The Ski Show - The Ultimate Show Ski Podcast

We've done a lot of interviews, and this is absolutely one of our best.  What a great conversation with rising star Paige Peshina, who shares her journey in water skiing and show skiing. Paige talks about her early days in the sport, her mentors and role models, and her experience being part of Team USA. The conversation provides insights into the world of show skiing and highlights the dedic...

The Ski Show Podcast has hit a milestone with 100 episodes! In this unscripted 100th episode, Matt, Adam, and Dave reflect on the origins of the podcast and discuss the future of show skiing. They talk about the importance of having a media platform for the show skiing community and how podcasting became the perfect medium. They also discuss the growth of show skiing and the impact of events like...

In this interview, Jake Horton, a top skier from Australia, discusses his journey in show skiing. He talks about how he got started in the sport, his experiences training and competing in the United States, and his history in the World Championships. Jake also shares his family's passion for show skiing and the support they have received. He discusses the challenges he has faced in learning n...

Show skiing is thriving. Freestyle jump is thriving.  Creating opportunity for skiers today is one of the keys to the growth and excitement.  Nowhere is that more prevalent than the FREE jump clinics provided by The Future of Jump is Now.  We are please to have on the show today George Hartmann and Wayne Borowski to talk all about the program that started as a one-off jump clinic and has grown int...

Today's conversation revolves around the topic of mini ramps in show skiing. Special guests, Raefe Gross, Kailey Koehler, David Rezin, and JT Sachs discuss the evolution of mini ramps, the pros and cons of their usage, and the impact on spectator appeal. They also explore the decision-making process for including mini ramps in tournaments and the potential safety concerns and liability.  The...

Ginny McGinnis has had a long history in show skiing, she's one of the all-time great swivel queens, and she seems to get better and better.  We talk about her days on Shermalot, the Aqua Skiers, her move to RAJ, her individual competition days, her younger years, and so much more.  This was a FUN conversation with one of the swivel legends of our sport.   Today's sponsors are.... Flyman...

The sport is being pushed in BIG ways.  Can you imagine 1500 horsepower on a boat?  These guys can, and it's happening this summer.  Can you imagine 100+ skiers behind a boat?  These guys can and plans are in the works.  We talk with Eric Gran and Kevin Ostermeier, two guys who have been architects and masterminds behind various record breaking events, and they shed light on events of the pas...

Jordan Long lives north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada but he's become a household name world wide.  In 2022 he was named best male skier at the World Show Ski Tournament.  In 2023, he continued his big season by competing in several Buck Up Pro Tour stops and finished 3rd overall on Tour.  He's got a tremendous background in wakeboarding, he loves the cable, he plays a big role at the Toro...

Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Jack.  He's a US Men's National Champion trick skier AND he's a show skier.  We talk to him about his early days, his trick ski success, the trick he invented and named, and his journey to show skiing and Team USA.  He also shares some tips and tricks for those looking to dive into trick skiing.   Today's sponsor is FlymanSkis -...

Did you know the Chain Skimmers OWN their ski site and it's one of the best calm water sites you will ever see?  Did you know the Chain Skimmers won State and were 2nd at Nationals several times in the late 70's and early 80's?  Did you know they've produced over 20 professional show skiers?  We talk to Mark Voisard, Jack Stoskopf, and David Engman about the amazing history of...

You're either going to love this one or hate this one.  Either way, you'll hear Adam Schaller laugh A LOT.  Smiles and fun all around.  In this episode, we have Katie Heilman, Lisa Mushel, Jen Rezin, Kara Schaller, and Jesi Wang on the show to dish all about life as a show ski wife.  There's smack talk about their husbands.  Stories abound regarding various idiosyncracies, life with...

Sean and Tyler Hyatt are not only brothers, but they're amazing skiers who have traveled the world because of show skiing.  We talk about their small town roots in South Dakota, their start on the Catfish Bay ski team, their professional careers that have spanned Tommy Bartlett, Sea World, Holiday Park, and more, and we talk about their Team USA experiences, including their favorite moment si...

Joe Sawaska has been on EVERY single Team USA since the first world tournament in 2012.  He's had a long professional career at Legoland, Stars of Florida, and Tommy Bartlett.  He's grown up in this sport before our eyes and he's become one of the best teammates and leaders.  An all-around star, Joe has left a lasting legacy in show skiing already, and there's so much more to c...

If you're a show ski nerd like us, you will find this episode to be FASCINATING!! Steve Welch and Alex Jacobson are two of the premier show writers and announcers the sport has ever seen.  They spent 30 years together at SeaWorld Orlando, producing some of the biggest and best professional shows in history.  They drop so much knowledge on writing, production, music, sound effects, and so much...

This sport is loaded with crazy young talent, and today we have the pleasure of talking to 4 of the top rising stars in the sport.  Hear about their roots, their idols, what pushes them to be great, and their insight on their fast rise in the sport of show skiing.  We talk to Eli Carson, Cale Ducane, Sarah Fiedorowicz, and Josie Smerchek about all things show skiing as they rise to the top of the...

Today we cross over to the world of professional three event skiing with one of the biggest stars in all of water sports - Joel Poland.  He just broke the world overall record last weekend and he's the current king of the sport.  He excels at all 3 disciplines - slalom, trick, and jump.  He's routinely gets to 41' off in slalom, he's hit over 12,000 points in trick, and he&apos...

Special guest David Rezin joins us as we break down all the amazing action from Division 1 Nationals and Twin Lakes Cornfest.  We highlight individuals, teams, the big moments, and provide a total overview of the events themselves.  We also talk a little about the Team USA training and offer this week's Tips In segment.  Tune in to hear us recap what was a fantastic week of action and a final...

Today's featured interview is the one and only Danny Amir.  He's an Aquanut legend, he's carved an entire career path out of his passion for this sport, and he's one of the architects of Twin Lakes Cornfest and The Lake Lovers Club.  Dano show skied for many years with the Nuts, but then took his talents to the microphone as the announcer on the Pro Wakeboard Tour.  He launched...

Today we recap the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships.  It's the largest water ski show tournament in the world, and it rarely disappoints.  Tune is as we talk about the highlights, the stars on display like Josie Smerchek, Ethan Shulda, Derek Buchman, Cale Ducane, and more.  We recap the results, the individual act results, and we talk to the show directors from all 3 Championship...

We kick off today's "Best Of" episode with a recap of Southern Regionals and Central Regionals, as well as our Tips In segment about how to use and learn from your tournament scores. We then highlight several awesome episodes from the past including Pro Show Shenanigans, The Life and Times of Skip Gilkerson featuring Matt May, our popular Kids Talking episode, Freestyle Jump with Za...

You may not have heard from this guy in a long time, but you will hear from him today.  Hank Amos is a show skiing legend, a professional skier, a freestyle jump champion, and one of the top stunt men and stunt coordinators in the movie business.  We cover a LOT of ground today - his start with George's Ski and Social club, his time with Tampa, SeaWorld Texas, Cypress Gardens, stories of the...

You know who knows more than most??  Kids do!! They watch shows, they watch YouTube, and they have opinions.  In today's Tournament Season Preview Episode we have four talented and knowledgable kids on the show.  Gavin Welch from Tampa, Tate Peter from the Hartwick Huskys, Kennedy Schillinger from the Backwater Gamblers, and Abby Langer from the Crivitz Ski Cats are all on the show and they d...

Cody Coffey goes by many names - CC, Colt, Showside - but one thing is for certain.  He's one of the most humble, kind, and generous guys you will ever meet.  He grew up as an Aquanut, he's skied pro at Tommy Bartletts and SeaWorld Australia, he's been on three USA teams, and he's the reigning Skip Gilkerson winner.  We talk about a lot, including his friends and mentors, some...

Today's conversation ended up being one of the most thorough and informative conversations we've had on the show.  We have four fabulous guests - Dave Passehl from the Shawano Ski Sharks, Sean Affrica from Silver Lake, Raefe Gross from Shermalot, and Dan Laughlin from The Ski Otters.  "Medium" sized teams are those that range from about 35-50 skiers, and this size team makes up...

Girl Power!!  This week's guest, Bailey Hyatt, is one of the most influential skiers on the planet.  She likes speed.  She likes extreme sports.  She has a love for all the relationships she's built throughout her travels in this sport.  She loves show skiing and all the camaradrie.  She pushes herself and has fun doing it.  She can barefoot, jump, including helis and flips, and she&apos...