Interview - Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha at Finlandia Trophy

Zachary: In the Free, I looked at some pictures of Queen and I talked with the guy making the costumes. I said I wanted thunder, and some details so when people see me they see that I’m doing Queen.

I saw the lightning and thought it would be Flash Gordon!

Zachary: You know what - that’s because of the circle! If there was no circle and only the thunder it would be easier. I might take it off because of that reason, you’re not the only one who said that.

We'll see by Rostelecom [Cup] then if the circle is gone.

Zachary: Yes!

Interview - Betina Popova and Sergey Mozgov at Finlandia Trophy 2019

You've mentioned before that you improvise a lot as you develop your programs. Is that happening still?

Betina: Yes! I can't say it's my problem, but it's a problem for Sergey! [Laughs]

Sergey: A little bit - but now it's less!

Betina: Yes, now it's less because we have a lot of movements in the program so I can relax and go "Okay, I don't need to surprise you!" [Laughs]

Interview - Shiyue Wang and Xinyu Liu at Finlandia Trophy 2019

Shiyue: She said "Oh, I have some ideas. Maybe you can do Charlie Chaplin and you can wear exactly the same costumes. That would be fun!" But in the beginning, [Xinyu] didn't really like the funny style.

Xinyu: Yeah, I don't like the funny style. Before in these 12 years that we've skated together, we've never skated in a funny style.

Shiyue: Yeah, because he likes cool [styles].

[All laugh]

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Episode 38 - JGP Croatia Cup and Egna-Neumarkt - Transcript

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Kite: Alysa actually has quite a bit of an edge on base value, so combined base value for both programs is a 109 for Alyssa currently, and 103.12 for Kamila, but Kamila can definitely make up that difference because she gets the superior GOE and PCS rightfully so if both are clean - this is all if both are clean.

Evie: Is Alysa's technical content, that 109, includes if she does the triple axel in the short or no?

Kite: Yeah. This is with the triple Axel-triple toe in the short. [Evie: Okay] That's what she did in Poland.

Evie: Yeah, so that is the heart attack number. The 109 is the heart attack number.

Kite: Yes, absolutely the heart attack number.

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Episode 37 - Autumn Classic International, Lombardia Trophy, US Classic and Nepela Memorial - Transcript

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Gina: It is also quite demanding to go up to Seniors because a lot of Juniors will see that as an opportunity to improve their technical content, but they do also have to get out of the habit of being "Junior-ish" in their presentation. I think that would be a good reason to keep a program, so that you can mature it.

Lae: Like cheese. [Hosts laugh].

Karly: A good program is like cheese.

Lae: Yes, it needs time and loving care.

Interview - Camden Pulkinen at An Evening with Champions

In advance of his Senior Grand Prix debut, 2018 US Junior Men’s champion and two-time Junior Grand Prix Final competitor Camden Pulkinen took the time to chat with us after An Evening With Champions, an annual Harvard University-run ice show that benefits The Jimmy Fund. Read all about Camden’s perspective on the upcoming season, what he hopes to convey with his skating, and his friendships with skaters from all over the world in the interview below!

Interview - Karen Chen at Evening with Champions

Interview - Karen Chen at Evening with Champions

After a season away from competition, 2017 US champion and 2018 Olympian Karen Chen is returning to the international stage with her first Grand Prix assignment, Skate America, in just two weeks. We sat down with her to discuss the changes she’s made in the past year -- including enrolling as a full-time student at Cornell University -- and what she hopes to take from her early-season competition experience heading into the Grand Prix series. Read all about it in the interview below!

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Ravings from the Rink: Autumn Classic International 2019

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Ravings from the Rink: Autumn Classic International 2019

This is my third year in a row attending ACI and coming here has genuinely become one of my favorite traditions in my own life as a skating fan, from the sleep-deprived crafting shenanigans to the relaxed vibe, thrilling and deep field debuting their programs, and the chance to see so many beloved friends and make new ones.

Episode 36 - JGP Riga Cup, Chelyabinsk, and Baltic Cup - Transcript

Kite: …When I heard he was skating to Andrew Lloyd Webber, I was like oh, here we go again, and then it wasn't Phantom of the Opera. [Evie laughs.] I was so pleasantly surprised. I was like wow I almost forgot he had other music, that wasn't Phantom of the Opera [Hosts laugh.] because that's all that skaters ever skate to.

Evie: Skaters are finally delving into the extended catalog of Andrew Lloyd Webber [Sam laughs.]

Sam: We get Phantom. We get “Memories” from Cats.

Evie: Honestly, where is the Andrew Lloyd Webber School of Rock program already.

Sam: Give us some Jesus Christ Superstar, bring that back.

Kite: Only if there's the bright yellow pants. It has to be skated to in like banana pants.

Sam: Yes. Yellow pants are required.

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Lake Placid Field Guide

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Lake Placid Field Guide

Come for the children, stay for the sparkles and the top-notch twizzles: The Junior Grand Prix made its second stop in Lake Placid, New York, this past August. Read about our stories while we were there, and, near the end, you can find yourself some tips on how to survive a competition in Lake Placid.