The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

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.

In this episode, Kim recaps all four disciplines at Finlandia Trophy 2025 including the latest controversy in ice dance and the qualifiers for Grand Prix Final.

In this episode of The Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the Ice Dance event. She discusses the recent changes made by Chock/Bates, the disappointing finish for Carreira/Ponomarenko, and the GPF chances for teams in contention. She also looks ahead to Finlandia Trophy with the spiciest lineup of ice dance teams

In this episode, Kim recaps the Men's event at Skate America 2025. She also talks about GPF standings, scenarios for men to make the final, and previews Finlandia Trophy.

In this episode, Kim recaps the pairs event at Skate America 2025 in Lake Placid. Unfortunately, this event featured lots of mistakes and missed opportunities but there were a few bright spots.

In this episode, Kim recaps Ice Challenge which featured Maxim Naumov, Jacob Sanchez, Keegan Messing, Gabby Daleman, and Liu/Bedard.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim recaps the Ice Dance event at the NHK Trophy 2025. The discussion covers the performances of all 10 teams, including the winners Fear and Gibson and the return of the Shibutanis. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the upcoming Skate America competition and the the Grand Prix Final standings.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the Pairs event at the 2025 NHK Trophy.