Best Ice Skater Podcasts (2024)

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Ageless Inspiration: Johnnie Anderson and the World Groove Movement 54:39

4M ago54:39

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 25. In this uplifting episode we dive into the world of groove with Johnnie Anderson. Her passion for dancing is fueled by an almost indescribable delightful sensation that occurs when she moves to music. Beyond the physical benefits, dancing brings her joy and love, allowing her to freely express herself through bod…

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Shane Yost Building Ramps, 20ft Halfpipes, The Toilet Bowl Skate Park And More—Episode 205 1:08:39

4M ago1:08:39

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A second episode talking with Tasmanian vert skating champion Shane Yost.In this episode we answer a few questions from the metaphorical mailbag, talk about building a backyard vert ramp, the World Rollerblading Titles, the Launceston Toilet Bowl skatepark, opposite 1080s, forward 1260s and more.By Mikey Lynch

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Shane Yost From Coke Tas Island Team To International Pro Skater—Episode 204 1:24:46

5M ago1:24:46

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Shane Yost shares his origin story from mid-90s in Launceston, Tasmania, to joining the Coca-Cola Tasmania Island Skaters team, to competing as a pro skate, sponsored by Roces, in the ASA.By Mikey Lynch

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Rhythms of Resilience: Exploring the Dance for Parkinson's Program 10:58

7M ago10:58

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 24. Step into the world of healing movement in this episode as I shine a spotlight on the transformative Dance for Parkinson's program. I'll explore the profound impact of rhythmic expression on physical and emotional well-being, and how this program is fostering a community of resilience and hope. Links: Dance for P…

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Confidence and Healing through Diverse and Inclusive Dance with The Dancing Life Coach™ P. Valerie Dauphin 1:11:40

8M ago1:11:40

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 22. P. Valerie Dauphin is a healing-centered, trauma-informed Life-Mindset-Embodiment Coach (aka The Dancing Life Coach™), Author, and Founder of Feel Good Kick Ass™, where she coaches clients on fulfilling their dreams, desires, goals, and life vision. Valerie has a background as a dance educator of mostly African a…

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Everyone's a Superstar: Marissa Klein and Her Journey with Groove 32:21

9M ago32:21

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 21. Join us in this uplifting episode as we sit down with Marissa Klein, a passionate advocate for Groove, the dance movement that celebrates being unique and united. Marissa shares her love for Groove, highlighting how the practice allows her to express her unique self while fostering a sense of belonging within the…

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Harmony in Movement: Dani Nóbrega's Journey from Ballroom to Spreading the World Groove Movement 37:36

9M ago37:36

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 20. Join me for an enchanting episode of Dani Nóbrega's life, from her early days as a ballroom and Latin dancer to helping to build the World Groove Movement with Misty Tripoli. Discover Dani's extraordinary journey, marked by a fusion of dance, alternative education, and holistic healing. In this conversation, Dani…

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From Dance to Code: Luis Gomez's Journey of Expression and Transformation 37:30

9M ago37:30

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 19. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Luis Gomez. From discovering his passion for dance as a teenager to completing a college program and touring with a semi-professional group, Luis's journey took an unexpected turn when the challenges of Covid led him to pivot towards software development. Join us as Lu…

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Chakradance: Awakening the Energy Within through Movement 12:20

10M ago12:20

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 18. Learn about the vibrant world of Chakradance in this episode as I explore the transformative power of movement and energy alignment. Chakradance is not just a dance practice; it's a sacred journey through the body's energy centers, combining dance, music, and mindfulness to facilitate healing and self-discovery. …

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JourneyDance™: A Path to Self Discovery Through Intuitive Movement 10:02

10M ago10:02

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 17. Explore the world of JourneyDance - a transformative movement practice that fuses improvisational dance, yoga, ritual, theater, shamanism, and the inspiring rhythms of world dance. With bare feet connecting to the earth, JourneyDance is not just a dance, but a sacred ritual journey of physical and emotional trans…

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Exploring the Magic of Qoya: Weaving together dance, yoga and feminine embodiment 13:39

11M ago13:39

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 16. Join me in this episode as I dive into the transformative world of Qoya. In this review, I'll explore the impact of this unique movement practice that weaves together dance, yoga, and feminine embodiment. The episode provides a glimpse into how Qoya empowers individuals to reconnect with their true selves, honor …

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Elevating Life's Canvas: Kundalini Yoga and Art with Pippa Browne 46:53

11M ago46:53

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 15. In this insightful episode, we journey through the dynamic and creative life of Pippa Browne, a Kundalini yoga teacher and artist. Pippa's story begins with an intriguing twist: she didn't initially warm up to Kundalini yoga, but the chanting portion's transformative impact ignited her curiosity. Discover how thi…

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Harmonizing Life's Groove: From Performer to Psychotherapist with Florence MacGregor 39:31

