Three all-nighters later, Jackie and Michelle are here to talk Chinese Nebelhorn—where the travel was rough, the scoring was sketchy, but the competition still delivered. Was this new format worth it? We’ve got thoughts.
This week we’re breaking down some tough injury news for Team USA—Luca Broussard’s continued bad luck and Camden Pulkinen’s untimely setback. But if there’s one thing we know, Camden thrives in chaos. We also dig into the big headlines coming out of Japanese Regionals, from surprise shake-ups to fresh storylines heading into Olympic season. It’s all the news, all the analysis, with a little bit of fun along the way.
Skate to Milano, a.k.a. Chinese Nebelhorn, is almost here, and Jackie and Michelle are diving right in with the first official preview of the Rocker Skating Podcast season. They’ll catch you up on what’s at stake, how Olympic qualifying works, and for the first time ever, share their predictions with each other on air. If you want to know who might grab those last Milano spots—and toss in your own guesses along the way—grab your headphones and get caught up before the competition kicks off!
Jackie and Michelle break down all the action from this year’s Lombardia Trophy, where the men’s field gave us a real early-season showdown: Yuma Kagiyama, Adam Siao Him Fa, and Ilia Malinin all went head-to-head, and yes — there’s a lot to unpack.
Also on the rundown: Alysa Liu’s Olympic season programs made their debut, and we’re talking music, layout, vibe, and what it all signals for the rest of her season. Meanwhile, Lara Naki Gutmann (aka SharkNaki) reminded everyone why she’s a fan favorite — and why you never sleep on a Challenger.
And for the ice dance crowd: Michelle takes us through the Junior Grand Prix debut of Hana Maria Aboian & Daniil Veselukhin — one of the most promising new teams on the circuit.
Miss the latest in Ice Dance drama or "where are they now" moments? That's what we're here for. Jackie and Michelle take you through another week of Olympic season figure skating news.
If this week was any indication, the Olympic Season is about to kick into ultra-high gear. With "an embarrassment of riches" in the early competitions this week, Jackie and Michelle had plenty to break down, including their obsessions this time around (hint: Saki Miyake makes more than one list!).
Missed the program announcements and event headlines from the last week? Never fear, Jackie and Michelle are here!
In this episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis dive into a big week in figure skating, starting with all the buzz from the French Masters. They break down standout performances across the board.
They talk Kevin Aymoz and Adam Siao Him Fa.
But of course, the debut of Ice dancers Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron stole the show — though the jury’s still out on whether the programs really showcase what makes this team unique.
Over at the Junior Grand Prix, Yujae Kim impressed with lightning-fast rotations. Minkyu Seo, skating to choreography by Patrick Chan, showed real star potential. In pairs, Guo and Zhang landed a huge quad twist... or, did they? (They did. Even if the caller didn't catch it.)
Jackie and Michelle tackle this week's news headlines... and for some reason, the “Dun dun... dun dun... dun dun dun dun...” of Jaws softly playing in the background...
This week, Jackie and Michelle tackle the opening Junior Grand Prix event in Latvia, the announcement of entries for the Skate to Milano event later this fall, and their obsessions of the week.
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In this episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, hosts Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis discuss the upcoming Olympic season, highlighting exciting program debuts, music selections, and the impact of Champs Camp on skater preparations. They delve into the emotional weight of music choices, the strategy behind recycling programs, and the influence of iconic artists like Madonna on this season's performances. The conversation also touches on trends in ice dance music and the importance of pushing creative boundaries in skating.
In the inaugural episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, hosts Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis discuss the highlights from the Cranberry Cup, focusing on both men's and women's performances.
