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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