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U.S. Figure Skating

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Dive into the heart of figure skating with Team USA! Join America’s top skaters—Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Alysa Liu, and more—as they share their triumphs, from World Championship golds in Boston to bold Olympic dreams for 2026. Expect candid chats, from first jobs and rink rituals to innovative goals like front flips and ice dance-inspired pairs programs. Packed with passion, insider stories, and off-ice fun like pasta rankings and trivia, this podcast is a must-listen for skating fans craving artistry, athleticism, and ice magic!

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  1. We Gave Isabeau Levito a Hype Script… She Went Full Movie Trailer | U.S. Figure Skating

    The Grand Prix season is here.To kick off another year of international figure skating, we asked Isabeau Levito to do a dramatic reading for our season hype video... and she deliveredWith the first Grand Prix event beginning tomorrow, consider this your official signal: figure skating season is...

  2. Amber Glenn Mic’d Up: From the Rink to Dancing with the Stars | U.S. Figure Skating

    Spend a morning at the rink with Amber Glenn as she balances figure skating training with Dancing with the Stars in Los Angeles.Amber takes us through her extensive off-ice warm-up, chats about DWTS and moments with her dance partner Pasha Pashkov, then laces up her skates and hits the ice. After...

  3. Amber Glenn Talks Dancing with the Stars | U.S. Figure Skating

    Amber Glenn talks Dancing with the Stars, balancing long dance rehearsals with figure skating training, and life in Los Angeles!We caught up with Amber at the rink for a candid Q&A about the best and hardest parts of DWTS, working with her dance partner Pasha, and how dancing is affecting her...

  4. Skaters Make Artisanal Coffee | U.S. Figure Skating

    Michael Parsons and Balazs Nagy are trading the ice for the coffee bar in a head-to-head craft coffee challenge. After Michael introduced Balazs to pour-over coffee while the two were roommates at a competition, the obsession stuck. In this video, each U.S. Figure Skater creates his own custom…

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  5. What Really Happens at Champs Camp? Inside Team USA’s Season Prep | U.S. Figure Skating

    What really happens at Champs Camp?Olympian and Champs Camp veteran Danny O’Shea takes Jackie Wong behind the scenes at U.S. Figure Skating’s high-performance camp to see how some of the country’s top skaters prepare for the season ahead.Danny and Jackie make their way through the different...

  6. Skate Sock Sense: Why the Right Sock Matters | Skate Talk with Patti Larkin

    Many skaters choose to go sockless for a better feel and connection to the boot, blade, and ice. While it can improve sensitivity and control, it may also lead to redness, calluses, irritation, and long-term foot issues if foot health is neglected.This video discusses the pros and cons of skating...

  7. How the Blade Angels Took Over the Olympics | Alysa Liu Amber Glenn Isabeau Levito | Toast to Milan

    Join Adam Rippon as he sits down with Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito to relive their Olympic experience and celebrate an unforgettable Games.Plus, hear unforgettable stories from Milan, including:🏅 Olympic gold medal moments🌱 Isabeau's famous Olympic Village plant adoption💫 Alysa's...

  8. Pizza, Quad Axels & Snoop Dogg | Team USA Men's Olympic Reunion | Toast to Milan

    Join Adam Rippon and Jason Brown as they sit down with Team USA's men's Olympic figure skating team to relive their unforgettable experiences from the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.Olympic gold medalist Ilia Malinin shares the story behind becoming the "Quad God," landing historic jumps, meeting...

  9. Olympic Medals, Lost Costumes & Costco Hot Dogs?! | Team USA Ice Dance | Toast to Milan

    Join Adam Rippon and Jason Brown as they welcome Team USA's Olympic Ice Dance Team for a night of unforgettable stories, Olympic memories, and plenty of laughs from the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.Olympic medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates reflect on competing in their fourth Olympics…

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  10. What It Felt Like to Win Olympic Gold | Team USA Pairs | Toast to Milan

    Join Olympic host Adam Rippon and special guest Jason Brown as they sit down with Team USA's Olympic pairs skaters to relive their unforgettable journey at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.Olympic gold medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea reflect on their emotional team event victory, the pressure...

  11. Toast to Milan | What REALLY Happened in Milan? Team USA Figure Skaters Reveal All

    Relive an unforgettable night celebrating the 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team at Toast to Milan! Hosted by Olympic medalist Adam Rippon with special guest Jason Brown, this exclusive event marks the first time the entire Olympic figure skating team reunited after the Olympic Games in Milan....

  12. This Is U.S. Figure Skating

    Figure skating is for everyone. ⛸️From Learn to Skate and adaptive skating programs to synchronized skating, theater on ice, adult skating, and elite competition, this video celebrates the people, passion, and community that make U.S. Figure Skating special.Skating builds confidence, resilience,...

