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The Iron Butterfly

by Bleav, Bleav

Tune in as Team USA Olympic figure skater Polina Edmunds carves out the world of figure skating.

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  1. What It’s Really Like to Attend the Olympics as an Alum ft. Ashley Cain

    2022 Olympian Ashley Cain and I tell stories from our trip to Milan, giving you a glimpse into what it's like to actually attend an Olympic Games in-person as a spectator/Olympic Alum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

  2. Pairs in Milan! Olympics Recap ft. Ashley Cain

    I chat with 2022 Olympian Ashley Cain about the Pairs Individual Event at the 2026 Milan Olympics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Alysa Liu Takes Gold

    I give you my perspective on the 2026 Olympic Women's Individual Event in Milan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. My Take on the 2026 Olympic Men's Event

    I give you my perspective on the 2026 Men's Olympic Event after being there in person! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. My Take on the 2026 Olympic Ice Dance Event

    I give you make take on the 2026 Olympic Ice Dance Event, live from Milan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Dreams Come True | 2026 U.S. Championships Recap

    I recap the 2026 U.S. Championships in both Junior and Senior events, giving my personal highlights from the week! JUNIORS Hana Maria Aboian/Daiil Veseluhkin Jasmine Robertson/Chase Rohner Aneta Vaclavikova/William Lissauer Sophia Feige/Wiles Middlekauff Angela Shao Annika Chao Hannah Kim Jessica...

  7. On The Come Up: Jacob Sanchez

    I sit down with 2024 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion and Youth nOlympic Silver medalist Jacob Sanchez on his skating journey so far and goals for the future! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 2025 Grand Prix Final Breakdown

    I give you my takes on all 4 disciplines the 2025 Grand Prix Final in Japan: Alysa Liu Ami Nakai Kaori Sakamoto Amber Glenn Mone Chiba Rinka Watanabe Ilia Malinin Yuma Kagiyama Shun Sato Daniel Grassl Adam Saio Him Fa Mikhail Shaidorov Sara Conti / Niccolo Macii Madison Chock / Evan Bates…

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  9. Skate America Lake Placid Recap

    I recap the top skaters and Team USA athletes at the 2025 Skate America Grand Prix in Lake Placid. Alysa Liu Rinka Watanabe Anastasiia Gubanova Starr Andrews Josephine Lee Kevin Aymoz Mikhail Shaidorov Kazuki Tomono Jason Brown Riku miura/Ryuichi kihara Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Berulava Kelly...

  10. Giving Back: All Things Scott Cares Foundation ft. Scott Hamilton

    I sit down with 1984 Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton to chat about the creation of his Scott Cares Foundation: a national foundation that invests in cutting-edge research and aims to extend and improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. Scott walks us through his inspiration for...

  11. NHK Trophy Recap 2025

    I recap the top skaters and Team USA athletes at the NHK Trophy Grand Prix in Japan: Kaori Sakamoto Sofia Samodelkina Loena Hendrickx Young You Sarah Everhardt Yuma Kagiyama Shun Sato Lukas Britschgi Lilah Fear/Lewis Gibson Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri Caroline green/Michael Parsons Natalie...

  12. Breaking Down Skate Canada 2025

    I recap the top performers and all Team USA athletes at the 2025 Skate Canada Grand Prix: Mone Chiba Isabeau Levito Ami Nakai Bradie Tennell Yuna Aoki Sarah Everhardt Ilia Malinin Aleksandr Selevko Kao Miura Tomoki Hiwatashi Deanna Stellato Dudek/Maxime Deschamps Minerva Hase/Nikita Volodin Ellie...

  13. Cup of China: Grace, Grit, and Golden Moments

    I recap the top skaters and Team USA from the 2025 Cup of China Grand Prix: Amber Glenn Alysa Liu Rinka Watanabe Anastasia Gubanova Shun Sato Daniel Grassl Mikhail Shaidorov Tomoki Hiwatashi Jacob Sanchez Deniss Vasiljevs Madison Chock/Evan Bates Emilea Zingas/Vadim Kolensik Evgeniia...

