The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast
Episodes
2026 Worlds - Women
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the women's event at the 2026 World Championships.
2026 Worlds - Pairs
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Pairs event at the 2026 World Championships.
2026 World Championships Preview
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim previews the 2026 World Championships happening this week in Prague.
2026 Olympics Women's Recap
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Women's event at the 2026 Olympics, highlighting the performances of Alysa Liu, Kaori Sakamoto, and Ami Nakai. The...
2026 Olympics Pairs Recap
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim provides analysis of the pairs event at the 2026 Olympic Games. The conversation cover...
2026 Olympics Men's Recap
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim provides a detailed recap of the men's event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The conv...
2026 Olympics Ice Dance Recap
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the ice dance event at the 2026 Milano Olympics, discussing the controvers...
2026 Olympics Team Event Recap
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the thrilling team event at the 2026 Olympics, highlighting the intense competi...
Road to Milano: Team Event
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim previews the Olympic Team Event
Road to Milano: Women's Preview
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim previews the women's event at the upcoming 2026 Olympics, discussing the st...
Road to Milano: Pairs Preview
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway explores the pairs discipline in figure skating as the Olympics approach....
Road to Milano: Men's Preview
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the world of ice dance as part of her Road to Milano series. She provides ...
Road to Milano: Ice Dance Preview
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim delves into the world of ice dance as part of her Road to Milano series. She provides ...
Road to Milano: Olympic Preview with Keep the Flame Alive
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway is joined by Jill and Allison from the Keep the Flame Alive podcast to pr...
Europeans/Canadians 2026
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway provides a comprehensive recap of the recent European Championships and C...
2026 US Nationals - Men (and Euro Preview)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim discusses the results of the US National Championships in men's figure skating, highlighting Ilia Malinin's impressive pe...
2026 US Nationals - Women/Ice Dance
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
2026 US Nationals - Pairs
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
US Nationals Preview
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Kimberly Joy previews the upcoming 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Canadian Championships, discussing the poten...
Greatest Women Figure Skaters
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 las...
2025 Grand Prix Final - Singles
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the singles events at Grand Prix Final. She discusses how Alysa just keeps winning big titles and Ilia is almost ready to ...
2025 Grand Prix Final - Singles
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the singles events at Grand Prix Final. She discusses how Alysa just keeps winning big titles and Ilia is almost ready to ...
Grand Prix Final - Pairs/Ice Dance
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the paired disciplines at Grand Prix Final. She discusses the controversy surrounding the gold in the pairs and the bronze...
2025 Grand Prix Final Preview
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim previews the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, discussing pairs, dance, men'...
Finlandia Trophy 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps all four disciplines at Finlandia Trophy 2025 including the latest controversy in ice dance and the qualifiers for Grand P...
Skate America 2025 - Ice Dance
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the Ice Dance event. She discusses the recent changes made by Chock/Bates, the ...
Skate America 2025 - Men
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Men's event at Skate America 2025. She also talks about GPF standings, scenarios for men to make the final, and pr...
Skate America 2025 - Pairs
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the pairs event at Skate America 2025 in Lake Placid. Unfortunately, this event featured lots of mistakes and missed oppor...
Ice Challenge 2025
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps Ice Challenge which featured Maxim Naumov, Jacob Sanchez, Keegan Messing, Gabby Daleman, and Liu/Bedard.
NHK Trophy 2025 - Ice Dance
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim recaps the Ice Dance event at the NHK Trophy 2025. The discussion covers the perf...
NHK Trophy 2025 - Pairs
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the Pairs event at the 2025 NHK Trophy.
Skate Canada 2025 - Men
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim breaks down Ilia's historic free skate, Selevko's surprising podium finish, and is as puzzled as ever with Kevin Aymoz.
Skate Canada 2025 - Women
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Women's event at Skate Canada International 2025. Kim touches on the controversy surrounding tech calls and gives ...
Skate Canada 2025 - Pairs
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Pairs event at Skate Canada featuring Grand Prix final champions Hase/Volodin and former world champions Stellato/Desc...
Skate Canada 2025 - Ice Dance
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Ice Dance event at Skate Canada featuring the season debut of Piper and Paul. She also looks ahead to NHK Trophy where...
