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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
Fischer
Alberta World Cup Society
Therese Johaug
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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes209Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Yeah...the Olympics really took it out of us. But we've finally rallied the troops, plus a special guest, for our last episode of the season. We recap Oslo and the Lake Placid World Cups before signing off.

We'll be out getting our last kilometers o... more

We had to take a break after our three-week Olympic sprint, but we're back to catch up on a couple of weeks of World Cup racing.

Devon and Nat take a quick run-through of events in Sweden, Finland and Norway. We'll be back after the marathons at Hol... more

We're done and dusted at the Olympics after a rockin' women's 50 k — the first-ever at the Games. Devon and Nat smash out a recap of the epic breakaway and the knock-down-drag-out battle for bronze.

We'll be back next week. Reach us in the mean time... more

We'll keep it short and sweet: Here's a recap of the men's 50 k. It was a fun race to watch and left us with a lot to discuss.

We'll be back after Sunday's race. Reach us at devon[at]fasterskier.com and nat[at]fasterskier.com. We're really grateful ... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Orr
Podcast correspondent and commentator for the episode
Former collegiate skier, Portland, Maine, community commentator
Episode: An anything but placid finish to the season
Ben Ogden
First American man to win an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years
Episode: Bonus episode, with cheese: A peek into Ben Ogden's life since his Olympic silver
Pål Goldberg
Norwegian cross country skiing legend, multiple-time Olympian, Olympic medalist
Episode: Tesero Day 2: A skiathlon showdown in the sun
Philip Gadd
A journalist with the Swedish tabloid Expressen
Expressen
Episode: Swedish rivalry: An Olympic preview with Expressen
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

Hosts

Devon Kershaw
Host of the show; former World Champion and veteran World Cup racer; provides unfiltered, insider perspectives on races, teams, and tactics.
Nat Hers
Co-host and FasterSkier correspondent; brings journalism insight and behind-the-rope context to conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 381 ratings
  • Best XC Ski Podcast!!

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JellyWall
    Canada2 months ago
  • TDS 3

    Devon says the sport is dying and then absolutely trashes efforts to make it a more exciting, accessible, and watchable sport. Skiing will die if it doesn’t evolve in its mindset and formats. There must be ways to bring in other countries and challenge conventional wisdom. Thanks to Nat for challenging this stodginess!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    laugh u rouge
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 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 States5 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

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Fans highlight entertaining banter and deep dives into World Cup and Olympic storylines
Listeners praise the unfiltered, insider coverage of elite XC skiing and the ability to understand race tactics beyond broadcasting
Critiques note occasional focus on controversy or guest dynamics, and some comments about production quirks like audio quality or pacing

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#149
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#152
Germany/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#191
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#56
Finland/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#74
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Swedish rivalry: An Olympic preview with Expressen
Q: What about on the women's side, how much intensity is like the discussion and the questioning around like, not just sort of what the performances are going to be, but actually who gets an opportunity to start these races?
The main topic surrounds who will be left out of the squad, with competition for the sprint team being particularly heated.
Swedish rivalry: An Olympic preview with Expressen
Q: So, tomorrow we have the Women's Skiathlon 10km Classic 10km Skate. If Sweden wins less than 2 medals, is that going to be a disappointment?
Yes, it will be a disappointment if they don't win gold; the expectation is high for them to perform well.
Tesero Day 2: A skiathlon showdown in the sun
Q: How do you feel seeing Khorostelev in that lead group today?
The speakers express mixed feelings, acknowledging his improvement but emphasizing the ongoing political complexities surrounding his participation.
Tesero Day 2: A skiathlon showdown in the sun
Q: How did the Norwegian men's team exceed your expectations, fall below your expectations, or come in right where you expected?
Pål believes they were expected to take all top positions, but some individual performances led to unexpected results, like the fall of Team member Øsberg Amundsen.
Bonus episode, with cheese: A peek into Ben Ogden's life since his Olympic silver
Q: How has it been to navigate riding that high after winning and understanding your teammates' experiences?
It's been a challenge, but we are all aware of both sides of achieving goals, which helps keep the team balanced and supportive of each other.

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2. Ben Ogden
3. Pål Goldberg
4. Philip Gadd
5. Rosie Fordham
6. Bill McKibben
7. Astrid Øyre Slind
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