The Ski Racing Podcast

S7.E4. That Was Worth The Wait Oct 29, 2024

The 2025 season has already had it all, Brignone laying down a marker, Shiffrin showing she is still human on her way to the magic 100, the mens race was an all Norwegian affair, with Steen Olsen getting his first WC GS win, Odermatt with a DNF, oh and the return of the GOAT in new colours... Orange although the record spectator numbers indicate the Austrians still count Hirscher as their own. Listen. Watch. Play.

S7.E3. How Is It Solden Already Oct 23, 2024

Well here we go! Solden baby! Only a few days away the start of the 2024/5 World Cup season is here! Athletes are ready and so are the fans, it's going to be an epic season!! MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP TO THE PREDICTIONS LEAGUE Ed and Ben are joined by Marc Telling to chat through this iconic race and what to expect from the Worlds Best. Make sure you are subscribed!! Let's GOOOOOO Listen. Watch. Play.

S7.E2. Funding Oct 03, 2024

Talking all things funding with a British flavour. Mark Quinn of Quinn Estates joins Ed and Marc Telling to discuss the funding issues faced across the British Ski Team and how its a similar problem for many teams. Listen. Watch. Play. Share and Subscribe

S7.E1. Summer Catch Up Sep 18, 2024

With the first World Cup less than 50 days away we are back for season 7!!! Hirscher is back...wait what Braathen is now Brazilian... wait what Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E23. One Last Hurrah Apr 02, 2024

And with that the 2024 season comes to a close. Ed, Ben and Marcel give the season a debrief (stayed on point most of the time), the highs and lows as well as thoughts for the 2025 season. Thanks for listening and playing along on the Predictions League (thanks to Gareth for collating and putting the forms together!)... its been a blast. Until next season... its bye for now! Listen. Watch. Play. Oh make sure you rate the pod if you haven't already done so!

S6.E22. Who is the REAL Champ Mar 25, 2024

With the World Cup Finals all done and dusted its time to reveal the real winner in of the Alpine World Cup tour... who will win the Crystal Goblet... Tune in and find out, oh and we of course look back at how the last races of the season unfolded. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E21. Tech Races At Finals... Tick Mar 18, 2024

Not long to go now and the season end is round the corner, but the athletes at World Cup Finals are putting on a show, the snow conditions might be less than optimal but the racing hasn't disappointed... But with the biggest, most important title still up for grabs, The Ski Racing Podcast Predictions League Crystal Tumbler, now is not the time to miss you picks! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E20. Åre You Going To Miss The World Cup Mar 13, 2024

Åre, the last stop on the regular World Cup tour done and dusted, plenty of action to sink our teeth into before the World Cup Finals, coming up over the next two weekends. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E19. Aspen Kvit & Everything Inbetween Mar 05, 2024

Gut-Behrami in on Globe winning form at the moment and she backed that up with some big results in Kvitfjell and the men were finishing off the 2nd US tour trip in style. Odermatt is being pushed to new levels but still has the answers... Laurie Taylor announces himself with a WC top 10. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E18. Winter Returns In Cali Feb 28, 2024

Winter is back, from the cancelled races in Italy due to mega snowfall leaving the women raceless this time, the men were in Palisades Tahoe for a couple of sensational races for the men, Odermatt stayed undefeated and River with his first ever WC podium on home snow, to Feller and his massive stones the next day! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E17. Svindal Schuss Feb 19, 2024

Big team in for this one, Marc Telling joins Ed, Ben and Marcel tp add his expert opinion on a warm weekend in Crans Montana for the women, as well as the proper wintery conditions over in Norway for the last of the mens speed races before WC finals. Getting a little sidetracked at times whilst discussing racer fatigue and how to get the best out of athletes in bad conditions, we finish up with our thoughts on the races coming up on tour this weekend. Listen. Watch. Share.

S6.E15. Banskdeu Feb 13, 2024

With the cancellation of one of the mens races in slalom due to athletes forgetting their snorkels, Ed and Ben chat through some impressive racing from the women in Andorra, with no Shiffrin or Vlhova who was going to step up, Odermatt stays undefeated and with all the injuries we discuss the options for FIS... Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E15. Leave Cortina Alone Feb 01, 2024

So much to discuss from the weekend, and we have a real pro with us this week, Ben was away skiing so we found a suitable replacement of multiple OLY and Ski Sunday queen, Chemmy Alcott. Much has been said about Cortina this weekend, maybe more from the media and fans than the racers themselves so we have to get into that! Water skis needed in Garmisch and then Gut-Behrami's performance in Kronplatz... You know what to do... Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E14. The Classics Jan 25, 2024

Lots of World Cup racing to look back, we've crowned a new King of Kitzbuhel, Jasna had mixed headlines from return to form results to season ending injuries, the GS in Schladming was an exhibition from Odermatt when he was up against it and the slalom was Schlad...minging with all the rain... Plus GB's results from the Youth Olympics are up there with some of the most exciting performances over the last week or so! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E13. The One With Nick Fellows Jan 15, 2024

Busy pod this week! Plenty to sink our teeth into with a very eventful Wengen and a top quality Altenmarkt-Zauchensee! Huge performances and high profile injuries... But Nick Fellows joins us this week to cast his expert eye over the action and also brings us up to date with his new role at FIS and as the Director of FIS TV what he has in store for the world of not just alpine ski racing but winter sport. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E12. Kranjska Boden Jan 08, 2024

Tough weather conditions on both the mens and the womens races this weekend but the racing certainly lived up to the billing. The racers needed to stay in the racing line to be fast this weekend, Ed, Ben and Marcel find themselves straying off piste on more than one occasion in this one. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E11. So Long 2023 Jan 02, 2024

Lots of racing over the festive period to get our teeth into, but we had to start with Ryding's podium! Yet more Shiffrin and Odermatt domination on tour, plus Marcel has some insight into the Austrian Ski Team woes. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E10. Races Galore Dec 18, 2023

Finally a pod fully stacked with racing to review. 5 races on the mens side 2 on the womens, surprises a plenty from men and women. This is not an episode to miss. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E9. More Cancellations Plus Ed's First Rants Dec 12, 2023

Cancellations continue to plague the World Cup, but thankfully we got 2 womens speed races under our belts. Whilst on the mens tour the GS got away and the slalom was cancelled and Ed gets to rant not once but twice! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6.E8. Oh Canada Dec 04, 2023

Yet more disappointment on the mens World Cup tour, but the women went toe to toe and put on a show over in Tremblant, Canada. The weather did its best to spoil things but the racing was epic... Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E8. The One With Mike Janyk Nov 27, 2023

Something a bit different from us this week, no Marcel but this week Ben and Ed are joined by Canadian super star Mike Janyk! Talking about life on the World Cup tour, retirement and his new book, Go To The Start, a look into life as one of Canada's top Alpine racers. Plus we look back at a tough as nails race at Killington, where Gut-Behrami made it 2 from 2 on the GS tour and Shiffrin made it 90 WC wins taking the victory on home snow. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E7. Gurgl'ing Nov 20, 2023

