2026 Winter Olympic Games on the Skiing is Believing podcast

Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg kick off daily Olympic coverage from the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games with a deep dive into alpine ski racing’s biggest stories. Joined by TNT Sports and FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay, they preview the Men’s Downhill in Bormio, assess medal chances across all ten alpine events, and unpack the major talking points including Lindsey Vonn’s injury and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s absence. With insight on Team USA’s powerful women’s squad and Britain’s slalom hopes, this opening episode sets the tone for two weeks of expert Olympic analysis from Cortina and Bormio.

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Legendary U.S. Downhill Racer and Coach AJ Kitt Joins The Skiing is Believing Podcast

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast summer series, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka had the privilege of welcoming former American downhiller and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail coach, AJ Kitt.

By | 2025-08-15T14:34:13-06:00 August 15th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Legendary U.S. Downhill Racer and Coach AJ Kitt Joins The Skiing is Believing Podcast

Tanguy Nef: From Dartmouth to World Cup Slalom Star

Tanguy Nef is carving his own path to Olympic contention, blending Ivy League academics with World Cup success. The 28-year-old Swiss slalom skier, now ranked among the world’s top ten, reflects on his unique journey through the NCAA system, his breakthrough season, and what it means to chase the Olympic dream.

By | 2025-08-07T14:15:42-06:00 August 7th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Tanguy Nef: From Dartmouth to World Cup Slalom Star

Ian Findlay Joins Skiing is Believing’s Top Ten Series

In the third episode of the Top 10 series, Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg welcome FIS TV and TNT Sports commentator Ian Findlay to discuss the legends of Men's GS. Tune in!

By | 2025-07-31T07:32:32-06:00 July 31st, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Ian Findlay Joins Skiing is Believing’s Top Ten Series

Emma Carrick-Anderson Joins the Top 10 series on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

In the second episode of the new top ten series on the Skiing is Believing podcast they welcomed former British World Cup racer, Emma Carrick-Anderson. Together, they discussed their top ten current female racers. Tune in!

By | 2025-07-19T04:08:26-06:00 July 18th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Emma Carrick-Anderson Joins the Top 10 series on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

Daron Rahlves Kicks Off the Top Ten Series on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

In the first episode of the new top ten series on the Skiing is Believing podcast, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka welcomed nine-time World Cup Downhill winner Daron Rahlves back to the show. Together, they discussed their top ten male downhill racers of all time. Tune in!

By | 2025-07-08T07:51:06-06:00 July 8th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Daron Rahlves Kicks Off the Top Ten Series on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

Meet The Publisher, Peter Lange of Ski Racing Media Joins the Skiing is Believing Podcast

In the third episode of the Skiing is Believing summer series, they welcomed Peter Lange, the publisher of Ski Racing Media. Tune in!

By | 2025-07-04T08:39:07-06:00 July 3rd, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Meet The Publisher, Peter Lange of Ski Racing Media Joins the Skiing is Believing Podcast

Amelia Smart: From NCAA Champion to Canadian Slalom Specialist on Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka had the opportunity to chat with the Canadian slalom specialist, Amelia Smart.

By | 2025-03-07T09:13:27-07:00 March 7th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Amelia Smart: From NCAA Champion to Canadian Slalom Specialist on Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Žan Kranjec: A Conversation with the Slovenian Giant Slalom Superstar on Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt Garcka met with the 2022 Olympic giant slalom silver medallist, Žan Kranjec.

By | 2025-02-27T14:17:40-07:00 February 27th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Žan Kranjec: A Conversation with the Slovenian Giant Slalom Superstar on Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Reliving History with Konrad Bartelski: Insights from 43 Years Post-Val Gardena Podium

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan had the opportunity to chat with the first and only British man to score a FIS World Cup downhill podium, Konrad Bartelski.

By | 2024-12-19T17:12:01-07:00 December 19th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Reliving History with Konrad Bartelski: Insights from 43 Years Post-Val Gardena Podium

Skiing is Believing Podcast Talks with Speed Specialist Tricia Mangan ahead of Beaver Creek

In this episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan had the opportunity to chat with the Stifel US Ski Team speed specialist, Tricia Mangan.

By | 2024-12-04T10:17:45-07:00 December 4th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Skiing is Believing Podcast Talks with Speed Specialist Tricia Mangan ahead of Beaver Creek

Exploring Edie Thys Morgan’s Path from World Cup Podium to Top-Tier Ski Journalist on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In this episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had a conversation with Edie Thys Morgan, a former member of the US Ski Team and a mom to two young ski racing stars.

