Podcasts about Figure skating

This week on the special edition Bruce Lee Foundation takeover of the Bruce Lee Podcast for the month of May, Shannon is honored to welcome Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi to the show. Everyone knows Kristi as a champion on the ice, but in her years since winning gold she has also become a devoted author, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for youth literacy. Born in California to Japanese-American parents, Kristi's mother was born in a WWII internment camp while her grandfather served as a U.S. Army lieutenant. Kristi's journey reflects strength across generations and  is one of legacy and service. Kristi shares how a treasured Dorothy Hamill doll ignited her early passion for skating, and what it felt like to meet her idol moments before the biggest performance of her life. She also reflects on her touring years with Stars On Ice. Kristi opens up about the values her parents instilled in her around service and gratitude—and how those principles ultimately led her to found Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to early literacy and family engagement. Through her foundation, Kristi is helping ensure that children in underserved communities not only have access to high-quality books, but also the support needed to build a lifelong love of reading. Finally, Kristi opens up about a new passion she's been engaged in, and it's VERY Bruce Lee of her! Join Shannon and get to know how Kristi is continuing to shape an inspiring legacy that continues across generations! Show notes and more episodes at Brucelee.com/Podcast  Connect with Kristi…. Website:  www.alwaysdream.org Instagram: @kristiyamaguchi | @alwaysdream Facebook: Kristi Yamaguchi | Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream X: @kristiyamaguchi

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month, we're exploring aspects of mental health as it pertains to sports. We're kicking it off with our interview with Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold. Gracie won a bronze medal in the team event at the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Gracie is an advocate for good mental health, having spent time in a treatment facility to help her cope with an eating disorder and depression. In 2024 she released a very candid memoir titled Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out (affiliate link) that delves into Gracie's highs and lows as an elite figure skater. Trigger warning: We talk with Gracie about eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and suicidal ideation in this interview. Learn more about Gracie at her website and follow her on Insta and X. Also on this episode: It's a quiet news week in the Olympic and Paralympic world, but we have news from Milan-Cortina 2026 and LA 2028, plus updates from Team Keep the Flame Alive members Olivia Chambers, Elizabeth Marks, Daniel Romanchuk, Jimmer Fredette, and Kenny Bednarek. If you heard what's going on with our TeePublic store and want to get a Keep the Flame Alive shirt or sticker while the store is still available, go here.   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!     *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/keep-the-flame-alive Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348        

Episode Notes I sat down with Stéphane Lambiel and Christopher Trevisan during 2024 Skate America, where they were accompanying their students Deniss Vasiljevs, Koshiro Shimada, and Sofja Stepcenko. Stéphane Lambiel is a two-time World Champion and the 2006 Olympic silver medalist. He continues to perform in shows around the world, as well as working as a choreographer and the head coach of the Skating School of Switzerland. Chris Trevisan is the director of the Skating School and was previously a guest on the Future of Figure Skating (episode 14). Last summer, the school celebrated its 10th anniversary with a unique show, L'Apprenti Sorcier. In this conversation, Stéphane and Chris discuss the values that underpin their work and their hopes for innovation in the sport. Youtube: https://youtu.be/rz91WULCils Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SV5VRq4nnBupeMpvPgcHGV2rKZs89RWiXd5LWN9wbj4/edit?tab=t.0 You can follow Stéphane on Instagram @slambiel, and Chris at @christophertrevisan. The Skating School is on Instagram and bluesky @skatingschool Absolute Skating article on 10 years of the Skating School: https://absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=articles&id=20253s L'Apprenti Sorcier review by Anna: https://anythinggoe.com/lapprenti-sorcier-casts-a-spell/ Deniss' In the Air Tonight exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys0iBqqfR1k&pp=ygUjZGVuaXNzIHZhc2lsamV2cyBpbiB0aGUgYWlyIHRvbmlnaHQ%3D ISU eRink “Steps and Turns” module: https://elearning.isu.org/course/view.php?id=440 You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com, Instagram at @futurefspodcast, or at futureoffs.bsky.com If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co

Figure Skating: Japan's Sakamoto Ends 2nd in Women's Short Program at Worlds

Figure Skating: US in Lead after World Team Trophy Day 1; Japan 2nd, France 3rd

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Alex Wilfrand, founder of Ice Creative Entertainment (I.C.E.), the home of the new "Wizard of Oz On Ice"! Alex shares his relationship to Oz and figure skating, his process of creating this new touring ice production, memories of the Oz ice show from the '90s, and more.Show notes:Wizard of Oz On IceIce Creative Entertainment GroupRyan Jay ReviewsDrawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Figure Skating: British Pair Wins 1st Medal at World Championships in 41 Years

