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The Rocker Skating Podcast

The Rocker Skating Podcast
Figure Skating
Olympics
Ice Dance
Kaori Sakamoto
Junior Grand Prix
Milan Olympics
Amber Glenn
Men's Figure Skating
Cup Of China
Pairs Skating
Alyssa Liu
Grand Prix
Grand Prix De France
Women's Figure Skating
Japan Nationals
Ilia Malinin
Skate America
NHK Trophy
Finlandia Trophy
Junior Grand Prix Final

The Rocker Skating Podcast brings you real-time, quality figure skating analysis from unapologetic skating nerds who live and breathe the sport. Hosted by insiders Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis, we serve up sharp, smart commentary the moment the blades leave the ice. Just the insight you crave—whether you're a superfan or just skate-curious. Tune in for fast takes, fierce opinions, and the kind o... more

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And all of a sudden, we are heading into our third Grand Prix of the season. Cup of China will feature the largest number of AIN athletes from Russia. Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova), Evgeni Semenenko, and Anastasia Mishina / Aleksandr Galliamov will be... more

After a sometimes fabulous and sometimes frustrating weekend of skating at 2026 Skate Canada International, Michelle joins Jackie to talk through what we learned in Kelowna this week.Mao Shimada, Kevin Aymoz, Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud, and Lilah Fea... more

Jackie recaps the second (and very long) day of competition at 2026 Skate Canada International. The men and pairs got their podiums, and the women and dance set us up for an exciting final day tomorrow

The first day of the 2026 Skate Canada International is complete. Jackie has his quick recap and reactions from the men's and pairs short program and look ahead to Day 2

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Recent Guests

Emilea Zingas
U.S. ice dancer and World bronze medalist
Episode: [VIDEO] Interview with Emilea Zingas / Vadym Kolesnik
Vadym Kolesnik
U.S. ice dancer and World bronze medalist
Episode: [VIDEO] Interview with Emilea Zingas / Vadym Kolesnik
Danielle Earl
Photography partner and photographer for Skate Canada and major international events
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Episode: [VIDEO] Unboxing Season Retrospective 25/26 book with Danielle Earl: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview
Mark Hanretty
Commentator and former skater, frequent Junior Grand Prix host and commentator
The Rocker Skating Podcast guest
Episode: Interview with Mark Hanretty
Riku Miura
Olympic pair skater, part of Miura/Kihara
Miura/Kihara
Episode: Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam
Ryuichi Kihara
Olympic pair skater, part of Miura/Kihara
Miura/Kihara
Episode: Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam
Kaitlyn Weaver
Choreographer, Destiny creative lead
Destiny show
Episode: Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam
Mitch Islam
Choreographer, Destiny creative lead
Destiny show
Episode: Interview with Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara, with special guests Kaitlyn Weaver and Mitch Islam
Jacob Sanchez
US national team skater; interviewee for episode
United States
Episode: Kinoshita Group Cup preview, Jacob Sanchez interview, and Ukraine contests AIN eligibility

Hosts

Jackie Wong
Figure skating analyst, commentator and creator of Rocker Skating
Michelle Ellis
Figure skating analyst and commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Love It!

    Jackie and Michelle are the best figure-skating nerds out there! It’s hard to describe, but the podcast feels like figure-skating therapy and I show-up every Sun night. Thanks, Jackie, for everything you do for fans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    julie777779999999
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hanretty so lame

    Great podcast….odious guest - Hanretty on sexual assault allegations: basically “two sides” ..compared Gabby’s trauma to “Beckham” family feud. So..good people on both sides, eh?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    July J. Johnson
    United States9 months ago
  • Perfect for the figure skating nerd

    Figure skating, as a judged sport, can be sometimes be inscrutable in its scoring. Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis provide clear-eyed, detailed commentary, doing deep-dives into the rules, each skater’s techniques and programs. They pull back the veil and provide context on the trajectory of the skaters’ careers, the different countries’ federations, and the current competitive field. It’s great in this lead-up to the Olympics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Men are Menning
    United Statesa year ago
  • Reed and Ambrulevicius interview

    Loved Jackie’s interview with Allison and Saul, my favorite ice dance team and the best performers in this past weekend’s 2025 Grand Prix Finals in their rhythm and their free. Bravo them and bravo Rocker Ppd !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EdgarPW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dynamic Duo

    I have always appreciated Jackie’s commentary and find it really soothing to listen to his analysis. But now I also enjoy Michelle so much!! I went back to listen to her four part dance lore and she is so funny and a joy to learn from. So grateful for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meownisota
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The concise analysis and coverage of competitions make the episodes appealing to dedicated skating fans.
Some listeners want clearer context when discussing sensitive or controversial stories.
Fans value detailed explanations of skating technique, rules, scoring and athletes' career context.
Listeners praise Jackie and Michelle's rapport, describing the commentary as engaging, funny and comforting.
A listener notes that frequent verbal acknowledgments during conversation can be distracting.

Chart Rankings

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#32
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Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#43
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#18
France/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#18
Germany/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#33
Italy/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Budapest Trophy took us for a trip + Rocker Skating live Q&A
Q: How can one get better at identifying steps and turns in real time?
Wong recommends learning one turn at a time and watching for it repeatedly. Three turns are a useful starting point because they are common and often easier to spot.
Budapest Trophy took us for a trip + Rocker Skating live Q&A
Q: Are the Grand Prix entries and the alternates list locked? Will there be more changes?
The entries are not locked. When a withdrawal opens a place, it generally goes to the highest eligible skater on the alternates list, though a host federation may fill a withdrawal from its own country with a qualifying host pick.
[VIDEO] Interview with Emilea Zingas / Vadym Kolesnik
Q: How did your free dance to Boléro come together?
They began improvising when Boléro came on during a music search, then developed the program through extensive revisions and a recomposition that combines traditional elements with a more unusual middle section.
[VIDEO] Interview with Emilea Zingas / Vadym Kolesnik
Q: What were your biggest memories from the Olympics?
Emilea describes the Games as the most amazing month of her life, says the experience surpassed her expectations, and recalls learning to settle their nerves and enjoy competing.
Interview with Mark Hanretty
Q: How do you approach researching and preparing for each event to ensure accuracy and depth?
I gather the ISU bios for every skater, reach out personally to learn their stories, and compile notes from coaches and choreographers to present a fuller picture beyond just results.

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Timely figure skating coverage pairs competition recaps and previews with detailed analysis of performances, scoring, technique, choreography and the rules behind results. Regular hosts Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis bring insider knowledge and lively, often humorous commentary, weighing judging decisions and tracking skaters' form and careers across women's, men's, pairs and ice dance events. Episodes also cover skating news, junior and Challenger competitions, and occasional connections to Dancing with the Stars. Interviews with skaters add first-person perspectives on training, program choices, injuries and competitive ambitions. The mix of fast event reactions, technical explanation and sport-wide context suits dedicated fans who want t... more

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2. Vadym Kolesnik
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4. Mark Hanretty
5. Riku Miura
6. Ryuichi Kihara
7. Kaitlyn Weaver
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