This Week in Skating Podcast
This Week in Skating is a weekly podcast highlighting the latest figure skating news and event information as well as publishing interviews with athletes, coaches and officials.
Episodes
This Week in Skating / 2026 Interview with Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko
In this episode, Daphne and Gina welcome back 2026 Olympians Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko to This Week in Skating. Christina and Anthony talk about the 2026 Olympic season, performing with Stars on Ice and the new season.------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance
This Week in Skating / Framing the Future: A Skating Photography Roundtable
October is Photographer Appreciation Month, so in this episode, Daphne talks with fellow skating photographers Melanie Heaney and Danielle Earl about how they got into skating photography and the things they have learned about the field throughout the years.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Jacob Sanchez
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2026 U.S. pewter medalist and World competitor Jacob Sanchez.------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail
This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2024 U.S. bronze medalists and World competitors Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez.-----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://
This Week in Skating / Interview with Paul Ayer
This interview discusses bullying, mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Daphne and Gina are joined by two-time Canadian bronze medalist Paul Ayer. Last week, Paul shared his story with Skate Canada about overcoming bullying, stigma, mental health and thoughts of suicide.If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada to conne
This Week in Skating / JGP, Kinoshita Cup and Bolero Cup Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Gina discuss the top news items as well as chat about the first three Junior Grand Prix events, Kinoshita Group Cup and Bolero Cup.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/09/show-notes-sept-8-2026/-----------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice
This Week in Skating / Top 5 Newsmakers of the Week (Alysa Liu, Deanna Stellato-Dudek, fashion & more)
In this week's episode, Gina recaps the five newsmakers of the week, which includes news on Alysa Liu's future plans, Deanna Stellato-Dudek's new partnership, French Masters, U.S. Figure Skating's fashion event and Summer Sizzler and more. Plus, you'll hear from some of the skaters who attended the fashion event this past week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/
This Week in Skating / Season 5 Premiere
In the Season 5 Premiere of This Week in Skating, Daphne, Gina and Matteo talk about the off-season and share their early thoughts on the start of the new Olympic quad.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week In Skating / Special Season 5 Announcement
Ahead of their Season 5 premiere, Daphne, Gina and Matteo share a special announcement.----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.co
This Week in Skating / Early July Mic Check (July 3, 2026)
It's July so it's the official start of the 2026-27 figure skating season. In this episode, Gina recaps the latest news, including the ISU reintroducing Russia and Belarus skaters into international events and competitions.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/07/show-notes-early-july-mic-check-july-3-2026/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h
This Week in Skating / Interview with Ivan Righini
In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with Ivan Righini, four-time Italian champion turned Olympic choreographer. Ivan, who choreographed the programs for Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov, is hosting a camp called Edge of Talent.To learn more about the camp, visit https://www.instagram.com/ivanrighini/----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a c
This Week in Skating / 2026-27 Grand Prix Assignments
Merry Figure Skating Christmas! Daphne and Gina discuss the 2026-27 Grand Prix assignments that were announced by the ISU on June 16, 2026. They also talk about the announcement of the international competitions for the 2026-27 season.ISU 2026-2027 International Competitions CalendarISU Grand Prix Selection ProcessGrand Prix Assignments: Men, Women, Pairs and Dance----This Week in Skating is hoste
This Week in Skating / 2026 ISU Congress Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Matteo and Gina discuss the ISU Congress that took place June 10-12 in Tenerife, Spain.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/06/show-notes-isu-congress-recap/----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.