Mike has the Dirt, we play Talk About and Kendall gives us the latest on the big weekend for the US Figure Skaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3-28 Marcus Thompson checks in on W's urgency, LeBron beefs, and...figure skating?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-28 Marcus Thompson checks in on W's urgency, LeBron beefs, and...figure skating?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Figure Skating: Japan's Miura, Kihara Win Pairs Gold for First Time in 2 Years

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Women's Figure Skating: Japan's Kaori Sakamoto 5th after Short Program at Worlds

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color. It’s part of a wider crackdown on Biden-era climate policies. The Trump administration is dismantling public health infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad. How ready are we for the next public health crisis?  Figure skating is seen as an elite, mostly white sport, but a new documentary series tells the story of a program for girls in Harlem looking to change that. The legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment has become a cause celebre among right-wing media. 

Ever wondered what it would be like to lead a mission to Mars or start a successful podcast before the age of 10? In this episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with the inspiring nine-year-old Ishara, a young podcaster, competitive figure skater, future author, and aspiring astronaut. Through her incredible journey, listeners will discover how determination and passion can drive you to achieve your dreams at any age. Key highlights from the episode include Ishara's early start in reading and podcasting, her love for figure skating, and her ambitious dream to lead a mission to Mars. Listeners & viewers will be inspired by Ishara's zest for learning and adventure and will gain insights into how to pursue dreams by embracing curiosity and resilience. As a follow-up, think about the following steps you can take to identify your passions and start working toward your dreams, no matter your age. Set aside time for reading and learning, try new experiences that excite you, and remember to keep trying, just as Ishara does. Don't miss this episode to get a taste of the future through the eyes of a remarkable young visionary.   TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 "Meet Ishara: Child Prodigy Podcaster" 04:25 Discovering Ishar's Incredible Story 08:41 First Ice Skating Attempt at Three 13:53 Jose Hernandez: A Tale of Tenacity 17:19 Keep Trying Despite Setbacks 19:57 Andre Shor's Science and Podcasts 23:27 "Fun Street Speed Round" 26:54 Meet Ishara: Multitalented Visionary Follow Us:

Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage across the Carolinas. Also, the fallout from President Trump and President Zelenskyy's combative meeting. Plus, new details in the investigation of the death of Gene Hackman and his wife. And, champion figure skaters pay tribute to DC crash victims.    

The investigation is underway into the mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Also, the growing concern over the number of measles cases across the U.S. Plus, the latest in preparations for Hollywood's biggest night, the Oscars, this Sunday. And, some of the biggest names in figure skating are coming together this weekend to honor the lives lost during the Washington, D.C., plane crash last month.

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This week, we spotlight two incredible directors:• Samantha Knowles, director of Disney+'s Harlem Ice, a 5-part documentary series following the inspiring young women of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and a life-changing global experience. This groundbreaking organization is the first of its kind, creating unparalleled skating-based opportunities for Black girls.• Zenabu irene Davis, director of Compensation, a powerful and ambitious portrait of the struggles faced by Deaf African Americans and the complexities of love at the turn of the twentieth century.To be featured on the podcast, email communications@nywift.org. For more great content, visit NYWIFT.org.Social Media:Samantha Knowles IG: ⁠@samm_knowles⁠Zenabu irene Davis IG: @zeinabu_i_davisNYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

Are you a figure skater, hockey player, or just love gliding on ice? ❄️ Imagine skating on a surface that feels like real ice—but with zero refrigeration and lower energy costs! ⚡

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "figure skating" in Chinese.

Figure Skating in Harlem is the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life. Now Disney+ is shining the spotlight on the organization in the new docuseries, "Harlem Ice." Brigida and Zoe Littles-Ward check in with "The Goodness Factor" to discuss.

