Podcasts about Figure skating

In this episode of In The LOOP Podcast, Jordan Jo sits down with retired Olympic figure skater, high performance coach, entrepreneur, wife, and mom Paige Lawrence Champion for a conversation about mindset, confidence, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to perform at your highest level. They dive into topics every athlete can relate to, including confidence versus self belief, handling criticism, learning from mistakes, creating flow state, and separating your identity from your performance. Paige also shares practical strategies for managing pressure, building resilience, and showing up as your best self both inside and outside the arena. Beyond competition, the conversation explores motherhood, entrepreneurship, intentional living, and why having it all is less about balance and more about being clear on your priorities. At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder that success is not about perfection. It is about consistently investing in your growth, trusting the process, and realizing you are capable of far more than you give yourself credit for.

Tatsuro Matsumura is a current member of the ISU Council, having served in that role since 2018. He was a competitive ice dancer and coach, before working with the Japanese Skating Federation and Japanese Olympic Committee. The International Skating Union's Congress is being held from June 10th through 12th, and at this meeting, member federations of the ISU will vote on office holders, including the President, the Vice Presidents, the Council, and members of the various committees that help to govern the sport. The ISU president, Jae Youl Kim, is running for re-election unopposed.However, the Vice President for Figure Skating is a contested position, with four candidates running, including the incumbent Benoit Lavoie. Eleven candidates are running for the ISU council positions for figure skating. Five positions will be elected at Congress. The Future Figure Skating podcast is featuring interviews with as many candidates for the VP and Council positions as possible in the lead up to the ISU Congress.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/SB_ZPFqd4aQTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzFwfZCMT3e6VglLGzjSs6mdYIDZCxusqukeyI60YyA/edit?tab=t.0My writing about the ISU's rule change proposals:https://anythinggoe.com/bigchangesfromisu/ Make sure you check out the other candidate interviews on YouTube. You can reach me at fsfuturepodcast at http://gmail.com or on Instagram @ futurefspodcast. You can support my work at http://ko-fi.com/futureoffigureskating. Thanks for liking and subscribing.

Jimmy Stryhn Meyer is a candidate for the ISU Council. He is the president of the Luxembourg Figure Skating Federation, and is also president of the Staff Committee at the European Court of Justice. The International Skating Union's Congress is being held from June 10th through 12th, and at this meeting, member federations of the ISU will vote on office holders, including the President, the Vice Presidents, the Council, and members of the various committees that help to govern the sport. The ISU president, Jae Youl Kim, is running for re-election unopposed.However, the Vice President for Figure Skating is a contested position, with four candidates running, including the incumbent Benoit Lavoie. Eleven candidates are running for the ISU council positions for figure skating. Five positions will be elected at Congress. The Future Figure Skating podcast is featuring interviews with as many candidates for the VP and Council positions as possible in the lead up to the ISU Congress.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RTEYFK_X0tOun-KPf7v4977OJF7MK_VkX89tRAiqlwcYouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9qvTVP1F9VIMy writing about the ISU's rule change proposals:https://anythinggoe.com/bigchangesfromisu/ Make sure you check out the other candidate interviews on YouTube. You can reach me at fsfuturepodcast at http://gmail.com or on Instagram @ futurefspodcast. You can support my work at http://ko-fi.com/futureoffigureskating. Thanks for liking and subscribing.

Oleksandr Volkov is a board member of the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation, and a lawyer specializing in cross-border litigation, international arbitration and sports and esports law. He spoke to me from his office in Kiev, and had to relocate to the basement mid-interview when Russian bombing began. The International Skating Union's Congress is being held from June 10th through 12th, and at this meeting, member federations of the ISU will vote on office holders, including the President, the Vice Presidents, the Council, and members of the various committees that help to govern the sport. The ISU president, Jae Youl Kim, is running for re-election unopposed.However, the Vice President for Figure Skating is a contested position, with four candidates running, including the incumbent Benoit Lavoie. Eleven candidates are running for the ISU council positions for figure skating. Five positions will be elected at Congress. The Future Figure Skating podcast is featuring interviews with as many candidates for the VP and Council positions as possible in the lead up to the ISU Congress.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/l5HrkLHP2cwTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-nVU-KMVLmqRdpE56PZAuxgqOh8SPS72-147XG6sGUs/edit?tab=t.0My writing about the ISU's rule change proposals:https://anythinggoe.com/bigchangesfromisu/ Make sure you check out the other candidate interviews on YouTube. You can reach me at fsfuturepodcast at http://gmail.com or on Instagram @ futurefspodcast. You can support my work at http://ko-fi.com/futureoffigureskating. Thanks for liking and subscribing.

