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Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast

Welcome to Walley & Flip, the podcast where two sisters - and self-certified figure skating experts - dish out the latest gossip, recap the hottest competitions, and share our completely unbiased opinions (don’t worry, we know what we’re talking about). Lace up and join us as we spin out on all things figure skating.

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Episode 22: Finlandia Trophy Recap

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/11/25

We are back after our hiatus from Skate America! This week we’re talking all things Finlandia Trophy, starting with the ice dance drama: technical calls that made zero sense, teams that looked targeted, others lifted onto a pedestal for… what reason exactly? And in the end, did any of it actually change the standings? (Short answer: no, because Guillaume and Laurence made it crystal clear they’re the top team.)Over in women, we’ve got our angelic trio- Mone Chiba, Amber Glenn, and Rino Matsuike-

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47:16

Episode 21: NHK Trophy Recap

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Join us for our fourth stop on the grand prix road trip as we recap the NHK trophy!In ice dance, the Shibutanis took us out for a night in Japan, and Flip might still be on the dance floor at the club. Meanwhile, Guignard and Fabbri faced off with Fear and Gibson in what might be their last meeting before Europeans, but can Guignard and Fabbri overtake Fear and Gibson as the season heats up?Over in men’s, it was the most predictable podium on paper, but who saw Shun Sato and Yuma Kagiyama ending up

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51:37

Episode 20: Skate Canada Recap

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/11/03

We're saska-tuning out the judges moving forward for the rest of the season, but please, come join us as we recap this weekend's happenings at Skate Canada!In the women’s field, Canada’s Olympic race is heating up: Maddie Schizas vs. Sara Maude Dupuis- who’s got the edge? And is Gabby Daleman still in the mix? Meanwhile, the Sarah Everhardt betrayal stuns everyone- can she bounce back stronger at NHK? The podium was as expected but still delightful: Mone Chiba, Isabeau Levito, and Ami Nakai took the

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58:15

Episode 19: Cup of China Recap

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Walley and Flip are back to unpack all the Cup of China drama. Amber Glenn looks composed and confident, maybe even on track for another undefeated start. Alysa Liu’s Lady Gaga revival has us questioning her Olympic prep timeline, and Rino Matsuike’s 65-point short with 30 in components? Judges need to find god.In ice dance, Chock and Bates debuted their zebra and bull era with mixed results, Green and Parsons’ Twizzle fall sparked concern, and Smart and Dieck delivered one of the strongest rhythm

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46:16

Episode 18: Grand Prix de France Recap

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/19

This week, we're recapping Grand prix de France! Ilia Malinin takes it home in the men’s event in just an absolute shocking turn of events, Adam Siao Him Fa stages another of his signature free skate comebacks, Nika Egadze goes for a sail, and Gabriele Frangipani counts to four.The Japanese women continue to impress and exhibit complete perfection, leaving us plotting how to sneak an extra Olympic spot or two their way.Things feel completely despondent over in ice dance, rich with injustices and

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34:03

Episode 17: Denis Ten Recap & Debut of "Three Beats...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Walley and Flip are so back. This week, we’re recapping the Denis Ten Memorial Challenger and a handful of early domestic events. The season has only just begun, but there’s already a lot to talk about.Keegan Messing made his return at a Canadian event, but the scoring left us with some questions. With just one Olympic spot available for Canadian men, the competition is already intense. We also get into the growing conversation around Mikhail Shaidorov and Ilia Malinin’s skating skills and how that

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51:31

Episode 16: Chinese Nebelhorn, Actual Nebelhorn, and...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Walley and Flip are back to recap the final stretch of the pre-grand prix figure skating season from the Olympic Qualifier (aka Chinese Nebelhorn), to the actual Nebelhorn, and the Ondrej Nepela Memorial. With the Grand Prix series just around the corner, we’re breaking down the highs, lows, and head-scratchers from the final major Challenger events.We talk Amber Glenn’s fired-up Olympic campaign, Jia Shin’s quiet brilliance, and Isabeau Levito bringing back that sparkle. But not everyone impressed-

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47:20

Episode 15: Lombardia Trophy and Olympic Qualifier...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of Walley and Flip, we dive into the latest happenings in figure skating, starting with Flip’s dramatic Reddit cleanup and a few words on Ilia Malinin. The Lombardia Trophy takes center ice, with a packed men and women's field. The Ilia vs. Yuma rivalry heats up early in the season, while Nikolaj Memola cements himself as the Italian Stallion with crowd-pleasing charisma. Shun Sato, Kao Miura, and Adam Siao Him Fa round out a strong men's showing.Over in the women's event, Ami

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34:30

Episode 14: Kinoshita & Bolero

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/08

This week on Walley and Flip, we break down what felt like the first legitimate competition of the season. We gush over Mone Chiba’s magical performance, send our prayers to Kao Miura and Wakaba Higuchi, and officially begin construction of a shrine for Saki Miyake- because who casually medals at their first international senior event at 22? Historic.We also briefly check in on the Bolero Cup, where Lilah and Lewis debuted their Spice Girls rhythm dance and very Scottish free dance.00:00 Opening and

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32:31

Episode 13: French Masters & Backflips

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/09/04

This week on Walley and Flip, we attempt to tiptoe around our real thoughts on ice dance at French Masters (and the rest of the ice dance season)... but let’s be honest, they still come out. We've got opinions, and they don’t stay buried for long.Then it’s pairs time. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps bring the drama at the John Nicks Challenge - can backflips turn into backflops? What would John Nicks say? We also begin to preview US pairs race, with a few rising teams making their case

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47:58

Episode 12: Oh Canada & "Whose Warhorse is it Anyway?"