Episode Notes Madison Hubbell and Gabriella Papadakis debuted their new professional partnership at Art on Ice 2025. I spoke to them backstage in Zurich about providing an example of what open-gender ice dance can look like, and their advocacy for change in the sport. Gabriella Papadakis is the 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist in Ice Dance and a five-time world champion. She was also a guest on the Future of Figure Skating episode 33. Madison Hubbell is the 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalist in Ice Dance and is now a coach at the Ice Academy of Montreal's London, Ontario branch. Gabi and Maddie are long-time friends and former training mates who always dreamed about skating together in shows. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ZDDaryNEvErb6DSn499IDNomPS87X4jfugQ5S1nErM/edit?tab=t.0 Video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qxa0ERLdR4o Gabi's article on substack "The Case for Same-Sex Figure Skating" makes great reading as well! https://substack.com/home/post/p-154177649 The two are skating at Art on Ice to the live performance of Marius Bear's song "Not Loud Enough" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uyMdINdqvI Thank you to the Art on Ice team for facilitating this interview, and to Ivan Daniluk for filming and editing. You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com, Instagram at @futurefspodcast, or at futureoffs.bsky.com If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Support The Future of Figure Skating by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/futureoffigureskating

Figure Skating Coaches Face Challenges Training Harder Jumps by Uptown Radio

A new five-part docuseries follows the young girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and international showcases. "Harlem Ice" director Samantha Knowles discusses the series, which begins streaming on Disney+ this Wednesday, February 12.

Welcome to February! Coach Kristina is here this month to chat with us about mental performance. Listen in as she chats with Josh about her experience in sport psychology as well as her time competing and coaching competitive figure skating! Tune in each week for Kristina's newest podcast!

The latest on new tariffs that President Trump is placing on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico—and the impact they could have on American consumers. Also, new details have emerged in the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively as attorneys prepare to head to court. Plus, the president of U.S. Figure Skating joins to discuss the growing tributes from the ice-skating community honoring the victims of the D.C. plane-helicopter crash.

Kış sporları arasındaki popülerliğini yıllardır koruyan bir branş, artistik patinaj. Atletizm, sanat ve estetiğin büyüleyici bir buluşması olan bu spor dalında sadece sporcuların duygularına tanıklık etmiyor, onların bize aktardığı hikayeleri de izliyoruz. Mimikler, jestler ve kostümler bizi bambaşka, dramatik bir dünyaya davet ediyor. Üstelik sahne arkası da en az pistte yaşananlar kadar ilgi çekici... 111 Hz'in bu bölümünde, kış mevsimine henüz veda etmeden buz tutmuş göllerde kayıyor ve artistik patinaj tarihine damga vurmuş; hırs, rekabet ve tutkunun eseri olan çekişmeleri hatırlıyoruz. Sunan: Barış ÖzcanHazırlayan: Gülşah DimSes Tasarım ve Kurgu: Metin BozkurtYapımcı: Podbee MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New details on the deadly mid-air collision in Washington and what we are learning about the air traffic control tower and its staffing level at the time of the collision. Also, honoring several members of the figure skating community who were on board. And Trump faces backlash as he places blame on government diversity programs and his Democratic predecessors for the crash.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp: Airport officials say Reagan Airport will be closed at least until 11 am today. Dulles & BWI are not impacted.U.S. Figure Skating confirms several team members were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 Many U.S. Figure Skating Championship contestants and coaches are believed to have been on the crashed jet (The Star)American Airlines flight 5342 midair crash Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The figure skating community in Minnesota and across the country was reeling Thursday, in the wake of Wednesday night's plane crash in Washington, D.C. U.S. Figure Skating said several of its team members were aboard the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter — skaters, coaches and families returning from a training camp in Wichita, Kansas. That camp had followed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.St. Paul Figure Skating Club coach and skating director Ben Miller Reisman told MPR News that as of Thursday morning, he had not heard of any Minnesotans among the victims of the crash. He joined Minnesota Now to talk about the impact the crash has had on the tight-knit figure skating community.

A horrific midair collision over Washington, D.C. late Wednesday night has presumably left 67 people dead, including U.S. and Russian figure skating champions and three U.S. service members. American Eagle Flight 5342 carrying 64 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan Airport, sending both aircraft plunging into the icy Potomac River. Over 300 emergency crews arrived within minutes, but the devastation was overwhelming. At least 28 bodies have been pulled from the river so far, but officials say they don't expect any survivors. Among the victims were top figure skaters returning from a prestigious training camp. U.S. Figure Skating called the tragedy unspeakable and vowed to support the victims' families. Meanwhile, Senator Tim Kaine is demanding answers, calling Reagan National's congestion a long-standing safety concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration enforcement operations are underway in cities across the U.S. as Trump and the President of Colombia clash on tariffs amid migration standoff. Also, the Eagles and Chiefs are once again set to face off in Superbowl LIX after being crowned the NFC and AFC champions. Plus, new details on drones in the northeast as reports of new sightings soar. And inside all the highlights and big wins from the U.S. figure skating championships! 

This week, Halley Sutton, Steph Lauer and I talk with Layne Fargo about her new book The Favorites! We dive into her inspiration for the book, trips Halley and Layne took to research the book, how she used character names from Wuthering Heights in The Favorites, and her lifelong love for figure skating!The Favorites SynopsisShe might not have a famous name, funding, or her family's support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and rollercoaster relationship. Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the "real story" through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary. But she can't stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy either. So, after a decade of silence, she's telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.Inspired by the powerful love and hate that fuel Emily Bronte's classic, Wuthering Heights, The Favorites is an exhilarating dance between passion, ambition, and what it truly means to win. Check out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on Instagram

Episode Notes Peter Grütter competed representing Switzerland throughout the 1950s and 60s, including at the 1964 Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck. He's now been a coach for more than 60 years and is acknowledged as an expert when it comes to steps and turns and control of the blade. His most famous student is Stéphane Lambiel, who he coached to two world championship titles and the Olympic silver medal in 2006. After the end of compulsory figures, Peter took what he had learned from his coach, the legendary Jack Gershwiler, and created a series of warm-up steps and turns that could be used for his students to maintain their mastery of the blade. These steps and turns are now available as an e-learning course through the ISU's eRink program. Peter still teaches, including coming every Wednesday to the Skating School in Champery to work with young skaters. We were very lucky to be able to watch his master class during the 2024 summer camp in Champery and to get to sit down with this great coach to learn about his ideas for the future of the sport. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EGiyQDfaDiY?feature=shared Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1avXr_BnHlap96sVQrMz0_Mh8Cxq5q4kqdR4QMgkSE3U/edit?tab=t.0 Steps & Turns eRink course: https://elearning.isu.org/course/view.php?id=440 More about Jack Gerschwiler https://www.skateguardblog.com/2020/07/getting-to-know-gersch-jacques.html “The Technique of Skating” 1977 book by Otto Hugin and Jack Gerschwiler 2003 Interview w/ Peter : https://web.archive.org/web/20070928143716/http://www.stephanelambiel.ch/int%26art/interviews/e-gr%C3%BCtter201203.html 2009 Interview: http://www.absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=interviews&id=2009grutter 2013 Interview: http://www.absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=interviews&id=2013gruetter You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram at futurefspodcast and Bluesky at futureoffs. If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with a tip jar at futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co. Remember to subscribe to the Future of Figure Skating on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with your friends! Support The Future of Figure Skating by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/futureoffigureskating

In this episode of Mindset Matters, hosts Patrick and Steffany explore the theme "Thrive in 2025," reflecting on the importance of clarity, completion, and intentional action as the foundation for personal and professional growth. Steffany shares insights from her recent achievements at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in France, where her teams earned gold and bronze medals, illustrating how focused preparation and letting go of past expectations can lead to success. The couple discusses their annual practice of "completion exercises," a process of identifying and addressing unresolved aspects of life—whether in relationships, business, or personal goals. They emphasize the importance of letting go of energy-draining “incompletions” to create space for clarity and forward momentum. Procrastination, they note, often stems from avoiding these incompletions, which can become a barrier to fulfillment and even lead to feelings of overwhelm or stagnation. The episode revisits the mantra "Clarity Equals Velocity," highlighting how gaining clarity not only accelerates progress but can also create temporary chaos as we adjust to newfound focus. Patrick and Steffany explore how this principle applies across the "seven areas of life"—financial, vocational, familial, social, physical, mental, and spiritual—and share strategies for navigating challenges with intentionality and grace. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their accomplishments from 2024, identify lessons learned, and set clear intentions for the new year. The hosts offer a series of reflective questions and downloadable resources to guide this process. From letting go of burdensome relationships to celebrating progress and focusing on meaningful growth, Patrick and Steffany inspire their audience to step into 2025 with optimism, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. As they close the episode, the hosts share their excitement for the opportunities ahead and remind listeners that thriving is less about striving and more about creating grounded, intentional progress.

