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The Next Turn - skiing, ski racing and sportEpisode 100The Next Turn is celebrating its 100th episode by doing something a little different. This week instead of leading the conversation, we’re in the hot seat. We’ve given the keys to coach, author, marketing and communications expert, Christine Feehan, flipping the script and putting our team on the other side of the mic. Feehan digs into who we are, why we started the Next Turn, and what’s kept us going for five years. We talk through bumps in the road, lessons learned, and reflect on the evolution of the podcast, moments that surprised us, and the common...
2025-02-131h 01
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball PodcastEffectively Wild Episode 1934: How to Bring Back Bellinger’s Bat
Ben Lindbergh convenes a roundtable of hitting analysts—Robert Orr from Baseball Prospectus, Esteban Rivera from FanGraphs, and Ryan Parker, formerly of Baseball Prospectus and the Los Angeles Angels—to diagnose the problems with free agent Cody Bellinger’s much-diminished bat and recommend how to revive it. They also discuss their approaches to analyzing hitting, coachability, the differences between public and private hitting analysis, the importance of mashing mistakes, the Angels, and more. Then (1:15:03) Ben closes with a Past Blast from 1934 and a few followups about Bellinger, tweets, and assists on strikeouts.
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2022-11-241h 29
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Tommy Ford It is time for Beijing and all of our top athletes are on their way to the 2022 Olympics along with our amazing guest today. Tommy Ford has battled injury but is back on snow! The GS Specialist had a ton of success in the 2019 - 2020 season with his first win at Beaver Creek. Since then torn ligaments in his knee have left him sidelined and he has been fighting to get back to his best in order to compete well at the Olympics. This episode talks about taking the time to re-center during an injury but also how to...
2022-03-2411 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Luke Winters Hard work and determination are crucial to success at the World Cup stage. For Luke Winters, that determination is starting to pay off as he just recently finished top 10 at Adelboden, his best result yet! He has had some previous success in WC Slalom's with a 2nd place first run at Val D'Isere but was unable to put two runs together, so this accomplishment shows he is finding his groove and has way more to come.
2022-01-1611 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Ali NullmeyerHave you ever wondered what it is like to balance being a World Cup Slalom Skier and a full-time student-athlete? Ali Nullmeyer does it all and recently demonstrated that even with so many things on her plate, she is still able to dominate at the world stage after her Personal Best 5th place in the Zagreb Slalom.
2022-01-0610 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Slalom Tokyo Drift Every ski racer has had their fair share of crashes. Slalom Tokyo Drift took those crashes and made them cool. So if you haven't had a crash published on their Instagram are you really a ski racer? In addition to crashes, STD does everything they can to give back to the sport through Team Drift and other collaborations. In this video, they announce how the legacy will continue with their new Drifty!SHOW LESS
2022-01-0512 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with River RadamusThe season has officially begun, and on this episode, I was lucky to connect with River Radamus, who just had his personal best race at Soelden. In the episode, River and I discuss his thoughts for the season, his iconic hairstyle, and his secrets to arcing a fast GS Turn.
2021-11-0313 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke on Ski Tuning This week on the Weekly Stoke we talk to SSCV Equipment Manager Paul Suomi who runs us through the prep that goes into a pair of skis before they hit the snow. Pauls showcases all the techniques and equipment he uses to make sure every athlete's equipment is dialed for their day on the slopes.
2021-10-1416 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke on Course SettingKirk Dwyer, the longtime Headmaster at Burke Mountain Academy and current Executive Director at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, simply knows skiing. That's why in our latest edition of the Weekly Stoke we had Kirk on to explain his process when it comes to setting up a training environment. Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or a fan of the sport you'll come away with some new knowledge from our latest video.
2021-10-1400 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke on Course SettingKirk Dwyer, the longtime Headmaster at Burke Mountain Academy and current Executive Director at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, simply knows skiing. That's why in our latest edition of the Weekly Stoke we had Kirk on to explain his process when it comes to setting up a training environment. Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or a fan of the sport you'll come away with some new knowledge from our latest video.
