Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast

Episode 576 - Seve de Campo Post-Milano Cortina Interview

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been four years since we last spoke with Australian cross-country skier Seve de Campo, but the now two-time Olympian has certainly kept busy si...

Episode 575 - Christian Klaue Interview

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For a podcast that has been talking about the Olympics for close to a decade, we haven't had much of a chance to find out what it's like at the very t...

Episode 574 - Riley Fitzsimmons Interview

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For someone still under 30, Riley Fitzsimmons has already achieved plenty in sprint kayaking. A triple Olympian, he’s risen rapidly through the rank...

Episode 573 - Brianna Throssell Interview

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubting that swimming is the biggest Olympic sport in Australia, and one of its brightest stars over the last three Olympics has been Bri...

Episode 572 - Athens 1906 Intercalated Games Review

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a few months since we brought you a classic Games review episode, and what a way to come back! In this episode, we go over the history of th...

Episode 571 - Heming Hu Interview

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We always love covering a sport we’ve never explored on the show before, and today is one of those days. For the very first time, we dive into table...

Episode 570 - Natalie Van Coevorden Post-Paris Interview

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re pumped to welcome back the incredible Aussie triathlete Natalie Van Coevorden to the show! Natalie joins us to reflect on her Paris 2024 Olymp...

Episode 569 - Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Days 8-9, Closing Ceremony & Games Review

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well it's come to that time where we have to say farewell to all things Milano Cortina 2026, as the Paralympics have come to a close and brought an en...

Episode 568 - Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Opening Ceremony & Days 1-7 Review

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Milano Cortina Paralympics are in full swing, and we’re breaking down our thoughts on the opening week, from the Opening Ceremony to all the res...

Episode 567 - Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Preview

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve managed to take a brief breath after the 2026 Olympics, but now it’s time to shift our focus to the Paralympics, and today the OG gang is ba...

Episode 566 - On The Ground At Milano Cortina 2026

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a huge couple of weeks in Milano Cortina and we’re back with a massive episode packed with behind-the-scenes insights from Ben & Pat...

Episode 565 - Milano Cortina 2026 Wrap Episode

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

THE GAMES ARE OVER. SAD! But it does mean we’re back to celebrate them properly, wrapping up all the highlights, favourite moments and everything el...

Episode 564 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 16 Review & Closing Ceremony Review

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a massive final day of Milano Cortina 2026, with the Closing Ceremony capping off an epic day of medals and we’re here to wrap it all up in s...

Episode 563 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 15 Review

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a record-breaking day at the Milano Cortina Olympics, featuring a history-making moment from Johannes Klaebo, alongside more medals for Canada,...

Episode 562 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 14 Review

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive day of Milano Cortina is behind us and another massive episode is ahead as Colin returns to celebrate Canada’s hockey escape (and Be...

Episode 561 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 13 Review

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive day at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics is in the books, which means another huge episode for you to dive into, as we welcome special ...

Episode 560 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 12 Review

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a day where every Canadian breathes a sigh of relief as Mitch Marner saves the day in the men’s ice hockey to send the country into the semi-...

Episode 559 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 11 Review

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We love a day with a Canadian gold medal, particularly when it’s a TEAM OTP GOLD MEDAL, and today is one of those days as we celebrate that and more...

Episode 558 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 10 Review

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another golden day for Canada as the dam wall continues to burst open, as we go over all the big news and results from an exciting Day Ten of t...

Episode 557 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 9 Review

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

THE DROUGHT IS OVER! Canada are finally on the board with a gold medal and what better way to do it than through the icon and GOAT, Mikael Kingsbury? ...

Episode 556 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 8 Review

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A history-making day for Australia on a massive Valentine’s Day at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, and we unpack it all in one huge episode! We di...

Episode 555 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 7 Review

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a golden day for Australia and a golden day for Team OTP as we celebrate an epic Day Seven of competition in Milano Cortina! We bring you all t...

Episode 554 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 6 Review

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An absolutely massive day six of Olympic action at Milano Cortina as we celebrate gold for Australia, silver and bronze for Canada, and so many big mo...

Episode 553 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 5 Review

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it wasn’t quite the Day 5 Australia was hoping for at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, but there’s still plenty to unpack and digest as we ...

Episode 552 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 4 Review

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day four of Milano Cortina 2026 is in the books as we celebrate another Canadian medal while commiserating over a record-breaking Canadian hockey loss...

