Who Woke Me Up? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/who-woke-me-up The podcast arm of nordicinsights.news, your source for North American cross-country ski news with integrity and intent. Join host Fast Big Dog as we sit down for unfiltered conversations with a wide range of people involved in and impacting nordic skiing in this country. We aim to both educate and amuse. Podcast content does not reflect the views of Nordic Insights or its advertisers. © 2023 Nordic Insights, LLC 0e6175cb-c808-59d7-9905-078c58970b00 no en Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:43:40 -0900 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:52:09 -0900 https://nordicinsights.news/ https://img.transistor.fm/YaY3n5MysofN99TjSle2oGsD8GF5Ahyoyv1SUTFz6qY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2MTY5LzE2OTc2/NTQyNTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Who Woke Me Up? https://nordicinsights.news/ episodic Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer The podcast arm of nordicinsights.news, your source for North American cross-country ski news with integrity and intent. Join host Fast Big Dog as we sit down for unfiltered conversations with a wide range of people involved in and impacting nordic skiing in this country. We aim to both educate and amuse. Podcast content does not reflect the views of Nordic Insights or its advertisers. The podcast arm of nordicinsights.news, your source for North American cross-country ski news with integrity and intent. nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins nordicinsights.news No No Skylar Weir: Sports nutrition for the real-world athlete 13 13 Skylar Weir: Sports nutrition for the real-world athlete full 2f3363e6-0f80-4b55-9df4-6fcbbb6c0ec5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23aaf6c2 Skylar Weir is a registered dietitian and an avid endurance sports athlete based in Steamboat Springs. She runs a full-service nutrition counseling business and is well-versed in the theory behind what she says. That said, this episode is more about the practice. Are you cramming in an early-morning training session before work? Going straight from the office to the trailhead to crush intervals at 6:30 p.m.? A student-athlete trying to time lunch before a 3 p.m. practice? Skylar has practical suggestions on how to fuel for all these situations. She also preaches enjoying the process rather than simply curating a hyper-clinical focus on optimal macronutrient distribution. “Joy is a nutrient too,” Skylar says, “and we can’t overlook that.”

]]> Skylar Weir is a registered dietitian and an avid endurance sports athlete based in Steamboat Springs. She runs a full-service nutrition counseling business and is well-versed in the theory behind what she says. That said, this episode is more about the practice. Are you cramming in an early-morning training session before work? Going straight from the office to the trailhead to crush intervals at 6:30 p.m.? A student-athlete trying to time lunch before a 3 p.m. practice? Skylar has practical suggestions on how to fuel for all these situations. She also preaches enjoying the process rather than simply curating a hyper-clinical focus on optimal macronutrient distribution. “Joy is a nutrient too,” Skylar says, “and we can’t overlook that.”

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:43:35 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 9395 Skylar Weir is a registered dietitian and an avid endurance sports athlete based in Steamboat Springs. She runs a full-service nutrition counseling business and is well-versed in the theory behind what she says. That said, this episode is more about the practice. Are you cramming in an early-morning training session before work? Going straight from the office to the trailhead to crush intervals at 6:30 p.m.? A student-athlete trying to time lunch before a 3 p.m. practice? Skylar has practical suggestions on how to fuel for all these situations. She also preaches enjoying the process rather than simply curating a hyper-clinical focus on optimal macronutrient distribution. “Joy is a nutrient too,” Skylar says, “and we can’t overlook that.”

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes Andy Newell has seen some things 12 12 Andy Newell has seen some things full 23d0f0e1-b522-45c0-b12d-7f945f39c664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/923a8a93 Retired World Cup skier-turned-coach Andy Newell represented the U.S. at a staggering nine world championships, four Olympics, and 200-plus World Cups in his career; if it happened in international skiing between 2000 and 2020, Newell was probably there. Join him as he brings this experience to bear while discussing the challenges and successes of the U.S. Ski Team, the barriers to American ski development, how he's used all this experience while leading the resurgent BSF Pro Team, and more. See the website for full subject-matter timestamps for this episode.

]]> Retired World Cup skier-turned-coach Andy Newell represented the U.S. at a staggering nine world championships, four Olympics, and 200-plus World Cups in his career; if it happened in international skiing between 2000 and 2020, Newell was probably there. Join him as he brings this experience to bear while discussing the challenges and successes of the U.S. Ski Team, the barriers to American ski development, how he's used all this experience while leading the resurgent BSF Pro Team, and more. See the website for full subject-matter timestamps for this episode.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:01:53 -0800 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 11230 Retired World Cup skier-turned-coach Andy Newell represented the U.S. at a staggering nine world championships, four Olympics, and 200-plus World Cups in his career; if it happened in international skiing between 2000 and 2020, Newell was probably there. Join him as he brings this experience to bear while discussing the challenges and successes of the U.S. Ski Team, the barriers to American ski development, how he's used all this experience while leading the resurgent BSF Pro Team, and more. See the website for full subject-matter timestamps for this episode.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes Zach Caldwell mailbag episode: So many questions about skis 11 11 Zach Caldwell mailbag episode: So many questions about skis full 873e5802-a528-4a39-ae4c-e1c2e2428014 https://share.transistor.fm/s/745f4807 You had questions: about ski choice, about differences between ski brands, about what really distinguishes World Cup stock, about listed weight ranges and flex, about how to find the best skis for you, about release angles (!), about testing skis, and so much more. We have some answers for you! Tune in for a Q&A episode with Zach Caldwell, a man for whom no question is too esoteric, no distinction too minute. You will learn something.

]]> You had questions: about ski choice, about differences between ski brands, about what really distinguishes World Cup stock, about listed weight ranges and flex, about how to find the best skis for you, about release angles (!), about testing skis, and so much more. We have some answers for you! Tune in for a Q&A episode with Zach Caldwell, a man for whom no question is too esoteric, no distinction too minute. You will learn something.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:11:14 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 9236 You had questions: about ski choice, about differences between ski brands, about what really distinguishes World Cup stock, about listed weight ranges and flex, about how to find the best skis for you, about release angles (!), about testing skis, and so much more. We have some answers for you! Tune in for a Q&A episode with Zach Caldwell, a man for whom no question is too esoteric, no distinction too minute. You will learn something.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes Factory grinds and structure with Rossignol (sponsored episode) 10 10 Factory grinds and structure with Rossignol (sponsored episode) full 7c170427-6dfc-47eb-a20a-7afbffb4b849 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30a22a81 Julian Robert and Jeff Courter of Rossignol are back for the second of two sponsored episodes. Would you like to know a ski manufacturer’s philosophy on factory grinds? What structure testing looks like at the World Cup level? Which is more important at the citizen-racer level, hand structure vs. ski choice? Two men who have more knowledge about factory grinds than you do bring that perspective to bear here; if you listen, you will learn something.

This is the second of two episodes sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. Rossignol reps answered the questions put to them regarding their products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> Julian Robert and Jeff Courter of Rossignol are back for the second of two sponsored episodes. Would you like to know a ski manufacturer’s philosophy on factory grinds? What structure testing looks like at the World Cup level? Which is more important at the citizen-racer level, hand structure vs. ski choice? Two men who have more knowledge about factory grinds than you do bring that perspective to bear here; if you listen, you will learn something.

This is the second of two episodes sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. Rossignol reps answered the questions put to them regarding their products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:52:46 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 1663 Julian Robert and Jeff Courter of Rossignol are back for the second of two sponsored episodes. Would you like to know a ski manufacturer’s philosophy on factory grinds? What structure testing looks like at the World Cup level? Which is more important at the citizen-racer level, hand structure vs. ski choice? Two men who have more knowledge about factory grinds than you do bring that perspective to bear here; if you listen, you will learn something.

