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Nick Page Interview
American freestyle skiing star Nick Page joins Off The Podium to talk about his rapid rise through moguls, from being inspired by Vancouver 2010 to becoming the youngest ever NorAm Cup winner and a two-time Olympian. Nick opens up about the idol who became his coach, his top ten Olympic finishes, what it was like beating the GOAT, his home Olympics ambitions and a memorable meeting with a former IOC President.
Jun 19


Kailani Craine Interview
We continue our build-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics by chatting with Australian figure skater Kailani Craine ahead of her Olympic debut. Kailani discusses her training, routine preparation and competing again before the Games, along with her unique introduction to the sport and why she never wants to stop. She also shares her experience of the ‘kiss and cry’, her love of dogs and food, and why she expects Ben beside her at the 2022 Opening Ceremony.
Jan 18, 2018


Andy Jung Interview
We continue our build-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics by chatting with Australian short-track speed skater Andy Jung. Andy discusses his strong form and hopes of winning Australia’s first medal in the sport since 2002. He also reveals which athletes are the most physical, why he does not always follow his strict training diet and provides some particularly unique and thoughtful answers to our final questions.
Jan 17, 2018


The 90 Minute News Episode
The whole crew reunites as Ben, Colin and Jarrod discuss the latest from the world of Olympic sport. Topics include Usain Bolt’s retirement, the Swimming and Athletics World Championships, and why Canada and Australia should be disappointed with their results. They also debate Canada’s prospects at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, future Olympic bids and pay tribute to several recently departed Olympians.
Aug 19, 2017


Callum Watson Interview
We chat with Australian Olympic cross-country skier Callum Watson about his journey from discovering the sport to making his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014. Callum also discusses the horrific freak injury he suffered after the Games and the challenges that followed, along with his cooking skills, how he can help put Nordic Combined on the map in Australia and the bonding moment that made him and Ben instant best friends.
May 26, 2017


Charles Hamelin Interview
We return to Canada to chat with short-track speed skating great Charles Hamelin. The three-time Olympian and four-time medallist reflects on his journeys from Torino to Vancouver and Sochi, looks ahead to Pyeongchang and discusses whether it could be his final Games. He also recalls winning two medals within 35 minutes, filming his famous Sport Chek commercial, where he keeps his Olympic medals and answers our ‘I Am Canadian’ questions.
May 24, 2017


Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin Interview
A big interview for you today as we speak to two-time Olympian and two-time World Champion in the sport of snowboard cross Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin! From the roots of his unique nickname right through to his blossoming music career, Chumpy chats about a wide variety of topics as he prepares for his third Olympics in Korea next year! He also lets us know about just how much sledging goes on in his sport & just how often riders come to blows after the events. It's an interview you
May 19, 2017


Joany Badenhorst Interview
We return to our athlete interviews by chatting with our first Paralympian, Australian para-snowboarder Joany Badenhorst. Joany shares her remarkable life story, from a childhood accident to her ‘accidental’ discovery of the sport that made her a Paralympian. She also showcases the speaking skills that could earn her a job on the show and tells one of the most unique and funniest jokes you will ever hear.
May 17, 2017


The Best Of Off The Podium Part 1
We take a trip down memory lane with highlights from our first 50 episodes. Relive classic moments from our daily Rio 2016 coverage, including the Ryan Lochte love, our own Olympic bid and the best of the ‘My Name Is’ and ‘Fan Messages’ segments. We also hear highlights from each of our interviews we've had on the show, giving you plenty of material to get the brain remembering ahead of our next 50 episodes!
May 11, 2017


Devon Harris Interview
We chat with Devon Harris, one of the original members of Jamaica’s iconic bobsleigh team. Devon recalls joining the team for the 1988 Calgary Olympics, his efforts to return in 1992 and 1998, and the future of the sport in Jamaica. He also explains why he believes the country can win its first Winter Olympic medal and shares his thoughts on Cool Runnings, the 1993 film inspired by the team’s story.
May 10, 2017


Kieran Hansen Interview
We chat with Kieran Hansen, one quarter of Australia’s bronze medal-winning short-track speed skating relay team from Lillehammer 1994. Kieran reflects on Australia’s historic first Winter Olympic medal, the build-up to the race and what the result meant. He also discusses his post-skating career and shares his memories of teammate Steven Bradbury’s famous gold medal win eight years later in Salt Lake City.
May 6, 2017


Brendan Kerry Interview
We continue our build-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics by chatting with Australian figure skating champion Brendan Kerry. Brendan discusses growing up in an Olympic family, his training routine and what goes into choosing the perfect music for a routine. He also reflects on his Olympic debut in Sochi and reveals what it is like to sit in front of a camera, smile and pretend to be happy.
May 5, 2017


David Morris Interview
Continuing on our interviews with athletes in the lead up to next years Winter Olympics and today we speak to 2014 Sochi silver medalist in the men's aerials David Morris! In a fun and entertaining chat, David goes over his preparation in the lead up to the games next year including taking us through his training regime and his mindset as well as different expectations going into his third games. He also gives a crack at the 'my name is' questions with some very interesting a
May 4, 2017


Sami Kennedy-Sim Interview
Our ‘cross’ sport series continues as we switch from snowboard to skis and chat with 2014 Australian Olympian Sami Kennedy-Sim. Fresh off her best World Cup season yet, Sami looks ahead to next year’s Olympics, explains why the mood in the Australian team is so positive and even helps Ben with his dream of making Nordic Combined a thing in Australia. Plus, Nikki Webster gets a mention — which surely sells any interview!
Apr 27, 2017


Belle Brockhoff Interview
Today we switch focus to snowboard cross as we speak to Australian Olympian Belle Brockhoff. Belle talks about the success of the most recent World Cup season as well as her serious injury she suffered and why it was the 'best time' to get such an injury. She also discusses what her goals are ahead of the 2018 Olympics and just why she now has some potential ammo to use against her Canadian rivals heading into the games next year.
Apr 26, 2017


Britteny Cox Interview
Our Moguls preview continues as we talk to Britteny Cox, who finished this past season ranked #1 in the World. Britteny tells us about growing up on skis, competing in her first Olympics at the age of 15, what it's like competing as a Winter athlete in Australia, the thrill of competing in Dual Moguls, and of course meeting the legendary Dale Begg-Smith and whether or not she has been to his private island!
Apr 21, 2017


Andi Naude Interview
Our road to Pyeongchang continues as we bring you the first interview in our Moguls preview series. We speak to one of the top Moguls Skier in the world, Andi Naude, about how heavy the competition is here in Canada, being part of a sweep with her teammates, missing out on Sochi 3 years ago and what it was like to compete in Pyeonchang this past season. We also go over our "Hi My Name Is" Questionnaire, where Andi gives us the most surprising answer ever about her biggest fe
Apr 11, 2017


Looking Ahead To Pyeongchang 2018
For the first time since the Rio games the entire gang of hosts are together as Ben, Colin & Jarrod discuss a variety of different things as we continue to push forward towards the next Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next year! Through discussing various sports, getting the mascots names wrong and finding out what name Colin can come up with for Chumpy Pullin every five minutes, you'll be glad to have the boys back together once again!
Apr 9, 2017


David Morris Interview (Brink Vault)
Our final interview in our 'vault' series today as we travel back to 2014 for an extremely entertaining chat with Australia's surprise silver medalist from Sochi, aerial skier David Morris. From his expectations going into the games to just why he tried to trade his medal, this is one chat that you definitely will be smiling throughout it.
Mar 30, 2017


Gerald Chick Interview (Brink Vault)
Another unique 'vault' interview today from 2014 as we chat to an Australian curler (yes they exist) in Gerald Chick about the sport in this country and the likelihood that Australia can ever field a team in the Olympics moving forward.
Mar 29, 2017
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