What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin
What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin is a podcast hosted by the greatest alpine skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin. She moves beyond the finish line to explore life's deeper questions, seeking perspective from inspiring individuals and their personal journeys. The show features unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, business leaders, and meaningful people in her life, touching on resilience, performance, purpose, and the stories behind success. Episodes are released bi-weekly, with Season 2 starting in Fall 2026.
Episodes
"People Are Going to Talk" About Kylie Kelce on WTP!
Olympic Champion Mikaela Shiffrin kicks off Season 2 with Webby Award-winning host Kylie Kelce ("Not Going to Lie")! Kylie gets unfiltered about navigating life in the public eye, why she'd rather you not know her name, the beginning of her romance with retired NFL star Jason Kelce, coaching field hockey, and why "embracing the suck" is her ultimate life motto.She opens up
Mikaela Shiffrin | Trying Something New
The joy has always been in getting better. This season, I'm chasing it for me...Hi Everyone! Back with another solo podcast. Before the season gets hectic, I wanted to talk about my racing plan in my own space and my own words: this year is an exploration. After 16 years on the World Cup, I'm giving myself the freedom to follow where my curiosity is pulling me right now, which means more f
Why I’m Still Skiing (And What’s Next)
Welcome to a slightly different episode, vlog-style! Today it’s just me, pulling back the curtain on what’s actually going on in my head during the "offseason." From addressing the constant questions about retirement and motivation to the reality of only seeing my fiancé 5 weeks a year, I’m sharing the unfiltered side of life on and off the snow. This is just an honest look at some of my
Where Success Meets Success, with Ron Kruszewski | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 12
Join Mikaela and Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial, for a wide-ranging conversation about skiing, business, and the pursuit of balance in the Season 1 finale of “What’s the Point.”In this episode, Ron shares stories of humble beginnings on the mighty hills of Michigan, his passion for supporting athletes, and the philosophy behind Stifel’s “Where Success Meets Success” tagline.
Jessie Diggins: Comfortable in Discomfort | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 11
What does it take to become the most decorated U.S. Cross-Country ski racer of all time? For four-time Olympic medalist, 33-time World Cup winner, four-time Overall World Cup Champion, and seven-time World Championship medalist Jessie Diggins, it’s about more than medals—it’s about resilience, vulnerability, and the unbreakable bonds of team. Fresh off her retirement, four-time Olympic medalist Je
Eileen Shiffrin: Raising a Champion | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 10
Behind every great athlete is a village of talented people who make it all happen. But Mikaela has something most don't: Eileen.In Episode 10 of What's the Point, Mikaela sits down with the person who has been there for every single moment of her career—and her life. Her mom. Her coach. Her mentor. Her best friend. Eileen Shiffrin. It's easy to look at Mikaela's résumé and see the
My Olympic Journey: I'm Not Done Yet | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 9
With the Olympics on the horizon, two-time Olympic Champion and three-time Olympic medalist Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on the journey that brought her to this moment in a special solo episode of “What’s the Point”. From Sochi to PyeongChang and the life-changing lessons of Beijing, she shares how grief, growth, and gratitude have reshaped her perspective as she heads into Cortina. She talks about O
Bode Miller: Skiing as Self-Expression, Legacy, and the Courage to Persevere | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 8
Why do we ski? In this episode of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, Mikaela sits down with Olympic champion (and her childhood idol), Bode Miller, for a conversation that goes beyond results and gets to the core of the legendary American’s motivation, his “why”, past and present.For Bode, skiing was never just about winning. It was his purest form of self-expression. As
The GOAT Mindset: Simone Biles on Pressure, Failure, and Resilience | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 7
In episode 7 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, Mikaela and Simone sit down to discuss Summer vs. Winter Olympics and compare their experiences in their respective sports. The two discuss the demands of peak performance, the pressure that comes with excellence, resilience in the face of fear, and, most importantly, the human experience behind achieving greatness.As Mik
How Paula Moltzan Won Her First Medal WTP Ep. 6
In episode 6 of What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, Presented by STIFEL, Paula and Mikaela delve into both ski racing, exploring Paula's unique journey from a slalom specialist to a consistent podium threat in both giant slalom and slalom on the World Cup circuit with an NCAA stop along the way. Discover how Paula's unconventional path, marked by grit and resilience, has paved the way for othe
Alice Robinson is Raising the Bar | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 5
Join us for an inspiring conversation with New Zealand's Alice Robinson, one of the most dynamic giant slalom skiers on the World Cup circuit. From her childhood days in "Skiwiland" (New Zealand's totally adorable name for ski daycare) to becoming a seven-time World Cup winner (as of 24. Dec. 2025) and world championship silver medalist, Alice shares her remarkable journey throug
Why is Zrinka Ljutić SO COOL? | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 4
In Episode 4 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel, Mikaela dives into the world of competitive skiing with one of the sport's most electrifying young talents, Zrinka Ljutić. At just 21, Zrinka has already made her mark as a multiple World Cup winner and a consistent podium threat on the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit. Discover her journey from her early days skiing in a
Stretching Limits with Regan Dewhirst | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 3
Mikaela welcomes her long time physical therapist and close friend Regan Dewhirst for a deep and honest conversation about injury, trust, recovery, communication, and what really happens behind the scenes of elite ski racing. Regan shares how her philosophy has evolved from reactive treatment to a proactive, collaborative performance model built around load management, tissue adaptation, breath wo
Making a Gold Medalist: Breezy Johnson's Story | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 2
In Episode 2 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel, Mikaela catches up with teammate and friend Breezy Johnson, one of the fastest downhill skiers in the world and last year's World Champion downhiller. The two start light with a “Faster.Always” rapid-fire segment sponsored by Atomic, trading stories about favorite race tracks, race-day superstitions, and Breezy’s tradition
Aleksander Kilde: BTS of Dating Mikaela and Life Goals | WTP with Mikaela Ep 1
The first episode of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel is officially here, and Mikaela starts things off with her fiancé and fellow ski champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. Mikaela introduces the show’s focus on uncovering the “why” behind world-class performance. Aleksander joins from rehab after a life-threatening crash in the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen, Switzerland in J
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Mikaela Shiffrin introduces her new bi-weekly show "What's the Point".
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