Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast

A special treat for you on the show today as we speak with one of Australia's favourite broadcasters Emma Freedman about her amazing career and her time involved in broadcasting the Olympics! We find out the unique story behind how Emma got called up to be involved in Channel Seven's Olympic coverage for Tokyo and just how she loved every single second of working on them. We also find out just why she watched the Olympics differently as a kid and which star of the Sydney 2000 Olympics she idolised and wanted to be like. Added to this we find out which Olympic superstar she got to spend an hour with, just how amazing it was to work with Matt Shirvington during Beijing and teaching us some more amazing stories about the legend that is Bruce McAvaney. It's an incredible chat you won't want to miss!

Show Notes

A special treat for you on the show today as we speak with one of Australia's favourite broadcasters Emma Freedman about her amazing career and her time involved in broadcasting the Olympics! We find out the unique story behind how Emma got called up to be involved in Channel Seven's Olympic coverage for Tokyo and just how she loved every single second of working on them. We also find out just why she watched the Olympics differently as a kid and which star of the Sydney 2000 Olympics she idolised and wanted to be like. Added to this we find out which Olympic superstar she got to spend an hour with, just how amazing it was to work with Matt Shirvington during Beijing and teaching us some more amazing stories about the legend that is Bruce McAvaney. It's an incredible chat you won't want to miss!

What is Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast?

Three men who dream of Olympic glory and have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese sit down (or stand up) and discuss the Olympics, bringing you daily updates, segments and attempted humour that would make even the most passionate Olympics fan in the world crack a wry smile. Well, at least we hope. If it doesn't then we'll gladly give you your money back.