The Rocker Skating Podcast

It's time! News of the Week is here. If you missed it live, here's your chance to catch up, be in the know, and learn the latest with your twi best friends... Jackie and Michelle are on it.

What. A. Weekend. Jackie and Michelle are back to unpack every storyline from the 2025 Skate Canada International in Saskatoon — and the results did not disappoint. The women’s event delivered high drama as Japan’s powerhouse lineup — led by Mone Chiba and Ami Nakai — made a run at the sweep. In ice dance, Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier faced fierce competition in one of the deepest fields of the season. Over in the men’s event, the men reminded everyone why “The Menning” is real, while a few surprise performances kept things interesting. And in pairs, Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps and Minerva Fabienne Hase & Nikita Volodin turned the free skate into a nail-biter that brought the Saskatoon crowd to its feet. From standout moments to shocking slips, Jackie and Michelle break down it all — with insight, humor, and just enough chaos to match the energy of the ice.

Skate Canada International is here — and Jackie and Michelle are breaking down all the storylines heating up in Saskatoon.

Could we see a Japanese sweep in the women’s event, with Mone Chiba, Yuna Aoki, and Ami Nakai leading the charge?

How deep is the ice dance field, and can anyone challenge home favorites Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier? And in the men’s event, will Ilia Malinin extend his dominance — and how much will “Menning” will determine the podium?

And in pairs: Canadian champions Deanna Stellato‑Dudek & Maxime Deschamps go head-to-head with German rivals Minerva Fabienne Hase & Nikita Volodin for the top step.

It’s your full preview of one of the another exciting stop on the Grand Prix circuit, with Jackie and Michelle’s signature mix of insight, humor, and a dash of friendly debate.

It's the News of the Week...and it's a slow news week at that. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to discuss, like the Japanese qualifying season, and a new-but-familiar face on the Canadian women's scene! Jackie and Michelle take you through it all in another round of News of the Week.

Jackie and Michelle recap the 2025 Cup of China Grand Prix with standout performances from Shun Sato, Daniel Grassl, and Mikhail Shaidorov in the men’s field, a big U.S. showing by Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu, and ambitious skating from Rinka Watanabe. They also break down the return of Wenjing Sui & Cong Han, the gold-medal statement from Anastasiia Metelkina & Luka Berulava, and the continued ice dance dominance of Madison Chock & Evan Bates alongside a breakthrough medal for Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik — all while eyes are firmly locked on Olympic team spots.

The Grand Prix train rolls on to the second stop — and even Jackie and Michelle can’t quite figure this one out. Cup of China is serving up one of the most unpredictable lineups of the season, and no amount of spreadsheets can make sense of it.

From a chaotic men’s field that could go any direction, to wide-open women’s and pairs events, and a dance roster full of intrigue, this GP stop is pure mayhem in the best way. Michelle and Jackie try to make predictions, laugh their way through the madness, and brace for whatever surprises the weekend throws next.

Jackie and Michelle break down a packed week in the skating world — from a wave of unexpected withdrawals (and a few dramatic ones) to updates across the Grand Prix circuit. It’s a mix of disbelief, sympathy, and classic Rocker Skating laughs as they recap all the news from October 13–19.

It’s been a weekend — and Jackie and Michelle are feeling it. From wild men’s performances to standout ice dance moments, they break down everything that made Grand Prix France one of the most exciting (and chaotic) events in recent memory.

🎧 Join Jackie, Michelle, and Tara as they preview the 2025 Grand Prix de France at Angers IceParc, the first stop in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2025–26 season.

We’re talking all the top figure skaters:

• Women’s Singles: World Champion Kaori Sakamoto, rising stars Jia Shin and Young You, and who’s ready to steal the spotlight.

• Pairs: Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps attempt a historic backflip vs. Riku Miura & Ryuichi Kihara.

• Ice Dance: New team Fournier-Beaudry & Cizeron take on veterans Guignard & Fabbri and Fear & Gibson.

It’s a whirlwind week in figure skating as the Junior Grand Prix wraps up and the senior Grand Prix looms. Michelle and Jackie recap everything from the Tayside and Budapest Trophies to Georgia’s big sweep at the Trialeti Trophy — yes, the one with the Bronze Age-inspired cups. Plus, the latest on back-to-back competitors (hi, Jason Brown!) and how some rising U.S. pairs are suddenly making noise. All the skating, none of the scrolling. Listen along and tell us what you think will happen in France!