Another no go for Zermatt-Cervinia doesn't dampen the spirits on the pod this week. Gurgl was a brilliant addition to the World Cup calendar. Feller looks to be back, and the Brits were on fire! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E6. Return Of Vlhova Nov 14, 2023

Wow what a place Levi is, and the women were on fire as much as the scenery! Vlhova has come to play this season with some stellar skiing, but couldn't walk away with the double... Still no racing for the men this year and still no racing on the Zermatt-Cervinia downhill course... will the women have more luck this coming weekend? Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E5. Time For Non Stop Racing Nov 07, 2023

After a week away from the racing we are back and now it feels like its non stop between now and the end of the season. The women and in Levi for double Slalom and men are, fingers crossed, are going to get to race in Zermatt-Cervinia for a World Cup first as we cross boarders in a World Cup. Dont forget to get your picks in for this weekends Predictions League. Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E4. Solden Baby Oct 30, 2023

Racing returns to the World Cup, well for the women at least! And what a welcome return it was, the women put on a show for the thousands of spectators that made it up on the Saturday. Plenty of other stories to cover in this episode, Lucas Braathen's shock retirement, Ragnhild Mowinckel's DQ, Felix Neureuther's comments on ideas to reduce carbon footprint for ski racing, plus more! Listen. Watch. Share.

S6. E3. Solden Is Here Oct 24, 2023

Well, well, well, ski racing is back on our TV's this weekend and we are ready for the new season, training is behind them and now its time to get down to business... Can anyone get the better of Shiffrin or Odermatt this weekend??? Make sure you sign up to the Predictions League again this season! Listen. Watch. Play.

S6. E2. Pre Season Take 2 Oct 17, 2023

With less than 2 weeks till the season opener, Marc Telling joins Ed Drake to continue the build up to 2023/24 winter.

S6. E1. Season Preview Sep 26, 2023

Season 6 of The Ski Racing Podcast is underway. Ed, Ben and Marcel have been back behind the mic and looking forward to the upcoming season. With a month to go until the start of the 2023/24 World Cup tour its time to sharpen those edges and wax those skis in preparation for the return of the Predictions League! Make sure you give us a follow and review if you haven't already!

S5. E17. Finals Mar 20, 2023

What a season it has been and the World Cup Finals didnt disappoint, huge performances when the pressure was on and mega performances when there was nothing on the table. The Ski Racing Podcast Predictions League has come to its conclusion... Thanks to all those that played along, it wouldn't be the same without you! We are doing a season review next week so make sure you don't miss that episode. Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E16. 87 Baby Mar 12, 2023

Shiffrin equals and then surpasses Stenmark's record victories on the World Cup. History was written of the last 2 races on the womens tour as the record tumbled after Shiffrin dismantled the field on both GS and Slalom skis. Odermatt was pushed to the limit and still came out on top in a GS double header in Slovenia. World Cup finals start on Wednesday... Get entering the predictions league ASAP! Listen. Watch. Share.

S5. E15. Stormy Speed Mar 06, 2023

Conditions tested the Worlds best last weekend, history was made, titles were decided and athletes booked themselves a ticket to World Cup Finals. Lots to discuss, sit back, relax and listen to the the 3 of us ramble on as the season draws to a close. Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E14. American Adventure Feb 28, 2023

Palisades Tahoe, where to start... Awesome job just being able to get the races away with all that snow, and the athletes didnt disappoint. The women were in action in Crans Montana with there own weather challenges. No Ben or Marcel this week, I'm sure they are away setting up a T-shirt factory... You all know why (my social media inbox is filled up with your lovely messages!!), So we have upgraded the team for this week! Marc Telling coaching big brain and non other than Mr Ski Racing, Nick Fellows. Now resist the urge to listen to this one at double speed as its a long'un, but there was so many interesting stories. Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording. Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E13 World Champs Feb 20, 2023

What a two weeks of racing at Courchevel Meribel 2023. Highlights of the champs... got to be the Canadian performances?!? Maybe the Kristoffersen second run in the slalom? AJ Ginnis in the slalom? Bassino's super G run? Pinturault stepping up? So many good things! Let us know what you think, Listen. Watch. Play

S5.E12. Stenmark Holds On Jan 31, 2023

After another hectic racing schedule, we lead with the incredible run that Shiffrin is on, skiing at her best, well if not at then certainly close to it. Closing in on Stenmark's long held record, which stands intact... for now. Odermatt is back with a bang, Meilard bossed the last GS before World Champs but is it enough to get the better of Odermatt when he returns to the GS tour? Oh and Clement Noel finally found 2 runs! Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E11. The Ice Is BACK Jan 22, 2023

Welcome back to the World Cup ice, its been far too long! Cortina was in all its splender over the long weekend even if the windy conditions shortened one of the races. Kitzbuhel didnt disappoint either. The first DH in particular was epic and then what can you say about the slalom, apart from, The Rocket was back at it again! Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E10. Wintery Wengen & Tough St. Anton Jan 16, 2023

A shortened Wengen still produced the goods! Kilde is at the absolute peak, Slalom courses and tough conditions over in St. Anton for the women where we saw vintage Brignone. Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E9. 82... Eighty Who Wants A T - Shirt Jan 09, 2023

Records, Racing, Snow, Austria, T-shirts and Predictions. What more could you ask for? Well if you were asking for an extra guest you're in luck, Ed, Ben and Marcel are joined by Paul Telling this week. Plenty of racing to digest on this episode, it might be a long one but its not one you're going to want to miss! Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E8. Bormi'ohdamn And Shiffrinville Jan 02, 2023

Was that the toughest Bormio we've seen? Semmering needs to be re branded to Shiffrinville. Matthias Mayer retires with immediate affect... did any one see that one coming? Did I forget to plug my microphone in? I can't remember, apologies if the sounds is a bit pants! Leave us a review and rate the pod if you get a chance. Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E7. How Many Races? Dec 19, 2022

Where to start... Got to be with Sofia Goggia, straight out of a Hollywood script! Kilde was on fire in Val Gardena but him DNF'ing in GS 1 and then opting out of GS2, has Kilde already waved the white flag on the overall chase? Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E7. Lessons Dec 12, 2022

Odermatt delivered a sermon in the GS, Braathen schooled the slalom field. Sendy Wendy wins again! 2 on the bounce whilst Bassino keeps the home fans happy with a stylish performance to take her first win of the season. Head to the Instagram or Facebook for this rounds Predictions Form Listen. Watch. Play.

S5.E6. Goggia wins 2 from 3 and Americas adopted son does the double Dec 06, 2022

The women have finally got the speed skis on and it looks like we are in for a very tight speed season! But on the mens tour Kilde and Odermatt have hit the ground running with the rest needing to find some speed fast...

S5.E5. WENDY HOLDENERRRRRRR Nov 28, 2022

Sendy Wendy has done it!!! She must have wondered if it would ever happen! Plenty to sink our teeth into, Lake Louise's final call and it was at its very best and Killington managed to get the races away with some tricky conditions! Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E4. Winter Is Here... Shiffrin Double Trouble Nov 21, 2022

Racing is back after a month of warmer temps causing havoc with the World Cup schedule, Levi didn't disappoint and neither did Shiffrin, is this the start of the return of the Shiffrin of old? The women through caution to the wind, plenty to sink our teeth into as well as looking to the races this weekend, Killington for the Women and the Men strap on the long skis in Lake Louise... Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E3. Levi'ts Be 'Aving You Nov 16, 2022

We are back and so is the snow, after a few extra weeks away World Cup racing is back and we are up in the frozen north as it Levi time again, the women are back in action for double slalom.... Link in bio to enter the predictions league.... You know what to do.

S5. E2 Is Odermatt Unstoppable? Oct 24, 2022

Talking all things Solden... With the womens race cancelled due to bad weather, Ed and Marcel are joined by special guest Paul Telling from Team Evolution to dissect the action from the opening World Cup of the 2022/23 World Cup Season. With only 1 race this weekend and 72.9% of players picking Odermatt for the win (thanks Gareth!) its looking congested at the top of the podcast Predictions League! Listen. Watch. Play.

S5. E1 Solden Baby Oct 13, 2022

We are backkkkkkk... Its that time of the season already, with World Cup ski racing about to make a welcome return to our screens, its time to look ahead to whats in story for the curtain raiser that is Solden. Plus we dip into some of the big stories across the summer, retirees, a certain new ski brand on the scene and the return of The Ski Racing Podcast Prediction League. Don't forget to follow us on socials, just search for The Ski Racing Podcast, to keep up to date! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4. E18 World Cup Finals Already Mar 22, 2022

How is it that time of the season already! World Cup Finals have been and gone in Meribel, Courchevel and they were awesome, drama right to the end of the season! Listen to this penultimate episode of the season as we round up The Ski Racing Podcast Predictions League, we will be uploading the results onto social media on the 23rd, but they have been announced during this episode. Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E17 Åre You Kidding, Raposo In Slovenia Mar 14, 2022

With the season coming to a close we look back at Åre and Kranjska Gora, as the regular World Cup tour finishes with athletes looking for one last result to either take them to World Cup Finals in France or make the long summer training months a hell of a lot easier! Get your predictions in on our website before its too late! Racing start on the 16th! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4. E16. Kvitzerheide Mar 08, 2022

Lots to catch up on with the season drawing to a close! Crystal Globes being dished out and hotting up, the races are coming thick and fast again, so keep an eye on our social channels with the Podcast League entry info! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E15 Oly, Oly, Oly, Olympic Games Feb 23, 2022

The circus doesn't stop! with the men and women in action this weekend, we look at what were an eventful Winter Olympic Games and our thoughts on the rest of the season! Don't forget to enter your picks on our website for the upcoming races! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E14. Dont Gar-Missch The Olympics Feb 04, 2022

With the main players at the Olympics we chat through the Garmisch speed races for the women and then preview the main event for 2022... The Beijing Olympics. Sorry no league for the Olympic Games as I'll be working throughout the Games means no time to keep track of it all!! Listen. Watch. Play. Don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel for more Olympic content, just search for The Ski Racing Podcast

S4.E13. Nothing To See Here Jan 26, 2022

Some British guy did something good, oh and there was some other racing at the weekend. Last set of racing coming up this weekend before the Olympic Game, the women are in action in Garmisch for Downhill and Super G. Head over to the website to enter. Listen. Watch. Play,

S4.E11 Weng Is Odermatt Going Stop Winning Jan 17, 2022

Wengen didn't disappoint did it??! 4 crazy days of racing for so many different reasons on the mens tour, while the women did battle in Zauchensee where the drama continued with Goggia ending her downhill winning streak in brutal fashion... Coming up this weekend is KITZBUHEL!!! Double DH and Slalom, then its off to Schladming after the women put on a good show a week ago. The women head over to Cortina for their iconic speed series. DH and SG are not to be missed. Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E11 Women On The Mens Hills And Adelboden WITH Fans Jan 11, 2022

The women put on a series of mega performances on iconic World Cup venues, showing that these tough tracks bring out the some of the best ski racing we have seen all season. Plus Adelboden with fans! Hollywood would have been proud with the story that was written as the underdog won against all the odds in the Slalom. Racing continues to come thick and fast, for the men is off to Wengen Thurs 13th SG Fri 14th DH Sat 15th DH Sun 16th SL The women are in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee Sat 15th DH Sun 16th SG Get your picks in before racing on Thursday, Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E10 Zargreb S*** Show Jan 06, 2022

Zargreb... what more do I need to say?

S4.E9 Races For Days Dec 30, 2021

With the Pod being unable to keep up with the FIS World Cup schedule, we are playing catch up! Grab a festive drink and settle in as Ben and Ed catch up with the mega programme pre Christmas plus the banging races of Bormio and Lienz! Get your picks in for Zargeb soon, the women race on Tuesday the 4th of Jan and the men the following day on the 5th! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4. E8. Big Performances In Val D + Gut - Behrami Back On Top Dec 13, 2021

Odermatt continues his Stella form taking the win in Saturday's GS while Noel schools the rest of the World Cup field on his home hill. Gut-Behrami showed Goggia that she isn't going to have it all her own way as the women return to European snow in St. Moritz in the first of 2 SG races, the second didnt go as planned as Brignone finds her way back to the top step of the podium. Ryding starts the season with an exceptional start to this Olympic season finishing in 5th. Crazy race schedule before Christmas coming up Men Fri 17th SG Val Gardena Sat 18th DH Val Gardena Sun 19th GS Alta Badia Mon 20th GS Alta Badia Wed 22nd SL Madonna di Campiglio Women Sat 18th DH Val d'Isere Sun 19th SG Val d'Isere Tue 21st GS Courchevel Wed 22nd GS Courchevel Those of you playing in the prediction league need to enter ALL picks before the start of the race on Friday... Listen. Watch. Play.

S4. E7. Goggia Sends A Message And Kilde Is Back Dec 06, 2021

Where to start... Got to be Goggia, claims 3 wins and the clean sweep in Lake Louise, whilst Odermatt and Kilde battled it out in the SGs, then Kilde backed up his return from injury with a big win the one and old DH after the second race was cancelled due to high wind... Coming up this weekend the women have double SG from St. Moritz and the men have a GS as well as the first slalom in this Olympic season. Get your predictions in by the start of the first race on Saturday morning. Listen. Watch. Play.

S4. E6. North America Is Back Nov 29, 2021

North America has returned to the World Cup tour after a year away due to Covid, both men and women had their fair share of weather issues with storms in both Lake Louise and Killington. Lots of racing to get your heads around this coming week, men are in Beaver Creek for double Super G and double Downhill starting on Thursday. Whilst the women take over from the men in Lake Louise for double Downhill and a Super G. Get your predictions in quick!! Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E5. Vlhova Queen Of The Reindeer Nov 23, 2021

Vlhova starts the slalom season with a bang and sends a message to the rest of the World... Ed and Marcel pick out the best bits from Levi, the Predictions League starts to take shape, plus a look ahead to the action on offer this weekend. Predictions must be in BEFORE the start of the first race this weekend which actually starts on FRIDAY. Men are in Lake Louise for DH, DH, GS Women are in Killington for GS, SL Listen. Watch. Play.

S4.E4 Nov 16, 2021

Well... The Parallel, I feel like there are only so many times you can defend it! Fresh faces on the podiums for 5 out of the 6 between the men and women! But this weekend will be remembered for the piste more than the result for many. Back to classic slalom event this coming weekend where the women are in action over in Finland for the beautiful Levi double slalom competition. Listen. Watch. Share

S4. E3. The Parallel Nov 09, 2021

To parallel or not to parallel that is the question... and for many, to not parallel is the option. Ed, Ben and Marcel discuss how many of the Worlds best will not be competing. Plus apologies for the lack of a leaderboard after Solden, it is all up and running again, make your predictions before Saturday to join the league, head to www.theskiracingpodcast.com to enter.

S4.E2 Solden Recap Oct 26, 2021

What an opening weekend to the World Cup tour. The Women and Men didn't disappoint. Shiffrin kicked off the season where most have come to expect with a W... 70 World Cup wins now to her name, but she was pushed all the way by Lara Gut-Behrami. Odermatt, took the honours on Sunday in an extremely tight race, the podium seperated by a tenth of a second and it was less than a second covering the top 10. Ed, Ben and Marcel recap the highs and lows before Marcel shares his wisdom of how to improve the pod... Let us know what you think!

S4.E1 Solden Time Oct 17, 2021

Welcome to Season 4! Ski racing is back and we kick of as ever with the curtain raiser that is Solden GS. Women on the 23rd and men on the 24th of October. Ed, Ben, Marcel and Luke are back talking all things ski racing! The predictions league is back with support from Powderhound, Croft Watches, Ski Bartlett, Level Gloves and more! Prizes for the Predictions League are seriously impressive, make sure you enter every week to be in with a shout at the end of the season. Visit www.theskiracingpodcast.com for all the details! Listen. Watch. Play.

S3.E26 Season Review Apr 08, 2021

With the World Cup season over, we look back at the highs and lows of an eventful season? From athletes and nations that impressed to under performers, what we would do if in charge of FIS plus more general World Cup funny moments! Thanks for listening, if you have enjoyed what we have put out this season, lets us know and leave a review from where you download the pod!

S3.E25 Lenzerheide Finals Mar 22, 2021

The boys are back, to review a strange end to the season, speed races all cancelled, Pinturault and Vlhova pick up the Big Globe. Gut-Behrami strangely skis out amidst rumours of safety or protest. With a shoutout to the Brits with Guest and Major finishing the season on a high.

S3.E24 Odermatt On The Charge & Vlhova Recovery Mar 15, 2021

Charlie Raposo joins Ed and Marcel, as we look back at Pinturault's tricky weekend which has let Odermatt take the lead in the GS standings and in with a good shot at the Overall title. Whilst Vlhova puts herself back in the driving seat after taking a win plus the recovery of the season to score big in the chase for the Womens Overall.

S3. E23. Saalbach, Jasna And Shiffrin Mar 08, 2021

What a great weekend of racing, from Odermatt's domination of the SG to Shiffrin's winning Slalom run to Shiffrin's questions of the Slovakian course crews supposed delaying tactics! What did you guys think? Legit delay or underhand tactics?? Share far and wide!

S3. E22 Brutal Bansko And Injuries In Italy Mar 01, 2021

Crammed a lot onto this pod! We chatted about Bansko and how blaming ski manufacturers is creeping into the racers narrative, plus we have to talk about injuries again after 2 horrendous crashes for the ladies in Val di Fassa for the Ladies, which lead us back to the question of how safe ski racing is and what can be done... Let us know what you think and give us a share and like!

S3.E21. Reverse The Top 15??? Cortina Round Up Feb 22, 2021

The tech events brought the champs to a close. We cover the unorthodox decision FIS took to only reverse the top 15 on the second run! Liensberger's crushing slalom win, a surprise mens GS podium and the tightest of margins for Lara Gut-Behrami to take another gold. With a turbulent champs coming to an end we talk through our highs and lows, as well as some of yours, plus a look to the next World Cups which are just around the corner.

S3. E20. Dont Get Me Started On The Parallel Feb 17, 2021

The Parallel...... what the hell was going on there, we try and figure out exactly what happened between Ed's rants! Plus a look back at the Alpine Combined events that seemed like they happened a week ago with this condensed schedule. Plus a look at whats left to be decided in Cortina as the World Champs draw to an end. Give us a like and a share, this is not one to miss!

S3.E19 World Champs Pt.1 Feb 14, 2021

Finally we have some racing to discuss from the World Championships in Cortina! With the speed races all completed the Austrian double on the men and Swiss double on the womens side are the headline stories... But is it the German team that is making all the headlines? Alpine Combined starts tomorrow, and we look ahead to the Parallel, both individual and the Team events on the horizon.

S3. E19 Garmisch + World Champs Feb 07, 2021

Some more warm weather affected the mens speed races in Garmisch but thankfully the races managed to go ahead. Ed, Ben and Marcel look ahead to the opening races of the World Champs in Cortina. The World Champs Predictions Mini League is underway, make sure you keep an eye on our social media channels to make sure you don't miss out on entering. The top prize is a World Cup bib!

S3.E18 Chamonix Garmisch Feb 01, 2021

Tricky weather had a say in all the racing this time out, Chamonix was warm and wet, meaning it was back to salt city, giving the athletes a tough time dealing with rapidly worsening conditions, whilst the women had their programme change to double SG after rain put a stop to any training runs in the originally scheduled DH. Plus a quick look ahead to selection conundrums for the World Champs with the likes of Austria, Switzerland and Italy having to whittle the slalom teams down to just 4 athletes.

S3.E17 Kitz, Crans, Kron And Scladming Jan 28, 2021

After a big few races, we look back at the most famous of Downhills, Kitzbuhel... from crashes to winners, we also have interviews with the chief medic on site and Hannes Trinkl on how we can get away from huge crashes. Goggia does double Downhill wins in Crans Montana, Worley wins in Kronplatz and Schwarz stands on the top step again... Lets us know what your highlights of the races were, Listen. Watch. Play.

S3.E16 Flachau & Kranjska Jan 18, 2021

It might have been flat but the racing wasn't. The men delivered over in Flachau, whilst the women tackled a very ice Kranjska Gora. From first time winners to discipline domination, this weekend had it all. Dont forget to join in in the Powderhound Predictions League. 40 points on offer this weekend, men have not 1 but 2 Downhills in Kitzbuhel and a Super G, the women are in Crans Montana for the same... Plus the night Slalom in Schladming for the men and the womens GS in Kronplatz! Busy busy busy, still if you have time we'd appreciate a share!

