FEAR & GREED | Business News Q+A: Behind the scenes at the Olympics
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Jan 31, 2026 Behind-the-scenes tales from major sporting events, including the Winter Games, US Open and London 2012. Stories about life inside the International Broadcast Centre and the chaotic, celebrity-filled media circus. Reflections on long workdays, national pride and the rituals broadcasters bring to covering big sports moments.
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Inside The International Broadcast Centre
- Sean Aylmer recalls covering the 2012 London Olympics from inside the International Broadcast Centre with full access and celebrity sightings.
- He describes the intense accreditation, custom studios, and walking past gold medalists between interviews.
US Open Moments And Fred Stolle Interview
- Michael fondly remembers covering the US Open tennis at Flushing Meadows and interviewing figures like Fred Stolle about his son Sandon.
- He says watching stars like Lleyton Hewitt made him briefly want to be a sports writer instead of an economics reporter.
Radio Teams Bring Sports To Life
- Sean describes teaming with well-known broadcasters like Ray Hadley and Gordon Bray and how radio can vividly convey diverse sports to listeners.
- He highlights broadcasters' skill switching from sailing to archery and the pride felt when national athletes visit studios.