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Previewing more debuts at Budapest Trophy + Amber Glenn and the samba Oct 14, 2026 01:08:37 Amber Glenn does the samba this week in Super Bowl themed week on Dancing with the Stars! How did it all go? We will find out! And we will also talk about Ilia Malinin's short program announcemnet today.Plus, we only have ONE competition to preview this week for once - Budapest Trophy is our last weekend before the Grand Prix Series starts. And it's jam packed with a whole bunch of skaters

Ignatova and Dikidzhi shine at Denis Ten Memorial + more scoring craziness this week Oct 12, 2026 02:04:18 Michelle and Jackie have a lot of thoughts about the scoring this weekend at Denis Ten Memorial - much like Trialeti Trophy last week. But Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova) and Vladislav Dikidzhi impressed and made statements in Almaty. We also had a bunch of planned and unplanned history lessons for this episode.Plus, we recap the final Junior Grand Prix of the season in Gdansk before the Final, and t

Sasha Ignatova takes on Denis Ten Memorial + Amber Glenn dances Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars Oct 7, 2026 00:57:37 This week's Denis Ten Memorial will be the best chance yet for Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova) to earn a Grand Prix alternate spot. She will be up against Dina Khusnutdinova, Mariia Zakharova, Yujae Kim, and Sofia Samodelkina, who makes her season debut. We also talk through the final Junior Grand Prix of the season before the FinalPlus, we have our hot off the presses reactions on Amber Glenn&#3

Trialeti Trophy, some great skating, and some brow-raising scoring + Tokyo Regionals and JGP Ljubljana Oct 5, 2026 01:53:22 Trialeti Trophy was an interesting competition in many ways - big scores for Georgian skaters at home, Niina Petrokina battles Adeliia Petrosian in the women's event, and more debuts, including Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Berulava and Anastasia Mishina / Aleksandr GalliamovPlus, we talk about a ridiculous lineup at Tokyo Regional Championships with Ami Nakai, Yuna Aoki, Mone Chiba, Rion Sumiyo

Amber Glenn foxtrots to the #dwts lead + Trialeti Trophy & JGP Ljubljana preview Sep 30, 2026 01:03:14 Michelle and Jackie preview this week's Trialeti Trophy and the sixth Junior Grand Prix of the season (Ljubljana). More AIN skaters, including Anastasia Mishina/Aleksandr Galliamov, will be looking for a shot at getting onto the Grand Prix alternates list at Trialeti, while we see season debuts from European champions Nika Egadze, Anastasiia Gubanova, and Anastasiia Metelkina/Luka Berulava.Plu

Mikhail Shaidorov in his first competition since winning the Olympics - Nepela Memorial and Nebelhorn super recap Sep 28, 2026 02:05:25 The Challenger doubleheader did not disappoint. We saw the season debuts of a lot of skaters this weekend at Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial. Christina Carreira / Anthony Ponomarenko, Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud, Olivia Smart / Tim Dieck, Mikhail Shaidorov, Daniel Grassl, Evgeni Semenenko, Julia Sauter, Haein Lee, and more competed this weekend.Jackie and Michelle also recap the fifth Junior

[VIDEO] Unboxing Season Retrospective 25/26 book with Danielle Earl: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview Sep 25, 2026 00:43:47 Season Retrospective 25/26 just came out! (Go to https://store.rockerskating.com) Jackie talks to renowned figure skating photographer Danielle Earl, whose photography is featured in this book, about her origin story as a photographer. And we highlight some of our favorites from Season Retrospective. I hope you'll have a look!

Amber Glenn underscored DWTS Week 2 + previewing Nebelhorn and Nepela Memorial Sep 23, 2026 01:13:49 It's a double-Challenger week this week. Jackie and Michelle preview Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial, both of which will feature World medalists in multiple disciplines. The fifth Junior Grand Prix event will also be taking place this week - in Batumi, Georgia.Plus, Amber Glenn goes into Week 2 of Dancing with the Stars with a tango to Harrison's All the Things She Said (Heated Rivalr

Estonia has a great week at Lombardia Trophy, Amber Glenn debuts on Dancing with the Stars Sep 21, 2026 01:54:10 Amber Glenn had her debut on Dancing with the Stars last week, and we are so excited! Plus, on regular skating news, Lombardia Trophy, Junior Grand Prix Ankara, and Russian Test Skates happened!

Interview with Mark Hanretty Sep 17, 2026 00:30:57 Mark Hanretty has become a fixture on the commentary scene in international figure skating competitions. He and Ted Barton are halfway through another Junior Grand Prix series.Mark joined Jackie to talk about the new season, the new rules, and how he gets to know everything about every skater and their programs. And there's no interview with Jackie and Mark without a lot of nerding out on figu

Looking ahead to Lombardia, and new US pairs battle at John Nicks International Sep 15, 2026 01:25:05 It was a light(er) weekend of skating, but there was still plenty of it, including John Nicks Pairs International and Tallinn Open, won by Aleksandra Boikova / Dmitrii Kozlovskii, Mihhail Selevko, and Niina Petrokina.Plus, the third Challenger event happens this weekend with Lombardia Trophy and it is yet another superb women's field. And the fourth Junior Grand Prix takes place in Ankara - Mi

Recapping a wild ride at Kinoshita Group Cup, Mao Shimada and Alexandra Ignatova go head to head Sep 7, 2026 01:46:41 Kinoshita Group Cup was as advertised - the competition field was deep, the Russian and Belarusian skaters were back in senior competition, and there was some great skating, especially in the women's event.Jackie and Michelle recap the weekend of skating in Japan, including Mao Shimada, Vladislav Dikidzhi, Aleksandra Boikova / Dmitrii Kozlovskii, and Diana Davis / Gleb Smolkin winning their re

Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam Sep 4, 2026 00:41:31 Olympic Champions Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara made history for Japan as the first ever Japanese Olympic pair champions, and they made more history in July with THE DESTINY, an unprecedented show featuring the best pairs and ice dance teams in the world .They are joined by the show's choreographers, Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam. We talked about Miura/Kihara's Olympic triumph, the behind t

Kinoshita Group Cup preview, Jacob Sanchez interview, and Ukraine contests AIN eligibility Sep 2, 2026 01:00:02 The second Challenger series event of the season is upon us, and it's a big one. Some of the best from Japan and Russia are in Tokyo for this showdown. Michelle and I preview this event, which will feature the first international appearance of Alexandra Trusova (now Ignatova), Mark Kondratiuk, Aleksandra Boikova/Dmitrii Koslovskii since the 2022 Olympics. Japan sends their strongest, including

Champs Camp insights and surprises + JGP Riga, French Masters recap Aug 31, 2026 01:16:37 Jackie is back from Champs Camp and Summer Sizzler and Michelle has lots of questions for him! Plus, the second Junior Grand Prix just took place, and France's Masters de Patinage happened this weekend as well.We also talk about the announcements of Alysa Liu skipping the 2026-27 season and the (literal) return of Deanna Stellato to the United States to compete with new partner Danil Siianytsi

Russia & Belarus back as Neutral Athletes at 1st Junior Grand Prix + JGP Riga and Summer Sizzler preview Aug 24, 2026 01:17:54 Sofiia Dzepka and Lev Lazarev won their respective events at Junior Grand Prix Xi'an as Russia and Belarus athletes compete again in the international figure skating competitions as Individual Neutral Athletes.Michelle and Jackie recap what happened at the first JGP of the season, preview next week's JGP in Latvia, and talk about US Figure Skating's Summer Sizzler event this coming wee

Bonus: New Season New Rules Part 2: What is a figure skating season? Aug 20, 2026 00:09:02 A primer for figure skating fans new and experienced - we never actually talk about what the figure skating season is. For most skaters, the start, end, and length of their season is actually much different than for the skaters who are expected to go to Worlds.In this bonus episode of the Rocker Skating podcast, Jackie talks about how the season differs depending on the skater, and why the season

Mao Shimada, Yuna Aoki shine at Summer Cup + JGP Xi'an preview Aug 17, 2026 01:07:48 It may have only been a domestic event, but Kinoshita Kansei Summer Cup was a battle in the women's event, where Mao Shimada and Yuna Aoki had a close battle for the title. Michelle and Jackie also preview the first Junior Grand Prix of the season in China

Bonus: New Season New Rules Part 1: Scoring rules of thumb Aug 14, 2026 00:16:26 The updated rules and values starting in the 2026-27 figure skating season mark the biggest evolution in the scoring system since 2018. Understanding what a score means this season means recalibrating what "good" actually means. In this bonus episode of the Rocker Skating podcast, Jackie breaks down the rules of thumb for understanding scores, with base value examples from Ilia Malinin,

Season 2 Premiere: Rules changes, Russia reinstatement, Cranberry Cup, Quebec Summer Championships, and more Aug 10, 2026 00:51:55 It's the Season 2 premiere of The Rocker Skating Podcast! Michelle and Jackie are back to discuss the opening events of the 2026-27 season, including Cranberry Cup, Quebec Summer Championships (featuring the anticipated debut of Hannah Lim / Zachary Lagha), and various domestic events in Japan and the US. We also talk about the rule changes and the reinstatement of Russia and Belarus athletes

We're at the Bakerie: Interview with Marjorie Lajoie / Jean-Luc Baker - The Rocker Skating Podcast Jul 22, 2026 00:25:01 The newly-formed ice dance partnership of Marjorie Lajoie / Jean-Luc Baker has been buzzing in figure skating community for weeks now. Jackie had a chat with them about their origin story as a team and what they hope to accomplish with this new reset on their respective skating careers

What is Synchro9? US Synchro champion Cindy Kim gives us her 101 Jul 11, 2026 00:30:38 A huge piece of news this week was that the 2030 Winter Olympics will have one more figure skating discipline, and that will be Synchro9. So what is Synchro9? How is that different from traditional synchronized skating? What does FIFA and the World Cup have to do with all of this?Cindy Kim, who won three US titles with the Haydenettes and is the coach of Team Image Junior, joins me to break down t

ISU reinstates Russia and Belarus skaters as neutral athletes Jun 30, 2026 00:04:49 The day before the 2026-27 season officially begins, the ISU released its decision to partially lift the ban on Russia and Belarus on ISU and international competitions. A quick look at what that means for skaters and competitions this season.

Emergency episode: Grand Prix assignments announced! First impressions Jun 16, 2026 00:18:23 The 2026-27 Grand Prix assignments were revealed today, and of course, we've got all kinds of feelings about them! The selection procedures were amended just a bit for this season, so there was a bit of confusion, especially about the seeded skaters. But Jackie brings you all of his first impressions about who's in, who's out, and which events have the most interesting fields!

ISU Congress 2026 and more off-season news! Jun 15, 2026 01:06:01 Jackie is fresh off his trip to the 2026 ISU Congress, the first time that media has been invited to cover it in person. He has a lot to bring back from Congress, including clarifications on a lot of questions that skating fans had (what do you mean two free skates?!), changes coming to the Grand Prix and "Big Worlds," and rule changes in singles and pairs for the upcoming season.Also, J

ISU President Jae Youl Kim: Rocker Skating Podcast interview Jun 11, 2026 00:19:18 "Athletes are the heart and soul of the sport, and we need to recognize the amount of work that the athletes put in." On this episode of The Rocker Skating Podcast, Jackie sits down with International Skating Union President Jae Youl Kim at the 2026 ISU Congress to talk about the changes to prize money and future competitions, how proposed changes are being done and where athlete represe

Emergency off-season news: Marin Honda / Shoma Uno return + other off-season news May 25, 2026 00:52:18 This episode was recorded on May 24, 2026. Things may have changed since then.Michelle and Jackie are back for an emergency off-season news episode. This has been one of the biggest rollercoaster off-seasons we've seen. Kaori Sakamoto got married? Marin Honda and Shoma Uno are coming back as ice dancers? Majorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha split up? WHAT IS HAPPENING!?

Recap: 2026 World Championships Part 2 (Women, Pairs, Men) Apr 1, 2026 01:04:36 Part 2 of our final event recap of the season wraps up Worlds with Women, Pairs, and Men — and there was a lot to close out the year.Jackie and Michelle break down Kaori’s fourth world title and what it meant to see her finish the season with that skate after everything this Olympic year asked of her. In the Men’s event, they get into Ilia’s bounce-back Worlds after Milan and Yuma delivering the k

Recap: 2026 World Championships Part 1 (Ice Dance) Mar 31, 2026 00:50:17 The final recap of the season is here, and Part 1 dives straight into Ice Dance.Jackie and Michelle break down the podium — what it means for Zingas & Kolesnik, the U.S. breakout team, and why Fournier Beaudry & Cizeron continue to dominate. They unpack the Lewis & Gibson scoring drama, including that “straight arm” deduction that cost them big, and highlight other standouts — includin

Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 2 (Men + Dance) Mar 24, 2026 00:36:23 Jackie and Michele are back to preview the Men’s and Ice Dance events as we head into this very unpredictable post-Olympic Worlds. The fields are set (mostly…), but history says anything can still happen—and honestly, that’s part of the fun. Who are YOUR podium picks?

Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Women) Mar 23, 2026 00:33:46 Jackie and Michelle are back to break down the Pairs and Women at this year’s post-Olympic Worlds. Who’s skating? Who’s out? And what wild moments are in store? One thing’s for sure—whatever unfolds, it’ll be unforgettable, as Jackie’s… very unique memories of past post-Olympic Worlds prove. Pairs and women up first—let’s dive in!

Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud: Rocker Skating Interview Mar 21, 2026 00:27:34 Canadian pair champions Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud round out our week of interviews before we head to the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships. They join Jackie Wong to reflect on their past four seasons, from coming in sixth at Worlds in their very first season together to having some dream Olympic performances in Milan.

Caroline Green / Michael Parsons: Rocker Skating Interview Mar 19, 2026 00:27:46 Next up on our pre-World Championships interview extravaganza are 2022 Four Continents champions Caroline Green and Michael Parsons, who join Jackie Wong ahead of their third appearance at Worlds in Prague.We learn so much about their approach to skating and choreography, including the narrative of their free dance this season and how their programs and elements have evolved as the season has gone

News of the Week - 3.9.26-3.15.26 Mar 18, 2026 00:09:38 It's the week before the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, and not surprisingly, the withdrawals are still rolling in. Jackie is here to talk about who has opted out of Worlds and what the implications are, especially for qualifying Worlds spots for next season.

Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier: Rocker Skating Interview Mar 17, 2026 00:32:54 On the heels of their Olympic bronze and on their way to 13th World Figure Skating Championships together, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier join Jackie Wong to reflect on their season.They talk about their third Olympics experience, having a camera crew document their past year for Netflix's Glitter and Gold, and why they wanted to finish their season at Worlds.

Olivia Smart / Tim Dieck: Rocker Skating Interview Mar 12, 2026 00:36:30 Fresh off their top 10 finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Spanish ice dancers Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck join Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to reflect on their Olympic experience, how they teamed up even though Olivia Smart was about to go on a British reality skating show, and how early disappointments as a team fueled them to become stronger and more innovative tha

VIDEO: Olympics x Pins with James Hernandez, Anthony Ponomarenko, and Madeline Schizas Mar 11, 2026 00:39:38 “People think this was a game. This is serious.” - James Hernandez“This is life” - Anthony PonomarenkoDid you know that pin trading is its own alternative sport within the Olympics? We have three of figure skating's premiere pin connoisseurs - Madeline Schizas (Canada), James Hernandez (Great Britain), and Anthony Ponomarenko (United States). They may be from different countries, but they all

News of the Week - 3.2.26-3.8.26 Mar 10, 2026 00:11:22 It's been a while, but Jackie and Michelle are back with a short News of the Week podcast to fill you in on, specifically, who's IN for the upcoming World Championships and who is OUT (...so far).

Recap: 2026 Junior World Championships Mar 9, 2026 00:50:31 Jackie and Michelle recap all the action from the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, breaking down the standout skates and biggest storylines from the next generation of stars.They dive into Rio Nakata’s powerful, dominant performance to win the junior men’s title, Mao Shimada’s historic fourth straight Junior World title — her final junior appearance before moving to the s

Preview: Junior World Championships Mar 2, 2026 00:45:06 Whether you just fell in love with skating at the Olympics or you’ve been following the junior ranks for years, Jackie and Michelle are here to get you ready for the World Junior Figure Skating Championships.In this episode of The Rocker Skating Podcast, they break down what makes Junior Worlds so special, why it’s the perfect next stop for new fans fresh off the Olympic high, and which skaters lo

Yuna Aoki 青木祐奈: Rocker Skating Interview Feb 28, 2026 00:18:42 2026 Four Continents Champion Yuna Aoki joins Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to reflect on her 2025–26 season — from a slow start to peaking at exactly the right moment to capture gold at the ISU Four Continents Championships.They talk about finding her stride late in the season, where her artistic inspiration comes from, and what shifted mentally and technically as she built toward tha

Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (Part 2) Feb 26, 2026 01:00:53 Part 2 of the Milan Olympic recap is here, and this time the focus is on pairs and women — two events that delivered exactly the kind of drama, redemption arcs, technical flexes, and edge-of-your-seat free skates skating fans live for.Jackie and Michelle break down the biggest moments in both competitions: the lifts that made everyone nervous, the throws that paid off (and the ones that didn’t), t

Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (part 1) Feb 25, 2026 01:14:12 Jackie and Michelle are officially home from Milan — and yes, Michelle is back live on the mic. It’s time to start unpacking the Olympics… and there is absolutely no way this fits into one episode.This is Part 1 of our full Milan recap: the programs we can’t stop thinking about, the podium moments, the judging chaos, the practices, the atmosphere in the arena — and yes, the pins. So many pins.We’r

Milan Olympics Recap: Women Feb 21, 2026 00:55:31 Jackie is back one final time from Milano to recap the final event of the Games — and these women did not disappoint.He breaks down a thrilling Olympic final, including Alysa Liu’s improbable gold-medal performance, Kaori Sakamoto’s push for silver, and Ami Nakai’s standout bronze, as well as skate after skate from women who crafted their own Olympic moment one triple jump at a time.

Milan Olympics Recap: Pairs Feb 17, 2026 00:38:15 Jackie recaps all the drama and history from the Pairs event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He breaks down how Miura and Kihara delivered one of the most memorable free skates of the Games — storming from fifth after the short program to claim Olympic gold and make history for Japan, walks through Metelkina and Berulava’s amazing silver medal performance — another milestone, as it became Georgia’s f

Milan Olympics Preview: Women Feb 16, 2026 00:37:23 The women are ready to take center ice in Milan, and Jackie and Michelle break down everything you need to know heading into the Olympic event. From defending world powerhouse Kaori Sakamoto and Japan’s deep lineup with Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba, to Team USA contenders Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, plus home-ice hopes for Italy’s Lara Naki Gutmann and technical wildcard Adelia Petrosi

Milan Olympics Recap: Men Feb 14, 2026 00:49:39 Jackie is back on the mic immediately following the shocking finale of the Olympic men’s event in Milan, trying to process what we all just watched. From an unexpected podium shake-up led by Mikhail Shaidorov winning GOLD, with Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato joining him on the podium, to heavy favorite Ilia Malinin falling all the way to eighth after leading the short program, it was case of classic

Milan Olympics Preview: Pairs Feb 13, 2026 00:31:13 Jackie and Michelle are back with a full preview of the Olympic Pairs event on Rocker Skating Podcast, breaking down the storylines to know before the teams hit the ice in Milano-Cortina.They look at gold-medal favorites Miura and Kihara, whether Metelkina and Berulava can push into the title conversation, and how Hase and Volodin — along with home-crowd favorites Conti and Macii — could shake up

Milan Olympics Recap: Ice Dance Feb 12, 2026 00:43:16 Jackie Wong is back fresh off the Free Dance recap the Ice Dance event at the Milan Games, where the final standings left many fans — and even fellow skaters — puzzled. France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron claimed gold ahead of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, with Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier taking bronze (and notching the performance of the night. Cue the tears!). Jac

Milan Olympics Recap: Team Event Feb 9, 2026 00:49:14 The first figure skating medals of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have been won, and yes, it came down to the very last skater. Jackie's back with the breakdown of all three days of competition, including Kam/O'Shea's heroics in the pairs event, Ilia Malinin's surprise 2nd place finish in the short program, and Amber Glenn's debut on Olympic ice.

Milan Olympics Preview: Men + Interview with Christopher Tin Feb 8, 2026 00:52:56 It’s almost time for the men to take center ice in Milan — and you know what that means: maximum chaos potential. Jackie and Michelle dig into the contenders they keep coming back to — Ilia Malinin, Yuma Kagiyama, Shun Sato, and the men who might mix things up. Who will hold it together when Olympic pressure hits? … and will there be more positive or negative Menning?

Milan Olympics Preview: Ice Dance Feb 6, 2026 00:36:48 Jackie and Michelle sit down before heading to Milan to make their Olympic Ice Dance predictions, breaking down how they see the podium battle shaping up once competition begins.They get into how the medal fight could play out between Americans Madison Chock & Evan Bates, France’s Laurence Fournier-Beaudry & Guillaume Cizeron, Canadian contenders Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, how team G

Milan Olympics Preview: Figure Skating Team Event Feb 6, 2026 00:53:41 Jackie Wong checks in from Milan with a full preview of the Olympic Team Event, walking through how the whole thing actually works before skating even starts. He talks through how countries decide who skates each segment, when we’ll learn the short program and rhythm dance lineups, and why those decisions matter way beyond just the team medal.He also gets into how the U.S. and Japan could put them

News of the Week - 1.25.26-2.5.26 Feb 5, 2026 00:19:46 Jackie Wong checks in from Milan with a packed news week as the Games draw closer. He gets into the latest developments around Deanna Stellato-Dudek, checks in on where things stand for Italian home favorites Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii, and runs through the skating names set to lead their countries into the Opening Ceremony as flag bearers.Plus, Jackie breaks down the unexpectedly messy Minions

Mark Hanretty: Rocker Skating Interview Feb 2, 2026 00:45:38 Beloved commentator Mark Hanretty joins Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to break down the Grand Prix season, share how he approaches calling the action, and preview what he’s most excited to see when figure skating kicks off at the Milano Cortina Olympics later this week.They also dig into how Ice Dance has evolved in recent years, what changes have made the discipline stronger, and how

Sandra Bezic: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview Jan 29, 2026 00:32:05 Chief Skate Nerd Jackie Wong chats with legendary Olympian, choreographer, and broadcaster Sandra Bezic ahead of the Milano Cortina Games. They break down what it really takes to craft modern pair skating programs, how creativity fits in the era of IJS, and tips for making the most of an Olympic experience.

News of the Week: 1.19.26 - 1.24-26 Jan 27, 2026 00:21:40 This week's episode includes news about Olympic flag bearers like Olivia Smart, retirement news including Tomoki Hiwatashi, and even some thoughts on Netflix-style Figure Skating dramas. Are we in or out?

Recap: 2026 Four Continents Championships Jan 26, 2026 00:56:56 Jackie and Michelle are back to break down everything that went down at the 2026 Four Continents Championships — the medals, the moments, and the performances that might end up mattering way more than we realize heading into an Olympic season.In the men’s event, Japan’s Kao Miura came through when it counted, taking the title after a high-stakes showdown with Junhwan Cha, who delivered one of the

Preview: 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Jan 22, 2026 00:37:12 Jackie and Michelle are back to break down all the action at Four Continents 2026.In Pairs, Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi are looking to make a statement, while Wenjing Sui and Cong Han bring the experience, and Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov are ready to skate like it’s their own little Olympic moment.The Men’s field is full of chaos and excitement — from Kao Miura’s consistency to Junh

News of the Week: 1.12.26 - 1.16-26 Jan 20, 2026 00:11:09 Even in the momentary lull between Nationals season and ISU Championships season, there was plenty of news! Jackie and Michelle get you up to speed.

Recap: 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Women + Dance) Jan 20, 2026 00:41:55 Jackie and Michelle are back for part 2 of the Europeans recap, this time breaking down the competition for the Women and the Dance.

Recap: 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Men) Jan 19, 2026 00:46:33 In another two-parter, Jackie and Michelle recap the European Championship results in Sheffield over the weekend, starting with the Pairs and the Men.

Preview: 2026 European Championships Jan 14, 2026 00:30:34 There's no rest for the weary in ISU Championship season! Next up, it's Europeans. And Jackie has the scoop on what to watch, who to pick for an upset, and where the biggest drama might be!

News of the Week - 1.5.26 - 1.11.26 Jan 14, 2026 00:23:30 Even in the midst of U.S. and Canadian championships week, Jackie and Michelle are on top of the news.

Recap: 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Part 2 (Dance + Men) Jan 14, 2026 01:18:04 It's part two of the marathon U.S. Championships recap, this time focusing on the Dance and the Men. So much great skating, so many memorable moments, and so much emotion for everyone.

Recap: 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Women) Jan 13, 2026 01:00:44 And just like that, Nationals week is over. Olympic teams have been named. And Jackie and Michelle are back to talk all about it in part 1 of the U.S. Championships recap show.

Preview: U.S. Championships Part 2 (Dance and Men) + Jason Brown interview Jan 8, 2026 01:07:52 Before the dancers and the men take the competitive ice in St. Louis, get the scoop from Jackie and Michelle, complete with program updates and predictions. Plus, revisit our interview with Jason Brown from December where he talks about his decision to try to make one more Olympic team.

Preview: U.S. Championships Part 1 (Women and Pairs) + Sonja Hilmer interview Jan 7, 2026 00:33:47 Jackie and Michelle are on-location in St. Louis for the U.S. Championships! The Women and Pairs kick off the Senior event, and this is the preview to get you ready to watch. Don't miss the special interview with fan-favorite Sonja Hilmer and Jackie and Michelle's Olympic Team predictions!

News of the Week - 12.29.25-1.4.26 Jan 7, 2026 00:08:31 The first week of the year was not without its share of big news. And yes, one bit of news did involve a cat! Jackie and Michelle get you up to speed in this edition of News of the Week.

Korean Nationals Recap + Canadian Nationals Preview Jan 7, 2026 00:39:45 Another week, another set of National Championship wins and Olympic Team decisions! First up, Jackie and Michelle tackle Korea and Canada (from their hotel rooms in St Louis for the upcoming U.S. Championships!).

News of the Week - 12.22.25-12.28.25 Dec 31, 2025 00:15:26 It's the last full week of 2025, and (no surprise) there was news everywhere! Jackie and Michelle have gathered it all for you in the final News of the Week this year.

Special Episode: Heated Rivalry Dec 29, 2025 00:52:28 Heated Rivalry taking your feed by storm? Ours, too. So it only made sense for Jackie and Michelle to get together for another Very Special Episode to talk about it!

Jason Brown: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview Dec 25, 2025 00:36:29 It's a special holiday-week episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, featuring a one-on-one with Jason Brown.

News of the Week - 12.15.25-12.21.25 Dec 24, 2025 00:25:38 There was Japan Nationals, and so many other things! Jackie and Michelle have all the latest in injury updates, citizenship news, and national championship season -- this time, it's Italy and France.

Recap: Japan Nationals Dec 23, 2025 01:20:27 With Jackie live in attendance, Japan Nationals brought the magic. (And the drama.) And he and Michelle are back to break it all down - from withdraws, to retirements, to surprising comebacks and more.And yes, Olympic teams were named, too.

Preview: French and Italian National Championships Dec 15, 2025 00:19:21 National Championship season continues this week and Jackie and Michelle are breaking down what to watch for in France and Italy over the weekend. With Olympic and World team spots on the line, what surprises might be in store?

Rocker Splainer: Olympic Team Selection Procedures - Milano Cortina 2026 figure skating Dec 11, 2025 00:46:08 Now that we're deep into Nationals season, with the Olympics just around the corner, Jackie is back with a special Explainer episode to breakdown the Olympic Team Selection procedures from some of the countries we've covered most on The Rocker Skating Podcast. Who's in, who's on the outside still looking in, and which country has the most complicated team selection process? Jackie&

News of the Week - 12.1.25-12.7.25 Dec 10, 2025 00:24:25 Golden Spin + the start of National Championship season, anyone? Jackie and Michelle are back with ALL the important news that kicked off December.

Recap: Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final 2025 Dec 10, 2025 01:15:22 What a weekend of skating -- from both the juniors and seniors in Nagoya! Jackie and Michelle broke it all down in an extra-long episode to give well deserved flowers to the top skaters this season.

Preview: 2025 Grand Prix Final + Interview with Reed / Ambrulevičius Dec 4, 2025 00:58:19 It's time! The (junior AND senior) Grand Prix is here. The best of the best from the season so far will face their toughest competition yet. Can Yuma Kagiyama make his case against Illia Malinin? What about the over-crowded ice dance and pairs fields? And what are the chances Amber Glenn defends her GPF title? Plus, Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius stop by for a Pre-Final chat.

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