Dr Susanna Rahkamo has been a member of the ISU Council since 2022. With her partner Petri Kokko she was the 1995 European Champion in Ice Dance, and was the originator of the Finnstep pattern dance. She has served as the President of Skate Finland, and in leadership roles with the Finnish and European Olympic Committees, and was previously the leader of the ISU Development Commission. Dr Rahkamo is running for a second term on the Council. International Skating Union's Congress is being held from June 10th through 12th, and at this meeting, member federations of the ISU will vote on office holders, including the President, the Vice Presidents, the Council, and members of the various committees that help to govern the sport. The ISU president, Jae Youl Kim, is running for re-election unopposed.However, the Vice President for Figure Skating is a contested position, with four candidates running, including the incumbent Benoit Lavoie. Eleven candidates are running for the ISU council positions for figure skating. Five positions will be elected at Congress. The Future Figure Skating podcast is featuring interviews with as many candidates for the VP and Council positions as possible in the lead up to the ISU Congress.And we hope that these interviews will help to clarify the issues facing the ISU as well as the visions of the individuals who form part of that leadership.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/L-_rsrqZvCgTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdqScJ_Yuw2GdBT9z_gw87beVm8k4gPdCUVhEQZwf3I/edit?tab=t.0 ISU Council Interviews - Susanna RahkamoMy writing about the ISU's rule change proposals, in the episode description.Make sure you check out the other candidate interviews on YouTube! You can reach me at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram at Future FS Podcast. You can support my work at ko-fi.com/futureoffigureskatingThanks for liking and subscribing! 

fWotD Episode 3306: Figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Team event Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 24 May 2026, is Figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Team event.The figure skating team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics was held between 4 and 7 February at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China. The team event consisted of competitions in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Skaters and teams earned points based on their placements in each event, and the medalists were determined based on the total points earned. The team representing the Russian Olympic Committee originally finished in first place, while the team from the United States finished second, and the Japanese team finished third. However, when it was revealed that a positive test confirming the presence of a banned substance was received from a sample submitted by Kamila Valieva of Russia, the medal ceremony was postponed. After nearly two years of litigation, Valieva's scores were stricken and the newly tabulated results placed the American team first, the Japanese team second, and the Russian team third. The American and Japanese teams finally received their medals at a ceremony held at the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:10 UTC on Sunday, 24 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Team event on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Amy.

Robin Cousins is one of the candidates running for the ISU Council. The 1980 Olympic champion, he has served in many roles within figure skating as a choreographer, a professional skater, a also most recently has been the president of British ice skating. I also spoke with Robin for a full podcast episode at 2025 Europeans, which you can find in our playlists as Episode 54. https://youtu.be/jHgI5n_wdDw?si=KYIuGxV7q7b-dh9DThe International Skating Union's Congress is being held from June 10th through 12th. At this meeting, member federations of the ISU will vote on office holders, including the President, the Vice Presidents, the Council, and members of the various committees that help to govern the sport. The ISU president, Jae Youl Kim, is running for re-election unopposed. The Future of Figure Skating podcast is featuring interviews with candidates for the VP and Council positions in the lead up to the ISU Congress. I hope that these interviews will help to clarify the issues that are facing the ISU and the visions of the individuals who form part of the leadership!YouTube: https://youtu.be/YausJpUZOxwTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoNTOeu0larHbfVv7N06Gx_pPkOqh6vCQtRMbLbfcRM/edit?tab=t.0

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault that may not be suitable for all listeners.* In this week's episode, Madigan shares the story of the brave former skater, Ashley Foy, who came forward as the victim of sexual assault by another former skater, Nikolaj Sørensen. Beyond Ashley's story, Madigan shares incidents involving other skaters and coaches who have perpetrated violent acts against young female skaters, and the environment in the world of figure skating that enables abusers, and silences survivors. Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on?    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media:     Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Get YANF Merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JOIN ME ON PATREON!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://brokenice.substack.com/p/exclusive-the-survivor-in-the-nikolaj https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/04/30/ashley-foy-nikolaj-sorensen-assault-case-survivor/89882010007/ https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/14/jury-awards-125-million-to-woman-abused-as-child-by-skating-coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last week, Northwestern Medicine's Human Longevity Clinic conducted a study on biological age, Evanston City Council rejected the “Circuit Breaker” program and the Northwestern Figure Skating Club placed 13th at Nationals.

