U.S. Freeski Team: Top-20 Quarantine Movies, TV Shows, Books, Podcasts
The athletes that make up the U.S. Freeski Team share spots on competition start lists, they share a few of the same tricks, and some athletes even ski with a similar style, but their interests outside of skiing are definitely unique. With the contest season cut short due to COVID-19, athletes have been forced into their homes, away from their natural habitat, and are finding ways to stay entertained.
Given they can’t interact with their fans on snow this Spring, members of the U.S. Freeski Team wanted to share some of their favorite media with their followers. Below you will find lists of movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts sent in from the team that are as diverse as each individual athlete. Although there are some things that everyone seems to agree on, mainly binge-watching The Office!
Toss on a podcast during your daily dog walk, put on a movie with your roommates, or find time to open a book, but either way, we hope that the U.S. Freeski Team’s top-picks can help get you through the quarantine with a smile on your face.
MOVIES
- Sandlot
- Ford v Ferrari
- The Hangover
- Anchorman
- Back to the Future
- Top Gun
- Devil Wears Prada
- Billy Madison
- Trainwreck
- The Heat
- Law Abiding Citizen
- Mama Mia
- Bad Boys
- Southpaw
- Interstellar
- Pitch Perfect
- Deadpool
- Surfs Up
- Pursuit of Happiness
- Hook
TV SHOWS
- Game of Thrones
- The Office
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive
- Prison Break
- McMillions
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- Law and Order (original and Special Victims Unit)
- Schitt's Creek
- Money Heist
- Big Little Lies
- The Voice
- Chopped
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Entourage
- Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Stranger Things
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Ozark
- Euphoria
- That 70’s Show
BOOKS
- Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhugg
- Use of Force by Brad Thor
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
- Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
- Dark Horse by Todd Rose & Ogi Ogas
- Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
- What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
- Breaking Trail by Arlene Blum
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- Outsider by S. E. Hiinton
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Graceling by Kristen Cashore
- The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- Blood Sisters by Barbara Keating
- All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza
- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
PODCASTS
- This American Life
- S Town
- Serial
- Amy Schumer’s 3 Girls 1 Keith
- NPR Planet Money
- Crime Junkies
- Joe Rogan
- My Favorite Murder
- The No Sleep Podcast
- Meat Eater
- Cutting the Distance with Remi Warren
- TEDx - One Hour Summary
- The Daily
- TMG
- Powell Movement
- 2 Dope Queens
- Looking sideways
- Low Pressure
- Wintry Mix
- Pardon My Take
Did you know that U.S. Freeski Rookie Team member Sammy Schuiling can walk his dog while riding a unicycle, or that rookie team member Hanna Faulhaber has been dialing in her ping pong skills during quarantine, or that Devin Logan is cooking up a storm on her dedicated Instagram channel called @DiningwDLO, where she shares all of her latest culinary adventures? On the other hand, some of our athletes are assuming new roles forced by the abrupt change to our societal norms, like David Wise taking on the role of school teacher for his three children alongside his wife Alexandra.
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has brought about significant change in our daily lives, but we hope that the U.S. Freeski Team can offer a little enjoyment with their entertainment favorites.