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The Seder-Skier PodcastTeam Birkie's high-performance director Chad Salmela and head coach Jake Stiele join the show!Team Birkie is a Midwest-based professional cross country ski team formed through a collaboration between the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, The Loppet Foundation, and Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC). With athletes competing at the FIS World Cup, U.S. SuperTour, and regional marathon levels, the team is dedicated to advancing skiing in the Central Region. With its home base in Minneapolis, MN, Team Birkie promotes partnership and community engagement, striving to set higher standards in the sport and inspire the next generation of Nordic skiers.Register for Summer College programLearn more...
2025-05-0356 min
ThresholdThe slow race to fast (with Olympic marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm)From a DII collegiate walk-on, Dakotah Lindwurm steadily rose the ranks of the distance running community within the Midwest until she made a national splash by winning Grandma's Marathon in 2021.
Lindwurm then qualified for the 2024 Olympic marathon, where she finishing in 12th place - as the top American.
Hear from Dakotah on her Olympic tales, training, and her slow rise to the top.
With guest Dakotah Lindwurm
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-10-031h 01ThresholdTails From The Tour (with Steve Porino in Paris)Steve Porino is an NBC Sports commentator, who was working this year's Tour de France, and is now in Paris as the Olympic Games kick off. Hear from Steve's stories from the Tour de France and his thoughts on this year's Olympic Games.
With guest Steve Porino
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
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2024-07-2654 minThresholdAn American in Paris (with Chris Lundstrom)Chris Lundstrom is the Head Coach of MN Distance Elite, a group of professional distance runners, one of which - Dakotah Lindwurm - qualified for the 2024 Olympic Marathon. As we head into Olympic season, hear from Chris about his distance training, marathoning, and coaching insights.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.
With guest Chris Lundstrom
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
Patreon Producer: Michael Swan
2024-07-0851 minThresholdAn Institution Retires (with Cory Schwartz)He's the longest running collegiate ski coach in history - we said it. Hear from Cory Schwartz, University of New Hampshire ski coach for 42 years - in his final days before retirement - as he talks about his successes coaching the technical aspects of skiing... but how all of the other stuff may be what's more important.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.
With guest Cory Schwartz
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-06-0550 min
Slate CultureHang Up: Anthony Edwards Is HereJoel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Alex Kirshner discuss the quarterback frenzy at the top of the NFL draft and Anthony Edwards’ star-making performances in the NBA playoffs. Then, Josh and Stefan Fatsis are joined by cross-country skiing broadcaster Chad Salmela to talk about the remarkable Jessie Diggins.QBs in the NFL draft (4:23): Was the Falcons’ Michael Penix pick a big mistake? Edwards (18:44): The Timberwolves guard looks ready for the spotlight. Diggins (34:06): Why everyone should root for the American skiing sensation.Afterbal...
2024-04-301h 13
Hang Up and ListenAnthony Edwards Is HereJoel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Alex Kirshner discuss the quarterback frenzy at the top of the NFL draft and Anthony Edwards’ star-making performances in the NBA playoffs. Then, Josh and Stefan Fatsis are joined by cross-country skiing broadcaster Chad Salmela to talk about the remarkable Jessie Diggins.QBs in the NFL draft (4:23): Was the Falcons’ Michael Penix pick a big mistake? Edwards (18:44): The Timberwolves guard looks ready for the spotlight. Diggins (34:06): Why everyone should root for the American skiing sensation.Afterbal...
2024-04-301h 13ThresholdLong Distance Climate Warrior (with Bill McKibben)Bill McKibben is an American writer, climate advocate and Wikipedia even says he's been mentioned as possible future Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Energy. He's also a cross-country skier. So, Chad talks with Bill about the future of skiing in a world where climate change is affecting ski venues worldwide.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.
With guest Bill McKibben
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-04-191h 04ThresholdUS Skiing Development through the Fish Eye Lens (with Bryan Fish)Chad catches up with Bryan Fish IN PERSON at the Spring US Cross Country Ski Championships. Bryan works at the US Ski and Snowboard Development Director and has the most up close perspective on the growth of US skiing right from the roots of it all.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.
with guest Bryan Fish
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris...
2024-03-2740 minThresholdBirkie Fever (with David Norris and Jessica Yeaton)This has been a very busy stretch for us at Threshold. One of us becoming a father for the first time in the last few weeks and all the imperative concentration that goes with that; and the other juggling 3 jobs all converging on massive high points. Well, in terms of Threshold, it has had us scrambling to meet what we might expect our listeners are waiting for. We recognize that this Birkie preview is coming in just under the wire with the event already underway in it's low-snow form, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.Chad's "hangover" ended up a...
2024-02-2333 minThresholdThe Loppet Cup Hangover (with Kevin Bolger)Well, if you were in Minneapolis last weekend, you probably have that 'Loppet Cup Hangover" feeling. To bring ourselves back to the glory, Chad talks with Kevin Bolger about his experience and what it meant to the World Cup athletes to race in the US, in front of an objectively incredible crowd.
