The Podium

Sunshine Coast 2032 is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, established in 2022 to maximise the opportunities provided by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Driven by the needs and aspirations of our region, Sunshine Coast 2032 aims to deliver enduring benefits across sectors for the community. We seek to drive economic success, foster positive community sentiment, and enhan...

Join hosts Olympic Champion, Duncan Armstrong OAM and Australian Olympian and World Cup Medalist Frances Collins as they sit down with Paralympic swimmer Brendan Hall, who shares his incredible journey as the flag bearer for the Australian team at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Brendan opens up about his return to competitive swimming and the significance of his S9 classification, shedding light...

Join hosts Olympic Champion, Duncan Armstrong OAM and Australian Olympian and World Cup Medalist Frances Collins as they chat to Olympic Boxer and Sunshine Coast resident Brad Hore . Brad really opens up about his journey in boxing and his artistic contributions to the upcoming Paris Olympics. Brad shares his experiences at the Sydney Olympics, where he faced significant challenges with weight man...

This is the podcast to listen to for all the latest information about the preparations and impacts that the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will have on the Sunshine Coast. Join hosts Olympic Champion, Duncan Armstrong OAM and Australian Olympian and World Champion Swimmer Frances Collins as they chat to Sunshine Coast Council Program Lead Grantley Switzer . In this episode Gra...

Eulogy for host Wayne Smith from Duncan Armstrong - G'day everybody. Duncan Armstrong here. Um, a little bit of sad news to begin this podcast, I spoke to Fran and Wayne Smith, just a couple of months ago for the podium podcast, which you're about to hear, but the sad news between recording and now Wayne has passed away. Wayne Smith was a fantastic journo for many, many years. I was speaking to my...

Join us as we delve into the exciting world of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the impact it will have on our region with Chair of Sunshine Coast 2032, Roz White . Our mission is to bring together all relevant stakeholders through our six established committees - Sport & Recreation, Business & Tourism, Community & Volunteers, Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainabili...