Ski Racing this Week

Norwegian Star Lucas Braathen and a Guide to Ski Racer Back Pains

We get Lucas Braathen, the young Norwegian meteor, on the phone to talk all things—including his relationship with incumbent Norwegian star Henrik Kristoffersen. We also discuss how he climbed the World Cup ranks so quickly and what he’s doing in quarantine (2:17). Then we air a pre-quarantine in-studio interview with U.S. Ski Team physical therapist contractor Sarah Miller, who illuminates us on the causes of, and fixes for, the widespread ski racer condition called “GS Back” (22:58).  

All Things College Racing with Edie Morgan, and Para Profile: Connor Hogan

We bring you another all-encompassing story this week: this time it is a comprehensive look at college ski racing with trusted source, author, and former World Cup speed skier Edie Thys Morgan (3:50). Then we meet World Cup Paralympic skier Connor Hogan, who has an inspiring story (41:00). Finally, we wrap things up as usual but get a surprise call from a now-recurring guest from Long Island (52:21). (Comments, questions, or grievances welcome! DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_ or email skiracingthisweek@gmail.com).

Being Injured During a Lockdown and Cindy Berlack on Master's Racing and BRASS Foundation

We are firmly in home-quarantine but the show goes on! First, we talk to Cindy Berlack, a Master’s National Champion and co-founder of the BRASS Foundation to talk about all of the above (3:02). Then, we look at the impact of COVID-19 on injured athletes, as UNH skiers Logan Slattery and Jordan Phillips tell us about their lives under lockdown (20:08). As we near the end of show, we hear from a caller from Boston about the Hirscher v. Stenmark GOAT debate (29:44), and Helmut Wärer gives us a home workout (31:09). We end the show with a short tribute to the World Cup skiers that have recently retired (32:29). (For questions, comments, and greivances, email skiracingthisweek@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_).

Alex Vinatzer on Situation in Italy and the ENTIRE American Slalom History with Tom Kelly

We give young Italian slalom star Alex Vinatzer a call to his home in Italy to hear about the situation in the country worst hit by the coronavirus (3:40). Then, we put something together that’s never been done before: Tom Kelly, the unofficial official authority on ski racing history, gives us the entire story of American slalom skiing, from beginning to end (13:20). (For suggestions, comments, or grievances, DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_ or email skiracingthisweek@gmail.com) 

Anything But COVID-19 (After We Talk to Tiger Shaw About It)

We catch Tiger Shaw, President of U.S. Ski and Snowboard, to discuss dealing with the coronavirus and check in on general affairs with the Team (3:01). Then we try to forget about COVID-19: my grandfather, a native of central Europe, helps with European name pronunciations (23:05). Thomas Walsh, Paralympian and cancer survivor, meets me in-studio to teach us more about Para and tell stories (31:07). We give U.S. Ski Teamer George Steffey a call but are interrupted by a surprising guest (49:39), and Helmut Wärer is back, with tips on social distancing (53:15). [DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_ or email skiracingthisweek@gmail.com]

Coronavirus Cancelations and Daron Rahlves on Kvitfjell and his Career

COVID-19 global pandemic has led to the cancellation of ski racing. We give 2020 NCAA GS champion Storm Klomhaus a call to learn more (9:14). Daron Rahlves joins the show to talk about Kvitfjell downhill (the last World Cup this season), his secrets to success, and an awesome story (15:37). Our meteorologist gives you the weather for the week, and Helmut Wärer calls in from Austria (7:18). We do a mail reading at the end of the show—remember: DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_ or email skiracingthisweek@gmail.com 

World Cup Review with Steve Porino and Storytime with River Radamus

It’s next week already! Steve Porino joins the show (1:59) to review Hinterstoder and La Thuile World Cups and teach Jimmy how to be a journalist. River Radamus (39:33) calls in a for a great conversation about World Juniors, expectations, and more. We have a surprise new contributor join the ranks, and of course, Kristoffer Henrikson and Helmut Wärer are back (58:45). Finally, at the end, we read the mail! Send questions, comments and grievances to skiracingthisweek@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_

We're Back and Live!

Ski Racing Media's official podcast is back! Now hosted by podcaster/athlete Jimmy Krupka and called "Ski Racing this Week," everything is same same but different. First, Jimmy reviews the events in Japan and Crans Montana over the weekend. Then NBC Sports analyst and two-time Olympian Doug Lewis joins the show to help sort through the World Cup season so far (9:25) and look ahead to Hinterstoder and La Thuile this weekend (33:55). Plus, a couple of surprise guests join to talk ski technique, Henrik Kristoffersen's mindset, and more (45:40).

Fireworks in Lienz and Bormio

Welcome to 2020! On today’s show Sean Higgins and Mackenzie Moran will be breaking down last weekend’s exciting World Cup action in Lienz, Austria, and Bormio, Italy, as well as taking a brief look ahead to this weekend’s racing with both the men and women kicking off 2020 with the now classic Snow Queen Trophy slalom in Zagreb, Croatia.

Alta Badia Mess and Bormio Preview With Doug Lewis

On this week's episode of Tips and Tales, Sean Higgins and Mackenzie Moran will be breaking down the recent World Cup action — or, lack of World Cup action, in some cases — in Val d’Isere, Va Gardena, and Alta Badia, as well as taking a brief look ahead to this weekend’s racing with the women in Lienz, Austria, and the men in Bormio, Italy. We’ll also spend some time getting everyone updated on some of the controversies surrounding the racing in Alta Badia and a few notable injuries that occurred over the weekend, too.

After the discussion, Doug Lewis is back on the show once again to talk with Sean all about Bormio. Doug made a name for himself in Bormio back at the 1985 World Championships, winning bronze in the downhill and he brings a unique first-hand perspective to the venue ahead of the racing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Stick around, you won’t want to miss it.

To go directly to the Doug Lewis segment, skip to the 26:30 mark.