Other Episodes

Brisbane has officially been awarded the 2032 Olympic Games, bringing the Olympics back to Australia for the third time. Off The Podium breaks down what the decision means for Australia, how Brisbane 2032 could differ from previous Games and whether an 11-year build-up will help or hurt. Ben, Colin and Jarrod also make some very early predictions for the ceremonies, sports and cauldron lighter before turning their attention back to the opening days of Tokyo 2020.

Ben takes centre stage for a special episode looking back at his unsuccessful campaign to bring the 2020 Olympics to Hobart. He explains how far the bid actually went, whether it was ever genuinely serious, what the endgame was and why it ultimately stopped. The team also explores whether people were led on along the way and asks the bigger question of whether a smaller city such as Hobart could ever realistically host an Olympic Games.

After nearly two years away, Ben, Jarrod and Colin return to discuss the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and everything they’ve missed. The trio debates whether delaying the Games was the right call, questions Thomas Bach’s future as IOC President, looks at when Tokyo might now be held and which athletes could benefit from the extra preparation time. Plus, could a Summer and Winter Olympics end up just months apart, and is the legendary Hobart 2020 bid somehow back al

Ben, Jarrod and Colin wrap up the final days of Gold Coast 2018, with more behind-the-scenes stories from Ben’s work at the boxing and very different viewing experiences from Australia and Canada. The trio tackles the controversial closing ceremony, Australia’s defence of the Campbell sisters, Canada’s love for Taylor Ruck and Erica Wiebe, Callum Hawkins’ dramatic marathon collapse and how close their pre-Games medal predictions came to reality.

Off The Podium is on the ground at Gold Coast 2018 as Ben reports from behind the scenes while working at the boxing venue. The team previews Australia and Canada’s battle in the pool, talks intimidating boxers, unpredictable Canadian commentators and the giant inflatable whale from the opening ceremony rehearsals. Plus, what exactly is DAZN, why is there no netball, why is Colin demanding Olympic success from his two-year-old son, and why does Tom Daley keep appearing everyw

The Commonwealth Games are here as Ben, Jarrod and Colin preview Gold Coast 2018. The trio shares their excitement for the first Games covered by the podcast, debates whether Canada actually cares, wonders if Jarrod will make the eight-hour drive north and reveals their medal predictions. Plus, why is Ben the most excited, and have the Commonwealth Games finally delivered a decent mascot?

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.

Join Ben, Colin & Jarrod as they bring you the very first episode of 'Off The Podium', bringing you their history with the Olympics, sharing some of their favourite moments from the games as well as why it's ok to pee on flower beds made up of Olympic logos and talking about ribbon throwing being an appropriate Olympic sport.