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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 12, 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 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


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 24, 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 23, 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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 11 Review
Day 11 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics brings more Canadian success as Ben and Jarrod recap another packed day. They untangle the chaos of the short-track relay, celebrate Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, contemplate the horror of a New Zealand ski half-pipe sweep, admire the artistic talents of Canadian speed skaters and somehow determine that Lydia Lassila could still be competing at the 2024 Olympics.
Feb 19, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 10 Review
It’s a golden day for Canada as Ben and Jarrod recap all the action from day 10 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. The pair revisit the controversial David Morris result, celebrate the excitement of bobsleigh and 500m speed skating, question whether big air lived up to the hype, welcome back the Norwegian curling pants and ask whether Elizabeth Swaney has somehow become one of the stars of the Games.
Feb 18, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 9 Review
The Canadian perspective returns for day nine of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics as the team gets fired up over the controversial judging in the men’s aerials and praises David Morris for how he handled it. Colin returns from the brink to endure plenty of alpine skiing, the mysteries of bobsledder drawings are investigated, and Jarrod gets very excited about the Norwegian curling team’s famous pants.
Feb 17, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 8 Review
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics reach the halfway point, and while Australia finishes another day without a medal, there’s still plenty to celebrate. The team heaps praise on David Morris, takes another look at Channel 7’s coverage, asks whether Ester Ledecka is the star of the Games and gives some love to surprise standouts Liechtenstein and Spain. And, most importantly, just why is David Morris so damn awesome?
Feb 16, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 7 Review
There are no medals for Australia or Canada on another day of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, but there’s still plenty to discuss. Jarrod investigates whether appearing in a Swisse ad campaign actually hurts an athlete’s Olympic chances, while the team asks why Australia isn’t better at long-track speed skating, celebrates the athletes Channel 7 ignores, calls for more doubles luge interviews and dives into another batch of hilarious fan messages.
Feb 15, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 6 Review
Another day brings another medal for Australia, along with more Canadian success at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Ben and Jarrod celebrate ‘Chumpy & Lydia Day’, discuss the relationship between Jarryd Hughes and Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, heap praise on Lydia Lassila, question why Jacqui Cooper isn’t getting more love as a commentator, declare the luge relay one of the greatest sports ever and wonder if Australia can finally break its three-medal hoodoo.
Feb 14, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 5 Review
It’s a bronze-filled day at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics as Australia celebrates another medal and, for once, finishes the day ahead of Canada. With no Canadian representation on the episode, there’s even more love for Australia, along with more criticism of Channel 7’s coverage, plenty of enthusiasm for doubles luge and Nordic combined, and growing excitement about the possibility of an unforgettable ‘Chumpy Day’.
Feb 13, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 4 Review
After Australia’s silver success and Canada’s golden day, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics roll on with plenty more to unpack. The team relives another strong day for Canada, asks what the country has against Chloe Kim, wonders whether Scotty James can become the next Campbell sister, questions PyeongChang’s logo and motto, and somehow ends up worrying they may have killed a luge athlete along the way.
Feb 12, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 3 Review
It’s a golden day at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, with Canada and Australia celebrating major medal success. Ben and Jarrod are joined by Mallory to talk Matt Graham, Team Canada and all the day’s action, while also asking why everyone seems happier at the Winter Games, celebrating the greatness of curling, taking another swipe at the Campbell sisters and testing just how much Mallory really knows about Canada.
Feb 11, 2018


PyeongChang 2018 Day 2 Review
Another day of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics brings plenty to discuss, with Mallory returning as the team provides commentary on the women’s moguls final. There are golden moments for New Zealand, a medal-filled day for Canada, yet more success for Norway and a historic medal for a 12-year-old. Plus, Canadian athlete profiles, more Aussie fan messages, extra schnitzel and plenty of laughs along the way.
Feb 10, 2018
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