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Skirious problems

Mika Vermeulen, James Clugnet

Booking Overview

An interview-led sports podcast focused on elite cross-country skiing, endurance training, athlete development, winter-sports governance, and the culture behind competition, typically featuring World Cup athletes, Olympic medalists, coaches, researchers, event organizers, and equipment professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch elite winter-sports athletes, endurance researchers, coaches, sports executives, event founders, and ski-industry specialists; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes relevant experts but its strongest guest pattern favors established figures in the sport.

Metrics

Episodes: 104

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 9.2k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

skiriousproblems@gmail.com

skirious.problems@gmail.com

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Host

Mika Vermeulen - World Cup cross-country skier and podcast host offering an athlete’s perspective on elite training, racing, and life on the international circuit.

James Clugnet - World Cup cross-country skier and podcast host known for insider perspectives on ski racing, training, travel, and the wider winter-sports world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
World Cup or Olympic-level winter-sports athletes, respected coaches and sports scientists, established event organizers, sports-industry professionals, and specialists with direct expertise in cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, endurance training, or ski equipment.
Required Achievements:  
World Cup competition or victories, Olympic medals or other elite international results, Academic or professional expertise in endurance sport and athlete development, Leadership of major skiing events or sports organizations, Development of widely used ski or roller-ski equipment

Recent Guest Discussions

Alvar Alev - Training Changes, Park City’s Skiing Environment, American And European Ski Systems, Athlete Pathways, University Teams, And Ski Technique.

Morten Iversbakken - Roller-ski Equipment, Event Logistics, Athlete Safety, Equipment Access, And The Role Of Roller Skiing In Competitive Cross-country Skiing.

Arne Idland - Building Blink Into A Free City-centre Skiing Festival, Event Development, Sports Innovation, And The Future Of Cross-country Skiing.

Øyvind Sandbakk - Norwegian Training Systems, Athlete Development, Endurance Physiology, Training Volume And Intensity, Altitude Training, Technique, Testing, And Talent Development.

Johannes Rydzek - The Removal Of Nordic Combined From The Olympic Program, The Future Of The Sport, Athlete Consequences, And Growing Winter-sports Participation.

Recent Topics

Sports, Cross Country Skiing, Endurance Training, Winter Sports, Sports Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Skirious problems
:

Zak Ketterson: The Pressure to Finally Break Through

October 16, 2026

Too 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 from somewhere approximately halfway up the atmosphere above Holmenkollen, where every session ends with a massive uphill and his wife Julie occasionally operates the rescue service. We talk moving from Minnesota to Norway, juggling three teams, and how long your partner should reasonably have to wait for that “breakt...

TESTED Park City Altitude 2200m... the Results Were Not What We Expected 😱

October 08, 2026

This episode of Skirious Problems is a full preseason catch-up: altitude camps, questionable biathlon technique, brutal VO2 max testing, Russian participation, Norwegian team drama, Tour de Ski rumors, and plenty of gossip from inside the skiing world.Mika and Jimmy are finally back from the United States, but the post-camp separation is already taking its toll. After weeks of training together, they are now split between Ramsau and Lillehammer and both have somehow lost their AirPods. The br...

Alvar Alev: Park City camp update and beef

August 28, 2026

Alvar 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 training after six years, why Park City keeps bringing him back, what European skiing can learn from the American system, university teams, Soldier Hollow and Utah 2034, Will Koch’s move to biathlon, and the economics behind athlete pathways.Then Mika reveals he is still angry about pickleball. Jimmy explains why Mika is ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Skirious problems
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How do I get in touch with Skirious problems?

Skirious problems is hosted by Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet. Its publicly listed emails are skiriousproblems@gmail.com and skirious.problems@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Skirious problems?

The publicly listed emails for Skirious problems: skiriousproblems@gmail.com and skirious.problems@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Skirious problems have?

Podseeker estimates Skirious problems reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Skirious problems?

Skirious problems typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: World Cup or Olympic-level winter-sports athletes, respected coaches and sports scientists, established event organizers, sports-industry professionals, and specialists with direct expertise in cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, endurance training, or ski equipment. Common among recent guests: World Cup competition or victories; Olympic medals or other elite international results; Academic or professional expertise in endurance sport and athlete development. Recent guests include Alvar Alev, Morten Iversbakken, and Arne Idland.

How hard is it to get booked on Skirious problems?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Skirious problems cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Cross Country Skiing, Endurance Training, Winter Sports, and Sports Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

skiriousproblems@gmail.com

skirious.problems@gmail.com

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