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.

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’.

We chat with Devon Harris, one of the original members of Jamaica’s iconic bobsleigh team. Devon recalls joining the team for the 1988 Calgary Olympics, his efforts to return in 1992 and 1998, and the future of the sport in Jamaica. He also explains why he believes the country can win its first Winter Olympic medal and shares his thoughts on Cool Runnings, the 1993 film inspired by the team’s story.

We chat with Kieran Hansen, one quarter of Australia’s bronze medal-winning short-track speed skating relay team from Lillehammer 1994. Kieran reflects on Australia’s historic first Winter Olympic medal, the build-up to the race and what the result meant. He also discusses his post-skating career and shares his memories of teammate Steven Bradbury’s famous gold medal win eight years later in Salt Lake City.

Another 'vault' interview from our parent show The Brink today as we chat with the first ever Winter Olympic Gold Medallist from Australia, Steven Bradbury. In this 2009 chat, Steven takes us through is career as well as going over that iconic moment from Salt Lake City in 2002 which still stands out today as one of the greatest moments in the history of the Olympic Games.

We sit down with Australia’s first individual Winter Olympic medallist, Zali Steggall, to talk about her incredible career. From growing up in France and nearly skiing for them, to the early days of Australian winter sport when funding barely covered excess baggage, it’s one of our most diverse and entertaining interviews yet, complete with Ben fanboying throughout!