11M ago39:31

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 14. In this episode, we journey through the many inspired chapters of Florence MacGregor's life, from her professional career as a performer to her roles as a devoted mom, yoga instructor, groove facilitator, and now, a psychotherapist. Discover how Florence's transformative path led her through various stages, with …

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Skating Through the Ages: A Lifelong Journey in Figure Skating with Esther Horwich 31:22

12M ago31:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 13: Join me for an inspiring episode as we hit the ice with Esther Horwich, an enthusiastic figure skater who embarked on her journey at a young age. Esther's story is a testament to the enduring power of dedication and love for a sport that has been a part of her life for over fifty years. From her beginnings to fou…

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Unlocking Vitality: The Power of Essentrics - A Personal Journey 18:38

12M ago18:38

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 12: In this episode, I delve into the world of Essentrics, a dynamic fitness program developed by Miranda and Sahra Esmond-White, known for its transformative impact on flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Join me as we embark on a personal journey of discovery, where you'll hear firsthand about my experien…

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Dancing through Life: Nia Movement with Alba Wejebe 51:24

12M ago51:24

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 11: In this episode, Alba and I discuss her rich and rhythmic journey growing up in a Cuban family immersed in the vibrant tapestry of music. Shy as a child, she started dance lessons in her early teens and movement has continued to be her voice and her offering to her students. Explore the world of Nia, a form that …

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Grooving to Wholeness: Dance, Wellness and Embracing World Groove with Deb Powell 50:37

1y ago50:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 10: Join me to hear Deb's incredible story of her lifelong love for dance, which intertwined with her personal wellness journey. From her study of naturopathy to igniting her passion for helping others become their best selves, Deb's journey is a testament to the transformative power of holistic wellness. Tune in as …

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Dance to Remember: West Coast Swing Dance for Joy and Brain Health with Morgana Rae 44:00

1y ago44:00

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 9: Join me to hear Morgana's story of starting her dance journey as a young ballerina, only to reconnect with her love of dance again through the delightful world of West Coast Swing alongside her husband Devin. Prompted by learning that partner dance was the number one tool in preventing and reversing dementia assoc…

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Grooving Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Inclusivity with Carissa Prati 45:46

1y ago45:46

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 8: Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Carissa Prati, a phenomenal individual who defied exclusion in the fitness world and found her empowerment through dance. Tune in to hear her heartfelt journey of navigating a world that often overlooked her due to her size, until she discovered the transformati…

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From Lifelong Love to Lasting Legacy: A Passion for Ice Skating and a Mission to Spread that Joy with Bonny Kellermann 43:36

1y ago43:36

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 7. Delve into a captivating tale of a lifelong affair with ice and artistry, as we dive into Bonny's story . From taking her first steps on the ice to gracefully gliding through the decades, Bonny's love for figure skating, ice dancing, and synchronized skating has been an enduring force. Now at 70+, she kindles that…

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From Love to Dance: Embracing Zumba and Salsa with a Beginner's Mind with Devin Wagener 36:50

1y ago36:50

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 6. In this engaging interview, we meet Devin Wagener who delved into the world of Zumba and Salsa, inspired by the love of his Argentinian wife. With no prior background in dance, he embarked on a journey of movement and rhythm. Discover how he found a warm and welcoming Salsa community that embraced his beginner's s…

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Recent adult skating news New season update 5:01

1y ago5:01

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Some skating and work updates, with a short story about customer service experience with long term parking. July 2023 adventure

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From Whale Sounds to Disco Beats: A Happy Sweat Journey through Dance with Margaret Rung 33:20

1y ago33:20

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 5. Step into the dance-filled memories of my sister and me as we embark on a heartwarming conversation about our childhood dance adventures. From creative dancing to whale sounds in our creative dance classes to Margaret taking study breaks on the disco dance floor with our brother Kevin, her laughter-filled journey …

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Joining the Blade Trade Team (novel excerpt)—Episode 203 19:53

1y ago19:53

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A brief excerpt from the manuscript of my novel about the rise and fall and rebirth of aggressive rollerblading.By Mikey Lynch

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From Discovery to Liberation: The Transformative Power of Ecstatic and Contact Dance for a Joyful Life with Anneli Virkhaus 47:01

1y ago47:01

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 4. Anneli Virkhaus is the owner of the High Vibes Healing in Monteagle, Tennessee. She is a sound healer, an energy healer, yoga teacher but she also offers ecstatic dance classes and has recently discovered Contact Dance. Listen to her amazing journey of discovering the importance of dance in her life for healing an…

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Scott Crawford Wheels Gold Coast Beach Path And The Barbie Movie—Episode 202 9:58

1y ago9:58

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A brief chat about a few things: getting the new 50/50 Scott Crawford 58mm/88a wheels, the cultural influence of the Barbie movie and the pleasant surprise of seeing multiple rollerbladers by the beach on the Gold Coast.By Mikey Lynch

