The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Kim previews the Olympic Team Event

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.

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.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the world of ice dance as part of her Road to Milano series. She provides an in-depth analysis of the top men competing in the upcoming Olympics, focusing on the favorite Ilia Malinin. The conversation also highlights podium contenders including Team Japan, Italy, France, and a long list of others in an unpredictable field.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the world of ice dance as part of her Road to Milano series. She provides an in-depth analysis of the top teams competing in the upcoming Olympics, focusing on the favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates and Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. The conversation also highlights potential contenders for the bronze medal and discusses the challenges faced by various teams throughout the Olympic cycle. With predictions and insights, this episode serves as a comprehensive preview of the ice dance competition.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway is joined by Jill and Allison from the Keep the Flame Alive podcast to preview the upcoming Olympics for figure skating. They discuss the strengths of the U.S. women's team, the impact of Alyssa Liu's program changes, and the competitive landscape of ladies figure skating. The conversation also delves into controversies in ice dance, predictions for pairs and men's skating, and the dynamics of the team event. They conclude with thoughts on the future of figure skating and the challenges of music rights.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway provides a comprehensive recap of the recent European Championships and Canadian Nationals, highlighting key performances and surprising outcomes across all four disciplines. She also previews Four Continents.

In this episode, Kim discusses the results of the US National Championships in men's figure skating, highlighting Ilia Malinin's impressive performance and the surprise podium finishers. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming European Championships, discussing potential contenders and the stakes involved.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the women's event and ice dance at the US Nationals. The women's event was marked by a sold-out crowd and outstanding performances, particularly by Amber Glenn, who won her third consecutive national title. Alyssa Liu and Isabeau Levito also showcased their talents, while Brady Tennell bid farewell. The ice dance event saw Maddie and Evan make history, and the podcast concludes with a discussion on the NBC and Peacock coverage of the event.

Recap of the pairs event at 2026 US Figure Skating Championships. I break down each pair and explain why Shin/Nagy fell in the standings. I also give my thoughts on Alisa Efimova's citizenship pursuit.

SummaryIn this episode, Kimberly Joy previews the upcoming 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Canadian Championships, discussing the potential Olympic team members across various disciplines. She highlights the strong prospects for the U.S. women's team, the competitive landscape for the men's spots, pairs and ice dance. The conversation also touches on the Canadian championships, emphasizing key athletes to watch and the implications for Olympic selections.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim celebrates 200 episodes by ranking the top 20 greatest women figure skaters of the last 35 years. Follow The Cutting Edge @iceskatepodcast on social media.

In this episode, Kim recaps the singles events at Grand Prix Final. She discusses how Alysa just keeps winning big titles and Ilia is almost ready to add quints to competition.Ilia article:https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/figure-skating-usa-ilia-malinin-making-history-seven-quad-skate-going-your-own-way-can-feel-lonely-interview

In this episode, Kim recaps the paired disciplines at Grand Prix Final. She discusses the controversy surrounding the gold in the pairs and the bronze medal in ice dance. Follow The Cutting Edge on social media @iceskatepodcast

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim previews the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, discussing pairs, dance, men's, and women's events. She provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the top competitors and shares her predictions for the podium finishes.