  14. C’est Magnifique! Grand Prix France Recap

    I recap the top skaters and Team USA at the first Grand Prix of the 2025/2026 season in France. Ami Nakai Kaori Sakamoto Rion Sumiyoshi Isabeau Levito Elyce Lin Gracey Ilia Malinin Adam Saio Him Fa Nika Egadze Andrew Torgashev Maxim Naumov Mihail Selevko Laurence FOURNIER BEAUDRY / Guillaume...

  15. In the Mix: Maxim Naumov’s Olympic Mindset

    I interview 3x U.S. Pewter Medalist Maxim Naumov on his career thus far and mindset heading into this Olympic season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  16. The Wild One: All Things Nicole Bobek Memoir

    I give you a sneak peek into 1995 World Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek's new memoir 'The Wild One' coming out October 8th. We talk all things about her life as detailed in her new book and lesson learned along the way! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

  17. Chasing The Dream ft. Andrew Torgashev

    I interview 2025 U.S. Silver Medalist Andrew Torgashev on his reflections from the past season and excitement for the upcoming Olympic season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  18. From Practice to Podium ft. Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea

    I interview 2024 U.S. Pairs Champions Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea on their partnership journey and goals for the upcoming Olympic season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  19. Balancing Grace and Grit ft. Elyce Lin Gracey

    I sit down with 2025 Junior World Bronze medalist Elyce Lin Gracey to learn more about her skating story thus far and goals for the upcoming Olympic season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  20. Sarah Everhardt: Progress and Perspective

    I interview 2025 Four Continents Bronze Medalist Sarah Everhardt on her skating career thus far and goals heading into the upcoming Olympic season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  21. Ice Dance Chatter: Boston Worlds Recap ft. Jean Luc Baker

    I sit down with 2022 Olympian Jean Luc Baker to recap the ice dance event at the 2025 World Championships in Boston. We review: Madison Chock/Evan Bates Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier Lilah Fear/Lewis Gibson Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko Olivia Smart/Tim Dieck...

  22. The Art of Two: Pairs Worlds Breakdown ft. Ashley Cain

    I sit down with 2022 Olympian Ashley Cain to discuss the Pairs event at the 2025 World Championships in Boston. Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara Minerva Fabienne Hase/Nikita Volodin Sara Conti/Niccolo Mac Anastasiia Metelkina/Luka Berulava Deanna Stellato Dudek/Maxime Deschamps Alisa Efimova/Misha...

  23. All Eyes on Her: Worlds Edition! The Women's Event Recap ft. Nicole Bobek

    I sit down with 1995 Worlds Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek to discuss the women's event at the 2024 World Championships in Boston: Alysa Liu Kaori Sakamoto Mone Chiba Isabeau Levito Amber Glenn Wakaba Higuchi Nina Pinzarrone Haein Lee Madeline Schizas Chayeon Kim Kimmy Repond Sofia Samodelkina…

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  24. Unforgettable Moments: Men’s Event at the 2025 World Championships ft. Brian Boitano

    I sit down with Olympic Champion Brian Boitano to discuss the Men's event at the 2025 World Championships in Boston. We review: Ilia Malinin Mikhail Shaidorov Yuma Kagiyama Adam Saio Him Fa Kevin Aymoz Shun Sato Junwhan Cha Jason Brown Nika Egadze Nikolaj Memola Deniss Vasiljevs Andrew Torgashev...

  25. 2025 Wichita U.S. Championships Analysis

    I give you my recap and takes on the Junior and Senior events at the 2025 U.S. Championships in Wichita, Kansas. I recap the top skaters in each event as well as my personal favorites and those who stood out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

  26. The Language of Skating ft. Paul Wylie

    I interview 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie on his career. -How he got into skating -Working with Carlo Fassi, John Curry, Robin Cousins -His artistic focus in skating skills -Staying on the podium through an Olympic cycle -mental strength and his mindset during competition -His Olympic...

  27. Grit and Glitter ft. Tim Goebel

    I interview 2002 Olympic Bronze Medalist Tim Goebel on his career and experiences skating: -How he got into skating -His coaching experiences throughout his career with Carol Heiss Jenkins, Frank Carroll, and more -Being the first man to land 3 quads in one program -Handling the mental side of...