Episode 551 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 3 Review

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another epic day of Olympic action is behind us as we recap all things Day 3 from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics! Colin and Ben break down another m...

Episode 550 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 2 Review

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A massive Day 2 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics is done and it was so big we needed four nationalities to break it all down! Ben, Colin, Patrick a...

Episode 549 - Milano Cortina 2026 Day 1 Review

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first day of competition is done and it’s a medal-winning one for Canada and Team OTP! We’re back to unpack it all with insight straight from ...

Episode 548 - Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony Review

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE! After all the anticipation, the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games are officially underway, kicking off with an epic Opening Cer...

Episode 547 - Milano Cortina 2026 Preview Episode

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE! Yes, that’s right — your favourite time every two years is finally upon us as we get ready to embrace the cold and snow and...

Episode 546 - Athletes To Watch At Milano Cortina 2026

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Milano Cortina Olympics are just days away (hell, even hours away if you want to be technical) so what better way to get you in the mood before we...

Episode 545 - Dale Begg-Smith 20th Anniversary Special

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years ago, on a cold night in Turin, Dale Begg-Smith became the first Australian to win Olympic gold in skiing — a moment that forever change...

Episode 544 - Alisa Camplin Interview

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Only six people in the history of the Winter Olympics have won gold for Australia, and one of them is Alisa Camplin. The 2002 Olympic champion in aeri...

Episode 543 - OTP Newscast 31

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe we’re at our FINAL Newscast before the Milano Cortina Olympics?! We can’t either. With the Opening Ceremony just around the corner...

Episode 542 - Noah Grove Interview

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An amazing conversation coming down your speakers today as we’re joined by two-time Paralympic gold medallist and U.S. sled hockey star Noah Grove! ...

Episode 541 - Deedra Irwin Interview

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As we close in on the Milano Cortina Olympics, we bring you another epic interview as we chat with history-making American biathlete Deedra Irwin, who...

Episode 540 - Benjamin Steffan & Jennifer Janse van Rensburg Interview

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A real treat coming down your speakers today as we welcome our first-ever German athletes to the show in the outstanding ice dance duo Benjamin Steffa...

Episode 539 - Steve Desovich Interview

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of iconic coaches in freestyle skiing, one name stands above the rest: Steve Desovich. The American enjoyed a successful moguls career ...

Episode 538 - Corinne Stoddard Interview

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An exciting chat coming down your speakers today as we speak with one of the world’s leading short-track speed skaters, Corinne Stoddard, about her ...

Episode 537 - Ale Loutitt 2026 Interview

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ale Loutitt needs no introduction on this show, with the Canadian ski jumping superstar becoming one of our favourite guests through her many appearan...

Episode 536 - OTP Newscast 30

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our penultimate Newscast ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics is here, as Ben is joined by Patrick to unpack another huge week of Olympic news and to ...

Episode 535 - Matt Graham Interview

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the 102-year history of the Winter Olympics, only 16 Australians have won an Olympic medal — and Matt Graham is one of them. At PyeongChang 2018,...

Episode 534 - Duff Gibson Interview

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On a winter February day in Italy in 2006, Duff Gibson made history — becoming the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal in skeleton, and the ...

Episode 533 - Darcie Morton Interview

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Biathlon isn’t exactly the most talked-about sport in Australia, but for Darcie Morton it’s not just a career path — it’s a passion. From her ...

Episode 532 - Peter Judge Interview

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An incredible interview drops today as we speak with a true icon of freestyle skiing, Peter Judge. A Canadian trailblazer in the sport, Judge not only...

Epiosde 531 - Chris Fogt & Azaria Hill Interview

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

USA bobsleigh has a rich legacy of success, and an exciting new wave of athletes ready to carry it forward. Today, we bring you a blend of both past a...

Episode 530 - Matt Smith Interview

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa isn’t a nation you’d expect to produce many Winter Olympians—especially athletes with no background in winter sports. But Matt Smit...

Episode 529 - OTP Newscast 29

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the Milano Cortina Olympics fast approaching, we’re back with all the latest news as the countdown continues! Ben is joined by Raphael to break...

Episode 528 - Chris Lillis Interview

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Chris Lillis made history, winning gold in the debut of the Mixed Team Aerials event in Freestyle Skiing. It was ...

