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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australian water polo player Nicola ‘Ziggy’ Cotterill speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. She reflects on how she first got into the sport, what it meant to represent Australia at the Olympics and winning bronze at London 2012. Cotterill also reveals what she does with her Olympic medal, discusses life after water polo and whether she still misses competing at the highest level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today we talk to Catharine Pendrel, the Canadian Bronze Medallist in Women's Cross Country Mountain Biking from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Catharine chats to use about her entire Olympic journey, from her exciting debut performance in Beijing 2008, the disappointment following the 2012 London Games, and just how close the dramatic race to the finish was in Rio against her Canadian team mate. We also get Catharine's answers to the famous Team Canada "Hi, My Name Is" questionnaire.

We sit down with Rio 2016 Laser sailing gold medallist Tom Burton to talk about his journey, from discovering sailing as a kid and being inspired by Sydney 2000, to the tough training days, keeping his passion alive, narrowly missing London 2012 and finally breaking through in Rio. He also shares his hopes for 2020 and his desire to take on other sailing regattas in the future.

We speak with 2016 Olympic single sculls gold medallist Kim Brennan about her remarkable career, from her early days as a rising track and field talent challenging Jana Pittman, to the injury that forced her to switch sports in pursuit of becoming an Olympian. Kim also reflects on the emotions of competing at three different Olympics, her close ties to Hobart and Tasmania, and what the future holds on the road to 2020.

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