  28. A Story of Resilience with Nicole Bobek

    I interview 1995 National Champion, World Bronze Medalist, and Olympian Nicole Bobek on her skating career and life. -skating origin story -her experiences with the many notable coaches she took from -the mental side of skating -artistry and telling stories on ice -her experience at the Olympics…

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  29. Cup of China Recap 2024

    I recap the top 3 women, men, and all Team USA skaters at the 2024 Cup of China Grand Prix: Amber Glenn (USA) Mone Chiba (JPN) Chayeon Kim (KOR) + Shun Sato (JPN) Mikhail Shaidorov (KAZ) Adam Saio Him Fa (FRA) + Katie Mcbeath + Daniil Parkman (USA) + Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko (USA)...

  30. 2024 NHK Trophy Recap

    I recap the top 3 women, men, and all Team USA skaters at the 2024 NHK Trophy Grand Prix in Japan: Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) Mone Chiba (JPN) Yuna Aoki (JPN) Alysa Liu (USA) Bradie Tennell (USA) Lindsay Thorngren (USA) Yuma Kagiyama (JPN) Daniel Grassl (ITA) Tatsuya Tsuboi (JPN) Andrew Torgashev (USA)...

  31. Grand Prix France Recap 2024

    I recap the top women and men all Team USA skaters at the 2024 Grand Prix in France: Amber Glenn (USA) Wakaba Higuchi (JPN) Rion Sumiyoshi (JPN) Sarah Everdhart (USA) Chayeon Kim (KOR) Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA) Koshiro Shimada (JPN) Andrew Torgashev (USA) Mikhail Shaidorov (KAZ) Camden Pulkinen…

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  32. Halifax: A 2024 Skate Canada Recap

    I recap the top men, women, and all team USA skaters at the 2024 Skate Canada Grand Prix in Halifax! Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) Rino Matsuike (JPN) Hana Yoshida (JPN) Alysa Liu (USA) Elyce Lin Gracey (USA) Kimmy Repond (SUI) Madeline Schizas (CAN) + Ilia Malinin (USA) Shun Sato (JPN) Junwhan Cha (KOR)...

  33. Texas Twists: Recapping Skate America 2024

    I recap all 4 events at the 2024 Skate America Grand Prix in Allen Texas! Wakaba Higuchi (JPN) Rinka Watanabe (JPN) Isabeau Levito (USA) Bradie Tennell (USA) Elyce Lin-Gracey (USA) Nina Pinzarrone (BEL) Ilia Malinin (USA) Kevin Aymoz (FRA) Kao Miura (JPN) Max Naumov (USA) Lucas Broussard (USA)...

  34. JGP China 2024 Recap

    I recap the top 3 women, men, and all Team USA skaters at the 2024 Junior Grand Prix in China: Ami Nakai (JPN) Yuseong Kim (KOR) Yihan Wang (CHN) Sophie Joline von Felten (USA) Rio Nakata (JPN) Tonghe Tian (CHN) Yanhao Li (NZL) Patrick Blackwell (USA) Elliana Peal/Ethan Peal (USA) Olivia Ilin /...

  35. JGP Slovenia Recap 2024

    I recap the top 3 women, men, and Team USA skaters at the 2024 Junior Grand Prix in Slovenia: Sophie Joline Von Felten (USA) Jia Shin (KOR) Mei Okada (JPN)) Jacob Sanchez (USA) Adam Hagara (SVK) Genrikh Gartung (GER) Caroline Mullen / Brendan Mullen (USA) Yahli Pedersen / Benjamin Starr (USA)...

  36. JGP Gdańsk Recap 2024

    I recap the top 3 women and all Team USA skaters from the 2024 JGP in Gdansk, Poland: Mao Shimada (JPN) Kaoruko Wada (JPN) Nayeon Ko (KOR) Cleo Park (USA) Elizabeth Hansen / William Church (USA) Saya Carpenter/ Ignacio Maravilla (USA) Reagan Moss/ Jakub Galbavy (USA) Katarina Wolfkostin / Dimity...

