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Nick Page Interview
American freestyle skiing star Nick Page joins Off The Podium to talk about his rapid rise through moguls, from being inspired by Vancouver 2010 to becoming the youngest ever NorAm Cup winner and a two-time Olympian. Nick opens up about the idol who became his coach, his top ten Olympic finishes, what it was like beating the GOAT, his home Olympics ambitions and a memorable meeting with a former IOC President.
Jun 19


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


Logan Sankey Interview
American ski jumper Logan Sankey joins us on Off The Podium to talk about her hopes of reaching the Beijing Winter Olympics! We discover why she swapped alpine skiing for ski jumping, how skills from both sports helped her along the way and why fear can actually be an advantage when flying through the air. Logan also explains the path she needs to take to make it to Beijing before we find out just how good she is at naming capital cities. It's another fun ski jumping chat you
Jan 27, 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


Niklas Malacinski Interview
American Nordic combined rising star Niklas Malacinski joins us on Off The Podium to share his journey in the sport and his Olympic dreams! We discover how he first got started, why getting to touch an Olympic medal became such a powerful inspiration and what it takes to balance the unique training demands of Nordic combined. Plus, Niklas reveals his love for all things Finland and just why he's so passionate about food. It's a fun and fascinating chat you won't want to miss!
Jan 25, 2022


Paige Jones Interview
American ski jumper Paige Jones joins us on Off The Podium to discuss her hopes for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics! We discover how being born in an Olympic city during an Olympic year shaped her journey, why ski jumping won out over other winter sports and how the 2020 Youth Olympics helped her rise through the ranks. Plus, Paige shares stories from her time living in Australia and reveals how Star Wars influenced her career plans outside sport. It's a fascinating chat wor
Jan 24, 2022


Casey Larson Interview
American Olympic ski jumper Casey Larson joins us on Off The Podium to share his journey to the Olympic Games! We discover how growing up near a ski jumping facility sparked his passion, why so many of his clubmates became Olympians and what made the 2016 Youth Olympics part of one of the best years of his life. Casey also reveals the unique Olympic record he'll never lose and how close the US is to ending one of ski jumping's longest Olympic medal droughts. It's a chat worth
Jan 23, 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


Jordan Chiles Interview
We sit down with American Olympic artistic gymnast Jordan Chiles on Off The Podium to talk about her incredible career and unforgettable Tokyo 2020 experience. Jordan shares how she got into gymnastics, why starting later than many of her rivals never held her back, and the journey through the US system that took her to the Olympics. She also opens up about the dramatic events in Tokyo that thrust her into the spotlight and teases a possible rival podcast with one very famous
Dec 8, 2021


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


Christian Taylor Interview
We sit down with two-time Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor on Off The Podium to talk about the incredible career that made him one of the sport’s biggest stars. Christian reveals how triple jump found him while training for soccer, the mental strategies he used to gain an edge over his rivals, and memories from his two Olympic triumphs. He also shares stories about meeting Barack Obama and going to school with Ryan Lochte!
Nov 12, 2021


Donna Narvaez Interview
We sit down with Olympic torchbearer Donna Narvaez on Off The Podium to hear the story behind carrying the flame during the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Donna explains how she was selected, what made the experience so special, and the honour of representing her community on the torch relay. She also reveals what happened to the torch afterwards and how she continues to use that unforgettable Olympic moment to make a difference today.
Nov 8, 2021


Ken Hanscom Interview
We sit down with Olympic ticketing expert Ken Hanscom on Off The Podium to unpack how Olympic ticketing works and what fans need to know before attending the Games. Ken shares how his passion for the Olympics began, memories from his first Games in London 2012, and practical tips for making the most of the Olympic experience. He also reflects on recent ticketing challenges and looks ahead to Beijing 2022, LA 2028 and the 2026 World Cup.
Nov 6, 2021


Jack Wallace Interview
We sit down with Paralympic gold medallist Jack Wallace on Off The Podium to talk about his journey from stand-up hockey to sledge hockey and what makes the sport so incredible to play and watch. Jack takes us through the road to the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, the skills needed to succeed at the highest level, and the unforgettable experience of winning gold for the USA after defeating rivals Canada in the final!
Oct 25, 2021


Gwen Berry Interview
We sit down with two-time US Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry on Off The Podium to talk about her journey from basketball to athletics and what makes hammer throw one of the toughest events in the sport. Gwen opens up about the training behind her Olympic career, using her platform to speak out on social justice, and the unusual advice that helped shape her technique. It’s an insightful, entertaining interview you won’t want to miss!
Oct 23, 2021


Terrence Burns Interview
We sit down with Olympic marketing expert Terrence Burns on Off The Podium to uncover what it really takes to market an Olympic Games and build a successful Olympic bid. Terrence shares how an unlikely path from dentistry and the airline industry led to his career, why some cities fail to win over voters, and what separates the strongest bids. He also shares incredible stories from his Olympic journey, including why Sydney remains his favourite Games.
Oct 21, 2021


Abdi Abdirahman Interview
American distance runner Abdi Abdirahman speaks to Off The Podium ahead of the Tokyo Olympics about an Olympic career stretching back more than 20 years to Sydney 2000. He reflects on his longevity in the sport, his preparations for another Games and why retirement still isn’t on his mind. Abdirahman also discusses his upcoming book, ‘Abdi’s World’, and the experiences that have shaped one of Team USA’s most enduring running careers.
Jul 15, 2021


Pat Melgares Interview
Author and former All-American cross country runner Pat Melgares speaks to Off The Podium about his book ‘Chasing Excellence’, a biography of renowned Olympic coach Joe Vigil. Melgares explores Vigil’s decision to pursue coaching over more prestigious opportunities, the philosophy that shaped his remarkable career and how he built one of the longest-running and most successful coaching legacies in American distance running.
Jun 25, 2021


Myles Silverman Interview
American snowboarder and Team USA Olympic hopeful Myles Silverman speaks to Off The Podium about his journey in the sport and ambitions for the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics. He explains what drew him to snowboarding, the famous US athlete who helped inspire his path and the training required to compete at a high level. Silverman also discusses his connection to Hobart, course colour superstitions and the unusual food and drink choices that may influence his future success.
Jan 30, 2021
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