Olympic champion Scott Hamilton joins the podcast to discuss his new docuseries on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN), 'Scott Hamilton Today,' and shares his thoughts on American phenom Nathan Chen. Then, Valentina Marchei and Ondřej Hotárek of Italy talk about the serendipitous way their partnership started and how challenging it is to compete in the pairs discipline today.

Host Nick McCarvel, Jackie Wong of RockerSkating.com and Nick Zaccardi of NBC OlympicTalk review the 2016-17 season and look at the major storylines in skating heading into the Olympic year. (This episode was recorded live at MLBAM studios on Monday, May 1.)

On this week's Ice Talk, we've got a couple of guests who bring unique perspectives on the world of figure skating. First, Tara Modlin, the president of Fireworks Sports and Entertainment, talks about how she got started in the talent management industry and what it was like representing Johnny Weir. Then, former 'Project Runway' contestant Sam Donovan shares some figure skating fashion do's and don'ts and runs down some of his favorite -- and least favorite -- costumes from this past season.

Following the announcement of Mao Asada's retirement from competition, host Jackie Wong and journalist Philip Hersh discuss the Japanese skater's legacy and the impact she made on the sport. Then, U.S. pairs skaters Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc share the story of how they teamed up and talk about how quickly they've gelled in the 10 months they've been skating together.

U.S. champion Karen Chen talked to icenetwork about dealing with the pressure of competing at the pre-Olympic year world championships and the impact mentor Kristi Yamaguchi has had on her skating. Then, coach Kori Ade joined the podcast to recount how she got her start in the profession and detail the methods she uses to motivate her athletes.

Ice dancer and commentator Charlie White and Ice Talk host Jackie Wong dissect all the competition from the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships and choose their favorite moments from the week that was. Then, one of the most popular skaters in the sport today, Misha Ge, stops by to discuss his future plans and what it's like being coached by his parents.

In the last of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, icenetwork contributor Lynn Rutherford helps host Jackie Wong break down the ladies and dance competitions in Helsinki. Then, U.S. bronze medalist Jason Brown joins the podcast to talk about his programs this season and how he's fought through injury to put out performances he can be proud of.

In the third of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, Olympic champion and NBC commentator Tara Lipinski offers her take on the U.S. ladies who will be competing in Helsinki and opines on the current state of figure skating. Then, Ashley Wagner joins the podcast to reminisce about her first experience at worlds and explain what she needs to do to help the U.S. secure three ladies spots at next year's Olympic Games.

In the second of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, icenetwork contributor John Coughlin joins host Jackie Wong to look at the top men and pairs that will be vying for medals in Helsinki. Then, two-time defending world champions Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada talk about the ups and downs they've experienced this season and how they've changed their strategy to find the motivation they need heading into the competition next week.

In the first of our four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, Kiira Korpi of Finland, who's serving as an ambassador for the event, reflects on her career and reveals what she's been up to since retiring two years ago. U.S. ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue join the podcast to talk about how their skating has grown since moving to Montreal and what their goals are for the competition in Helsinki.