True North Podcast

True North Podcast Episode #20 - Matt Ruta on ski mountaineering's Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026

On episode 20 of the True North Podcast, Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian ski mountaineering athlete Matt Ruta. They discuss the sport’s Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, the different variations of the sport and its origins, how Canadians can qualify for the Olympics, some of his favourite sporting memories, and so much more. Thank you for listening to this episode. To be the first person to listen to future shows or read the latest stories, consider subscribing for free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truenorthsports.substack.com [https://truenorthsports.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

True North Podcast Episode #19 - Javier Acevedo on his Olympic journey so far and 2028 ambitions

On episode 19 of the True North Podcast, Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian swimmer Javier Acevedo. Last year Acevedo went to his third Olympics, but says he’s not done just yet. He reflects on his swimming journey so far, the development of the Canadian national teams over the past decade, his ambitions for going to Los Angeles 2028, and the importance of taking some time off this year to recharge. All of that and more on this episode of the True North Podcast. Thank you for listening to this episode. To be the first person to listen to future shows or read the latest stories, consider subscribing for free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truenorthsports.substack.com [https://truenorthsports.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

True North Podcast Episode #18 - Arianna Hunsicker on her path to the Paralympic Games

On episode 18 of the True North Podcast, Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian swimmer Arianna Hunsicker. She joins the show to talk about her rise through the swimming ranks to becoming a Paralympian for the first time this summer, some of the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way, what motivates her to keep going on the road to Los Angeles in 2028, and so much more. Thank you for listening to this episode of the True North Podcast. To be the first person to listen to future shows or read the latest stories, consider subscribing for free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truenorthsports.substack.com [https://truenorthsports.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

True North Podcast Episode #17 - Paralympic champion Austin Smeenk on whirlwind 2024

On episode 17 of the True North Podcast, Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk. They discuss Smeenk’s golden summer at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the incredible team around him that puts him in the best positions to succeed, what it takes to be a champion on the biggest stage both physically and mentally, his ballet debut in The Nutcracker, and more! Thank you for listening to this episode of the True North Podcast. To be the first person to listen to future shows or read the latest stories, subscribe for free using the button below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truenorthsports.substack.com [https://truenorthsports.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

True North Podcast Episode #16 - Emma Spence on retiring from elite gymnastics and her career journey so far

On episode 16 of the True North Podcast, host Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian gymnast Emma Spence. They discuss Spence’s recent retirement from elite gymnastics with Team Canada, some of the standout moments from her career, her upcoming final season in the NCAA at the University of Nebraska, and what her next journey might be. All of that and more on this episode of the True North Podcast. Thank you for listening to this episode of the True North Podcast. To be the first person to listen to future shows or read the latest stories, subscribe for free using the button below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truenorthsports.substack.com [https://truenorthsports.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]