Ski Shoot Repeat

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