It's our first episode of 2026, and we're preparing for US Nationals — which will be held in our home city of St. Louis! We preview the upcoming competition with a laser focus on the biggest stakes: who will represent the USA at the Olympics. From virtually guaranteed locks like Ilia Malinin, Chock & Bates, and Alysa Liu, to the uncertainty around the pairs and additional dance spots, there's so much to be excited—and anxious—about.

We also cover the results of this past weekend's Korean Nationals, including Olympics selections for Junhwan Cha, Haein Lee, and Jia Shin.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro 00:04:17 Women's Competition Preview 00:20:50 Ice Dance Competition 00:35:55 Men's Competition 00:48:56 Pairs Competition 01:00:50 Korean Nationals Results 01:10:22 Wrap-Up