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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


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


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


Jason Brown Interview
We return to figure skating on Off The Podium as we sit down with American Olympic bronze medallist Jason Brown to talk about his incredible career and Olympic journey. Jason shares the unusual way he found the sport, how Vancouver 2010 inspired his path to Sochi, and why a trip to Australia proved so influential. He also reflects on the heartbreak of missing PyeongChang 2018 and how it fuelled his push towards Beijing 2022!
Dec 6, 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


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


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


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
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