This is the second of two episodes sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. Rossignol reps answered the questions put to them regarding their products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes Research and development with Rossignol (sponsored episode) 9 9 Research and development with Rossignol (sponsored episode) full 05c62b19-10b6-43ed-af3e-f076e7bdbb78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cccfe62b Julian Robert and Jeff Courter head up research and development at Rossignol, the longtime ski brand of podcast host Fast Big Dog. Join them to learn how ski designers work with athletes to develop skis, how to make the best use of demo days to find new skis that work for you, and their biggest tip for someone looking to buy a new pair of skis. You’ve probably also seen some recent buzz about the new SX skate ski; hear about this ski’s capabilities and its place in the larger Rossi lineup. From, literally, the men who designed it.

This episode is sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. They answered the questions put to them regarding Rossignol skis and new products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> Julian Robert and Jeff Courter head up research and development at Rossignol, the longtime ski brand of podcast host Fast Big Dog. Join them to learn how ski designers work with athletes to develop skis, how to make the best use of demo days to find new skis that work for you, and their biggest tip for someone looking to buy a new pair of skis. You’ve probably also seen some recent buzz about the new SX skate ski; hear about this ski’s capabilities and its place in the larger Rossi lineup. From, literally, the men who designed it.

This episode is sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. They answered the questions put to them regarding Rossignol skis and new products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:25:03 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 1554 Julian Robert and Jeff Courter head up research and development at Rossignol, the longtime ski brand of podcast host Fast Big Dog. Join them to learn how ski designers work with athletes to develop skis, how to make the best use of demo days to find new skis that work for you, and their biggest tip for someone looking to buy a new pair of skis. You’ve probably also seen some recent buzz about the new SX skate ski; hear about this ski’s capabilities and its place in the larger Rossi lineup. From, literally, the men who designed it.

This episode is sponsored by Rossignol. We sincerely appreciate their support of this podcast. They answered the questions put to them regarding Rossignol skis and new products, but have not otherwise controlled the substantive content heard here.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins No Zach Caldwell waxes poetic on ski waxing 8 8 Zach Caldwell waxes poetic on ski waxing full 052bc5e2-f90f-4ff3-9094-e4a03d9f46e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/480ccc73 Find out everything you need to know about ski waxing, plus many things that you didn’t know you needed to know but will benefit from now knowing, in this masterclass on waxing and ski preparation from wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell. Kick, glide, fluoros, non-fluoros, paraffins, tools, race waxing, everyday waxing – you name it, he talks about it here. Whether you're a novice or a maestro, you will learn something from this.

]]> Find out everything you need to know about ski waxing, plus many things that you didn’t know you needed to know but will benefit from now knowing, in this masterclass on waxing and ski preparation from wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell. Kick, glide, fluoros, non-fluoros, paraffins, tools, race waxing, everyday waxing – you name it, he talks about it here. Whether you're a novice or a maestro, you will learn something from this.

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:43:06 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 7589 Find out everything you need to know about ski waxing, plus many things that you didn’t know you needed to know but will benefit from now knowing, in this masterclass on waxing and ski preparation from wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell. Kick, glide, fluoros, non-fluoros, paraffins, tools, race waxing, everyday waxing – you name it, he talks about it here. Whether you're a novice or a maestro, you will learn something from this.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins No Zach Caldwell and the art of fleet management 7 7 Zach Caldwell and the art of fleet management full 0f04adae-638c-4d56-b51f-dd0519cbb241 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01a6d55b Wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell holds forth on everything citizen racers need to know about ski selection and fleet management. Don’t have a dozen pairs of race skis? No problem. He’ll tell you what you need to prioritize. Plus a healthy dose of banter and anecdotes that will both educate and entertain.

]]> Wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell holds forth on everything citizen racers need to know about ski selection and fleet management. Don’t have a dozen pairs of race skis? No problem. He’ll tell you what you need to prioritize. Plus a healthy dose of banter and anecdotes that will both educate and entertain.

