Alpine Pulse – Unplugged: the official FIS podcast revealing the soul of Alpine Skiing
Dec 11, 2025·Alpine Skiing
The 2025/26 season has begun with a renewed energy—both on the slopes and behind the scenes. Alpine Pulse – Unplugged, the official podcast of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, is rapidly emerging as one of the most innovative storytelling projects of the year, offering unprecedented, in-depth access to the athletes who shape the circuit.
Launched at the start of the season, the podcast has a clear purpose: to put the athletes’ voices at the centre. In a landscape often dominated by flash interviews, technical analysis, and race results, Alpine Pulse creates something rare—a space where champions can speak with calm, depth, and authenticity.
Each episode is hosted by veteran commentator and storyteller Nick Fellows, who guides listeners into the emotions, challenges, and behind-the-scenes realities that define life at the highest level.
Seven episodes now available
Since its debut, the podcast has released seven episodes, each focused on an athlete who is redefining modern Alpine skiing:
Federica Brignone, sharing a story of sporting maturity and personal growth
Marco Schwarz, offering a clear-eyed reflection on resilience and recovery
Paula Moltzan, energetic and thoughtful, turning challenges into strength
Lucas Braathen, exploring creativity, vulnerability, and his unique relationship with the sport
Zrinka Ljutić, one of the most promising young talents—already remarkably self-aware
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, blending athletic power with emotional depth
Alice Robinson, retracing her path from New Zealand to the World Cup spotlight, between expectations, growth and determination
Each episode delivers an intimate, almost documentary-like portrait, revealing sides of the athletes that are rarely seen: fears, motivation, loneliness on the road, the struggle of comebacks, and the appreciation for the teams that support them.
Next episode: Bryce Bennett — the gentle giant who turned Val Gardena into a personal legend
The next voice featured on Alpine Pulse will be Bryce Bennett, one of the most iconic downhill athletes. Beloved in Val Gardena—where he carved out a special chapter of his career—Bennett will offer a unique perspective on courage, confidence, and the bond with a course that has become almost a second home.
A new perspective on the World Cup
Alpine Pulse – Unplugged stands out because it doesn’t just talk about races.
It talks about people.
About everything that happens between runs, away from the cameras, in those quiet moments that define a career just as much as a medal.
The podcast aims to create a human archive of the 2025/26 season—a narrative that complements the weekly action of the World Cup calendar.
Where to listen and watch
All episodes are available on:
With new episodes released every week, Alpine Pulse – Unplugged continues to grow as FIS’s key editorial platform dedicated to the deeper stories of Alpine Skiing.
Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
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