The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

Recap of the men's event at Skate America 2024.

Recap of the very competitive women's event at Skate America 2024.

Recap of Budapest Trophy 2024 and predictions for Skate America 2024.

Recap of all four disciplines at the 2024 Nebelhorn Trophy held September 19-21, 2024. Follow The Cutting Edge on X & Instagram @iceskatepodcast, thanks for listening!