A Teen Talks Skating
Episodes
#100: 2025-2026 National Figure Skating Championship Reviews (Japan, France, Italy)
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Me talking deliriously for about 57 minutes about this crazy sport! Hello everyone! Welcome to episode 100 of A Teen Talks Skating Podcast, where I di...
#99: 2025-2026 Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Thoughts and Analyses!
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A good ranting episode! Hello everyone! Today I discuss my overall thoughts on the 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, including all six event...
#98: Nauseous in Nagoya: 2025-2026 Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating REVIEW
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Grand Prixs are over! Hallelujah! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. These are ...
#97: 2025-2026 Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating PREVIEW
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guys I know the competition is technically over but shhhh. Hello everyone! Today I preview the 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix Final, where the best skaters ...
#96: Happy in Helsinki: Finlandia Trophy 2025 REVIEW
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We made it! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the sixth and last event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating of the 2025-2026 Olympic season before t...
#95: Panicked in Lake Placid: Skate America 2025 REVIEW
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
12 hours of skating in 3 days was tiring but fun! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the fifth ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in ...
#94: Overjoyed in Osaka: NHK Trophy 2025 REVIEW
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This sport continues to make me cry...! Hello everyone! Today we arrive at the fourth stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in the 2025-2026 Ol...
#93: Scary Scoring in Saskatoon: Skate Canada 2025 REVIEW
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween arrives in November...? Hello everyone! Today we discuss the crazy results of the third stop on the 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skati...
#92: Calm Chaos in Chongqing: 2025 Cup of China REVIEW
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what? I'm sick again! Hello everyone! Today I struggle through my sickness to tell you about the results of the 2nd event of the ISU Grand P...
#91: Angry in Angers: 2025 Grand Prix de France REVIEW
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help what was that competition (especially ice dance). Hello everyone! Today we discuss the chaotic results of the first ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skat...
#90: CS Trialeti Trophy 2025 + Grand Prix Preview!
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let the chaos begin! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the CS Trialeti Trophy 2025, a new Challenger Series of Figure Skating event. We ...
#89: CS Denis Ten Memorial 2025 + A Conversation on Longevity
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mixed episode! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the CS Denis Ten Memorial 2025 with a few notable names! We also have a mini video es...
#88: Adventures in Europe: CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial and CS Nebelhorn Trophy 2025
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If only I were actually in Europe...! Hello everyone! Today we discuss two big figure competitions before the Grand Prixs begin: the CS Ondrej Nepela ...
#87: Last Train to Italy: Chinese Nebelhorn (Olympic Qualifying Competition 2025)
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Someone actually remembered to upload the episode on time! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the very important Chinese Nebelhorn (Olympic Qualifying C...
#86: The Mini Olympics: 2025 CS Lombardia Trophy + Olympic Qualifier Preview
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A crazy discussion in which my throat gets sorer and sorer. Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the 2025 CS Lombardia Trophy as well as a ...
#85: NYC to Osaka: CS John Nicks Pairs Challenge, CS Kinoshita Group Cup 2025
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling the figure skating world today! Hello everyone! Today we discuss two recent figure skating competitions: the CS John Nicks Pairs Challenge 2...
#84: Figure Skating Rivalries: Media PR or Reality?
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Me vs. You (the extreme edition). Hello everyone! Today we discuss the idea of the rivalry in figure skating. Why do they happen? Do the skaters reall...
#83: All the 2025 Summer Figure Skating Competitions You Gotta Know
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Count all the times I said "summer" in this episode. Hello everyone! Today we discuss all the major 2025 summer figure skating competitions,...
#82: How to Convert Your Friends into Figure Skating Fans 101
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch me go crazy with a sore throat. Hello everyone! Today we have a very ridiculous episode where I guide your friends into becoming figure skating ...
#81: CS Cranberry Cup 2025 + The Current State of American Figure Skating
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First competition of the figure skating season! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the crazy results of the CS Cranberry Cup 2025. We also detail the cu...
#80: The Olympic Figure Skating Season Begins! The Stories You Need to Know
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let the games begin! Hello everyone! Today we discuss how the Olympic figure skating season has officially begun. We talk about all the stories you ne...
#79: The Case for Synchronized Skating at the Olympics
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, there's a secret fifth figure skating discipline? Hello everyone! Today we discuss the amazing world of synchronized skating, another discip...
A Teen Talks Skating TRAILER
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hello, hello and welcome to ATTS podcast! My name is Vangogh, and I am your amazing teenage host with a messy life. Join me WEEKLY (every Satu...
#78: Every Figure Skating Music Warhorse, Explained
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Me going crazy over music! Hello everyone! Today I have a very quick rundown of every single figure skating music warhorse. What is it? Where do we he...
