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 in a day packed with news and drama! We unpack all things short-track speed skating, from the incredible experience of seeing it live to a huge mixed relay result that brought glory to Italy and another medal to Canada. We also dive into Canada’s record loss to the USA in women’s ice hockey, plus unique Norwegian reactions to biathlon bronze, moguls mania for Colin, and more New Zealand medals that Ben is totally, definitely fine about. Get all this and more down your speakers as the Winter Games keep delivering!

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 medal-winning day for Canada, celebrating Megan Oldham’s bronze in the women’s freestyle skiing slopestyle. We also do something very rare on this show and actually praise New Zealand, as (Australian-born, cough cough) Zoi Sadowski-Synnott adds another Olympic medal to her collection. Plus, Colin takes over Ben’s reign as the podcast’s childish king, we ask whether NBC’s commentary tone has changed over the past decade, and we definitely don’t talk about a certain skier we supposedly never mention. It's fun, entertaining and educational! Everything you need from an Olympic podcast!

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 and Alex chat through everything that happened, from the heartbreak of queen Ester missing a three-peat in the women’s parallel slalom (and whether Ben might need the world’s biggest hug) to Lindsay Vonn’s shock exit in the women’s downhill and what it could mean for her legacy. We also explain why we’re celebrating Bulgaria and Norway today, discuss whether Torino deserves to be more involved in these Games, and share why making friends with older drunk Norwegian men can unexpectedly enhance the Olympic experience. It's been another massive day so tune in! 

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 the ground in Milan plus all the news you need to know! We celebrate Valerie Maltais and her epic bronze in the women’s 3000m speed skating, soak up the atmosphere of an unforgettable Italian gold medal, and debate whether the men’s downhill really should open the Games. There’s also ice hockey chat with on-the-ground stories (including why Ben was literally chasing Tina and somehow ended up around Finnish men with large breasts), plus name corrections, more Opening Ceremony reflections, and continued support for a Team OTP member after some brutal luck. Another huge Olympic day with plenty to talk about! Don't miss it!

THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE! After all the anticipation, the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games are officially underway, kicking off with an epic Opening Ceremony. But what did we make of it? What was it like witnessing it in person? And how are we VIBING (sorry not sorry) after seeing K Cov take the stage for the first time? Ben and Patrick break it all down, from the Mariah Carey secrets only the stadium crowd saw, to the surprisingly empty Parade of Nations, our unexpected love of giant paint bottles, and why we’re okay with the San Siro demolition. It’s one hell of an episode from one unforgettable Opening Ceremony you won’t want to miss!

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 preview the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina with our full preview episode! The OG gang are back together as Ben, Jarrod and Colin dive into everything Milano Cortina, including where they think Australia and Canada’s medals will come from, their thoughts on the brand-new events we’re about to see, and bold predictions on everything from medal tables and cauldron lighters to just how obsessed we’ll all be with Tina by the end of the Games. We also get the get-go from Ben direct from the ground in Milan, finding out what’s happening in the Olympic city, what the mood is like, and the biggest talking points right now. Plus, two special guests return to the show — Murray Shaw from Channel Nine and Devin Heroux from CBC — to break down what Australian and Canadian viewers can expect from their Olympic coverage, and the massive efforts behind bringing the Games to life on TV. So strap yourselves in for one EPIC episode as we kick off the Milano Cortina Olympics in true Off The Podium style!

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 bring you daily, on-the-ground coverage from the 2026 Games than with our now-traditional retrospective celebration episode?! Yes, we’re back with our ATHLETES TO WATCH special, celebrating all 44 members of TEAM OTP heading into the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games. You’ll hear a snippet from every guest set to compete, as they share what they’re hoping to achieve, reflect on career highlights, and reveal some incredible stories they’ve told us over the years. It’s a fun, feel-good episode designed to get you fully locked in for the Games and to add 44 amazing human beings to your watch list alongside your own country’s athletes! Lock yourself in, get yourself pumped, and join us as we celebrate our most stacked Winter TEAM OTP ever!

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 changed the landscape of Australian winter sport. Four years later, he added a silver in Vancouver, cementing his place as the country’s most decorated Winter Olympian. Yet, for all his success, Dale remains one of Australia’s most mysterious champions. Quiet, media-shy, and sometimes misunderstood, he has long been a figure shrouded in intrigue. In this episode, we explore the man behind the medals — from his early days in Canada to his meteoric rise in Australia, the highs of Turin and Vancouver, and the hidden influence he’s had on a generation of Australian moguls skiers. We hear from those who knew him best, including Matt Graham, Steve Desovich, and Britt Cox, and revisit the moments that defined his career — the triumph, the controversy, and the moments the cameras never captured. Join us as we peel back the layers on Dale Begg-Smith: the Olympian, the mentor, the enigmatic legend. Twenty years on, his story is still shaping Australian winter sport — and still quietly commanding respect.

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 aerial skiing backed up her gold four years later with a bronze, making history as the first Australian woman to win multiple Winter Olympic medals. Since hanging up the skis after the 2006 Games, Camplin has gone on to forge an impressive career in leadership and is now set to attend her second Olympics as Chef de Mission of the Australian Winter Olympic Team. In this wide-ranging chat, Alisa explains why Australians should be excited about the team heading to Milano Cortina, how she’s planning to get to as many events as possible, and just how difficult the process is when it comes to selecting Australia’s flag bearers, with no shortage of outstanding candidates in the mix. She also reflects on unforgettable moments from her own Olympic journey and shares fascinating stories from her time alongside the iconic Dale Begg-Smith. It’s a brilliant conversation with one of Australia’s great Olympians that you won’t want to miss!

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, Ben and Jamie break down all the biggest stories ahead of the Games. We dive into the final team selections for Australia, Canada and the United States, spotlight athletes who deserve more attention, and give our take on Canada’s flag bearers. We also unpack a controversial US group who are making headlines on their way to Italy and how US Vice President JD Vance is somehow involved in an Olympic issue. There’s also more from the torch relay, including some late additions to carrying the flame, before we wrap things up with one final sport preview, taking a deep dive into bobsleigh, one of the most thrilling events at the Winter Games. It’s a must-listen Newscast as we count down to Milano Cortina!