Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Truck Talks: What Makes an Elite Skier Elite?
Ski or Die
Pro water skiers and Ski or Die co-founders Elizabeth Montavon and Stevie Island bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Follow them as they discuss their experiences on the pro tour, debate hot topics in professional water skiing, share the do’s and don’ts of cross-training, and explore what makes a winning mindset. This show will change the way you see competitive water skiing.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Welcome to a fresh chapter of Ski or Die! In this episode, we introduce "Truck Talks," our exciting new format aimed at delivering more consistent and engaging content throughout 2025. Now, not only can you listen on your favorite podcast platforms, but you can also watch us on YouTube! We delve into our experiences of feeling burnt out at the end of the 2024 season and how we finally took some much-needed time off — the first in years. We'll share the transformative impact this break has had on us both personally and professionally, and outline our revitalized strategies to stay fired up for the 2025 ski season. Join us as we kick off the new season with renewed energy and curiosity, ready to tackle the waters with enthusiasm and fresh insights. Happy 2025 ski season, everyone — let's ski or die!
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Kicking off the 2024 season, join us as Elizabeth takes on the Moomba Masters. Despite a devastating first round down under, she secures a podium finish in a true Elizabeth-style comeback. In this episode, we dive into the mental and physical preparations that led to her stunning turnaround, the atmosphere and challenges of the event, and key lessons learned from her journey back to the top.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
This one will have you in your feels! Stevie and Elizabeth talk about ski slumps — past and present. It’s a tough subject that permeates beyond skiing, which makes it all the more important to tackle. We hope this helps anyone who needs it.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
In this episode, Stevie and Elizabeth give a quick life update about their time in Europe before tackling a question as old as time itself: should you ski when you’re sore or take some time off? You’ll have some homework after this one. Let’s get after it!
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
In this episode, Stevie and Elizabeth discuss themes for engaging with — and retaining — younger fans and athletes in the sport. Do you agree with the research?
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Stevie & Elizabeth are back for season 2! Catch up with them as they briefly chat about some select highs and lows from the 2022 season, their framework to approach the new year, and the mentality they're taking into 2023. Damn, it's good to be back!
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
In this episode, we talk about 75 Hard — what it is, why we’re doing it, and what we hope to get out of it. It’s all about habits, discipline, and the changes we’ve already noticed just 7 days in. Will this be the ultimate way to prepare for the 2022 season or will we fail?
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Your questions are back in the spotlight! This time we’re talking about how we use our Whoop to train, how we think water skiing could make it back into the mainstream, and whether or not your eyes matter in the course. Enjoy!
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
There’s a first for everything and water skiing is no exception! In this week’s episode, we discuss Mastercraft Pro, Goode testing days, and the ups and downs leading right up to Miami Pro. Elizabeth recounts the play-by-play of her first pro win, and we both discuss our plans for the off-season.