The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

By Kim DunawaySports

The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast episodes

August 28 News Update: Alysa Liu & Deanna Stellato
In this episode, I discuss big news in Figure Skating including Deanna's new partnership, Alysa's break, and will a member of Team USA be on Dancing with the Stars?
22 min
June 23 Offseason Updates
Offseason Updates: Canadian Ice Dance, Rule Changes, and how did I forget Skate America Women?
In this episode, Kim Dunaway discusses recent figure skating rule changes, upcoming competitions, and Canadian ice dance partnerships, providing insights into how these developments impact the sport.
33 min
June 20 2026 Grand Prix Assignments
The 2026 ISU Grand Prix assignments are out, and I’m breaking down the biggest matchups, surprise placements, and early Grand Prix Final contenders across women, men, pairs, and ice dance.

45 min
June 08 Legends of Women's Figure Skating w/Maura Sullivan Hill
In this episode, Kim interviews Maura Sullivan Hill about her book 'Legends of Women's Figure Skating.' They discuss the criteria for selecting skating legends, the evolution of the sport, iconic performances, and the importance of diversity and longevity in figure skating.

1 hr 4 min
June 03 Offseason Ice Dance/Pairs Update
In this episode, Kim discusses the new partnership of Marjorie Lajoie & Jean Luc Baker plus some additional updates during this busy pairs offseason.
14 min
May 19 Pairs on Fire: Splits, Retirements, and Musical Chairs
In this episode, Kim provides her thoughts on the recent upheavals in figure skating pairs, including retirements, splits, and new partnerships, with insights into the implications for the upcoming season.
21 min
May 19 25-26 Season's Best: Women
In this episode, Kim completes her season's best list with her top women's figure skating programs of the 2025-26 season. Kim recounts the season's trends, notable skaters, and memorable moments that defined the women's discipline.
30 min
May 11 25-26 Season's Best: Men
In this episode, Kim wraps up the 2025-26 season in men's skating. She counts down her top 10 men's figure skating programs of the 2025-26 season.

28 min
May 11 Canadian Ice Dance Turmoil
This episode explores the tumultuous off-season in Canadian ice dance, including team splits, potential new pairings, and the will they/won't they retire.

14 min
May 06 25-26 Season's Best: Pairs
In this episode, Kim wraps up the 2025-26 season in Pairs by ranking her top 10 programs and teams from this season. Follow the podcast on Blue Sky, X, Instagram, YouTube, and Threads @iceskatepodcast
31 min

About The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

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Figure Skating podcast for competition recaps. Hosted by Figure skating superfan Kim Dunaway. Coverage of all four disciplines with a special love for ice dance and pair skating.