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From Health Challenges to Empowered Facilitator: A World Groove Journey of Resilience with Chelle Kersey 42:20

1y ago42:20

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 2. Today I am talking with Chelle Kersey, who is based in Melbourne, Australia. You'll learn about how health challenges led her to discover Body Groove™ on Demand. After falling in love with it and making it a daily routine for several years, she was encouraged to become a facilitator with the World Groove Movement.…

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Finding Bliss Through Dance: Unveiling the Joy of World Groove Movement with Lisa Rung 16:30

1y ago16:30

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 1. An overview of World Groove and Body Groove™ from my perspective as a participant and facilitator. If you love to dance, if you've been told you can't dance, don't have any rhythm, then give Groove a try. "United and Unique" is the tag line meaning that participants unite in a rhythm or step and add their own uniq…

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Embracing Self-Care: How World Groove and Self-Acceptance Led to Weight Loss with Karin McCleary 45:43

1y ago45:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 3: Today I am talking with Karin McCleary, who is based in New England. You'll learn about how Groove was a key component to transforming her health and learning to love and accept her body. You'll hear about her fascinating journey from falling in love with Groove to becoming a facilitator. Karin McCleary Informatio…

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Episode 000 Introduction to The Happy Sweat Life Podcast 1:27

1y ago1:27

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Send us a Text Message. Tired of boring exercise? Want to find exercise you might actually look forward to doing? Join me as I interview people who have found dance based exercise they love. And if you don't think you can dance, come found out the myriad of options that will meet you where you are at, whether you have two left feet or no rhythm! Su…

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Adapt Brand YouTube Channel, Superveloce and Other 2023 News—Episode 201 1:03:30

1y ago1:03:30

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A long interview with Adapt Brand founder and co-owner Pieter Wijnant about his own skating, their new experiments with their YouTube channel, the Superveloce aggressive skate and other new contributions to their 2023 product lineup.By Mikey Lynch

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Recap one year anniversary back as adult figure skater 5:03

1+ y ago5:03

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Recapping my one year anniversary back as an adult figure skater

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Skating With My Daughter, Lunchtime Sessions With Skate Geezers And Good Socks—Episode 200 13:21

1+ y ago13:21

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Episode 200! And 6 years of Mad Beef Rollerblading Podcast! Wow.This episode is just a casual chat about driveway p-rail summer sessions with my teenage daughter, lunchtime skatepark sessions with some random middle-aged skate geezer and the joy of good socks.By Mikey Lynch

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Ice Skating In Anna Karenina By Leo Tolstoy—Episode 199 15:18

1+ y ago15:18

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It's rare to find mentions of action sports and skating sports in literature... much rarer to have extended sequences. I started my first read of Anna Karenina this year and was stoked to come across this scene, early in the book.By Mikey Lynch

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Baggy Dickies Pants—Episode 198 5:16

2y ago5:16

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I just bought some chocolate brown extra loose Dickies pants. 90s fashion is back in, and that means baggy trousers are back!———Some published excerpts from my yet-to-be-published rollerblading novel can be read online at:'Shane's Castration' — overland.org.au/previous-issues/i…hanes-castration/'Pilonidal Cyst' (to come online later in April 2022) …

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ISU 58th Ordinary Congress 2022 Special - interviews with outgoing President Jan Dijkma, incoming President Jae Youl Kim, and Ashley Arthingal, ISU co-ordinator of the new World Ice Skating Day 31:41

2y ago31:41

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Welcome to a special episode of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you after the ISU 58th Ordinary Congress 2022 in Phuket, Thailand. The pod features an in depth interview with the outgoing president of the ISU, Jan Dijkma of the Netherlands, and press conference highlights from his successor, Jae Youl Kim of the Republic of Korea. The pod covers…

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Vincent Zhou opens up about Beijing 2022 heartache and ISU World Figure Skating Championship redemption; ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships review with Isabeau Levito and Ilia Malinin 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast. This episode is an emotional one, featuring an in depth interview with USA's figure skating sensation Vincent Zhou. He opens up about his difficult Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, at which he tested positive for Covid-19 and had to withdraw from the Men's event. After struggling mentally …

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Adapt Brand 2022 Line Conversation With Pieter Wijnant—Episode 197 1:09:07

2+ y ago1:09:07

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In this episode I talk with Pieter Wijnant from Adapt Branch about their 2022 line, including new logo, Adrian Deck Brutale and GTO pro skates, new removable heel liner piece, changes to the Symetrics flat and Quattro frames and the soon-to-be-annouced Superleggera SP model.Check out the Adapt Brand website for more information (adaptbrand.com)The …

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ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships review, with Charles Hamelin, Shaoang Liu, Xandra Velzeboer, Pascal Dion, and Kim Boutin; ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships review, with Laurie ... 37:53

2+ y ago37:53

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast in which we reflect on two major events in Canada – the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Montreal, and the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, which took place in Hamilton. We hear from some of Short Track Speed Skating’s biggest stars: Canada’s Charles Hamelin, …

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World Figure Skating Championships review with Mark Hanretty; Speed Skating review with Nils van der Poel and Irene Schouten; ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships preview with Jordan Pierre ... 47:14

2+ y ago47:14

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast – with a huge amount to talk about across all three disciplines! We are joined by skating commentator (and star of Dancing on Ice), Mark Hanretty, to discuss all the highlights of Montpellier 2022. From the homeland heroes, Guillaume Cizeron and Gabriella Papadakis in the ice dance, through t…

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New adult goals..get back on the ice 3:03

2+ y ago3:03

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This series is going to describe my adventures getting back onto the ice as an adult skater potentially doing competitive adult figure skating... Let's get Jumping

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Interview with ISU President Jan Dijkema about Beijing 2022, doping, Ukraine and the future for skating; ISU World Speed Skating Championships 2022 review with Irene Schouten and Nils van der Poel; Junior ... 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

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Welcome to the latest edition of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you by the International Skating Union. In this episode we feature an in depth interview with the ISU President, Jan Dijkema, covering a wide range of topics, from Beijing 2022, recent doping cases, Ukraine and the future for skating. There is a review of the ISU World Speed Skati…

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Beijing 2022 Special, Part Three: Figure Skating review, Speed Skating with Thomas Krol, Irene Schouten, Brittany Bowe and Bart Swings, Short Track with Pascal Dion, Jordan Pierre-Gilles, Arianna Fontana ... 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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Hello and a huge welcome to the last of three episodes of The Ice Skating Podcast recorded at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games! We are looking back at the Figure Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track, including interviews with Thomas Krol, Irene Schouten, Brittany Bowe and Bart Swings from the oval, and Short Track chats with Pascal Dion, Jor…

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How Rollerblading Has Changed Over The Last Few Years And What That Means For Whats Next—Episode 196 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

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In this episode I reflect on the ways I perceive the wider rollerblading culture to have changed over the last few years and what this might mean for what's next.By Mikey Lynch

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Beijing 2022: Figure Skating interviews: Nathan Chen, Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron; Short Track with Suzanne Schulting and Shaoang Liu; Speed Skating with Erin Jackson, Nils van der Poel ... 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

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Welcome to the second of our special Beijing 2022 episodes of The Ice Skating Podcast - brought to you live from China. We are approaching the final straight of the Olympic Winter Games and have already seen some career-defining performances. The Rocket Man Nathan Chen has secured his legacy, winning his first Olympic gold, and he tells us all abou…

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Beijing 2022 Special: team event with Madison Chock/ Evan Bates and Misato Komatsubara/ Tim Koleto; Speed Skating with Ireen Wust, Nils van der Poel, Irene Schouten and Kjeld Nuis; Short Track with Arianna ... 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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Welcome to The Ice Skating Podcast, brought to you live from the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games! We've had some of the greatest skating of all time already at these Olympic Games, from Nathan Chen and Kamila Valieva in the Figure Skating, to Ireen Wust and Nils van der Poel in the Speed Skating, and Arianna Fontana and Ren Ziwei in the Short Tra…

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Big Wheel Blading (novel Excerpt) - Episode 195 7:38

2+ y ago7:38

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In this episode I share an excerpt from a recently completed novel about rollerblading, for which I am currently seeking literary representation or a publisher.This excerpt describes the experience of big wheel blading.By Mikey Lynch

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Beijing 2022 Preview: Mark Hanretty on Figure Skating; Valerie Maltais on Speed Skating and Short Track 38:15

2+ y ago38:15

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Beijing 2022 Preview: Mark Hanretty on Figure Skating; Valerie Maltais on Speed Skating and Short Track Welcome to the latest episode of The Ice Skating Podcast – with the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games just three days away! On this pod we are joined by the marvellous ISU commentator Mark Hanretty, who offers up a razor-s…

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Figure skating: ISU European Championships review with Loena Hendrickx, ISU Four Continents review with Junhwan Cha and Mai Mihara; Douwe de Vries previews Beijing Speed Skating; Nathalie Lambert previews ... 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

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Welcome to episode two of the 2022 series of The Ice Skating Podcast, brought by the International Skating Union. We're just a handful of days away from the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games – and have got some top analysts on the show to run the rule over the competitors. In Figure Skating, we will be bringing you news from the ISU European Champi…

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Putting Together A Line Is A Different Type Of Skating—Episode 194 8:29

2+ y ago8:29

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In this episode I chat a bit about how spending a skate session working toward a skating run, rather than just mucking around or learning new tricks, is a different kind of session.By Mikey Lynch

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