The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

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• Legends of Women's Figure Skating w/Maura Sullivan Hill 08.06.2026 1t 3min

  In this episode, Kim interviews Maura Sullivan Hill about her book 'Legends of Women's Figure Skating.' They discuss the criteria for selecting skating legends, the evolution of the sport, iconic performances, and the importance of diversity and longevity in figure skating.
• Offseason Ice Dance/Pairs Update 03.06.2026 13min

  In this episode, Kim discusses the new partnership of Marjorie Lajoie & Jean Luc Baker plus some additional updates during this busy pairs offseason.
• Pairs on Fire: Splits, Retirements, and Musical Chairs 19.05.2026 20min

  In this episode, Kim provides her thoughts on the recent upheavals in figure skating pairs, including retirements, splits, and new partnerships, with insights into the implications for the upcoming season.
• 25-26 Season's Best: Women 19.05.2026 29min

  In this episode, Kim completes her season's best list with her top women's figure skating programs of the 2025-26 season. Kim recounts the season's trends, notable skaters, and memorable moments that defined the women's discipline.
• 25-26 Season's Best: Men 11.05.2026 27min

  In this episode, Kim wraps up the 2025-26 season in men's skating. She counts down her top 10 men's figure skating programs of the 2025-26 season.
• Canadian Ice Dance Turmoil 11.05.2026 13min

  This episode explores the tumultuous off-season in Canadian ice dance, including team splits, potential new pairings, and the will they/won't they retire.
• 25-26 Season's Best: Pairs 06.05.2026 30min

  In this episode, Kim wraps up the 2025-26 season in Pairs by ranking her top 10 programs and teams from this season. Follow the podcast on Blue Sky, X, Instagram, YouTube, and Threads @iceskatepodcast
• 25-26 Season's Best: Ice Dance 22.04.2026 31min

  In this episode, Kim wraps up the 2025-2026 season in Ice Dance by ranking her top 10 programs and teams from this season. Follow the podcast on Blue Sky, X, Instagram, YouTube and Threads @iceskatepodcast
• 2026 Worlds - Ice Dance and Men 08.04.2026 47min

  In this episode, Kim completes her recaps of the World Figure Skating Championships with the Ice Dance and Men's events.
• 2026 Worlds - Women 30.03.2026 34min

  In this episode, Kim recaps the women's event at the 2026 World Championships.
• 2026 Worlds - Pairs 30.03.2026 41min

  In this episode, Kim recaps the Pairs event at the 2026 World Championships.
• 2026 World Championships Preview 23.03.2026 33min

  In this episode, Kim previews the 2026 World Championships happening this week in Prague.
• 2026 Olympics Women's Recap 24.02.2026 49min

  In this episode, Kim recaps the Women's event at the 2026 Olympics, highlighting the performances of Alysa Liu, Kaori Sakamoto, and Ami Nakai. The discussion covers the emotional highs and lows of the competition, the impact of technical calls on scores, and the personal bests of many skaters.
• 2026 Olympics Pairs Recap 18.02.2026 52min

  In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim provides analysis of the pairs event at the 2026 Olympic Games. The conversation covers the performances of various teams, highlighting the rise of new pair teams, the standout performances of the gold medalists Muira and Kihara, and the competitive landscape of pairs figure skating. The episode also discusses the challenges faced by lower-ranked teams and concludes with reflections on the overall event and the Pamchenko Awards for notable performances.
• 2026 Olympics Men's Recap 16.02.2026 1t 1min

  In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim provides a detailed recap of the men's event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The conversation covers the unexpected results, the performances of key competitors like Mikhail Shaidorov, Yuma Kagiyama, and Shun Sato, and the overall inconsistencies by all during the event. Kim also discusses the pressures faced by athletes, particularly Ilia Malinin, and reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of the Olympics, emphasizing the unpredictability of sports.
• 2026 Olympics Ice Dance Recap 12.02.2026 1t 4min

  In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the ice dance event at the 2026 Milano Olympics, discussing the controversial results, the performances of top teams, and the emotional journeys of the skaters. She reflects on the judging dynamics, historical context, and the impact of citizenship issues on competitors. The episode captures the highs and lows of the event, and provides insights into the future of ice dance.
• 2026 Olympics Team Event Recap 09.02.2026 43min

  In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the thrilling team event at the 2026 Olympics, highlighting the intense competition between Team USA and Team Japan, the standout performances from various skaters, and the emotional moments that defined the event. The podcast covers the results, individual performances, and the overall excitement surrounding the team event, culminating in Team USA's victory and Team Italy's bronze medal win.
• Road to Milano: Team Event 05.02.2026 23min

  In this episode, Kim previews the Olympic Team Event
• Road to Milano: Women's Preview 04.02.2026 29min

  SummaryIn this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim previews the women's event at the upcoming 2026 Olympics, discussing the strong contenders from Team USA and Team Japan, the wild card Adelia Petrosian, and the overall landscape of women's figure skating. She analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of various skaters, their scoring potential, and makes predictions for the podium finishes.
• Road to Milano: Pairs Preview 03.02.2026 33min

  In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway explores the pairs discipline in figure skating as the Olympics approach. She discusses the lack of a clear favorite among the teams, highlighting the Japanese pair Miura/Kihara as the reigning world champions, while also examining strong contenders like Italy's Conti/Macii, and Germany's Hase/Volodin. The episode delves into the challenges faced by returning champions Sui/Han, the injury concerns of Stellato and Deschamps, and the rising young team of Meltkina/Berulava, providing insights into their performances and potential at the upcoming Olympics.