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The Devon Kershaw Show by FasterSkier

FasterSkier
Cross-Country Skiing
World Cup
Tour De Ski
Jessie Diggins
Jesse Diggins
Norway
Women's Sprint Racing
Men's Sprint Racing
Canmore
Gus Schumacher
US Ski Team
William Poromaa
Gastrointestinal Illness
Nordic Skiing
Johannes Klebo
Östersund
Alberta World Cup Society
Therese Johaug
Fischer
Ron Desantis

As a former World Champion and veteran World Cup cross-country ski racer, Kershaw provides an unfiltered look at elite level cross-country ski racing. Tune in after every World Cup weekend.

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Latest Episodes

Deep into this winter's Walkabout de Northern Italy, we're wearing a little thin, but Devon rallies just before midnight to recap stages three and four. We'll have a wrap-up after the final climb.

You can reach us at devon[at]fasterskier.com and nat... more

Devon and Nat bring you more podcast content from stages one and two of the Tour de Ski, which is proving to be a further headache for those responsible for selecting Norway's Olympic team. We'll be back after the next two stages. Thanks for your sup... more

It's time for the Tour de Ski, which really is just a northern Italy promenade this year — no races in Switzerland or Germany. Nonetheless, we're excited for some fun storylines and to follow along with you this year. Here's a quick preview.

Questio... more

Rosie Fordham grew up in Sydney and has taken perhaps one of the most unconventional routes to a professional cross-country skiing career. She takes us on a tour of her epic Alaska training sessions and her sans-plumbing Fairbanks cabin.

Devon is st... more

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Recent Guests

Rosie Fordham
A cross-country skier from Australia who has competed at the World Cup level and is currently attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Episode: Rosie Fordham: three continents, a 135-mile ski session, and a World Cup 13th.
Bill McKibben
Distinguished scholar, author, environmental activist
Third Act
Episode: Slugging it out in Davos with guest Bill McKibben
Astrid Øyre Slind
Norwegian cross-country ski racer and recent World Cup podium finisher
None
Episode: Astrid Øyre Slind's long and winding career arc
Joe Davies
A top 20 World Cup finisher racing for the Great British Cross Country National Ski Team
Great British Cross Country National Ski Team
Episode: Joe Davies' journey from British Columbia to repping Great Britain
Petter Soleng Skinstad
Marathon Ski Racer and expert commentator
TV2
Episode: Full saturation: Recapping wet and wild Trondheim team sprints
Philip Gad
Sports journalist covering cross-country skiing in Sweden
Expressen
Episode: A thriller in the rain in Trondheim
Sonjaa Schmidt
Under-23 world champion and cross-country skier
Canadian National Ski Team
Episode: Enga-dang: Three days of racing mayhem and a special, tree-planting guest
Katherine Stewart-Jones
Canadian cross-country skier having a breakout season
Canadian National Team
Episode: The Devon Kershaw Show: Getting les rad in Les Rousses, with Katherine Stewart-Jones
Jess Cockney
A teammate and skier with Olympic experience
N/A
Episode: The Tour is over. Time for some risotto, and a nap.

Hosts

Nat Hurs
Co-host providing expertise on cross-country skiing and guiding discussions with a journalistic perspective.
Devon Kershaw
Host and former World Champion cross-country ski racer, offering in-depth commentary and expert insights into the sport.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 357 ratings
  • 5 stars if only . . .

    Generally good. If Nat would stop eating during the podcast, I would give it 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Skookum8
    United States2 months ago
  • FasterSkier, really? Bad ambassador for the sport.

    This host is the front door to your brand? No wonder there aren't more people (especially women) coming in to the sport. Being knowledgeable and being a good ambassador are two different things.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fr@nces11
    United States2 months ago
  • Great insight

    Stumbled across this podcast a few years ago and what a revelation, honest. If you want to hear the underbelly news of XC World Cup skiing and all its characters this the pod for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Photography 199927
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best cross country ski podcast!

    Been a fan for years now. Next level to have a live recording! This was epic, and amazing! Thanks Devon and Nat for keeping it going!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB-vt1
    United States2 years ago
  • #1 English language xc ski podcast

    Title says it all. Devon has the experience of perspective of a World Cup athlete. Nat brings some journalistic chops

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Murray Senior
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the honest and unfiltered conversations about the complexities of cross-country skiing.
There's a strong appreciation for the hosts' humor and personal stories, making the technical discussions more relatable and engaging.
The podcast is praised for providing deeper insights into the athletes' experiences and the challenges faced during competitions.

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Joe Davies' journey from British Columbia to repping Great Britain
Q: What do you hope to achieve in the upcoming Olympic season?
Joe aims for consistent top 10 finishes in World Cups and a competitive performance at the Olympic Games.
Astrid Øyre Slind's long and winding career arc
Q: What are your main goals for the coming Olympic year?
My main goal is to qualify for the Olympics and then I hope to race for medals. I try to balance my expectations while still pushing for gold medals.
Astrid Øyre Slind's long and winding career arc
Q: How was the experience of racing in Trondheim World Championships with the expectations and conditions?
It was disappointing as conditions were really bad and didn't meet expectations, but I still appreciated being there and recognized the other competitors' struggles.
Astrid Øyre Slind's long and winding career arc
Q: Did you almost quit ever?
Yes, I nearly quit at 26 due to feeling stuck and not improving, but then I found opportunity in Ski Classics which reignited my career.
Astrid Øyre Slind's long and winding career arc
Q: What were you doing that whole time up until you were 35?
I was always training hard to get there but didn't make it due to high competition in Norway. I focused on Ski Classics and developed enough to finally qualify for the World Cup.

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