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 rewritten the record books with eight Olympic gold medals and one bronze, showcasing unmatched skill, power, and longevity on the world stage. In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with the Kiwi icon herself to dive into her incredible journey — from her breakthrough at her very first Games in London, to the life-changing highs of Paris, and now her sights firmly set on a fifth Olympic appearance in Los Angeles 2028. Lisa shares how her training is evolving, where she actually keeps all those medals, and why she and Usain Bolt are basically the same person. We also chat about the perks of having a street named after you, being made a Dame, and, of course, the very special “Colin” in her life (spoiler: he might just be cuter than ours). It’s an inspiring, funny, and unmissable conversation with one of the greatest athletes of all time.

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 bumper year of content for Off The Podium. To celebrate an incredible 2025, we’re closing out the year with our latest BEST OF episode — a full-year rewind featuring a snippet from every new episode that came through your speakers over the past 12 months! It’s your chance to go down memory lane and relive some truly standout moments from another award-winning year for the show! So get ready to close out 2025 in style as we bring you the BEST OF Off The Podium 2025!

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 sports preview ahead of Milano Cortina. We discuss whether the lack of snow in Italy could become an issue less than two months out from the Games, and share our thoughts on the idea of rotating Winter Olympic hosts between permanent zones in the future. We also dive into new laws in Australia that could impact an Olympic sport, reveal which Hollywood star carried the torch this week (and why he’s something of a veteran when it comes to carrying it) and round things out with our latest Milano Cortina sport preview, taking a deep dive into the epic world of ski jumping! It’s an action-packed episode you won’t want to miss!

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 silver medallist Mikko Ronkainen about THAT final, his incredible career, and of course, Dale Begg-Smith. Mikko takes us through how he first got into the sport, what freestyle skiing was like in Finland in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and how his international career actually began in Australia. He reflects on his three Olympic appearances, including how he turned the heartbreak of Salt Lake City into success in Torino, and shares the story of celebrating his medal that night with Dale. It’s a fascinating, funny, and unmissable chat with one of moguls skiing’s greats.

Earlier this year, Rosie Fordham made history as the first Australian to medal at an international cross-country skiing event, claiming silver at the Under-23 Nordic Junior World Championships in Italy. At just 23, she’s firmly on the map as one of the sport’s rising stars. But how did her journey begin? Why did she choose a sport that gets so little attention in Australia? And what has driven her to reach such heights? In this epic chat with Rosie, we dive into her story, her challenges, and why the Milano Cortina Olympics could be the next big step in her remarkable rise. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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 ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics. We dive into the announcement of a major name performer for the opening ceremony and debate how their music could actually work across certain winter sports. We also chat medal designs, team uniforms and British short-track speed skating, which is always a fun discussion! Add to that a deep dive into curling with Dean and Tahli after their wild week in Canada, plus our latest sport preview as we explore the thrilling world of skeleton and why we may have just found our new favourite Olympic athletes. It’s another fun ride you won’t want to miss!

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, President of On Location, to reveal what goes into creating these premium experiences, from what’s on offer, to how they elevate the way fans watch the Olympics. We dive into the cost, the growing demand, and why this side of the industry is booming. It’s a fascinating chat that gives you a rare insight into a unique way of experiencing sport. Tune in to get informed, entertained, and maybe even inspired to see the Games like never before.

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 athlete, Aaron Robson! Battling the USA for Olympic qualification, Aaron is pushing hard to secure Canada a spot on the world stage. From adventures in the Rockies to representing Team Canada in track, mountain running, and now SkiMo, his journey is anything but typical. In this episode, he shares how he discovered the sport, why he’s committed to growing SkiMo at home while chasing an Olympic dream, and the most unique fundraising scheme you’ll ever hear. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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 sport preview ahead of Milano Cortina! We dive into the drama surrounding the ice hockey venue in Milan and explore the biggest threat yet to NHL players appearing at next year’s Games. We also look at major new funding headed Australia’s way for its Olympians, along with fresh developments for the 2030 French Alps Olympics. Plus, we step into the world of biathlon for our latest sport preview, unpacking what makes this unique discipline so compelling ahead of 2026. Get your speakers ready, this is one hell of an episode!

American journalist Brian Pinelli is one of the leading voices covering the Olympics, having reported on ten different Games throughout his extraordinary career. Currently on the ground in Cortina ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Brian shares how the preparations are progressing and what to expect from Italy’s second Winter Games this millennium. We also hear more epic stories from his storied career and learn about his experiences covering a forgotten multi-sport event in a future Australian Olympic city. It’s an amazing chat that’s sure to get you pumped for the day ahead!