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The Rocker Skating Podcast
The Rocker Skating Podcast brings you real-time, quality figure skating analysis from unapologetic skating nerds who live and breathe the sport. Hosted by insiders Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis, we serve up sharp, smart commentary the moment the blades leave the ice. 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 bring.
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Ignatova, Semenenko back on the Grand Prix in our Cup of China preview + Amber Glenn does the quickstep on Dancing with the Stars
And all of a sudden, we are heading into our third Grand Prix of the season. Cup of China will feature the largest number of AIN athletes from Russia…
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Mao Shimada continues her win streak: 2026 Skate Canada International recap
After a sometimes fabulous and sometimes frustrating weekend of skating at 2026 Skate Canada International, Michelle joins Jackie to talk through what we…
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Rocker Daily: 2026 Skate Canada International Day 2
Jackie recaps the second (and very long) day of competition at 2026 Skate Canada International. The men and pairs got their podiums, and the women and dance…
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Rocker Daily: 2026 Skate Canada International Day 1
The first day of the 2026 Skate Canada International is complete. Jackie has his quick recap and reactions from the men's and pairs short program and look…
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Shimada, Nakata make their big Grand Prix debuts: Skate Canada preview + Amber Glenn Week 7 on Dancing with the Stars
We are on to Kelowna for the second Grand Prix competition of the season, and it's Skate Canada International. Michelle and Jackie preview a competition that…
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Ami Nakai, Adam Siao Him Fa rack up more Grand Prix de France titles
The first Grand Prix event of the season is in the books! Michelle and Jackie talk all about Grand Prix de France. Ami Nakai won the women's event, Laurence…
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Rocker Daily: 2026 Grand Prix de France Day 3
The competition is complete at Grand Prix de France. Jackie looks at the men's free skate and pairs free skate events on the last Rocker Daily of the weekend
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Rocker Daily: 2026 Grand Prix de France Day 2
We finished a long day 2 of the 2026 Grand Prix de France is complete. Jackie has his quick recap and reactions from the free dance and women's free skate…
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Rocker Daily: 2026 Grand Prix de France Day 1
The first day of the 2026 Grand Prix de France is complete. Jackie has his quick recap and reactions from the rhythm dance and women's short program and look…
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Ami Nakai back at GP France where it all started + Amber Glenn's best dance yet on Dancing with the Stars
It's Grand Prix time! Jackie and Michelle preview the first Grand Prix of the season - it's Grand Prix de France, where Olympic bronze medalist Ami Nakai got…
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Budapest Trophy took us for a trip + Rocker Skating live Q&A
The week before the Grand Prix Series starts and the Challenger Series brought us its largest competition yet at Budapest Trophy. Jackie is solo today but will…
The Rocker Skating Podcast[VIDEO] Interview with Emilea Zingas / Vadym Kolesnik
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik went from outside shot at getting an Olympic spot last season to fifth at the Olympics and World bronze medalists. It was a…
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Previewing more debuts at Budapest Trophy + Amber Glenn and the samba
Amber Glenn does the samba this week in Super Bowl themed week on Dancing with the Stars! How did it all go? We will find out! And we will also talk about Ilia…
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Ignatova and Dikidzhi shine at Denis Ten Memorial + more scoring craziness this week
Michelle and Jackie have a lot of thoughts about the scoring this weekend at Denis Ten Memorial - much like Trialeti Trophy last week. But Alexandra Ignatova…
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Sasha Ignatova takes on Denis Ten Memorial + Amber Glenn dances Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars
This week's Denis Ten Memorial will be the best chance yet for Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova) to earn a Grand Prix alternate spot. She will be up against Dina…
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Trialeti Trophy, some great skating, and some brow-raising scoring + Tokyo Regionals and JGP Ljubljana
Trialeti Trophy was an interesting competition in many ways - big scores for Georgian skaters at home, Niina Petrokina battles Adeliia Petrosian in the women's…
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Amber Glenn foxtrots to the #dwts lead + Trialeti Trophy & JGP Ljubljana preview
Michelle and Jackie preview this week's Trialeti Trophy and the sixth Junior Grand Prix of the season (Ljubljana). More AIN skaters, including Anastasia…
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Mikhail Shaidorov in his first competition since winning the Olympics - Nepela Memorial and Nebelhorn super recap