Episode Notes Khoudia Touré is a street dancer, choreographer, and performer from Senegal. In 2018, Khoudia was selected for the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative and worked with renowned Canadian choreographer Crystal Pité. Since 2020, she has been a frequent collaborator with Stéphane Lambiel's Skating School in Champéry, Switzerland. She teaches hip-hop dance and improvisation techniques to the students during the summer camps and has collaborated with Stéphane, Guillaume Cizeron, and Satoko Miyahara on innovative show programs. I was lucky enough to get to speak with Khoudia during the summer camp in Champery, and I hope that you enjoy this conversation and some clips of her work with her students.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rKs22nDngaw Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tnj6ZErCx4anE4Uah5SO6Gz9jcGjp4AVWp69OxWGTBE/edit?tab=t.0 You can follow Khoudia's work through https://www.khoudiacreates.com/ and her instagram @ khoudia.roodia You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast  If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Remember to subscribe to The Future of Figure Skating on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your friends! https://olympics.com/en/news/through-dance-khoudia-toure-advances-social-causes-senegal Stéphane Lambiel - This Bitter Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2fWwVHtEYU&pp=ygUic3RlcGhhbmUgbGFtYmllbCB0aGlzIGJpdHRlciBlYXJ0aA%3D%3D Stéphane Lambiel & Guillaume Cizeron  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Xq1AjHg4Y Satoko Miyahara - Minor Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-VcP5sbkhY Khoudia Touré, Choreographer of “Óró”  https://vimeo.com/922090769/f7db132ed5

Episode Notes Drew Meekins is a coach and choreographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Together with Natalia Mishkuntenok he runs M&M pairs, and coaches US Champions Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, Junior Champions Olivia Flores and Luke Wang, and teams from eight nations. He is also involved in coaching and choreography for singles skaters at the World Arena, most notably Elyce Lin-Gracey. Drew was the 2006 junior world champion with pairs partner Julia Vlassov. We talked about the role of artistry in the sport and the challenges of growing the pairs discipline. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Cc_GcU9mkuzUaV8fp3GLWfAGtURsiZc0_7mi6oopsc/edit?tab=t.0 Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5r17SFFtuRU?feature=shared You can follow Drew on Instagram @Drew_Meekins and on Bluesky at drew-meekins.blsky.social M&M Pairs is on Instagram @mmpairs You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Remember to subscribe to The Future of Figure Skating on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your friends! Kam/O'Shea 2024 SP https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=cEJjyKpo40w&pp=ygUfZWxsaWUga2FtIGFuZCBkYW5ueSBvJ3NoZWEgMjAyNA%3D%3D Flores/Wang 2023-24 SP https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jIT0vpwNMms&pp=ygUQZmxvcmVzIHdhbmcgMjAyNA%3D%3D Elyce Lin Gracey 2024-25 SP https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yAbFlPpFA&pp=ygUYZWx5Y2UgbGluIGdyYWNleSBzcCAyMDI0

In this episode of the What Makes You Wonderful podcast we highlight the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's annual Symphony on Ice Thursday, Dec. 5 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.  Led by Music Director John Gennaro Devlin, the orchestra will perform alongside professional figure skaters, local skating clubs, and choirs from middle and high schools in the Ohio Valley. Devlin, now in his fifth season with the WSO, is known for championing American music and innovative concert design.  Local singer Mandy McGovern will also perform as a soloist. Recognized as the largest U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned event in the country, Symphony on Ice is a major community celebration. For more information and tickets you can visit their website: https://wheelingsymphony.com/  

Today's story: The backflip has been a controversial move in figure skating for decades. It was first performed in high-level competition at the 1976 Olympics by American skater Terry Kubicka, but was quickly banned due to safety concerns. Despite its prohibition, some skaters continued to perform it in exhibitions. Now, nearly fifty years later, the International Skating Union has decided to legalize the backflip once again, though the move won't earn skaters extra points in competition.Learn this English expression: Give awayFull lesson: https://plainenglish.com/726 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Be an active learner with Plain EnglishAfter you listen to each episode, do the interactive quizzes and activities at PlainEnglish.com. You'll improve your listening, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

Episode Notes Episode 42 features an interview with 3-time European medalist Matteo Rizzo. We recorded in late July in Madesimo, Italy, where Matteo trains at altitude for part of each summer. Matteo is one of the most seasoned and consistent competitors in the men's discipline, with two Olympics and six world championships under his belt. He has won four bronze medals on the Grand Prix circuit and has finished first or second at the Italian national championships every year from 2014 to 2023. After winning bronze at Europeans in 2024, Matteo had to miss the end of the season to get surgery on his hip. In this interview, Matteo shared his recovery process, approach to training, and the importance of emotional connection with an audience. Thank you to Matteo and his team for making this interview possible, and to Ivan Danilyuk for editing and video production. You can see clips from Matteo's return to performance at Ghiaccio Spettaccolo on On-Ice Perspectives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuxvI26hHk You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Remember to subscribe and review The Future of Figure Skating podcast on whatever platform you use, and share it with your friends!

