Skirious problems

Mika Vermeulen, James Clugnet

skirious.problems@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Skirious Problems is a behind-the-scenes look at elite cross-country skiing, hosted by World Cup racers Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet. The show mixes candid training-and-racing talk with humor, and often features high-profile skiing guests who offer insider perspectives on the sport.

Metrics

Episodes: 96

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

skirious.problems@gmail.com

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Host

Mika Vermeulen - World Cup cross-country skier and co-host of Skirious Problems, providing athlete-first insider commentary on training, racing, and the politics/business of elite skiing.

James Clugnet - World Cup cross-country skier and co-host of Skirious Problems, known for candid, humorous, and brutally honest banter rooted in elite racing experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
World Cup winners/medalists, Olympic medalists, prominent national-team or elite professional skiers; sometimes specialist practitioners (e.g., wax technicians) or notable personalities closely tied to cross-country skiing culture and operations.
Required Achievements:  
World Cup wins, Olympic medals, Major international podium finishes, Reputation as a top specialist (e.g., wax tech) with a strong following

Recent Guest Discussions

Gjran Tefre - Norwegian National Team State, Rise Of Private Team Setups, Operating Outside The Federation System, Insider Stories From The Norwegian Scene, Life On The Road And Training/racing

Recent Topics

Cross Country, Skiing, Sports, Athletes, Training

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Skirious problems
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Kasper Herland: Bonking your way to 5th in Holmenkollen WC

June 11, 2026

Jimmy 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 most impressive breakthrough seasons on the circuit.Kasper takes us behind the scenes of Team Anlegg Øst’s huge year, from the day-to-day grind to the moments that changed everything. We talk about his rapid rise to a top-5 finish in his very first World Cup race, what clicked in his training, and how a small private...

Gjøran Tefre: American women & Norwegian drama

May 22, 2026

Jimmy 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 the current state of the Norwegian national team, the rise of private team setups, and what it actually takes to survive outside the federation system. Gjøran shares stories from inside the Norwegian scene, while the boys throw in plenty of opinions, questionable takes, and classic Skirious Problems banter along the way....

SKIRIOUS IS BACK - Debriefing the Norwegian Mafia and FIS meetings

May 11, 2026

Jimmy 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 with fresh episodes every two weeks, plus some behind-the-scenes training VLOGs along the way.In this episode, we dive into the latest chaos and politics surrounding the Norwegian “mafia” federation, unpack what went down at the recent FIS meetings, and talk about where cross-country skiing is heading next. There’s also...

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