Jatta Muhonen is a doctoral researcher in psychology at the University of Helsinki, and a former top synchronized skater from Finland. Having personally navigated emotional abuse within the sport, she now dedicates her career to athlete welfare.  Her PhD examines the factors shaping athletes' experiences of emotional abuse and their readiness to recognize and disclose it, with a particular focus on the role of athletic identity. Her multifaceted career also includes roles as a safeguarding officer, performance (sport) psychology practitioner, and athlete performance lifestyle advisor (focus on athlete retirement), bridging the gap between research and practice.YouTube: https://youtu.be/0rEgBHaCjIMTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kW-xBoKPqhTdUUvgwTWacmQ6m7MPqH0-nkO7yCs2fxY/edit?tab=t.0You can follow Jatta on Instagram at @ jatta_performanceYou can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @futurefspodcast  You can also support the podcast by making a one-time or recurring contribution at Ko-Fi.com/futureoffigureskating.Remember to subscribe to The Future of Figure Skating on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your friends!

Let's kick some ice. That's a line from notorious nightmare Batman & Robin from the year 1997. Walk, don't run. Thankfully, Dave and Adam are joined this week by the much more delightful Sarah McKenna Barry; outgoing editor of GCN Magazine and expert on the kind of performing arts that make Timothée Chalamet shudder. Speaking of, her Top 5 invites you to get your skates on, as it were. Plenty of news to get through before that but do NOT miss out on our Patreon if you've yet to jump in - we're on a heater with recent Album Clubs on Justin Timberlake and Industry, and our next Film Club spectacular, due out this Monday, talking all things Christopher Nolan and Interstellar with special guest Will Slattery of Indo Sport and The Left Wing fame. Now, onto this week's business...ACT ONE: The preamble in which - yes - we ramble. ACT TWO (12:20): Kanye West banned from Britain as the Benn Bong finally sounds again, hipster darlings Sky Ferreira and Charli XCX become entangled in a feud, Ashlee Simpson wants another shot at the big time, the Bono Box is pried open, and the Chappell Roan saga somehow continues to drag on - it's the news. ACT THREE (59:27): Top 5 Figure Skating Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with former Olympian, and U.S. & World Figure Skating champion, Tai Babilonia!Tai discusses her career and winning the U.S. and World Figure Skating Championship with her partner Randy Gardner, having to withdraw from the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, performing with the Ice Capades, & much more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with former Olympian, and U.S. & World Figure Skating champion, Tai Babilonia!Tai discusses her career and winning the U.S. and World Figure Skating Championship with her partner Randy Gardner, having to withdraw from the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, performing with the Ice Capades, & much more!Support the show

Nerves used to shut her down. Now she's taking first place. Grab the same training Baylor's mom did to help her → https://trainhergame.com/mom Meet Baylor, our February Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game. She's 11 years old, figure skates and does rodeo, and she sat down with Coach Saylor to share exactly what shifted for her mentally and what her mom changed that made the biggest difference. In this episode, you'll hear:➡️ How Baylor went from blacking out with nerves to competing with confidence➡️ The simple two-second reset she now uses before and during competitions➡️ What her mom stopped doing after losses that changed everything➡️ Why asking for help mid-competition is a sign of strength, not weakness➡️ How she's applying the same mental tools to two completely different sports This one is for the athlete AND the mom watching from the bleachers.