  37. JGP Ostrava Recap 2024

    I recap the top 3 women, top 3 men, and all Team USA skaters at the 2024 Junior Grand Prix in Ostrava, Czech Republic: Kaoruko Wada (JPN) Stafania Glad (FRA) Yujae Kim (KOR) Josephine Lee (USA) Minkyu Seo (KOR) Patrick Blackwell (USA) Adam Hagara (SVK) Saya Carpenter / Ignacio Maravilla (USA)...

  38. 2024 JGP Riga Recap

    I recap the top 3 women and men and all Team USA skaters at the 2024 JGP in Riga, Latvia: Mao Shimada (JPN) Elina Goidina (EST) Nayeon Ko (KOR) Annika Chao (USA) Sena Takahashi (JPN) Jaekeun Lee (KOR) Shunsuke Nakamura (JPN) Aleksandr Fegan (USA) Olivia Flores/Luke Wang (USA) Reagan Moss/ Jakub...

  39. Keep it Simple and Just Do It! ft. Carol Heiss

    I sit down with 5x World Champion, 1956 Olympic Silver Medalist and 1960 Olympic Champion Carol Heiss to chat about her life. We discuss her skating story, mental toughness, her experience acting in Hollywood after winning Olympic gold, coaching skating, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

  40. Our Girl Needs an Adrenal Mocktail! ft. Amber Glenn

    I sit down with 2024 National Champion Amber Glenn and catch up on the past three years of her career! We chat about all things adrenaline, handling competition stress and excitement, making the move to CO Springs and building her adult era out there, tips and trick she's learned about herself…

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  41. Career Longevity Through Passion and Inspiration ft. Madison Chock and Evan Bates

    I interview 2x World Champions and Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates on their career and lives together. We chat about their longevity in the sport, the ups and downs of their ongoing journey on-ice, vital lessons they've learned along the way, and how their lives have romantically…

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  42. Motherhood and Skating ft. Katia Gordeeva

    I chat with 2x Olympic Pair Champion Katia Gordeeva about her life: -having her first child in between winning two Olympic gold medals -balancing motherhood while competitively skating and professionally touring -being a coach to her own daughter and juggling that role -the American vs. Russian...

  43. 2024 World Championships Recap

    I recap all four disciplines in the 2024 World Championships in Montreal Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  44. 2024 Junior Worlds Recap

    I recap the top 3 in all disciplines + all Team USA athletes at the 2024 Junior World Championships! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  45. Confronting Your Own Self and Finding Your Purpose ft. Mae Berenice Meite

    I interview Olympian and French National champion Mae Berenice Meite on her inspiring career. We chat about her early beginnings in skating and getting to the Olympics, how she dealt with her injuries in her recovery process, growing into adulthood while navigating what skating meant to her,...

  46. 2024 4CC Recap

    I recap the top skaters at the 2024 Four Continents Championships in Shanghai, China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  47. 2024 U.S. Championships Recap

    I recap the 2024 U.S. Championships in the Junior and Senior categories! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  48. 2024 European Championships Analysis

    I recap the 2024 European Championships: Loena Hendrickx (BEL) Anastasiia Gibanova (GEO) Nina Pinzarrone (BEL) Livia Kaiser (SUI) Alexandra Feign (BUL) Kimmy Repond (SUI) Olga Mikutina (AUT) + Adam Saio Him Fa (FRA) Aleksandr Selevko (EST) Matteo Rizzo (ITA) Lukas Britschgi (SUI) + Lucrezia...

  49. 140. Synchronized Skating 101 ft. Rory O'Brien

    I chat with Rory O'Brien, member of the champion Hayden Select Synchronized Skating Team for Team USA about all things synchro! Topics covered: -synchro skating general rules -the levels of synchro and moving up competitively -team tryout process -the key elements of a synchro program -the…

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  50. 2023 JGPF Recap

    Mao SHIMADA (JPN) Jia Shin (KOR) Rena Uezono (JPN) Rio Nakata (JPN) Daniel Martynov (USA) Leah Neset/Artem Markelo (USA) Yahli Pederson/Jeffrey Chen (USA) Olivia Flores/Luke Wang (USA) Follow me on IG: @polinaedmunds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

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