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with guest Kevin Bolger
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-02-2338 minThresholdKIKKAN the Documentary (with Kikkan Randall)US Skiing has seen a rapid growth to the top of the sport over the past couple of decades. We've all seen it... and watch the results of this growth today. But at one time, things were quite the opposite. That is, until Kikkan Randall sprung onto the World Cup, leading the US to places they'd never been before. Now, a documentary about Kikkan is premiering in cities around the country. Chad asks Kikkan about this experience and where we can see it.
This episode is sponsored by Fischer. To learn more about the Fischer Speedmax Helium...
2024-02-1234 min
WCCO OutdoorsThe Problems With Such a Warm WinterThere's a lot to get to this week, as Rob Drieslein goes through some headlines and tiptoes outside of the world of hunting and fishing...but stays outdoors. Team Birkie head coach Chad Salmela describes the difficulties of this unusually warm Winter on the sport of cross-country skiing. Outdoor News Vice President of Sales & Marketing Phil Frebault reviews his trip to the annual NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas.
2024-02-0537 minThresholdPeriod 3 Nordic Ski World Cup RECAP (with Rick Kapala)Before the world's best skiers make their way to North America, Chad and Rick Kapala discuss the results and storylines from the 3rd period of the World Cup circuit.
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with guest Rick Kapala
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-02-011h 17ThresholdTour de Ski RECAP (with Chad Salmela)The 2023-2024 Tour de Ski is now in the rearview and it's time to reflect on the numerous compelling storylines that glued us to the screen this year. Who better to recap these storylines than the man on the broadcast and your host, Chad Salmela.
With Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-01-071h 10ThresholdTrail to Gold (w/ Erin Moening)The Trail to Gold Program funds talented women coaches to join the US Ski Team coaching staff during the World Cup racing season. Chad talks to Erin Moening, Team Birkie coach and the most recent coach who just finished her time as part of the Trail to Gold Program.
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With guest Erin Moening
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2024-01-0242 minThresholdBiathlon World Cup Period 1 Recap (with Herbert Fritzenwenger)Chad digs into the Biathlon World Cup with special guest and German analyst, Herbert Fritzenwenger, who - if you don't know - you'll be pleased to get to know.
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with guest Herbert Fritzenwenger
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-12-2759 minThresholdInside the Wax Truck (with Chris Hecker)Chad digs in on the big shakeup on the World Cup this year: the flourocarbon ban... and how the US Ski Team is pulling away from the rest of the field when it comes to ski speed.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.
With guest Chris Hecker
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-12-2343 minThresholdPeriod 1 Cross Country Recap (with Ben Ogden)Chad sits down with Ben Ogden to discuss not only his own standout performances that kicked off the 2023-2024 season, but Team USA as a whole.
Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com .
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2023-12-2047 minThresholdQ and A (with Chad Salmela)Heading into the 2023-2024 Cross Country Ski and Biathlon World Cups, we gather listener questions to flip the microphone on Chad and get some much needed insight.
with guest Chad Salmela
and host (?) Chris Parr
2023-11-2330 minThresholdJourneyman Biathlon Coach (w/ Johnny Coconuts)Learn about how the Italian Biathlon rose from struggling times to win the World Championship relay with Italian Biathlon Shooting Coach Jonne Kahkonen.
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with guest Jonne Kahkonen
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-11-2049 minThresholdAmerica's Ski Reporter (with Nat Herz)Nat Herz IS journalism. In the best possible way. As the co-host of the Devon Kershaw Show and often the only North American cross country ski reporter on site at World Cup races and the Olympics, Nat has a perspective unlike any other. Listen to him and Chad talk about what it's like reporting on this weird sport.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.
with guest Nat...
2023-11-051h 07ThresholdSponsored WC Teams? (w/ Jostein Vinjerui & Trond Nystad)Today we discuss how the sport of nordic skiing is changing, so much so that athletes are now aligning themselves with branded teams, as opposed to national teams. What does this mean for the sport and could this come to the World Cup?
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With guests Jostein Vinjerui & Trond Nystad
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-10-0956 minThresholdThe 8 Year Olympic Plan (w/ Paul Schommer and Jake Brown)Jake Brown and Paul Schommer went from trying a new sport for themselves in biathlon, to becoming Olympians in 9 years. Now, they are leaders on the fast rising US Biathlon team. Hear from them about their struggles getting started with the sport, successes on the World Cup, and what's ahead this season.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.
With guests Jake Brown and Paul Schommer
...
2023-10-011h 01ThresholdTop End Speed (with Andy Newell)Andy Newell has skied on the FIS World Cup for 17 years, the longest of any American in history. Hear about his experience as one of the best skiers in the world and how he now coaches based on that experience.
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With guest Andy Newell
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-09-091h 16
The Geary Stein & Stevens ShowNBC Winter Olympic Analyst and Coach Chad SalmelaWe begin the show with Programming Director of Your Home TV, Dominic Melillo. He wrote a song about Jimmy Buffett, and with his untimely passing, comes on the show to discuss it. Also, we talk with Chad Salmela who with Steve Schlanger has one of the most iconic calls in sports history. Steve surprises Chad, and they both reminisce about the call and relive their feelings and emotions during that time. Plus so much more!
2023-09-0443 minThresholdA Brilliant Future for Brillion (w/ Ariens)In 2019, Ariens - the company known for making snow blowers - backed the US Biathlon Team... then quickly set off to make a one of a kind nordic center, complete with a biathlon range South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.
