Tony Hawk on skateboarding's "global phenomenon;" Simone Biles golden again

To become the world’s first Olympic champion in skiing and snowboarding was impressive – but how difficult is it to have two passions? Can you balance two things that you love? Ester Ledecka opens up about her dual passion for skiing and snowboarding. Plus, Olympic gymnast turned actor Danell Leyva reveals why he’s walked away from the sport he loved. And what if your passion isn’t paying the bills? Olympic bronze medallist snowboarder Alex Deibold led a chat with some of his US teammates who have to subsidise their sporting careers with jobs on construction sites.

5 Huhti 201823min

For an Olympian, pushing things to the maximum is normal. But where is the breaking point? We speak to pro-surfer Mick Fanning about when your days of performing at the maximum have passed, sport climber Josh Levin about peaking performance and we put snowboarder Sven Thorgren through his physical paces.

28 Maalis 201822min

It’s a generational gap of gold as all the guests are gold medal winners. We have 15-year-old Russian figure skater, Alina Zagitova, on why she had to give up sweets to be Olympic champion. Michael Johnson gives us his view on the world of athletics. Plus, why is six-time Olympic champion cyclist Chris Hoy preparing for a very chilly expedition?

20 Maalis 201824min

Double Olympic champion figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu spoke to the Olympic Channel podcast in English which was an absolute pleasure. Plus, Hope Solo talks about life away from the football field and freestyle skier David Wise opens up about dealing with disaster – both in, and out, of competition.

14 Maalis 201827min

Olympic Channel is the place where the Games never end and neither does the podcast! These are probably the best interviews we have done here. Both Lindsey and Mikaela were really honest and open and it was an absolute privilege to speak to the athletes from North and South Korea. We'll be taking a short break for a couple of weeks but will be back very soon for even more very, very soon.

2 Maalis 201829min

We are proud to present a special bonus podcast about our first film from the signature Five Rings Films series. We’ve got an interview with Jaroslav Spacek who was on the team. We speak to a journalist who remembers what it was like back in the Czech Republic. Plus, from Indiana Jones, Jason Bourne, Back to the Future to ‘The Nagano Tapes’... we speak to big time Hollywood movie producer Frank Marshall who worked on this project too.

27 Helmi 201813min

The Games may be coming to an end but the Olympic Channel is the place where the Games never end... We say goodbye to Olympic Channel volunteer Haeji Kim. Plus, we get some sage advice from the most decorated French Olympian of all-time - biathlete Martin Fourcade.

25 Helmi 201815min

Norway are having an incredible Winter Olympic Games here in PyeongChang. So we ask two gold medallists and the chef de mission – what is their secret? Plus, in episode 15, we get to speak to the man with the best moustache at the Olympic Games – ski jumper Robert Johansson...

24 Helmi 201815min