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Mack Horton Interview
Two-time Australian Olympic swimmer and gold medallist Mack Horton joins us on Off The Podium to relive his career and Olympic triumphs! Mack reveals why swimming was his one true sport growing up, how a chance meeting with an Aussie swimming legend helped spark his Olympic dreams and why the history of one event inspired him even more. Plus, we get into his love of hummus and whether seeing his beloved Melbourne Demons win a premiership could ever match winning Olympic gold.
Mar 25, 2022


Kelsey-Lee Barber Interview
Two-time Australian Olympic javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber joins us on Off The Podium to talk about her career and why she absolutely loves her sport! We discover how she found javelin, why making her first Australian team felt like 'business' and how disappointment at Rio 2016 fuelled her later success. Plus, Kelsey-Lee reveals why a t-shirt empire might be on the cards and shows why she could be one of our most passionate guests yet. It's a chat that throws plenty your w
Feb 25, 2022


Carmen Marton Interview
We bring taekwondo to Off The Podium for the first time as we sit down with three-time Australian Olympian Carmen Marton to talk about her extraordinary career. Carmen shares how the sport became a family affair, what it meant to become Australia’s first taekwondo world champion, and the highs and lows of competing at the highest level. She also speaks candidly about the state of the sport in Australia and what needs to change for it to move forward.
Dec 20, 2021


Mandy Bujold Interview
We bring boxing to Off The Podium for the first time as we sit down with legendary Canadian Olympian Mandy Bujold to talk about her extraordinary career. Mandy reflects on breaking through in women’s boxing, battling illness at Rio 2016 and the incredible fight she faced just to reach Tokyo 2020. She also shares how those challenges shaped her mindset and what it meant to step into the Olympic ring after everything she had overcome!
Dec 16, 2021


Evan Dunfee Tokyo 2020 Interview
Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee returns to Off The Podium to talk about winning Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and finally earning the medal he had chased for years. Evan takes us inside the dramatic closing stages of his race, reflects on his fight to keep race walking in the Olympics and explains why he remains so outspoken about the IOC. We also talk Kraft Dinner, life after Tokyo and why a run at Brisbane 2032 could still be on the cards!
Dec 14, 2021


Eleanor Patterson Interview
We return to high jump on Off The Podium as we sit down with two-time Australian Olympian Eleanor Patterson to talk about her incredible career. Eleanor reveals how a childhood sleepover sparked her path into the sport, how growing up in rural Victoria shaped her journey, and why she stepped away from high jump before making her comeback. She also shares the unique method she uses to help get herself over the bar in competition!
Dec 12, 2021


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


Lucy Stephan Interview
We get back in the boat on Off The Podium as we sit down with Australian Olympic rowing champion Lucy Stephan to talk about her journey from rural Victoria to the top of the Olympic podium. Lucy shares how drought shaped her path into rowing, the unusual circumstances behind her Rio 2016 debut, and what it really felt like to win gold in Tokyo. We also get into some uniquely Australian rowing traditions and why single sweep rowing deserves more attention!
Nov 22, 2021


Christian Taylor Interview
We sit down with two-time Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor on Off The Podium to talk about the incredible career that made him one of the sport’s biggest stars. Christian reveals how triple jump found him while training for soccer, the mental strategies he used to gain an edge over his rivals, and memories from his two Olympic triumphs. He also shares stories about meeting Barack Obama and going to school with Ryan Lochte!
Nov 12, 2021


Gwen Berry Interview
We sit down with two-time US Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry on Off The Podium to talk about her journey from basketball to athletics and what makes hammer throw one of the toughest events in the sport. Gwen opens up about the training behind her Olympic career, using her platform to speak out on social justice, and the unusual advice that helped shape her technique. It’s an insightful, entertaining interview you won’t want to miss!
Oct 23, 2021


Barnabe Delarze Interview
We sit down with Swiss Olympic rower Barnabe Delarze on Off The Podium to talk about his journey from rugby to rowing, competing at the Olympic Games and the unique rowing scene in Switzerland. Barnabe also reveals why Swiss rowers know how to party, why finishing third once became one of the best moments of his life, and what makes the Indoor Rowing World Championships so different. It’s a fun, entertaining chat with our first ever European athlete!
Oct 19, 2021


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 9, 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 5, 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


Marcus Fraser Interview
It’s time for our first Golf interview as Australian Rio Olympian Marcus Fraser speaks to Off The Podium about his career and Olympic experience. He tells us what it’s like living the dream as a professional golfer, from growing up playing in rural Victoria to joining the European Tour in 2002. Fraser also reveals why he jumped at the chance to represent Australia at Rio, how he feels about being compared to Usain Bolt and why golf has turned him into a perfectionist gardener
Sep 20, 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


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


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 26, 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 12, 2020
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