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Skirious problems

Skirious problems
Cross-Country Skiing
Tour De Ski
World Cup
Olympics
Norway
World Championships
Skiing
Biathlon
Olympic Games
Ski Classics
Blink Festival
Ruka
Nordic Combined
Austria
Russia
FIS
Nordic Skiing
Davos
Trondheim
Training

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

Alvar Alev is back with Mika and Jimmy for a Park City catch-up that moves from serious skiing to completely unnecessary personal conflict.They talk about Alvar changing his training after six years, why Park City keeps bringing him back, what Europe... more

Mika got sick on the final day of the SKIRIOUS Park City camp, so Jimmy handed the second microphone to Norwegian coach Vetle and opened the floor to the athletes.What began as a quick camp recap became a live coaching clinic: what Norway can learn f... more

Recorded in the middle of Blink Festival in Sandnes - with four people, three microphone cables and very tired legs - Mika and Jimmy sit down with Blink founder and sports director Arne Idland and IDT Sports' Morten Iversbakken.

Morten explains why ... more

Does the famous “Norwegian training method” actually exist?

Professor Øyvind Sandbakk joins Mika and Jimmy for a deep conversation about what has really made Norway so successful—not only in cross-country skiing, but across endurance sport.

We disc... more

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Recent Guests

Arne Idland
Boss and initiator of Blink Festival
Blink Festival
Episode: The Story Behind Blink: Bringing skiing to the people with Arne Idland & Morten Iversbakken
Morten Iversbakken
CEO of IDT (roller ski manufacturer)
IDT
Episode: The Story Behind Blink: Bringing skiing to the people with Arne Idland & Morten Iversbakken
Øyvind Sandbakk
World Cup endurance researcher and former cross-country skier
Norwegian research community; sports science researcher
Episode: Øyvind Sandbakk - There is NO norwegian method
Johannes Rydzek
Nordic Combined athlete, four-time world champion
Nordic Combined athlete
Episode: Johannes Rydzek: « Nordic Combined is in big trouble »
Kasper Herland
Prominent Norwegian cross-country skier who joined the podcast
Team Anlegg Øst (formerly Team Bauhaus)
Episode: Kasper Herland: Bonking your way to 5th in Holmenkollen WC
Gjøran Tefre
Norwegian cross-country skier
Team Akadalie (at time of recording)
Episode: Gjøran Tefre: American women & Norwegian drama
Frieda Karlsson
Two-time Olympic gold medalist from Sweden
Swedish national team
Episode: Lake Placid LIVE PODCAST - Klaebo, Karlsson, Gimmler, Pellegrino, Ogden -
Johannes Klaebo
Johannes Hosselot Klaebo, top Norwegian cross-country skier
Norwegian national team
Episode: Lake Placid LIVE PODCAST - Klaebo, Karlsson, Gimmler, Pellegrino, Ogden -
Laura Gimmler
German cross-country skier with Olympic medal experience
German national team
Episode: Lake Placid LIVE PODCAST - Klaebo, Karlsson, Gimmler, Pellegrino, Ogden -

Hosts

Mika Vermeulen
Host of Skirious Problems
James Clugnet
Co-host of Skirious Problems

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 565 ratings
  • Love this show!

    This show helped me learn more about the sport, fall deeper in love with it, laugh, and hang out with the two cool hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micky Blue Eye
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best podcast ever

    I LOVE this podcast. So funny and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danskak
    United States2 months ago
  • Hooray! Cross country is great!

    So much fun to listen to, great insights into the full world of cross country skiing with laughs and serious stuff too. Love this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hazzabear
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 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
    Canada7 months ago
  • The best

    The best ski-related pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ronni mcponni
    Norway10 months ago

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Guests provide diverse perspectives from athletes to industry insiders.
Hosts bring strong personalities and entertaining banter.
Candid, insider take on elite skiing with sharp humor.
Great mix of race analysis and behind-the-scenes stories.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#199
Sweden/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#203
Norway/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lake Placid LIVE PODCAST - Klaebo, Karlsson, Gimmler, Pellegrino, Ogden -
Q: Frida, there is a sense that the Swedish cups and overall World Cup are not as prioritized as the Olympics—what's your take?
Frida explains she focuses on the Olympics and uses injuries to explain selective racing, aiming to balance overall goals with staying healthy, while acknowledging the importance of the World Cup for development and team dynamics.
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.

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What is Skirious problems about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, humor-fueled look at elite cross-country skiing, mixing insider travel stories, training drama, and unfiltered opinions from two world-class racers who host with sharp banter. Episodes feature heavyweight guests—Olympic medalists, World Cup winners, coaches, wax technicians, and industry insiders—sharing behind-the-scenes perspectives on racing, team dynamics, governance, and the sport's evolving future. The show's strength lies in its authentic voices, quick-wit exchanges, and willingness to roast the quirks of the sport while delivering practical insights for athletes, industry professionals, and devoted fans. Expect fearless takes, entertaining anecdotes, and a backstage-style view of skiing life beyond the finish line, with a ... more

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1. Arne Idland
2. Morten Iversbakken
3. Øyvind Sandbakk
4. Johannes Rydzek
5. Kasper Herland
6. Gjøran Tefre
7. Frieda Karlsson
8. Johannes Klaebo

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