Norway Has Selection Problems. Jimmy Has a Worse Solution.

Jimmy’s trying to roller ski without getting told off. Mika’s trying to convince himself he’s excited about a rainy training camp in Finland. The season hasn’t even started, and morale is looking expensive.

This week, the boys get into Livigno’s roller skiing headaches, Norway’s selection drama ahead of Ruka, and why being one of the best skiers in the world apparently doesn’t guarantee you a quiet November. Jimmy also pitches a new race format. Because the only thing missing from cross-country skiing was weapons.

Things get slightly more serious as they unpack the Russian comeback headlines, the neutral-status debate, and the argument over who actually calls the shots when it comes to hosting the World Championships.

Plus: retired skiers being annoyingly good at running, another attempt to get Pål Golberg on the podcast, and Mika preparing to return to Muonio—a place he previously promised himself he’d never visit again. At least there’s Italian food.

And with Jimmy expecting to miss Ruka, Mika might need a replacement co-host. Leave your nominations in the comments. No guarantee we’ll listen; that would be dangerously professional.

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