Hear from the Ariens employees on how they pulled this incredible feat off and what it means to the nordic ski community across the country.
This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details.
With guests Tara Perre and Sean Becker
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced...
2023-08-261h 01ThresholdConfident Creative Coaching (with Per Nilsson)He's Frida Karlsson's coach, as well as the coach of the German Women's Cross Country ski team - who have been on the rise for the past several years. Threshold welcomes our first return guest on the podcast: Per Nilsson
With guest Per Nilsson
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-07-2355 minThresholdAn American Choice (with Julia Kern)Julia Kern had the opportunity to pursue basketball, but chose nordic skiing... then quickly found her way onto the World Cup podium, and now carries a World Championship bronze medal. Threshold catches up with Julia after the US Ski Team Bend camp.
Ariens Nordic Center invites you to our inaugural Mike Ariens Run/Walk Aug. 19, 2023, where you can run or walk a 5k or 10K and bring the kids for our 1K Kids Fun Run. All participants get Mike’s signature running swag, a bucket hat, and his favorite treat, ice cream at the finish line. The run...
2023-07-1654 minThresholdQueen of the Mountain (with Sophia Laukli)After finishing 3rd in the Alpe Cermis Tour de Ski climb, 15th place in her grueling 30km Olympic debut, and fresh off of her victory at Marathon du Mont Blanc - Laukli discusses her love for the mountains.
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With guest: Sophia Laukli
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-06-2752 minThresholdA Look Across The Table to Triathlon (with Ryan Bolton)The "High Performance Director" is a somewhat new - but now essential - position in endurance sports. Today on Threshold, we get into the weeds by talking training with USA Triathlon's High Performance Director, Ryan Bolton.
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With guest Ryan Bolton
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Hosted by Chris Parr
2023-06-101h 07ThresholdWhy does Norway Dominate? (with Petter Skinstad)Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, free Threshold hats, and more!
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Norwegian Elite skier and ski pundit, Petter Skinstad gives insight as to why Norway, with only 5.4 million people, leads the Olympic medal count.
With guest Petter Skinstad
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-05-201h 07ThresholdPeriod 3 Nordic World Cup Recap (with Pat O'Brien)To recap the cross-country ski Period World Cup races and the fight for the crystal globes, Threshold brings in former SMS Head Coach , Patrick O'Brien.
With guest Patrick O'Brien
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-04-011h 05Threshold2022-2023 Biathlon Recap (with Clare Egan)Threshold catches up with former US Biathlete and current Chair of the IBU Athletes' Committee, Clare Egan to recap the biathlon season.
With guest Clare Egan
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-03-261h 02Threshold2023 World Championships recap (US Head Coach Matt Whitcomb)From Rosie Brennan's epic 30km battle, to Jessie Diggin's and Julia Kern's bronze medal Team Sprint Performance, to Jessie's historic gold medal... Threshold breaks down the 2023 World Championships with US Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb
With guest Matt Whitcomb
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-03-0848 minThresholdSteady Hand on Success (Sverre Caldwell)Sverre Caldwell, father of Sophie Caldwell has greatly influenced American skiing for the past few decades. We explore what he thinks is the secret to success and where American skiing is headed.
With guest Sverre Caldwell
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-03-071h 00ThresholdBirkie Fever (with Ben Popp)The American Birkebeiner has for a long time been a machine in American nordic skiing, but how do the inner workings function? Threshold talks with Birkie Executive Director, Ben Popp, just one week away from North America's biggest cross country ski race.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Ben Popp
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-02-2149 minThresholdGiving Herself a Shot (with Deedra Irwin)At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Deedra Irwin finished the 15km Biathlon event in 7th place - the best EVER finish by a US Biathlete at the Olympics. This, after competing in the sport for only 4 years. Threshold catches up with Deedra just before the World Championships to hear her story.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Deedra Irwin
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-02-091h 05ThresholdPeriod 2 Nordic World Cup Recap (with Caitlin Gregg)To recap the cross-country ski Period 2 World Cup races from the Tour de Ski, Livingo, Les Rousses, and Toblach, Threshold brings in Team Birkie Coach, Caitlin Gregg.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Caitlin Gregg
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-02-071h 24ThresholdThe 9er (with Ben Ogden)Ben Ogden, sitting as the 9th best skier in the world... catches up with Threshold about halfway through the season.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Ben Ogden
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-02-0443 minThresholdPeriod 2 Biathlon Recap (with Lowell Bailey)Period 2 on the biathlon World Cup has been chock-full of storylines. To recap the races from Pokljuka, Ruhpolding, and Antholz, Threshold brings in Director of High Performance for US Biathlon, and World Champion biathlete, Lowell Bailey.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Lowell Bailey
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2023-01-2952 min
An Hour From TowerChad SalmelaOn this Episode of An Hour From Tower we catch up with CSS Cross Country Coach, NBC Commentator, and former US Biathlon Team member Chad Salmela. We talk about his path to CSS, performing at an Olympic level, and why a person can have an unhealthy and draining relationship with wax!
2023-01-2651 minThresholdIt Takes a Family (with Campbell Wright)Campbell Wright, at just 19 years old, shocked the Biathlon world by shooting clean and finishing 15th in the 20km World Cup at Antholz, Italy.