By | 2024-11-29T07:41:18-07:00 November 29th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Exploring Edie Thys Morgan’s Path from World Cup Podium to Top-Tier Ski Journalist on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

On the Rise: Zrinka Ljutić Chats with Skiing Is Believing!

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast, Matt and Alan spoke with last season's FIS Rising Star, tech specialist Zrinka Ljutić.

By | 2024-11-21T14:04:27-07:00 November 21st, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on On the Rise: Zrinka Ljutić Chats with Skiing Is Believing!

Exploring a Life of Skiing and Racing: Barbara Ann Cochran Joins the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In this week’s episode on the Skiing is Believing podcast, hosts Matt and Alan had the honor of conversing with Barbara Ann Cochran, a former World Cup ski racer for the U.S. Ski Team.

By | 2024-11-11T15:40:08-07:00 November 11th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Exploring a Life of Skiing and Racing: Barbara Ann Cochran Joins the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Catching Up with Recently Retired Slalom Star Charlie Guest on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan chatted with one of Britain’s best female skiers of all time, Charlie Guest.

By | 2024-11-11T10:31:13-07:00 November 7th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Catching Up with Recently Retired Slalom Star Charlie Guest on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Ski Racing Legend Marc Girardelli Shares His Sensational Story With The Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the third episode of the new season on the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the absolute honor of welcoming the five-time overall World Cup winner and four-time World Champion, Marc Girardelli.

By | 2024-11-11T10:38:16-07:00 November 4th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Ski Racing Legend Marc Girardelli Shares His Sensational Story With The Skiing Is Believing Podcast

The Skiing Is Believing Podcast Recaps the Weekend Races in Sölden

In this episode on the Skiing is Believing Podcast, Alan and Matt are re-joined by Eurosport/FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay to review the two-giant slalom’s from Sölden for the men and the women this past weekend.

By | 2024-11-08T14:51:36-07:00 October 29th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Skiing Is Believing Podcast Recaps the Weekend Races in Sölden

Joining the Skiing Is Believing Podcast: Global Racing Athletes, Christian Borgnaes and Patrick Kenney Share Insights Before the Season

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the privilege to welcome not one but two Global Racing giant slalom specialists, Christian Borgnaes and Patrick Kenney. Tune in!

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:08-07:00 October 23rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Joining the Skiing Is Believing Podcast: Global Racing Athletes, Christian Borgnaes and Patrick Kenney Share Insights Before the Season

The Skiing Is Believing Podcast: Women’s Season Preview Now Live!

As we edge closer and closer to the opening race of the season in Sölden (next Saturday), Matt Garcka, Alan Rigg, and Eurosport/FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay preview the 2024/25 Women’s FIS alpine skiing World Cup season.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:14-07:00 October 16th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Skiing Is Believing Podcast: Women’s Season Preview Now Live!

From the Dolomites to World Cup Success: A Chat with Alex Vinatzer on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

In the 36th and bonus episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the privilege to welcome one of Italy's best current racers, Alex Vinatzer, who successfully qualified for both the slalom and giant slalom of the FIS World Cup Finals last season.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:16-07:00 October 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on From the Dolomites to World Cup Success: A Chat with Alex Vinatzer on the Skiing is Believing Podcast

Austrian Talent with Ambitious Goals: A Conversation with Victoria Olivier on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the 35th episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan had the chance to speak to the newest World Junior Champion, Austrian Victoria Olivier.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:19-07:00 October 7th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Austrian Talent with Ambitious Goals: A Conversation with Victoria Olivier on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Swedish Ski Team Update: Insights from Journalist Jonas Henning on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In this special episode on the Skiing is Believing podcast, they spoke to the creator and writer of The Ski Trotter website, Jonas Henning. He talked about his piece written on the Swedish Ski Team and the challenges they face. Tune in!

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:24-07:00 September 27th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Swedish Ski Team Update: Insights from Journalist Jonas Henning on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

Unraveling Sarah Schleper’s Epic Story on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the most recent episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, hosts Alan and Matt had the distinct honor of welcoming Sarah Schleper, a former U.S. World Cup alpine ski racer who has since transitioned to a Mexican all-rounder.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:26-07:00 September 24th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Unraveling Sarah Schleper’s Epic Story on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast
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