Successfully released in September 2022, ‘The Back Story’ is an Athlete focused Web Series where Riana experiences the training and preparation an Athlete goes through while uncovering their own Back Story. She will focus on great stories, great people and provide entertainment for those who tune in.

Season 1 will provide some amazing guests, from fields like Motorsport, BMX, Boxing, Soccer and Triathlon. In the very early stages the show across all platforms has had over 150,000 views via YouTube, Instagram Reels + Stories and TikTok.

The Back Story is proudly sponsored by P3 Recovery Gold Coast.

Episode 1 - Ashleigh Gentle

For our first episode, Riana is joined by 2 Time Olympian - Ashleigh Gentle. Ashleigh is candid in her Olympic experience and shares the highs and lows of her sport of Triathlon. She talks about what is involved in competing at the top levels of the sport and her journey so far on making it to where she has.

Episode 2 - Michael Zerafa

For our second episode, Riana is joined by Boxing Royalty with Michael Zerafa on the show. Michael opens up to Riana who he starred on SAS Australia with about his experience in the sport, the adversity he has had to come in the death of his sparring partner and just what it takes to be great in one of the toughest sports of them all.

Episode 3 - Tommy Aldred

For our third episode, Riana is joined by Soccer Star - Tommy Aldred on the show. The Brisbane Roar captain shares insights on leadership, discipline and how he made his way to Australia after growing up as a footballer in Manchester, UK. Tommy is a hardworking, thoughtful and kind person who has a big heart which shows in the way he plays his football.

Episode 4 - Kai Sakakibara

For our fourth episode, Riana is joined by recovering BMX Superstar - Kai Sakakibara. Kai suffered a TBI in the lead-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and never got to fulfill his dream of being an Olympian. Although that door is closed, the Paralympic door is still ajar with Kai already being involved in 2021 carrying the torch for the postponed games. Kai is such a wonderful person and his outlook on life is infectious despite what he has suffered. If you need some inspiration and a reminder on gratefulness, this is the episode for you.

Episode 5 - Chaz Mostert

For our fifth and final episode of Season 1, Riana is joined by Motorsport Cult Hero - Chaz Mostert from the Supercars Championship. Chaz is a two time Bathurst 1000 winner, a regular race winner and pole sitter and a seriously popular figure around the paddock with fans and his peers. Racing for Walkinshaw Andretti United, Chaz has a unique story in how he reached the pinnacle of the sport, his relationship with the fans and his passion for making sure drivers are not suffering social hate with his #NoSocialHate. This is an episode that will give you a real insight to the humble guy who just wanted to go racing.

Credits:

Hosted By: Riana Crehan

Videography / Edit By: Matt Martin

Photography By: Caroline Attwood

Produced By: Blue Chip TV