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Awkward... Nico Porteous on Competing Against Miguel Porteous at Olympics!

August 10, 202500:57
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You're both um your brother and yourself
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ridiculously successful. Yours level of
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success has has been like a step higher
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than than him. Has it been hard on him?
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>> I don't actually know because he even if
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it was hard, he's that type of person
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that he would never express that to me.
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Like at the first Olympics, he was like
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skiing the best he ever had in the
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buildup to it and then he crashed both
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his runs in qualifying and didn't make
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finals. His younger brother that had
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only just come onto the scene landed a
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run in qualifying and made finals and
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then went on to win bronze. It's like
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that can't not be hard,
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>> you know? I don't know. But I know that
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he is an incredible person, has an
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incredibly strong character that he
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would never show that to me. He would
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only just be proud of me and supportive
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in that situation. The winning at the
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2022 Olympics, it wasn't standing on the
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podium. It was the first person that I
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got to see at the bottom of that event.
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The first person I got to say something
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to and hear something from was Miguel.
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And that was us hugging each other and
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him going, "Yeah, like congrats.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the sibling dynamics of success, competition, and unconditional support. The guest reflects on the bittersweet nature of their achievements, particularly in the context of the Olympics. A poignant moment unfolds as they recount the emotional aftermath of a brother's setback during a critical competition, revealing the unspoken struggles that often accompany success. The heartwarming hug shared between the two brothers post-victory encapsulates the essence of familial love and pride, showcasing how true support transcends rivalry. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to navigate personal triumphs while uplifting those we love.

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Episode Highlights

  • Olympic Emotions
    Winning at the 2022 Olympics was about more than the podium; it was about family support.
    “The first person I got to say something to was Miguel.”
    @ 00m 44s
    August 10, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Brotherly Support00:31
  • Olympic Victory00:40
  • Emotional Reunion00:44