After an unplanned summer break, Scoreography returns to cover the 2024-2025 season, starting with the Challenger Series. We take a look at all the major competitors we've seen so far, specifically from the Nebelhorn and Lombardia Trophy competitions, as well as Cranberry Cup and other small events. Welcome back, Scoreogra-fans! (too much?) It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new SEASON of figure skating — and we're so happy to be back! It was a long summer of far too much adult-ing, and we've missed so much in the world of figure skating. From the ISU's legalization of the backflip (or somersault) in competition to the 2022 Olympic teams from the USA and Japan FINALLY getting their medals at the 2024 games in Paris, we're definitely a bit behind. However, with a new competitive season already in progress, we're moving forward and talking about what we've already seen at early season Challenger Series events including Lombardia Trophy, Nebelhorn Trophy, and Cranberry Cup. Since its still quite early and most skater's programs aren't fully “baked” yet, in this episode we break down which skaters have competed so far by discipline — and dig into who's already looking strong. Women's Division The women of Team USA have come out hot already with some big moments for reigning U.S. Champion, Amber Glenn, and well as two young skaters who are starting to make their mark internationally: Elyce Lin-Gracey and Sarah Everhardt. Amber threw down a personal best short program at Lombardia Trophy — which included a gorgeous triple axel — and skated well enough in the free to earn her first gold at a Challenger Series event. Elyse Lin-Gracey was consistently gaining ground last season, but she looks like she's found her flow and looked incredible at Nebelhorn Trophy. She scored a personal best of 213.33 overall and made the skating world sit up and take notice. Also bringing the heat is Sarah Everhart, who looked fantastic at last year's U.S. Nationals where she landed in 4th overall. She started her season with a victory at Cranberry Cup over the likes of reigning World Silver medalist, Isabeau Levito and Elyse Lin-Gracey. Isabeau Levito, for her part, has perhaps not had the flawless programs and scores she would have liked so far — with a bronze at Cranberry Cup and a silver at Nebelhorn Trophy. However, we are not too concerned, as she's already shown a new short program that taps into an elegant, Audrey Hepburn vibe that looks like a winner to us. Plus, her free skate at Nebelhorn showed significant improvement from Cranberry Cup. We think these are just early competitions and that she looks to be right on track. Team Japan is already on the board with medals as well, with reigning 3-time world champion, Kaori Sakamoto, taking the bronze at Lombardia Trophy with a safe but solid competition. Again, her programs look stellar and we're chalking up the lower-than-usual difficulty and scores to the fact that it's a brand new season. At Nebelhorn Trophy, we saw her Japanese teammate and last season's rookie of the year, Hana Yoshida, take bronze and include triple axels in both her short and long programs. The short program saw a fall on that triple axel, but she scored a nice one in her excellent free skate. Pairs Division Nebelhorn Trophy provided us a fantastic early-season rematch between two of last season's top teams: World Champions Deanna Stelatto-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps and World Bronze medalists, Minerva Hase & Nikita Volodin. Canada's Deanna & Maxime had a great new short program, but drew the short straw, going first at the competition, so were scored lower than they would have been had they skated later. Their new free skate has incredible potential to be one of their best, but a few issues on their side-by-side jumps held them solidly in the silver medal position. Germany's Hase & Volodin looked nearly ready for Worlds in terms of their technical. After having to make some relatively last-minute changes to their music in the offseason, they looked poised and polished — claiming their first victory of this new season. If this represents the promise of what's to come, they will make it an exciting Grand Prix series and beyond. Also looking strong already are Sarah Conti & Niccolo Macii from Italy, who took the gold at Lombardia Trophy with two much better skates than most of what we saw from them last season. It was great to see a solid comeback for this team — and will hopefully lead to more positive outcomes. Reigning world silver medalists, Japan's Riku Miura & Ryuchi Kihara, had a stunning short program at Lombardia Trophy. However, their new long program—while looking like it has the potential to be a gem—saw a scary fall in a lift resulting in what appeared to be at least a