Stay ConnectedWelcome to Ice Talk — the show where we travel together throughout the skating season, sharing the highs and lows and all the stories in between.
Join host Tara Nichols and expert skating analyst Jackie Wong each week for news and notes from the latest competitions on the ice. Plus, hear directly from special guests throughout the season as we work our way towards Bejing 2022.
After a week of incredible Nationals moments across North America, Tara and Jackie sit down to recap the drama and the dreams coming true in both the U.S. and Canada. There were breakout stars, a few heartbreaks, and lots of standing ovations. Plus, they discuss how the Olympic Teams were named... and if the selection criteria got it right!
It's time! We've arrived at the US Championships week (as well as Canadian Nationals) and Jackie Wong joins Tara live from Music City for a supersized preview of the competition landscape this weekend.
Plus, Scott Hamilton stops by to talk about bringing the event to Nashville with less than two years to plan, and about how different an Olympic season nationals feels to everyone involved.
Nationals season continues! This week, Tara chats with Jackie Wong to recap moments from Russia and Japan Nationals, including the magnificent return of Yuzuru Hanyu, quad axel (almost) in hand! They discuss the Europeans teams named after the championships in Russia, and the Olympic teams made official in Japan.
Plus, Jackie gives us just a hint at much more to come with US and Canadian Nationals next week!
After what turned into a very important weekend at Golden Spin, it's onto national championships season! Tara and Jackie take a look at some upcoming championship events that carry significant weight heading into the Olympic Games.
And, Golden Spin gold medalists Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov stop by with some insight into their steady progress so far this year.
With the Grand Prix Final officially postponed, Tara and Jackie discuss the implications of the world's best missing the chance to compete one more time ahead of Beijing. Then, they do a deep dive into the numbers that make up the sport's final scores to explain the mystery of Grands of Execution.
Plus, Tara chats with 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lyscaek about the Grand Prix Final postponement and what he thinks makes an unforgettable Olympic moment.
We made it, skating fans! While plans in Japan are in limbo at the moment, Tara and Jackie recap some big moments at Rostelecom Cup that helped filled in the last few entries for the Final... if it's held.
Plus, Mariah Bell joins the show to share her approach to music selection and program layouts in this all-important Olympic season.
It was a busy week around the figure skating landscape, and Tara and Jackie are ready to break down the highlights. And of course, they'll talk all things Grand Prix Final qualifications, with just one event to go.
Plus, Madison Chock and Evan Bates join the show to share their approach to this Olympic season programs, and they even share some of their very best relationship advice!
With four Grand Prix events completed, it's time to start crunching some numbers. This week, Tara and Jackie look back at NHK Trophy and ahead to Internationaux de France to start filling in the Final puzzle.
Plus, Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc join the show to share their perspective on how they've grown and improved in the last year, and how that is propelling them towards their season goals.
The Grand Prix series is halfway completed, after a weekend of unpredictable competition in Italy.
This week, Tara and Jackie sort through the results from Torino, before looking ahead to NHK Trophy - where things are already getting complicated!
Plus, Michael Parsons stops by to share his experience in Canada and Italy with his partner, Caroline Green.
Grand Prix week two is in the books, and Tara and Jackie have plenty to discuss from Skate Canada!
Plus, Skate America men's champion Vincent Zhou joins Ice Talk to share his perspective on the Olympic season so far.
And then, it's off to Italy! But what should we be paying attention to in the third stop on the Grand Prix series? Jackie Wong has all the details.
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