S3.E15 Flachau Jan 13, 2021

Ed, Ben and Marcel jump on to discuss the womens night slalom from Flachau and to chat through the plan for the seemingly ever changing schedule and make some predictions! The women are still racing double GS in Kranjska Gora and the men are now racing double Slalom in Flachau... Hopefully these are the last changes!! Don't forget to get your picks in for the Predictions League!

S3.E14 Ryding Adelboden & St Anton Jan 10, 2021

The pod of pods is here, the main man Dave Ryding joins us to talk us through his World Cup podium! After a tough start to the season hear what Dave has to say after an epic day of racing. Paul Telling joins us to look back over an eventful race series, we talk through Adelboden's relentless piste, St. Anton's gruelling speed test for the ladies, plus we discuss why there were so many injuries this time out. Paul plays 'Getting To Know You' and we get our predictions in for the next stop on the tour... Its time for the men to head to Wengen and the women to Kranjska Gora... What is your prediction??

S3.E13 Zagreb Jan 06, 2021

Back to the usual suspects on the Pod this week, Ed, Ben and Marcel chat through a rainy Zagreb and the tough conditions that pushed the worlds best to the limit... Ben plays 'getting to know you' and get goes off on a few rants! Before we look forward to the next races, for the men is two GS's and a slalom in Adelboden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the women are in St. Anton for DH and SG on Saturday and Sunday before heading over to Flachau for night slalom. Please share and like where every you download us from! Every bit helps...

S3.E12 Bormio & Semmering Dec 31, 2020

Graham Bell joins Ed and Marcel to look back at one of the best races in history... Bormio downhill! Ryan Cochran-Seigle demolished the field and picked up his first World Cup Victory, Michelle Gisin also takes her maiden WC win, whilst Shiffrin continues her return to the top, picking up her 100th WC podium... Graham plays 'getting to know you', talks Dancing on Ice and we look forward to Zagreb for both Women and Men... Lets go, like, share and let us know what you think!!!

S3.E11 Val D, Val G, Atla & Madonna Dec 23, 2020

With the pre Christmas World Cup push over, we have lots to look back at... Val d'Isere for Ladies speed, Val Gardena, mens speed plus GS and Slalom from Alta Badia and Madonna! From first time podiums to safety issues, we have you covered... And a look ahead to whats coming up after Christmas, it maybe a different Christmas for most, but thankfully the World Cup tour rolls on! Keep up to date with us, follow, share and like! Merry Christmas!!

S3.E10 Val D'Isere & Courchevel Dec 14, 2020

This week the pod welcomes back the voice of ski racing Nick Fellows as well as Marcel Mathis to look back over an extraordinary weekend of racing. Mauro Caviezel takes his first WC win, Martin Cater of Slovenia wins the DH from bib 41 and Mikaela Shiffrin takes an emotional fist win in nearly a year in the second GS from Courchevel. Nick takes part in 'Getting to Know You' and we look ahead to the manic pre Christmas programme. How did you get on in The Ski Racing Podcast in association with leading mountain lifestyle brand Powderhound?? Don't forget to get your picks in for the next set of races! Listen, like and share.

S3.E9 Santa Caterina Review+Val D & Courch Preview Dec 07, 2020

S3.E9 Santa Caterina Review+Val D & Courch Preview by Ed Drake

S3.E8. Lech Review+Santa Caterina & St. Moritz Preview Nov 30, 2020

Mens and Womens parallel event was the name of the game on the previous stop on the World Cup tour. Marcel Mathis former Austrian WC medal winner is back to dissect the action, as well as take part in 'Getting to Know You', we talk ski safety plus a look ahead to this coming weekends racing where the women race double Super G in St. Moritz whilst the men race double GS in Santa Caterina after they stepped in to fill the void after Val d'sere's lack of snow cost them the chance to host on the Face de Belvarde. Make sure you subscribe to not miss an episode, give us a like, share and comment on wherever you download your podcast from. It all helps!!

S3.E7 Levi Review + Lech Preview Nov 23, 2020

Levi played host to the first slaloms of the season, join us as we look back at the highs and lows up in the arctic circle, where the women put on the short boards and did battle. With Shiffrin back on tour, will Vlhova have it all her own way? Plus Charlie Guest puts a smile on the faces of British ski racing fans... Listen, like and share! If you have the time give us a rating and comment wherever you get your podcast from.

S3.E6 Levi Preview Nov 16, 2020

World Cup racing is back and we have a belter of an episode for you. We are joined by former US Ski Team racer Warner Nickerson to dive into the upcoming womens double slalom from Levi, Finland, talk about how the US team is funded, our new 'getting to know you feature' and stories from the World Cup. It's also time to enter the podcast predictions league, send us your pick of who will end up on the top step of each race via email or through our socials. Plus our big news that we have a sponsor... Powderhound... a leading mountain lifestyle brand, the only destination for ski themed clothing, homeware, art and gifts check them out at Powderhound.london and use the discount code skipod10 for money off. Please give us a share and rate us from wherever you download your pod from, if you're feeling generous a review helps us out a lot!

S3.E5 Austrian Special Nov 06, 2020

Really excited to welcome Austrian World Cup womens coach Wolfgang Grabner, who joins myself and Marcel Mathis on this Austrian Special episode. Whilst many would see this as the pinnacle of his career, Wolfie also coached me on the British Ski Team... the true highlight!! We chat through the trials and tribulations facing the former powerhouse of World Cup skiing as well as laugh out loud anecdotes from his time coaching the both Marcel and Myself. Escape to the mountains with us for half an hour of exclusive insight into life in Lycra on the World Cup Tour. Listen, share and rate us wherever you download your podcast from.

S3.E4. Solden Review Oct 20, 2020

First race of the 2021 season is done, join myself and Ben Clark as we are joined by Olympian Finlay Mickel and Ski Bartlett owner Sally Bartlett, as we look back at the long awaited return of winter sports action. Bassino backed up last seasons form with an impressive performance while on the mens side, there is a new kid on the block... as the established athletes are pipped by new stars... also we discuss how us so called experts walk away with no points in the Predictions League, how did you fare?

S3.E3 Solden Preview Oct 12, 2020

With the opening GS races in Solden less than a week away, it's time to have a look ahead to whats in store, Ben and myself are joined by none other than Dave Ryding to cast an expert eye over the long awaited curtain raiser. Our race predictor is back for its second season, make sure you get your picks in for both the men and the women. Contact us on our socials or email theskiracingpodcast@gmail.com by 12pm BST, don't forget its just the winner you are choosing, you'll get 5pts if your racer wins, 3pts if they come second and 1pt if they are 3rd, your points will be added up over the winter season... where there will be prizes... As always please leave us a comment and rating wherever you download your podcasts from it does help us out!!