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As he finishes his second term on the ISU Athletes Commission, Eric Radford joined me to talk about how skaters can use their voices to impact decision-making.Eric Radford is the 2018 Olympic Bronze medalist in Pairs and the gold medalist in the team event, as well as a two-time World Champion. In 2019, he was elected as the singles and pairs representative for the ISU Athlete Commission. In 2022 he was elected chair of the commission, and served on the ISU Council until May 2025.YouTube: https://youtu.be/qY0jK1254pcTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJk0YWXs6OBlMd8RkBCmDV-nLNkZDN_e9YlOJAh0xtA/edit?tab=t.0You can follow Eric on Instagram at @ ericradford85You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @futurefspodcast  You can also support the podcast by making a one-time or recurring contribution at Ko-Fi.com/futureoffigureskating.Remember to subscribe to The Future of Figure Skating on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your friends!ISU Athlete Commission https://isu.org/athletes-commission/Communication 2427: 2021 Election ProceduresCommunication 2763: 2026 Election Procedures Recommended listening:Episode Rob Koehler, Global Athlete: https://youtu.be/j4pGmeyfMqkEpisode 38: Elizabeth Ramsey, Team USA Athlete Commission: https://youtu.be/7MZRvvdw7GgEpisode 53: Evan Bates, ISU AC Rep for Ice Dance: https://youtu.be/W_0pfpjkHh0Article on music rights: “Making Music in Skating Legal”

It's time to wrap up all the love on the ice with The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice!! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your friends at your weekly strip poker game! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!

Canadian television producer Jeff Norton created Netflix's latest global hit: Finding Her Edge. It follows three sisters facing loss, heartbreak and the immense pressure of their family's figure skating legacy. Olympic-winning ice dancers Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier and Elvis Stojko make cameos. Jeff joins Garvia Bailey in the Q studio to talk about how he adapted the series from a young adult book and created such a popular teen drama.

Special guest Kevin Darwish joins us this week to talk about his time on the set of The Cutting Edge: Chasing The Dream! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your friends...in bed! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!

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Annie, Ella & André got to chat with one of the Spirit's newest signing this offseason, defender Elisabeth 'Eli' Tsé!We get to know her by hearing about her journey into soccer, having to choose between figure skating and soccer, hopping between continents, choosing the Spirit, adapting to the NWSL, and what Gabby Carle and Rose Kouassi have to do to convince her to play for their respective national teams. All that, and more!Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate, and review — it means a lot to us!

We're back after a brief hiatus with the next film in the Cutting Edge series!! Special guest Lindsay LeMaire joins us for an episode that may have had us laughing more than any other. It's time to head to the Olympics yet again with The Cutting Edge: Going For The Gold! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your friend who writes soundalike songs for the movies! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!

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2.20.26 Hour 2, John Fanta from NBC Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze the current state of College Basketball building up to the March Madness Tournament and evaluates projected number one pick Darryn Peterson. Kevin Sheehan talks about the Winter Olympics and an amazing performance from Alysa Liu in Figure Skating. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Lebron James and Steve Nash giving the Wizards praise for their current rebuild and roster direction.

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British police release former Prince Andrew after taking him into custody in connection with his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators pursue new evidence and tips. Plus, a standout day for Team USA at the Winter Olympics, capped off with Alysa Liu winning gold in the women's free skate. And, remembering the life and legacy of Eric Dane, who died at 53 after a battle with ALS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former U.S. women's hockey gold medalist A.J. Mleczko breaks down what to watch ahead of the anticipated women's hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada. Also, Olympic champion Tara Lipinski shares what to expect in the women's free skate, with Alysa Liu going for gold. Plus, our Shop TODAY team shares a list of travel essentials to get ready for the spring season. And, a closer look at the Duomo di Milano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Figure skating is a fan favorite at the Winter Olympics—for every event, the stands are packed to watch competitors glide, jump, and spin. But what does it take to pull off these seemingly effortless moves? Figure skating researcher Deborah King joins Host Ira Flatow to unfold the science of the sport, from the impressive jumps of US skater Ilia Malinin, to the g-forces endured by the ankles of a speeding skater.Guest: Dr. Deborah King is a professor of exercise science and athletic training at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

