The Rocker Skating Podcast
Episodes
Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 2 (Men + Dance)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michele are back to preview the Men’s and Ice Dance events as we head into this very unpredictable post-Olympic Worlds. The fields are se...
Preview: 2026 World Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Men)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michele are back to break down the Pairs and Women at this year’s post-Olympic Worlds. Who’s skating? Who’s out? And what wild moment...
Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud: Rocker Skating Interview
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian pair champions Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud round out our week of interviews before we head to the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships. T...
Caroline Green / Michael Parsons: Rocker Skating Interview
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on our pre-World Championships interview extravaganza are 2022 Four Continents champions Caroline Green and Michael Parsons, who join Jackie W...
News of the Week - 3.9.26-3.15.26
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the week before the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, and not surprisingly, the withdrawals are still rolling in. Jackie is here to ta...
Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier: Rocker Skating Interview
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of their Olympic bronze and on their way to 13th World Figure Skating Championships together, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul ...
Olivia Smart / Tim Dieck: Rocker Skating Interview
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off their top 10 finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Spanish ice dancers Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck join Jackie Wong on The Ro...
VIDEO: Olympics x Pins with James Hernandez, Anthony Ponomarenko, and Madeline Schizas
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“People think this was a game. This is serious.” - James Hernandez“This is life” - Anthony PonomarenkoDid you know that pin trading is its own...
News of the Week - 3.2.26-3.9.26
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while, but Jackie and Michelle are back with a short News of the Week podcast to fill you in on, specifically, who's IN for the up...
Recap: 2026 Junior World Championships
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle recap all the action from the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, breaking down the standout skates and big...
Preview: Junior World Championships
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you just fell in love with skating at the Olympics or you’ve been following the junior ranks for years, Jackie and Michelle are here to get ...
Yuna Aoki: Rocker Skating Interview
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2026 Four Continents Champion Yuna Aoki joins Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to reflect on her 2025–26 season — from a slow start to pe...
Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (Part 2)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the Milan Olympic recap is here, and this time the focus is on pairs and women — two events that delivered exactly the kind of drama, rede...
Milan Olympics Recap: The Experience (part 1)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are officially home from Milan — and yes, Michelle is back live on the mic. It’s time to start unpacking the Olympics… and t...
Milan Olympics Recap: Women
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie is back one final time from Milano to recap the final event of the Games — and these women did not disappoint.He breaks down a thrilling Olym...
Milan Olympics Recap: Pairs
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie recaps all the drama and history from the Pairs event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He breaks down how Miura and Kihara delivered one of the mos...
Milan Olympics Preview: Women
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The women are ready to take center ice in Milan, and Jackie and Michelle break down everything you need to know heading into the Olympic event. From d...
Milan Olympics Recap: Men
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie is back on the mic immediately following the shocking finale of the Olympic men’s event in Milan, trying to process what we all just watched....
Milan Olympics Preview: Pairs
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are back with a full preview of the Olympic Pairs event on Rocker Skating Podcast, breaking down the storylines to know before the...
Milan Olympics Recap: Ice Dance
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Wong is back fresh off the Free Dance recap the Ice Dance event at the Milan Games, where the final standings left many fans — and even fello...
Milan Olympics Recap: Team Event
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first figure skating medals of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have been won, and yes, it came down to the very last skater. Jackie's back wi...
Milan Olympics Preview: Men
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost time for the men to take center ice in Milan — and you know what that means: maximum chaos potential. Jackie and Michelle dig into the...
Milan Olympics Preview: Ice Dance
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle sit down before heading to Milan to make their Olympic Ice Dance predictions, breaking down how they see the podium battle shaping...
News of the Week - 1.25.26-2.5.26
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Wong checks in from Milan with a packed news week as the Games draw closer. He gets into the latest developments around Deanna Stellato-Dudek, ...
Olympic Preview: Team Event
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Wong checks in from Milan with a full preview of the Olympic Team Event, walking through how the whole thing actually works before skating even...
Mark Hanretty: Rocker Skating Interview
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved commentator Mark Hanretty joins Jackie Wong on The Rocker Skating Podcast to break down the Grand Prix season, share how he approaches calling...
Sandra Bezic: Rocker Skating Podcast Interview
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Skate Nerd Jackie Wong chats with legendary Olympian, choreographer, and broadcaster Sandra Bezic ahead of the Milano Cortina Games. They break ...
News of the Week: 1.19.26 - 1.24-26
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode includes news about Olympic flag bearers like Olivia Smart, retirement news including Tomoki Hiwatashi, and even some thoughts...
Recap: 2026 Four Continents Championships
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are back to break down everything that went down at the 2026 Four Continents Championships — the medals, the moments, and the pe...
Preview: 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are back to break down all the action at Four Continents 2026.In Pairs, Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi are looking to make a ...
News of the Week: 1.12.26 - 1.16-26
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the momentary lull between Nationals season and ISU Championships season, there was plenty of news! Jackie and Michelle get you up to speed.
Recap: 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Women + Dance)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are back for part 2 of the Europeans recap, this time breaking down the competition for the Women and the Dance.
Recap: 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Men)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In another two-parter, Jackie and Michelle recap the European Championship results in Sheffield over the weekend, starting with the Pairs and the Men....
Preview: 2026 European Championships
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's no rest for the weary in ISU Championship season! Next up, it's Europeans. And Jackie has the scoop on what to watch, who to pick for ...
News of the Week - 1.5.26 - 1.11.26
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the midst of U.S. and Canadian championships week, Jackie and Michelle are on top of the news.
Recap: 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Part 2 (Dance + Men)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's part two of the marathon U.S. Championships recap, this time focusing on the Dance and the Men. So much great skating, so many memorable mome...
Recap: 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Part 1 (Pairs + Women)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that, Nationals week is over. Olympic teams have been named. And Jackie and Michelle are back to talk all about it in part 1 of the U.S....
Preview: U.S. Championships Part 2 (Dance and Men) + Jason Brown interview
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before the dancers and the men take the competitive ice in St. Louis, get the scoop from Jackie and Michelle, complete with program updates and predic...
Preview: U.S. Championships Part 1 - Women + Pairs
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are on-location in St. Louis for the U.S. Championships! The Women and Pairs kick off the Senior event, and this is the preview to...
News of the Week - 12.29.25-1.4.26
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of the year was not without its share of big news. And yes, one bit of news did involve a cat! Jackie and Michelle get you up to speed ...
Korean Nationals Recap + Canadian Nationals Preview
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another set of National Championship wins and Olympic Team decisions! First up, Jackie and Michelle tackle Korea and Canada (from their ...
News of the Week - 12.22.25-12.28.25
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last full week of 2025, and (no surprise) there was news everywhere! Jackie and Michelle have gathered it all for you in the final News o...
Special Episode: Heated Rivalry
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heated Rivalry taking your feed by storm? Ours, too. So it only made sense for Jackie and Michelle to get together for another Very Special Episode to...
Rocker Skating Podcast Interview: Jason Brown
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special holiday-week episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, featuring a one-on-one with Jason Brown.
News of the Week - 12.15.25-12.21.25
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was Japan Nationals, and so many other things! Jackie and Michelle have all the latest in injury updates, citizenship news, and national champio...
Recap: Japan Nationals
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Jackie live in attendance, Japan Nationals brought the magic. (And the drama.) And he and Michelle are back to break it all down - from withdraws...
Preview: Japan Nationals
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where in the world is Jackie Wong, you ask? Yes! He is in Japan for perhaps the most competitive National Championship in the world. And while he'...
Preview: French and Italian National Championships
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National Championship season continues this week and Jackie and Michelle are breaking down what to watch for in France and Italy over the weekend. Wit...
Rocker Splainer: Olympic Tem Selection Procedures
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we're deep into Nationals season, with the Olympics just around the corner, Jackie is back with a special Explainer episode to breakdown ...
News of the Week - 12.1.25-12.7.25
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Spin + the start of National Championship season, anyone? Jackie and Michelle are back with ALL the important news that kicked off December.
Recap: Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final 2025
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend of skating -- from both the juniors and seniors in Nagoya! Jackie and Michelle broke it all down in an extra-long episode to give well ...
Preview: 2025 Grand Prix Final
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! The (junior AND senior) Grand Prix is here. The best of the best from the season so far will face their toughest competition yet. Can Y...
News of the Week - 11.24.25 - 11.30.25
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No shortage of news this week in the figure skating world, and Jackie and Michelle cover (almost) all of it in this week's episode of News of the ...
Recap: Korean Ranking Competition + Tallinn Trophy + Skate Canada Challenge
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glide into another episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast! Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis break down a big week on the ice, starting with all the buzz ...
News of the Week - 11.17.25 - 11.23.25
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the news of the week - with the latest citizenship updates, injuries and recoveries, program changes and more.
Recap: Finlandia Trophy + Warsaw Cup
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend of skating! Jackie and Michelle are back to see if they can make sense of the scoring in Helskini, the Grand Prix Final rosters, and th...
Preview: Finlandia Trophy - Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And then, there was one. One last Grand Prix stop. But plenty of Final qualification drama to go around. Jackie and Michelle preview this weekend'...
Grand Prix Final Scenarios
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to figure out who's in, who's out and who can decide their own fate this weekend at Finlandia? So are we. Thankfully, Jackie's done...
News of the Week - 11.10.25 - 11.18.25
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still in the afterglow of Skate America in Lake Placid, Jackie brings you a solo News of the Week episode with updates on injuries and withdrawals, pl...
Recap: Skate America (on the road) + Kazuki Tomono chat
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A snow storm can't keep Jackie from driving home from Lake Placid, or Michelle from joining him for their immediate post-Skate America thoughts! Harsh...
Preview: Skate America
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an early edition of this week's Grand Prix preview, since both Jackie and Michelle are on their way to Lake Placid for Skate America this...
News of the Week - 11.3.25 - 11.9.25
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, there's plenty of news to go around, from citizenship updates to Skate America entry changes, and a week's worth of non-grand prix ...