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:47:41 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 8791 Wax tech to the stars Zach Caldwell holds forth on everything citizen racers need to know about ski selection and fleet management. Don’t have a dozen pairs of race skis? No problem. He’ll tell you what you need to prioritize. Plus a healthy dose of banter and anecdotes that will both educate and entertain.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes JC Schoonmaker has arrived 6 6 JC Schoonmaker has arrived full 82a64278-2392-4281-8598-e3fb4aabd98b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2431d72 Last weekend JC Schoonmaker was at the top of the ski world, going stride for stride with Klæbo en route to the first American men’s World Cup podium since Simi Hamilton. But just six weeks ago he was suffering through a low-grade virus that wouldn’t go away, and already thinking that maybe this just wasn’t his year. Join us for real talk on what’s happened since, and what’s next for this team.

]]> Last weekend JC Schoonmaker was at the top of the ski world, going stride for stride with Klæbo en route to the first American men’s World Cup podium since Simi Hamilton. But just six weeks ago he was suffering through a low-grade virus that wouldn’t go away, and already thinking that maybe this just wasn’t his year. Join us for real talk on what’s happened since, and what’s next for this team.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:35:40 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 3420 Last weekend JC Schoonmaker was at the top of the ski world, going stride for stride with Klæbo en route to the first American men’s World Cup podium since Simi Hamilton. But just six weeks ago he was suffering through a low-grade virus that wouldn’t go away, and already thinking that maybe this just wasn’t his year. Join us for real talk on what’s happened since, and what’s next for this team.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes Sophia Laukli breaks her own trail 5 5 Sophia Laukli breaks her own trail full 48f95507-76ba-4553-be65-afc6dec312bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ebc9460 Sophia Laukli is the American who lives and trains in Norway, the nordic skiing Olympian who is also the reigning champion in international trail running, the late bloomer who didn’t start rollerskiing till age 17. She’s forged her own path in both skiing and running, finding balance along the way. Hear her speak about how she’s done it, and what others can learn from it.

]]> Sophia Laukli is the American who lives and trains in Norway, the nordic skiing Olympian who is also the reigning champion in international trail running, the late bloomer who didn’t start rollerskiing till age 17. She’s forged her own path in both skiing and running, finding balance along the way. Hear her speak about how she’s done it, and what others can learn from it.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:58:39 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 7202 Sophia Laukli is the American who lives and trains in Norway, the nordic skiing Olympian who is also the reigning champion in international trail running, the late bloomer who didn’t start rollerskiing till age 17. She’s forged her own path in both skiing and running, finding balance along the way. Hear her speak about how she’s done it, and what others can learn from it.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins No Ben Ogden unfiltered (now with good audio quality) 4 4 Ben Ogden unfiltered (now with good audio quality) full 6806ff4b-c2c4-4759-bd3a-8f32e0a4021f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6470ad69 Ben Ogden speaks. We listened. The brightest star in American men’s skiing is also its most interesting and its most unassuming. Want to know what advice Ogden has for young skiers? How he recalibrated his mental prep when moving from college to the World Cup? The one thing he really wants to ask Klæbo? Find all that, and more, only here. Now ft. good audio quality!

]]> Ben Ogden speaks. We listened. The brightest star in American men’s skiing is also its most interesting and its most unassuming. Want to know what advice Ogden has for young skiers? How he recalibrated his mental prep when moving from college to the World Cup? The one thing he really wants to ask Klæbo? Find all that, and more, only here. Now ft. good audio quality!

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:56:21 -0900 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 5477 Ben Ogden speaks. We listened. The brightest star in American men’s skiing is also its most interesting and its most unassuming. Want to know what advice Ogden has for young skiers? How he recalibrated his mental prep when moving from college to the World Cup? The one thing he really wants to ask Klæbo? Find all that, and more, only here. Now ft. good audio quality!

