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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


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


Jill Officer Interview
Canadian curling legend and Olympic gold medallist Jill Officer speaks to Off The Podium about her journey to the top of the sport. She reflects on Canada’s undefeated gold medal run at Sochi 2014, how she first discovered curling through her family and meeting longtime teammate Jennifer Jones as a teenager. Officer also recalls the huge welcome home after the Olympics and discusses what life has looked like since stepping away from competitive curling.
Apr 6, 2021


Callum Watson Interview
We chat with Australian Olympic cross-country skier Callum Watson about his journey from discovering the sport to making his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014. Callum also discusses the horrific freak injury he suffered after the Games and the challenges that followed, along with his cooking skills, how he can help put Nordic Combined on the map in Australia and the bonding moment that made him and Ben instant best friends.
May 26, 2017


Charles Hamelin Interview
We return to Canada to chat with short-track speed skating great Charles Hamelin. The three-time Olympian and four-time medallist reflects on his journeys from Torino to Vancouver and Sochi, looks ahead to Pyeongchang and discusses whether it could be his final Games. He also recalls winning two medals within 35 minutes, filming his famous Sport Chek commercial, where he keeps his Olympic medals and answers our ‘I Am Canadian’ questions.
May 24, 2017


Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin Interview
A big interview for you today as we speak to two-time Olympian and two-time World Champion in the sport of snowboard cross Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin! From the roots of his unique nickname right through to his blossoming music career, Chumpy chats about a wide variety of topics as he prepares for his third Olympics in Korea next year! He also lets us know about just how much sledging goes on in his sport & just how often riders come to blows after the events. It's an interview you
May 19, 2017


Joany Badenhorst Interview
We return to our athlete interviews by chatting with our first Paralympian, Australian para-snowboarder Joany Badenhorst. Joany shares her remarkable life story, from a childhood accident to her ‘accidental’ discovery of the sport that made her a Paralympian. She also showcases the speaking skills that could earn her a job on the show and tells one of the most unique and funniest jokes you will ever hear.
May 17, 2017


Brendan Kerry Interview
We continue our build-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics by chatting with Australian figure skating champion Brendan Kerry. Brendan discusses growing up in an Olympic family, his training routine and what goes into choosing the perfect music for a routine. He also reflects on his Olympic debut in Sochi and reveals what it is like to sit in front of a camera, smile and pretend to be happy.
May 5, 2017


David Morris Interview
Continuing on our interviews with athletes in the lead up to next years Winter Olympics and today we speak to 2014 Sochi silver medalist in the men's aerials David Morris! In a fun and entertaining chat, David goes over his preparation in the lead up to the games next year including taking us through his training regime and his mindset as well as different expectations going into his third games. He also gives a crack at the 'my name is' questions with some very interesting a
May 4, 2017


Sami Kennedy-Sim Interview
Our ‘cross’ sport series continues as we switch from snowboard to skis and chat with 2014 Australian Olympian Sami Kennedy-Sim. Fresh off her best World Cup season yet, Sami looks ahead to next year’s Olympics, explains why the mood in the Australian team is so positive and even helps Ben with his dream of making Nordic Combined a thing in Australia. Plus, Nikki Webster gets a mention — which surely sells any interview!
Apr 27, 2017


Belle Brockhoff Interview
Today we switch focus to snowboard cross as we speak to Australian Olympian Belle Brockhoff. Belle talks about the success of the most recent World Cup season as well as her serious injury she suffered and why it was the 'best time' to get such an injury. She also discusses what her goals are ahead of the 2018 Olympics and just why she now has some potential ammo to use against her Canadian rivals heading into the games next year.
Apr 26, 2017


Britteny Cox Interview
Our Moguls preview continues as we talk to Britteny Cox, who finished this past season ranked #1 in the World. Britteny tells us about growing up on skis, competing in her first Olympics at the age of 15, what it's like competing as a Winter athlete in Australia, the thrill of competing in Dual Moguls, and of course meeting the legendary Dale Begg-Smith and whether or not she has been to his private island!
Apr 21, 2017


David Morris Interview (Brink Vault)
Our final interview in our 'vault' series today as we travel back to 2014 for an extremely entertaining chat with Australia's surprise silver medalist from Sochi, aerial skier David Morris. From his expectations going into the games to just why he tried to trade his medal, this is one chat that you definitely will be smiling throughout it.
Mar 30, 2017


Lydia Lassila Interview (Brink Vault)
Another 'vault' interview today will bring you a familiar voice as we go back to 2013 to speak with Australian Aerial champion Lydia Lassila! You heard us mention our past interview in our recent chat with her, so here it is in full for you to enjoy!
Mar 27, 2017


Holly Crawford Interview (Brink Vault)
The 'vault' continues to be open as we go back to 2013 today to speak with Australian Olympic Snowboarder Holly Crawford. Talking about her career and her Olympic experiences, it's another fun and entertaining chat not to be missed.
Mar 26, 2017


Lydia Lassila Interview
We chat with one of Australia’s most successful Winter Olympians, Lydia Lassila, about her incredible aerials career. The 2010 Olympic gold medallist and 2014 bronze medallist reflects on landing the historic quad-twisting triple somersault, her post-Sochi mini-retirement, and her comeback bid to reach a fifth Winter Olympics in 2018 while chasing more Australian Olympic history.
Feb 22, 2017
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