On the Podium Podcast
The stories behind the medals. Paralympian Scout Bassett, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Episodes to download
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Carrie Steinseifer-Bates: Swimming was her escape
Sun 8 Oct 2023
From an alcoholic home to three gold medals aged 16
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Jared Tallent: Fighting the drug cheat
Sun 1 Oct 2023
A track and field gold medallist who campaigned for years to get what was rightfully his
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Kaleigh Gilchrist: In the name of Kobe
Wed 6 Sep 2023
The Olympic water polo medallist inspired by her friendship with the basketball star
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Nikita Ducarroz: The power of sport
Wed 30 Aug 2023
“It saved my life.” Fighting anxiety through BMX competition
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Denny Morrison: Coming back from tragedy
Wed 2 Aug 2023
A gold medal-winning speed skater’s near-death experience
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Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist
Wed 19 Jul 2023
How a runner claimed Olympic bronze against the odds in only her third ever marathon
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Markus Rogan: Life after medals
Wed 24 Aug 2022
When a champion swimmer stopped competing, his world unravelled
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Jaleen Roberts: Medals and wellbeing
Wed 17 Aug 2022
A champion on and off the track. The Paralympic star sharing her mental health journey
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Salum Kashafali: The fastest Paralympian on Earth
Wed 3 Aug 2022
From a child fleeing conflict to gold in Tokyo
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Anna Kiesenhofer: Alone against the odds
Wed 27 Jul 2022
The non-pro cyclist who beat the best - without a single teammate
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Neeraj Chopra: Inspiring India
Wed 20 Jul 2022
"This is my dream." A javelin throw that made Olympic history
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Raven Saunders: Making a statement on the podium
Wed 13 Jul 2022
Why a shot-putter used an Olympic ceremony to send a message
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Dr Jana Pittman: Sprinting, sliding and saving lives
Wed 6 Jul 2022
The hurdler who made a comeback on the ice - while training to become a doctor
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Anastasia Pagonis: Gold medal influencer
Wed 29 Jun 2022
The blind swimmer breaking records and stereotypes
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Gianmarco Tamberi: Sharing the gold
Wed 22 Jun 2022
A golden moment. Why a high jumper put friendship above personal glory
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Introducing On the Podium season 2
Sun 5 Jun 2022
What makes a medal winner? On the Podium returns Monday 18 June 2022
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Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh
Wed 28 Jul 2021
What's it like winning Olympic gold alongside your spouse?
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Coming soon: The On the Podium podcast
Mon 12 Jul 2021
The stories behind the medals. All episodes available Monday 19 July
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Brighton Zeuner
Wed 7 Jul 2021
How does a 16-year-old cope with the pressures of being an elite athlete?
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Sizwe Ndlovu
Wed 30 Jun 2021
How a rower's victory became a symbol of hope in post-apartheid South Africa
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Shaunae Miller-Uibo
Wed 23 Jun 2021
A champion sprinter recalls one of the most memorable finishes in Olympic history
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Oksana Masters
Wed 16 Jun 2021
How sport helped a multi-talented Paralympian come to terms with her traumatic past