Cup of China 2025 - Singles
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim covers both the Men's and Women's event at the 2025 Cup of China. She talks about the upcoming decisions for the US Olymp...
2025 Cup of China - Pairs
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the pairs event at the 2025 Cup of China, focusing on the return of Sui and Han...
2025 Cup of China - Ice Dance
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim recaps the Ice Dance event at the 2025 Cup of China. The conversation covers th...
2025 Grand Prix de France - Pairs
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim provides analysis of the Pairs event at the 2025 Grand Prix de France. She discusses t...
2025 Grand Prix de France - Ice Dance
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim dives deep into the Grand Prix de France, analyzing the performances, results, and con...
Trialeti Trophy
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim recaps the Trialeti Trophy and previews the very spicy lineups at Grand Prix France, the first stop in the Grand Prix series.
Nepala Memorial 2025
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, Kim Dunaway recaps the Ice Dance event at Nepal Memorial, highlighting the performances of...
The Favorites with Layne Fargo
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway interviews bestselling author Layne Fargo about her novel 'The Favori...
Skate to Milano
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the OWG Qualifier
Lombardia Trophy 2025
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I recap Lombardia Trophy which included a lot of big names and look ahead to this weekend's qualifying competition in Beijing.
Nicole Bobek Interview
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I interview 1995 US Champion and World Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek. Nicole's biography, Bobek: The Wild One will be rele...
USFS Summer Sizzler
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on the new programs showcased at US Figure Skating's Summer Sizzler event last week.
Here We Go Olympic Season
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figure skating is back! In this episode, I talk about the biggest storylines heading into the 2025-26 season. The countdown to the Olympics is on.
25-26 Grand Prix Assignments
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grand Prix assignments came out today and I sat down to record my thoughts. What events and matchups stood out to you. Follow The Cutting Edge on X, B...
24-25 Season's Best: Women
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the 2024-25 season with my Women's season best list and end of the season rankings. Follow the pod on Blue Sky, X, YouT...
24-25 Season's Best: Pairs
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reveal my top 10 Pairs programs of this past season. I also ranking the top 10 Pair teams this season.
24-25 Season's Best: Men
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lookback on my top 10 favorite programs in men's skating this season. I attempt to rank the top 10 skaters but that is so hard due to constant c...
24-25 Season's Best: Ice Dance
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the 2024-25 season in Ice Dance with a ranking of my top programs and teams from this season. Follow the podcast on Blue Sk...
Shibutanis Comeback
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I discuss the return of Maia and Alex Shibutani and the new pairing of Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. Follow ...
World Team Trophy 2025
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of World Team Trophy and how did this competition set us up for Olympic Team Event.
2025 Worlds - Men
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My last recap of 2025 Worlds! In this episode I talk about the Men's event. You can follow the podcast on social media @iceskatepodcastThanks for ...
2025 Worlds - Pairs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My recap of the pairs event at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. My apologies for the sounds of my cat snoring in the background.
2025 Worlds - Ice Dance
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I recap all the drama from the Ice Dance event at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. Where else can you get coverage on all...
2025 Worlds - Women
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My recap of the women's event at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow the podcast on soci...
2025 Worlds Preview
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I preview all four disciplines at the upcoming World Championships in Boston. I'll be in Boston to cover the event, you can follo...
Legacy on Ice
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Legacy on Ice, the tribute and benefit show for the victims of Flight 5342.
2025 Four Continents - Men
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My recap of the men's event at Four Continents. I forgot to mention Matthew Newham missed out of world technical minimums by 0.25 pts. Subscribe a...
2025 Four Continents - Women
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I recap the women's event. I can't help but talk about PCS again and give my thoughts about the US Ladies going 2-3-4.
2025 Four Continents - Ice Dance
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at 2025 Four Continents Championship. Excited to have a close race going into Worlds between G/P and C/B.
2025 Four Continents - Pairs
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the pairs event at 2025 ISU Four Continents Championships. I also recommend you check out Kam/O'Shea's exhibition routine from the ga...
2025 Asian Winter Games
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of all four disciplines at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China
2025 Europeans
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I recap all four disciplines at the 2025 European Figure Skating Championships in Estonia. Also, I take a moment to observe the trage...
