Ep 5: While preparations for Tokyo 2020 appear to be on track it was a very different story three years ago. The 2016 Games in Rio were put in serious risk after construction delays forced organisers to work around the clock. Journalist at the Rio Times Scott Salmon looks at the fallout from those Games and all the promises that failed to materialize.

Last month Catriona Bisset set a new Australian record in the 800 metres, beating a record that's stood for 43 years. She opens up about her incredible journey and the tough times she's faced.   

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EP 4: Sally Pearson is one of Australia's most decorated track and field athletes in a career that has spanned 16 years. The 100 metre hurdle specialist surprised the athletic world when she announced her immediate retirement from the sport due to injury. She joins us to reflect on a stellar career. 

Known as 'murderball', wheelchair rugby is among the toughest and most brutal sports at Tokyo's Paralympic Games. Gold medalist from Rio and London, Chris Bond chatted to us about his love for the game and how he's preparing for next year. 

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EP 3: Negative headlines dominated the second half of the World Aquatic Championships in Gwangju despite the Aussies performing strongly. We discuss the fallout with Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll.

Legendary sports broadcaster and veteran of five Olympic Games Tim Lane began his journey at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. We discuss his favourite moments from those Games and how his call of Cathy Freeman’s iconic 400 metre sprint made it onto a Qantas jet.   

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EP 2: With Tokyo 2020 officially just under a year away we chat to two of Australia’s most successful Olympic champions Sally Pearson and Dawn Fraser. Pearson reveals her heartbreak from last year, expectations as a favourite and why her family might miss out on seeing her compete.

Australian champion Dawn Fraser won four gold medals across three Olympics in the pool including one at the 1964 games in Tokyo.  We reminisce on her controversial moment from those games and what she thinks about a potential bid by Brisbane for 2032.

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EP 1: The countdown is on! There's one year to go until Tokyo 2020 and Australia's preparations have well and truly begun. Ian Chesterman has been appointed Chef de Mission and he joins us in the studio to bring us the latest from the Aussie delegation.

AFP Tokyo Correspondent Alastair Himmer will update us on the controversy surrounding Chinese gold medallist Sun Yang as well as previewing the major events and swimmers to look out for at the World Swimming Championships in South Korea.

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