Best PFigure Skating Podcasts (2025)

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The Connection of a New Partnership; Newly Formed US Pairs Team, Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy, Have Big Goals to the Top 30:33

4M ago30:33

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With less than a year of their partnership and through much practice, Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy, are already starting to have pairs' elements put together at a competition level. They have already had successes throughout the season with a bronze medal at the 2024 Golden Spin Competition and placed 5th place at the 2025 US FIgure Skating Champion…

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Leading US Pairs, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, Looking to Make Waves in Pairs Skating 34:47

4M ago34:47

34:47

In this episode, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea talk about their experiences from the 2024 Grand Prix Season through the 2025 US Nationals, and what their goals are for the rest of the season. They also go into their progression from working with Drew Meekins, the I.AM (Ice Academy of Montreal), and how they are leading and teaching a group of pairs sk…

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British Ice Dance Team of Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson Looking to Reach the Top Through Charismatic Innovation 21:10

6M ago21:10

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In this episode, Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson of Great Britain, who are charismatic and friendly on and off the ice, talk about their experience of the 2024 Grand Prix season as one of the top teams, and how the top coaches at I.AM (Ice Academy of Montreal) have helped them achieve their rise to the top. They also open up to what they are looking to…

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Korean Ice Dance Team's World Debut at 2024 Worlds - Hannah Lim and Ye Quan Interview 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

An interview with Hannah Lim and Ye Quan, who have been the most accomplished ice dancers for South Korea thus far. They talk in-depth of what training is like at I.AM (Ice Academy of Montreal), particularly with the leading ice dance coaches of Marie-France Dubreil, Patrice Lauzon, and Romain Haguenauer, and what the ice dance discipline can bring…

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World Cup Part II: The Legacy of Les Bleues 39:32

2+ y ago39:32

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Season Finale! We complete our World Cup coverage and look at what the French National Team, Les Bleues, means to the nation it represents. Will they succeed in repeating as World Cup Champions in 2022? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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World Cup Part I: Shadows of the Beautiful Game 50:56

2+ y ago50:56

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We investigate what it looked like when a nation tried to win the right to host the World Cup, and what was sacrificed in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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Writing Your Own Story with Lindsey Jacobellis 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

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We talk with Lindsey Jacobellis, the most decorated snowboarder in history, and delve into her winning ways as an athlete, mentor, and published author. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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Your Friendly Neighborhood All-Star 40:09

2+ y ago40:09

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Hear the story of Stasia Czernicki, one of the greatest candlepin bowlers of all time. Her determination to be the best at this little known sport catapulted her to celebrity status in the New England area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Sports Betting in the Digital Age 40:07

2+ y ago40:07

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In a short amount of time, we’ve gone from gambling being stigmatized and barely legal, to omnipresent and woven into the sports we watch. But how did we get here? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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A Scandal at Stones 40:52

3y ago40:52

40:52

Poker impresario Veronica Brill joins us to break down one of Poker's most recent and heightened controversies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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Taking a Stand with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina 40:59

3y ago40:59

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We speak with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina about her most infamous case, and how she helped empower the young women who bravely took the stand during the trial of Larry Nassar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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Amateurism & The NCAA 39:46

3y ago39:46

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Jeremy Bloom joins us to discuss amateurism and how new rulings have helped college athletes begin to make money off the big business that exists because of their talents and their sacrifices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Title IX Trailblazers 39:37

3y ago39:37

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Through the lens of several women impacted, we’ll see how Title IX provides more than just athletic opportunities and how it has led to sweeping changes in women’s sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By FilmNation Entertainment

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The Long-term Future of Winter Sports with Auden Schendler 39:33

3y ago39:33

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Climate activist, businessman and author, Auden Schendler joins us to help unveil the simplest concepts behind tackling climate change, and saving the long-term future of our beloved winter sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Olympic Dreams to Hollywood Screens 34:02

3y ago34:02

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Hear the tale of Esther Williams, a champion swimmer whose dreams of Olympic success were shortchanged due to a world war...and how she turned her trailblazing prowess in the pool into a sensational Hollywood career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Breaking on the Olympic Stage 37:24

3y ago37:24

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Breaking, an art form, dance, and cultural movement, was announced to be an upcoming Olympic Event in 2024. However, reactions to this decision were mixed, with the most vocal critics being breakers themselves. The recent Olympic debate is part of an ongoing question: whether breaking can preserve its integrity and heritage as an art form while gai…

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Olympic Destroyer 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

To most, the 2018 Winter Olympic Games were an astounding success. But for the organizers and security personnel on the inside, it was a tense game of cat and mouse with the most dangerous cyber hackers in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Russian Obsession With Winning 30:04

3y ago30:04

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We talk with Russian athletes and international watchdogs — to discover how Russia’s elaborate, state-sponsored doping regime has become virtually unstoppable and why taking away medals from Russian Olympians won’t change a system that’s set them up to take the fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Two Tales from the Tour De France 36:06

3y ago36:06

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Season 2 launches with a two tales from the Tour De France, which has, over the course of decades, become a stain on the sport of competitive cycling. But what does the Tour's future hold? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Introducing Torched: Season 2 1:23

3y ago1:23

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Torched is back! Season 2 brings you the same high-stakes controversial Olympic stories you loved in Season 1, while expanding to other iconic sporting events and timely topics - from the Tour de France to Title IX to the World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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Relax and Win from Legacy of Speed 32:38

3y ago32:38

32:38

Sharing a new Pushkin show, Legacy of Speed. When two Black sprinters raised their fists in protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, it shook the world. More than 50 years later, the ripple effects of their activism are still felt. Host Malcolm Gladwell tells the stories of the runners who took a stand, and the coaches and mentors who helped make them fa…

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ISU 58th Ordinary Congress 2022 Special - interviews with outgoing President Jan Dijkma, incoming President Jae Youl Kim, and Ashley Arthingal, ISU co-ordinator of the new World Ice Skating Day 31:41

3y ago31:41

31:41

Welcome to a special episode of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you after the ISU 58th Ordinary Congress 2022 in Phuket, Thailand. The pod features an in depth interview with the outgoing president of the ISU, Jan Dijkma of the Netherlands, and press conference highlights from his successor, Jae Youl Kim of the Republic of Korea. The pod covers…

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Taking a Stance with Gwen Berry 47:33

3y ago47:33

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Listen to the full conversation with Gwen Berry from our Rule 50 episode. We talk with Gwen about what it means to her to be an activist, a mother, a black woman, and an athlete in the United States. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Vincent Zhou opens up about Beijing 2022 heartache and ISU World Figure Skating Championship redemption; ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships review with Isabeau Levito and Ilia Malinin 34:48

3y ago34:48

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast. This episode is an emotional one, featuring an in depth interview with USA's figure skating sensation Vincent Zhou. He opens up about his difficult Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, at which he tested positive for Covid-19 and had to withdraw from the Men's event. After struggling mentally …

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Changing Course with Kaillie Humphries 43:10

3y ago43:10

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Now famous for winning the first ever gold in women's monobob at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Kallie Humphries once didn't even know if she would be allowed to compete for the US. Listen to the full extended interview and hear more about her relentless ability to overcome obstacles, from childhood bullying to outdated gender norms. Hosted by Molly Bl…

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Bidding, Hosting & Corruption: Part II 40:18

3y ago40:18

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From the LA riots to the Tlatelolco Massacre to Beijing 2022, governments have used the Olympics to paper over social problems, suppress dissent and force their agency on citizens. The price that their hosts pay for the honor can be staggering, if not horrifying. In part II of this series on host cities, we look at how we can do better, as well as …

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ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships review, with Charles Hamelin, Shaoang Liu, Xandra Velzeboer, Pascal Dion, and Kim Boutin; ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships review, with Laurie ... 37:53

3y ago37:53

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast in which we reflect on two major events in Canada – the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Montreal, and the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, which took place in Hamilton. We hear from some of Short Track Speed Skating’s biggest stars: Canada’s Charles Hamelin, …

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Bidding, Hosting & Corruption: Part I 33:50

3y ago33:50

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Are we headed toward a future where nobody wants to host the Olympics? Over the next two episodes, we’ll look at the Olympic stage itself. Hosting the Olympics was, and still is, considered a major honor. But the Olympics are dealing with a reckoning – one where politics, the climate, and human rights concerns are making hosting the games more and …

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The Stigma Against Mental Health 33:27

3y ago33:27

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While elite athletes train themselves to push their bodies toward extremes, they’re also pushing their minds to sometimes unhealthy – and even dangerous – extremes, as well. That's something wrestler Helen Maroulis found out the hard way when she was diagnosed with PTSD. Now she and Olympians like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are changing the co…

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World Figure Skating Championships review with Mark Hanretty; Speed Skating review with Nils van der Poel and Irene Schouten; ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships preview with Jordan Pierre ... 47:14

3+ y ago47:14

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast – with a huge amount to talk about across all three disciplines! We are joined by skating commentator (and star of Dancing on Ice), Mark Hanretty, to discuss all the highlights of Montpellier 2022. From the homeland heroes, Guillaume Cizeron and Gabriella Papadakis in the ice dance, through t…

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The Gay Games Lawsuit 37:07

3+ y ago37:07

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An episode about a different Olympics. This is a story about a community that organized its own Games, against the odds and in spite of a serious legal threat from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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Boris Cheats at Fencing 41:12

3+ y ago41:12

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The story of a swashbuckling scandal that unfolds like a John Le Carre spy novel: the curious case of fencer Boris Onischenko. For some athletes, are the stakes of winning so high they will they go to greater, more nefarious lengths to win? Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Pol…

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The Dangers of Sledding 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

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Most people like a good shot of adrenaline now and then. Roller coasters, bungee jumping... poker games... And bobsledders take that hair-raising tendency to the extreme. But is it possible to be safe and satiate this ingrained drive for adrenaline, competition, and speed? Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association w…

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Interview with ISU President Jan Dijkema about Beijing 2022, doping, Ukraine and the future for skating; ISU World Speed Skating Championships 2022 review with Irene Schouten and Nils van der Poel; Junior ... 33:16

3+ y ago33:16

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Welcome to the latest edition of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you by the International Skating Union. In this episode we feature an in depth interview with the ISU President, Jan Dijkema, covering a wide range of topics, from Beijing 2022, recent doping cases, Ukraine and the future for skating. There is a review of the ISU World Speed Skati…

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Greg Louganis' Infamous Dive 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

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It was the bump heard round the world. The best diver ever - Greg Louganis - hit his head on the diving board in 1988 in Seoul, and splashed awkwardly into the pool. He still won the competition, but that imperfect dive led to years of fear and shame. Because Greg had a huge secret that the world didn't know. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by Film…

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The Right to Olympic Protest 39:28

3+ y ago39:28

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It's an iconic image from the '68 Mexico City games: Tommie Smith and John Carlos bow their heads and raise their firsts on the podium. Though the pair endures as symbols of dissent, the meaning of their salute has evolved, and its legacy is complicated. Their act both paved the way for athlete protests but also led to the most consequential act ag…

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Beijing 2022 Special, Part Three: Figure Skating review, Speed Skating with Thomas Krol, Irene Schouten, Brittany Bowe and Bart Swings, Short Track with Pascal Dion, Jordan Pierre-Gilles, Arianna Fontana ... 35:08

3+ y ago35:08

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Hello and a huge welcome to the last of three episodes of The Ice Skating Podcast recorded at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games! We are looking back at the Figure Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track, including interviews with Thomas Krol, Irene Schouten, Brittany Bowe and Bart Swings from the oval, and Short Track chats with Pascal Dion, Jor…

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Salt Lake's Disaster on Ice 47:12

3+ y ago47:12

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In 2002, it was the biggest judging scandal to ever rock the sport of figure skating. What followed was a media frenzy — a week of rumors, lies, confessions, and retractions, all of it leading to an overhaul of the sport and the uncovering of a conspiracy that would involve the most powerful officials in figure skating, the FBI, and even. . . the R…

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Beijing 2022: Figure Skating interviews: Nathan Chen, Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron; Short Track with Suzanne Schulting and Shaoang Liu; Speed Skating with Erin Jackson, Nils van der Poel ... 44:22

3+ y ago44:22

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Welcome to the second of our special Beijing 2022 episodes of The Ice Skating Podcast - brought to you live from China. We are approaching the final straight of the Olympic Winter Games and have already seen some career-defining performances. The Rocket Man Nathan Chen has secured his legacy, winning his first Olympic gold, and he tells us all abou…

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The Great Badminton Scandal 33:41

3+ y ago33:41

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One of the most bizarre Olympic moments in recent memory was when a group of Olympians decided that it was worth it to actually lose… in an attempt to win gold. At the 2012 London Games, badminton had its moment. In fact, it was about to become the biggest story of the Summer Olympics. But for all the wrong reasons. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced …

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Beijing 2022 Special: team event with Madison Chock/ Evan Bates and Misato Komatsubara/ Tim Koleto; Speed Skating with Ireen Wust, Nils van der Poel, Irene Schouten and Kjeld Nuis; Short Track with Arianna ... 39:37

3+ y ago39:37

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Welcome to The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you live from the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games! We've had some of the greatest skating of all time already at these Olympic Games, from Nathan Chen and Kamila Valieva in the Figure Skating, to Ireen Wust and Nils van der Poel in the Speed Skating, and Arianna Fontana and Ren Ziwei in the Short Tra…

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Switching Sleds 38:58

3+ y ago38:58

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When bobsledder Kaillie Humphries decided to leave a toxic team environment, it put her future as an Olympian in jeopardy. When is it acceptable for an athlete to leave one nation to compete for another? And is switching teams against the ideals of sportsmanship that the Olympics stand for? Or could it actually make those ideals even stronger? Host…

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Beijing 2022 Preview: Mark Hanretty on Figure Skating; Valerie Maltais on Speed Skating and Short Track 38:15

3+ y ago38:15

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Beijing 2022 Preview: Mark Hanretty on Figure Skating; Valerie Maltais on Speed Skating and Short Track Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast – with the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games just three days away! On this pod we are joined by the marvellous ISU commentator Mark Hanretty, who offers up a razor-s…

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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Jeremy Bloom on Starting Over After Sports 38:10

3+ y ago38:10

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You may have heard of Molly's brother, Jeremy Bloom: two time Olympics skier and former NFL player. Ambition - and athletic greatness - run in the Bloom family's blood. But figuring out what comes next is also terrifying. Molly and Jeremy discuss this process of reinvention, which can make the most grueling training regiment, the gnarliest of slope…

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Figure skating: ISU European Championships review with Loena Hendrickx, ISU Four Continents review with Junhwan Cha and Mai Mihara; Douwe de Vries previews Beijing Speed Skating; Nathalie Lambert previews ... 43:36

3+ y ago43:36

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Welcome to episode two of the 2022 series of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought by the International Skating Union. We're just a handful of days away from the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games – and have got some top analysts on the show to run the rule over the competitors. In Figure Skating, we will be bringing you news from the ISU European Champi…

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Cannabis Controversy 43:16

3+ y ago43:16

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How did gold medalist Ross Rebagliati find himself inside a Japanese prison? At the 1998 Nagano Games, one snowboarder's failed drug test leads to important questions about how much - or how little - has changed when it comes to the Olympics and weed. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See …

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Three Seconds on the Clock 37:54

3+ y ago37:54

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The 1972 Munich men’s gold medal basketball game unfolded against a bitter Cold War backdrop. What happened on the Olympic court between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was undoubtedly controversy. But could it also have been conspiracy? Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Policy a…

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Beijing 2022 Preview: Figure skating interviews with Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson of Great Britain and Kailani Craine of Australia; European Speed Skating Championships review with Ireen Wust and Hallgeir ... 45:12

3+ y ago45:12

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Welcome to the first episode of the new series of The Ice Skating Podcast! 2022 is here and all eyes are turning towards China and the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. We are looking forward to the Games with Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, Great Britain's great new ice dance hope. They are highly excited about heading to their first Olympic Games –…

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Introducing Torched 2:36

3+ y ago2:36

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It’s no exaggeration to say that at the Olympics – the culmination of years of sweat, tears, and more sweat – everything is on the line. Medals. Careers. Money. Reputations. With so much at stake, it’s no wonder things can sometimes go awry. Hosted by Molly Bloom. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. See Privacy Po…

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2021 round-up of Figure Skating and Short Track; Speed Skating World Cups with Joey Mantia, Femke Kok, Kjeld Nuis, Francesca Lollobrigida and Nils Van de Poel 41:14

3+ y ago41:14

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Hello and welcome to the final episode of The Ice Skating Podcast this year! We are wrapping up the rollercoaster ride that has been 2021, and discussing all the main talking points of this season. There is some top-flight Speed Skating action to review, including the ISU World Cups in Salt Lake City and Calgary, and we’ve got interviews with Joey …

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