#77: Torvill and Dean: Legacy of Britain’s “Bolero” Ice Dancers
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Me ranting about Bolero for ten minutes! Hello everyone! Today we have an episode discussing the great career of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, t...
#76: Figure Skating’s Most Controversial Rule, The Age Minimum, Explained
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we discuss a very controversial rule here in figure skating: the change of the age minimum. Why did it happened? What are its ef...
#75: Romeo and Juliet: Forbidden Love and Figure Skating
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half this episode is me ranting about 4th of July fireworks... Hello everyone! Today we discuss and analyze a popular figure skating warhorse: Romeo a...
#74: Can Figure Skaters Do Quintuple Jumps?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My ultimate speculation mode! Hello everyone! Today is a video essay in which we investigate the question, "Can Figure Skaters Do Quintuple Jumps...
#73: Grand Prix Assignments, Unleashed! (Women and Pairs PREVIEW)
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help figure skating is so bad this next season. Hello everyone! Today we discuss the recently released ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating assignments fo...
#72: Grand Prix Assignments, Revealed! (Men and Ice Dance PREVIEW)
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch me go crazy over ice dance lol. Hello everyone! The 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating assignments have been released, so it's time ...
#71: Carmen from Germany: Katarina Witt’s Figure Skating Career
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back to the past we go! Hello everyone! Today we continue this series where I discuss, summarize, and analyze the career of famous and popular figure ...
#70: The 2nd Annual Ranting Episode! (A Teen Talks Skating…and Life)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is me going crazy for 47 minutes and I'm sorry about that. Hello everyone! Today we rant about my life and what I've learned recently abo...
#69: Chat-GPT On Ice! (AI and Figure Skating?)
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is taking over...even on the ice. The new hot anime! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the exciting topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its ap...
#68: Favorite Programs from the 2024-2025 Figure Skating Season!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A joyful way to end off the season! Hello everyone! Today we discuss my favorite figure skating programs from the 2024-2025 season. Enjoy!
#67: Putting the Skates on: What We Learned from the 2024-2025 Season
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The chaos comes to an end! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the crazy lessons we learned from the 2024-2025 figure skating season, especially how it r...
#66: To the Last Skates of the Season! (World Team Trophy 2025)
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FINALLY! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the very last figure skating competition of the 2024-2025 season, the 2025 World Team Trophy....
#65: The Queen: Yuna Kim and the Rise of Korean Figure Skating
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen has arrived for one of my video essay episodes! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the meteoric rise of figure skater Yuna Kim, aka the Queen,...
#64: The Politics of Ice Dance, Explained
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another video essay! Hello everyone! Ice dance is often seen as the most beautiful figure skating discipline, but it hides something beneath it. Today...
#63: The Season Finale Approaches! (2025 World Team Trophy PREVIEW)
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last dose of chaos (hopefully). Hello everyone! Today we begin the figure skating season finally by previewing the 2025 World Team Trophy. Enjoy! ...
#62: 2025 Worlds Review: Ice Dance and Men
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sending the International Skating Union a thank you letter after this competition is over... Hello everyone! Today we discuss the second half of the 2...
#61: 2025 Worlds Review: Pairs and Women
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These two events took years off of my life! Someone call the International Skating Union! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the pairs' and women...
#60: The Boston Skating Party (2025 Worlds PREVIEW)
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Worlds are about to give me the shock of my life... Hello everyone! Today we have a very lengthy episode previewing the 2025 World Figure Skating Cham...
#59: “Ain’t This A Girl’s Sport?” - Toxic Masculinity and Figure Skating
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Loved making this episode! Hello everyone! Today we are back with a "video essay" episode discussing how toxic masculinity affects figure sk...
#58: If It Weren’t For Those Meddling Kids…! (Junior Worlds 2025 Review)
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A teen talks about other teens that are way more successful than him...fun! Hello everyone! Today we have a special episode discussing the 2025 Junior...
#57: Chaos, Calling from Korea! (Four Continents 2025 Review)
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, we were kissing and we were crying. Hello everyone! Today we review the 2025 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, covering all four chaot...
#56: All Eyes On You: The Culture of Pressure in Figure Skating
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We are back with another "video essay" type episode, this time discussing pressure in figure skating. We discuss what it is,...
#55: Seoul in Love With Skating (2025 Four Continents Preview)
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
your boy is single as a pringle but he can still rant about skating... Hello everyone! Today we discuss my chaotic predictions for the 2025 Four Conti...
#54: An Estonian Roller Coaster Ride (2025 Europeans Review)
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Lilo and Stitch reference instead of a Taylor Swift reference in the title...that's new. Hello everyone! Today we discuss the ever-chaotic 2025 ...
