Pumped to bring you another Athletics interview as Australian dual Olympian Matthew Denny speaks to Off The Podium about his career in the discus. He tells us how he got into the sport, why he could easily have ended up starring elsewhere and what it was like competing successfully in both discus and hammer throw. Denny also talks about the online love he received during the Olympics and why Chris Hemsworth might be asking for his autograph by Brisbane 2032.

Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley speaks to Off The Podium about his career, Olympic experiences and why Race Walking deserves more love. He explains how he got into the sport, why Australia produces so many talented walkers and how shows like Malcolm In The Middle and Kath & Kim can actually help its profile. Rhydian also talks about switching from the 20km in Rio to the 50km in Tokyo, the event being dropped for Paris and a memorable pre-Tokyo encounter with a cat.

Australian 400m hurdler Tristan Thomas speaks to Off The Podium about his athletics career and experience competing at the London 2012 Olympics. He reflects on the unusual way he entered the sport, the ‘sliding doors’ moment that nearly changed his path completely and why he now views his Olympic experience differently. Thomas also discusses the challenges he faced after London and shares the athletes he believes are worth watching at the Tokyo Olympics.

American distance runner Abdi Abdirahman speaks to Off The Podium ahead of the Tokyo Olympics about an Olympic career stretching back more than 20 years to Sydney 2000. He reflects on his longevity in the sport, his preparations for another Games and why retirement still isn’t on his mind. Abdirahman also discusses his upcoming book, ‘Abdi’s World’, and the experiences that have shaped one of Team USA’s most enduring running careers.

Author and former All-American cross country runner Pat Melgares speaks to Off The Podium about his book ‘Chasing Excellence’, a biography of renowned Olympic coach Joe Vigil. Melgares explores Vigil’s decision to pursue coaching over more prestigious opportunities, the philosophy that shaped his remarkable career and how he built one of the longest-running and most successful coaching legacies in American distance running.

Canadian high jump star and reigning Olympic champion Derek Drouin speaks to Off The Podium about his rise through the sport and success on the international stage. He explains the mental and strategic side of high jump, how he established himself among the world’s best and how the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics affected his preparation. Drouin also talks about his love of Christmas and reveals why meatloaf definitely isn’t for him.

Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney speaks to Off The Podium about his career and preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Rio 2016 relay medallist discusses what first drew him to sprinting, his journey through the sport and his ambitions with Team Canada. Rodney also explains how the COVID-19 pandemic and postponement of the Games have affected his training and preparations as he continues working towards another Olympic appearance.

Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown joins Off The Podium to discuss winning bronze in the men’s 4x100m relay at Rio 2016 and life as an Olympic athlete. He explains the differences between training for the 100m and 200m, the precision required for relay exchanges and what it’s like competing both against and alongside his Team Canada teammates. Brown also compares his experiences at London 2012 and Rio 2016 and shares his thoughts on the postponement of Tokyo 2020.

Another legend of Australian Olympics today in our 'vault' series as we bring a chat from 2013 with the legendary Raelene Boyle. Talking up her role as part of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia as well as touching on her Olympic career, it's a chat you definitely won't want to miss.

Another 'vault' episode today as we venture back to 2012 to speak with another Tasmanian Olympic athlete in hurdler Tristan Thomas. Talking up his then recent Olympic experience through to the frustrations he has had through his career with injury, it's a fun chat that we know you will enjoy!

Today we bring you the first in a special of 'vault' interviews, where we bring you classic interviews from our parent show The Brink with Olympians and other people involved in the Olympic Games. Our first is an interview with Athens Bronze medallist race walker Jane Saville from 2009, as she takes us through her amazing career and details THAT moment from Sydney 2000 that still stands as one of the most sad sporting moments ever seen in Australian sporting history.

In this special episode of Off The Podium we talk to Evan Dunfee, the Canadian Olympian whose record breaking 50k Racewalking performance in Rio made him one of the most talked about athletes of the Summer Games. In this interview Evan goes behind the scenes to tell us about how a dramatic "bump" resulted in a flip flopping of appeals over there Bronze medal. We also find out how Evan entered the sport, his memories of Rio, and just what he is doing in Australia for the secon