An absolute legend joining us today. If you were watching World Cup Cross-Country Skiing in the 2000s, you definitely remember Tobias Angerer—multiple World Cup wins, Olympic and World Champs podiums, and a key part of Germany’s famous relay "dream team." Oh, and did we mention he was the very first Tour de Ski winner? The man literally polishes his trophy at home every day.
This episode is full of good stories and real talk as the guys look back at the early days of the Tour de Ski and what it was like racing on the cutting edge of a new event. Tobias shares what made the German team so strong, why celebrating a win matters, and gives some honest thoughts on the current state of the sport—plus, you’ll hear about his side gig as a DJ (seriously), the best afterparties, and who he’d pick for his dream golf foursome.
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In today’s episode, Jimmy, who is joined by Andrew Musgrave (get well soon Mika!), sits down with Swedish cross-country skiing sensation Moa Ilar for an inside look at her journey through the sport and the upcoming Tour de Ski.
You’ll hear Moa Ilar share everything from growing up in a tiny village that’s obsessed with swimming, to what it’s like chasing podiums (and sometimes bagging a win out of nowhere). She spills on training after foot surgery, why fighting for a spot in the Swedish women’s team is both awesome and stressful, and gives her honest opinions about this year’s Tour de Ski changes.
There’s a bunch of good stories in this one: wild relay team drama, crazy Olympic quotas, and the infamous moment Moa Ilar got disqualified for helping a teammate—and got some pretty wild messages online. Plus, you’ll hear who she’d dream of training with (spoiler: it’s wholesome), and everyone shares a laugh about rumors and weird race formats.
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Today Mika and Jimmy are sitting down with cross country ski legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. That’s right—the guy everyone on the circuit wants to beat.
Johannes opens up about what it’s actually like to be famous in the ski world, handling endless media attention, and dealing with criticism from people who “know” you but you’ve never even met. We talk about finding motivation to train when you’ve already won it all, why competition means so much, and how much time you spend away from family chasing those podium finishes.
You’ll hear hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, a bit of friendly roasting, and some genuine insights into what it takes to keep pushing yourself season after season. Plus, you’ll learn how golf and card games fit into the mind of a champion, what makes the perfect Tour de Ski stage, and how Johannes Høsflot Klæbo tries to balance being an athlete, a son, a teammate—and just a regular person.
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Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back for a race debrief, this time we discuss all the crashes that happened ion Davos, spoiler alert yours truly did crash !
From klaebo crashing out in quarter finals to the french hope Leonie Perry scoring a 6th in the distance race on sunday, there is plenty to unpack, Tune in !!
In this episode, Mika and Jimmy are chilling in Davos with Swiss skier Janik Riebli, and things get real—real quick. First off, they’re fighting classic podcast tech issues (yep, Swiss hotel Wi-Fi isn’t as fancy as you’d think), but nothing's stopping the crew from diving into some solid ski talk.
Janik Riebli spills on his “double life” as both a World Cup skier and a hands-on farmer. From 4:30am cow milking sessions in the Swiss mountains to squeezing in two-a-day training blocks, he talks about how farm life actually keeps him sane during the grind of the race season. The guys also go all-in on some hot topics: whether every nation truly belongs at a World Cup, the politics of letting Russians back into races, and why even pro athletes get nervous before a big weekend.
If you’re here for some behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, light-hearted trash talk, and a peek at Janik Riebli's favorite cow (RIP, Alice)—this one’s for you. Grab a glass of freshly milked milk and settle in—the Skirious Problems crew’s got plenty to say.
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Your number ! nordic podcast is back and this time we discuss all thats happened in Trondheim ! keep tuned for a full recap of the week end
Mika and Jimmy sit down with Norwegian ski legend Jan Thomas Jenssen for a chat filled with wild stories, laughs, and some honest talk about life on and off the race circuit.
If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on inside the Norwegian ski team, you’re in for a treat. Jan Thomas Jenssen shares everything—from his nerves about speaking English while knowing the whole national team is listening, to the chaos and embarrassment of the last World Ski Championships and how difficult it is finding new sponsors.