#53: We're Not in Kansas Anymore (2025 U.S. Nationals Review)
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we discuss the very eventful 2025 U.S. Nationals, with all four events pulling out some big surprises. Enjoy!
#52: Back To Estonia All The Time (Europeans 2025 PREVIEW)
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again... Hello everyone! Today we discuss a preview of the upcoming, surely to be chaotic 2025 European Figure Skating Champions! Sorry for...
#51: Wichita Skaters Will Win? (U.S. Nationals 2025 PREVIEW)
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gotta book that flight to Kansas! Hello everyone! Today on the usual wild episode of ranting about figure skating, I preview the upcoming 2025 U.S. Na...
#50: From Midori Ito to Yuzuru Hanyu - Japan's Singles Dominance, Explained
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figure skating rants = therapy. Change my mind. Hello everyone! Today we have yet another video essay, this time talking about Japan's success in sing...
#49: Moulin Rouge! - From the Screen to the Skates
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I should start a movie review podcast... Hello everyone! Today we discuss the amazing Moulin Rouge! Just why is it so dang popular in figure skating? ...
#48: Around the World in 57 Minutes
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I took a lot of flights...just kidding. Was that funny? Hello everyone! Today we review the major national competitions that have occurred this season...
#47: An Ode to Figure Skating
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
La La Land, dropping my Apple Pencil, and all your usual shenanigans. Hello everyone! Today in this totally wholesome episode, we discuss my pure love...
#46: The Greats in Grenoble (Grand Prix Final 2024)
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Chaos! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the Grand Prix Final, which were bound to be chaotic from the start. Enjoy!
#45: We Are NOT Ready For This (Grand Prix Final 2024 PREVIEW)
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again... Hello everyone! Today we have your crazy, unhinged predictions for the senior Grand Prix Final, which is bound to make me want to ...
#44: The End Before the End (Cup of China 2024)
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not so congested Vangogh makes an appearance! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the very last Grand Prix event of the season before the ultimate Grand ...
#43: Land of 1000 Chaoses (Finlandia Trophy 2024)
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Teen Talks While Highly Congested...what a great show! Hello everyone! Today, while somewhat sick and with a sore throat, I talk about the chaos of ...
#42: A Perfectly Normal Competition...Right? (NHK Trophy 2024)
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which Vangogh does not go crazy. Hello everyone! Today we discuss NHK Trophy, which is strangely a normal figure skating competition. Or is it?
#41: Kissing, Crying, Perfect Scores? (Grand Prix de France 2024)
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vangogh goes crazy again! Hello everyone! Today we have a totally awesome episode covering the Grand Prix de France 2024 where I totally don't lose my...
#40: Halloween Hijinks in Halifax (Skate Canada 2024)
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode of chaos, crying, and terrible mispronunciations. Hello everyone! Today we discuss the haunted happenings of Skate Canada. The curse o...
#39: The Storm Back in Texas (Skate America 2024)
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all what happened? Hello everyone! Today we freak out over the results of Skate America. Because literally what happened? Let's find out together......
#38: The Calm Before the Storm... (CS Budapest Trophy 2024 + Grand Prix Preview)
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not my throat giving up on me again... Hello everyone! Today we have a cough-filled episode in which I discuss the CS Budapest Trophy 2024 results. We...
#37: Dear Chaos, Please Stop (CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge and Shanghai Trophy)
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a longer episode! Today we wrap up the September/early October season by discussing the CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge and Shanghai Trophy. ...
#36: Beneath the Screen: Figure Skating and Social Media
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little less chaotic? Hello everyone! Today we have a "video essay" type episode where I discuss the world of edits, fanfiction, and fan content rela...
#35: Oberstdorf, We Have A Problem (CS Nebelhorn Trophy 2024)
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos reigns and I cannot bear to watch more of this season. Hello everyone! Today we have a delightful episode in which everything goes wrong. Yay. W...
#34: Worlds in September?! (CS Lombardia Trophy 2024)
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chaos continues! Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing the CS Lombardia Trophy 2024, an event that blew my mind. Literally. What happened he...
#33: The Super Snazzy September Summer Season Summary
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a title. Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing the events of the summer off-season. We talk about the mess of ice dance, juniors gone crazy...
#32: A Teen Talks Gymnastics?
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone...I have an unfortunate announcement to make...(: Enjoy...!
#31: The Curious Case of Yuzuru Hanyu
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing the story and fandom of Yuzuru Hanyu, highly regarded as the most popular figure skater of all time. We ex...
#30: Every Figure Skating Country, Explained.
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My massive pile of homework or record an episode for this podcast? You know the answer. Hello everyone! Today we will be talking about figure skating ...
#29: Cranberries, Warhorses, and Awful Tier Lists
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Here's half-tired, half-hyper me recording an episode. Today we discuss the wackadoodle events of CS Cranberry Cup and make a tier...
