Alison Mackie: Making the World Cup Look Like a Family Road Trip
19.03.2026 | 44 Min.
Jimmy and Mika somehow pulled off booking Alison Mackie—literally at the last minute—and she brings all the good vibes and killer stories from her breakout season on the World Cup. Alison dives into her crazy jump from being barely known to racking up top World Cup results, and shares what it’s actually like navigating the whirlwind of international racing as a young Canadian. You’ll hear about money struggles, travel chaos, surviving road trips, what it really costs to race at the top level, and why the World Cup is both a dream and a grind for North Americans.
The crew also gets into big topics: racing traditions, the infamous Holmenkollen 50K, struggles with federation funding, and why sometimes you just have to break the “no candy before dinner” rule.
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Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
Holmenkollen 50k Debrief - Fog, breakaways and race interference
14.03.2026 | 21 Min.
Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back for the debrief of one of the biggest race of the season the 50k in holmenkollen. The first ever 50k with women and men racing simultaneously ! Hedegart is becoming a GOAT, KOT doing kot tings, Frida being a tank everything was in for a good debrief. Tune in to hear our take on the whole thing.
Drammen World Cup Debrief - Concussion, tactics and excitement
12.03.2026 | 1 Std. 18 Min.
Your number-one Nordic skiing podcast is back—this time diving straight into the thrills of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.
Drammen delivered its trademark chaos: sprint mayhem, elbows everywhere, and yellow cards flying like confetti and a sad day for the GOAT of skiing to be carried off the track.
Tune in for sharp insights, questionable jokes, and the usual banter-laden debrief—because if Drammen brings the fireworks, we’ll happily bring the commentary.
Lahti World Cup Debrief - Yellow cards, slush and chaos
08.03.2026 | 25 Min.
Your nb 1 nordic skiing podcast is back, this time we discuss the FIS Cross country World Cup from Lahti. Today we have the honor of being joined by Benni Moser who was close to being an MVP this weekend. Chaos happened in the sprint and yellow cards were distributed all aboard. Tune in to your usual insights and banterous debrief.
Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget: The long game master
05.03.2026 | 57 Min.
Norwegian cross-country star Martin Løwstrøm Nyengät has got a wild ride to share. He wasn’t some child prodigy winning every junior race, but through a mix of stubborn patience, plenty of setbacks, and some serious grind, he eventually landed Olympic medals and World Cup victories in his late 20s. We chat honestly about everything: weird mistakes they made learning the ropes, balancing family and training, handling brutal disappointments, and what it really takes to survive (and thrive) in the heart of Norway’s ski machine. You’ll hear about rest days that quickly turn into home renovation days, adjusting to dad life on the World Cup circuit, and the occasional friendly roast. If you want to know what makes Norwegian skiers tick, how the best bounce back after setbacks, and why Martin might be sneaky-fitter than anyone at the treadmill lab, don’t miss this episode! 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “SKIRIOUS PROBLEMS” ON: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138 RSS-Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US: Skirious Problems: https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems Mika Vermeulen: https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver James Clugnet: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
Skirious Problems is your backstage pass to the brilliantly unpolished world of elite cross-country skiing. Hosted by World Cup racers Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet, the show delivers a sharp mix of insider insight, chaotic travel tales, training drama, and the kind of brutally honest banter you only get from athletes who spend far too much time together on the road. The hosts aren’t afraid to voice strong opinions, roast each other, or poke fun at the quirks of their sport — all with a wink and a sense of humility.
What truly elevates the show, though, is the lineup of prominent guests who drop in: World Cup winners, rising stars, Olympic medalists, wax technicians with cult followings, and the occasional wild-card personality from outside skiing. Their stories bring depth, humor, and a fresh range of perspectives, whether they’re unpacking tense race moments, revealing team secrets, or debating the future of the sport.
With its mix of authenticity, sharp humor, and unfiltered athlete conversations, Skirious Problems offers a uniquely entertaining look at skiing life beyond the finish line — perfect for fans, athletes, and anyone who enjoys a good dose of organized chaos.
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