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In this episode, we travel to Holmenkollen in Norway for the final weekend of the Biathlon World Cup season. Host Lizzie Boyle shares some of her favourite memories from her trip to Holmenkollen, alongside some Norwegian cultural history and some top tips for surviving a weekend in the snow. You can download a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tTUAQCblBsf1mWzPLIgbcD1Rzh4w_oZb/view?usp=sharing 

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle takes you through what it means to be perfect - and why it might not always be the perfect thing. We'll have a look back to the Biathlon World Cup racing in Kontiolahti and Otepaa, some Greek philosophers, modern psychologists, and a Holmenkollen hero that everyone should get to know... You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/13mN6R5jcc8Sa8TtBStTxx8ClKwP9hOca/view?usp=sharing 

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle gives you the lowdown on parabiathlon ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, looks ahead to the return of the World Cup Biathlon circuit this weekend, explores the evolution of the cyborg and explains why some pianos sound better than others. Because of course she does... You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Km3lB6173bkeUSW1Un6jsesnUhSItYxi/view?usp=sharing 

And so the Winter Olympics are complete... In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back on 60 million years of history (wait, what?) as well as the last week of Olympic biathlon competition. We'll have religious art, a pirate, a puppy dog, a lot of smiles, a shoutout to the party tent and a brief history of the Olympic medal: do you know what gold medals are made of? You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Br7aGA2QKgQJM-WfxWT3CSoU_dbqlMUo/view?usp=sharing 

It's rest day at Milano Cortina 2026, which means a chance to catch up on last week's biathlon racing, look ahead to the week to come and go off on tangents including Indiana Jones movies, 1950s Cuba, film theory and, of course POCKETS!! I do definitely talk about biathlon, I promise! You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPlAq4OcIKSw1mKuKjmsrp5oGJW_AvxH/view?usp=sharing 

The final part of our pre-Olympics trilogy! In this segment, host Lizzie Boyle walks you through the schedule for biathlon at the 2026 Games and encourages you to find your favourites by taking the not-yet-patented Ski Shoot Repeat "Who's Your Biathlete?" Personality Test.... Go on, give it a try!

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, here's Part 2 of our epic episode - this part focuses on how to watch biathlon at the Olympics, both in terms of broadcasting but also how to get the most out of the experience. A user's guide to watching biathlon, if you will.

In the run-up to the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, this bite-sized episode will give you the basics of biathlon - how it works, the different race formats, just how far away those targets actually are - as well as some history of the sport. It also features my first ever memories of biathlon (which may not be what you expect...).

It's less than one week to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games so here's a special episode in celebration. From the basics of biathlon, through a bit of history, advice on how to watch, the schedule for the Games and the Ski Shoot Repeat Who's My Biathlete Personality Test to help you decide who to support... this episode is stacked and your host Lizzie Boyle is exhausted... As well as the full episode, you can listen to this epic in three parts - just check the episode listing. And as always, there's a transcript online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g32mORf4_e03UrodlzrkFeKhXV0ZyU77/view?usp=sharing

This episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back at the week's biathlon in Ruhpolding and ahead to Nove Mesto, all while pondering the deep mysteries of time itself. Seriously... Let's look at how everything seems to be speeding up, including biathlon itself, why this is both a good and a bad thing, and the value that can be found in the quietest corners of the forest. You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLE-BRGVwF99TnTMc1FocNFMHO6QtRjc/view?usp=sharing 

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back on an enthralling and emotional weekend of biathlon in Oberhof, gets very British while talking about the weather, and introduces a very special dog. You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6FYUe1-lJdx4gCYjSIRnQtazNjerO8Q/view?usp=sharing 

It's Christmas! The Biathlon World Cup takes a well-deserved rest but not before host Lizzie Boyle reviews the weekend's racing in Annecy Le Grand Bornand (which was fantastic!!) and takes you through the first ever Great Big Ski Shoot Repeat Biathlon Quiz! Time to show what you know! 33 questions to sort out the nerds from the newbies... Quiz starts at around 9 mins 30, and the answers at around 19 mins, but please do listen to the rest too! And no cheating but you can find a transcript, with all the questions and answers at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XukzEGKyKGoB_-DFT0LMz7BVEPc_0g92/view?usp=sharing 

From Egyptian friezes to Roman stadia to Medieval jousting to a very determined man named George: the history of sport is all about the crowd. As we prepare for the amazing Biathlon World Cup atmosphere of Annecy Le Grand Bornand this week, host Lizzie Boyle takes you on a historical tour of the sporting audience. We'll also have biathlon updates and news, and a favourite Ski Shoot Repeat recipe!! You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y0VNJA8GGILq-sTN2BtAjZNM4X_cRmbC/view?usp=sharing 

Join your host Lizzie Boyle for a look back at a week of biathlon surprises in Ostersund, a deep dive into the fine art of succession planning, a journey into the brutal history of Danish royalty and a trip to the Estonian Fun Party House... Buckle up, there's a LOT this week! As always, you can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FE05SJ5kplprNKbZaynmNNDh--rnt3ar/view?usp=sharing  

The first weekend of the Biathlon World Cup season has happened!! It's time to overreact to what we saw! In this episode, we review the racing from Ostersund and take a look at the maths and pyschology of why we overreact - espeically at the start of a season. You'll also meet a very special octopus. You can find a transcript to this episode with links and music credits at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zg2_Ru1f4Twm8pZ9fi93QfDkq8MNuKhJ/view?usp=sharing 

Welcome back! It's time to join host Lizzie Boyle to preview the Biathlon World Cup season. This episode includes an introduction to this amazing sport, the wise words of a mountain-climbing philosopher and an incredible psychologist, a journey into the the 'flow state' and a trip to a nation you never knew existed...  You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YsdmtJaVwQLd5BJ_mjFqarySVCW1Hl24/view?usp=sharing 

A look back at the life of Laura Dalhmeier, who passed away last week at the age of just 31. Biathlete, mountaineer, adventurer, broadcaster, author, daughter, sister, friend - she meant so much to so many people. This is just a small tribute from one podcast to our lost champion. You can find a transcript with links and further info at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ds3l9xLx6wUlAh0Llw-_ptn6s_sekSR/view?usp=sharing

Home from Oslo, and here is the first episode recapping what we saw. We start with the duel between Franziska Preuss and Lou Jeanmonnot, featuring Germanic tribes, members of the French National Assembly, petticoats, a small child, yacht rock and your host, Lizzie Boyle, crying. Twice. It's a journey... You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ULCyaJvNpyTy6JX1GPskjuh9bA8G5rZO/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle explores what gives us that feeling of satisfaction when we get to the end of a good story - what makes us feel that the story has turned out just the way it should? We'll also hear some wonderful, surprising and satisfying stories from Nove Mesto and Pokljuka and look ahead to the conclusion of this year's World Cup season in Oslo. You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9RA8HYlTAy85LF025NQcTJ2hwBib-wb/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, Lizzie Boyle addresses the meaning of life, the universe and everything by way of a recap of the second week of World Championship biathlon from Lenzerheide, and some surprisingly thoughtful sports stars... You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/12WmK_zx1Y6v453_DdKegzdhLun7dkgxn/view?usp=sharing

Midway through the Biathlon World Championships from Lenzerheide, host Lizzie Boyle takes a breath and reflects on five amazing races, celebrating the Greatest of All Time and the New Kids on the Block. We also have detours into a couple of other sports, all connected to one very special, very southern nation... You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fYgs9UhuqH3IVH-kuz2EbM9GL3KzbmrW/view?usp=sharing

Join host Lizzie Boyle on an epic journey through three hundred million years of history, all bringing us to the small town of Lenzerheide in the Swiss Alps for this year's Biathlon World Championships. We've got a preview of the Championships, a look back at the racing from Antholz and a peek behind the curtain at a very unusual bar... You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T6QBuZIGRElwQSSgPPA6eh5aErJKOEBI/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, we look back on an exciting week's biathlon from Ruhpolding - with some surprise results all round - and reflect on the art of knowing when to quit. We'll hear about a farewell tour that took 23 years, a swimming career that lasted even longer and the news that Johannes Thingnes Boe is hanging up his skis and rifle at the end of this season. You can find a transcript of this episde at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e35v1BCF_VSE9LLk4zByeCCozHdOiPuM/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle explores what turns sporting competition into a true rivalry, with stories from baseball and chariot racing (of course!) and a little psychology thrown in. There's also a look back at a great weekend in Oberhof and a look ahead to racing from Ruhpolding. You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1888_TiwNRoe9CSSijKYoews2APTS9ncd/view?usp=sharing

There's some sensible stuff in this episode - a review of Annecy, a look ahead to Oberhof - but it's mostly a bunch of people drinking cocktails and making up new rules for biathlon. Happy New Year, everyone! In case you'd like to know more, there's a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWB6iX5aOjRvoLJf7wpgQYsdfNap17ug/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle takes a deep-dive into one of those little things that form part of the sportig landscape but which we often forget are there. Yep, it's the concise history of the sporting bib... Why are they the way they are? What do they tell us? And how did a sporting bib lead to a mysterious disappearance at the New York Marathon? Plus a review of everything that happened in Hochfilzen, including a celebration of Bibs 11 and 18 in the Relays! You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vnjJmmEjLb29juzkTXElTSeT9Bdz2LMg/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle takes you on a journey through 2500 years of the history of snow - from Chinese scholars, to European philosophers and the latest in snow science research. There's also a review of the racing from Kontiolahti, shoutouts for Tadej Pogacar and Taylor Swift, and a very, very bad attempt to speak Finnish... You can download a transcript of this episode from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F5KoMvrxt4B7wKTqCTFNS0uBxj9NFjQB/view?usp=sharing

The World Cup Biathlon season has begun! In this episode, Lizzie Boyle looks back at a busy weekend of relays and contemplates the culture of sports. This may be the only podcast episode this year that features both the philosopher Jean Baudrillard and the Loch Ness Monster... You can find a transcript of this episode at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rINmEcABJwkjqQvJNtEV-59_1x0MbeUB/view?usp=sharing There's not as much incidental music this episode, mainly due to time constraints in publishing it before racing resumes tomorrow :-)

The 2024/25 Biathlon World Cup season starts in a few days' time! In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle gets ready for the upcoming season and dives into the geography of sport: how landscapes, borders, climate, nations and people shape the world of sport and how sport in turn shapes the world around it. There's also a touch of Karelian folklore and an unexpected shoutout to the Finnish tango scene...   You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGrKXXs0_RDt2OaITClkPsxVsn90qVcM/view?usp=drive_link

As we gear up for Paris 2024, host Lizzie Boyle takes you back in time to tell the story of biathlon at the Olympics, from Military Patrol in 1924, through the debuts of men's, para and women's events, before a watch-along commentary on the incredible Men's Mass Start from Sochi 2014. The video for this episode is at https://tinyurl.com/massstart2014 (links to Olympics.com, login required, free). You can find a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WBvEhqi56jFrSnnQNmwVlEP7dim7-I5/view?usp=sharing

Why do we remember some things and forget others? In this episode, Lizzie Boyle wanders through the halls of the mind, exploring how we form, store and retrieve memories and visiting philosophy, pyschology and literature. All to set the scene for a review of Germany's World Cup Biathlon season because, basically, she forgot to mention them last time... You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zz_KLHoEqkTMVYdl2vlQSLUo6F5vyxK5/view?usp=sharing

It's the end of the Biathlon World Cup season <sad face> which means a chance to look back at the racing from Soldier Hollow and Canmore and host Lizzie Boyle's A to Z of the whole season. We'll also meet an intrepid British explorer of the 19th century and try to solve the mystery of The Man With Three Names... You can download a transcript of this episode from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNIgw99YTb7NSkOMVggV0pNXht-iya_h/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle walks through some of the darker pathways of sports to try to understand why bad things happen and how to prevent them in future. It's not all bad though: we also look back on the racing in Oslo and ahead to a busy week, with the Biathlon World Cup in Soldier Hollow, Utah and the Para Biathlon World Championships in Prince George, British Columbia. You can download a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-jCfTaQ7DpfrVEbzR3FolW6guYgZThwt/view?usp=sharing

Wow! What a World Championships we had! In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back on the racing at Nove Mesto, explores what makes a hero, celebrates some of the hidden stars of NMNM24 and also references Tolkien, James Joyce and Cool Runnings. It's a journey... You can find a transcript of this podcast at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1InRuTAObTmOTMLnuzq4gV3rwo8mOpefu/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back at the racing in Antholz and ahead to the Biathlon World Championships in Nove Mesto. She also explores the strange world of the humble ski boot, with detours to Santa's elves, Argentinian meteorites and a very very old man indeed... You can download a transcript of this episode, including links to all sources and music, at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDvwhStdFI1H1MAZDmTjotyGitFa-qHu/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, we explore the impact of time - and age - on the human body and ask: what's the peak age for biathletes? When do they get faster or slower? How old do you have to be to perfect a standing shoot? We also check in with 90 year old William Shatner and meet a very unusual lunar explorer... You can read a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PV9ChKTdSuYqjPtbxvUR3HI9zW-4OyYX/view?usp=sharing

What could we talk about after Oberhof other than the awesomeness of French women? This episode, your host Lizzie Boyle reflects on the amazing achievements of Justine, Julia and company, introduces you to some other badass French ladies, and wonders whether she should have recorded this when she'd had a little too much wine... Yes, it's a tipsy podcast... Enjoy!

An action packed episode as host Lizzie Boyle reviews the racing from Lenzerheide and the World Team Challenge from Gelsenkirchen, looks ahead to Oberhof and delves into the mysterious alchemy of teamwork. This episode contains a lot of love for French female biathletes! You can download a transcript of the episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YPQQOmLANgejc-EEraTg8ibtUksxLQ_4/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle explores all things nutrition and diet, including a delicious Swiss recipe for potatoes, what biathletes eat for breakfast and the identify of an undercover chef among our competitors... We also look at the importance of different foods and fuels for training, racing and recovery, and look forward to this week's racing from Lenzerheide. You can download a transcript of the episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIFtt9U8g9RZbRzqWGVRNC45BDj4C4q1/view?usp=sharing

The World Cup season has begun! In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle looks back at ten days of fantastic racing from Oestersund, Sweden - with the help of some gods, monsters, trolls, runes, one hero in particular and a very informative mascot. You can download a transcript of this episode from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lCK5MB5kbQIcyvRvzCRnQliF0-hKL66A/view?usp=sharing

Welcome (back) to biathlon! In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle goes back to basics on biathlon to give new listeners everything you need to follow this incredible sport through the 2023/24 Biathlon and Para-Biathlon World Cup season. You'll also get some insights into the language of sport: from champions battling for supremacy to those who play for bacon and beans...   You can download a transcript of this episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JLDBQQmKH4CwS_gBLeSaQVA24_RGXyBy/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, we journey back to Albertville and the 1992 Winter Olympic Games: the first time that women's biathlon was included in the Olympiad. We'll explore the zeitgeist of 1992, watch an Olympic race together and find out what happened to Hola, the missing goat... The video for this episode is at https://tinyurl.com/biathlon1992 And there's a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ivlNkyy_87avlucKPbjaWR9Rrt4j9ORG/view?usp=sharing

This Biathlon Backstory takes us back to January 1979 to go behind the scenes at the Biathlon World Championships in Ruhpolding. Join us in the press centre, around the tracks, at the opening and closing ceremonies and possibly even at the range... This episode is based on a video of the race which you can find at https://tinyurl.com/biathlon1979 - thanks to Anton Plenk for posting the video on YouTube. You can find a transcript of the episode at https://drive.google.com/file/d/19x2TtatmZLYFFgl8oKI-7pIC5_4a920E/view?usp=sharing

Welcome to the second in our out-of-season Biathlon Backstories - in which we explore great races and moments from the history of biathlon. This episode, we go back to January 2002 to watch the World Cup Women's Pursuit from Oberhof. A chance to reminisce over names like Forsberg, Disl, Zubrilova and Poiree - or to meet them for the very first time... This episode is based on a video of the race which you can find at https://tinyurl.com/biathlon2002 or by searching 'women's pursuit oberhof 2002' on YouTube. The video was originally broadcast by Eurosport. You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyUzVmDYZ41Nki2np3uUGClRf0Eppx25/view?usp=share_link

Welcome to the first of our Biathlon Backstories - in which we explore great races and moments from the history of biathlon. This episode, we go back to 1958 and the first ever Biathlon World Championships.  This episode is based on archive footage of the race, which you can find at https://tinyurl.com/biathlon1958 or by searching 'biathlon 1958' on YouTube.  You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/11iYQ9PqEKCbR_bwVujimpqxl8N3i2Npk/view?usp=sharing

It's the season finale of Ski Shoot Repeat! Host Lizzie Boyle reflects on the racing in Oslo last weekend and the season as a whole, shining a light on the year's champions and some emerging stars of the sport. The word "ridiculous" gets used a LOT... You can download a transcript of this episode from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VI31b86L-5zJEx8A328qL_5g2NI02rGY/view?usp=sharing

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle continues an deep dive into the philosophy of sport, exploring ethics, aesthetics, violence as well as make-up, Benedikt Doll's nodding head and the week's events from Ostersund. You can find a transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_j0IQXm_3kYnonJ5U0JGjXjVhBZOiIGi/view?usp=share_link

This week, host Lizzie Boyle gets lost in the world of philosophy, exploring what sport is, what it means, and how we can think about its structures and systems. We've got Plato, Heidegger, Rawls, Camus and a bunch of biathlon stuff too. You might find the transcript helpful for this one! It's at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpuvtwnI2gK5ELJU9ydj6D0qf7t6a7oL/view?usp=share_link

In this episode, host Lizzie Boyle explores what it takes to keep the biathlon show on the road: all the logistics involved in moving athletes, spectators, equipment and media between venues week in, week out. We also talk a little bit about circuses, and look ahead to the racing in Nove Mesto later this week! You can view a PDF transcript at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lS1Gaq0R85pLeChYuVaBUIj90BwJ5fqy/view?usp=share_link

This week, Lizzie Boyle looks back at the World Championships in Oberhof - including reviewing predictions made before the championships began. She also explores the history and possible future of sports broadcasting and gives a wintersports shoutout to Mickey Mouse... You can find a transcript pdf at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmoRrFMiIpCFpiFtJEf5oVW1W1bYFNWJ/view?usp=share_link