Trust us, this episode with Coletta Rydzek is loaded with honest talk, fresh gossip, and a ton of laughs. We kick things off diving into German ski culture: strict performance tests, old-school coaching styles, and how things are changing for the better (thanks to some Scandinavian influence and a little more flexibility). Coletta Rydzek opens up about her own journey, hitting her stride after a rocky start, and even shares what it was like to win her first World Cup with her brother cheering her on.

Of course, we also got some spicy rumors for you - dating drama in the athlete world, boyfriend talk, and a peek at what goes down on TikTok and at German ski camps. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered why biathlon is basically a religion in Germany or got confused by all these weird testing acronyms, you’ll want to stick around!

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Prepare Pop Corn, your hosts invite South-African skier Matt C Smith for an entertaining and full on argument about the quota allocation process for Olympic Games

In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guest Matt C Smith delve into the complexities of quota allocation in cross-country skiing, particularly in the context of the upcoming Olympics. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding small and large nations, the importance of relay events, and the role of media in promoting the sport. The dialogue emphasizes the need for systemic change in qualification standards and the importance of unity among nations to foster growth in the skiing community. Personal stories and experiences are shared, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of athletes from various backgrounds.

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Your nb 1 podcast is back ! This time we discuss all that has happened at the tour de ski, with the sucess of the austrian team and the new heat mass start format, here's for a classic episode with lots of blabbing, some good banter and as always some talks about Mika's knob.

We’ve got cross-country ski royalty in the house. Legendary Dario Cologna, who’s not just a four-time Tour de Ski winner but also a quadruple Olympic gold medalist and one of the biggest names Switzerland has ever produced.

We chat with Dario about everything: how he went from a small mountain village to the top of the podium, his insane comeback from injury right before the Olympics, and a few wild stories about broken skis and race-day crashes. You’ll also hear Dario’s honest take on how the sport has changed (including his thoughts on that controversial 5k mass start!), what it’s like being a superstar in Switzerland, and what he’s been up to since retiring—including running a marathon in a crazy fast time.

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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 !!