Cover image of Nordic Nation

Nordic Nation

The Nordic Nation podcast is a production of FasterSkier.com, the premier cross-country ski website in North America. The podcast features interviews, commentary, and news updates.

Podcast cover

Four Birkies and the World Cup with Alayna Sonnesyn

Four Birkies and the World Cup with Alayna Sonnesyn

In this episode, we talk with Alayna Sonnesyn (SMS T2), who is coming off of her fourth consecutive victory at the Ameri... Read more

13 Mar 2023

1hr 1min

Podcast cover

Hailey Swirbul: Prioritizing mental health and rediscovering passion

Hailey Swirbul: Prioritizing mental health and rediscovering passion

In this episode, we chat with Hailey Swirbul, who took an alternate path to the World Cup this season, prioritizing her ... Read more

19 Feb 2023

51mins

Similar Podcasts

Podcast cover

Ben Ogden Breaks Through

Ben Ogden Breaks Through

It’s been a minute! With the arrival of host Rachel Perkins’ second baby in July and a subsequent job shift, Nordic Nati... Read more

3 Feb 2023

54mins

Podcast cover

Rebounding From Setbacks and Gaining Momentum with Julia Kern

Rebounding From Setbacks and Gaining Momentum with Julia Kern

At 24-years-old, Julia Kern is quickly becoming a seasoned veteran in her 7th year on the U.S. Ski Team. However, her ca... Read more

5 Jul 2022

1hr 1min

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

2022 SuperTour Champion Rosie Frankowski in Transition

2022 SuperTour Champion Rosie Frankowski in Transition

The Olympic Dream. Perhaps the pinnacle of sport would not be as valued and revered were it not for the inherent scarcit... Read more

21 Jun 2022

1hr 21mins

Podcast cover

Greta Anderson’s 2021-2022 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Program Year in Review

Greta Anderson’s 2021-2022 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Program Year in Review

Last June, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the hiring of Greta Anderson as Development Team Coach, supporting Cross C... Read more

5 Jun 2022

1hr 1min

Podcast cover

Cross-Country Program Director Chris Grover: Looking Back and Planning Ahead 

Cross-Country Program Director Chris Grover: Looking Back and Planning Ahead 

In this episode, we have U.S. Ski & Snowboard cross-country program director Chris Grover on to discuss the tumultuo... Read more

26 May 2022

1hr 13mins

Podcast cover

Jessie Diggins: Eating Disorder Awareness, Media, and Why What to Say Matters

Jessie Diggins: Eating Disorder Awareness, Media, and Why What to Say Matters

Heading into the Olympics in February, Jessie Diggins received more media attention than ever before, landing on the cov... Read more

15 Apr 2022

1hr 4mins

Podcast cover

A Backcountry Ski Race on Skinny Skis: Simi Hamilton and Ben Koons Take Second at the 2022 Montane Grand Traverse

A Backcountry Ski Race on Skinny Skis: Simi Hamilton and Ben Koons Take Second at the 2022 Montane Grand Traverse

Last weekend, roughly 200 intrepid skiers lined up at the base of the Mount Crested Butte ski resort, awaiting a midnigh... Read more

8 Apr 2022

42mins

Podcast cover

Body Comments: A Discussion on the Media’s Portrayal of Endurance Athletes with Rosie Brennan, Corrine Malcolm, Brian Metzler, and Nat Herz

Body Comments: A Discussion on the Media’s Portrayal of Endurance Athletes with Rosie Brennan, Corrine Malcolm, Brian Metzler, and Nat Herz

Though the FasterSkier team would select other highlights from the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, one of the most read arti... Read more

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”