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins Yes The fastest wax tech, with Carter Hall 3 3 The fastest wax tech, with Carter Hall full 3f449b49-50f4-425d-a374-74b477b545ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/36106757 The third and final guest in our opening series of skiers-turned-mountain-bike-racers, Carter Hall discusses getting in his cycling training while working long hours on the road as a wax tech for BSF Pro Team. Plus the advantages and disadvantages of starting high-level bike racing late in life, what you learn from nordic skiing that you don’t from bike racing, and more.

]]> The third and final guest in our opening series of skiers-turned-mountain-bike-racers, Carter Hall discusses getting in his cycling training while working long hours on the road as a wax tech for BSF Pro Team. Plus the advantages and disadvantages of starting high-level bike racing late in life, what you learn from nordic skiing that you don’t from bike racing, and more.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:20:15 -0800 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 4025 The third and final guest in our opening series of skiers-turned-mountain-bike-racers, Carter Hall discusses getting in his cycling training while working long hours on the road as a wax tech for BSF Pro Team. Plus the advantages and disadvantages of starting high-level bike racing late in life, what you learn from nordic skiing that you don’t from bike racing, and more.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins No Who’s the weirdest among endurance athletes, with Evan Arthur 2 2 Who’s the weirdest among endurance athletes, with Evan Arthur full 8cc696c2-857a-48c3-a5f5-071d458abbb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7914a5a3 Who’s weirder, distance runners or nordic skiers? What’s the hardest sport between running, nordic skiing, and mountain biking? What should a college athlete trying to keep up training while moving on in life consider when taking those next steps? Evan Arthur sits down with Fast Big Dog to answer these questions and more.

]]> Who’s weirder, distance runners or nordic skiers? What’s the hardest sport between running, nordic skiing, and mountain biking? What should a college athlete trying to keep up training while moving on in life consider when taking those next steps? Evan Arthur sits down with Fast Big Dog to answer these questions and more.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:35:38 -0800 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 3127 Who’s weirder, distance runners or nordic skiers? What’s the hardest sport between running, nordic skiing, and mountain biking? What should a college athlete trying to keep up training while moving on in life consider when taking those next steps? Evan Arthur sits down with Fast Big Dog to answer these questions and more.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sports, skate skiing, classic skiing, nordic ski training, Jessie Diggins No From St. Scholastica nordic to the mountain bike World Cup (with John Wessling) 1 1 From St. Scholastica nordic to the mountain bike World Cup (with John Wessling) full feaec7d3-5e93-497c-875d-6fd0eab5820d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cea0f29 John Wessling has lived all over and has pretty much done it all in sport, both endurance sports and skill sports. He self-effacingly describes himself as “the best of the worst” in most of these endeavors, but he’s also a three-time Cat 1 national champion in cross-country mountain bike racing, so take that last assessment with a grain of salt.

Wessling brings this cross-disciplinary perspective to bear as he discusses why nordic skiers make the best athletes, why he puts motocross world champions on the SkiErg, the single thing that mid-pack Birkie skiers should be thinking about, and much more.

]]> John Wessling has lived all over and has pretty much done it all in sport, both endurance sports and skill sports. He self-effacingly describes himself as “the best of the worst” in most of these endeavors, but he’s also a three-time Cat 1 national champion in cross-country mountain bike racing, so take that last assessment with a grain of salt.

Wessling brings this cross-disciplinary perspective to bear as he discusses why nordic skiers make the best athletes, why he puts motocross world champions on the SkiErg, the single thing that mid-pack Birkie skiers should be thinking about, and much more.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:45:42 -0800 Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer 4172 John Wessling has lived all over and has pretty much done it all in sport, both endurance sports and skill sports. He self-effacingly describes himself as “the best of the worst” in most of these endeavors, but he’s also a three-time Cat 1 national champion in cross-country mountain bike racing, so take that last assessment with a grain of salt.

Wessling brings this cross-disciplinary perspective to bear as he discusses why nordic skiers make the best athletes, why he puts motocross world champions on the SkiErg, the single thing that mid-pack Birkie skiers should be thinking about, and much more.

]]> nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, endurance sport training, SkiErg, mountain bike, motocross No