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Skirious problems

Skirious problems

Skirious problems 100 Episodes Oct 22, 2026

Skirious Problems is a podcast about elite cross-country skiing, hosted by World Cup racers Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet. The show blends insider race insight, chaotic travel tales, training drama, and brutally honest banter between the two athletes. They often voice strong opinions, roast each other, and poke fun at the quirks of their sport. The podcast features guest appearances from World Cup winners, Olympic medalists, and other personalities from skiing and beyond. Listeners get an authentic and entertaining look at skiing life beyond the finish line.

Episodes

Victor Lovera: From Almost Quitting to Olympic Silver
Victor Lovera: From Almost Quitting to Olympic Silver Oct 22, 2026 00:57:19 Victor Lovera almost quit skiing. Now he has an Olympic silver medal, a place in the French relay team, and a training base in Norway.This week, Jimmy’s childhood friend and French Olympic medalist Victor Lovera joins Mika and Jimmy in Lillehammer to talk about the decision that changed his career. After finishing outside the top ten in the Olympic individual skate, Victor decided he needed someth
Zak Ketterson: The Pressure to Finally Break Through
Zak Ketterson: The Pressure to Finally Break Through Oct 16, 2026 01:04:56 Too much snow cancels a ski camp. Naturally, we end up at Zak Ketterson’s house talking about how to save skiing. Just another week on Skirious Problems.Zak joins Mika and Jimmy from somewhere approximately halfway up the atmosphere above Holmenkollen, where every session ends with a massive uphill and his wife Julie occasionally operates the rescue service. We talk moving from Minnesota to Norway
TESTED Park City Altitude 2200m... the Results Were Not What We Expected 😱
TESTED Park City Altitude 2200m... the Results Were Not What We Expected 😱 Oct 8, 2026 00:43:06 This episode of Skirious Problems is a full preseason catch-up: altitude camps, questionable biathlon technique, brutal VO2 max testing, Russian participation, Norwegian team drama, Tour de Ski rumors, and plenty of gossip from inside the skiing world.Mika and Jimmy are finally back from the United States, but the post-camp separation is already taking its toll. After weeks of training together, t
Alvar Alev: Park City camp update and beef
Alvar Alev: Park City camp update and beef Aug 28, 2026 00:55:46 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 European skiing can learn from the American system, university teams, Soldier Hollow and Utah 2034, Will Koch’s move to biathlon, and the economics behind a
SKIRIOUS Camp Live Podcast
SKIRIOUS Camp Live Podcast Aug 21, 2026 00:59:57 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 from American ski culture, why underdogs can build stronger teams, how to plan a sprint heat, when training should feel hard, whether young skiers need
The Story Behind Blink: Bringing skiing to the people with Arne Idland & Morten Iversbakken
The Story Behind Blink: Bringing skiing to the people with Arne Idland & Morten Iversbakken Aug 10, 2026 01:01:19 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 IDT brings 1,300 pairs of brand-new roller skis to Blink, whether Lysebotn Opp times can really be compared across different years, and why equal eq
Øyvind Sandbakk - There is NO norwegian method
Øyvind Sandbakk - There is NO norwegian method Jul 23, 2026 01:54:07 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 discuss Norway’s wealth, sporting culture, club system and willingness to share knowledge; why copying individual Norwegian sessions often misses the bigger p
Johannes Rydzek: « Nordic Combined is in big trouble »
Johannes Rydzek: « Nordic Combined is in big trouble » Jul 11, 2026 00:49:03 Jimmy and Mika are back with your No. 1 Nordic podcast, and this time they’re joined by Johannes Rydzek for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest stories in winter sports: the removal of Nordic Combined from the Olympic program.Johannes shares his perspective on what the decision means for athletes, the future of the sport, and why he believes Nordic Combined still deserves its place o
Sophia Laukli - My toughest year: What really happened
Sophia Laukli - My toughest year: What really happened Jul 5, 2026 01:09:04 Jimmy and Mika are back with your No. 1 Nordic podcast, and this time they're joined by American ski star Sophia Laukli for an honest conversation about one of the toughest seasons of her career.After stepping away from racing to deal with ongoing health challenges, Sophia opens up about what it was really like to put skiing on hold, the physical and mental battles behind the scenes, and how s
Kasper Herland: Bonking your way to 5th in Holmenkollen WC
Kasper Herland: Bonking your way to 5th in Holmenkollen WC Jun 11, 2026 00:55:35 Jimmy and Mika are back with your nb 1 nordic podcast and this time they’re joined by Lillehammer local Kasper Herland from Team Anlegg Øst for a proper deep dive into one of the most impressive breakthrough seasons on the circuit.Kasper takes us behind the scenes of Team Anlegg Øst’s huge year, from the day-to-day grind to the moments that changed everything. We talk about his rapid rise to a top
Gjøran Tefre: American women & Norwegian drama
Gjøran Tefre: American women & Norwegian drama May 22, 2026 00:53:42 Jimmy and Mika are back — and this time we’re joined by Norwegian ski legend Gjøran Tefre for a proper catch-up on everything happening around the sport right now.We get into the current state of the Norwegian national team, the rise of private team setups, and what it actually takes to survive outside the federation system. Gjøran shares stories from inside the Norwegian scene, while the boys thr
SKIRIOUS IS BACK - Debriefing the Norwegian Mafia and FIS meetings
SKIRIOUS IS BACK - Debriefing the Norwegian Mafia and FIS meetings May 11, 2026 00:56:33 Jimmy and Mika are finally back after a long break — and this time it’s just us catching up on everything that’s been going on in the ski world. We’re kicking off a new rhythm with fresh episodes every two weeks, plus some behind-the-scenes training VLOGs along the way.In this episode, we dive into the latest chaos and politics surrounding the Norwegian “mafia” federation, unpack what went down at

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