The events surrounding the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, form the central focus of the podcast episodes provided. The episodes delve into the infamous attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan orchestrated by her rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband, which occurred in the lead-up to the Olympics where the two skaters were set to compete against each other.
The episodes explore the contrasting public perceptions of Harding and Kerrigan, the media frenzy that ensued, and the long-lasting impact of the scandal on their careers and lives. They provide a detailed account of the botched crime and its comedic consequences, as well as the broader context of the skaters' rivalry and the pressure they faced as athletes.
The 1994 Winter Olympics is a pivotal event that frames the narrative of these podcast episodes, which examine the complex interplay of factors that led to this notorious incident in figure skating history.