But the most chocking of all... he was racing for a country rarely - actually, never - seen near the top of Biathlon World Cup results: New Zealand.
Hear from Campbell about what it took to become a world class biathlete from an under represented country and what he's up to now.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view t...
2023-01-0957 minThresholdWho is THAT guy? (with Ivan Babikov)Ivan Babikov, the Canadian from Russia has one heck of a story. From growing up in Russia, to pursuing the North American ski racing scene as part of the Subaru Factory Team, to then skiing for Russia, to THEN skiing for Canada... Ivan's perspective is one of a kind.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Ivan Babikov
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-12-301h 25Threshold2022-2023 Period 1 RECAP (with Kristen Bourne and Armin Auchentaller)Chad talks with Kristen Bourne, US Ski Team Coach, and Armin Auchentaller, US Biathlon Head Coach, to reflect on Period One of the Nordic and Biathlon World Cups AND predict what's to come.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guests Kristen Bourne and Armin Auchentaller
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-12-201h 32ThresholdThe One and Only (with Beckie Scott)Beckie Scott's tells the story of her 2002 gold medal, her career fighting for clean sport, and why took a step back.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Beckie Scott
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-12-1353 minThresholdWorld Champion and Punchy Podcast Pundit (Devon Kershaw)Devon Kershaw, host of the Devon Kershaw Show by Fasterskier, talks with Threshold about his childhood, skiing at the top of the world, becoming a World Champion, and why he's so critical of FIS.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Devon Kershaw
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-11-221h 20ThresholdA Whole New World Cup (with Chris Grover)Threshold talks with US Ski and Snowboard Program Director, Chris Grover, about all of the changes coming to the World Cup this year. And all that's not changing.
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With guest Chris Grover
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-11-181h 03ThresholdA Big Stupid Olympics (with Jessie Diggins)Season 3 of Threshold kicks off with American skiing legend and our friend, Jessie Diggins!
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
With guest Jessie Diggins
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-10-301h 07ThresholdProject RED-S (with Pippa Woolven, Holly Brooks, and Rachel Bachman-Perkins)Visit RED-S.com for more information on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com
2022-10-0657 min
Gearing Up for Grandma'sSeason 3, Episode 1 --- Carrie TollefsonMinnesota native and former US Olympian Carrie Tollefson has been involved with Grandma's Marathon for more than a decade, serving most recently as lead analyst for the women's marathon for our radio broadcast.Tollefson works primarily on race day with Chad Salmela, who has Olympic experience of his own in the broadcast booth. Together, they are part of a star-studded media team each year at Grandma's Marathon.Tollefson talk this episode about her favorite parts of Grandma's Marathon weekend, including the William A. Irvin 5K on Friday night, and gives her recommendations for anyone visiting...
2022-09-0647 minThe Seder-Skier PodcastSeder-Skier Podcast - Training so much your family is worriedIt's been awhile....lots to discuss....
We talk about...
- U.S. skiers hop into the trail scene
- Anders Aukland's new training regimen
- Chet Holmgren, Chad Salmela and the ongoing body image/journalist saga
- K.O. or Hannah Halverson? Did the U.S. make the right choice for the Olympics?
- Equal distances in skiing - why didn't anyone care that 88% of women athletes on the World Cup voted against it?
- Why I like the U.S. Ski Team's push to in...
2022-07-181h 30ThresholdThe Crying Fighter (with Kara Goucher)This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Salomon’s great tradition of top quality trail shoes, now extends to the road. Find the shoes that are right for you with Salomon’s shoe finder at Salomon.com
Kara Goucher was the Silver medalist in the 2007 10,000m Track and Field World Championships. She went on to become a whistleblower that took down her former (now banned) coach Alberto Salazar. Kara is now an NBC commentator for this year's Track and Field World Championships.
Threshold catches up with her just before the 2022 Track and Field World Cham...
2022-07-121h 00
ThresholdTalent and Environment (with Kelsey and Taylor Phinney)What happens when a sports best athletes, meet, fall in love, and have kids? That is Taylor and Kelsey Phinney’s story—at least part of it.
This episode is sponsored by the Davis Phinney Foundation, a non-profit with the mission to help people with Parkinson's live well with the disease.
Visit dpf.org/donate
With guests Kelsey and Taylor Phinney
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-06-091h 12ThresholdSummer AND Winter Paralympic Champion (with Kendall Gretsch)Kendall Gretsch entered her very first Paralympics race in the 6km biathlon at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games... and won.
Fast forward to the Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Kendall Gretsch is faced with a daunting task, making up her 4 minute and 8 second factored time. In a thrilling finish, she sprints past Lauren Parker to become a summer AND winter Paralympic Champion.
Video of that finish here: https://youtu.be/uwB75wE1V3w
With guest Kendall Gretsch
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-05-2059 minThresholdKikkan Randall, The X Factor (with Kikkan Randall)This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Fischer. Learn more about the new Fischer Speedmax Helium system at fischersports.com
Some people don’t need an introduction. And some don’t even need a full name.
Their shadow is cast so large over their influence–their contribution so transformative—that you need only refer to them by their first name.
Especially with a name like Kikkan.
