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Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast

Ben Waterworth, Colin Hilding & Jarrod Loobeek

Three men who dreamt of Olympic glory but have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese, bring you weekly Olympian interviews from every corner of the planet, as well as entertaining and insightful analysis from all things related to the Olympic Games.

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Episode 505 - OTP Newscast 21

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/11/16

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 Australia, and Team Milano Cortina, to scheduling updates for LA and emerging future Olympic bids. Plus, we unpack the puzzling push to turn Australian medallists into New Zealanders. On top of that, we bring you a full Figure Skating preview ahead of Milano Cortina — who to watch, key storylines, and everything you need to know about arguably

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Episode 504 - Doug Levy Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/11/13

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 discuss his remarkable book Hero Redefined, which shares powerful stories from extraordinary Olympic athletes you may not have heard of. We learn about Doug’s writing process, what inspired him to tell these stories, and why he chose the athletes he did. We also discover why Doug was the best person to tell these stories, who he wished he

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Episode 503 - Brianna Salinaro Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Brianna Salinaro has had an extraordinary journey across two very different sports. The American represented her country in taekwondo at the 2020 Paralympics, just five years after making history as the first-ever female para taekwondo athlete to represent the USA at an international competition. After that, she switched to track and field and came close to making the US team for the Paris Paralympics. In this extraordinary chat with Brianna, we explore her incredible journey, what it means

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Episode 502 - Torino 2006 Opening Ceremony Review

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/11/02

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 might see again in Milano Cortina 2026. We take a fine-tooth comb to everything this Torino Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony had to offer — from flaming speed skaters and Pavarotti, to Ferrari F1 cars doing doughnuts and an Italian President who somehow managed a dirty mouth and a cold head. There’s even some Italian BDSM, a very sparky flame

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Episode 501 - Lara Hamilton Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/30

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 the sport. But how does a former Nordic skier — and current champion trail runner — switch dreams and rise to the top of a completely different sport, all while managing a rare condition that sometimes makes it hard just to get out of bed? In this episode, Lara opens up about her remarkable journey, the drive pushing her toward the Olympics, and

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Episode 500 - 100 Days To Go Till Milano Cortina 2026

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/28

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 Olympic podcasters, Jill and Alison from Keep The Flame Alive! We chat all about our excitement levels for the upcoming Games, discover which events and athletes we’re most looking forward to, and even find out that our shows share a surprising love for a few of the same stars. We also dive into the behind-the-scenes logistics of covering the

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Episode 499 - Ben Tudhope Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/23

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 extraordinary career in para snowboarding and his hopes ahead of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Paralympics next year! Ben takes us through his remarkable rise in the sport, from making history as the youngest-ever Winter Paralympian at just 14 years old in 2014, to becoming one of Australia’s most inspiring athletes. We hear how that journey shaped him not

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Episode 498 - OTP Newscast 20

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/19

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 of the 2026 Winter Games! We dive into the shock retirement of Ariarne Titmus and compare it to a similar high-profile exit, share updates from Milano Cortina including a fancy stage and an unfinished venue, explore why Donald Trump is in the Olympic conversation this month, and reveal exciting news on the groundbreaking of a major project

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Episode 497 - Anna Trnka Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/16

A special episode today as we chat with Australian cross-country skier and ski mountaineer Anna Trnka, who has had an extraordinary journey across both sports. Anna opens up about the early drive that took her to the brink of the Olympics in cross-country skiing, and the sudden, dramatic moment when it all came to a halt. She shares how she made the transition into ski mountaineering, and the resilience it took to overcome some major personal struggles on her way to new goals. We also dive

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Episode 496 - Reilly Flanagan Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/09

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’re joined by the country’s top male aerialist, Reilly Flanagan, who takes us through his incredible journey in the sport and his ambitions for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. From discovering aerials as a young Aussie to climbing the ranks on the world stage, Reilly shares what drew him to the sport, the challenges faced by male skiers in a

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Episode 495 - St. Louis 1904 Games Review

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/05

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 wild, strap yourself in — St. Louis is here to claim the crown as the craziest Olympics ever. From another controversial marathon, to one-legged gymnasts you might just recognise from this show, to “Australians” who weren’t quite Australian at the time but have since become Australian and a Canadian team that finally climbed off the bottom of the

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Episode 494 - Arthur Whitehead Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/10/02

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 history as the sport debuts at the Games is American Arthur Whitehead. Arthur has had a rapid rise through the ranks, discovering the sport during college and using his strong running background to help propel his progress as he pushes toward his Olympic debut. In this great chat with Arthur, we learn more about his journey, why people should be

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Episode 493 - Tom King Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/25

As we continue to celebrate 25 years since the unforgettable Sydney 2000 Olympics, we’re thrilled to welcome another gold medallist from those incredible Games, Aussie sailor Tom King. Join us as we dive into his remarkable career and relive memories from those glorious two weeks a quarter of a century ago. We explore why sailing was always the journey he was destined to take and how his Olympic dreams intertwined with that path to reach the very peak of his sport. Tom also shares what it

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Episode 492 - OTP Newscast 19

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/21

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 has happened in the past month of Olympic action! We dive into the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Olympics and explore why a certain singer returning to the place that made her famous is so incredible. We also catch up on Norwegian ski jumpers, LA 2028 tickets, and some fantastic results from our Team OTP members over the

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Episode 491 - Natalie Cook Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/18

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 that golden time and her remarkable Olympic career. She reflects on those unforgettable 16 days in September 2000, shares why it still brings her joy a quarter of a century later, and reveals how a Sydney nunnery played a vital role in her gold medal win. We also hear which international superstar she believes should be part of Brisbane 2032 and

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Episode 490 - Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony Review

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/14

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 CEREMONY REVIEW episode, looking back at that magical September night a quarter of a century ago! We cover all the highlights: horses, Nikki Webster (yes, Nikki Webster!), stomping, Vanessa Amorosi, giant fish, faulty cauldrons, and, did we mention Nikki Webster? Does it still hold up after all these years? Can Colin match Ben and Jarrod’s

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Episode 489 - Sydney 2000 25th Anniversary Special

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/11

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 modern Australian history. Today, we look back on those glorious 16 days with someone who was front and centre, bringing the Games to over 20 million Australians: the incredible Johanna Griggs! Hear Johanna’s memories of that time, what it was like being the face of the Games in living rooms across the country, and whether the magic will be

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Episode 488 - Paris 1900 Games Review

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/07

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 1900 Olympics! What exactly made these Games so crazy? Were they even technically Olympics? Did they feature the most unique and bizarre sports ever seen at the Games? Why did the event stretch on for so long? Did Canada finally decide to show up? Was America still dominating? And how did Australia fare without Edwin Flack? There’s so much to

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Episode 487 - Charlotte Wilson Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Australia is no stranger to producing champion moguls skiers, and in Charlotte Wilson, we might just have found the next superstar. Fresh off her debut World Cup season, Charlotte turned heads with a stunning performance that not only earned her a breakthrough gold at the Olympic test event in Italy but also saw her crowned FIS Rookie of the Year. In this inspiring chat, Charlotte opens up about her journey so far, the secrets behind her remarkable first season, what we can expect from her

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Episode 486 - Cameron Scott Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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 incredible journey into the sport, how he found himself in the world of bobsleigh, and his dream of representing Australia at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. We dive into his unique path to the ice, the current state of men’s bobsleigh in Australia, and what it will take to make it to the Games. Plus, he reveals how he accidentally

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