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Emily Whitehead Interview
It’s time for our first taste of Artistic Gymnastics as Tokyo Olympian Emily Whitehead speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. Emily tells us how she got into the sport, what it’s like competing at a high level from such a young age and why that pesky beam can be so damn tricky. She also reflects on the injury that cost her a shot at Rio 2016, how it ultimately helped her improve and why COVID nearly made her walk away from gymnastics altogether.
Oct 14, 2021


Maeve Plouffe Interview
Get excited for another Track Cycling interview as Tokyo Olympian Maeve Plouffe speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. She tells us how she went from chasing a future in swimming to becoming a track cyclist, the breakthrough event that helped put her on the road to Tokyo and what it meant to make the Olympic team ahead of schedule. Maeve also reflects on her Games experience and why her all-round abilities could suit several other Olympic sports.
Oct 6, 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 4, 2021


Emily Abbot & Alannah Mathews Interview
It’s time for our first taste of Rhythmic Gymnastics as Tokyo Olympians Emily Abbot and Alannah Mathews speak to Off The Podium about making history with Australia’s group team. They tell us how they got into the sport, why it deserves more attention and just how demanding Olympic-level training can be. We also learn about concussions, the technical side of the sport, a mysterious koala connection and somehow find time for plenty of nicknames, ABBA and some surprisingly philo
Sep 27, 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


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


Alanna Goldie Interview
Excited to bring you another Fencing interview as Canadian foil fencer Alanna Goldie speaks to Off The Podium fresh from Tokyo. Alanna tells us how growing up in a fencing family shaped her career, what she learnt from competing at the 2010 Youth Olympics and how missing Rio 2016 helped drive her towards Tokyo. We also hear about her special friend Albert, some epic ideas to improve team fencing and why she might just be a global trend setter.
Sep 10, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Recap
It’s time to wrap up an epic Paralympics as Off The Podium looks back on 13 incredible days of competition. We go over the biggest highlights from both Australia and Canada, celebrate some of the other memorable moments from across the Games and debate whether the Paralympics might actually be more entertaining than the Olympics. We also ask why the event still doesn’t get the coverage it deserves and why that needs to change moving forward.
Sep 8, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Wrap Episode
After 16 incredible days, it’s time to farewell Tokyo 2020 with Off The Podium’s full wrap of the Games we thought might never happen. We look back at the best, worst and weirdest moments, crown our stars of the Olympics, debate the new sports and see how Australia and Canada stacked up against our medal predictions. And while Tokyo is over, there’s still plenty to get excited about with the Beijing Winter Olympics just around the corner.
Aug 9, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 16 Review & Closing Ceremony Review
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics come to a close as Off The Podium recaps the final day of competition and another memorable closing ceremony. Ben, Colin and Jarrod react to Canada’s final-day gold medal, Australia’s quieter finish and a ceremony that left them with plenty of questions. The trio also crowns the unlikely star of the night, reflects on the Games as a whole and looks ahead to Paris 2024, including the very real hope of competitive jet fighting.
Aug 8, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 15 Review
The penultimate day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics brings more memorable moments as Off The Podium recaps day 15. Ben, Colin and Jarrod celebrate Canada’s historic women’s football gold and Australia finally winning its first Olympic medal in men’s basketball, while also praising high jumper Nicola McDermott. The trio tackles javelin, saves some of its best commentary for rhythmic gymnastics and looks ahead to the closing ceremony.
Aug 7, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 14 Review
The third-last day of Tokyo 2020 brings more medals for Australia and Canada as Off The Podium recaps all the action. We debate Australia’s beach volleyball silver and boxing bronze, celebrate Canada’s athletics success and get pumped about more medals for past podcast guests. There’s also more Modern Pentathlon love, some questionable table tennis commentary and plenty of excitement as we look ahead to the final days of the Games.
Aug 6, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 13 Review
Day 13 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics delivers more gold for both Australia and Canada as Off The Podium recaps another remarkable day. Ben, Colin and Jarrod react to two surprise Australian victories, Canada’s decathlon triumph and the continued celebrations around Andre de Grasse. The trio also looks at Canada’s growing strength in canoe and cycling, tries its hand at artistic swimming commentary and celebrates the crowning of New Zealand’s greatest-ever Olympian.
Aug 5, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 12 Review
Australia and Canada both celebrate gold on day 12 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Off The Podium recaps another big day of competition. Ben, Colin and Jarrod react to Australia’s sailing triumph and surprise bronze medals, assess the return of skateboarding and celebrate Peter Bol’s breakthrough performance. The trio also looks at the decathlon, tries its hand at wrestling commentary and once again debates who deserves to be named athlete of the day.
Aug 4, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 11 Review
Day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics brings plenty of drama as Off The Podium recaps Norway’s surprising success away from the snow, the long-awaited Olympic debut of sport climbing and frustrating fourth-place finishes for Australia and Canada in cycling. Ben, Colin and Jarrod also celebrate big results in football, hockey and boxing, before another fiercely contested athlete of the day debate threatens to send the chairs flying.
Aug 3, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 10 Review
Day 10 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics brings a quieter but still eventful day as Off The Podium recaps Andrew Hoy adding two more medals to his remarkable career, Canada’s huge football victory and Australia’s disappointing Hockeyroos exit. Ben, Colin and Jarrod also reflect on the men’s 100m result, admit they’re already missing the swimming, try to make golf exciting with commentary and work out exactly who is representing Australia in the javelin.
Aug 2, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 9 Review
Day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics delivers more record-breaking moments for Australia and Canada. Off The Podium celebrates Emma McKeon becoming Australia’s most decorated Olympian and Penny Oleksiak making Canadian Olympic history, while also embracing BMX freestyle and reacting to a remarkable men’s 100m final. Ben, Colin and Jarrod also return with race commentary, defend Steven Bradbury’s legacy and debate another heated athlete of the day.
Aug 1, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 8 Review
Tokyo 2020 reaches the halfway point as Off The Podium recaps another golden day for Australia and more silver success for Canada. Ben, Colin and Jarrod celebrate Emma McKeon equalling Australia’s Olympic medal record, another backstroke gold for Kaylee McKeown and Kylie Masse adding another silver. The trio also looks at strong athletics performances, returns to swimming commentary, debates a tennis medal and discovers an unexpected new favourite Olympic sport.
Jul 31, 2021


Tokyo 2020 Day 7 Review
Australia and Canada both celebrate gold on another memorable day at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Off The Podium recaps Emma McKeon’s latest swimming triumph, Cate Campbell adding another medal and Canada’s success on the water. Ben, Colin and Jarrod also react to Rosie MacLennan missing out on a third straight trampoline gold and celebrate major football victories for both Australia and Canada.
Jul 30, 2021
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