The Challenger doubleheader did not disappoint. We saw the season debuts of a lot of skaters this weekend at Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial. Christina…
The Rocker Skating Podcast[VIDEO] Unboxing Season Retrospective 25/26 book with Danielle Earl: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview
Season Retrospective 25/26 just came out! (Go to https://store.rockerskating.com) Jackie talks to renowned figure skating photographer Danielle Earl, whose…
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Amber Glenn underscored DWTS Week 2 + previewing Nebelhorn and Nepela Memorial
It's a double-Challenger week this week. Jackie and Michelle preview Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial, both of which will feature World medalists in…
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Estonia has a great week at Lombardia Trophy, Amber Glenn debuts on Dancing with the Stars
Amber Glenn had her debut on Dancing with the Stars last week, and we are so excited! Plus, on regular skating news, Lombardia Trophy, Junior Grand Prix…
The Rocker Skating PodcastInterview with Mark Hanretty
Mark Hanretty has become a fixture on the commentary scene in international figure skating competitions. He and Ted Barton are halfway through another Junior…
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Looking ahead to Lombardia, and new US pairs battle at John Nicks International
It was a light(er) weekend of skating, but there was still plenty of it, including John Nicks Pairs International and Tallinn Open, won by Aleksandra Boikova /…
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Recapping a wild ride at Kinoshita Group Cup, Mao Shimada and Alexandra Ignatova go head to head
Kinoshita Group Cup was as advertised - the competition field was deep, the Russian and Belarusian skaters were back in senior competition, and there was some…
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Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam
Olympic Champions Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara made history for Japan as the first ever Japanese Olympic pair champions, and they made more history in July with…
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Kinoshita Group Cup preview, Jacob Sanchez interview, and Ukraine contests AIN eligibility
The second Challenger series event of the season is upon us, and it's a big one. Some of the best from Japan and Russia are in Tokyo for this showdown…
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Champs Camp insights and surprises + JGP Riga, French Masters recap
Jackie is back from Champs Camp and Summer Sizzler and Michelle has lots of questions for him! Plus, the second Junior Grand Prix just took place, and France's…
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Russia & Belarus back as Neutral Athletes at 1st Junior Grand Prix + JGP Riga and Summer Sizzler preview
Sofiia Dzepka and Lev Lazarev won their respective events at Junior Grand Prix Xi'an as Russia and Belarus athletes compete again in the international figure…
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Bonus: New Season New Rules Part 2: What is a figure skating season?
A primer for figure skating fans new and experienced - we never actually talk about what the figure skating season is. For most skaters, the start, end, and…
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Mao Shimada, Yuna Aoki shine at Summer Cup + JGP Xi'an preview
It may have only been a domestic event, but Kinoshita Kansei Summer Cup was a battle in the women's event, where Mao Shimada and Yuna Aoki had a close battle…
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Bonus: New Season New Rules Part 1: Scoring rules of thumb
The updated rules and values starting in the 2026-27 figure skating season mark the biggest evolution in the scoring system since 2018. Understanding what a…
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Season 2 Premiere: Rules changes, Russia reinstatement, Cranberry Cup, Quebec Summer Championships, and more
It's the Season 2 premiere of The Rocker Skating Podcast! Michelle and Jackie are back to discuss the opening events of the 2026-27 season, including Cranberry…
The Rocker Skating PodcastWe're at the Bakerie: Interview with Marjorie Lajoie / Jean-Luc Baker - The Rocker Skating Podcast
The newly-formed ice dance partnership of Marjorie Lajoie / Jean-Luc Baker has been buzzing in figure skating community for weeks now. Jackie had a chat with…
The Rocker Skating PodcastWhat is Synchro9? US Synchro champion Cindy Kim gives us her 101
A huge piece of news this week was that the 2030 Winter Olympics will have one more figure skating discipline, and that will be Synchro9. So what is Synchro9?…
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ISU reinstates Russia and Belarus skaters as neutral athletes
The day before the 2026-27 season officially begins, the ISU released its decision to partially lift the ban on Russia and Belarus on ISU and international…
The Rocker Skating PodcastEmergency episode: Grand Prix assignments announced! First impressions
The 2026-27 Grand Prix assignments were revealed today, and of course, we've got all kinds of feelings about them! The selection procedures were amended just a…
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ISU Congress 2026 and more off-season news!
