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Skirious problems

Skirious problems
Cross-Country Skiing
World Cup
Skiing
Ruka
Masters Degree
Ski Racing
Tour De Ski
Ski Classics
Norway
Baito
Weight Management In Sports
Sophia Laukli
Fluorinated Wax Controversy
Norwegian Ski Federation
Italian Ski Team
Olympic Games
Antoine Cyr
NCAA Championships
Men's Skiing
Doping Scandals

Skirious Problems is your backstage pass to the brilliantly unpolished world of elite cross-country skiing. Hosted by World Cup racers Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet, the show delivers a sharp mix of insider insight, chaotic travel tales, training drama, and the kind of brutally honest banter you only get from athletes who spend far too much time together on the road. The hosts aren’t afraid to ... more

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Latest Episodes

To finish the season in style, we brought you the best world cup skiers, on a Live Podcast in Lake placid. It was insane laughs the whole time. Stay tuned for a epic evening with the crew and exciting guests from the World Cup circuit 🚀🎧 SUBSCRIBE ... more

Jimmy and Mika somehow pulled off booking Alison Mackie—literally at the last minute—and she brings all the good vibes and killer stories from her breakout season on the World Cup. Alison dives into her crazy jump from being barely known to racking u... more

Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back for the debrief of one of the biggest race of the season the 50k in holmenkollen. The first ever 50k with women and men racing simultaneously ! Hedegart is becoming a GOAT, KOT doing kot tings, Frida being a tank ever... more

Your number-one Nordic skiing podcast is back—this time diving straight into the thrills of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.

Drammen delivered its trademark chaos: sprint mayhem, elbows everywhere, and yellow cards flying like confetti and a sad da... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Mackie
World Cup skier for Canada
Canadian national team / Nordic Canada
Episode: Alison Mackie: Making the World Cup Look Like a Family Road Trip
Martin Løwstrøm Nyengät
Elite cross-country skier, three-time World Cup medalist, former junior standout
Norway national team, professional skier
Episode: Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget: The long game master
Dani Aravich
Para-cross-country skier and entrepreneur, host of Hidden Champions podcast
ParaCross Country Ski Team / Hidden Champions (podcast)
Episode: Dani Aravich: Why the Paralympic Games deserve better TikToks
Gus Schumacher
Cross-country skier representing the United States and Olympic athlete
United States Olympic Team
Episode: Gus Schumacher: Breaking Laws, But Not in the Olympic Village
Annika Malacinski
US Nordic Combiner with strong views on gender equality in sports and the future of Nordic Combined.
Episode: Annika Malacinski: How to Save Nordic Combined (and Maybe the World)
Rosie Fordham
First U23 World Championship medal winner from the Southern Hemisphere
Australian Olympic Team
Episode: Rosie Fordham: The offset Queen
Coletta Rydzek
Competitive cross-country skier and recent World Cup winner.
Episode: Coletta Rydzek: Bavarian Export, Nordic Skier, and Secret Alpine Gossip Broker
Matt C Smith
Social media expert and advocate for small nations in skiing
Episode: Matt C Smith: Discussing (arguing) Olympic quota allocation
Tobias Angerer
Former professional cross-country skier, the first winner of the Tour de Ski
German National Ski Team
Episode: Tobias Angerer: The OG of the Tour de Ski

Hosts

Mika Vermeulen
Co-host/Host known for insider perspectives, storytelling, and humor; prominent in elite cross-country skiing circles.
James Clugnet
Co-host/Host with a focus on banter, race analysis, and candid takes on the sport and its players.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 531 ratings
  • Great insider info!

    Great recap on the sprints in Cortina! Keep up the content on what goes into ski/wax selection, adjusting to the conditions and all of the behind the scenes things us amateur skiers could learn from!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Master Nordic
    Canada2 months ago
  • The best

    The best ski-related pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ronni mcponni
    Norway5 months ago
  • Ski Ski

    Proper ski podcast and such a treat seeing the crew race in Minneapolis. Mussy and Aussie corner, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wirth Park
    United States2 years ago
  • 🎿🎿

    Definitely a ski podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    North American Ski guy
    United States2 years ago
  • 👍

    Properly fun banter but you still get some good ski insight. Love Aussie corner too. Keep at it boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cookie.monster
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Solid balance of expert insight and entertaining conversations.
Loved the banter and the candid behind-the-scenes stories from travel and racing.
A sharp, insider look at ski life with strong banter.
Deep dive on gear, wax, and race strategy that fans crave.
Terrific mix of humor and high-level analysis that keeps episodes engaging.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#159
Switzerland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#213
Norway/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#244
Finland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget: The long game master
Q: If you had to do a dream session with two people in one place, where would you go, and who would you go with?
He envisions a grueling, memory‑lane session with Johan Olsson and Dario Colonia on a demanding track, aiming to push the boundaries and test who's toughest, as a way to honor past competition and push current limits.
Gus Schumacher: Breaking Laws, But Not in the Olympic Village
Q: How is it to be a good skier, Gus? You have to tell us about it.
It's a mix of good times and challenges, and you learn more about how to maintain your energy throughout the season.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo: The guy she told you not to worry about
Q: How has Aleksandr Bolshinov's absence influenced your mindset?
I miss having him on the race, as he challenged me and gave me motivation.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo: The guy she told you not to worry about
Q: What makes you wake up at five to train now after Trondheim?
It's simply my love for the sport and the community it provides.
Janik Riebli: Swiss farming meets ski racing
Q: What are your goals for this weekend's races?
To perform well in the Team Sprint and strive for a podium finish.

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High-energy interviews and banter around elite cross-country skiing, mixing insider perspectives, race analyses, and behind-the-scenes stories from World Cup circuits, Olympic campaigns, and training life. Episodes frequently feature top athletes, coaches, wax technicians, and sport-advocates, offering practical insights on training load, strategy, equipment, and governance while delivering personal anecdotes, humor, and candid takes on team dynamics and the sport's future. A standout angle is the combination of unfiltered athlete conversations with sharp debate and a willingness to roast norms, making it appealing to listeners who want authentic voices from the skiing world and a window into the sport beyond competition results.

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1. Alison Mackie
2. Martin Løwstrøm Nyengät
3. Dani Aravich
4. Gus Schumacher
5. Annika Malacinski
6. Rosie Fordham
7. Coletta Rydzek
8. Matt C Smith

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