Episode 527 - Hallie Clarke Interview

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2024 and 2025, Canadian Skeleton racer Hallie Clarke made history by becoming the first-ever Skeleton athlete to win both the Junior and World Cham...

Episode 526 - OTP Newscast 28

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the week once again for your Olympic NEWSCAST, as we welcome back everyone’s favourite British expert, Alex, to break down all t...

Episode 525 - Michael Milton Interview

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Milton is Australia’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, winning half of the country’s gold medals in Winter Paralympic history across fiv...

Episode 524 - Alex Bilodeau Interview

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Alex Bilodeau made history as the first Canadian to win Olympic gold on home soil. His breakthrough sparked an avalanc...

Episode 523 - OTP Newscast 27

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new year and a new week, which means another NEWSCAST is hitting your speakers today! Ben is joined by Colin and Jamie for a full-house episo...

Episode 522 - Lisa Carrington Interview

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the debate over New Zealand’s greatest Olympian, one name rises above the rest: Lisa Carrington. The kayak sprint superstar has rew...

Episode 521 - The Best Of 2025

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a year 2025 has been! From some of the most amazing guests we’ve ever had to a run of entertaining and informative episodes, it’s been a bump...

Episode 520 - OTP Newscast 26

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our final Newscast of 2025 is here, and we welcome Connor back to the show to break down all the latest Olympic news and deliver our newest Olympic sp...

Episode 519 - Mikko Ronkainen Interview

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know our show’s obsession with a certain 2006 Olympic moguls champion, but what about the other medallists from Torino? Today we chat with silve...

Episode 518 - Rosie Fordham Interview

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, Rosie Fordham made history as the first Australian to medal at an international cross-country skiing event, claiming silver at the ...

Episode 517 - OTP Newscast 25

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another Newscast, as we welcome Alex back to the show to run through all the latest Olympic news and bring you our newest sport preview ...

Episode 516 - Olympic Hospitality Special

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special episode drops today as we explore the world of Olympic hospitality ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Joining us is Paul Caine, Presi...

Episode 515 - Aaron Robson Interview

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics draw closer, we’re back in the world of ski mountaineering — this time with our first-ever Canadian SkiMo at...

Episode 514 - OTP Newscast 24

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Newscast time once again as we welcome the incredible Raphael back to break down the latest Olympic headlines and bring you our newest Olympic ...

Episode 513 - Brian Pinelli Interview

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

American journalist Brian Pinelli is one of the leading voices covering the Olympics, having reported on ten different Games throughout his extraordin...

Episode 512 - Innika De Rosa Interview

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Innika De Rosa’s journey into ski mountaineering is one of the most unique you’ll ever hear. Unlike many athletes, the Australian didn’t grow up...

Episode 511 - OTP Newscast 23

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time again to dive into the latest Olympics news with our Newscast, as Patrick joins Ben to get you fully up to date! We break down the dr...

Episode 510 - Brian Lichi Interview

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ski mountaineering is a sport we’re still discovering, and one of the best guides on this journey is Aussie SkiMo athlete Brian Lichi. Brian has car...

Episode 509 - Cameron Smith Interview

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Smith is one of the leading faces of American ski mountaineering and is on the verge of making history as part of the sport’s Olympic debut ...

Episode 508 - OTP Newscast 22

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 We’re speeding closer and closer to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, so much so that we’re bringing you a Newscast EVERY WEEK between now and t...

Episode 507 - Alex Ferlazzo Pre-Milano Cortina Interview

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aussie luger Alex Ferlazzo is a true icon of winter sports down under, the first Australian to compete in three Olympic Games in luge, most recently a...

Episode 506 - Phil Bellingham Interview

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a huge achievement to be an Olympian in one sport, let alone a three-time Olympian. But what about aiming for a fourth Olympics in the same spo...

Episode 505 - OTP Newscast 21

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the latest Off The Podium Newscast! Colin and Ben dive into the biggest Olympic news, from recent uniform drops for Team Canada, Team Au...

Episode 504 - Doug Levy Interview

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We love bringing you content from amazing authors telling incredible stories, and today is no exception. We sit down with American author Doug Levy to...

Episode 503 - Brianna Salinaro Interview

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna Salinaro has had an extraordinary journey across two very different sports. The American represented her country in taekwondo at the 2020 Para...

Episode 502 - Torino 2006 Opening Ceremony Review

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re into another classic OPENING CEREMONY REVIEW as we track back to 2006 and the last time Italy hosted an Olympics, giving us a taste of what we...