  13. State of the Sport | Matt Farrell | 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council

    In this State of the Sport address, U.S. Figure Skating leadership reflects on a major year for the sport — from Team USA success and Olympic momentum to record attendance, sponsorship growth, and the future of figure skating heading into 2030.The conversation covers:⛸️ Milan 2026 and Olympic...

  14. Kevin Rosenstein | Addressing Governing Council | 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council

    In this inspiring leadership address, the incoming U.S. Figure Skating president shares his vision for the future of the sport — reflecting on the growth of figure skating, the strength of the skating community, and the opportunities ahead for the next Olympic quadrennial.The speech highlights:⛸️...

  15. Blade Angels: Team USA on Ice

    Meet the fearless women of Team USA—Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito. From record-breaking jumps and epic comebacks to viral moments and off-ice passions, these Olympic stars bring talent, humor, and main-character energy to the world stage.

  16. Dear Skating 2026 U.S. Olympic Ice Dance Team

    A love letter to the sport that has brought us everything from your 2026 U.S. Olympic Ice Dancers, Madison Chock, Evan Bates, Emilea Zingas, Vadym Kolesnik, Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko.

  17. Making Moves | Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko

    2026 Olympians Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko teach the entry to an ice down flip in this behind-the-scenes breakdown. They cover timing, bending together, half-rep to full-rep progression, and what makes a solid catch—plus a hard-learned lesson involving an elbow to the face. Real...

  18. When the Olympic dream makes it out of the group chat 🥹 #figureskating #olympics #WinterOlympics

    Meet the U.S. men’s Olympic figure skating team heading to Milan. From Ilia Malinin’s history-making quads and creative life off the ice, to Andrew Torgashev’s globe-trotting, pizza-loving vibe, to Maxim Naumov’s DJ beats and skating legacy—this episode introduces the personalities, talent, and...

  19. 13 U.S. Figure Skating Athletes Making Their Olympic Debut

    What does it really feel like to realize you’re going to the Olympics? In this episode, athletes reflect on childhood dreams, years of sacrifice, and the surreal moment when it finally becomes real. From watching Olympic legends as kids to stepping onto the biggest stage themselves, they share…

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  20. Pairs Olympic Team Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A press conference with the newly named U.S. Olympic pairs teams for the 2026 Winter Games as Spencer Akira Howe & Emily Chan and Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea reflect on the long road to Team USA. The skaters share when the Olympic dream first felt real, the sacrifices and financial realities of the...

  21. Ice Dance Olympic Team Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A press conference with the U.S. Olympic ice dance team as Madison Chock & Evan Bates, Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik, and Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko reflect on being named to Team USA. The teams share emotional reactions, journeys through injuries, setbacks, citizenship challenges,...

  22. Women Olympic Team Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A lively and candid press conference with the U.S. women’s Olympic figure skating team as Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, and Alysa Liu meet the media following their nomination to Team USA. The trio reflects on mental health, resilience through injuries and setbacks, finding personal style, and the...

  23. Men Olympic Team Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A press conference introducing the U.S. men’s Olympic figure skating team, as Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov, and Andrew Torgashev meet the media for the first time as Olympians. The trio reflects on lifelong dreams realized, family influence, resilience through setbacks, mental preparation, and the...

  24. State of the Sport Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A wide-ranging “State of the Sport” press conference with U.S. Figure Skating leadership following Nationals and the announcement of Team USA for Milan. CEO Matt Farrell and Chief High Performance Officer Justin Dillon discuss the momentum of American skating, record ticket sales, Olympic team...

  25. Championship Men Free Skate Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Listen to the press conference after the Men’s final at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Hear from champion Ilia Malinin, who dominated with a huge score and Olympic momentum, Andrew Torgashev on his silver, and Maxim Naumov on overcoming adversity to earn bronze. The trio reflects on...

  26. Championship Ice Dance Free Dance Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A press conference wrap-up from the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships ice dance podium, featuring gold winners Madison Chock & Evan Bates, silver Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik, and bronze Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko. Hear their reactions to big performances, Olympic-year...

  27. Championship Pairs Free Skate Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    A key press conference after the U.S. Championships tackles Alisa Efimova’s Olympic eligibility and team selection rules, then celebrates the podium. Alisa Efimova & Misha Mitrofanov top the pairs, followed by Audrey Shin & Balázs Nagy and Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea, sharing pressure, pride, and...

  28. Championship Women Free Skate Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Go inside the press conference with U.S. women’s medalists Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito. The trio reflects on pressure, confidence, Olympic-year nerves, and redefining U.S. women’s skating—plus laughs about viral hair, movie references, and life beyond the medals in this candid,...

  29. Championship Men Short Program Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Hear from the men’s short program leaders at the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships press conference. Ilia Malinin reflects on his commanding first place finish (115.10), joined by Tomoki Hiwatashi (89.26) and Jason Brown (88.49), as they discuss skating before a fired-up crowd,...

  30. Championship Rhythm Dance Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Hear from the rhythm dance press conference at the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where Madison Chock & Evan Bates lead with a 91.70 score, followed by Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik in second (85.98) and Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko in third (83.29) as they reflect…

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  31. Championship Women Short Program Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Hear from the top 3 after women’s short at 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Amber Glenn (1st) channels late grandma for “ecstatic” record score & fierce fist pump, Alysa Liu (2nd) calls it her “favorite” short ever, Isabeau Levito (3rd) feels “satisfied” in big-show atmosphere....

  32. Championship Pairs Short Program Press Conference | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

    Go inside the opening Championship Pairs press conference at the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Short program leaders Alisa Efimova & Misha Mitrofanov (75.31) are joined by Audrey Shin & Balazs Nagy (67.67) and Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea (67.13) as they reflect on their skates,...

  33. Jackie Wong Breaks Down Ilia vs Yuma & Alysa Liu’s Fireworks! 🤓🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season | Ep 7

    Rocker Skating’s Jackie Wong joins Nick McCarvel for a deep dive on the Grand Prix Final: Ilia’s untouchable 7-quad free vs Yuma’s closing gap, why Alysa Liu’s Donna Summer peaked AGAIN, Kaori’s 150-pt free in her final season, and how the men’s last group in Nagoya just became the Olympic last...

  34. Ep 7 Interview: Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea - Dress Disaster, Broken Foot & Olympic Fire! | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea join Nick McCarvel after their wild GP season: Ellie sewn into her dress minutes before Finlandia free, Danny skating Worlds on a broken foot, hair-swap Halloween, sleeping-on-plane blackmail pics, and why this injury-riddled pair is hungrier than ever for one of the 2…

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  35. Ep 7 Recap Pairs: Miura/Kihara Edge Home Thriller in Nagoya! 🥇| Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps pairs at the Grand Prix Final: Miura/Kihara (JPN) survive side-by-side drama to win on home ice by 1.7 pts, Conti/Macii (ITA) fight fall for silver, Hass/Bolodin (GER) free-skate surge bronze. Efimova/Mitrofanov emotional 4th, Camm/O’Shea 5th. U.S.-Japan rivalry...

  36. Ep 7 Recap Ice Dance: Chock/Bates 3-Peat vs French Drama! 💃🕺| Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps ice dance at the Grand Prix Final: Chock/Bates (USA) 3-peat with perfect 30-pt sweep, FOURNIER BEAUDRY/CIZERON (FRA) silver after dress-caught fall, Fear/Gibson (GBR bronze. Emotional tears, perfect synchronicity & Olympic-level intensity in Nagoya—U.S. & Canada depth on...

  37. Ep 7 Recap Women: Alysa Liu’s 1st GP Gold & Kaori’s 150 Free! 🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps the women’s showdown at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya: Alysa Liu wins debut Final with sassy Donna Summer magic, Kaori Sakamoto storms back with 150-point free for bronze in her farewell season, Ami Nakai silver, Amber Glenn fights to 4th. U.S. & Japan dominate—Olympic...

  38. Ep 7 Recap Men: Ilia’s Historic 7-Quads & Yuma’s 1.53 Thriller! 🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps the men’s explosion at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya: Ilia Malinin lands SEVEN quads (238.97 free, world record!) to win gold, Yuma Kagayama rallies for silver (1.53 behind), Shun Sato locks bronze & Final spot. Emotional Kevin Aymoz 4th, Shaidorov frustrated. The…

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  39. Ep 7 Grand Prix Final ft. Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea & Jackie Wong | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps the epic Grand Prix Final in Nagoya: Ilia Malinin lands historic 7 quads for 238.97 free & gold, Alysa Liu wins debut Final, Chock/Bates 3-peat, Miura/Kihara edge home thriller. Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea on dress-sewing drama, Kevin Aymoz tears, and Olympic pressure.…

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  40. Ep 6 Recap Pairs: Hase/Volodin Win Finlandia Thriller + Efimova/Mitrofanov Emotional Silver! 🥈🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps Finlandia Trophy pairs: Hase/Volodin (GER) survive errors to take gold & 3rd straight GP Final. Efimova/Mitrofanov (USA) smash 205+ for career-best silver & tears of joy. Kam/O’Shea bronze after dress-sewing emergency! Full Nagoya field locked—world champs Miura/Kihara...

  41. Ep 6 Recap Ice Dance: FOURNIER-BEAUDRY/CIZERON + ZINGAS/Kolesnik Clutch! | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps Finlandia Trophy ice dance: FOURNIER BEAUDRY/CIZERON (FRA) edge Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier (CAN) by 2.07 pts for GP sweep & gold with dreamy whale free. ZINGAS]/Kolesnik (USA) clutch bronze to earn first-ever GP Final! ShibSibs 5th with upgrades, Browns 9th. Nagoya field...

  42. Ep 6 Recap Men: Yuma Kagayama Storms Back for Finlandia Gold! 🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps the men’s thriller at Finlandia Trophy: Yuma Kagayama rallies from 3rd in short to win with epic free despite errors. Adam Siao Him Fa silver (boot change drama + backflip!), Gogolev bronze. Nagoya Final set: Ilia vs Yuma vs Shun vs Siao vs Shaidorov vs Grassl – the...

  43. Ep 6 Interview: Starr Andrews – Anthem Nerves, Singing Her Own Programs & Pairs Switch Bombshell! 🎤⛸️ | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Starr Andrews sits down with Nick McCarvel: singing the national anthem in Lake Placid, recording her vocals in a college studio (yes, with COVID masks & mood lights!), fangirling over Adam Rippon, the stray-cat-that-became-family story, and dropping the news: she’s switching to PAIRS next…

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  44. Ep 6 Recap Women: Mone Chiba Sweeps + Amber Glenn’s Root-Canal Silver! 🔥 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel breaks down the women’s finale at Finlandia Trophy: Mone Chiba (JPN) goes 2-for-2 GP golds with emotional Romeo & Juliet free, edging Amber Glenn (USA) by <4 pts despite her root-canal drama! Rena Matsuike bronze. Full Nagoya Final field locked: Chiba vs Sakamoto vs Liu vs…

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  45. Ep 6 Finladia Trophy ft. Starr Andrews | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel recaps the dramatic Finlandia Trophy finale: Mone Chiba sweeps women’s gold, Yuma storms back for men’s win, Fournier-Beaudry/Cizeron clutch GP sweep, Efimova/Mitrofanov emotional silver. Full GP Final fields revealed! Plus Starr Andrews on singing the anthem, career-best Skate...

  46. Ep 5 Recap Pairs: Miura/Kihara Survive Drama to Win Skate America! 🥇 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    World champs Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara fight NHL-rink struggles & side-by-side errors to hold off short-program leaders Metelkina/Berulava (who collapsed in free) for the title & GP Final lock. Canadians Kelly Ann Laurin/Loucas Éthier grab bronze, Chan/Howe top U.S. in 4th. Emotional homecoming...

  47. Ep 5 Recap Ice Dance: Chock/Bates Tie Record with 5th Skate America Crown! 💃🕺 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Madison Chock & Evan Bates dominate Saatva Skate America with fiery bull-tamer/Boléro free (212.58), tying Belbin/Agosto’s record 5 titles + perfect 30-pt GP sweep. Lajoie/Lagha silver, Labrie/Brissot bronze. Chock/Bates talk flow, joy & chasing Olympic gold after 15 years together. Lajoie/Lagha...

  48. Ep 5 Recap Women: Alysa Liu’s 1st GP Gold at Skate America! 🏆 | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Alysa Liu claims her first-ever GP title (and GP Final spot!) with MacArthur Park magic, edging Rinka Watanabe by 3.3 after her triple axel drama. Gubanova snags bronze by 0.4 over Gutmann, Starr Andrews clean & 5th, Josephine Lee 12th. Emotional tears, standing ovations & Olympic pressure in...

  49. Ep 5 Interview: Jason Brown on Riverdance 2.0, Nerves & Olympic Pasta | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Jason Brown sits down with Nick McCarvel post-Skate America: bringing back Riverdance (no ponytail!), battling nerves that “hit you in the face,” chasing flow with Tracy Wilson, visiting 26 Ronald McDonald Houses before Milan 2026, quickfire love for Rohene, fans & Japan, plus Olympic ring pasta...

  50. Ep 5 Recap Men: Kevin Aymoz’s Emotional First GP Gold at Skate America Men | Rinkside: Olympic Season

    Host Nick McCarvel breaks down the men’s fireworks at Saatva Skate America: Kevin Aymoz (FRA) fights injury, nerves & personal demons for tear-filled maiden GP title after 13 tries—Boléro passion + red gloves = chills! Kazuki Tomono (JPN) bronze after leading short, Mikhail Shaidorov frustrated...

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Dive into the heart of figure skating with Team USA! Join America’s top skaters—Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Alysa Liu, and more—as they share their triumphs, from World Championship golds in Boston to bold Olympic dreams for 2026. Expect candid chats, from first jobs and rink rituals to innovative goals like front flips and ice dance-inspired pairs programs. Packed with passion, insider stories, and off-ice fun like pasta rankings and trivia, this podcast is a must-listen for skating fans craving artistry, athleticism, and ice magic!

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