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Casey Wright Interview
Australian cross-country skier Casey Wright joins us on Off The Podium ahead of her second Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022! We discover how she found her way into the sport, which other sports could've seen her represent Australia and the gruelling training needed to compete. Casey also breaks down the different cross-country skiing styles, explains why we should keep an eye on the Norwegians and reveals whether another country could be in her Olympic future. It's a fascinati
Feb 1, 2022


Alex Ferlazzo Interview
Two-time Australian Olympic luger Alex Ferlazzo joins us on Off The Podium ahead of Beijing 2022 to talk about his third Winter Olympics! Alex reveals how he first got into luge, why he took to it so quickly and what has him excited about Beijing's new track. We also uncover the nickname he earned through his close bond with the Canadian team and why doubles luge deserves a whole lot more love. It's a fun chat that'll get you ready for the Games!
Jan 31, 2022


Harry Laidlaw Interview
With Beijing 2022 just days away, Australian alpine skier Harry Laidlaw joins us on Off The Podium to talk about his career and Olympic journey! We discover how he got into skiing, which other sports might have claimed him and the challenges of competing against athletes from traditional skiing nations. Plus, we ponder Australia's answer to the cowbell and whether Harry could follow a certain Czech skier into another Olympic sport. It's a fun chat with plenty of surprises!
Jan 28, 2022


Taylor Fletcher Interview
Three-time American Olympian Taylor Fletcher joins us on Off The Podium to discuss Nordic combined and his hopes for a fourth Winter Olympics! We discover how he was practically born with skis on his feet, when his Olympic dreams began and what it meant to be part of Team USA's groundbreaking success at Vancouver. Taylor also opens up about his difficult recent years in the sport, how he's overcome the setbacks and why he's determined to keep pushing towards Olympic success.
Jan 26, 2022


Casey Larson Interview
American Olympic ski jumper Casey Larson joins us on Off The Podium to share his journey to the Olympic Games! We discover how growing up near a ski jumping facility sparked his passion, why so many of his clubmates became Olympians and what made the 2016 Youth Olympics part of one of the best years of his life. Casey also reveals the unique Olympic record he'll never lose and how close the US is to ending one of ski jumping's longest Olympic medal droughts. It's a chat worth
Jan 23, 2022


Daniel Greig Interview
We bring speed skating to Off The Podium for the first time as we sit down with two-time Australian Olympian Daniel Greig to talk about his journey from roller sports to the ice. Daniel explains the challenges of training without a full-sized speed skating facility in Australia, why leg day is unavoidable, and how heartbreak at his first Olympics ultimately helped shape him. We also uncover how he can technically claim an unofficial Olympic silver medal!
Jan 18, 2022


Britteny Cox Pre-Beijing 2022 Interview
Three-time Australian Olympic mogul skier Britteny Cox returns to Off The Podium to talk about her preparation for Beijing 2022 and the lessons she took from PyeongChang 2018. Britteny discusses the growing profile of mogul skiing in Australia, why the future of the sport looks so bright, and her relationship with Olympic champion Dale Begg-Smith. We also get some tips on how to improve our mogul commentary before the next Winter Olympics!
Jan 15, 2022


Ranking The Olympic Medals
It’s time for something a little different as we rank our favourite Olympic medal designs from Lillehammer 1994 right through to 2022! We go through every Games and put the medals in order from our least favourite to our absolute number one, while taking a closer look at some of the most unique, memorable and unusual designs from the modern Olympics. Which medal will come out on top? Tune in for a fun and different episode as we settle on our favourite Olympic medal design!
Dec 2, 2021


Greta Small Interview
We head back into the cold on Off The Podium as we sit down with two-time Australian Olympic alpine skier Greta Small! Greta takes us from having plastic skis strapped to her feet at just two years old to competing at the Winter Youth Olympics and becoming a two-time Olympian. She also shares a memorable meeting with IOC President Thomas Bach, the incredible prize she once won for a race, and how she is tracking ahead of Beijing 2022!
Oct 31, 2021


Jack Wallace Interview
We sit down with Paralympic gold medallist Jack Wallace on Off The Podium to talk about his journey from stand-up hockey to sledge hockey and what makes the sport so incredible to play and watch. Jack takes us through the road to the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, the skills needed to succeed at the highest level, and the unforgettable experience of winning gold for the USA after defeating rivals Canada in the final!
Oct 25, 2021


Laura Peel Interview
Get pumped for another Aerial Skiing interview as two-time Olympian and reigning world champion Laura Peel speaks to Off The Podium about her career and hopes for Beijing 2022. Laura tells us how her skiing background helped her transition from gymnastics, what it was like bunking with Lydia Lassila and why her coach yelling during jumps can actually help. She also talks mental preparation and the challenge of getting one of skiing’s most impressive trophies safely home to Au
Oct 13, 2021


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 11, 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


Danielle Scott Interview
Australian aerial skier Danielle Scott speaks to Off The Podium about her journey from gymnastics to one of the Winter Olympics’ most spectacular sports. She explains how a legendary Australian athlete helped recruit her to aerial skiing, the challenges of making the transition and the mental demands of competition. Scott also describes the feeling of landing a perfect jump, shares her favourite pump-up music and discusses her ambitions for Beijing 2022.
Aug 30, 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


PyeongChang 2018 Day 16 & Closing Ceremony Review + PyeongChang Wrap
PyeongChang 2018 comes to an end as Ben, Colin and Jarrod recap the final day and closing ceremony. The trio questions the ceremony itself, wonders where Psy was, looks ahead to Beijing 2022 and asks whether Thomas Bach is still speaking. There’s also Ben’s newfound friendship with Edwina Bartholomew before the team reflects on where PyeongChang ranks among their favourite Olympics and farewells the Games in style.
Feb 25, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 15 Review
The penultimate day of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics arrives as Ester Ledecka shines again and Canada celebrates yet more bronze. The team looks at Canada ending its men’s ice hockey medal drought, a bizarre car theft controversy, a close encounter between a snowboarder and a squirrel, Jarrod’s attempt to explain mass start speed skating and the feeling that Australia has already packed up and gone home.
Feb 24, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 14 Review
Day 14 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics brings plenty of Canadian heartbreak despite the country winning a medal of every colour. The team dissects shock losses to Germany in ice hockey and Switzerland in curling, questions whether the day can really be called a failure, takes another swipe at Channel 7’s coverage and its growing Commonwealth Games obsession, and wonders whether Roger Federer might secretly be a fan of the show.
Feb 23, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 13 Review
Day 13 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics is one New Zealand will remember and Canada may want to forget. Ben, Colin and Jarrod look at Canada’s painful defeats in ice hockey and curling, New Zealand’s celebrations after winning two bronze medals, Hungary’s breakthrough gold and another frustrating day for Australia as the Games edge closer to their conclusion.
Feb 22, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 12 Review
History is made at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics as New Zealand claims not one but two medals. Ben, Jarrod and Colin process the shock while also celebrating a breakthrough for American cross-country skiing, questioning why Canada is disappointed with bronze, assessing Australia’s struggles and wondering just how difficult it can be for a slalom skier to make it around the very first gate.
Feb 21, 2018
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