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Chloe Esposito Interview
It’s time to welcome royalty to Off The Podium as the one and only Queen Chloe Esposito talks about her incredible Modern Pentathlon career and Olympic journey. Chloe tells us how she discovered the sport, the challenge of training across five disciplines and how London 2012 helped drive her towards gold in Rio. She also reflects on a special tribute to her grandfather, the growth of Modern Pentathlon in Australia and why Chloe Esposito Stadium surely has to be ready for Bris
Oct 8, 2021


Tristan Thomas Interview
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.
Jul 18, 2021


Abdi Abdirahman Interview
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.
Jul 15, 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


Nicola 'Ziggy' Cotterill Interview
Australian water polo player Nicola ‘Ziggy’ Cotterill speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. She reflects on how she first got into the sport, what it meant to represent Australia at the Olympics and winning bronze at London 2012. Cotterill also reveals what she does with her Olympic medal, discusses life after water polo and whether she still misses competing at the highest level.
Jul 30, 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


Libby Trickett Interview (Brink Vault)
A 'vault' interview of epic proportion today as we go back to 2014 to speak with legendary Australian swimmer Libby Trickett! Talking up her then new role on Australian TV through to her career, things don't start the smoothest during the interview though as Ben makes one epic blunder. What is it? Well you'll have to listen to find out!
Mar 28, 2017


Stephanie Rice Interview (Brink Vault)
Time to bring you a big name today in our 'vault' series of interviews as we bring you our parent shows The Brink interview with the legendary Stephanie Rice. Talking up her then appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice, she also talks about her swimming career and everything else in a diverse and fun chat. You won't want to miss this one!
Mar 24, 2017


Tristan Thomas Interview (Brink Vault)
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!
Mar 23, 2017


Eddie Ockenden Interview (Brink Vault)
The 'vault' opens back to 2011 as Ben brings you his interview with the only athlete he can say he used to compete against in field hockey player Eddie Ockenden. Eddie talks about his amazing career in the sport, his time at the Olympics and talks about the memories of playing against Ben back in their junior days.
Mar 22, 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


Kim Brennan Interview
We speak with 2016 Olympic single sculls gold medallist Kim Brennan about her remarkable career, from her early days as a rising track and field talent challenging Jana Pittman, to the injury that forced her to switch sports in pursuit of becoming an Olympian. Kim also reflects on the emotions of competing at three different Olympics, her close ties to Hobart and Tasmania, and what the future holds on the road to 2020.
Feb 23, 2017
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