En Route to Paris

A killer is on the loose in an Australian country town. Excited for the June long weekend, bubbly 23-year-old Rachelle Childs leaves work, calls her sister, and is dead within hours. Her burning, partially naked body is found nine hours later in bushland on a lonely coastal road. Her killer has never been caught. Now innocent people, once too afraid to speak, are breaking their silence. If you’re looking for your next true crime podcast obsession, search out Dear Rachelle. An unstoppable cold case team is reinvestigating and uncovering damning new evidence. Could this finally be the break the family needs? Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, who teams up with retired detective and renowned cold case specialist Damian Loone. The first episode of Dear Rachelle is now available on all podcast platforms. If you’re looking for your next true crime podcast binge and you want to be first to hear what’s next, visit dearrachelle.com.au - your News Corp Australia subscription grants you access to podcast episodes three weeks before everyone else, as well as exclusive access to videos, interactive evidence, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Dear Rachelle is a podcast from True Crime Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympics aren't quite over, but sadly the Matty + The Missile podcast series is!  For their final episode, the boys take listeners all over Paris, revisit their best moments of the Olympics so far, and make some predictions for the athletes who've debuted this year.    Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty, the Missile and... Crash? The trio talk through their top five track and field moments of all time, 14-year-old Arisa Trew's incredible gold medal and the reality of competing in professional sport as siblings.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big day in Paris, and Matty and the Missile are talking about the IBA press conference that descended into total chaos, as well as the incredible moment that saw Noémie Fox land her first Olympic gold medal. In his final chat with the beloved Dawn Fraser, Matty gets an exclusive on why we haven't seen any records being broken in the pool. Plus, he asks Australia's swimmers an all-important question: which of them is best on a night out?   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Wantmore Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The swim meet at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has finally drawn to a close, with Australia pipped by the USA in the finally relay to top the medal tally. So what do the Dolphins need to do in order to sweep the board in LA?  Plus, a show stopping 100-metre race, two medals in the high jump and the boxing nightmare that just doesn't seem to be going away.    Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the penultimate night of the swimming program, and the Missile explains why this is the best swim team we've ever seen.  With the help of some of the best journalists in the business, they talk through the mystery currently unfolding at the athletics, as well as the incredible gold medal won by Australia at Roland-Garros.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Wantmore from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Day 7 had a slow start, the evening saw gold medals for Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown after two historic swims, as well as Olympic gold for Saya Sakakibara in the BMX.  Matty and the Missile are joined by journalists Crash Craddock, Brent Read and Hannah Hollis to break down a very busy evening in Paris.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite torrential rain and an unexpected thunderstorm, Matty and the Missile are back at the swimming to take you through Day 6 in Paris.  Beyond the medals, they are joined by Jess Halloran to talk about the truth behind the Matildas' disastrous Olympic campaign, and Pete Badel explains the unfolding situation in the boxing ring.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disappointing night in the pool, with Australia missing out on three potential gold medals. The Missile explains where it all went wrong, as well as walking us through the significance of Léon Marchand's incredible double gold. Matty and James are also joined by sports journalists Brent Read and Pete Bardel for a breakdown of Jess Fox's incredible second medal, the delicate situation unfolding in Olympic boxing and the magic of Roland-Garros.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a storm rolls in across Paris, Matty and the Missile are back on their rooftop to talk about the incredible performance of the Aussies in the pool - and how that affects the all-important medal tally.  They also chat about the infamous surf break in Tahiti that's posed a problem for Olympic officials, the dismal end to the Rugby 7s campaign and the pure power of Josh Giddey in the green and gold.     Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty and the Missile are back to the pool today, and unpacking that incredible 200m freestyle race. Plus, the Missile reunites with some old colleagues, Crash stops by to talk with some parents and Matty explains why Harry Garside cracked under pressure.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty and the Missile break down a very tight semi-final between Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan, with a bit of healthy debate on how Dean Boxall will approach the race tomorrow.    Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the back of watching the swim of the century, Matty and the Missile are outside the newly built La Défense Arena for a chat about all the medals scored by Australia on Day 1 of the Olympics.  