In this episode, officially brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan and I chatted with Ski Actu's Johan Tachet discussing Wednesday's Swiss-Ski press conferences.We analysed the key takeaways from what Marco Odermatt, Malorie Blanc, Michelle Gisin and more told the press with Johan part of the Ski Actu team that were in all the press conferences.Alan and I also dissect some of this week's key news items including the acceptance of Marcel Hirscher's wildcard for the 2026/27 season, which we now understand includes four starts respectively in giant slalom and slalom.We also chat about the FIS press release that dropped on Thursday citing the costs that have led to a budget reduction ahead of Alexander Ospelt's presidency.In part three, we give a final round-up of the 2026 southern hemisphere action with the Corralco South American Cup speed events with impressive performances from Brits and Americans alike.This episode is officially brought to you by Ski Racing Media. Visit their website now for all the latest ski racing news to take you to the season and beyond.This episode is also presented by Ski Cosmos - a ski simulator in Vancouver, British Colombia and Ski Actu. Visit https://skiactu.ch/discipline/ski-alpin/ for all the latest following this week's press conferences.