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This Week in Skating Podcast

TWIS
Figure Skating
Olympics
Junior Grand Prix
Amber Glenn
Ilya Malinin
Ice Dance
Skate America
ISU
Olympic Games
Alyssa Liu
Team USA
Skate Canada
World Championships
European Championships
Lake Placid
2026 Winter Olympics
Stars On Ice
Yuma Kagiyama
Cup Of China
Mental Health

This Week in Skating is a weekly podcast highlighting the latest figure skating news and event information as well as publishing interviews with athletes, coaches and officials.

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Latest Episodes

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 th... more

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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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This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a coo... more

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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 Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backm... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Carreira
Figure skater, Olympic athlete
U.S. Olympic team member
Episode: This Week in Skating / 2026 Interview with Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko
Anthony Ponomarenko
Figure skater, Olympic athlete
U.S. Olympic team member
Episode: This Week in Skating / 2026 Interview with Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko
Melanie Heaney
Photographer focusing on skating, co-host of IDC
Danielle Earl Photography / Melanie Heaney Photography
Episode: This Week in Skating / Framing the Future: A Skating Photography Roundtable
Danielle Earl
Photographer focusing on skating, co-host of IDC
Danielle Earl Photography and Event Media
Episode: This Week in Skating / Framing the Future: A Skating Photography Roundtable
Jacob Sanchez
2026 US Pewter Medalist, World Competitor, Diversify Ice Ambassador
Diversify Ice
Episode: This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Jacob Sanchez
Valentina Plazas
2024 US Bronze Medalist and World Competitor in pairs
United States Figure Skating
Episode: This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez
Maximiliano Fernandez
2024 US Bronze Medalist and World Competitor in pairs
United States Figure Skating
Episode: This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez
Paul Ayer
Canadian ice dancer; two-time Canadian national bronze medalist; world competitor; advocate on bullying and mental health
Skate Canada
Episode: This Week in Skating / Interview with Paul Ayer
Ivan Righini
Retired Italian competitive figure skater; choreographer and coach
Independent
Episode: This Week in Skating / Interview with Ivan Righini

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Stop whining!

    Can we get through an episode without all the complaining??!! Especially from Gina. I like to listen to the news and the insight but just cut all the whining. One of the episodes had 20 min of complaining before we got to real content. Sorry but the world does not just revolve around you…..

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    3
    FGskatfan
    United States4 months ago
  • The best way to catch up on skating news

    Daphne, Gina, and Matteo do an excellent job recapping all the news and competitions of each week during the figure skating season. I always know I will be informed and up to date after listening each week! Before I started listening to TWIS, I felt like I would miss news and updates if I wasn’t constantly checking social media, but now I have TWIS to rely on! In addition to the weekly episodes, they do great interviews with folks from across the skating world in a variety of disciplines and rol... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M_K_SH
    United States2 years ago
  • Feedback

    I normally enjoy this podcast but recently there is a new host, Melanie the photographer who talks way too slow with lots of pauses. Feels like this messes up the cadence with the regular hosts and makes the podcast hard to listen to…..

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    3
    FGskatfan
    United States2 years ago
  • Please Rethink Your Ads!!! Really brings down the quality of the episodes!

    I absolute adore the team behind this podcast and have so much respect for their work. I fully support the idea of them being compensated/sponsored for the tremendous effort put into this podcast.

    But the ads in the episodes are horribly disrupting. There isn’t even an announcement for an ad break. It just pops in mid-sentence and worse yet, plays at 2-3 times the volume of the podcast. I’ve jumped while driving and listening due to the sudden burst of volume. Plus the ad content is 0% rel... more

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    4
    ladysasori888
    United States2 years ago
  • Not great.

    Hosts are not the most eloquent nor the most knowledgeable. But they mean well…

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    2
    Sffan23
    South Korea3 years ago

Listeners Say

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- The show's coverage is timely and well-curated, helping listeners stay up-to-date on season developments.
- The hosts provide clear skating news and interviews that are easy to follow for casual fans and insiders alike.
- Mixed opinions on cadence in some episodes, but overall strong for fans who want depth and show notes.
- Guests and interviews are a key strength, offering diverse perspectives from athletes to media figures.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Jacob Sanchez
Q: What challenges have you faced as a minority in figure skating?
I felt like the odd one out growing up, but surrounding supportive coaches and teammates helped me stay present and push for greater inclusion in the sport.
This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Jacob Sanchez
Q: How has being Hispanic influenced your skating and career?
Being Hispanic makes me feel part of a large family, motivates me to represent my culture on big stages, and drives me to inspire younger generations who share similar backgrounds.
This Week in Skating / Hispanic Heritage Month: Jacob Sanchez
Q: What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?
It means celebrating and being proud of being Hispanic, valuing family, and inviting others to celebrate with us, extending inclusion beyond bloodlines into the broader community.
This Week in Skating / Interview with Paul Ayer
Q: Did you ever feel like you needed to stop skating because the bullying was unbearable?
Yes, there were moments when the pressure and taunting made the thought occur; however, a memory of family and the potential impact on his brother helped him choose to continue, and he eventually sought help and found tools to cope.
This Week in Skating / Interview with Ivan Righini
Q: Well, since you're talking about choreography, I really want to know. I grew up dancing, and so I knew what it took to learn a dance and how our dance teacher would choreograph a dance.
Ivan explains that choreography is adaptive and collaborative, involving the coach, skater, and their musical choices. He emphasizes close observation of the skater, understanding their life and goals, and building a program that highlights their unique identity while integrating technical elements.

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What is This Week in Skating Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly round-up of figure skating news, event previews, and in-depth interviews with skaters, coaches, and officials. Episodes span policy changes at the ISU, Grand Prix and World Championship developments, partnerships and retirements in ice dance, and behind-the-scenes looks at touring life and coaching. A notable strength is the mix of timely news with accessible, interview-driven content that helps fans stay informed and see both the sport's big-picture shifts and personal journeys. The show also leans into show notes with links and context, which is handy for researchers or listeners who want deeper dives into specific topics like ISU governance or athlete welfare. While the format centers on skating, frequent guests from choreograph... more

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1. Christina Carreira
2. Anthony Ponomarenko
3. Melanie Heaney
4. Danielle Earl
5. Jacob Sanchez
6. Valentina Plazas
7. Maximiliano Fernandez
8. Paul Ayer

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