Recap: NHK Trophy
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The return of the Shibutanis, the battle between Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato, a spectacular pairs event, and the dream competition for Kaori Sakamoto....
Preview: NHK Trophy
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another Grand Prix. And this time, another intriguing comeback. The Shibutanis return for the first time since 2018, while Sui and Han t...
News of the Week - 10.27.28 - 11.2.25
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! News of the Week is here. If you missed it live, here's your chance to catch up, be in the know, and learn the latest with your twi...
Recap: Skate Canada International
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What. A. Weekend. Jackie and Michelle are back to unpack every storyline from the 2025 Skate Canada International in Saskatoon — and the results did...
Preview: Skate Canada International
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skate Canada International is here — and Jackie and Michelle are breaking down all the storylines heating up in Saskatoon. Could we see a Japanese s...
News of the Week - 10.20.5 - 10.26.25
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the News of the Week...and it's a slow news week at that. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to discuss, like the Japanese qua...
Recap: Cup of China
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle recap the 2025 Cup of China Grand Prix with standout performances from Shun Sato, Daniel Grassl, and Mikhail Shaidorov in the men’...
Preview: Cup of China
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Grand Prix train rolls on to the second stop — and even Jackie and Michelle can’t quite figure this one out. Cup of China is serving up one of...
News of the Week - 10.13.25 - 10.19.25
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle break down a packed week in the skating world — from a wave of unexpected withdrawals (and a few dramatic ones) to updates acros...
Recap: Grand Prix France
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a weekend — and Jackie and Michelle are feeling it. From wild men’s performances to standout ice dance moments, they break down everyt...
Preview: Grand Prix France
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Join Jackie, Michelle, and Tara as they preview the 2025 Grand Prix de France at Angers IceParc, the first stop in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure S...
From Tayside to Trialeti
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a whirlwind week in figure skating as the Junior Grand Prix wraps up and the senior Grand Prix looms. Michelle and Jackie recap everything from...
News of the week - 10.6.25 - 10.12.25
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📰 News of the Week: October 6–12Michelle and Jackie break down all the latest in figure skating — Sui and Han’s long-awaited return to the ic...
The Denis Ten Memorial
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Denis Ten Memorial men’s event brought major energy this week — and we’re breaking it all down! 🏆Mikhail Shaidorov showed up as the world...
News of the Week - 9.29.25 - 10.5.25
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a lot of skating lately — and we’re here for it. Jackie and Michelle are back with a full recap of this week’s action, from Troph...
Nebelhorn, Nepela, & Lara Naki Gutmann!
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle are back at the mic to break down a jam-packed week of skating chaos. From the surprisingly stacked pairs field at Nebelhorn to Fe...
News of the Week - 9.22.25-9.28.25
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another set of program announcements, music changes, and debuts! Plus, more JGP action from the week. Jackie and Michelle catch you up o...
Chinese Nebelhorn: Who got the last Olympic Qualifying Spots?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three all-nighters later, Jackie and Michelle are here to talk Chinese Nebelhorn—where the travel was rough, the scoring was sketchy, but the compet...
News of the Week - 9.14.25-9.20.25
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re breaking down some tough injury news for Team USA—Luca Broussard’s continued bad luck and Camden Pulkinen’s untimely setback. ...
Chinese Nebelhorn: Who's in, who's out, and how does this all work?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skate to Milano, a.k.a. Chinese Nebelhorn, is almost here, and Jackie and Michelle are diving right in with the first official preview of the Rocker S...
A Lombardia To Remember + JGP Thailand
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle break down all the action from this year’s Lombardia Trophy, where the men’s field gave us a real early-season showdown: Yuma ...
News of the Week - 9.8.25-9.14.25
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miss the latest in Ice Dance drama or "where are they now" moments? That's what we're here for. Jackie and Michelle take you through another week of O...
The Wild Week of Kinoshita + JGP Varese
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If this week was any indication, the Olympic Season is about to kick into ultra-high gear. With "an embarrassment of riches" in the early competitions...
News of the Week - 9.1.25-9.7.25
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed the program announcements and event headlines from the last week? Never fear, Jackie and Michelle are here!
All Eyes on French Masters (and the quad twist that wasn't)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis dive into a big week in figure skating, starting with all the buzz from ...
News of the Week - 8.25.25-8.31.25
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Michelle tackle this week's news headlines... and for some reason, the “Dun dun... dun dun... dun dun dun dun...” of Jaws softly playin...
Let the (Junior) GP begin!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jackie and Michelle tackle the opening Junior Grand Prix event in Latvia, the announcement of entries for the Skate to Milano event later t...
News of the Week - 8.18.25-8.24.25
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you hear?! Well, if you didn't, Jackie and Michelle have you covered with the biggest news of the week... Rocker Skating Podcast style.
Music, Debuts, and other Olympic Season Previews
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, hosts Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis discuss the upcoming Olympic season, highlighting exciting program...
Cranberry Cup: The Olympic Season Kickoff
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of the Rocker Skating Podcast, hosts Jackie Wong and Michelle Ellis discuss the highlights from the Cranberry Cup, focusing o...