In the fourth episode of the top ten series, we welcomed Canadian World Cup downhill winner and ski racing commentator, Britt Janyk, to the show.

In the conversation, we discussed the dominant force of the 1970's with seven consecutive World Cup downhill titles and three World Championship golds, Annemarie Moser-Proll.

We also chatted about the changes in the length of women's careers with the likes of Federica Brignone and Lara Gut-Behrami currently racing well into their thirties.

There were two current stars that made Matt's, Alan's and Britt's lists. They are the fearless, 2018 Olympic champion, Sofia Goggia with the hosts giving their thoughts on a home Olympic crown in Cortina in February, and the legendary Lindsey Vonn. She produced an incredible comeback to hit 6th position in the St. Anton downhill in January. In the year she turns 41, Vonn too is looking to provide another incredible season, and Janyk shares her thoughts on the unforgettable achievements of the greatest Dowhiller ever.

We also asked Britt about her work with the fabulous Apex2100 project based in Tignes, France where she runs admissions. She also shares some of her broadcasting experiences from the last 10 years or so with Eurosport, OBS and FIS TV.

The incredible rivalry of the 1980's between Michela Figini and Maria Walliser was also a topic of conversation as the Swiss, pink helmeted "glamour girl" took on the teen sensation. Both of these legends made the final top ten list.

We also chatted about the present and future of the discipline with a lot of excitement to come in downhill competition.

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In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I reviewed the several races from the last week in the Southern Hemisphere.

I've been on commentary for the Queenstown Alpine Ski Team YouTube channel and will be again this week.

In the episode we analyse the National Championship results from Coronet Peak and the 1st of the New Zealand Cup races there.

The speed events have also begun in La Parva, Chile where we look at the main stories.

We also managed to catch-up with the Norwegian tech specialist, Eirik Hystad Solberg, who chatted to us following on from his National Championship slalom win at the start of the week.

Tune in for all that and much more.

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In this special episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I chatted with two of the brightest, young ski racers anywhere in Madeleine Sylvester-Davik and Rasmus Bakkevig.

We chatted about the impressive seasons that the Norwegian couple have enjoyed, both scoring their first World Cup points, in fact, both in the top twenty.

Rasmus discussed his incredible breakthrough in 2025, having been racing FIS races, mostly, until the new year before he hit the Europa Cup podium and won as well as a World Junior Championship silver and his first WC points on a magical day in Hafjell.

Madeleine and Rasmus both spoke about the extreme strength in depth of the Norwegian tech team, particularly with the next generation.

We also asked about their goals for the upcoming season where they both are hoping for more World Cup opportunities, potentially aiming for a place in the home World Cup finals.

We also finished with a couples quick-fire special where I asked them questions about who is better at certain things, for example, best slalom racer and best cook.

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In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I provide a brief run down on this week's key news items.

We discuss the unfortunate passing of 99 year-old ski coaching legend, Erich Sailer. He influenced so many of America's best ski racers from the last half a century, including the legendary Lindsey Vonn.

We also analyse the retirement of Norwegian GS specialist, Rasmus Windingstad who aged 31 has stepped back from the sport. Having scored 3 WC podiums and 1 win we chatted about the strange timing of the retirement heading into an Olympic year.

Finally, Alan and I spoke about the news that Cyprien Sarrazin will skip the 2025/26 Olympic after his heavy crash in Bormio last December. Hear what he said about the future.

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In the first episode of the Next Gen series, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I chatted with the Canadian rising star, Jesse Kertesz-Knight.

We discussed where Jesse first skied at Jasper, Marmot Basin, Alberta, a place that is near and dear to Alan as one of his favourite resorts.

Jesse also told us, in depth, the overall thoughts on his season when Jesse had scored his first Europa Cup points, Nor-Am Cup wins and even made his World Cup debut in Kranjska Gora in March.

We also chatted about the current situation with Alpine Canada and the situation with the men's technical team , however the group is currently together on a camp in Saas Fee.

Matt and Alan asked Jesse about his career goals, not only for the upcoming season, but also the entirety of his life in skiing, where he hopes to hit the heights that many of his compatriots and idols have got to.

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In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I had the privilege to welcome former American downhiller and Ski Club of Vail coach, AJ Kitt. We learn how Kitt first started skiing in the resort where his parents worked as ski instructors and how he became such a successful ski racer. We also chatted, in depth, about the changes to the sport and specifically to downhill over the last 30 years from when AJ was racing and the current situation. Kitt also shared his thoughts on the current development and future system of the Stifel US Ski Team. Kitt shared concern on the next generation, specifically on the men's side and you can hear Kitt's potential solution. This episode is brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Keep up to date with all the ski racjng news and information you need throughout the summer. This episode is also brought to you by Ski Cosmos. Ski Cosmos is a skiing specific training centre in Vancouver that helps racers of all abilities with their skillls. You can also get in contact with Matt and Alan via email using mattgarcka.skiingisbelieving@gmail.com or via Instagram and YouTube @skiingisbelievingpodcast

In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I discussed all the breaking news items that have emerged in the last few days.

We began with the news that the 31-year-old Austrian, Stephanie Venier has announced her retirement from the sport. We give all the details on the Super-G world champion's decision.

We also chatted about the announcement that former Norwegian superstar, Aksel Lund Svindal will join Lindsey Vonn's coaching and tactical team for the upcoming season.

We also mention the return to snow for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde this week and another retirement for the Swiss racer, Noel von Grünigen.

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In this episode, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I chatted with the Swiss slalom star, Tanguy Nef.

He discussed the overall thoughts on the season just gone, the best of his career to date, and the season coming up where Tanguy makes it clear his goal is to stay healthy and stay consistent.

He also spoke on the current strength of both the men's and women's teams in Switzerland and especially the enjoyment of the Team Combined event at the World Champs where Tanguy partnered with Alexis Monney to take silver .

Tanguy also discussed, in depth, the route he took by attending Dartmouth college and racing on the NCAA circuit alongside World Cup during his time in New Hampshire.

We finished with the usual quick-fire questions where we learn Tanguy's favourite place to ski.

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