This Week in Skating / Interview with Ethan Peal (Skating Storage)
In this episode, Team USA ice dancer Ethan Peal talks with Daphne and Gina about his new project, Skating Storage, a searchable database of ice dance elements and beyond to help athletes and coaches find inspiration, study elements and learn new things.Check out Skating Storage at: https://skatingstorage.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skatingstorage/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc
This Week in Skating / Off-Season Catch Up
In this episode, Gina runs down all the news and events that have happened over the last few weeks.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/05/show-notes-off-season-catch-up/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / Interview with Daniel Grassl
In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2026 Olympic bronze medalist Daniel Grassl about this past Olympic season, meeting Pope Leo and his plans for next season and beyond.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.grassl_official/————————————This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters On
This Week in Skating / A Chat with Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea and Andrew Torgashev
In this episode, Gina chats briefly with 2026 Olympic gold medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, and 2026 Olympian Andrew Torgashev before a recent Stars on Ice show.For more information on the U.S. Stars on Ice tour: https://www.starsonice.com/For more information on the Canadian Stars on Ice tour: https://www.starsonice.ca/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:
This Week in Skating / Interview with Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik
In this episode, Daphne and Gina chat with 2026 Olympians and World bronze medalists Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik about their memorable season and their plans for the 2026-2027 season and beyond.Follow Emilea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emileazingas/Follow Vadym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadym____kolesnik/Follow Emilea and Vadym on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zing
This Week in Skating / Season 4 Finale
In their final weekly episode of Season 4 of This Week in Skating, Daphne, Gina and Matteo discuss their favorite things from the season. Gina also recaps the 2026 World Synchronized Skating Championships.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/04/show-notes-april-14-2026/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 World Synchronized Skating Preview and Other News
In the second to last episode of season 4 of This Week in Skating, Gina previews the 2026 World Synchronized Skating Championships and discusses all the other news that happened in the skating world this week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/04/show-notes-april-7-2026/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 World Championships Recap with Robert Samuels
In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the 2026 World Championships with journalist Robert Samuels, of the Washington Post. Robert was in Prague for the World Championships.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/this-week-in-skating-march-30-2026/Follow Robert on X, Instagram and TikTok.------------------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Bac
This Week in Skating / 2026 World Championships Preview
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo preview the 2026 World Championships as well as chat about the other news and events that happened in the skating world this week.Show notes coming soon!---This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website:
This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships Recap
In this episode, Matteo runs down the news and events that happened in the skating world this past week. He also recaps the 2026 ISU Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships that happened this last weekend in Gdansk, Poland.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-17-2026/--This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is
This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior Worlds & U.S. Synchronized Championships Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Gina share the latest skating news and updates, and recap the 2026 Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia and the 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in West Valley City, Utah.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-10-2026/--This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperat
This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior World Championships Preview
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo share the latest skating news and updates, and preview the Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-3-2026/---This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are av
This Week in Skating / Post Milano-Cortina Olympics Chat with Vincent Zhou
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo are back together to talk about the women's free skate and share their general thoughts about the Milano Cortina Olympics. They are joined by 2022 Olympic gold medalist Vincent Zhou, who was in Milan for the Olympics.—-This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Onl
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Pairs' Free Skate Recap
In this episode, Matteo and Gina discuss the Olympic pairs' event in Milan, and look ahead to the women's short program.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Men's Free Skate Recap
Though Gina is back home, she and Matteo recorded an episode recapping all that went down during the men's free skate on Friday in Milan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Ice Dance Recap
In their final episode together before Gina leaves Milan and heads back home, Matteo and Gina recap the controversial ice dance results and look ahead to the men's free skate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Men's Short Program & Rhythm Dance Recap
In this episode, Gina and Matteo recap the men's short program and the rhythm dance individual events from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Both Gina and Matteo are in Milan, covering the skating events for Figure Skaters Online and Ice-Dance.com. This Week in Skating is a collaborative project by those two outlets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Team Event Recap
In this episode, Matteo and Gina share their thoughts on the final two days of the team event from the Milano Cortina Olympics. Both Matteo and Gina are in Milan covering the Olympics for Figure Skaters Online, Ice-Dance.com and This Week in Skating.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Day 1
In this episode, Matteo and Gina recap Day 1 of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Matteo and Gina are both in Milano as credentialed media. Stay tuned for more episodes from the Olympics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / The Pre-Olympics Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026
While Matteo and Gina head to Milan for the Olympics, Daphne recaps all the news and events that happened in the week ahead of the Olympics, which starts Feb. 6, 2026.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/02/show-notes-feb-3-2026/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / A Pre-Olympic Chat with Jackie Wong
In this episode, Daphne and Gina chatted with Jackie Wong, Chief Skate Nerd at Rocker Skating and Host of the Rocker Skating Podcast, ahead of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina. Rocker Skating: rockerskating.comRocker Skating Podcast: https://www.rockerskating.com/the-rocker-skating-podcastFollow Jackie on X: https://x.com/rockerskatingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran
This Week in Skating / 2026 Four Continents Championships Recap and More
Daphne, Gina and Matteo are together for the final time before Gina and Matteo head to Milan next week. In this episode, they recap the 2026 Four Continents Championships and run down the rest of the news and events that happened in the skating world last week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/01/show-notes-january-27-2026/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy
This Week in Skating/ 2026 European Championships Recap
In this episode, Matteo, Daphne and Gina recap the 2026 European Championships, which Matteo was at. They also run down the other news and events that happened in the skating world this past week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/01/show-notes-jan-20-2026/----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figur
This Week in Skating / 2026 U.S. Championships Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the 2026 U.S. Championships.Results: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2026/36273/index.htm----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail:
This Week in Skating / 2026 Canadians Recap and Europeans Preview
In this episode, Matteo recaps the 2026 Canadian National Championships and Sofia Trophy and previews this week's European Championships.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/01/show-notes-jan-13-2026----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are ava
This Week in Skating / Day 2 at the 2026 U.S. Championships
In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk about Day 2 of the 2026 U.S. Championships in St. Louis, Mo.Results: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2026/36273/index.htm----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://
This Week in Skating / Day 1 at the 2026 U.S. Championships
In this episode, Daphne and Gina report from Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Championships in St. Louis, Mo. Results: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2026/36273/index.htmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for January 6, 2026
While Daphne and Gina are in St. Louis for the U.S. Championships, Matteo ran down the other figure skating news and events happening this week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/01/show-notes-jan-6-2026/---This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are a
This Week in Skating / 2026 U.S. and Canadian Championships Preview
In this episode, Daphne and Gina preview the 2026 U.S. Championships in St. Louis, Mo. and the 2026 Canadian National Championships in Gatineau, Quebec. U.S. Championships: https://usfigureskating.org/sports/2025/11/3/2026-prevagen-us-figure-skating-championships.aspxCanadian Championships: https://skatecanada.ca/event/2026-canadian-national-skating-championships/----------------------------------
This Week in Skating / Nationals Galore (Japan, Italy, France and more)
In this week's episode, Daphne and Gina recap all of the major Nationals championships that took place over the past two weeks, along with chat about the news that happened in the skating world this past two weeks.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/12/show-notes-dec-23-2025/----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative
This Week in Skating / 2025 Grand Prix Final Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo recap the senior and junior events at the 2025 Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.Results: https://www.isuresults.com/results/season2526/gpf2025/index.htmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2025 Golden Spin of Zagreb Recap
In this episode, Gina chats about the news that happened in the skating world this past week. She also recaps the 2025 Golden Spin of Zagreb. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/12/show-notes-dec-9-2025/——-This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are ava
This Week in Skating / 2025 Tallinn Trophy, Santa Claus Cup Recap & Grand Prix Final Preview
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo chatted about the news that happened in the skating world this past week. They recap Tallinn Trophy, Santa Claus Cup, Skate Canada Challenge, French Cup (Synchro), Bosphorus Cup, British Figure Skating Championships and the South Korean Figure Skating Ranking Competition. They also previewed the Grand Prix Final.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/
This Week in Skating / 2025 Finlandia Trophy Recap
In this episode, Matteo and Daphne recap the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, the final Grand Prix event of the 2025-2026 Series that took place in Helsinki, Finland, Nov. 21-22. Matteo was in Helsinki for the event.Results: https://results.isu.org/results/season2526/gpfin2025/index.htmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2025 Warsaw Cup & 2026 Midwestern Sectionals & Pairs Final Recap
In this episode, Daphne chats about the news that happened in the skating world this past week. She also recaps Warsaw Cup and the 2026 U.S. Midwestern Sectionals and Pairs Final.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/11/show-notes-nov-25-2025/-------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Onli
This Week in Skating / 2025 Skate America Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the 2025 Skate America, the fifth of the sixth Grand Prix events that took place in Lake Placid, New York, Nov. 14-16. Daphne was in Lake Placid for the event.Results: https://results.isu.org/results/season2526/gpusa2025/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This Week in Skating / 2026 Eastern Sectionals Recap & Finlandia Trophy Preview
In this episode, Matteo chats about the news that happened in the skating world this past week. He also recaps the 2026 U.S. Eastern Sectionals and previews the final Grand Prix event, Finlandia Trophy, which he will be attending in Helsinki later in the week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/11/show-notes-nov-18-2025/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op
This Week in Skating / 2025 NHK Trophy Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Matteo and Gina chat about NHK Trophy, the fourth Grand Prix event of the 2025-2026 Grand Prix Series.NHK Trophy Results: https://www.isuresults.com/results/season2526/gpjpn2025/index.htm---This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available
This Week in Skating / 2026 U.S. Ice Dance Final and Pacific Coast Sectionals Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo chats about the other news that happened in the skating world this past week, along with Daphne chats about the U.S. Dance Final and Pacific Coast Sectionals, which she attended this past week. The three also look ahead to Skate America. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/11/show-notes-nov-11-2025/---This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Ca
This Week in Skating / 2025 Skate Canada International Recap with Danielle Earl
In this episode, Matteo and Gina chat about Skate Canada International with photographer Danielle Earl, who was on-site at Skate Canada International in Saskatoon as the official event photographer.Skate Canada Results: https://www.isuresults.com/results/season2526/gpcan2025/This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for Nov. 4, 2025
In this episode, Gina chats about the other news that happened in the skating world this past week, and looks ahead to NHK Trophy. (Note: Skate Canada International was discussed in a separate episode.)Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/11/show-notes-nov-4-2025/This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figu
This Week in Skating / 2025 Cup of China Recap with Lynn Rutherford
In this episode, Daphne and Gina chat about Cup of China with longtime figure skating journalist Lynn Rutherford. Lynn has covered figure skating for Team USA, U.S. Figure Skating and many other outlets.Cup of China results: https://www.isuresults.com/results/season2526/gpchn2025/index.htmThis Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for Oct. 28, 2025
In this episode, Matteo chats about the other news that happened in the skating world this past week, and look ahead to Skate Canada International. (Note: Cup of China was discussed in a separate episode.)Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/10/show-notes-oct-28-2025/This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between
This Week in Skating / 2025 Grand Prix de France Recap with Solène Mathieu
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo chat about Grand Prix de France with journalist Solène Mathieu! Solène is a reporter for Skate Info Glace and Patinage Magazine who attended the Grand Prix de France. Results: https://results.isu.org/results/season2526/gpfra2025/This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skate
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for Oct. 21, 2025
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo chat about the other news that happened in the skating world this past week, and look ahead to Cup of China. (Note: Grand Prix de France was discussed in a separate episode.)Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/10/show-notes-oct-21-2025/This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project betw
This Week in Skating / JGP Abu Dhabi & Trialeti Trophy Recap (The Calm Before GP Storm!)
In this episode, in what Matteo and Gina have coined the "Calm before the Grand Prix Storm," they recap the final Junior Grand Prix event in Abu Dhabi and the Challenger Series event, Trialeti Trophy. Matteo and Gina also look ahead to Grand Prix de France, the start of the 2025-2026 Grand Prix Series.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/10/show-notes-oct-14-2025/This Week in
This Week in Skating / Interview with Maura Sullivan Hill
In this episode, Daphne and Gina chat with figure skating journalist Maura Sullivan Hill, who is the author of the new book, "Legends of Women's Figure Skating," which comes out on Nov. 4, 2025.To learn more about Maura's book, visit her website at https://www.maurasullivanhill.com/bookYou can preorder the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Bookshop.---This Week in Skating is hos
This Week in Skating / Denis Ten Memorial Challenge & JGP Solidarity Cup Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo recap Denis Ten Memorial Challenge and the Junior Grand Prix Solidarity Cup, as well as share the other news and events that happened in the skating world this past week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/10/show-notes-oct-7-2025/----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project betwe
This Week in Skating / Interview with Lara Naki Gutmann
Daphne, Gina and Matteo chat with Italy's Lara Naki Gutmann, just days after she won the 2025 Nepela Memorial Challenger Series event. Lara Naki talks with them about her season so far, her programs and goals for the season and how she hopes to represent Italy at the Milano Cortina Olympics.Follow Lara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laranakigutmann/-------This Week in Skating is hos
This Week in Skating / 2025 Nepela Memorial, Nebelhorn Trophy & JGP Baku Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the Nepela Memorial, Nebelhorn Trophy and the Junior Grand Prix Baku.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-30-2025/------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.We
This Week in Skating / Skate to Milano: The Olympic Qualifying Event Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo recap the Skate to Milano (AKA "Chinese Nebelhorn"), the Olympic qualifying event that took place this past week in Beijing, China.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-23-2025/—–This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online
This Week in Skating / 2025 Lombardia Trophy, JGP Bangkok and U.S. Solo Dance Finals Recap
In this episode, Gina and Matteo recap the 2025 Lombardia Trophy, Junior Grand Bangkok and the U.S. Solo Dance Final. They also look ahead to the Skate to Milano (AKA "Chinese Nebelhorn"), the Olympic qualifier event taking place this week in Beijing, China.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-16-2025/-----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi,
This Week in Skating / Kinoshita Cup, Bolero Cup, John Nicks and JGP Varese Recap
In this episode, Daphne and Matteo recap what was a busy week in the skating world with two ISU Challenger events (Kinoshita and John Nicks), a Junior Grand Prix in Varese, Italy and the first ever Bolero Cup, which Matteo attended in-person.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-9-2025/----------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Da
This Week in Skating / A Chat with Vincent Zhou
Daphne and Gina welcome for his fourth time on the podcast Olympic gold medalist Vincent Zhou. The three talk about the 2025 World Championships and the 2025-2026 Olympic season.Follow Vincent on Instagram. ---------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are av
This Week in Skating / 2025 Junior Grand Prix Ankara and French Masters Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo are together again to recap Junior Grand Prix Ankara and French Masters. They also talk about all the news and events that happened in the figure skating world this week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-2-2025/------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperativ
This Week in Skating / Interview with Jacob Sanchez
In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2024-25 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion Jacob Sanchez as he prepares to make his senior Grand Prix debut at Cup of China in October.Follow Jacob Sanchez on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.-----------------------------------------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project
This Week in Skating / Interview with Eric Radford
In this episode, Matteo and Gina talk with two-time World champion, Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist and seven-time Canadian pairs champion Eric Radford. Eric spoke about his competitive career, his show skating, his previous role with the ISU and more.Follow Eric on Instagram and X.-------------------------------------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Da
This Week in Skating / 2025 Junior Grand Prix Riga Recap
In this episode, Matteo recaps the first Junior Grand Prix event of the 2025-2026 season as well as talks about all the news and events that happened in the figure skating world this week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/08/show-notes-august-26-2025/------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Fi
This Week in Skating / A Season Preview with Lynn Rutherford
Longtime figure skating journalist Lynn Rutherford joins Daphne and Gina to share her thoughts on the 2025-2026 Olympic season. Lynn was the Summer Sizzler show at the Skating Club of Boston where some Team USA skaters debuted new programs.You can follow Lynn Rutherford on X at https://x.com/LynnRutherford and read her articles at Skating Magazine.-----------------This Week in Skating is hosted by
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for Aug. 19, 2025 (Calm before the JGP Storm)
In this episode, Daphne talks about the news and events that happened in the figure skating world this week. She also looks ahead to the start of the Junior Grand Prix Series.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/08/show-notes-aug-19-2025/------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online an
This Week in Skating / 2025 Cranberry Cup International Recap
In this episode, Gina talks about the 2025 Cranberry Cup International, the first ISU Challenger Series event of the season, along with others news and events.------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskat
This Week in Skating / 2025 Lake Placid Ice Dance Int'l/Championships Recap
In this episode, Daphne, Matteo and Gina are back together to talk about the 2025 Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships/International where Daphne was in attendance. They also talk about the other events of the week -- Glacier Falls Summer Championships and Philadelphia Summer Championships.------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative pr
This Week in Skating / Always Champions Interview with Misha Mitrofanov & Spencer Howe
On January 29, 2025, the Skating Club of Boston lost six members – Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, Christine and Spencer Lane, and Jin and Jinna Han – in the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 5342. To ensure their legacies live on for decades to come, The Skating Club of Boston has launched the Always Champions campaign. Skating Club of Boston members Misha Mitrofanov and Spencer Howe
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for July 29, 2025
This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.i
This Week in Skating / Interview with 2025 World Champion Alysa Liu
In this episode, 2025 World Champion Alysa Liu returns to This Week in Skating to talk with Daphne, Gina and Matteo about her comeback season and her plans for the 2025-2026 Olympic season.----------------------------------------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance
This Week in Skating / Weekly Episode for July 22, 2025
This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.i
This Week in Skating / Interview with Nicole Bobek
In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with Nicole Bobek, the 1995 U.S. Champion and 1995 World bronze medalist. Nicole is telling her story in the book "Bobek: The Wild One: The Untold Story of Figure Skating's Most Defiant Star," set to be released in October.To learn more about Nicole's book: https://nicole-bobek.square.site/-------------------------------------------------------
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