This Week in Skating Podcast

In this episode, Daphne and Gina are joined by A Divine Sport editor Claire Cloutier to preview the Grand Prix Series, which kicks off this week in Angers, France.

For more on the Grand Prix Series: https://isu-skating.com/en/figure-skating/events/isu-grand-prix/

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In this episode, Gina explains what the Grand Prix Series is for the new skating fans who may be watching the Grand Prix Series for the first time.

This Week in Skating's Grand Prix Series Preview episode comes out on Tuesday!

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In this episode, Daphne and Gina welcome back 2026 Olympians Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko to This Week in Skating. Christina and Anthony talk about the 2026 Olympic season, performing with Stars on Ice and the new season.

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October is Photographer Appreciation Month, so in this episode, Daphne talks with fellow skating photographers Melanie Heaney and Danielle Earl about how they got into skating photography and the things they have learned about the field throughout the years.

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2026 U.S. pewter medalist and World competitor Jacob Sanchez.

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2024 U.S. bronze medalists and World competitors Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez.

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This interview discusses bullying, mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. 

In this episode, Daphne and Gina are joined by two-time Canadian bronze medalist Paul Ayer. Last week, Paul shared his story with Skate Canada about overcoming bullying, stigma, mental health and thoughts of suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada to connect with the Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7.  

To reach the Kid’s Help Phone text CONNECT to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868, available 24/7. 



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In this episode, Daphne and Gina discuss the top news items as well as chat about the first three Junior Grand Prix events, Kinoshita Group Cup and Bolero Cup.

Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/09/show-notes-sept-8-2026/

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This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.

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In this week's episode, Gina recaps the five newsmakers of the week, which includes news on Alysa Liu's future plans, Deanna Stellato-Dudek's new partnership, French Masters, U.S. Figure Skating's fashion event and Summer Sizzler and more. Plus, you'll hear from some of the skaters who attended the fashion event this past week.

Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/08/show-notes-sept-1-2026/

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In the Season 5 Premiere of This Week in Skating, Daphne, Gina and Matteo talk about the off-season and share their early thoughts on the start of the new Olympic quad.

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