minor injury for Ryuchi. Their coach, Bruno Marcotte, later said Ryuchi would recover in a week or two and that no major damage was done, thankfully. Also looking strong so far are Hungary's Maria Pavlova & Alexei Sviatchenko, who were third at Lombardia Trophy, and the U.S.'s Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea, who had a stunning personal best short program at Nebelhorn Trophy and earned the bronze medal there. Men's Division We were NOT prepared for the Lombardia Trophy rematch of the two top men in the world from last season, Ilia Malinin and Yuma Kagiyama. In what had to be the most exciting moments of the season so far, these two men lit up the arena in Italy — showing programs that look both like they have tons of room to improve and also like they've been skating them for years. Reigning world champ and quad god, Ilia Malinin, has brought some of his exhibition style to his short program with an aggressive music choice and program. His free skate to “I'm Not a Vampire” may be his strongest yet. He did not perform the quad axel here or push to the limits he can on the technical side, but his victory was marked instead by more intensity and connection to the music than we've seen from him before. He's showing growth, and it's exciting to see. Yuma Kagiyama brought his finesse, his edges, his jumps, and his completeness as a skater to Lomabardia and looked absolutely divine as he took silver. As he did last season, his difficulty was somewhat dialed down here (its early season!), but that did not take away from the quality of his programs. In particular, his short program is a masterpiece that — once at its full power — will have audiences in the palm of his hand even more than they already are. A joy! Not too far behind the two of these men was Japan's Shun Sato, who looked better than ever after an off season where he obviously spent time working on his choreography and connection to the music. Worth noting is his score of 285.88, which got him a bronze here but would have taken gold over his countryman, Sota Yamamoto, at Nebelhorn Trophy. Yamamoto had a rough short program at Nebelhorn, but his exceptional free skate took him to victory. Right behind his was a strong performance from Gabriele Frangipani from Italy and an artistic dream from Deniss Vasiļjevs of Latvia. Ice Dance Division Of all the disciplines so far, we've seen the fewest of the top contenders in dance. Reigning world bronze medalists, Guignard & Fabbri of Italy, did make their debut with a fresh and fun rhythm dance. Their free skate seemed a bit less successful, but their scores were still magnificent and took them to an easy gold medal at Lombardia Trophy. The team nipping at their heels all last season, Lilah Fear & Lewis Gibson of Great Britain, looked amazing in their disco-themed rhythm dance. However, their free dance to a Beyonce medley seemed a little more safe than we've seen from them in past seasons. Still, their scores easily took them to victory at Nebelhorn Trophy and sets them up well as the season evolves. Our personal favorites so far this season have to be the two American teams of Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko, whose free dance to Carmen may well be their best to date, and Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik. Zingas & Kolesnik looked like a different team in their free dance, showing a new and captivating side to their skating. Chapters 0:00 — Intro 3:43 — Women's Division 3:58 — Amber Glenn 5:15 — Elyce Lin-Gracey 6:51 — Sarah Everhardt 9:29 — Isabeau Levito 12:25 — Kaori Sakamoto 14:49 — Hana Yoshida 16:12 — Mona Chiba 16:43 — Anastasia Gubanova 16:49 — Kimmy Repond 17:01 — Sarah-Maude Dupuis 17:52 — Yuna Aoki and Mai Mihara 18:58 — Women we haven't seen yet 20:00 — Pairs Division 20:30 — Hase and Volodin 21:29 — Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps 23:57 — Conti and Macii 25:08 — Miura and Kihara 28:14 — Pavlova and Sviatchenko 29:21 — Kam and O'Shea 31:22 — Efimova and Mitrofanov 32:33 — Pairs we haven't seen 33:10 — Shin and Nagy 34:11 — Men's Division 34:41 — Ilia Malinin 37:18 — Yuma Kagiyama 39:09 — Shun Sato 41:17 — Sota Yamamoto 43:24 — Junhwan Cha 44:55 — Kao Muira 46:14 — Gabriele Frangipani 46:52 — Deniss Vasiļjevs 47:51 — Roman Sadovsky 49:34 — Jimmy Ma 49:57 — Lucas Broussard 50:09 — Men we haven't seen 52:23 — Ice Dance Division 53:45 — Guignard and Fabri 56:10 — Fear and Gibson 58:34 — Carreira and Ponomarenko 59:54 — Zingas and Kolesnik 1:01:30 — Taschlerova and Taschler 1:02:06 — Smart and Dieck 1:04:46 — Marosov and Chen 1:06:28 — Neset and Markolov 1:08:18 — Lerault and LeGac 1:08:57 — Brown and Brown 1:09:41 — Pate and Bye 1:09:51 — Flores and Destoyav 1:10:46 — Teams we haven't seen yet 1:12:01 — Gold in our Hearts 1:13:58 — Wrap-Up