Joined by respective legends Crash Craddock and Dawn Fraser, as well as Ariarne Titmus's parents, they talk about what's next for our girl, French patriotism and how we can expect the Boxall conflict of interest to play out this week.    Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just hours until the Opening Ceremony kicks off, Matty Johns and the Missile get behind the microphones in the center of Paris to give us the lowdown. The Missile makes some bold predictions ahead of the swimming, as well as throwing some shade at the IOC, while Matty chats to the legendary Dawn Fraser about her time breaking up fistfights at The Riverview Hotel.   Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's competed at four Olympic games, but water polo legend Bronwen Knox says it's the idea of attending as Australian team deputy Chef de Mission that's got her just a little bit rattled.  Bron's a member of the bronze medal winning Stingers from the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games. She's come back from devastating injury, been part of epic travelling teams, and now made the transition from career athlete to working in the legal sphere. And you better believe she'll bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the gig in Paris. This is the final episode of our En Route to Paris series, hosted by the wonderful Rowie Webster. Ensure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midfield star Tameka Yallop has been an integral part of the rise and rise of the Matildas since making her debut for the national team in 2007.  With the ability to play all over the field and more than 150 international caps under her belt, Tameka brings a wealth of experience to the team, inspiring an entire nation. This will be her third Olympics, and after finishing in fourth place at the Tokyo 2020 Games and the last FIFA World Cup, Tameka and the Matildas are aiming for gold in Paris. Ensure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Table tennis star Melissa Tapper is the first Australian athlete to represent the country at both the Paralympics and the Olympics. Melissa has a physical condition Brachial plexus palsy that came about from birth complications. As a kid growing up in country Victoria, she played multiple sports such as netball, basketball and athletics before discovering table tennis at the age of 8.    Melissa speak with En Route to Paris Host Rowie Webster about what it's like to not only represent Australia in the Olympics, but also the Paralympics and how she deals with failure. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As waves break behind them on Bondi Beach, former Australian rugby league icon Matty Johns and former Australian Olympic swimmer James Magnussen get real about the trials and tribulations of James' own Olympic career, the little-known “zoo” that is the Olympic village, and their respective gold medal predictions ahead of Paris 2024.  They're due to switch that iconic Australian backdrop for the stadia and chateaux of the French capital, where they'll be bringing you all the Olympic action in this brand new podcast, Matty & The Missile In Paris.  In the first interview of the series, the Missile unveils his plans ahead of the controversial enhanced games and gets more than a little heated, ripping into none other than the Today Show's Karl Stefanovic.  Episodes of Matty & the Missile in Paris will drop daily in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. Catch the best moments on our Instagram and TikTok channels @mattyjohnspodcast Want more Olympics content?  Matty & the Missile in Paris, featuring Matty Johns and James Magnussen, will be dropping new podcast episodes every day during the Olympics in The Matty Johns Podcast feed. LISTEN HERE.  Want more from Matty?  NRL episodes drop into the feed every Tuesday, and family episodes featuring Matty, Trish, Cooper and Jack every Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising star Gabi Palm shares how she went for reluctantly joining her high school water polo team, to becoming one of the world's best goalkeepers in her sport. Sitting down with host Rowie Webster, she talks about her first Olympic experience during the pandemic in Tokyo, her time playing in European leagues, and how she's preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics. You don't want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maurice Longbottom might be a carpenter by trade, but he's also one of the world's most exciting Rugby Sevens players. With his lightning speed and agility, he has lit up the Rugby Sevens World Series and become a social media sensation. Moz made his Olympic debut at Tokyo in 2020 where he amassed 28 points throughout the competition, the most of any Australian player at the Games. Moz shares with En Route to Paris Host Rowie Webster the challenges he faced starting out, the importance of family and the importance of mentoring the younger players. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 19, Torrie Lewis broke the Australian 100-meter record, making her the fastest woman in the country.  Ahead of her very first Olympics, Torrie shares her journey to the Paris Olympics, her experiences qualifying for the relay team, and her balance between athletics and studying computer science.  She delves into her training regime, navigating coeliac disease as an athlete, and the track stars that inspired her.  You don't want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariafe Artacho del Solar is already an Olympic silver medalist in beach volleyball, but she'll be gunning for gold at Paris 2024.  In this episode of En Route to Paris, Mariafe shared her incredible journey from Peru to Australia, the pivotal moments that shaped her career, and the unwavering determination that drives her forward. After she moved to Australia at 11 years old with limited English, sport became her universal language; she played her first beach volleyball match on Manly Beach and for Mariafe, it “was like love at first sight.”  She also opened up about how she goes about balancing elite sports with personal passions, including her latest venture into the world of loungewear fashion. “I think it's really important to find who we are outside our sport… you're the human first.” You don't want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even rupturing her achilles on safari in Tanzania just 18 months ago couldn't keep Olympic medallist Anabelle Smith out of the pool in Paris. The self-described “sport obsessed, Olympics crazy kid” and her teammate Maddison Keeney were the first divers to qualify for the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024. Anabelle's perseverance took her through rehab, weight training wearing a boot and strengthening her mind through sports psych coaching to reach peak form. The Olympic Bronze Medallist, triple Olympian, and Commonwealth Games Champion gives insight into what it's like standing on that three-metre diving board, waiting for her dive. “There's a little buzzer that goes, I can hear my heart beating through my ears, my body's shaking. I've got 10 seconds to gather my thoughts, get it all under control, That's when I trust my body has done all the training to know what to do. “You know as soon as you hit the water if you've done a good dive. So to come up and hear everyone screaming and see your coach smiling, that's pretty special.” You don't want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians. Make sure you've followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of her third Olympics, Aly Bull spills the beans on her ‘unexpected' Olympic debut, how she became a calm 'zen master' on the water and the reality of paddling on an international stage.  Heading to Paris with the K4 Sprint Kayak team, the Ironwoman and firefighter delves into her leadership role within the team, her background in surf lifesaving, and the impact of her supportive network on her performance - particularly when battling injury.  With her K4 team ranked in the top five in the world, Aly Bull is looking strong ahead of the Paris Olympics.  Want more Olympics content? Check us out on socials... IG: https://www.instagram.com/codesportsau/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@codesportsau FB: https://www.facebook.com/codesportsauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning World Championships in 2022 with an incredible 2.02 metre jump, and taking home a silver at last year's contest in Budapest, the 27-year-old high jumper Eleanor Patterson is gunning for Olympic gold.  Rowie sits down with Patterson ahead of her third Olympic games.They break down what it takes to overcome a potentially career-ending injury, the intense focus it takes to become a professional athlete, and how knitting helps her keep her eyes on the prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk to Australian Swimming Superstar Ariarne Titmus ... Ariarne is the reigning Olympic champion in the women's 200-metre and 400-metre freestyle, having won both events at the 2020  In 2015, Titmus and her family, moved from Tasmania to Queensland for better training opportunities Ariarne  sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about how she got into swimming , how she deals with his fear of failure and what it takes to become an elite athlete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I always wanted to be an Opal, ever since I picked up a basketball. It's the pinnacle of the sport. But Australian professional basketball player Tess Madgen thought her dream was fading away, as she clocked up 10 years in the squad, and was nearing 30. “I just wanted to be an Olympian, I'd do anything I had to.” So imagine Madgen's delight when she was named a member of the Australian Women's basketball team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It was a nail biting journey, with the Opals eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals. Now Tess sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about the experience of playing overseas, how important it is to have a coach the team can trust, why growing up with 2 brothers helped her become really tough and competitive and why she is so determined to bring home the Gold in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jye Edwards knows better than anyone what a gruelling event 1500 metres is. The middle distance run is long enough that your body starts to hurt and stays that way, but short enough that you never really get the respite of easing off the pace. It takes a particular kind of person with a very particular mental fortitude to not only stay in that discomfort, but to excel at the highest levels. The Australian middle distance athlete competed at the Tokyo Olympic Games, finishing seventh in his heat and learning what it took to compete at that level during the “Covid Olympics”. Edwards and the other 1500m runners are expected to be competing in Europe soon, hoping to qualify for Paris 2024. Jye sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about the philosophy of running with the pack, the physical toll middle distance running takes on the body, his secrets to performing under pressure and how much of it comes down to breaking in the right shoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Lawton is an Australian Hockeyroos superstar. After representing Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at the ripe old age of 19, she's determined to go for gold in Paris… especially after claiming silver at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. And she's just as fired up about getting younger players on the field, often acting as an ambassador for the sport to increase participation and inspiring younger players to ignite their love for the game.  