Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast · Ben Waterworth, Colin Hilding & Jarrod Loobeek

Episode 521 - The Best Of 2025

·4 hr 48 min·5 clips

Grace Brown recalls being forbidden from celebrating her Olympic gold until Chloe Dygert crossed the line.

This episode is a "best of" compilation for 2025, featuring highlights from the year's interviews and discussions on Off The Podium, an award-winning Olympics podcast. Hosts and guests reflect on past Games, current events, and athlete experiences throughout the clips. The compilation includes a clip from Paralympian Chantelle Petitclerc discussing the evolution of the Paralympic movement from her first Games in Barcelona. Ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt humorously explains forgetting essential equipment at a World Cup event. Skeleton racer Jaclyn Narracott describes how a silver medal at the Asian Championships motivated her to continue competing. One guest shares a story about unsuccessfully trying to trade pins with North Korean officials at an event. The hosts analyze the new mascots for Milano Cortina 2026, named Tina and Milo, debating their design and potential merchandise. Paralympian Jeremy Peacock reflects on not feeling an overwhelming "moment" of realizing he was a Paralympian during the Paris Games. Cyclist Grace Brown details her mindset during her gold medal-winning time trial and the awkward wait for confirmation of her victory. Fencer Stacey Hyun-Joo Tyldesley describes the complex emotions of smiling through a painful Olympic loss decided by a single touch. Snowboarder Adam Dickson talks about watching the video of his serious crash and using the recovery time to address other injuries. The tone is conversational and celebratory, blending athlete interviews with the hosts' humorous and analytical commentary. The style is informal and engaging, focusing on personal stories and lighthearted debate. Fans of the podcast and listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes Olympic stories and athlete interviews will love this episode. Those seeking a single, in-depth narrative or new interviews might prefer to skip this clip-based retrospective.

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A brisk year-end reel that keeps Off The Podium's 2025 personality intact.

Off The Podium closes 2025 with a year-end best-of built from one clip per episode, starting with the Chantelle Petticlerk interview and ending with the Mikko Ronkonen episode, with the latest newscast tucked in as well.

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Press play if you want the year in clips, not a glossy best-of speech.

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