There’s plenty of banter about pranks (including one with a questionable “machine”), tales from growing up on a farm, and some surprisingly relatable details about trying (and failing) to catch fish and handle pre-race nerves. You’ll also hear about training routines, dream jobs, and even a story about splitting his pants while dancing on Norway’s national day.
This episode is loaded with good vibes, unscripted moments, and the real personalities behind Nordic skiing. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a laugh, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Your weekly race debrief is back ! This time we discuss all that's happened in Ruka for the opening of the World Cup.
Stayed tuned for some inside takes.
Mika and Jimmy are joined by Finnish sprint star Jasmi Joensuu, and let’s just say her story is not your average “Scandinavian skier crushing the World Cup” narrative.
We get into everything with Jasmi: why she took the unusual route and raced college in the U.S. instead of sticking to the typical Nordic system, how she balanced studying finance and marketing with serious training (plus a little college partying), and the wild journey back to Europe that led to snagging a World Cup podium and the sprint globe last season.
The crew gets real about why so few Scandinavians go to the U.S. and actually get better, the financial ups and downs of Finnish skiing, and how Jasmi Joensuu’s consistent results paid off big-time—even if it meant having to handle the haters who think only podiums should count. There’s plenty of banter, some hot takes, and lots of insights for ski geeks, but honestly, it’s just a great listen if you love hearing what it really takes to do things differently and succeed.
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First race weekend of the season and its it came like driving straight into a wall. Norwegian are out to kill for the opening of the season, lots of exciting things happened the week end before the opening of the FIS Cross country World Cup in Ruka.
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The podcast is back in season mode and today we have the honor of receiving the last year's sprint revelation Jaume Pueyo. He gives us the insight of how the spanish skiers train in a very different way than norwegians and have manage to reach the highest level.We also discussed the exciting things happening with the season starting in beito. Tune in to hear all the latest.
Your Nb 1 nordic nordic podcast is back this time with the fastest skier/biathlete Einar Hedegart. He will be racing this week end as a biathlete in geilo and next week as a cross country skier in Beito. He gives us his key training sessions that makes him go so fast on skis. Tune in for some interesting insight a bit of biathlete roasting and some banter
This one is for the training Nerds ! Your nb 1 Nordic podcast is back and we bring back our favorite guest, Andrew Musgrave. We discuss the different training philosophy behind the WC top 10 results. What makes a different and what doesn't.
If you are interested in how we train, this one is for you, if yo are not this is going to be a heavy episode for you !
Your number 1 Nordic skiing podcast is back ! This time we delve into the controversy surrounding the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Mika shares the backlash received from both Russian and Western journalists, highlighting the polarized views on their stance. We had the honor to invite Skicross world champion and Olympic medalist Alex Fiva, he is also athlete representative at the FIS Council. He provides insights into the decision-making process regarding the inclusion of Russian athletes. Alex explains the structure and voting procedures of the FIS Council, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining neutrality in politically charged discussions. The conversation touches on the broader implications of sports and politics, the role of athlete representatives, and the importance of focusing on the sport itself. The episode concludes with a call for peace and the hope for a return to normalcy in the sporting world.
Your nb 1 nordic podast is back ! This time we discuss the hot topics happening this autumn with the possibility of russians coming back and mika meeting them in ramsau. Tune in for some hot discussions!!
Your nb 1 nordic skiing podcast is back !! This time we have a biathlete on the show, tune in for some roasting from both sides.
Your number 1 Nordic podcast is back and what a title is has ! Tune in to a banter rich podcast, where we discuss the latest developments after the FIS autumn meetings.
Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back ! This time we have the honor to have royalty on the show. Gabriel Gledhill tells us how a skier that ends up 56th on a World Cup can create a movement and have a voice in the sport. Tune in to the royal highness !
You nb 1 Nordic podcast is back ! This time we have a special episode where we hear about the interesting story of Sergei Volkov racing in Russia, will the sport be better with Russians ? Will they be with us at the Olympics ? Tune in to find out.
Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back and this time we discuss the latest adventures from the King of Trondheim, risking your life on rollerski races and making everyone ill in the ski tunnel in torsby, tune in for some good laughs !