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/26

This week on Walley and Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast, we open up about our skating fan origin stories.Then we dive into the land of maple syrup and miraculous recoveries: the Canadian comebacks are coming in hot. We try to make sense of Gabrielle Daleman and Keegan Messing's return, and the chances of them making the Olympic team.We break down what little we know (and wildly speculate) about USFS Champs Camp and Summer Sizzler...where were the Shibtuanis?We also brace ourselves for this season’s

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29:01

Episode 11: Cranberry Bogs and Olympic Dreams

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Walley and Flip have made their glorious return for the 2025-2026 season. Join the fabulous ladies as they share their thoughts on Sunset Boulevard, cranberry bogs, highlights from the Cranberry Cup, program announcements they are most excited for, potential upsets, skating conspiracy theories, and more!00:00 - Introductions02:15 - Cranberry Cup (cranberry bogs)03:30 - Cranberry Cup highlights (Sofia Samodelkina, Isabeau Levito, Jia Shin, Sonja Hilmer, Aleksandr Selevko, Roman Sadovsky, Stephen

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43:26

Episode 10: Ice Academy of Montreal & Return of the...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/05/07

It's an off-season opener like no other! Sisters Walley and Flip are back and skating straight into the chaos, kicking things off with their takes on the headline of the moment: the Shibutanis' stunning return to competition after a 7-year retirement. But that's just the warm-up.The main event? A no-holds-barred breakdown of the Ice Academy of Montreal—figure skating's powerhouse factory. From its humble beginnings to its world-dominating rise, we unpack IAM’s coaching magic, the politics that swirl

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33:31

Episode 9: Walley and Flip Awards and World Team...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Clear the ice and cue the dramatic lighting — the First Annual Walley and Flip Awards are here, and no, the ISU definitely did not approve this message.This week, your favorite sister duo is handing out the hardware in categories you won’t find on any official ballot. From the 🥇 Greatest Underdog Story to the 😬 Skater Treated Most Unfairly Award, get ready for awards you didn't know the skating world needed.While we don’t do a deep dive into World Team Trophy, expect some choice highlights and

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27:00

Episode 8: World Team Trophy, Ice Shows, and...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/04/14

This week on Walley & Flip, your favorite skating-obsessed sisters are diving blade-first into the history of the World Team Trophy — how it started, what makes it unique, what we can be excited about for this year’s showdown, and why some skaters "hate this event" (Scott, we're looking at you!)Then, we get down and icy as we discuss Stars on Ice and what happened to the golden age of ice shows? We talk about the rise and fall, the missed opportunities, and where we go from here. History, hot

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34:34

Episode 7: Worlds Recap - Men and Pairs (Screams and...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Walley & Flip dive into the men and pairs competition at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. From bloody murder screaming in the stands to standing ovations galore, the energy was wild.The sisters discuss the disappointing pairs competition that left them scratching their heads, while also unpacking some of the disturbing pairs program choices that had the crowd questioning what they just witnessed. But let’s not forget about our beloved men—the guys delivered some unforgettable

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33:38

Episode 6: Worlds Recap - Ice Dance Chaos and Women's...

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Walley and Flip recap and react to the ice dance and women's events of the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. Walley and Flip don't hold back, sharing their thoughts on how the ice dance event turned into a bit of a mess, with more than a few surprising twists and turns. They reflect on the skaters who pushed the envelope and those who played it safe—and why it didn't always pay off.They also spotlight the women’s event, where injustices and powerful victories created unforgettable drama. From

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Episode 5: Pairs World Championships Preview

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Join Walley & Flip for a quick figure skating pairs preview in their final episode before the World Championships—right before they hit the road to Boston! With so many teams capable of making it to the top of the podium, get ready for some fun discussion and a whole lot of confusion as they try (and fail) to agree on anything. Don’t expect to learn anything this episode!00:00 - 01:54 Introductions and a new figure skating baby01:55 - 03:05 Pairs Overview03:06 - 11:44 Top 6 worlds predictions

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36:54

Episode 4: Men World Championships Preview

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Join Walley and Flip as they dive into the chaos that will be the men's competition at the World Figure Skating Championships. So many men, so little time! They’ll lose their minds over the madness of it all—from too many notable skaters being at risk of not making the free skate, to the guy with a pizza and a dream trying to make it big.00:00 - 02:22 Introductions and nerves/pressure for worlds02:23 - 03:26 Tara Prasad03:38 - 04:52 Listener Feedback04:53 - 06:41 Setting the scene or the men's

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30:32

Episode 3: Women World Championships Preview

Walley & Flip: A Figure Skating Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Join Walley & Flip as they breakdown the top women who will be competing in Boston at the Figure Skating World Championships and predict the top 10 placements.00:00 - 03:40: Introductions and ticket drama03:41 - 05:09 Guillaume and Laurence instagram training clips05:10 - 06:13 Cat ear mishap06:14 - 10:31 Olympic spots on the line10:32 - 21:23 Breakdown of the top women competing at World Championships21:24 - 30:32 Top 10 predictions and closing

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