Skirious problems
by Skirious problems
Norway Has Selection Problems. Jimmy Has a Worse Solution.
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 106 episodes
- Norway Has Selection Problems. Jimmy Has a Worse Solution. · 36 minJimmy’s trying to roller ski without getting told off. Mika’s trying to convince himself he’s excited about a rainy training camp in Finland. The season hasn’t even started, and…
- Victor Lovera: From Almost Quitting to Olympic Silver · 57 minVictor 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…
- Zak Ketterson: The Pressure to Finally Break Through · 1 h 4 minToo 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…
- TESTED Park City Altitude 2200m... the Results Were Not What We Expected 😱 · 43 minThis episode of Skirious Problems is a full preseason catch-up: altitude camps, questionable biathlon technique, brutal VO2 max testing, Russian participation, Norwegian team…
- Alvar Alev: Park City camp update and beef · 56 minAlvar 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…
- SKIRIOUS Camp Live Podcast · 60 minMika 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…
- The Story Behind Blink: Bringing skiing to the people with Arne Idland & Morten Iversbakken · 1 h 1 minRecorded 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…
- Øyvind Sandbakk - There is NO norwegian method · 1 h 54 minDoes 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…
- Johannes Rydzek: « Nordic Combined is in big trouble » · 49 minJimmy 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…
- Sophia Laukli - My toughest year: What really happened · 1 h 9 minJimmy 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…
- Kasper Herland: Bonking your way to 5th in Holmenkollen WC · 56 minJimmy 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…
- Gjøran Tefre: American women & Norwegian drama · 54 minJimmy 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…
- SKIRIOUS IS BACK - Debriefing the Norwegian Mafia and FIS meetings · 57 minJimmy 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…
- Lake Placid LIVE PODCAST - Klaebo, Karlsson, Gimmler, Pellegrino, Ogden - · 1 h 36 minTo finish the season in style, we brought you the best world cup skiers, on a Live Podcast in Lake placid. It was insane laughs the whole time. Stay tuned for a epic evening with…
- Alison Mackie: Making the World Cup Look Like a Family Road Trip · 44 minJimmy 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…
- Holmenkollen 50k Debrief - Fog, breakaways and race interference · 22 minYour 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 !…
- Drammen World Cup Debrief - Concussion, tactics and excitement · 1 h 18 minYour 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…
- Lahti World Cup Debrief - Yellow cards, slush and chaos · 25 minYour 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…
- Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget: The long game master · 57 minNorwegian 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…
- Falun World Cup Debrief, Austrian MVP, illnesses and fresh snow · 44 minThe Pre World champ world cup in falun had everything to make it a exciting one, we discuss all the exciting things that have happened in Falun + the world junior champ race and…







