Ben Waterworth, Colin Hilding & Jarrod Loobeek
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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Athlete interviews and lively newscasts connect Winter Games results with the difficult paths that bring competitors to the start line.
Off The Podium keeps the Olympic calendar moving through two complementary modes: news discussions ahead of Milano Cortina and interviews that give athletes room to explain the work behind qualification, competition and return.
From a South African ski dream to Maple Leafs jersey jabs, your Olympic curiosity has company.
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A comeback piece that keeps Milton's longevity, medal-light perspective, and stubborn momentum in view.
The episode gets Michael Milton right as one of Australia's top athletes and its most decorated winter Paralympians. It keeps the core arc intact: five Winter Games from 1988 to 2006, the 2008 Summer Paralympics cycling start, and the 2025 return at 52.
A close-up on gold-medal pressure, told by the skier who lived it.
Alex Bilodeau's episode stays focused on the two Olympic runs that still define him. He walks through Vancouver with a clear sense of the details that mattered: the speed, the small mistake, and the fact that it was still enough for the judges.
A South African cross country skier turns a three-year climb into an unlikely Olympic qualifying story.
Matt Smith's path to Milano Cortina is the sort of Olympic story that feels improbable until it is right in front of you: a South African who took up cross country skiing three years ago and still made the Games.
A lively pre-Games update for Olympic obsessives.
The episode feels like a pre-Milano Cortina warmup, with an easy, conversational pace that suits the final stretch before the Games. Ben Waterworth and Alex Loveless move from the countdown to Olympic memory, guest chatter, and loose sports pod banter, and that is usually where…
USA Bobsleigh, Army service, and a podium chase keep this interview moving.
USA Bobsleigh carries the hook, but the episode keeps coming back to the mix of experience and the push toward Milano Cortina. Chris Faux and Azaria Hill talk about what it takes to keep a program moving, with Army service, coaching, and competition all feeding the same drive.
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.
A strong Olympic interview that balances achievement, ambition, and New Zealand sporting context.
The episode gives Lisa Carrington room to talk through the obvious headline and then keep going: eight Olympic golds, one bronze, and the problem of staying hungry after more than a decade at the top. It lands best when it sits with that tension.
A clear look at how freestyle skiing fought its way into the Olympics.
This episode gives Peter Judge room to trace freestyle skiing from its hot-dog beginnings to its push for Olympic legitimacy without sanding off the friction along the way.
Women's hoops, right when it matters.
Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Host Ben Waterworth interviews Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, about her kayaking career, including her eight gold medals, the pressure of success, and her plans for LA 2028.
This episode features an interview with American biathlete Deedra Irwin, discussing her historic performance at Beijing 2022, her journey to the Olympics, and previewing the upcoming Milano Cortina Games.
This episode reviews the final days and closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics while humorously addressing listener expectations about the podcast's future.
This episode features an interview with former Olympic mogul skier and coach Steve Desovich, focusing on his coaching career and pivotal role in Dale Begg Smith's 2006 Olympic gold medal win.
This episode reviews the opening ceremony and first week of events at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina.
This episode features an interview with Canadian ski jumping star Ale Loutitt, discussing her recent ACL injury, recovery journey, and determination to win Canada's first Olympic gold medal in the sport.
This episode discusses Olympic news and upcoming Winter Games while incorporating lighthearted banter about Australia Day and tennis experiences.
This episode is a compilation of on-the-ground clips and interviews from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, offering insights and behind-the-scenes moments from the 16 days of competition.
This episode is a relaxed wrap-up discussion of the Milano Cortina Olympics, covering reactions from Australia and Canada, Athlete of the Games, and general reflections on the event's conclusion.
This episode reviews Day 16 and the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, featuring hosts Ben and guest Alex Loveless discussing the final competitions and unique ceremony.
This episode explores why Dale Begg-Smith, Australia's most successful Winter Olympian with gold and silver medals in moguls skiing, remains a mysterious and often overlooked figure 20 years after his historic achievement.
This episode features an interview with Paralympic sled hockey champion Noah Grove, discussing his journey from childhood cancer survivor to back-to-back gold medalist and his outlook on the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympics.
This episode features an interview with German ice dance team Benjamin Steffen and Jennifer Janse van Rensburg, discussing their Olympic journey, partnership formation, and the intricacies of their sport ahead of the Milano-Cortina Games.
This episode reviews Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, focusing on Germany and Australia's successes, Canada's silver medals, and overall medal standings.
This episode reviews Day 9 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting Matt Graham's second Olympic medal for Australia and Mikhail Kingsbury's gold medal that boosted Canada on the medal table.
This episode provides a day 10 recap of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on Canada's medal wins and featuring humorous banter between the hosts.
This episode reviews day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, covering medal results, the debut of a new sport, and features an interview with an experienced Olympics broadcaster.
This episode recaps day 14 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, focusing on Canada's success in ice hockey and other events.
This episode features an interview with Australian Olympic moguls skier Matt Graham, discussing his silver medal win at Pyeongchang 2018, his career influences, and his preparation for future Olympic Games.
This episode features an interview with biathlete Darcy Morton, discussing her journey in the sport, family legacy, and aspirations for the 2026 Olympics.
This episode features an interview with Duff Gibson, the first Canadian to win Olympic gold in skeleton and the oldest individual winter Olympic gold medalist, discussing his unlikely journey to victory at the 2006 Torino Olympics.
This 'best of 2025' episode compiles highlights from interviews with Paralympians and Olympians, featuring insights on the evolution of the Paralympic movement, post-competition emotions, and humorous takes on Olympic mascots.
Peter Judge, CEO of Freestyle Canada and a freestyle skiing pioneer, discusses the sport's evolution, Olympic qualification chaos, and behind-the-scenes stories, including insights on Dale Begg Smith and innovations that shaped skiing culture.
This episode previews the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, featuring host excitement and guest Jared Lubick.
Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier Chris Lillis discusses his journey from training in pools to winning gold in Beijing's mixed team aerials, his near-miss in the individual event, and his team's confident approach to defending their title at Milano Cortina.
Host Ben and guest Alex Loveless discuss upcoming Winter Olympics news, including concerns over the Milano Cortina ice hockey venue, the Brisbane 2032 stadium design, a bizarre ski jumping scandal involving penis injections, and an in-depth look at curling history and teams.
The hosts discuss preparations for the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics, focusing on the unfinished ice hockey arena and its potential impact on the games.
Matt Smith, a South African cross-country skier, shares his improbable journey from picking up skiing three years ago to qualifying for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The hosts preview ice hockey for the 2026 Winter Olympics, discussing the stacked NHL rosters for Team Canada and Team USA, the intense USA-Canada women's hockey rivalry, and political issues affecting Russian and Israeli athletes.
Host Ben Waterworth interviews US bobsledders Chris Fogt, a triple Olympian and coach, and Azaria Hill, a rising brakeman.
Alex Bilodeau, the first Canadian to win Olympic gold on home soil, reflects on his historic victories in Vancouver and Sochi, his rivalry with Dale Begg-Smith and Mikaël Kingsbury, and the personal lessons from his early Olympic disappointment in Turin.
Paralympic legend Michael Milton discusses his extraordinary comeback to skiing at age 52, aiming for the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
This episode is a final newscast previewing the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics, featuring discussions on Olympic excitement, sports like bobsledding, and promotional tie-ins with celebrities like Flavor Flav.
This episode features an interview with Hallie Clarke, a Canadian skeleton athlete who made history by winning both junior and senior world championships in the same year, discussing her journey in the sport.
This episode is a humorous and informal day 2 recap of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, featuring banter among hosts and discussions about events and athletes.
This episode features an interview with triathlete Natalie Van Coevorden discussing her journey to the Paris Olympics, overcoming setbacks, and her recent career pivot to a new triathlon discipline.
This episode previews the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, featuring hosts discussing their excitement and plans to cover the event, including para-ice hockey.
This episode recaps Day 3 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, focusing on Canada winning a bronze medal in women's slopestyle freestyle skiing and New Zealand and Australia's medal achievements.
This episode recaps day four of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, discussing medal wins for New Zealand and Canada, a hockey game, and features guest Colleen Haskell from Survivor Borneo.
This episode reviews day 12 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, focusing on Canada's dramatic hockey win over Czechia that advanced them to the semifinals.
This episode is a day 11 recap of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, discussing medal standings, Team OTP's performance, and Canada's achievements.
This episode reviews Day 8 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on Australia's historic gold medal achievements and a humorous debate about medal table rankings.
This episode recaps day 15 of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, highlighting Johannes Clabo's sixth gold medal win and other key events like curling and bobsled competitions.
This episode recaps Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on Australia's historic consecutive gold medals and featuring interviews with athletes like Alex Loveless.
This episode features an interview with short track speed skater Corinne Stoddard, discussing her transition from inline skating, Olympic experiences, and Team USA's quest for a medal ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
This episode recaps day five of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, focusing on Australia's disappointing performance in women's moguls and other events.
This episode reviews the first day of competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, celebrating Canada's medal win and featuring hosts and guests discussing the events.
This interview with Australian Winter Olympic gold medalist Alisa Camplin discusses her career highlights, her role as chef de mission for the Australian team at Milano Cortina, and why Australians should be excited about the upcoming Olympics.
This episode previews the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by featuring clips from past guests who are now competing as part of Team OTP.
The hosts review the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony live from Italy, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and initial impressions.
Interview with Australian Olympic kayaker Raleigh Fitzsimmons about his journey from heartbreak to winning silver in Paris.
Interview with Australian Olympic swimmer Brianna Throssell about her career, pressure, and memorable races.
The hosts discuss the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, blending humor and Olympic history.
An interview with two-time Australian Olympian Heminghoo about his table tennis career, Olympic experiences, and mental challenges.
The hosts preview the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics, discuss Olympic news, and interview an Olympic expert.
Interview with Finnish freestyle skier Mikko Ronkanen about his Olympic silver medal and career.
Interview with Olympic swimming legend Rowdy Gaines about his career, the 1980 boycott, and his love for swimming.
Interview with Australian snowboarder Josie Baff about her rapid rise in snowboard cross and her prospects for the 2026 Olympics.
Host Ben Waterworth interviews Australian Olympic diver Ludi Wiggins about her groundbreaking Sydney 2000 medal and her four-Olympic career.
Host Ben Waterworth interviews Australian curlers Dean Hewitt and Tarly Gill about their journey to qualify for the 2026 Olympics and the growth of curling in Australia.