations rolling.Find our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/447251562357065/
