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Apolo Ohno Interview
With Beijing 2022 just hours away, America's most decorated Winter Olympian, short track legend Apolo Ohno, joins us on Off The Podium! Apolo discusses his new book and why he wrote it, relives THAT Salt Lake City 2002 race that gave Steven Bradbury Australia's first Winter Olympic gold, and reflects on the moment 20 years later. We also talk about the USA's 16-year short track gold medal drought and whether his blood really is deadly if it touches the ground in Tasmania. An
Feb 2, 2022


Chad Hedrick Interview
Five-time American Olympic speed skating medallist Chad Hedrick joins us on Off The Podium to relive his career on wheels and ice! We discover how he was practically born with skates on his feet, his dominance in inline and speed skating, and why a trip to the Calgary 1988 Olympics didn't quite go to plan. Chad also reveals how close he came to a different Olympics, which of his five medals means the most, and what it's like being the last skater to beat Sven Kramer in the Ol
Jan 20, 2022


Deidra Dionne Interview
We get all winter again on Off The Podium as we sit down with Canadian Olympic aerial skiing bronze medallist Deidra Dionne to talk about her extraordinary career. Deidra reflects on winning an Olympic medal at a young age, then remarkably returning for another Games just five months after breaking her neck. She also shares her transition into commentary, the growth of aerial skiing in Canada and why one legendary Australian aerial skier remains such an inspiration!
Jan 13, 2022


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


Hannah Campbell-Pegg Interview
Two-time Australian Olympian Hannah Campbell-Pegg speaks to Off The Podium about her journey from bobsleigh into luge and competing on the world stage in a sport with little history in Australia. She reflects on her Olympic experiences, including Vancouver 2010 and the tragic death of friend Nodar Kumaritashvili, while also discussing the future of Australian luge and why her parents were less than thrilled after her first experience in the sport.
Aug 16, 2021


Sami Jo Small Interview
Canadian ice hockey legend Sami Jo Small speaks to Off The Podium about her remarkable Olympic career, which included two gold medals and a silver across three Winter Games. She reflects on representing Canada at the highest level, her journey through the sport and the stories behind her book. Small also talks about life away from the ice, her love of television and the story behind her willingness to always ‘ride the squirrel bike’.
Sep 30, 2020


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


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 28, 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 27, 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 23, 2017
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