2021-10-1416 minThis Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with the SYNC TeamThis time on the Weekly Stoke we talk to SYNC founder Geof Ochs about the fastest junior race team in the world and the reason it was created. Geof also talks to us about the SYNC Athlete Fund and the support that it gives to top-level athletes who are on the verge of achieving their World Cup dreams.
2021-10-1312 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Brass Avalanche In 2015 an inbounds avalanche in Soelden, Austria claimed the lives of two young U.S. Ski Team athletes, Ronnie Berlack and Bryce Astle. Out of this tragedy, the BRASS Foundation was created to help recreational and high-level skiers/ snowboarders take steps towards avalanche awareness and risk mitigation. This week on the Weekly Stoke we speak to Steve and Cindy Berlack who explain more about the foundation, what you can do to stay safe in avalanche terrain, and how you can help support further avalanche education.
2021-10-1313 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Geof OchsCo-Founder and President Geof Ochs, talks to us about the foundation that SYNC was built on and the insights that lead to the first SYNC products. We also hear about how the company has evolved since those first products, how athletes help shape the future of the brand, and how Geof has used his experience ski racing to shape company culture.Geof also hints at what is next for the brand and how he sees the future of SYNC in the coming years. Check out the full interview to learn more.
2021-10-1312 minThis Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Emma WoodhouseUNH skiing graduate Emma Woodhouse spoke with us about her new podcast "Barriers To Breakthroughs" and how she is opening up the conversation around mental health in sport. Emma gives us insight into what has helped her and the conversations that she is looking forward to having on her podcast.
2021-10-1307 minThis Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke on Spring TrainingThis week Stef Fleckenstein sat down with us to talk about how she paces her offseason training and what she focuses on when she is off-snow vs on-snow. Stef also talks about her Youtube channel and her plans for the rest of the summer.
2021-10-1306 minThis Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with World Pro Ski Tour Headlining the World Pro Ski Tour, SYNC Athlete Thomas Woolson has had a busy 2020/21 season. We caught up with Thomas and chatted about how the Pro Tour has developed this year and what his ski career has looked like since graduating from Dartmouth.
2021-10-1309 minThis Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with SOS OutreachFounded in the Vail Valley, SOS Outreach has helped bring over 80,000 kids and young adults to skiing as well as providing support and mentorship. Learn more about the foundation and ways that you can help on the SOS Outreach website.
2021-10-1309 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Alex LeeverThis Week's Stoke is starting off with a bang as we talk to Independent Athlete Alex Leever as he prepares for his big world cup debut!
2021-10-1310 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Steve PorinoSki racing is a sport that we all love but isn't a sport that people outside of our community really know exists. In this episode hear from NBC Commentator Steve Porino as he discusses ways to increase the visibility of the sport along with his thoughts on the length of the season.
2021-10-1330 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Doug LewisTime on snow definitely has a major impact on the success of ski racers, but physical conditioning and proper nutrition are also major factors for finding success. In this episode, I am able to discuss how Doug Lewis, former two-time Olympian, and original American Downhiller, has impacted the ski community by creating Eliteam, a summer camp for kids. He strives to create a platform that helps athletes reach their maximum potential in all areas of the sport.
2021-10-1319 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Dr. Jim Taylor THE STOKE IS BACK! It is officially a new season and so we are happy to inform you that This Weeks Stoke will fill your inbox with only the finest content filled with interviews you won’t want to miss. Starting with today and special guest Dr. Jim Taylor. Ski races aren’t only won due to your physical conditioning and technical skill. There is a third part of the magic potion and that is your mental perspective. With increased confidence, visualization, and mental preparation you are able to train like you race and race like you train! Learn all...
2021-10-1322 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with Alice RobinsonSki racers are watching in awe how the young New Zealand superstar has quickly moved to the top of the world cup stage. This episode shares how Alice Robinson got into ski racing and the rigors of balancing being a professional athlete along with still being a kid. It also goes into how she is prepping to hopefully have another incredible season on the World Cup stage and the 2022 Olympics
2021-10-1215 min