Jackie is fresh off his trip to the 2026 ISU Congress, the first time that media has been invited to cover it in person. He has a lot to bring back from…
The Rocker Skating PodcastISU President Jae Youl Kim: Rocker Skating Podcast interview
"Athletes are the heart and soul of the sport, and we need to recognize the amount of work that the athletes put in." On this episode of The Rocker Skating…
The Rocker Skating PodcastEmergency off-season news: Marin Honda / Shoma Uno return + other off-season news
This episode was recorded on May 24, 2026. Things may have changed since then. Michelle and Jackie are back for an emergency off-season news episode. This has…
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Recap: 2026 World Championships Part 2 (Women, Pairs, Men)
Part 2 of our final event recap of the season wraps up Worlds with Women, Pairs, and Men — and there was a lot to close out the year. Jackie and Michelle break…
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Recap: 2026 World Championships Part 1 (Ice Dance)
The final recap of the season is here, and Part 1 dives straight into Ice Dance. Jackie and Michelle break down the podium — what it means for Zingas &…
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Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 2 (Men + Dance)
Jackie and Michele are back to preview the Men’s and Ice Dance events as we head into this very unpredictable post-Olympic Worlds. The fields are set…
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Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Women)
Jackie and Michelle are back to break down the Pairs and Women at this year’s post-Olympic Worlds. Who’s skating? Who’s out? And what wild moments are in…
The Rocker Skating PodcastLia Pereira / Trennt Michaud: Rocker Skating Interview
Canadian pair champions Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud round out our week of interviews before we head to the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships. They join…
The Rocker Skating PodcastCaroline Green / Michael Parsons: Rocker Skating Interview
Next up on our pre-World Championships interview extravaganza are 2022 Four Continents champions Caroline Green and Michael Parsons, who join Jackie Wong ahead…
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News of the Week - 3.9.26-3.15.26
It's the week before the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, and not surprisingly, the withdrawals are still rolling in. Jackie is here to talk about who…
The Rocker Skating PodcastPiper Gilles / Paul Poirier: Rocker Skating Interview
On the heels of their Olympic bronze and on their way to 13th World Figure Skating Championships together, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier…
The Rocker Skating PodcastOlivia Smart / Tim Dieck: Rocker Skating Interview
Fresh off their top 10 finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Spanish ice dancers Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck join Jackie Wong on The Rocker…
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VIDEO: Olympics x Pins with James Hernandez, Anthony Ponomarenko, and Madeline Schizas
“People think this was a game. This is serious.” - James Hernandez“This is life” - Anthony PonomarenkoDid you know that pin trading is its own alternative…
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News of the Week - 3.2.26-3.8.26
It's been a while, but Jackie and Michelle are back with a short News of the Week podcast to fill you in on, specifically, who's IN for the upcoming World…
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Recap: 2026 Junior World Championships
Jackie and Michelle recap all the action from the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, breaking down the standout skates and biggest…
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Preview: Junior World Championships
Whether you just fell in love with skating at the Olympics or you’ve been following the junior ranks for years, Jackie and Michelle are here to get you ready…
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Yuna Aoki 青木祐奈: Rocker Skating Interview
2026 Four Continents Champion Yuna Aoki joins Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to reflect on her 2025–26 season — from a slow start to peaking at…
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Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Milan Olympic recap is here, and this time the focus is on pairs and women — two events that delivered exactly the kind of drama, redemption…
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Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (part 1)
Jackie and Michelle are officially home from Milan — and yes, Michelle is back live on the mic. It’s time to start unpacking the Olympics… and there is…
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Milan Olympics Recap: Women
Jackie is back one final time from Milano to recap the final event of the Games — and these women did not disappoint. He breaks down a thrilling Olympic final…
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Milan Olympics Recap: Pairs
Jackie recaps all the drama and history from the Pairs event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He breaks down how Miura and Kihara delivered one of the most…
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Milan Olympics Preview: Women
The women are ready to take center ice in Milan, and Jackie and Michelle break down everything you need to know heading into the Olympic event. From defending…
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Milan Olympics Recap: Men
Jackie is back on the mic immediately following the shocking finale of the Olympic men’s event in Milan, trying to process what we all just watched. From an…
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Milan Olympics Preview: Pairs
Jackie and Michelle are back with a full preview of the Olympic Pairs event on Rocker Skating Podcast, breaking down the storylines to know before the teams…