Skirious problems

Tobias Angerer: The OG of the Tour de Ski

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. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “SKIRIOUS PROBLEMS” ON:  * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg [https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg]  * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138 [https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138]  * RSS-Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems [https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems] 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US:  * Skirious Problems: https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems [https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems]  * Mika Vermeulen: https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver [https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver]  * James Clugnet: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz [https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz]  Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with Maniac Studios [https://www.maniacstudios.com/].

Moa Ilar: What do you really think about the Tour de Ski?

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. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “SKIRIOUS PROBLEMS” ON:  * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg [https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg]  * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138 [https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138]  * RSS-Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems [https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems] 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US:  * Skirious Problems: https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems [https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems]  * Mika Vermeulen: https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver [https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver]  * James Clugnet: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz [https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz]  Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with Maniac Studios [https://www.maniacstudios.com/].

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo: The guy she told you not to worry about

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. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “SKIRIOUS PROBLEMS” ON:  * Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg]  * Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138]  * RSS-Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss⁠ [https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss]  * YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems]  🤳🏼 FOLLOW US:  * Skirious Problems: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems]  * Mika Vermeulen: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver]  * James Clugnet: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz]  Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with ⁠Maniac Studios⁠ [https://maniacstudios.com/].

Jimmy back in top 10 ! Davos debrief

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 !!

Janik Riebli: Swiss farming meets ski racing

In this episode, Mika and Jimmy are chilling in Davos with Swiss skier Janik Riebli, and things get real—real quick. First off, they’re fighting classic podcast tech issues (yep, Swiss hotel Wi-Fi isn’t as fancy as you’d think), but nothing's stopping the crew from diving into some solid ski talk. Janik Riebli spills on his “double life” as both a World Cup skier and a hands-on farmer. From 4:30am cow milking sessions in the Swiss mountains to squeezing in two-a-day training blocks, he talks about how farm life actually keeps him sane during the grind of the race season. The guys also go all-in on some hot topics: whether every nation truly belongs at a World Cup, the politics of letting Russians back into races, and why even pro athletes get nervous before a big weekend. If you’re here for some behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, light-hearted trash talk, and a peek at Janik Riebli's favorite cow (RIP, Alice)—this one’s for you. Grab a glass of freshly milked milk and settle in—the Skirious Problems crew’s got plenty to say. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “SKIRIOUS PROBLEMS” ON:  * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg [https://open.spotify.com/show/1nVdyNDukQ7Ucv7IdfXzpg]  * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138 [https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/skirious-problems/id1718097138]  * RSS-Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/ed0abed0/podcast/rss]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems [https://www.youtube.com/@SkiriousProblems]  🤳🏼 FOLLOW US:  * Skirious Problems: https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems [https://www.instagram.com/skirious_problems]  * Mika Vermeulen: https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver [https://www.instagram.com/mikaa_ver]  * James Clugnet: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz [https://www.instagram.com/jimmycluggz]  Skirious Problems is partially supported by FIS and produced in cooperation with Maniac Studios [https://maniacstudios.com/].