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Eric Radford Interview
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
Oct 10, 2021


Robert Livingstone Interview
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.
Sep 29, 2021


Alanna Goldie Interview
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.
Sep 10, 2021


Scott Gow Interview
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.
Sep 6, 2021


Maximilien Van Haaster Interview
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.
Jul 7, 2021


Nathaniel Mah Interview
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.
Jun 3, 2021


Tessa Virtue Interview
Canadian ice dancing legend Tessa Virtue speaks to Off The Podium about her remarkable Olympic career alongside longtime partner Scott Moir. She reflects on starting figure skating as a child, being paired with Moir at a young age, winning gold on home ice at Vancouver 2010, taking silver at Sochi 2014 and returning to reclaim Olympic gold at PyeongChang 2018. Virtue also discusses her life in the media and having her own official Barbie.
May 11, 2021


Mike Harris Interview
Canadian curling pioneer and Olympic silver medallist Mike Harris speaks to Off The Podium about leading Team Canada at Nagano 1998, where curling made its official return to the Winter Olympics. He recalls when Olympic qualification first felt achievable, battling illness during the semi-final and gold medal match, and how the sport’s training has evolved. Harris also reflects on his move into broadcasting and more than 20 years covering curling.
Apr 14, 2021


Jill Officer Interview
Canadian curling legend and Olympic gold medallist Jill Officer speaks to Off The Podium about her journey to the top of the sport. She reflects on Canada’s undefeated gold medal run at Sochi 2014, how she first discovered curling through her family and meeting longtime teammate Jennifer Jones as a teenager. Officer also recalls the huge welcome home after the Olympics and discusses what life has looked like since stepping away from competitive curling.
Apr 6, 2021


Derek Drouin Interview
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.
Nov 25, 2020


Brittany MacLean Interview
Canadian swimmer and Olympic bronze medallist Brittany MacLean speaks to Off The Podium about her career across two Olympic Games. She reflects on what drew her to swimming, the growth of the sport in Canada during her time with the national team and the experience of competing at the highest level. MacLean also discusses life after retirement and the opportunities and experiences that have followed her competitive career.
Nov 11, 2020


Sami Jo Small Interview
Canadian ice hockey legend Sami Jo Small speaks to Off The Podium about her remarkable Olympic career, which included two gold medals and a silver across three Winter Games. She reflects on representing Canada at the highest level, her journey through the sport and the stories behind her book. Small also talks about life away from the ice, her love of television and the story behind her willingness to always ‘ride the squirrel bike’.
Sep 30, 2020


Kylie Masse Interview
Canadian swimmer and Olympic bronze medallist Kylie Masse speaks to Off The Podium about her rise through competitive swimming and success in the 100m backstroke. She reflects on winning bronze at Rio 2016, her breakthrough performances and major success at the 2017 World Championships. Masse also takes on the famous ‘My Name Is’ questionnaire as the team gets to know more about one of Canada’s leading swimmers.
Aug 21, 2020


Jamie Sale Interview
Canadian figure skating legend and Olympic gold medallist Jamie Salé speaks to Off The Podium about her remarkable career. She reflects on what drew her to skating, competing at the 1994 Olympics and having a front-row view of the Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding drama. Salé also revisits the controversy surrounding Salt Lake City 2002, whether she tires of discussing it and an unforgettable story of support from across Canada.
Aug 6, 2020


Brendon Rodney Interview
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.
Jul 23, 2020


Aaron Brown Interview
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.
Jul 9, 2020


Jon Montgomery Interview
Vancouver 2010 skeleton gold medallist Jon Montgomery joins Off The Podium to discuss how he entered one of the Winter Olympics’ wildest sports and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. He relives his gold medal run and unforgettable post-race celebration, reflects on hosting The Amazing Race Canada and working with CBC at PyeongChang 2018, and shares an incredible story about meeting childhood hockey hero Doug Gilmour.
Jun 24, 2020


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


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


Catharine Pendrel Interview
Today we talk to Catharine Pendrel, the Canadian Bronze Medallist in Women's Cross Country Mountain Biking from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Catharine chats to use about her entire Olympic journey, from her exciting debut performance in Beijing 2008, the disappointment following the 2012 London Games, and just how close the dramatic race to the finish was in Rio against her Canadian team mate. We also get Catharine's answers to the famous Team Canada "Hi, My Name Is" questionnaire.
Feb 28, 2017
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