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  • Men's 2024/25 Season Review

    Men's 2024/25 Season Review
    2025/04/12
    In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I reconvened with TNT Sports and FIS TV commentator, Ian Findlay. We discussed the men's season and covered the key talking points, from Odermatt's consistency to the breakthrough superstars of the season. We also covered the tightest of the titles and the Slalom, in depth, discussing the comparison between the globe of Kristoffersen and the wins of Noel. We also gave an overview of our predictions and how well we did with our picks with Ian at the start of the season. This is our last episode for a couple of months as I've got college exams to complete in May and June but we will be back with more episodes after that, ahead of next season. But we will be back, so ski you soon! This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    1 時間 48 分
  • Women's Season Review with Charlie Guest

    Women's Season Review with Charlie Guest
    2025/04/06
    In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan & I were joined by Charlie Guest for the women's season review episode with voice note contributions from the likes of Marc Girardelli and Alice McKennis. In her first season on the other side of the sport, Charlie gave her expert views from a campaign in the commentary booth where she enjoyed many outstanding displays from the likes of Brignone, Ljutic, Shiffrin & Gut-Behrami. We went through the season discipline by discipline discussing the main discussion points from the women's season. We dived into the victories and podiums that have been shared throughout the season. At the end we run through our season predictions to see who won in the main Crystal Globe battle, Matt vs Alan. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email with any feedback, recommendations or questions using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    1 時間 23 分
  • S2,E39: 24/25 Over & Out

    S2,E39: 24/25 Over & Out
    2025/03/30
    In the final race review episode of the 2024/25 season, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I reviewed the tech events from the WC Finals in Sun Valley. With 3/4 final Crystal Globe titles up for grabs, here our opinions on Brignone, Ljutic & Kristoffersen taking the last titles available. We also give our thoughts on some of the speed racers trialing GS over the week & whether it's something the youngsters might continue to incorporate. Alan & I also give our thoughts on the overall champions, Federica Brignone & Marco Odermatt. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    50 分
  • S2,E38: Sun Valley Super-G success

    S2,E38: Sun Valley Super-G success
    2025/03/24
    in this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan & I discussed, reviewed and analysed the first events of the 2024/25 FIS World Cup finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. With the cancellation of both Saturday's Downhills it gave the DH globes to Federica Brignone & Marco Odermatt. It was however all to play for on the Women's Super-G side of things with the title decided. Odi already had the Super-G title wrapped up but Alan and I discuss the late season success of the Austrian team who dominate the Men's event on Sunday. We also preview and predict the technical events from Sun Valley over the next few days with the final prediction points for the season, up for grabs. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    35 分
  • S2,E37: Maria Hofl-Riesch (one of the greats)

    S2,E37: Maria Hofl-Riesch (one of the greats)
    2025/03/20
    In this fantastic episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan & I chatted with one of the greatest all-round ski racers of all-time, Maria Hofl-Riesch. We covered a variety of subjects in our 30-minute conversation with Maria who told us about how she got into the sport, making her WC debut at 16 and first winning, aged 19. We asked her to pick out her the best moment of her career and with 27 WC wins, 3 Olympic golds & 2 World Championship titles as well as an Overall WC title there are a plethora of races to pick from. She also told us her feelings & thoughts on the current World Cup circuit and identifies the similarities between her own career and Emma Aicher's current path as a strong slalom/speedster. She also spoke positively on the return of the legend that is Lindsey Vonn. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    43 分
  • S2,E36: La Thuile & livin' it up in Hafjell

    S2,E36: La Thuile & livin' it up in Hafjell
    2025/03/17
    In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I analysed a fantastic four days of ski racing as we went to our second WC's of the season in Hafjell. In part one we reviewed Thursday & Friday's Women's Super-G's in La Thuile where conditions caused a restructured calendar. We shared our 4-day experience from Norway that included the GS Swiss clean sweep on Saturday and a second win of the weekend for Loïc Meillard. With voice note contributions from Lucas Pinheiro, Marco Odermatt, Meillard, Dave Ryding, River Radamus & the latest top ten British star, Billy Major. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    55 分
  • Hafjell with Fabian Ax Swartz & Gustav Wissting

    Hafjell with Fabian Ax Swartz & Gustav Wissting
    2025/03/16
    In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan & I visited the Team Sweden hotel and met their young superstars, Fabian Ax Swartz & Gustav Wissting. We discussed the hopes for today's final WC slalom of the season for the two future Swedes and what they both wanted to achieve before this season is up. We also discussed the Swedish team and the hope for big success in the future for the entire team as well as the more experienced, Kristoffer Jakobsen. We will be back on Monday with our La Thuile & Hafjell review where you can hear the ins and outs of our weekend in Norway. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    18 分
  • SPECIAL: Victor Muffat-Jeandet in Hafjell

    SPECIAL: Victor Muffat-Jeandet in Hafjell
    2025/03/14
    In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan & I had the privilege to welcome the French legend, Victor Muffat-Jeandet who joined us live in Hafjell. He spoke about Hafjell as a returning WC host in his first such race in the resort. Victor also shared his overall impressions of his season so far, including the 6th place finish in Kranjska Gora. He also spoke on the incredible consistency over the course of the 16 years over the course or his WC career. He also told us his thoughts on the up and coming French team that he's helped to adapt to the tour and that have pushed him to continue at the highest level. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Head to their website and social media pages now for all the ski racing insights, news and content now. Hit this link for all the latest from Ski Racing Media: https://skiracing.com/ This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. A ski racing training facility in Vancouver that you can visit to improve all aspects of your ski racing. We are part of the Ski Podcast Network, teaming up with Iain Martin and The Ski Podcast. You can head to Iain's page on your preferred podcast provider and catch all 240+ episodes of his podcast now. Check out our social media page @skiingisbelievingpodcast on Instagram or YouTube where all of our content is situated. You can also contact us via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com
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    39 分