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The Rocker Skating Podcast

The Rocker Skating Podcast

The Rocker Skating Podcast brings you real-time, bite-sized, quality figure skating analysis from three unapologetic skating nerds who live and breathe the sport. Hosted by insiders Jackie Wong, Michelle Ellis, and Tara Nichols we serve up sharp, smart commentary the moment the blades leave the ice. No fluff. No wait. Just the insight you crave—whether you"re a superfan or just skate-curious. Tune in for fast takes, fierce opinions, and the kind of deep knowledge only true skating geeks can

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00:58:35

From Tayside to Trialeti

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/14

It’s a whirlwind week in figure skating as the Junior Grand Prix wraps up and the senior Grand Prix looms. Michelle and Jackie recap everything from the Tayside and Budapest Trophies to Georgia’s big sweep at the Trialeti Trophy — yes, the one with the Bronze Age-inspired cups. Plus, the latest on back-to-back competitors (hi, Jason Brown!) and how some rising U.S. pairs are suddenly making noise. All the skating, none of the scrolling. Listen along and tell us what you think will happen in

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00:09:50

News of the week - 10.6.25 - 10.12.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/13

📰 News of the Week: October 6–12Michelle and Jackie break down all the latest in figure skating — Sui and Han’s long-awaited return to the ice, China’s new Olympic selection rules, and early Grand Prix storylines taking shape. Plus injury updates from Wakaba Higuchi, Sota Yamamoto, and Niina Petrokina as the season ramps up. Catch the week’s biggest skating headlines and a little real-talk along the way.

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00:35:12

The Denis Ten Memorial

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/06

The Denis Ten Memorial men’s event brought major energy this week — and we’re breaking it all down! 🏆Mikhail Shaidorov showed up as the world silver medalist, dropped a pile of quads, and walked away with gold (despite some....questionable component scores) over Nika Egadze. And yes, Jason Brown is back with those buttery edges and a clean triple Axel to claim bronze.Jackie and Michelle also talk about skates from Canada’s Matthew Newnham and China’s Yudong Chen, and Korea’s Sihyeong Lee. It’s a

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00:27:22

News of the Week - 9.29.25 - 10.5.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/06

There’s been a lot of skating lately — and we’re here for it. Jackie and Michelle are back with a full recap of this week’s action, from Trophée Métropole and Cup of Nice to the Italian test skates and the Junior Grand Prix in Poland.Adam Siao Him Fa is finding his form again, Davide Lewton Brain is still out there doing his thing, and we’ve got thoughts on all of it — the highs, the hiccups, and the hilarious commentary that only comes when you’ve watched one too many short programs in a row.So

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01:03:04

Nebelhorn, Nepela, & Lara Naki Gutmann!

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Jackie and Michelle are back at the mic to break down a jam-packed week of skating chaos. From the surprisingly stacked pairs field at Nebelhorn to Fear/Gibson and Carreira/Ponomarenko’s dance battle, they cover it all—plus Amber Glenn casually tossing out two triple axels, Mone Chiba’s eyebrow-raising scores, and Jia Shin’s electric short program. Plus, it's the "Gogonaissance" as Stephen Gogolev’s season kicks into high gear with an Olympic spot on the line.And yes, that IS an

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00:14:32

News of the Week - 9.22.25-9.28.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Another week, another set of program announcements, music changes, and debuts! Plus, more JGP action from the week. Jackie and Michelle catch you up on this week's news in skating.

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01:03:03

Chinese Nebelhorn: Olympic Qualifying Spots - Who's...

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/22

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.

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00:11:20

News of the Week - 9.14.25-9.20.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/22

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.

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00:48:49

Chinese Nebelhorn: Who's in, who's out, and how does...

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/18

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!

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00:51:42

A Lombardia To Remember + JGP Thailand

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/15

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 —

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00:06:42

News of the Week - 9.8.25-9.14.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/15

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.

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00:40:45

The Wild Week of Kinoshita + JGP Varese

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/08

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!).

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00:14:07

News of the Week - 9.1.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Missed the program announcements and event headlines from the last week? Never fear, Jackie and Michelle are here!

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00:40:16

All Eyes on French Masters (and the quad twist that...

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/01

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,

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00:08:57

News of the Week - 8.25.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/01

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...

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00:37:02

Let the (Junior) GP begin!

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/25

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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00:07:54

News of the Week - 8.18.25

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Did you hear?! Well, if you didn't, Jackie and Michelle have you covered with the biggest news of the week... Rocker Skating Podcast style.

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00:29:10

Music, Debuts, and other Olympic Season Previews

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/19

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

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00:20:20

Cranberry Cup: The Olympic Season Kickoff

The Rocker Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/12

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.

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