With guest Kikkan Randall
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-04-221h 08ThresholdAmerica's First Nordic Skiing Mother/Daughter Olympians (with Novie and Laura McCabe)This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Fischer. Learn more about the Fischer Speedmax Helium system at fischersports.com
Just as American skiing started to appear at the top of the sport, when Jessie Diggins grew the US Olympic medal haul by 100% in Beijing, and Rosie Brennan unceremoniously threw down the second-best top-to-bottom women’s Olympic performance in history, at the very same games–naturally a somewhat esoteric statistic like the first Mother-daughter Olympic duo in US cross country skiing might occur at the same time.
Today, on Threshold, we cover that story with the duo...
2022-04-1859 min
Nordic NationInside the booth with Chad Salmela and Kikkan Randall, NBC Olympic cross country ski analystsIn this episode, we’ve got Chad Salmela and Kikkan Randall on to discuss the experience of calling the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, live from a booth in Stamford, CT. The duo worked as cross country analysts, alongside long-time NBC play-by-play announcer Steve Schlanger. While Chad is a veteran in the role, this was Kikkan’s first Olympics inside the booth. During this conversation, Kikkan and Chad field a variety of questions on their experience – everything from staying fresh while calling races in the middle of the night for two weeks straight, to maintaining professional composure while w...
2022-03-041h 00
River RadioFebruary 26, 2022 – What makes Olympic champion Jessie Diggins tick; How the "infodemic" of misinformation harms society;Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson discuss the flow of misinformation that is affecting everything from the war in Ukraine to the pandemic, with Stephen Maher of Maclean's Magazine (5:30); and the keys to Jessie Diggins remarkable Olympic success in Nordic skiing with Jessie's high school coach from Stillwater, Kris Hansen (36:30). Also included is an update of local news (28:30). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsStephen Maher, Maclean’s Magazinehttps://www.macleans.ca/author/stephen-maher/ Kris Hansen, former ski coach for Jessie Diggins...
2022-02-2658 minThresholdBirkie Week Windup (with 2x Champion Alayna Sonnesyn)Birkie week is upon us. Who better to talk to then 2-time Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn about becoming the youngest female Birkie winner in history.
With guest Alayna Sonnesyn
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2022-02-2240 minThresholdGermany’s Mark on Biathlon (with Andrea Henkel Burke)This is your LAST CHANCE to win a FREE pair of Salomon S/MAX eSKIN skis, made from recycled plastic bottles. To enter the giveaway, FOLLOW Threshold on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, AND comment on Threshold with Chad Salmela's post on FACEBOOK. Each comment counts as an entry!
On this day 20 years ago, Andrea Burke (neé Henkel) won Gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics in an event that her coaches recommended she didn’t compete in. This marked the first of many medals at Soldier Hollow in what was considered a smashing success for the country of...
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Heartbeat: US Biathlon PodcastChad Salmela: Beijing Olympic PreviewA native of Minnesota's Iron Range, Salmela had a strong career as an athlete on the U.S. Biathlon Team, then as a coach with the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. He is most noted for his broadcast voice with NBC and Peacock TV, where he will be calling his fifth Olympics for the network at Beijing.Salmela has been at the microphone for cross country skiing and biathlon for the network. But his most famous call was his masterful and exuberant commentary as Jessie Diggins battled Stine Nilsson of Sweden to the finish for...
2022-02-0249 minThresholdAlive and Olympian (with Hannah Halvorsen)Win a FREE pair of Salomon S/MAX eSKIN skis, made from recycled plastic bottles. To enter the giveaway, FOLLOW Threshold on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, AND comment on Threshold with Chad Salmela's post on FACEBOOK. Each comment counts as an entry!
After surviving being hit by a car, Hannah Halvorsen overcomes immense odds to earn a spot on the 2022 US Olympic Team.
with Guest Hannah Halvorsen
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
Thanks again to today's special sponsor: SALOMON, for providing a pair of Salomon S/M...
2022-02-0152 minRiver RadioJan. 29, 2022 – Previewing Jessie Diggins Olympic prospects with NBC Sports analyst Chad Salmela; Dana Vannen Anderson on making her gender transitionHosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson discuss the upcoming Winter Olympics and prospects for local nordic ski racer Jessie Diggins, with NBC Olympics analyst Chad Salmela (6:00); and the process of going through a gender transition with longtime Marine on St. Croix resident Dana Vannen Anderson (36:00). Also included is an update on area news (31:00).Chad Salmela, Olympic Nordic Ski Commentator for NBChttps://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/bio/chad-salmela/Chad’s call of Jessie Diggins 2018 Olympic victoryhttps://www.nbcolympics.com/videos/pyeongchang-2018-nbc-call-randall-diggins-historic-featDana Vannen AndersonDa...
2022-01-291h 04ThresholdAmerica's 2022 Olympic Unsung Favorite (with Rosie Brennan)Win a FREE pair of Salomon S/MAX eSKIN skis, made from recycled plastic bottles. To enter the giveaway, FOLLOW Threshold on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, AND comment on Threshold with Chad Salmela's post on FACEBOOK.
