Olympic Special #2: Mia, Muir and the hidden secret beneath Livigno

Mia and Kirsty Muir may have missed out on medals with their fourth-place finishes on "Mental Medal Monday," but the level of riding was nothing short of legendary. This episode of The Apres dives into the high-stakes pressure of the Olympic finals, from the "broken flow" of a course plagued by poorly placed tunnels to Mia Brookes’ death-defying decision to huck a 1620 when she was "bricking it" at the top of the run. We break down the technicality of the Big Air finals, the historic rise of Japanese snowboarding, and why even the world's best qualifiers sometimes struggle to convert that top spot into gold. Beyond the slopes, we’re catching up on the "rowdy" atmosphere in Livigno as the British fans take over the high street. Jenny shares her awkward run-in with snowboard cross royalty, and we answer your burning questions—including the truth about Olympic twins and whether those annoying camera drones are actually flown by robots. Whether you're here for the "steeze," the stats, or just to hear about Scotty James’ love for Love Actually, grab a drink and join the conversation. We love hearing from you! Send us your questions, gear reviews, or Olympic hot takes: Instagram: @theaprespod Email: [email protected] We write these shownotes with Ai, so if the robot makes a mistake, it's on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices