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Episode Synopsis
When it comes to the voices of American Olympic coverage, Leigh Diffey is one of the true standouts. The Aussie broadcaster worked his way up from calling local motorcycle races in Queensland, all the way to becoming the voice of track and field at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics for NBC. But for Leigh, it was a journey he never planned — one that started on a completely different path, and somehow took him to the very top of global sports commentary. In this fascinating chat, Leigh shares his incredible rise through the ranks, reflects on his time as one of Australia's most recognisable motorsport voices in the 2000s, and reveals how he got the unexpected tap on the shoulder to call the Olympics.Along the way, we also hear some incredible stories — including run-ins with Russian politicians, messages from space, and what it was like to star in a movie alongside Brad Pitt. Candid, inspiring, and full of surprises, this is Leigh Diffey like you’ve never heard him before.
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