S3.E2 Markus Waldner Oct 08, 2020

Our first special episode of the season and its a belter, the Director of the mens World Cup, Markus Waldner talks to us about what to expect over the coming season. The new schedule, coronavirus testing, will we see fans on the World Cup, the banning (or postponement) of fluro wax, how World Cup racing isn't fair as well as tough talk on athletes complaining...

S3.E1. Season Preview Oct 07, 2020

We are back for season 3! With the first World Cup less than a fortnight away join myself and Ben as we take a run through of what to expect from this years tour who and what to keep an eye on! Make sure you give us a like and a share! and lets go...

S2.E23. Part 3 2020 Review May 05, 2020

The final programme to the 3 part 2020 Alpine World Cup Review, on this episode we are discussing how the Worlds best are dealing with Coronavirus and how that will impact summer plans, we take a closer look at the British World Cup Team and how they fared this winter, chat through athletes who decided to call time on their careers. Plus a what we are expecting to see in 2021... (fingers crossed!). A big thank you goes out again to the guys are Explore Impossible for shooting this on a days notice! As well as The Snow Centre for accommodating us! The 2020 review is also available as a podcast from your podcast app, just search for The Ski Racing Podcast, where you can listen back to any episodes you might have missed.

S2.E22. Part 2 2020 Review Apr 28, 2020

The Ski Racing Podcast continues to dissect the 2020 FIS Alpine World Cup at the Snow Centre after the Coronavirus brought the curtain down early this season. Join myself, Ben and Luke as we pick our races of the season, our stand out athlete performances of the season, plus we discuss the unexpected, the surprising package, as well as who left the season expecting more. Again big thanks to production company Explore Impossible for coming to shoot this. Also available as a podcast on Apple and Android, just search for 'The Ski Racing Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts, where you can listen back to any episodes through the season you might have missed.

S2.E21. Part 1 2020 Review Apr 21, 2020

With the winter season cut short, we managed to get together at The Hemel Snow Centre, before the lockdown to discuss an epic season of World Cup racing. In Part 1 of 3, myself, Ben and Luke focus in on the individual discipline globe winner and how Covid-19 may have given them a helping hand. Marcel Hirscher left some pretty big boots to fill, did any of the 2020 athletes really put their hand up to become the man to beat?? On the ladies side all the pre season talk was around Shiffrin and Vlhova, but it was Brignone who emerged victorious, showed a remarkable level of consistency in multiple disciplines but was it right place, right time?

S2.E20 The 2 Daves on Lockdown Apr 12, 2020

On this Special Lockdown Edition of the pod, I'm joined by two Dave's, Dave 'The Rocket' Ryding and Dave 'Smithers' Smith, the latter is a former British Ski Team Strength and Conditioning coach, who's list of accolades is longer than a set of slalom skis... Karate Black belt, former Scottish Athletics 400m runnner, former GB Bobsleigh athlete, 2009+2011 Para Rowing World Champ, London 2012 Paralympic GOLD medalist, now turned his attention to cycling... but still a huge World Cup alpine racing fan, we chat through 'The Rockets' season, the highs and lows, plus how Covid-19 is altering his summer prep, as well as the changing sporting landscape as we know it. Not one to miss! *Dave Ryding and myself will be hosting a live Instagram chat where you will be able to post your questions to the man himself... 7pm Sunday 19th BST, email your questions to theskiracingpodcast@gmail.com*

S2. E19 Kvitfjell Mar 09, 2020

With more weather issues hampering the 2020 World Cup tour, join myself and Ben as we look back at the only racing from this weekend, it was the mens Downhill in Norway, plus we discuss the last stop on the calendar as Corona Virus has brought the season to a premature end. With our own Podcast Predictions League to discuss and multiple Globes yet to be decided, this is an action packed episode.

S2. E18. Hinterstoder + La Thuile Mar 03, 2020

Join us for an action packed episode looking back at the tide shifting races for the men in Hinterstoder, the women brave racing in Italy plus we discuss the real possibility that Coronavirus will stop the World Cup tour in its tracks. Oh and see how we all got on in our league table of picks from this weekends World Cup winners....

S2. E17. Naeba + Crans Montana Feb 24, 2020

On this weeks pod... Its been a long trip for only one race for the men this weekend, slalom cancelled due to high winds but we did get a GS but in sub par conditions, whilst the women had perfect conditions they raced speed in Switzerland, Ben and I look ahead to this coming weekends racing, in Hinterstoder for men and La Thuile for the ladies. Also send in your picks for victors for all the World Cups this weekend and we will create a league... its 5pts for correctly naming the winner, 3pts if they are second and 1 point for 3rd place. You must have all your picks in by Thursday 12pm GMT. email theskiracingpodcast@gmail.com or tweet @theskiracingpo1 or instagram @theskiracingpodcast.

S2.E16 Saalbach + Kranjska Gora Feb 18, 2020

Catch up with the latest episode! Join myself, ski racing legend Finlay Mickel and Ambition Racing's Marc Telling, as I try to keep them inline whilst we look back at the latest World Cup action from last week, before looking ahead to the next stop on the tour, the men race tech in Japan and the women race speed in Crans Montana.

S2.E15 Chamonix + Garmisch + The Parallel GS Feb 10, 2020

Racing for the men and women has been slightly overshadowed by a little discontent from the best of the best on the World Cup tour! Join myself, Ben Clark and Luke Steyn as we look back at the mens racing in Chamonix and the womens events in Garmisch. We also get our teeth into an athlete backlash at the FIS due to safety concerns during the Parallel GS... Plus a look ahead to the upcoming mens speed races from Saalbach-Hinterglemm, whilst the women race tech in Kranjska Gora.

S2. E14 Rosa Khutor + Garmisch Feb 03, 2020

Listen up as we review a tough weekend of racing on the World Cup Tour, Ben and I discuss the only race for the Ladies from Rosa Khutor, the alpine Venue from the Sochi Olympics after bad weather saw the cancellation of the Downhill and the warm and wet weekend of racing in Garmisch for the men, plus a look forward to this weekends racing, the women are in Garmisch and the men head to Chamonix.

S2.E13 Wengen + Bankso + Kitz +Schladming Jan 29, 2020

The pod is back, join myself and Luke Steyn as we look back at a picturesque Wengen, a gruelling battle for the women in Bankso Bulgaria, plus Kitzbuehel in all its unrelenting glory and the most prestigious slalom on offer, Schladming! Before looking ahead to the womens racing in Rosa Khutor as well as the mens competitions from Garmisch.

S2.E12 Altenmarkt + Adelboden Jan 13, 2020

Right its a long one but a good one I promise!!! Join myself and my old faithful Ben Clark with special guest, the voice of ski racing, Nick Fellows as we take a look back through the World Cup action from Altenmarkt for the ladies, the titanic battle from the men in Adelboden, plus a look forward to the ladies races this weekend in Sestriere and its time for the classics to get underway for the men... It's Wengen!

S2.E11.SnowQueen Jan 06, 2020

Ben and I are back to talk though the epic battles from last weekends Snow Queen trophy competition from Zagreb plus a look ahead to the tricky ladies speed races in Altenmarkt, another night slalom in Flachau and the men are in action on the famous Swiss tech hill of Adelboden! Who will walk away victorious???

S2.E10 Bormio+Lienz Dec 31, 2019

What a weekend of racing, Shiffrin does the double in Lienz in some style as does Mr Paris taking double downhill in Bormio managing to tame the Selvio! Pinturault continues remarkable Alpine Combined streak, plus a look ahead to the Snow King and Queen trophy thats on offer this coming weekend in Zagreb, Croatia.

S2.E9 Val Gardena + Alta Badia Dec 24, 2019

After a tricky weather weekend for the women that saw all the races from Val d'Isere cancelled, we take a look back at the mens racing from Val Gardena and Alta Badia, plus a look ahead to the post Christmas events, the Women are in Lienz, Austria and the men are in Bormio, Italy.

S2.E8 Val D+St Moritz Dec 18, 2019

Discussing the hectic schedule for the ladies, racing Super G, Parallel Slalom in St. Moritz then into GS in Courchevel, Italians putting a real show of force on the World Cup scene. The mens programme was altered as FIS tried to second guess the weather gods, before cancelling the GS meant it was only the slalom skiers that got to take on La Face de Bellevarde...

S2.E8.LakeBeaverReview+ValD+StMoritzPreview Dec 10, 2019

What a weekend of racing, join myself and expert Ben Clark as we look back at some phenomenal speed races from North America from the men and women! Plus what to expect as the World's best cross the pond as the tour continues in Europe.

S2. E7 Lake Louise&Killington Review + Lake Louise&Beaver Creek Preview Dec 02, 2019

Join myself and Olympic downhiller turned Ski Sunday presenter Graham Bell as we take a look back at the World Cup racing from last weekend, the women were in Killington, USA and the men were on the big skis over in Lake Louise, Canada. Domination, injury comebacks, maiden victories, this episode has it all! Plus we look to the future as the tour rolls on next weekend, women head to Lake Louise for their first speed races of the season and the men are off to Beaver Creek...

S2. E6. Levi Review & Killington + Lake Louise Preview Nov 26, 2019

Join myself and former racer James Bennett as we take a look back at Shiffrin's record breaking 41st World Cup slalom win, Dave Ryding's rollercoaster of a day as well as Kristoffersen's return to the top step in World Cup slalom. Plus we look ahead to next weekend where the ladies tech tour rolls on to Killington, USA and its time for the men to dust off their long boards as we return to Lake Louise, Canada for the mens speed races.

S2. E5. Levi Preview Nov 18, 2019

The World Cup is back! This weekend sees the first chance for the slalom skiers to claim glory, up in Levi Finland. I am joined by PDS academy Director, Craig Robinson and Excel Race Academy Director, Brad Morgan. Who will take the top step, have your say, comment below.

S2. E4. Dave Ryding Special Nov 04, 2019

Join myself and Dave Ryding in this exclusive, behind the scenes look at the man who is putting British skiing back on the map. From his unorthodox background to podiums on World Cup. This is one not to be missed.

S2. E3. Sölden Review Oct 30, 2019

On this episode myself and Ben Clark are joined by Olympian Luke Steyn and GB GS World Cup racer Charlie Raposo fresh from competing in Sölden, take a look back at the action from the first World Cup of the season, where the Women and Men were trying to conquer Sölden.

S2. E2. Sölden Preview Oct 21, 2019

With the first race of the Alpine World Cup on the horizon it's Giant Slalom action for the Women and the Men on the Rettenbach, high up on the Sölden Glacier. Can Shiffrin pick up where she left off last season and who will lay down a statement of intent as the World Cup tour begins life without Marcel Hirscher...

S2. E1. Season Preview Oct 16, 2019

Welcome back to the first episode of the 2019/20 season of Alpine Racing. Join myself, ski racing oracle Ben Clark, Olympic slalom star turned GB coach Noel Baxter and director and coach of Team Evolution Paul Telling as we look ahead to this seasons tour, what to expect from Alpine's big hitters, regulation changes as well as our pics for the mens and womens Overall Globe.

Marcel Hirscher Retirement Special Sep 04, 2019

On this special edition podcast Myself, Ben Clark and Marcel Mathis discuss one of the worst kept secrets in sport... Marcel Hirscher's retirement from the World of Alpine racing, can anyone fill this boots? Will the Austrians be able to handle the pressure? Marcel Mathis gives his unique insite into the announcement as a previous team mate of the Austrian Super Star.

E20 World Cup Finals, Rants And Retirees Mar 20, 2019

On this episode, Ben, Luke Steyn, Marcel Mathis and I discuss the World Cup Finals, talk through yours and our World Cup'er of season. Find out the Court of Arbitration for Sport's final ruling on Stefan Luitz and the Oxygen Gate saga, plus according to my guests I take a trip to 'grumpy corner' and vent.... This is the last episode of the regular World Cup season for the podcast, there will be special episodes throughout the rest of the winter and then over the summer so make sure you subscribe so you will know when they drop! If you have enjoyed the podcast so far please rate us... but only if it'd 5*... seriously, but not really, but seriously!!!

E19 Last World Cup Before Finals & National Champs Frustrations Mar 12, 2019

E19 Last World Cup Before Finals & National Champs Frustrations by Ed Drake

E18 Kvitfjell Review, Money Where Your Mouth Is, Doping plus Weekend Preview Mar 05, 2019

This week Ben and myself are rounding up the action from Kvitfjell, where the men raced DH and SG, talking about how one athlete is putting his money where his mouth is by pledging winnings toward climate change and the usual previews of the up coming racing from this weekend, the women are in Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic and the men are in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, both competing in GS and SL. Also we are asking you, to email in with your stand out racer from the season and why, it can be anyone on the World Cup, email theskiracingpodcast@gmail.com

E17 Reviews, Previews, Double Cross-Blocking And Cancelled Races Feb 26, 2019

On this episode I am joined by my regular guest Ben Clark as well as special guests, Olympian Luke Steyn as well as Austrian World Cup GS racer Marcel Mathis who twice finished on the podium on the World Cup tour. We are discussing last weekends racing from Bankso and Crans-Montana, the Parallel City race from Stockholm, the upcoming racing of Rosa Khutor and Kvitfjell and our take on a couple of hot topics in the World of Alpine Racing, double cross-blocking and FIS not rescheduling cancelled races due to 'limited funds'... Let us know what you think??

E16 World Champs Review + Return To The World Cup Feb 18, 2019

With the World Champs done and dusted, we talk our highs and lows from Are, then its back to usual as racing gets back to the World Cup circuit. First, the Stockholm City Event, can The Rocket come away with GB's first ever World Cup win? Can Shiffrin topple Vlhova? As well as preview from this weekends women's Downhill and Alpine Combined from Crans-Montana Switzerland, whilst the men race, Alpine Combined, Super G and GS from Bansko, Bulgaria.

