Episode 32 - Roger Baugh
Host Christian Napier talks with Roger Baugh (in Paris!) who shares his hilarious stories about start gate fires, the Secret Service, cabins and doobies; emotional memories of 9/11; and the revelation of who REALLY won the "Run for the Rings" (recorded 20 May 2020). A breakdown of the episode is below.
Please be sure to check out our Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective playlist on Spotify. You can also access the playlist and a map to favorite SLOC restaurants here.
If you worked on the Games as a staff member, contractor or volunteer and want to share your story please email cnapier@gpfour.com.
WARM UP
00:25 - An American in Paris
03:25 - Props to teachers and Paris 2024
PRELIMS
04:48 - From Temple to the Temple
08:16 - Stunning SLC
QUARTERFINALS
10:26 - Working in Venue Technology
12:37 - Test event trials
SEMIFINALS
16:49 - Tilting cabins
18:48 - Secret cabin
FINALS
21:50 - The very personal impact of 9/11
27:01 - The Games go on
MIXED ZONE
28:50 - "Once in a lifetime"
31:58 - Living abroad
COOL DOWN
34:56 - Doobie brothers
35:46 - Tequila and pizza
40:10 - In memoriam / "Run for the Rings"
