Piste OFF - The Ski Racer's Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Tautkus
Piste OFF is the ski racer's podcast. Hosted by James "Taco" Tautkus out of Sun Valley, Idaho with various well known guests from the sport. Binge on deep insight into the ski racing world from many perspectives. Follow us: @pisteoffpodcast
Joe Dunn is back to share new perspective on coaching philosophies. I dare you think as much as Joe about how to become a better coach!
Taco's interview on "The Ski Instructor's Podcast" hosted by Dave Burrow. Taco's perspective from the other side of the interviewing coin.
Tyler Palmer joins the show to discuss his success as America's first ski racer that wrote their own rules.
Eric Arvidsson joins the show to discuss USST versus college, experiences, and how they leverage each other from the athlete perspective.
Laurenne opens up about where she's at in her career and where it may go. Is every stone unturned?!
The fifth and final season of Piste OFF is underway with a fresh new season of dorking out hard on ski racing!
Bryce Bennett discusses how he's faced challenges and overcome deficiencies to become one of the best downhill racers in the world!
Keely Kelleher discusses her inspiration behind starting her signature girls only ski camps.
Lindsay Mann discusses MAPS (Mountain Awareness Program) and developing the curriculum for on snow education for US Ski and Snowboard.
Daron Rahlves reflects on his career, his mindset, his edge, and how set himself apart from the rest of the world.
Tommy Ford shares all on his intricately designed system to test his skis! All secrets on the table!
Matt Schiller of the Park City Boot Room discusses in detail the importance of the boot set up and gives plenty of extremely professional food for thought.
Joe Dunn joins Taco to close out the season. Recap past discussions and sort through any ideas left on the table.
Seth McCadam is on the snow to discuss the idea of "Showcases" and ski club relationships with their mountain.
Mike Lafferty was third in the downhill standings in 1971 (roughly). Hear him discuss growing up in Oregon, making the CU Team, and then representing his nation during the initial years of the World Cup!
Sam Dupratt and Tanner Farrow discuss complacency as an athlete by reflecting on their own careers. Very insightful, honest, and candid. Every athlete should listen to this episode!
Marcus Caston, Return of the Turn himself, discusses individualism in skiing and how to overcome the struggles of being a ski racer.
Jeff Pickering is my guest as we boil down what current ski racing technique consists of in his eyes.
David Salathe, Program Director of Proctor Academy, discusses how he and his wife Morgan took a private school with a high school level ski team and turned it into a sought after ski academy!
Tyson Henrie built up the Sundance Ski Team from a handful of kids to roughly 250! Find our his magic formula to building up a ski club!
Julia Ford of Redneck Ski Racing stops by to discuss training as an independent athlete.
Taco chats it up with Griffin Post about the influence of ski racing on his extreme skiing career.
Welcome to the new season of Piste OFF. Newly formatted for a better ski racing experience.
Will and Taco recap World Champs and the races since then in preparation for Squaw and Aspen.
Will and Taco banter over their excitement for St. Moritz and who the likely favorites for the overall crowns.
Will and Taco back at it with a recap of the past weeks and what's to come. Very splashy.
Happy post Holidays! We are very busy people racing much like you. Please check it with us next week.
Mike Janyk graces us with his presence over the phone. Another episode and it's only getting weirder!
Will Brandenburg, James Taco Tautkus, and DC Robbins with the pre-holiday vibes and perspective on the WC races to come.
Guest hosts Steve Porino and DC Robbins join Taco on this week's episode in Will Brandenburg's absence. Lots of post Killington talk and looking ahead the to first speed events of the season.
Anna Goodman joins the show as we dig into the women's WC scene. Really excited for Vermont right now!
Will and Taco catch up with England's rising slalom start Dave Ryding. And checks in with DC Robbins to pay tribute to Ski Racing's Hank McKee.
Will and Taco get prepped for Levi with David Chodounsky. Talk about their pics for the weekend and reflect on Solden.
Thanks for checking out Piste OFF the official podcast of Fantasy Ski Racer. We will not be putting out a new episode this week as the WC season takes a two week break until Levi the second week of November. We may come out with an episode next week and you can definitely count on us coming out with an episode the week after as we lead up to the opening slaloms in Finland. Thanks again.
Special guest Steven Nyman. Introduction to the new season of Piste OFF, Solden, and the FIS WC Season to come.
Will and Taco have been super busy coaching! We will bring you a fresh episode Monday recapping the finale to the season.
We talk a little about the World Cup, but most just catch up and have a blast with Warner Nickerson!
Will and Taco get real with the USST Women's Technical Team and coaches. Brandon Dyksterhouse, Karen Harjo, Resi Stiegler, Paula Moltzan, Megan McJames, Lila Lapanja, and Physio Lindsey.
Will and Taco converse with Stven Gardena himself, Steven Nyman, and the most winningest Val Gardena technician Leo Mussi.
Will and Taco talk about the up coming World Cup events with Leanne Smith and Ted Ligety