Rosie Brennan has entered 7 World Cup events during the 2021-2022 season and has finished no worse than 8th, including a podium finish in Davos. This clearly sets her up for an exciting Olympic run. Today on Threshold, we talk with Rosie about the long journey that has brought her here and how she feels about the upcoming Olympics. In a 'Here-Comes-Diggins' m...
2022-01-2842 minThresholdThe Youngest Birkie Champion (with Johnny Steel Hagenbuch)Threshold sits down with double Junior World Champion and the youngest winner of the American Birkebeiner, Johnny Steel Hagenbuch. We get into the environment and circumstances of Hagenbuch’s development, his part in the young group of American men who shined like no Americans before at the junior level, his college plans, his long-range skiing aspirations, and of course, winning the Birkie at age 19.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by SALOMON. Recognizing that the future existence of skiing is directly impacted by climate change, Salomon is confirming that sustainability will be a major aspect of its per...
2022-01-0337 minThresholdThe Unlikely Olympian (with Holly Brooks)Olympian Holly Brooks reached the highest level of ski racing, despite, if not in spite of, her circuitous, uncommon route. We put some Holly into your Holidays with Holly Brooks, from her home in Anchorage.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored by SALOMON. Recognizing that the future existence of skiing is directly impacted by climate change, Salomon is confirming that sustainability will be a major aspect of its performance parameters in future winter sports products.
The first of those sustainable products is the new S/MAX eSKIN Nordic ski, the company’s first ski constructed wit...
2021-12-2445 min
Heartbeat: US Biathlon PodcastKelsey Dickinson: Nordic Culture of the Methow ValleyDickinson is a fascinating young athlete. She was just six when her parents followed family friends in a move to Winthrop, Wash. at a time when the community was starting to make a splash as a premier nordic center in America. Cross country skiing became a way of life, with junior racing and high school as she forged her path in the sport. For Dickinson, her joy of shooting came early on an impromptu range. And while she followed her skiing dreams to Sun Valley after high school, she always kept biathlon in the back of her...
2021-12-2338 minThresholdChill Pack 2000 (with Gus Schumacher, JC Schoonmaker, Ben Ogden, Lake Jager, and Hunter Wonders)In 2019 and 2020, team USA won the Men's 4x5km Relay at the Nordic Skiing World Junior Championships for the first and second time ever. Now, those same men, who were all born in the year 2000 occupy half of the US Men's Nordic Ski Team. Not only that, but this season they have quietly been making names for themselves on the World Cup scene.
Today on Threshold we talk with these five guys - the Chill Pack - from Davos, Switzerland while they prepare for their next World Cup races.
This episode of Threshold is sponsored...
2021-12-1748 minThresholdFrom Sweden, With Love (with Maja Dahlqvist and Kevin Bolger)This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Recognizing that the future existence of skiing is directly impacted by climate change, Salomon is confirming that sustainability will be a major aspect of its performance parameters in future winter sports products.
The first of those sustainable products is the new S/MAX eSKIN Nordic ski, the company’s first ski constructed with a sustainable mindset, with its core constructed with recycled plastic bottles. For more information on Salomon’s focus on sustainability, and all their great products, Visit Salomon.com
Today, Threshold welcomes Kevin Bolger and Maja...
2021-12-0746 minThresholdThe Perpetual Underdog (with Wolfgang Pichler)This time of year, nearly every year, vaunted biathlon coach, Wolfgang Pichler's long shadow gets cast over the biathlon world.
The IBU Biathlon World Cup started last weekend in Oestersund, Sweden, and continues this Thursday through Sunday.
Sweden has emerged as one of the strongest biathlon nations though it has not enjoyed wide popularity nor big funding. It has been a perennial underdog to neighboring Norway, Germany, and Russia.
Now semi-retired as a sports programming gun for hire, Threshold talks with Pichler from his home in Ruhpolding, Germany, digging to the heart of a...
2021-11-3053 minThresholdDrive for 25: How $25 and NNF Have Changed US SkiingWith guests Rick Kapala and Reid Lutter
Featuring Jessie Diggins, Gus Schumacher, Kikkan Randall, Rosie Brennan, Sophie Caldwell, Hannah Halvorsen, and Matt Whitcomb
https://nationalnordicfoundation.org/drive-for-25/
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-11-221h 06ThresholdSee Carrie Run! (with Carrie Tollefson)Olympian, marathoner, mother, podcast host, TV commentator, and Dr. Pepper pounding superstar Carrie Tollefson joins Threshold to talk about her Olympic history as well as hype us up for the NYC marathon.
With guest Carrie Tollefson
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-11-0446 minThresholdThe blank-chested journeyman of American distance running (with Ben True)It’s cross country running season on a ski-heavy endurance podcast. There's no better time and no better guest for Threshold right now than Ben True.
In college, Ben was a three sport All-American in cross country, skiing, and track and field. After having some confusion as to what sport to pursue, he landed as a runner... a runner with a clear Olympic trajectory. However, after three Olympic Trials that rendered several 4th place results, Ben reflects on what the Olympics truly are.
Ben will toe the line in his first marathon this year at the...