Amy sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about falling in love with hockey, her strong work ethic and how she switches off when she is not competing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassiel Rousseau has always had Olympic blood running through his veins. The grandson of French cyclist Michel Rousseau, who won gold in the men's sprint at Melbourne's 1956 Olympics, Cassiel started out as an acrobatic gymnast before he began diving in 2017, and he's carried that acrobatic style into his diving today. By 2020 he was competing in the Tokyo Olympics (he finished 8th), and he claimed gold in the men's 10m platform World Championships event in 2023, creating history for the Australian diving team by becoming the first Australian men's 10m platform world champion. He heads into his second Olympics, in Paris, adorned with tattoos - one for every country he's been to. The university student was also recently named World Aquatics Diving Athlete of the Year for 2023.  Cassiel sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about how he got into diving, how he deals with his fear of heights and what it takes to become an elite athlete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Being a professional surfer is the greatest job in the world. The ocean is my office, nature is my business partner”  Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is one of Australia's favourite athletes. She's won multiple surfing titles around the world and represented Australia at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.  After 15 years on tour, Sally's bubbly personality and positive attitude continue to resonate with the Australian public.   Sally sits down with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster to chat about the mental toll surfing takes, the secrets to performing under pressure and most of all what legacy she wants to leave for the next generation of surfers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing has always been about belonging for Australian boxer Harry Garside.  He was the skinny little kid desperate to impress his big brothers and his dad.  The nine year old who found brotherhood in the boxing gym. The teenager, bonding with champion Australian athletes from all sports during his time at the AIS.  Heading into his second Olympics, Garside's keen to upgrade from his bronze in Tokyo 2020 to gold in Paris 2024.  He's fired up now but says at first, he was hesitant. He's reflected on the state of mind that took him to his Tokyo 2020 bronze medal for lightweight boxing: “I fed this little beast inside of me… this insecure little boy that wanted nothing more than that Olympic gold medal because he thought then he'd feel good enough.” The difference is, this time Harry has tapped back into the lessons he learned from his childhood heroes.   “I reconnected to that young boy who was inspired by Grant Hackett… who was inspired by Matthew Mitcham.” The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games men's 60kg division gold medal winner chats with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster about finding self belief, how adding ballet to his weekly training schedule has helped him fine tune his body for boxing, and taking his boxing heroes into the ring with him in Paris via his leg tattoos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You're only as good as you are on your worst day... be better than your opponent on that day." It's a fitting quote shared by Australia's most successful track cyclist Anna Meares from her childhood coach Reg Tucker. This Australian cycling great is one well-qualified Chef de Mission for the Australian Olympic Team in Paris 2024. An Olympic rookie in 2004, who completely rehabilitated herself after THAT crash in 2008, then used her famous rivalry with English cyclist Victoria Pendleton to spur her on to success at London 2012, Anna proudly led her fellow athletes as flag bearer in Rio 2016. The Olympic and Commonwealth gold medallist credits what she learned about vulnerability in her personal life as parent and foster parent, and partner, with helping her round out her mindset. In this candid chat with three-time Olympian, Australian water polo player and En Route to Paris host Rowie Webster, Anna pulls back the curtain to speak about vulnerability, the pressures of sport, fear of failure and what kind of surprises might be in store in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GO! The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway.Join the squad with former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes. Some are preparing to bring their Olympic dreams to life in Paris, and some have lived out that dream at Olympics past.Rowie delves into what makes these athletes tick, what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth.Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you'll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.En Route to Paris… coming soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.