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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


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


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


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


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


Sarah Snowsell Interview
A special treat ahead of Beijing 2022 as we speak to our first ever biathlete and first New Zealand Olympian, Sarah Snowsell. Sarah tells Off The Podium how an injury in another sport led her into biathlon and eventually to the Winter Olympics, as well as the unique training the sport demands. We also get into rivalries with other skiing disciplines and find out why combining skiing and shooting basically makes her James Bond in real life.
Sep 1, 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


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


Jon Montgomery Interview
Vancouver 2010 skeleton gold medallist Jon Montgomery joins Off The Podium to discuss how he entered one of the Winter Olympics’ wildest sports and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. He relives his gold medal run and unforgettable post-race celebration, reflects on hosting The Amazing Race Canada and working with CBC at PyeongChang 2018, and shares an incredible story about meeting childhood hockey hero Doug Gilmour.
Jun 24, 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


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


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


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 31, 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


Emma Lincoln-Smith Interview (Brink Vault)
Taking you back to 2011 with another 'vault' interview today as we chat with Australian Skeleton racer Emma Lincoln-Smith. From the amazing way she found herself in the sport right through to the perils and danger and excitement it brings, Emma gives on of our most entertaining vault interviews yet!
Mar 22, 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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