#28: Every Figure Skating Competition, Explained.
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! As a nice guide to start off the season, I will be discussing every figure skating competition, what they are, who competes, etc. I ho...
#27: Outofshapeworthlessloser - Gracie Gold's Story and What it Means for the Skating World
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we have a very special episode for me. I recently read Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold and enjoyed it so much. This epis...
#26: Top Iconic Olympic Figure Moments + Skating News
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we have a very wholesome episode because we need it! We will be discussing my favorite Olympic figure skating moments and why I ...
#25: Getting a PhD in Figure Skating Costume Analysis
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This episode we are focusing on me ranting about costumes in skating! Join along for a discussion on the purpose of costumes, science ...
#24: Carmen - Analyzing Figure Skating’s Most Loved Opera
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Today we will be discussing everyone’s favorite piece of music ever in the history of figure skating: Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen. Join al...
#23: Red, White, and A Slow Decline - The Perception of Skating in America
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have another “video essay” type episode about figure skating in America today! I will discuss the popularity of figure skating ...
#22: Yes, Figure Skating is A Sport (And Other Random Rants)
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! The randomness continues on the podcast! Today I have a selection of random rants for you all centered around skating and this awful, ...
#21: The Grand Prix Reaping (Women and Ice Dance)
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing more of the Grand Prix assignments, focusing on the women and ice dance events. I’ll be analyzing and ma...
#20: Grand Prix Assignments, Baby! (Men and Pairs)
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! There’s a theme song now! This week we have a very exciting episode! We will be discussing the Grand Prix Assignments, focusing on a...
#19: What Makes a “Legend?” - A Discussion on Fame in Skating
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We have another “video essay” type episode today. We will be discussing legends of figure skating and what factors into “legend”...
#18: The Ranting Episode - A Teen Talks Life (And Skating!)
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This is a very impromptu and unplanned episode about ranting. I rant about school, skating, and what the sport really means at this po...
#17: To Jump or To Art: The Debate
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing a common debate in figure skating: the technical side vs. the artistic side of the sport, as well as the j...
#16: Celebrating Asian American Skaters
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This week we will be discussing the achievements and milestones of Asian American skaters in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander ...
#15: A Skating News Report + If Eurovision Met Figure Skating
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Two different subjects today: we’ll be talking about a very important news report in skating as well as my love for Eurovision! We’...
#14: The 2023-2024 Figure Skating Met Gala
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be having the 2023-2024 Figure Skating Met Gala…a.k.a my favorite costumes from the season! Enjoy!
#13: The Current U.S. Women’s Field is Ultra Competitive. Here’s Why.
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! We have a type of “video essay” episode today, where I’ll be discussing why the U.S. women’s field is ultra competitive right now...
#12: If Taylor Swift Met Figure Skating
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly what it sounds like! Hi everyone! Today we will be talking about my crazy, theoretical Taylor Swift songs in programs. Completely wild and unh...
#11: Favorite Programs from the 2023-2024 Season
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! Today we will be discussing my favorite programs from this season. I’ll be discussing music choices, outfits, and special moments I rea...
#10: Reflecting on the 2023-2024 Season - What We Learned
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! Today we will be wrapping up and summarizing the 2023-2024 skating season. We’ll be discussing the top skaters and overall the lessons ...
#9: Worlds Review 2024: Ice Dance and Men
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be reviewing the second half of Worlds, which will be the Ice Dance and Men’s events. Hope you enjoy!
#8: Worlds 2024 Review: Pairs and Women
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Hope you are all enjoying Worlds! Today we will be discussing the pairs and women’s events. Next week will be the ice dance and men’...
#7: Worlds 2024 Predictions: The Magic of Montreal
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing the most exciting skating events of the season: Worlds 2024! In this episode, I’ll be discussing my pred...
#6: A Skating News Report + Junior Worlds 2024
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing two different topics, those being an exciting skater comeback and Junior Worlds 2024. We’ll be discussin...
#5: Taking Skating Quizzes…For Bragging Rights
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Another more different episode today, where I’ll be taking skating quizzes just for the bragging rights lol. Enjoy! Quiz ...
#4: The Warhorse Boxing Match
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My voice was so bad here lol. Hello everyone! Welcome to the fourth episode of A Teen Talks Skating. Today, we have a bit of a different episode forma...
#3: Surprises and Scandals: Revisiting Sochi 2014
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am unfortunately a little sick but this episode was one I had in mind for a while! Today we will be revisiting Sochi 2014 figure ska...
#2: Four Continents 2024/Youth Olympics 2024
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My throat was not with me but still had to get this episode out! Hello! Vangogh here again and welcome to the second episode of A Teen Talks Skating. ...