2021-10-011h 02Gearing Up for Grandma'sSeason 2, Episode 1 --- Kara GoucherDuluth's own Kara Goucher joins the Season 2 debut of "Gearing Up for Grandma's" fresh off making her TV analyst debut for NBC at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. There, she provided commentary of several distance running events, including the women's marathon in which Molly Seidel won just the third-ever Olympic medal in that event.Goucher is joined by our regular host, Peter Graves, and special co-host for this episode, Chad Salmela, both of whom also have broadcasting experience at the Olympic Games.Together, they recount what were the 2020 Games and talk tricks of the trade, including Goucher...
2021-09-1535 minThresholdEndurance Training for Motorsports (with John Wessling)Motocross to those clueless about the sport, might see it as a fairly sedentary group of people, swilling beer, sitting in lawn chairs, eating BBQ, flipping off the camera--not training their asses off.
Sure enough, these guys are training their asses off and John Wessling is the man behind their plans. In fact, he's used many of his ski experiences to develop Motocross racers, and his success is apparent.
With guest John Wessling
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-08-2656 minThresholdHERE COMES DIGGINS, revisited (with Steve Schlanger and Michael Shames)You know it, you love it, it gives you goosebumps every time you watch it... Jessie and Kikkan's first ever women's cross country skiing Olympic gold medal was made that much more special by the infamous "HERE COMES DIGGINS" call. But did it help bring American skiing more into the mainstream? And what does the future look like for the broadcasting of American endurance sports as a whole?
We talk with NBC producer Michael Shames and play-by-play commentator Steve Schlanger, both who played integral roles in the call of that infamous Olympic moment.
With guests S...
2021-07-201h 02ThresholdThe Man Behind "Polarized Training" (with Dr. Stephen Seiler)Dr. Stephen Seiler is known for many things in the endurance sport world: His Ted Talk on "How 'normal people' Train like the World's Best," his countless books and articles, his introduction of polarized training, and the staggering Norwegian medal count... just to name a few.
Today, however, we get into the person Dr. Stephen Seiler, his perspective on technology in the endurance world and the culture that impacts sport.
with Guest Dr. Stephen Seiler
Host Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-06-261h 00ThresholdUltra Women (with Courtney Dauwalter and Brittany Peterson)The beer-swilling, Coca-Cola-drinking, taco and McDonald’s cheeseburger-eating women stars of ultramarathons that are beating men at the same distance: Courtney Dauwalter and Brittany Peterson.
As The Western States 100 Mile is around the corner, we talk with previous champion, Courtney Dauwalter, and previous runner-up, Brittany Peterson, about what makes an ultramarathoner tick.
with Guests Courtney Dauwalter and Brittany Peterson
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-05-1752 minThresholdThe Dismal Fate of College Athletics (with the Hoeft Family)In the fall of 2020, the University of Minnesota announced that it would be cutting four athletic programs. Perhaps the most prestigious of these programs to be discontinued was Men's Track and Field.
This decision hit particularly close to home for the Hoeft Family. Carson Hoeft, who was an NCAA All-American for the Gophers, and Joelle Hoeft, who is a runner herself and now expert activist for cut programs, are the parents of two standout athletes on the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Eli and Owen Hoeft.
https://www.savecollegesports.com/
https://re...
2021-04-1354 minThresholdCoach of the Stars: Part 2 (with Frida Karlsson's Coach Per Nilsson)Behind every star athlete is a star coach. In this two part series, we ask the same questions to two star coaches. Jessie Diggins' coach, Jason Cork, and Frida Karlsson's coach Per Nilsson.
with Guest Per Nilsson
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-03-2536 minThresholdCoach of the Stars: Part 1 (with Jessie Diggin's Coach Jason Cork)Behind every star athlete is a star coach. In this two part series, we ask the same questions to two star coaches. Jessie Diggins' coach, Jason Cork, and Frida Karlsson's coach Per Nilsson.
with Guest Jason Cork
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-03-2440 minThresholdObstruction: FIS Rule ICR 343.9-10 (with Simi Hamilton and Allan Serrano)Entering the final stretch of the Men's 50km at the 2021 Cross Country Ski World Championships, Johannes Klaebo of Norway took a wide tangent to overtake Alexander Bolshunov of Russia. The only problem, Bolshunov didn't leave him any room.
This left Klaebo with a disqualification and Bolshunov with a broken pole to get passed down the homestretch for 2nd (after the DQ).
The FIS decision to disqualify Klaebo has been a divisive topic in the nordic ski community, to say the least. So we talk with two experts, American skier Simi Hamilton and FIS Technical Delegate A...
2021-03-1144 minThresholdThe Future of Ski Wax (with Former Head NOR Wax Tech Knut Nystad)Knut Nystad, the former head of the Norwegian Wax Team, discusses the strange wax conditions at the Cross Country Ski World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany, and the effects a fluorocarbon ban would have on the future of ski racing.
Fluorocarbon ban conversation starts at 19:30.
Guest Knut Nystad, featured in this NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/14/sports/olympics/cross-country-norway-wax-tech.html
Hosted by Chad Salmela
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-03-0537 minThresholdThe US Cross Country Ski Team (with Head Coach Matt Whitcomb)On the verge of the 2021 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany, we explore the ascent of the US Cross Country Ski Team through the voice of Head Coach Matt Whitcomb.
With excerpts from Sophie Caldwell, Simi Hamilton, Sverre Caldwell and Liz Stephen.