2025 US Nationals - Men & Women
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recaps of the singles disciplines at the 2025 US Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, KS. In this episode, I review the criteria for worlds spots ...
2025 US Nationals - Ice Dance
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Dance event at the 2025 US Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, KS. I also give a quick preview of the dance event at Europeans.
2025 US Nationals - Pairs
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Pairs event at the 2025 US Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, KS. I also discuss the worlds assignments and Four Continents Team an...
2025 Canadian Nationals
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quick recap of the 2025 Canadian National Figure Skating Championships
Top 10 Figure Skating Moments of 2024
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My annual countdown of the top 10 moments of the year in the figure skating world. What were some of your big moments from 2024?
2024 Japanese Nationals
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Japan Figure Skating Championships that took place December 20-22.
2024 Fall Season Wrap Up
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the first half of the season with the biggest winners and losers in every discipline.
2024 Grand Prix Final - Men/Women
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Men's and Women's events at the 2024 Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France. Follow The Cutting Edge on all social platforms @iceskatepodca...
2024 Grand Prix Final - Ice Dance/Pairs
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance and Pairs events at the 2024 Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France. I discuss the scoring in the ice dance event and the pecking...
2024 Grand Prix Final Preview
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preview of the ISU Grand Prix Final coming up this weekend in Grenoble, France.
2024 Cup of China - Pairs
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the pairs event at the 2024 Cup of China held November 22-23, 2024 Follow The Cutting Edge on X, Blueksay, Threads, & Instagram at iceska...
2024 Cup of China - Women
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the tight women's event at this year's Cup of China. The Grand Prix final is officially set with five Japanese women and one American.
2024 Cup of China - Men
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the men's event at the 2024 Cup of China
2024 Cup of China - Ice Dance Recap
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at the 2024 Cup of China. The Grand Prix Final roster is complete.
2024 Finlandia Trophy - Pairs
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Pairs event at Finlandia Trophy 2024, a look ahead to Cup of China, and an update of the GPF standings.
2024 Finlandia Trophy - Ice Dance
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at Finlandia Trophy 2024, a look ahead to Cup of China, and an update of the GPF standings.
2024 Finlandia Trophy - Men
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the men's event at Finlandia Trophy 2024, a look ahead to Cup of China, and an update of the GPF standings. Grassl interview (in Russian): ht...
2024 Finlandia Trophy - Women
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the women's event at the 5th 2024 Grand Prix event in Helsinki, Finland. And a look ahead to Cup of China this coming weekend.
2024 NHK Trophy - Women
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the women's event at NHK Trophy plus some explanation on under rotation calls.
2024 NHK Trophy - Men
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Men's event at the 2024 NHK Trophy featuring the return of Daniel Grassl to the ISU Grand Prix.
2024 NHK Trophy - Pairs
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the pairs event at the 2024 NHK Trophy.
2024 NHK Trophy - Ice Dance
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at the 2024 NHK Trophy.
2024 Grand Prix de France - Women
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the women's event at the 2024 French Grand Prix in Angers.
2024 Grand Prix de France - Pairs
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the pairs event at Grand Prix de France. Held in Angers November 1-2, 2024
2024 Grand Prix de France - Ice Dance
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos strikes Ice Dance again and we got some surprise results in Angers.
2024 Grand Prix de France - Men
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the crazy men's event at Grand Prix de France 2024 in Angers. I talk about Mikhail's big combo and lack of PCS and Camden's decision to ...
2024 Skate Canada - Men
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the men's event at Skate America. Another conversation about PCS. Follow me on X and Instagram @iceskatepodcast.
2024 Skate Canada - Pairs
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the pairs event at Skate Canada. Held in Halifax October 25-27, 2024. Also, I talk about how I feel about Russian athletes defecting to other...
2024 Skate Canada - Women
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Women's event at Skate Canada, won by Kaori Sakamoto. Held in Halifax October 25-27, 2024. Also, I talk about PCS as it relates to Alysa ...
2024 Skate Canada - Ice Dance
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at Skate America, won by Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Held in Halifax October 25-27, 2024.
2024 Skate America - Men
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the men's event at Skate America 2024.
2024 Skate America - Ice Dance
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Ice Dance event at Skate America 2024. This one had more chaos than usual, before and during the event.
2024 Skate America - Women
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the very competitive women's event at Skate America 2024.