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.