I'd Rather Be
What is it about birdwatching, or long-distance running, or bonsai tree growing that is so addicting to the people who have made these hobbies a central part of their lives? I'd Rather Be is a podcast dedicated to prioritizing the things we love to do -- the things we'd rather be doing almost all the time. Each episode will show you exactly what it is about these hobbies that is so captivating, along with tips from guests about how to try them out for yourself.
I'd Rather Be
I'd Rather Be Playing Badminton
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Katya Rucker
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, and while participation in the US is high, it's largely unstructured. Hear from a devoted badminton enthusiast, Andrew Rhoades, who couldn't be more thrilled to have discovered the sport, as well as Ian Wright, Director of Development for the World Badminton Federation, about participation trends in the US, some surprising health benefits of badminton, and a new version of the game that just may become an Olympic sport someday.
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Show notes and full transcript for this episode can be found at at idratherbepodcast.com