Alpine Pulse

The podcast that goes beyond the results to discover the people behind the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Alpine Pulse – Unplugged is not just a podcast — it’s an all-access journey into the heart of Alpine Ski Racing. Hosted by renowned commentator Nick Fellows, the series brings together the true protagonists of the sport, exploring its adrenaline, rivalries, and deeply human stories of triumph, fear, injury, and resilience. A unique mix of sport, storytelling, and authenticity, the show takes listeners behind the start gate and into the lives of the world’s top ski racers. From World and Olympic Champions to Globe winners and rising stars, athletes open up about their passions, struggles, and what it means to live a life defined by speed and risk. Recorded on location — from mountain villages to training camps — each episode captures unfiltered emotions and behind-the-scenes moments that reveal the real pulse of the World Cup tour. The FIS Alpine Pulse podcast offers fast, raw, and deep

Alpine Pulse is a sports podcast hosted by FIS, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

FIS hosts Alpine Pulse, a sports show with 26 episodes published.

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  Mikaela Shiffrin & Marco Odermatt: Where Greatness Meets

  Apr 8, 202649 minS0

  Two athletes shaping the history of modern skiing <p>Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt are not just two of the greatest ski racers of our generation — they are among the athletes who have redefined what excellence looks like in modern skiing. </p> <p>In this episode of Alpine Pulse Unplugged, they come together as two of the defining athletes of their era — connected by a level of excellence few can relate to. At the very peak of the sport, they observe, learn from, and challenge each other in ways only they can truly understand. </p> <p>They reflect on what they...

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  Laura Pirovano: Why Belief Matters More Than Winning

  Apr 1, 202638 minS0

  The road of patience, setbacks, near misses and quiet belief <p>Laura Pirovano is the perfect example of perseverance, patience, and heart. In a sport that demands early talent and often celebrates instant success, Laura took the long way—pushing through injuries, setbacks, and years of near misses without losing her belief in herself or her dreams. </p> <p>This season, everything changed in a flash. Laura finally broke through, winning back-to-back World Cup downhill races in Val di Fassa and sealing her triumph with a third consecutive victory in Kvitfjell to claim the coveted Crystal Globe. Her story is mo...

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  Thea Louise Stjernesund: Never Letting Go of the Dream

  Mar 27, 202656 minS0

  A racer who represents belief and honesty <p>Thea Louise Stjernesund is the kind of athlete who reminds us what it truly means to keep believing — especially when the sport doesn’t seem to believe in you back. </p> <p>In this episode, Thea opens up about her journey from the small, flat hills around Oslo — far from the traditional pathways of alpine success — to becoming one of the most consistent giant slalom skiers on the World Cup circuit. </p> <p>An underdog in every sense, she grew up without real mountains, learning her craft on short slopes, often finishing last in...

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  Kalle Eriksson & Sierra Smith: The Art of Skiing Side by Side

  Mar 12, 202631 minS0

  A partnership built on trust and something more <p>Kalle Eriksson is no ordinary ski racer - and neither is Sierra Smith. Together, they make up one of para-alpine skiing’s most exciting duos, racing at breakneck speeds where trust and communication aren’t just important, they’re everything. </p> <p>When Kalle was seventeen, his life changed in an instant. While helping at a ski training camp on a glacier in northern Sweden, he began losing his vision due to a rare case of solar retinopathy. Almost overnight, the mountains he had always known looked completely different.Instead of lettin...

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  Jesper Pedersen: Where Para Sport Meets Unmatched Attacking Viking Excellence

  Mar 8, 202639 minS0

  One of the greatest Paralympic alpine skiers of all time <p>Jesper Pedersen is one of the most extraordinary athletes in para-alpine skiing - and he just got his first Paralympic Gold Medal in Milano Cortina. A competitor whose story goes far beyond the medals and the records. Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Jesper was first introduced to the slopes at just two years old, sitting on his father’s lap. That early spark ignited a journey filled with resilience, drive, and an unshakeable sense of possibility. </p> <p>Jesper speaks about the moments that de...

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