Hosted by Chad Salmela
With Guest Matt Whitcomb
Produced by Chris Parr
2021-02-2140 minThresholdThe rise of Biathlon and the corruption faced today (with Max Cobb, IBU executive board)It was in Lillehammer in 1996 when the International Biathlon Union (IBU) attempted a new racing format: the Pursuit. The men's race ended in a four-way sprint finish for the victory--perhaps the most thrilling finish in the history of the sport to that time. Eurovision executives ink a four-year TV-rights deal with the International Biathlon Union. The modern biathlon world cup was born.
That popularity brought with it money, and with money brought corruption. A recent report exposed that the former IBU President, Anders Besseberg "accepted gifts from Russians — including cash, hunting trips and the services of prostitutes — and t...
2021-02-0843 min
Ticket to Fly: Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined PodcastTicket to Fly News: Nov. 26, 2020Ticket to Fly News brings you the latest updates from the the Viessmann FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, opening Nov. 20 in Wisla, Poland. This week hosts Tom Kelly and Peter Graves speak with Austrians Stefan Kraft and Daniel Huber, Germany's Markus Eisenbichler and Karl Geiger, as well as Poland's Kamil Stoch. Canadian Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes provides an exclusive look inside his top-10 finish and U.S. nordic broadcast commentator Chad Salmela provides a live update from the jumps in Ruka.
2020-11-2617 min
Salt Lake 2002 RetrospectiveEpisode 72 - Chad SalmelaOur first guest from Finland joins the Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective podcast! Chad Salmela talks about scrambling to find a plane, rifle covers as an accreditation solution and Kenji's teriyaki (recorded 7 October 2020). A breakdown of the episode is below.Please be sure to check out our Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective playlist on Spotify. You can also access the playlist and a map to favorite SLOC restaurants here. If you worked on the Games as a staff member, contractor or volunteer and want to share your story please email cnapier@gpfour.com.WARM UP00:26 - W...
2020-10-1356 minNordic NationRelative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the Climate in High Performance SkiingIn this episode, hosted by FasterSkier contributor Rachel Perkins, we dive into the issue of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). This condition was formerly known as the female athlete triad, which was described as inadequate energy intake, the loss of menstruation (amenorrhea), and decreased bone mineral density. The name was changed to include males, who are also affected, and to expand beyond the three symptoms originally included. Though not quite the same, the condition is closely linked with eating disorders.This topic has seen a lot of buzz following a November opinion piece in the New...
2020-01-2259 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor and Adventure, Podcasting and more with Kraig Becker and Dave AdlardKraig, Dave and I talked about the outdoor and adventure travel industries, podcasting, their numerous adventures and much, much more. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors Kraig- it was totally by accident. About a 12 and a half years ago, I started a little blog called the adventure blog, just to write about the things that I was interested in. From this idea that everything in the world had been done. Everest had been climbed, people had been to the...
2019-10-2248 minNordic NationNordic Nation: The Calling it as He Sees it Episode with Chad Salmela
Long before the “Here comes Diggins” call by 47-year-old Chad Salmela at this season’s Olympics, he was already known throughout the ski world as an athlete and sports commentator. Let’s just say since the now famous call, Salmela’s announcing talents have become more well known. In what now may be considered his spare time, Salmela is a varsity cross country running coach and assistant track and field coach at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. For ten years he was the head coach of St. Scholastica’s nordic ski team. Salmela began the cross-cou...
2018-11-2634 min
Pressroom PodcastEpisode 119 - Here comes Chad SalmelaEven if you aren't a cross country skiing fan chances are you still heard Chad Salmela's famous gold medal call during the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. While he declined to replicate the "Here comes Diggins" call for us, Duluth's Salmela did give us some behind-the-scenes info on the race that made Minnesotan Jessie Diggins and teammate Kikkan Randall the first U.S. gold medalists in the team sprint, male or female. Salmela, cross country coach at St. Scholastica, shares what it was like to be a part of that historic race and how it f...
2018-03-0728 minHang Up and ListenThe "Here Comes Diggins!” EditionStefan Fatsis welcomes Slate’s Justin Peters and NBC Nordic skiing commentator Chad Salmela to recap the Winter Olympics. And journalist Ben Strauss and sports economist Andy Schwarz examine the government probe of NCAA basketball recruitment.Winter Olympics (1:42): Stefan and Justin Peters recap the final week of the Winter Olympics including the United States men’s curling team gold medal, Canada’s Olympic heartbreak, Mirai Nagasu’s post-skate comments, and more. Chad Salmela (22:23): Stefan and Justin interview NBC commentator Chad Salmela, who called the dramatic finish of the first-ever American gold medal in cross-country skiing.NCAA...
2018-02-261h 07
C Tolle Run24: Chad Salmela - Learn From RunningCarrie interviews collegiate coach and NBC Olympics commentator Chad Salmela! Chad shares his scientific approach to training and discusses challenges he faces as a coach. They also chat about his breakthrough into NBC Olympics commentary and his role as a husband and father. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Chad Salmela As a junior competitor, Chad was one of the Midwest’s top junior cross country ski racers, then switched to the sport of biathlon at age 19. After eight years of competing nationally and internationally as a member of...
2017-06-3040 min