It's an off-season opener like no other! Sisters Walley and Flip are back and skating straight into the chaos, kicking things off with their takes on the headline of the moment: the Shibutanis' stunning return to competition after a 7-year retirement. But that's just the warm-up.The main event? A no-holds-barred breakdown of the Ice Academy of Montreal—figure skating's powerhouse factory. From its humble beginnings to its world-dominating rise, we unpack IAM’s coaching magic, the politics that swirl behind the scenes, their recent controversies, and where they might be heading next. Is their reign untouchable, or is the ice getting thin?0:00 Introduction and Shibutani's Return04:23 Marie France, Patrice, and Romain09:15 Gabi Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron/ + Laurence Fournier Beaudry09:54 Humble Beginnings/IAM's olympic history, Tessa and Scott15:25 Political Pull and Strategy16:30 Choreography22:25 Coaching Staff and Expansion23:44 Scott Moir and Opening of the London Campus25:40 IAM Culture and Controversies36:14 90's Rhythm Dance Theme38:40 Skate America Breaking News

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