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U.S. figure skating icon Dorothy Hamill joins — 50 years after winning the gold medal that changed her life. Also, Kate Hudson stops by to discuss her role in ‘Song Sung Blue' and her Oscar nomination. Plus, dynamic duo Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart join to share details about the legendary time they're having in Italy at the Winter Olympics. And, TODAY contributor Jill Martin shares can't-miss deals on innovative products designed to make life easier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where the search stands for Nancy Guthrie as the investigation enters its 18th day. Also, police arrested an armed 18 year old rushing toward the U.S. Capitol in a tactical vest. Plus, the latest highlights from the Winter Olympics and a look ahead at what to watch for today. And, Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a landmark social media trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alysa Liu first reached the Olympics at 16 years old before stepping away from the sport to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose on her own terms. After returning to competition in 2024, Liu delivered one of the strongest performances of her career at the World Championships, skating with a renewed sense of freedom and creativity as Milan-Cortina 2026 came into view. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Liu reflects on why she finds skating fun again and how her mindset has evolved since Beijing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isabeau Levito is one of Team USA's brightest figure skating stars, who emerged as a world-class competitor before a serious injury disrupted one of the most successful stretches of her career. Levito made a strong return to the ice, finishing fourth at the World Championships and keeping her Olympic ambitions firmly in focus. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Levito opens up about perseverance, pushing through mistakes, and why competing in Milan means so much to her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amber Glenn has been skating since she was four years old, rising through the U.S. figure skating ranks to become a national champion and one of the sport's most distinctive voices. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Glenn opens up about mental health, self-belief, and why this chapter of her career feels more meaningful than ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The “Quad God” himself, Ilia Malinin, joins from Milan to discuss his Olympic experience, opening up about the highs and lows of the Games. Also, Archbishop Ronald Hicks stops by to discuss becoming New York's new archbishop and Pope Leo's message for Ash Wednesday. Plus, Simone Biles joins to share details about attending her first Winter Olympic Games — she talks about her favorite sports to watch and how watching as a fan is different. And, TODAY style correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi shares a crash course in Italian fashion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Romano stops by to catch up and discuss making his Broadway debut in ‘All Out: Comedy About Ambition.' Also, figure skater Maxim Naumov joins to talk about his emotional journey to the Olympics, carrying the legacy of his parents with him and playing late-night table tennis in the Olympic Village. Plus, Shaquille O'Neal drops in from Milan to discuss all things Olympics and his thoughts on the NBA All-Star Game. And, a few can't-miss Presidents Day shopping deals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olympic pressure overwhelmed 21 year old Ilia Malinin and Team USA’s biggest hope for figure skating gold came to a dramatic end on the ice. After winning 14 straight competitions over the past 2 years. Malinin fell twice and didn’t complete two other quad jumps during the most important routine of his career. But it’s what he said immediately after competition, that has so many people talking. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic pressure overwhelmed 21 year old Ilia Malinin and Team USA’s biggest hope for figure skating gold came to a dramatic end on the ice. After winning 14 straight competitions over the past 2 years. Malinin fell twice and didn’t complete two other quad jumps during the most important routine of his career. But it’s what he said immediately after competition, that has so many people talking. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic pressure overwhelmed 21 year old Ilia Malinin and Team USA’s biggest hope for figure skating gold came to a dramatic end on the ice. After winning 14 straight competitions over the past 2 years. Malinin fell twice and didn’t complete two other quad jumps during the most important routine of his career. But it’s what he said immediately after competition, that has so many people talking. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before winning gold at the Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Ilia Malinin sat down with TODAY's Craig Melvin for a wide-ranging conversation about Ilia's life and career. He reflects on a pivotal choice he made at age 13, how not making it to the 2022 Olympics turned him into a better skater, and the legacy he hopes to build for the next generation of figure skaters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew and Roth are joined by Kathryn Xu (Defector) to talk dogs! Kathryn covered the Westminster Dog Show, and it was a lovely, fluffy, yappy experience. Did her favorite, Aslan the Pomeranian, come out on top? Then, they talk Figure Skating and Olympic infidelity. Finally, they open the funbag to answer a strong question from a (probably) less-than-sober listener. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutDogs!Daniel the GoldenAslan the PomeranianDoggie eugenicsSemen marketplaceFigure skating in How To Train Your DragonOne jacked armCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Team USA figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates celebrate becoming individual Olympic medalists and reflect on their time together on the ice. Also, skiing star Breezy Johnson joins to talk about her time in Italy and her recent engagement to partner Connor Watkins. Plus, NBC's Steve Patterson gets a tour of the Los Angeles Clippers' new high-tech home court, the Intuit Dome, where the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be held. And, our Shop TODAY team shares a curated box of products — from jewelry to skincare and makeup — perfect for Valentine's Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Common Man Hour 2 --Five Questions --Bobby Knight Statue --Figure Skating Controversy --Quad God

