Cody & Jonathan discuss this weekend’s Olympic women’s downhill and Vonn’s comeback; ski jumping and a crazy scandal; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; new studies on the effects of ski wax and PFAS; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Palisades Tahoe (3:00)

Carv (3:52)

Note from Emergency Medicine Doctor (4:30)

Cody’s New Team (10:20)

Lindsey Vonn (15:24)

Alex Honnold’s Live Free Solo (19:42)

Penis Enhancements & Ski Jumping?? (26:27)

Eileen Gu & Female Athlete Salaries (34:00)

Eddie Bauer's Pending Bankruptcy (40:17)

Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia (48:55)

Ski Wax & Health Issues (57:38)

Selfies w/ Snow Leopards (1:00:36)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:05:40)

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