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Emily Whitehead Interview
It’s time for our first taste of Artistic Gymnastics as Tokyo Olympian Emily Whitehead speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. Emily tells us how she got into the sport, what it’s like competing at a high level from such a young age and why that pesky beam can be so damn tricky. She also reflects on the injury that cost her a shot at Rio 2016, how it ultimately helped her improve and why COVID nearly made her walk away from gymnastics altogether.
Oct 14, 2021


Maeve Plouffe Interview
Get excited for another Track Cycling interview as Tokyo Olympian Maeve Plouffe speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. She tells us how she went from chasing a future in swimming to becoming a track cyclist, the breakthrough event that helped put her on the road to Tokyo and what it meant to make the Olympic team ahead of schedule. Maeve also reflects on her Games experience and why her all-round abilities could suit several other Olympic sports.
Oct 6, 2021


Mariafe Artacho del Solar Interview
Get pumped for another Beach Volleyball interview as Australian Olympic silver medallist Mariafe Artacho del Solar speaks to Off The Podium about her career and success at Tokyo 2020. She reflects on playing at Copacabana Beach during Rio 2016, the mental side of the sport and how her partnership with Taliqua Clancy became so successful. Mariafe also explains why two Olympics won’t be enough and why she has her sights firmly set on Brisbane 2032.
Oct 4, 2021


Matthew Denny Interview
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.
Sep 24, 2021


Rhydian Cowley Interview
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.
Sep 22, 2021


Alyce & Jordan Wood Interview
It’s time for our first taste of Canoe/Kayak as recently returned Tokyo Olympians Alyce and Jordan Wood speak to Off The Podium about their careers and Olympic experiences. They tell us how surf lifesaving helped shape their journey, explain the differences between canoe, kayak, sprint and slalom, and compare the sport to rowing. We also hear some great stories from Rio and Tokyo, get a quarantine update and discover why superhero movies definitely aren’t for everyone.
Sep 15, 2021


Jayden Lawrence & Connor Evans Interview
Australian wrestlers Jayden Lawrence and Connor Evans speak to Off The Podium about their careers and the sport of wrestling ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The pair explain how Olympic wrestling works, how points are scored and how close each came to making the Australian team. They also discuss Australia’s unwanted Olympic wrestling record for Tokyo 2020 and share stories about memorable rivalries, victories and defeats along the way.
Jul 14, 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


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


Charlotte Caslick Interview
Australian rugby sevens star and Rio 2016 gold medallist Charlotte Caslick speaks to Off The Podium about her career and ambitions ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. She discusses her unique path into rugby sevens, the experience of winning Olympic gold and what made Rio so special. Caslick also explains how she has adapted her training during the COVID-19 pandemic as she prepares to chase another gold medal at the next Games.
Aug 13, 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


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


Catherine Skinner Interview
Another interview episode for you today as Ben chats with 2016 Rio Olympics Gold Medalist in the trap shooting, Catherine Skinner. In a wide ranging chat, Catherine talks through how she got into the sport and just how important mental training is when it comes to shooting. She also takes us through her gold medal win in Rio, tells us about her special diet that helps her focus as well as revealing just what things she managed to get for free since becoming a Gold Medallist.
Mar 14, 2017


Evan Dunfee Interview
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
Feb 21, 2017
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