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Martha is heading to Milan to dive into the wild world of Olympic figure skating, and who better to show her the ins and outs than former Olympic skater Johnny Weir? In this episode, Johnny breaks down everything we'll need to know about this year's competition: the big names on the American team, tricks and techniques to watch for, and—of course—how to travel to the Olympics in style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics kick off next week in Milan, Italy. On today's show, Kimberly is joined by Jackie Wong, self-described skate nerd and host of “The Rocker Skating Podcast” to break down the basics of Olympic figure skating and who to watch at the Milan Cortina Games. Despite the sport's popularity, figure skaters frequently struggle financially off the ice. We'll get into it. Plus, you pick: real hockey or “Heated Rivalry”? Here's everything we talked about today:"Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games" from AP News"Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating could have multiple American golds" from Yahoo Sports"What Should I Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics?" from The Cut"Around 5 billion people - 84 per cent of the potential global audience - followed the Olympic Games Paris 2024" from the International Olympic Committee "To Go for the Gold, These Olympians Went Into the Red" from The Wall Street JournalWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

The Winter Olympics kick off next week in Milan, Italy. On today's show, Kimberly is joined by Jackie Wong, self-described skate nerd and host of “The Rocker Skating Podcast” to break down the basics of Olympic figure skating and who to watch at the Milan Cortina Games. Despite the sport's popularity, figure skaters frequently struggle financially off the ice. We'll get into it. Plus, you pick: real hockey or “Heated Rivalry”? Here's everything we talked about today:"Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games" from AP News"Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating could have multiple American golds" from Yahoo Sports"What Should I Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics?" from The Cut"Around 5 billion people - 84 per cent of the potential global audience - followed the Olympic Games Paris 2024" from the International Olympic Committee "To Go for the Gold, These Olympians Went Into the Red" from The Wall Street JournalWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

St. Louis loses control of its wildlife, Rizz loses his beard, and somehow figure skating becomes the most emotional thing we've talked about all year.If you woke up thinking, “There's no way today gets weird,” congratulations — you don't live in St. Louis. This daily comedy show starts with Rizz debuting a freshly shaved face he did NOT consent to, immediately followed by reports of multiple monkeys on the loose in Saint Louis' North City. Not one. Not two. Multiple. Including one wearing a collar and chilling in a woman's car like it was her pet.From there, The Rizzuto Show does what it does best: spirals. We break down how our show has somehow become the region's leading authority on monkey-related news, debate whether the city has officially entered its Jumanji era, and discuss the ethical implications of adopting a wild monkey mid-traffic stop.Then — surprise — we pivot to figure skating. And not in a “oh that's neat” way, but in a “why are we crying at jumps?” way. Enter The Quad God, a man so dominant he made Olympic-level athletes look like background extras. Rizz and Rafe attend the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and come back with stories about insane athleticism, emotional interviews, and falling on ice being WAY too relatable.As if that wasn't enough, the show also tackles Gen Z's obsession with 2016, introduces the internet's newest insult — the “choppleganger” — breaks down Nikki Glaser absolutely owning the Golden Globes, and dives into why modern parents are turning sleepovers into competitive Olympic events of their own.It's chaotic. It's heartfelt. It's wildly unnecessary in the best way possible. And it's exactly why this daily comedy show exists.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Daily Comedy Show Notes: Officials still searching for several monkeys loose in north St. Louis On January 12th, everyone is encouraged to find their favorite redhead and give them a peck on Kiss a Ginger Day Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026 Being called a ‘choppelganger' is insulting — here's what the latest Gen Z term means Longtime Loch Ness monster hunter turns skeptic with down-to-earth explanation for sightings Wild conspiracy theory emerges behind 49ers' injury nightmare Hacking group says it's extorting Pornhub after stealing users' viewing data Researchers Trap Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters in Honeypot So Apparently Your AI Girlfriend Can and Will Dump You Missouri bill would remove Kansas City Chiefs as state's official NFL team See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.