World Champs Special. Day 9, Womens GS Feb 14, 2019

The penultimate race for the Women at the World Championships, the first of 4 races back to back to close them out. Shiffrin goes into the GS as overwhelming favourite, can she live up to the billing? Can Worley retain her crown? Or can Vlhova or Rebensburg come out on top? It's all here... What are you waiting for? Listen up!

World Champs Special. Day 8 Team Event Feb 12, 2019

The Team Event, 4 athletes, 2 women, 2 men, race in 4 individual races, win and you get a point. Most points advances that nation... France were the reigning World Champions, Switzerland the reigning Olympic Champions, but who will claim the crown this time, can GB improve on their joint 5th from the Games? Find out right here.

World Champs Special. Day 6+7 Womens DH Mens AC Feb 11, 2019

Catch up with the action from the Women's DH and Lindsey Vonn's farewell race, as well as the tightly contested mens Alpine Combined, who will claim the best allrounder title? Pinturault goes in as favourite, with Marco Schwarz hot on his heals... will it ski to form or can a downhiller cause and upset and come away with the crown.

World Champs Special. Day 5, Mens DH Feb 09, 2019

Blue ribbon event at the World Championships, Mens Downhill. Some crazy weather conditions caused the organisers to lower the start and complete the race in controversial circumstances. Find out why a pre race favourite with bib 1 started at 46, how Svindal faired in his last ever race and who with take the title!

World Champs Special. Day 4, Womens AC Feb 08, 2019

Today was the 3rd opportunity to pick up medals at this season World Championships. The Women were in action in the Alpine Combined, one run of downhill followed by one run of slalom to hunt out the best allrounder and claim the second chance to become 2019 World Champion for the ladies. Vonn had her race skis on but would she race the slalom, no Shiffrin meant the competition was wide open, could Holdner retain her World Champs title from 2 years ago?

World Champs Special. Day 2, Mens Super G. Feb 06, 2019

Join me on this special episode of The Ski Racing Podcast. Giving you the highlights from the second day of the Alpine World Championships in Are, Sweden. It's the turn of the Men to get their campaign underway. Lots of athletes in contention with the racing being extremely tight in the build up. Find out how Svindal got on in his last ever Super G race. As well as a couple of interesting announcements from Hirscher and Shiffrin.

World Champs Special. Day 1, Women's Super G. Feb 05, 2019

Join me on this special episode of The Ski Racing Podcast. Giving you the highlights from the opening day of the Alpine World Championships in Are, Sweden. The women have been in action, racing Super G. Will Shiffrin continue her undefeated Super G form, can Goggia claim round of her comeback with a win or with the greatest skier of all time, Lindsey Vonn come out on top...

E15 World Championship Preview. The Ones To Watch Feb 04, 2019

Talking all things World Champs as we get underway from Are, Sweden. Ben and I take you through the ones to watch in each event from the first medal on offer which is the Women's Super G to the last medal available, the Men's Slalom. Which battling Brits to look out for and our take on Vonn's and Svindal's imminent retirement. Don't miss your guide to the World Championships.

E14 Kitzbuhel, Schladming, Garmisch Review + Maribor, Garmisch Preview Jan 30, 2019

What a weekend of racing, infamous Kitzbuhel didn't disappoint, Schladming was in fine fettle and Garmisch tested the mettle. This weekend of racing is why we love the World Cup tour! Ben and I discuss the incredible stories and look ahead to this coming weekend of racing, with the women in Maribor racing Slalom and GS and the men head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Downhill and GS action... The last World Cup before the World Championships in Are, Sweden.

E13 Review Of Wengen & Cortina Preview Garmisch, Kitzbuhel and Schladming Jan 24, 2019

On this packed episode Ben Clark and I are reviewing an enthralling Wengen and Cortina weekend of racing and looking forward to the most fierce downhill on the tour for the men in Kitzbuhel on The Streif, how the mens slaloms in Kitz and Schladming are shaping up along with the women's racing in Garmisch. Find out our take on Lindsey Vonn's comeback race and if this will be the last time we see her compete in World Cup.

E12 Adleboden Jan 14, 2019

Ben Clark and myself take a look back at the mens Giant Slalom and Slalom from last weekend, then we take a look forward at the Women's World Cup from Cortina D'Ampezzo and the Men's iconic World Cup from Wengen.

E11 Zagreb And Who Is The G O A T Jan 08, 2019

On this episode I am joined be Craig Robinson and Aaron Tipping, we are discussing last weekends racing from Zagreb, talking the Greatest Of All Time as well as a look forward to the women's racing from St. Anton and men's competition from Adelboden, where Craig has a lightbulb moment as to who will win the Giant Slalom on Saturday.

E10 Oslo City Dave Ryding Podium Jan 02, 2019

E10 Looking back at all the World Cup races that were held over the festive period as well as detailed look at Dave Ryding's second place performance at the City Parallel Slalom in Oslo as well as a look forward to the weekends slalom racing in Zagreb

E9 Val Gardena + Alta Badia Review Dec 19, 2018

After a packed Italian schedule, we take a look back at the mens competitions from Val Gardena and Alta Badia, also we take a closer look at the crash of Marc Gisin and we have more details on the Luitz Oxygen Gate situation. With more racing on the horizon we take a look forward to the men's and women's competitions from Austria, France and Italy

E8 Oxygen Gate Plus Reviews And Previews Dec 12, 2018

On this episode I am going by former World Cup downhiller Dougie Crawford, we are discussing the racing from last weekends women's competition from St. Moritz and men's from Val D'Isere as well as looking forward to the upcoming World Cup for the men in Val Gardena and Alta Badia. We are also delving into the hot topic that has developed over the last week of the use of oxygen cylinders in competition and with Stefan Luitz have his win from Beaver Creek taken away...

E7 Lake Louise+Beaver Creek Review&St Moritz+ Val D'Isere Preview Dec 05, 2018

On this episode I am joined by former British racer Scott McBain, as we discuss last weekends Women's and Men's World Cup racing in North America as well as looking forward to this weekend action, the women are racing in St. Moritz and the men are on the infamous Face de Bellevarde in Val D'Isere.

E6 Killington & Lake Louise Review + Lake Louise And Beaver Creek Preview Nov 29, 2018

During this weeks episode I am joined by 5 time Olympian and Ski Sunday presenter Graham Bell as we discuss the previous events from the Women and the Men's World Cups in Killington and Lake Louise and we preview the upcoming action for the World Cup competitions in Lake Louise and Beaver Creek!

E5 Levi Review Killington & Lake Louise Preview Nov 22, 2018

On this episode, I'll be catching up with the events from Levi, Finland after a gripping weekend of racing as well as taking a look forward at this weekends Giant Slalom and Slalom for the women from Killington in the US, plus the first outing for the Downhill and Super G skiers as the men start their campaign in Lake Louise Canada.

E4 Levi Preview Nov 11, 2018

During this episode my guests are Ben Clark and Paul Telling as we discuss the Women's and Men's World Cup Slalom, from Levi, Finland. Who will take the opening slalom of the season?