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.

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

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

Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate joins us on Off The Podium ahead of Beijing 2022 to talk about her love of flying through the air! Abi reveals how she got hooked on ski jumping and why competing in Europe meant swapping a typical high school experience for something a little different. We also discover why she's tempted to help launch a ski jumping program in Australia and how a volleyball and soccer ball come in handy in her sport. It's a fun and fascinating chat!

Canadian ski jumper Natasha Bodnarchuk joins us on Off The Podium to talk Olympic dreams and the thrill of flying through the air! We're back for more ski jumping as Natasha reveals why she fell in love with the sport at a young age and what drew her to it. We explore the unique techniques behind each jump, the mental strength needed to compete and what the future might hold for her Olympic ambitions. Plus, why could Natasha become a rival to our show? Another fun chat you wo

We're taking our first leap into ski jumping on Off The Podium with Canadian Ale Loutitt ahead of her Beijing 2022 Olympic debut! Ale takes us through her rapid rise in the sport, how she first got involved and the technical details and downright bizarre rules of ski jumping. We also discover why she was too young to try for Pyeongchang 2018, the unusual reason she missed the 2020 Youth Olympics and what it takes to reach the Olympic stage. A fascinating and fun introduction

We sit down with CBC reporter Devin Heroux on Off The Podium to talk about his broadcasting career and life covering the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Devin shares how his love of sport took him from Saskatchewan to the world stage, what it was like reporting through 51 straight days of Tokyo 2020 action, and how those experiences shaped his approach to Beijing. We also hear his unique idea for a new medal tally and revisit one iconic Canadian sporting moment he witnessed fir

We return to field hockey on Off The Podium as we sit down with Canadian Olympian Oliver Scholfield to talk about his journey through the sport and Olympic experience. Oliver shares why he stuck with hockey from a young age, the transition from playing in the UK to Canada, and his passion for helping the sport grow. We also uncover Team Canada’s unusual team mascot and why a certain trip to Malaysia may have left them off the invitation list!

We get all winter again on Off The Podium as we sit down with Canadian Olympic aerial skiing bronze medallist Deidra Dionne to talk about her extraordinary career. Deidra reflects on winning an Olympic medal at a young age, then remarkably returning for another Games just five months after breaking her neck. She also shares her transition into commentary, the growth of aerial skiing in Canada and why one legendary Australian aerial skier remains such an inspiration!

We sit down with two-time Canadian Olympic medallist Laurence Vincent Lapointe on Off The Podium to talk about her extraordinary canoeing career and Tokyo 2020. Laurence opens up about breaking barriers for women in the sport, why she persisted despite a difficult start, and the challenges that threatened her Olympic dream. She also shares the incredible story of how a simple kiss nearly ended it all and why falling out of her boat turned her into a viral star!

We sit down with two-time Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore on Off The Podium to talk about her remarkable journey from middle-distance running to the marathon. Malindi reflects on Athens 2004, the setbacks that followed as she chased Beijing and London, and how one simple suggestion from her husband helped bring her back to the Olympics 17 years later. She also looks ahead to whether a third Games could be on the cards in Paris.

We bring boxing to Off The Podium for the first time as we sit down with legendary Canadian Olympian Mandy Bujold to talk about her extraordinary career. Mandy reflects on breaking through in women’s boxing, battling illness at Rio 2016 and the incredible fight she faced just to reach Tokyo 2020. She also shares how those challenges shaped her mindset and what it meant to step into the Olympic ring after everything she had overcome!

Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee returns to Off The Podium to talk about winning Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and finally earning the medal he had chased for years. Evan takes us inside the dramatic closing stages of his race, reflects on his fight to keep race walking in the Olympics and explains why he remains so outspoken about the IOC. We also talk Kraft Dinner, life after Tokyo and why a run at Brisbane 2032 could still be on the cards!

We get our first taste of softball on Off The Podium as we sit down with Canadian Olympic bronze medallist Joey Lye to talk about her journey to Tokyo 2020. Joey reveals how an early decision from her parents helped shape her career, why Canada’s 2015 Pan Am Games gold was so important, and what made the rivalry with Australia so special. She also shares what happened to her Olympic medal once she finally brought it home!

Get excited for another Figure Skating interview as two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medallist Eric Radford speaks to Off The Podium about his remarkable career. Eric tells us how watching the 1992 Olympics inspired his journey, how his partnership with Meagan Duhamel came together and what it felt like to finally become an Olympian. He also shares some great stories about his artistic talents and explains why he came out of retirement for one more shot at Beijing 202

A very special interview today as GamesBids.com founder Robert Livingstone speaks to Off The Podium about his career covering Olympic bids and the ever-changing bid process. He tells us how his interest in Olympic hosting began, what it was like covering bids through the 1990s and how the system has evolved since. Livingstone also shares his thoughts on Brisbane 2032 and helps us try to make sense of what was happening with the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Excited to bring you another Fencing interview as Canadian foil fencer Alanna Goldie speaks to Off The Podium fresh from Tokyo. Alanna tells us how growing up in a fencing family shaped her career, what she learnt from competing at the 2010 Youth Olympics and how missing Rio 2016 helped drive her towards Tokyo. We also hear about her special friend Albert, some epic ideas to improve team fencing and why she might just be a global trend setter.

It’s time for another biathlon interview as Canadian Olympian Scott Gow speaks to Off The Podium about his career and build-up to Beijing 2022. He tells us how he got into the sport, why summer played a surprising role and what it’s like competing on the biathlon circuit in Europe compared to Canada. Gow also reflects on winning a World Championship medal in 2016, his PyeongChang 2018 experience and how he’s feeling ahead of another Olympics.

Canadian fencer Maximilien Van Haaster speaks to Off The Podium ahead of the Tokyo Olympics about his journey into fencing and the different disciplines within the sport. He reflects on his experience competing at Rio 2016, outlines his goals for Tokyo and explains how he is preparing with the Games just weeks away. Van Haaster also offers an insight into the demands of fencing at Olympic level and what it takes to compete internationally.

Canadian Nordic combined athlete Nathaniel Mah speaks to Off The Podium about his career in one of the Winter Olympics’ most unique sports. He explains how Nordic combined works, how he first became involved and the challenges of competing for Canada in a discipline with a smaller domestic profile. Mah also discusses life since retiring from competition and takes on Off The Podium’s ‘My Name Is’ series of questions.