The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

In this episode, Kim discusses the results of the US National Championships in men's figure skating, highlighting Ilia Malinin's impressive performance and the surprise podium finishers. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming European Championships, discussing potential contenders and the stakes involved.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the women's event and ice dance at the US Nationals. The women's event was marked by a sold-out crowd and outstanding performances, particularly by Amber Glenn, who won her third consecutive national title. Alyssa Liu and Isabeau Levito also showcased their talents, while Brady Tennell bid farewell. The ice dance event saw Maddie and Evan make history, and the podcast concludes with a discussion on the NBC and Peacock coverage of the event.

Recap of the pairs event at 2026 US Figure Skating Championships. I break down each pair and explain why Shin/Nagy fell in the standings. I also give my thoughts on Alisa Efimova's citizenship pursuit.

SummaryIn this episode, Kimberly Joy previews the upcoming 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Canadian Championships, discussing the potential Olympic team members across various disciplines. She highlights the strong prospects for the U.S. women's team, the competitive landscape for the men's spots, pairs and ice dance. The conversation also touches on the Canadian championships, emphasizing key athletes to watch and the implications for Olympic selections.

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim celebrates 200 episodes by ranking the top 20 greatest women figure skaters of the last 35 years. Follow The Cutting Edge @iceskatepodcast on social media.