Episode 501 - Lara Hamilton Interview

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lara Hamilton is Australia’s number one ski mountaineer and could make history at Milano Cortina next year as the nation’s first-ever Olympian in ...

Episode 500 - 100 Days To Go Till Milano Cortina 2026

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks 100 days to go until the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and what better way to celebrate than by being joined by our two favourite Olympi...

Episode 499 - Ben Tudhope Interview

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A massive chat coming your way today as we sit down with one of the faces of the Australian Paralympic team, Ben Tudhope, to talk about his extraordin...

Episode 498 - OTP Newscast 20

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get into the Newscast zone again as we welcome the amazing Alex Loveless to discuss all the latest Olympic news and preview another epic sport ahead o...

Episode 497 - Anna Trnka Interview

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special episode today as we chat with Australian cross-country skier and ski mountaineer Anna Trnka, who has had an extraordinary journey across bot...

Episode 496 - Reilly Flanagan Interview

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to return to the slopes in today’s episode, as we dive into one of Australia’s most thrilling winter disciplines: aerial skiing. We’...

Episode 495 - St. Louis 1904 Games Review

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Games review episode as we travel all the way back to the 1904 St. Louis Olympics! If you thought the Paris 1900 Games were wi...

Episode 494 - Arthur Whitehead Interview

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ski mountaineering is set to get everyone excited during the Milano Cortina Olympics next year, and one athlete hoping to be among the 18 making histo...

Episode 493 - Tom King Interview

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to celebrate 25 years since the unforgettable Sydney 2000 Olympics, we’re thrilled to welcome another gold medallist from those incre...

Episode 492 - OTP Newscast 19

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the month again to get into all the latest Olympic news with our newest Newscast, as Connor joins Ben to go over everything that h...

Episode 491 - Natalie Cook Interview

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue celebrating 25 years since the Sydney 2000 Olympics, we’re honoured to chat with the incredible Natalie Cook about her memories from ...

Episode 490 - Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony Review

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this day, 25 years ago, the Opening Ceremony for the Sydney 2000 Olympics took place. What better way to celebrate than with our latest OPENING CER...

Episode 489 - Sydney 2000 25th Anniversary Special

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re just days away from the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, an event forever etched as one of the most unforgettable moments in mode...

Episode 488 - Paris 1900 Games Review

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You loved our debut GAMES REVIEW episode last month, and we’re excited to be back with our latest edition diving into the wild world of the Paris 19...

Episode 487 - Charlotte Wilson Interview

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is no stranger to producing champion moguls skiers, and in Charlotte Wilson, we might just have found the next superstar. Fresh off her debu...

Episode 486 - Cameron Scott Interview

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time on the show, we’re chatting with an Aussie male bobsledder, and what a story he has to tell! Cameron Scott joins us to share his ...

Episode 485 - OTP Newscast 18

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with all the latest Olympic news in our newest NEWSCAST, featuring the amazing Jamie Lyko! This month, we dive into the biggest sporting ...

Episode 484 - David Bures Interview

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back, sliding into another epic interview as we return to the world of bobsleigh, this time with our very first guest from the Czech Republic,...

Episode 483 - Maximilien Drion Interview

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the sport the entire winter world is buzzing about ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and yet, it’s one we’ve never featured on the ...

Episode 482 - Atlanta 1996 Opening Ceremony Review

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another classic OPENING CEREMONY REVIEW, and this week we’re heading back to the last time the USA hosted a Summer Olympics, the 199...

Episode 481 - Jenny Lyons Comeback Interview

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we last spoke with triple Olympian Jenny Lyons, she was happily retired and embracing life beyond skiing. At the time, we playfully floated the i...

Episode 480 - Leigh Diffey Interview

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the voices of American Olympic coverage, Leigh Diffey is one of the true standouts. The Aussie broadcaster worked his way up from cal...

Episode 479 - OTP Newscast 17

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another epic Newscast as we bring you up to speed with everything Olympic-related and continue our preview series of all the sports in...

Episode 478 - Ryan Medrano Interview

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive interview coming through your speakers today as we chat with US Paralympic track and field superstar Ryan Medrano about his incredible...

Episode 477 - Anna Meares Interview

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to look up the words 'Olympic legend' in the dictionary, chances are you would find a photo of Australian cyclist Anna Meares. The four-ti...