A podcast to discuss all things (and we mean all things) Birkie
Our 8th year talking to everyone we can find on Main Street. Enjoy the start of spring with a trip back to water. And support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.
Last checkin with Ben and with Ketzel, all systems go, but stay warm, especially for the Open Track (which is delayed by one hour). Also, podcast sponsor Pioneer Midwest race wax service: save $5 if you sign up using code "cowbell", and support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.
A fun chat with Caitlin Gregg about skiing and parenting an infant and preparing for this year's Birkie. Also, podcast sponsor Pioneer Midwest race wax service: save $5 if you sign up using code "cowbell", and support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.
Ben Popp on the decision to go all in on Main Street in 2025. Also, podcast sponsor Pioneer Midwest race wax service: save $5 if you sign up using code "cowbell", and support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.
Checking back in with Ketzel Levens about weather and upcoming snow chances. Fingers crossed! Also, podcast sponsor Pioneer Midwest race wax service: save $5 if you sign up using code "cowbell", and support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.
Conversation with Ben Pope about lessons from Birkie 2024 and plans for Birkie 2025
First weather check-in of 2025
The Birkie finish line podcast was a bit different this year
We check in with Ben Popp to get the DL on the 2024 race. There's something for everyone, even if it's not what we're used to.
Weather is interesting as always, and in this sense I mean "interesting" in both the upper Midwest sense and the rest of the world sense.
Our longest single podcast ever, and worth the wait. For me, at least.
Ketzel Levens joins once again for a last minute weather check-in. You can find the point forecast she mentions at www.weather.gov/forecastpoints.
Ketzel Levens joins for an update on the midweek snowstorm. No need to think snow or pray for snow, it's coming!
A two-parter a week before Birkie Day, with updates from Birkie Staff and a weather discussion with meteorologist Ed Liebsch.
Earth Rider Brewery's founder Tim Nelson stops by to talk about how they have become the official beer of the Birkie, as well as to give some beer recommendations for your last days of training.
Our staff meteorologist stops by to talk about the weather which has graced the northwoods so far this year.
Ben Popp joins us for our regular-ish winter preview
Julia Kern joins to discuss her first WorldLoppet Race in Australia.
We're back on Main Street, and the Lake, and the Moccasin. Thanks to Earth Rider for "sponsoring" the podcast. And take the listener survey at tinyurl.com/cowbellfeversurvey
Hear from a dozen Birkie skiers who are, seven weeks later, running the Boston Marathon. Also, be sure to take the podcast listener survey at tinyurl.com/cowbellfeversurvey
Relive the Birkie with part 1 of our Main Street podcast.
Cowbell Fever Chief Meteorologist Ketzel Levens joins to talk weather.
Ben and Kristy join from the Birkie office in Downtown Hayward for a check-in on race prep, and then Cowbell Fever Chief Meteorologist Ketzel Levens joins to talk weather.
Join in to hear from 2020 Birkie Champion Jess Yeaton who is on the Australian ski team in Beijing, and before that a weather update from Cowbell Fever Chief Meteorologist Ketzel Levens
Jeremy Hecker from Pioneer Midwests joins to talk coaching, race waxing for the Birkie, at the Tour de Ski and leading PMW's race wax team this year.
Spencer Pauly joins to talk about his trail report app, SkiWise. Also, a recap of the Birkie's recent Q and A session.
Today we look back to one of the most epic Birkies, last year's classic race, with the race winners.
After a summer hiatus, the podcast returns to talk to Ben Popp about the summer that was and the winter ahead.
Meteorologist Ketzel Levens returns to talk about Birkie Week Weather
Ben and Kristy join to talk through the 2021 race. Plus, how you can send in audio files of your 2021 Birkie experience!
We talk to some fast skiers and runners about trail running some of the oldest routes in New Hampshire.
The finale of the 2020 Main Street podcast
A super-interesting conversation about meteorology with an NWS forecaster and Birkie skier
Getting the latest on what will most certainly be an interesting Birkie.
Part 2 of the drunk Podcast: Main Street and Lake Hayward.
Part 1 of the drunk Podcast: Main Street and Lake Hayward.
Talking to Caitlin and Brian about their post Birkie trip.
The Birkie happened. What happens next?.
Thousands of volunteer shifts make the Birkie happen.
At least a dozen Birkie skiers were on the 11:40 flight from Boston to Minneapolis.
We speak with the constructor of the Birkie crossword puzzle
Running blind (and skiing blind)
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