Episode Notes Niko Cohen has combined a background in theatrical costume design, and their passion for skating as an adult competer, to found Lavender Threads, a figure skating costume business. They have made costumes for team USA skaters like Max Naumov and Jimmy Ma. Niko is the 2024 national silver medalist in the US Adult Silver Women's category - and they are determined to take the title next year!  As a trans and agender person, Niko has advocated for inclusion and policy change within their figure skating club and national federation. We had a great conversation about navigating the skating world as someone who doesn't fit into binary gender categories, what makes for a sucessful figure skating costume, the inspirational power of Yuri on Ice and Satomi Ito, and lots more… Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1xjp3DDJ8U_-cVrnGMpN8eucFfvjz18bSow-vNEYQzEs/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=104904088829705355096 Follow Lavender Thread on Instagram @lavenderthreadco and Niko's skating @ Nikonikoforov You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @futurefspodcast  Thanks to Ivan Danilyuk for editing and video production If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co Remember to subscribe and review The Future of Figure Skating podcast on whatever platform you use, and share it with your friends!

In terms of achievement, Gracie Gold had it all: Olympic medal, world championships, beloved celebrity at the pinnacle of an incredibly competitive and difficult field. She even became friends with Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, in terms of mental health problems, she also had it all: eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, ADHD, and OCD. Despite those challenges, her career required dressing up in glamorous outfits and perfect hair and makeup and going out to skate under the spotlights and be judged. It all got to be too much and Gracie fell apart, finally got treatment, and began a long road to recovery. Gracie has a new book, titled OutOfShapeWorthlessLoser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesThe Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250209566/thehilariousworldofdepressionFind the show on X @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod.John is on X @johnmoe. 

Cat and Pat are joined this week by special guest Tommy Do! In his triumphant return they discuss a break up he went through since the last time he was on the pod, Cat bravely shows her feet, and they bond over weird auditions and on-set experiences. Plus an update on Mama Unfollow and a casting revelation about the upcoming Sims movie!Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continuing in our series of Embracing Change, Jen talks with an elite athlete who found their life caving in, leaving themselves with no other choice than to flow with the transitions. In this candid conversation, Jen and Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold delve into Gracie's battles with mental health, disordered eating, and the intense pressures of elite athletics. Gracie's story speaks to immense strength - navigating the insidious grip of an eating disorder that spanned longer than many of her close relationships. Gracie recounts how the illusion of control through restrictive eating eventually triggered a "nuclear meltdown," forcing her to confront the compounding traumas. Jen and Gracie explore: The toxic underbelly of perfectionism glorified in figure skating and its ties to disordered eating Society's tendency to stigmatize mental illness that doesn't fit a textbook definition The arduous, perpetual work of managing an eating disorder Reclaiming authenticity after realizing her projected "ice princess" persona was unsustainable With refreshing candor, Gracie shares how curiosity and embracing life's small joys enabled her to begin reconstructing an integrated identity beyond skating's rigid expectations. Her courage to openly discuss such profound struggles is a beacon of hope for anyone confronting their inner critic. * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: "In most industries, to be a woman in this world, typically and historically, you were rewarded if you were smaller." - Gracie Gold "Instead of feeling anxious that I don't have a plan and I don't have an exact to-do list with everything on it checked off — instead of finding anxiety in that, I try to find freedom." - Gracie Gold "[I'm] continuing to put one foot in front of the other and being okay with not knowing where I'm going and that the universe will bring me where I'm meant to go." - Gracie Gold “I just thought I could push through [depression]--very type A. I just thought 'Oh I can push through, if I just work harder, or be better, then it'll go away.' Which it didn't.” - Gracie Gold Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 2014 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team (Gracie's team won a bronze medal) - https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/sochi-2014/athletes Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out - https://www.amazon.com/Outofshapeworthlessloser-Memoir-Figure-Skating-Figuring-ebook/dp/B0C4J8MLF6 Top Ten Female Figure Skaters of All Time - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_scores_in_figure_skating Guest's Links: Gracie's Website - https://graciegold.figureskatersonline.com/ Gracie's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GracieGold Gracie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/GraceEGold Gracie's Instagram - https://instagram.com/graciegold95 Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker?sub_confirmation=1 The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices