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Season 6 | Episode 22 | Worlds recap / Camden Pulkinen
Tara catches up with Jackie this week to breakdown all the excitement in France last week at the World Championships. So many moments, so little time! To round out this super-sized episode, Camden Pulkinen joins Tara to share his excitement about his own Worlds wins, including a free skate small medal!
Season 6 | Episode 21 | Worlds preview part 2
This week, Tara and Jackie take one last preview look at the World Championship events for the men and the ice dancers. Without the likes of Nathan Chen or Yuzuru Hanyu, who will skate into a World title? And for some, this is their last hoorah on competitive ice -- one final chance to share their competitive fire. What enduring memories are we about to watch be created?
Season 6 | Episode 20 | Worlds preview part 1
After a week away, Tara is back and joine once again by Jackie Wong to look ahead to the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships. The Women and the Pairs will kick off the competition... and the rosters look very different than those we saw just a month ago in Beijing. Who will step into the moment and earn a World title?
Season 6 | Episode 19 | Interview with Madison Hubbell / Zach Donohue
This week, host Tara Nichols sits with Olympic medalist ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue to reflect on their journey to (and in) Beijing.
Season 6 | Episode 18 | Olympics Pairs Recap
This week, Tara Nichols is joined again by Jackie Wong to wrap up the Olympic Games - featuring the electric Pairs competition that acted as a stunning finale in Beijing.
Season 6 | Episode 17 | Olympics Women / Dance Recap + Pairs Preview
The Figure Skating world was rocked this past week with scandal, heartbreak, and hundreds of unanswered questions. Not quite the stuff athletes dream about finding in the headlines covering their Olympic experience. And yet, but the ice dancers and the women of this Olympic Games persisted and gave us heartfelt moments that will live on for all who watched. This week on Ice Talk, Tara chats with Jackie who brings perspective on the doping scandal from Beijing, and both find moments to celebrate along the way.
Season 6 | Episode 16 | Olympics Men recap / Dance preview
American Nathan Chen did what he set out to do in Beijing - have fun, and win gold. This week on Ice Talk, Tara chats with Jackie Wong to recap a remarkable men's competition that had all the highs and lows the Olympic Games can bring. And yes, the Games began with the Team Event competition... which has become the talk of the town, since the medal ceremony was postponed indefinitely due to an ongoing legal issue reportedly involving the Russian Olympic Committee team who finished the competition in first place. Beijing brought the drama in week one... it's all here in this episode of Ice Talk.
Season 6 | Episode 15 | Olympics Men preview
The Team Event kicks things off, but shortly after that, the men take center ice. This week, Tara and Jackie talk about the intense protocols in Beijing, what to expect from the electric field of medal-contending men, and how things have shifted for the Team Event expectations since last week. Then, Olympic Team Event alumni (and bronze medalist!) Adam Rippon stops by to share what it's been like helping Mariah Bell achieve her own Olympic dreams.
Season 6 | Episode 14 | Four Continents Recap / Olympic Team Event preview
With the final ISU Championship event before the Olympics complete, the total Beijing picture is beginning to fill in. This week, Tara and Jackie recap the highlights from Four Continents, and then dive right into the Olympic previews with the Team Event. And speaking of Four Continents... Ice Dance gold medalists Caroline Green and Michael Parsons join the show and talk about their week in Estonia and more!
Season 6 | Episode 13 | Europeans recap / Four Continents preview
In an unusual turn of events, both the European and Four Continents Championship events are taking place in Estonia this season - one last weekend, one upcoming. And, both events have the potential to significantly impact the Olympic Games just a few short weeks away. In this Episode, Tara talks with Jackie about the European results, some changes to the event planning in Beijing, and what to watch for as Four Continents gets underway. Then, Tara sits down with US Olympic Team members Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean Luc Baker to revisit the moments leading up to a phone call that changed their lives forever.
Season 6 | Episode 12 | US and Canadian Nationals recap
After a week of incredible Nationals moments across North America, Tara and Jackie sit down to recap the drama and the dreams coming true in both the U.S. and Canada. There were breakout stars, a few heartbreaks, and lots of standing ovations. Plus, they discuss how the Olympic Teams were named... and if the selection criteria got it right!
Season 6 | Episode 11 | US and Canadian Nationals preview
It's time! We've arrived at the US Championships week (as well as Canadian Nationals) and Jackie Wong joins Tara live from Music City for a supersized preview of the competition landscape this weekend. Plus, Scott Hamilton stops by to talk about bringing the event to Nashville with less than two years to plan, and about how different an Olympic season nationals feels to everyone involved.
Season 6 | Episode 10 | Japan and Russian Nationals recap
Nationals season continues! This week, Tara chats with Jackie Wong to recap moments from Russia and Japan Nationals, including the magnificent return of Yuzuru Hanyu, quad axel (almost) in hand! They discuss the Europeans teams named after the championships in Russia, and the Olympic teams made official in Japan. Plus, Jackie gives us just a hint at much more to come with US and Canadian Nationals next week!
Season 6 | Episode 9 | Golden Spin recap / Japan Nationals preview
After what turned into a very important weekend at Golden Spin, it's onto national championships season! Tara and Jackie take a look at some upcoming championship events that carry significant weight heading into the Olympic Games. And, Golden Spin gold medalists Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov stop by with some insight into their steady progress so far this year.
Season 6 | Episode 8 | What happened to Grand Prix Final? / GOEs chat
With the Grand Prix Final officially postponed, Tara and Jackie discuss the implications of the world's best missing the chance to compete one more time ahead of Beijing. Then, they do a deep dive into the numbers that make up the sport's final scores to explain the mystery of Grands of Execution. Plus, Tara chats with 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lyscaek about the Grand Prix Final postponement and what he thinks makes an unforgettable Olympic moment.
Season 6 | Episode 7 | Rostelecom Cup Recap / Grand Prix Final qualifiers
We made it, skating fans! While plans in Japan are in limbo at the moment, Tara and Jackie recap some big moments at Rostelecom Cup that helped filled in the last few entries for the Final... if it's held. Plus, Mariah Bell joins the show to share her approach to music selection and program layouts in this all-important Olympic season.
Season 6 | Episode 6 | Internationaux de France Recap / Rostelecom Cup preview
It was a busy week around the figure skating landscape, and Tara and Jackie are ready to break down the highlights. And of course, they'll talk all things Grand Prix Final qualifications, with just one event to go. Plus, Madison Chock and Evan Bates join the show to share their approach to this Olympic season programs, and they even share some of their very best relationship advice!
Season 6 | Episode 5 | NHK Trophy Recap / France preview
With four Grand Prix events completed, it's time to start crunching some numbers. This week, Tara and Jackie look back at NHK Trophy and ahead to Internationaux de France to start filling in the Final puzzle. Plus, Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc join the show to share their perspective on how they've grown and improved in the last year, and how that is propelling them towards their season goals.
Season 6 | Episode 4 | GP Italia Recap / NHK Trophy preview
The Grand Prix series is halfway completed, after a weekend of unpredictable competition in Italy. This week, Tara and Jackie sort through the results from Torino, before looking ahead to NHK Trophy - where things are already getting complicated! Plus, Michael Parsons stops by to share his experience in Canada and Italy with his partner, Caroline Green.

Season 6 | Episode 3 | Skate Canada Recap / Gran Premio D'Italia preview
Grand Prix week two is in the books, and Tara and Jackie have plenty to discuss from Skate Canada! Plus, Skate America men's champion Vincent Zhou joins Ice Talk to share his perspective on the Olympic season so far. And then, it's off to Italy! But what should we be paying attention to in the third stop on the Grand Prix series? Jackie Wong has all the details.

Season 6 | Episode 2 | Skate America Recap / Skate Canada preview
The Grand Prix season is underway, after an incredible week of competition in Las Vegas. This week, Tara Nichols and Jackie Wong look back at the season opener, then ahead to the weekend competition at Skate Canada. Plus, Jimmy Ma joins the show fresh off of his experience at Skate America where he skated to a 3rd place finish in the Short Program... using music that might have been unexpected!

Season 6 | Episode 1 | Skate America preview
Ice Talk is back, and it's time to officially kick off the Olympic season! Join host Tara Nichols on the journey through the competition season for analysis, stories, and LOTS of special guests. The Grand Prix kicks off in Las Vegas this weekend, and we're kicking off the new season with a familiar voice (ME!) returning to the airwaves!

Season 4 | Episode 21 | Season recap
An abrupt end to the 2019-20 figure skating season with the COVID-19 pandemic. Please stay safe everyone! And a huge thank you to all the people out there who are keeping the world moving.

Season 4 | Episode 20 | Worlds cancelled!
On the heels of the announcement that the World Championships won't take place next week, hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong discuss the situation. Plus, reaction from Nathan Chen, Mariah Bell and Piper Gilles.

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Season 4 | Episode 19 | Jr Worlds Recap
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel recap the 2020 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships. They also preview the men's and pairs discipline of the 2020 ISU World Figure Skating Championships set for Montreal.

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Season 4 | Episode 18 | Barton, Torgashev, Knierims
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel are back at it again, after a brief winter hibernation! Hear from Alexa and Chris Knierim following Chris's announcement on his skating future. Preview the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, and hear from U.S. men's skater Andrew Torgashev. Lastly, we check in with Ted Barton!

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Season 4 | Episode 17 | Four Continents Recap
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel talk all things Four Continents in this episode, including a big weekend for 16-year-old Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama. Plus, they discuss Yuzuru Hanyu, Jason Brown, Rika Kihira, Sui/Han, Chock/Bates and many more, as well as where the Canadian Worlds team spots now stand.

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Season 4 | Episode 16 | Calalang/Johnson
It's already time for Four Continents! Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong give you a full preview of the major international event, set for this weekend in Seoul. Plus, Nick talks to Jessica Calalang and Brian Johnson, the U.S. pairs team that won silver in Greensboro two weeks ago.

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Season 4 | Episode 15 | Kimmie Meissner
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong have a wall-to-wall episode to talk all things 2020 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships, as they recount the weekend that was in Greensboro. Hear from national champs Nathan Chen, Alysa Liu, Alexa and Chris Knierim as well as Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Also featured: Jackie's interview with Kimmie Meissner, which he conducted for the Memorial Fund breakfast during nationals.

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Season 4 | Episode 14 | Carreira/Ponomarenko
With the 2020 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships set for this coming week, it's a full preview on just that from hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel. Also, Jackie chats with ice dance duo Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, who set a big-time goal for their performance in Greensboro.

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Season 4 | Episode 13 | Kaetlyn Osmond
In this episode, Nick McCarvel is joined by Jackie Wong to preview the Canadian National Championships this coming week, as well as the European Championships next week. Plus, Nick catches up with 2018 world champion Kaetlyn Osmond as she heads to nationals as an athlete ambassador.

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Season 4 | Episode 12 | Gracie Gold
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel break down a very busy month of figure skating, ahead of the new year. The two look back at the dramatic finishes at National Championships around the globe. Then, hear from American Gracie Gold as she prepares to return to the U.S. National Championships in Greensboro later this month.

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Season 4 | BONUS! | Cirque AXEL
In this special bonus episode, host Nick McCarvel sits down with Olympic ice dancing medalist Ben Agosto and his creative teammate, Katherine Hill, to discuss their work on the new Cirque du Soleil show on ice, 'AXEL', which makes its world premiere Dec. 19 in Montreal.

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Season 4 | Episode 11 | GPF Recap
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel break down the results from Turin, including the Nathan Chen-Yuzuru Hanyu showdown. Plus, the two discuss the national championship competitions to come this month in Russia and Japan, as well as Alina Zagitova's decision to take the rest of the season off from competing.

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Season 4 | Episode 10 | GPF Preview
Ice Talk hosts Jackie Wong of RockerSkating.com and Nick McCarvel talk all things Grand Prix Final as the best skaters in the world head to Torino this weekend. They break down the Yuzuru Hanyu-Nathan Chen head-to-head clash, plus preview each of the other three disciplines.

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Season 4 | Episode 9 | Ashley Wagner
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel are joined by Olympian Ashley Wagner, who commentated NHK Trophy for the Olympic Channel. The three break down the weekend, including Grand Prix Final spots locked in, as well as discuss the brilliance of Yuzuru Hanyu, Alena Kostornaia, Sui/Han and much more.

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Season 4 | Episode 8 | Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong revisit Rostelecom Cup, including Evgenia Medvedeva's redemption skates and a surprise Russian men's podium sweep. Plus, they look back at a week of Sectional competition featuring former U.S. medalists such as Gracie Gold and Courtney Hicks. And, hear from Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier after their Grand Prix win at Skate Canada.

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Season 4 | Episode 7 | Dmitri Aliev
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong wrap up all things Cup of China, including Han Yan’s surprising silver. Plus, a preview of the weekend to come at Rostelecom Cup, and an exclusive interview with Russia’s Dmitri Aliev.

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Season 4 | Episode 6 | Misha Ge
It's recap time for the Internationaux de France, and preview the Cup of China with hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong. Plus, hear what Misha Ge is up to after retiring from competition!

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Season 4 | Episode 5 | Nathan Chen / Young You
Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong talk about Skate Canada and preview Internationaux de France, and are joined by World champion Nathan Chen and triple axel phenom, South Korea's Young You.

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Season 4 | Episode 4 | Junhwan Cha / Vanessa James
Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong reflect on an eventful weekend in Las Vegas at the Grand Prix Series' opening event, Skate America. They're joined by French pairs skater Vanessa James and Korean singles skater Junhwan Cha.

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Season 4 | Episode 3 | Jason Brown
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the start of the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series and are joined by special guest Jason Brown.

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Season 4 | Episode 2 | Kevin Aymoz
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong talk about the figure skating season so far and talk to French skater Kevin Aymoz about his latest hairstyle, among other things.

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Season 4 | Episode 1 | Medvedeva / Fear/Gibson
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong are joined by two-time Olympic medalist Evgenia Medvedeva, as well as Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, as they break down the season so far and look ahead to the rest of the fall.

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Season 3 | Episode 27 | Season Wrap-up / Sinead Kerr
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel are joined by two-time Olympic ice dancer Sinead Kerr to wrap up some of the biggest stories from the 2018-19 season and look ahead to the next year to come in a special live show for our 100th episode, which was originally streamed live on Twitter..

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Season 3 | Episode 26 | World Team Trophy
Hosts Jackie Wong and Nick McCarvel preview 2019 World Team Trophy, and also welcome journalist Phil Hersh to the podcast to talk about the ladies field headed into the 2019-20 season.

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Season 3 | Episode 25 | Worlds Recap
Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap an exciting 2019 World Figure Skating Championships, including a second straight title from USA's Nathan Chen and a historic ladies event.

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Season 3 | Episode 24 | Worlds Preview Part 2
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the men's and ice dance competitions prior to competition getting underway in Saitama, Japan.

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Season 3 | Episode 23 | Worlds Preview Part 1
icetalk hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the ladies and pairs competitions at the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan.

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Season 3 | Episode 22 | Ted Barton / Alex Krasnozhon
Jackie Wong catches up with American Alex Krasnozhon and popular commentator Ted Barton ahead of the World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

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Season 3 | LIVE Episode 21 | Tim Goebel / Andrea Joyce
Missed Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong take ice talk live on Feb. 25? Listen to their chat with Olympic bronze medalist Timothy Goebel and NBC's Andrea Joyce about the post-Olympic season so far, Russia's World Team announcement and more.

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Season 3 | BONUS! | Adam Rippon
In this mini-episode, Adam Rippon sat down with host Nick McCarvel during the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2019 to discuss being at a figure skating competition as a spectator, working on upcoming projects and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 20 | Rika Kihira
After their trip to Anaheim, hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2019. Also, Wong talks to 2019 Four Continents champion Rika Kihira about the competition, her triple Axel and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 19 | Tracy Wilson
Straight after the U.S. Championships, hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2019 in Anaheim, California. Also, Wong chats with Tracy Wilson about working with Jason Brown and Javier Fernandez, applying lessons she and Brian Orser learned during their competitive careers to coaching and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 18 | US Championships Recap
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong sit down for an in-depth chat about the 2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championships. They discuss Nathan Chen's third consecutive win, Alysa Liu's historic triple Axels, Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc's comeback, and so much more. Look back at the exciting week in Detroit, from a Montreal ice dance podium sweep to phenomenal skates from up-and-coming skaters.

