Paralympians Nathan Clement and Mike Sametz explore the highs, lows, and the mundane of competing in elite Para sport.
Rubber Side Down is a bi-weekly podcast sharing the realities of elite Para sport. Leveraging their combined 30 years of experience, the boys aim to shift perspectives through organic conversations with Paralympians and change makers within the world of para sport.
Rubber Side Down’s banter, engagement, and open dialogue brings untold stories and fresh opinions to the everyday sports fan.
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Paralympian Mollie Jepsen discusses her return to competition after serious injuries and shares her new perspective on training in this interview.
8 Dec 2025
The transformational power of sport with Marco Di Buono
Marco Di Buono, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, discusses sport funding and grassroots development, highlighting Jumpstart's impact and his journey, in an interview about the transformative power of sport.
2 Dec 2025
Sitting Volleyball with Heidi Peters
Heidi Peters, team captain, discusses her leadership role with Canada's Women Sitting Volleyball Team, the international competitive scene, and her training plans in an interview.
28 Nov 2025
The secrets of growing a moustache with Blaine Hunt
Paralympic medalist Blaine Hunt discusses his journey to track cycling and the evolution of Para track, while also sharing the secrets behind his champion-level moustache in this interview.
7 Nov 2025
The giant, the myth, the legend .... Greg Stewart!
Paralympic champion Greg Stewart discusses finding belonging, experiencing joy, staying present, and embracing vulnerability in this interview episode.
27 Oct 2025
Dani "the Biathlon Bandit" Aravich
Mike interviews Dani Aravich, a two-time American Paralympian, about her athletic journey from athletics to biathlon and the evolving landscape of para sport media.
9 Jan 2025
Why listen to Rubber Side Down?
Nathan and Mike explain why they started Rubber Side Down !
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8 Jan 2025
Adam "Kingeeerrr" Kingsmill
This week’s episode features the Goaltender for the Canadian Para ice hockey National Team, Adam Kingsmill!
The 2022 Paralympic Silver Medalist discusses his own path from stand up hockey to Para hockey. He shares stories from playing in the unique environments of hockey rinks from small town British Columbia to Europe. He details his most recent tournaments and explains the integration of Para hockey with NHL teams in the USA. Adam also explains the bond between his teammates and how the recent Para hockey World Champions are preparing for the 2026 Paralympics. Finally he details Para hockey game strategy so Canadians can be well-prepared for being an armchair head coach during the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games (https://www.paralympic.org/milano-cortina-2026/about) !
PSA - Puck drops in Milan-Cortina on March 7th, 2026.
2026 Paralympics March 6th - 15th.
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18 Dec 2024
Mac "the Big Mac" Marcoux
This week’s episode features 3 x Paralympian, 6 x Paralympic Medalist (2x Paralympic Champion) in Para alpine (downhill ski racing) ... Mac “the Big Mac” Marcoux!
Mac recounts his 12 year ski racing career that began at just 14. Mac describes how he discovered his passion for all types of skiing (racing to back-country) as he began to lose his eyesight at 8 years old. And even to this day, after serious injuries, the joy he finds in the sport. Finally he shares what is keeping him busy since retiring earlier this year.
This informative episode will get you eager to hit the slopes!
Blind Faith - Mac’s freeskiing documentary he did in collaboration with Whistler Blackcomb and Telus: WATCH HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEfpIcNDFA)
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10 Dec 2024
(Doctor) Keely Shaw!!!
Episode #2: (Doctor) Keely Shaw!
This week’s episode features Doctor-Professor-Paralympian Keely Shaw. Keely is a 2 x Paralympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) and 2 x Bronze Medalist in the Women’s C4 (https://lexi.global/sports/cycling-track/c4) Individual Pursuit in Para Track Cycling. She has a Doctorate in Kinesiology from University of Saskatchewan and is currently a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Calgary.
Keely details her journey to Para cycling and the importance of her support network for her success in the sport. She highlights her current research into sport nutrition and exercise metabolism in understudied populations (Female, Para, and Masters) athletes and the importance of educating the next generation of sport practitioners about Para sport.
This thought provoking episode will make you hungry for chocolate.. (the nude form of course)!
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2 Dec 2024
Alex "Big Cheese" Hayward
Rubber Side Down's first episode features recent Paralympic bronze medalist and multi medalist at World Championships in Para cycling, Alex Hayward!
Listen as Alex recounts his Para sport journey from beginning in Wheelchair basketball to Para cycling. He details his experience competing at his first major Games and provides an insightful perspective on the state of Para cycling.
Who has been a guest on Rubber Side Down
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Marco Di Buono
Heidi Peters
Blaine Hunt
Greg Stewart
Dani Aravich
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3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
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