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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
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The Best Of Off The Podium Part 5
It's episode 250 of Off The Podium! We're celebrating this epic milestone with an Olympics podcast clip show, revisiting the best bits from episodes 201–249. From amazing interviews and memorable guests to the highlights of our Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics coverage, we're reliving the moments that helped us become an award-winning podcast! Strap yourself in for another fun trip down memory lane as we celebrate 250 episodes of your favourite Olympics podcast!
May 27, 2022
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Emma Freedman Interview
Australian broadcaster Emma Freedman joins us on Off The Podium to share her experiences covering the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympics! We discover how an unexpected call landed her a role on Channel Seven's Tokyo coverage, why she watched the Games differently growing up and which Sydney 2000 star she idolised. Plus, Emma reveals the Olympic superstar she spent an hour with, what it was like working alongside Matt Shirvington and some brilliant Bruce McAvaney stories. It
May 20, 2022
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Brendan Corey Interview
Australian Olympic short track speed skater Brendan Corey joins us on Off The Podium to relive Beijing 2022 and his journey from Canada to the green and gold! We discover how he rose through the ranks in Canada, why he chose to represent Australia and how his teammates helped him avoid missing Beijing's Opening Ceremony. Plus, Brendan reveals why a legendary Canadian-born Australian Winter Olympian could inspire him towards gold in Milan 2026. It's a fun chat packed with Olym
May 13, 2022
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Marnie Vinall Interview
Australian sports journalist and Olympics researcher Marnie Vinall returns to Off The Podium to share the story behind her media career! We discover how a friend's conversation set her on an unexpected path, the challenges she's faced as a woman in sports media and what needs to change. Plus, Marnie talks about her love of the Olympics, listening to K-pop with Ian Thorpe and why Bruce McAvaney is every bit as amazing in person. It's a fun, insightful chat you won't want to mi
May 6, 2022
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Kelsey Mitchell & Lauriane Genest Interview
Canadian Olympic track cycling medallists Lauriane Genest and Kelsey Mitchell join us on Off The Podium for a double dose of Tokyo 2020 stories! We discover how they met at an RBC Training Ground event when neither had even considered cycling, then went on to win medals at the Olympics. They reveal what it was like competing against each other and in separate events in Tokyo, plus which other sports they've tried since.
Apr 29, 2022
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Sophie Ash Interview
Australian Olympic moguls skier Sophie Ash joins us on Off The Podium to reflect on her Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics experience! We discover how her family's skiing history led her to moguls and what it was like competing at the Games during the pandemic. Sophie also shares the story behind her award-winning moguls film and artwork, weighs in on the possibility of a second Olympic moguls event and reveals who she'd choose for an Australian team competition. A great chat!
Apr 22, 2022
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Tahli Gill & Dean Hewitt Post-Beijing 2022 Interview
Australian Olympic curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt return to Off The Podium to relive their Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics adventure! We trace the emotional rollercoaster from qualification to the chaos of positive and negative COVID tests, discover when they finally felt like Olympians and what it meant to see Australia fall in love with curling. Plus, we get the story behind a Swedish rival and their love of Bing Dwen Dwen and burritos. It's a reunion full of Olympic memor
Apr 15, 2022
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Steven Bradbury Interview
Australian Olympic short track speed skating legend Steven Bradbury joins us on Off The Podium to revisit his unforgettable Salt Lake City gold medal! Steve opens up about the tough times that tested his motivation, why he committed to one last Olympics and the fun story from THAT famous race he was glad never made it to TV. Plus, did he consider another four years, who does he rate as the greatest short track skater of all time, and what's the story behind his beer? An epic
Apr 8, 2022
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Sally Pearson Interview
Two-time Olympic athletics medallist Sally Pearson joins us on Off The Podium to relive her incredible hurdling career and London Olympic gold! We discover why she switched to hurdles as a youngster, why she didn't take the event seriously at first and the story behind THAT Beijing Olympics interview. Sally also reveals how the pressure heading into London helped her triumph, how she thinks she'd have fared at Rio and Tokyo, and which other Olympic sport she could still try.
Apr 1, 2022
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Sports Podcast Awards Reaction Episode
Somehow, we've done it! Off The Podium is officially an award-winning Olympics podcast, and the OG gang is back to celebrate (and work out how it happened)! We reflect on what the award means after six years, salute our fellow nominees and revisit memorable moments and incredible guests from our journey. Plus, will this newfound fame send us completely Hollywood? Join us for an hour of disbelief, memories and classic OTP chaos as we come to terms with actually winning somethi
Mar 31, 2022
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Mack Horton Interview
Two-time Australian Olympic swimmer and gold medallist Mack Horton joins us on Off The Podium to relive his career and Olympic triumphs! Mack reveals why swimming was his one true sport growing up, how a chance meeting with an Aussie swimming legend helped spark his Olympic dreams and why the history of one event inspired him even more. Plus, we get into his love of hummus and whether seeing his beloved Melbourne Demons win a premiership could ever match winning Olympic gold.
Mar 25, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Paralympics Recap
The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics have wrapped up, and we're reliving eight massive days of action on Off The Podium! We celebrate the biggest Australian and Canadian highlights, revisit the moments that made these Games unforgettable and explain why Paralympic sport is so damn entertaining. Plus, we compare coverage across countries, celebrate another OTP gold medal, share our disappointment with Shuey Rhon Rhon and discover how Colin managed to put his foot in it this tim
Mar 18, 2022
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Andrew Coe Interview
Canadian Olympic rugby sevens player Andrew Coe joins us on Off The Podium to share his journey from soccer to rugby and the Olympic Games! We discover what rugby was like growing up in Canada, what it feels like to face the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup and how that experience compares with competing at the Olympics. Andrew also opens up about his emotional Olympic journey and reveals why he's a little obsessed with Starbucks. It's a fascinating chat you won't want to miss
Mar 11, 2022
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Kayla Sanchez Interview
Two-time Canadian Olympic swimming medallist Kayla Sanchez joins us on Off The Podium to relive her journey to Tokyo 2020! We discover why she made the switch to competitive swimming, which other Olympic sport nearly won her over and how joining Canada's squad after Rio 2016 inspired her as a young athlete. Kayla also shares what it was like being surrounded by Olympians, her experiences at the Tokyo Games and the thrill of becoming an ISL champion. Dive in for a fun and fasc
Mar 4, 2022
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Kelsey-Lee Barber Interview
Two-time Australian Olympic javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber joins us on Off The Podium to talk about her career and why she absolutely loves her sport! We discover how she found javelin, why making her first Australian team felt like 'business' and how disappointment at Rio 2016 fuelled her later success. Plus, Kelsey-Lee reveals why a t-shirt empire might be on the cards and shows why she could be one of our most passionate guests yet. It's a chat that throws plenty your w
Feb 25, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Wrap Episode
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics may be over, but we're back on Off The Podium for one final look at the Games! Jarrod shares his verdict on the Closing Ceremony and Slovakia's men's ice hockey bronze, while we debate how Beijing will be remembered and whether Australia and Canada delivered on their medal hopes. Plus, we celebrate the biggest stars, crown our Athlete of the Games and look ahead to the next Olympics in Europe. One last Beijing hurrah before we say goodbye!
Feb 21, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Day 16 Review & Closing Ceremony Review
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are over, and we're wrapping up the final day and Closing Ceremony in classic Off The Podium style! Did the ceremony deliver or leave us disappointed again? We're celebrating Finland's ice hockey gold, Canada's final bronze medal and whatever New Zealand has done to annoy Ben this time. Plus, we look back on the Games and ask how Beijing stacked up against PyeongChang 2018. It's one last dose of Olympic fun before we say goodbye. SAD!
Feb 20, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Day 15 Review
It's the penultimate day of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and we're back on Off The Podium for more medals, madness and a little sadness! Is Canada celebrating another speed skating silver or wishing it were gold? We're cheering Sweden's curling triumph, wondering when New Zealand became a winter sports powerhouse and debating whether lucky eggs belong at the Olympics. Plus, why are we getting emotional about the Games ending? Kiss your eggs, do the haka and join the fun!
Feb 19, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Day 14 Review
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are nearing the finish line, but we're back on Off The Podium for more medals and mayhem! We unpack Canada's remarkably polite response to disappointment, its latest non-gold medals and what's happening with Australia. Plus, Mikaela Shiffrin and Eileen Gu fans might want to look away, Finland gets some serious love, Colin makes a case for darts at the Winter Olympics and we ask whatever happened to classic curling. Another action-packed recap!
Feb 18, 2022
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