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Season 3 | Episode 17 | Mariah Bell
Ahead of the 2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championships, hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the senior ladies, men's, pairs and ice dance competitions set to take the ice at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Also, McCarvel catches up with Mariah Bell about competing this season, finding her consistency and working with Adam Rippon.

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Season 3 | Episode 16 | Javier Fernandez/Michal Brezina
Ahead of the 2019 European Figure Skating Championships, host Jackie Wong talked with two of the most-talked-about men's competitors heading into the event. Olympic bronze medalist Javier Fernandez talked about his decision to compete at Europeans, his hopes for his final competition and more, while Czech Michal Brezina discussed his decision to continue competing, the "Breznaissance" and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 15 | Meagan Duhamel / Elladj Balde
Olympic bronze medalist Meagan Duhamel joins host Jackie Wong on this week's episode to preview the field at the 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships. Wong also chats with Canada's Elladj Baldé about his career, show life and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 14 | Michelle Kwan / Hubbell/Donohue
Before we dive into the busy month of January in figure skating, Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong reflect on the 2018-19 season so far in a special episode. Also, listen to more from previous interviews with Michelle Kwan and Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue.

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Season 3 | Episode 13 | Brian Orser / Marin Honda
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong sit down to preview the steep competition in Japan and Russia as countries' individual championships get underway. Also, Wong catches up with Marin Honda on training with Rafael Arutunian in California, and gets the inside scoop from Brian Orser on Yuzuru Hanyu and Evgenia Medvedeva.

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Season 3 | Episode 12 | Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap all of the action from the Grand Prix Final in Vancouver. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva also joins the podcast and talks about her mindset heading into this season and her approach to the triple Axel.

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Season 3 | Episode 11 | Nathan Chen / Tanith White
It's the week we've all been waiting for. Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong preview the Grand Prix Final, the culmination of the Grand Prix Series, with special guest Tanith White. Also, World champion Nathan Chen sits down with Jackie to discuss balancing Yale and competition, his 2018-19 programs and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 10 | Ashley Wagner
Olympic Team Event bronze medalist Ashley Wagner joins hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong to wrap up the 2018 Grand Prix Series after the final event, Internationaux de France. Also, Ashley gets candid about the move from Los Angeles to Boston, her future in skating and more.

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Season 3 | Episode 9 | Bradie Tennell
Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap the action from Russia and preview Internationaux de France with Bradie Tennell.

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Season 3 | Episode 8 | Stellato/Bartholomay
Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong discuss all the triple Axels at NHK Trophy, what Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker's win means and more. Then, Wong catches up with Deanna Stellato and Nathan Bartholomay to preview this week's competition at Rostelecom Cup.

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Season 3 | Episode 7 | Satoko Miyahara / Vincent Zhou
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong are back to break down the first Helsinki Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which featured Olympic champions Yuzuru Hanyu and Alina Zagitova. They also preview the upcoming NHK Trophy with interviews with Japan's Satoko Miyahara and Vincent Zhou of the U.S.

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Season 3 | Episode 6
This week, Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap the unpredictable Skate Canada International, discussing Evgenia Medvedeva, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Jason Brown's performances and more. Then, McCarvel chats with Outi Wuorenheimo, the general secretary of the Finnish Figure Skating Association, ahead of the first Grand Prix in Finland ever.

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Season 3 | Episode 5 | Kaori Sakamoto / Julian Yee
Hosts Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong recap 2018 Skate America, the Grand Prix Series opener, straight from Everett, Washington. Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Malaysia's Julian Yee join to discuss their standout performances at the event before McCarvel and Wong preview this week's competition at Skate Canada International.

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