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A Teen Talks Skating

A Teen Talks Skating

I can’t tell an underrotated jump from a clean one, have no music taste, and hate public speaking. Clearly a podcast is for me!

Hey! My name is Vangogh and I am a huge figure skating fan!

Unfortunately, I am a teen. Teens don't care about figure skating. ):
Instead of ranting about music choices to my friends, I decided to make a podcast! Great decision, right?

A Teen Talks Skating is a light-hearted podcast where I rant about figure skating. Obviously.

All opinions are mine only, not intended to offend or hurt anybody.
New episodes every Saturday (hopefully)!
Cover art by my sister!

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  • 132 episodes
  • Updated Saturday

Episodes132

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  • Saturday · 46 min

    #131: What Do Figure Skaters Do After Retirement?

    The age-old question only wandering around in my head! Hello everyone! Today we discuss what figure skaters do after retirement. Do they enter "normal people world?" Do they continue their involvement in skating? What leads to their retirement? Is a comeback possible? Enjoy!

  • July 18 · 49 min

    #129: Synchronized Skating in the Olympics! - Everything You Need to Know!

    Exciting news! Hello everyone! The International Skating Union (ISU) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced that synchronized skating will be at the 2030 Olympics? What is synchronized skating? How is it similar/different from figure skating? How will it be implemented at the Olympics? Find out now! Enjoy!

  • July 11 · 54 min

    #128: Russians Return to Figure Skating - Facts, Support, and Opposition

    Hello everyone! The International Skating Union has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian skaters, who are now allowed to return to international figure skating competition in the 2026-2027 season. Today I break down the facts as well as the arguments supporting and opposing this decision.

  • June 6 · 55 min

    #123: Post-Olympic Season Figure Skating Retirements, Splits, and New Partnerships!

    More ranting! Hello everyone! Today I discuss all the recent figure skating news you need to hear. Which skaters have retired? Which pairs and ice dance teams have split? Which skaters have partnered up? All of this post-Olympic season figure skating news is really important because it affects next season and the future of this sport!

  • May 23 · 43 min

    #121: How to Cure Your Figure Skating Summer Depression

    It's that point in the off-season...Hello everyone! Figure skating is over for the season! We are all sad and waiting until August for more figure skating. In the meantime, today I discuss some tips to remedy your figure skating summer depression. Find out how to make the best of your summer and feed that figure skating addiction!

  • May 8 · 47 min

    #119: Is Figure Skating Too Obsessed with the Backflip?

    Figure skating's favorite "move?" Hello everyone! Today I discuss the obsession with the backflip in figure skating. What is the backflip's history? What do Surya Bonaly, Adam Siao Him Fa, and Ilia Malinin have to do with it? What misconceptions are there surrounding the backflip? Is it here to stay or just a temporary figure skating trend? Enjoy!

  • May 2 · 43 min

    #118: In Search of the “Best” Figure Skater

    An intriguing rant! Hello everyone! Today I debate and discuss the issues of finding the "best" figure skater. What criteria should we use? What makes someone the best? What makes someone not the best? Is it simple, or is it really complicated? Enjoy!

  • April 25 · 49 min

    #117: Will Figure Skating Change Forever? - Reacting to New ISU Proposals

    Hello everyone! Today, I discuss some of the new rumors and proposals surrounding upcoming changes in the sport of figure skating in the next Olympic quad. Which ones do I like? Which ones I do absolutely hate? Find out in this episode! Enjoy! Sources: "Athletes and Coaches Want a Say on Big Changes from the ISU" by Anna Kellar for AnythingGOES "Figure skating officials weigh major changes in rules, schedule" by Philip Hersh for Globetrotting by Philip Hersh

  • April 11 · 58 min

    #115: Stories from the 2025-2026 Olympic Figure Skating Season

    I wasn't lazy and actually made intros/outros for once! Hello everyone! Today, we discuss some of my favorite stories and moments from the 2025-2026 Olympic figure skating season! Which skaters stood out the most? Which stories were the most inspirational? What did this crazy sport bring this season? Enjoy!

  • April 4 · 52 min

    #114: 2026 World Figure Skating Championships: Men and Ice Dance REVIEW

    It's over! Hello everyone! Today, I discuss the final results of this very long season. I talk about the chaotic men's and ice dance results at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships. What happened on the final day of competition in Prague, Czech Republic? Hear my thoughts! Enjoy!

  • March 28 · 56 min

    #113: 2026 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs and Women REVIEW

    The end of the season is (almost) near! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the pairs and women's singles events at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. How did the top pairs fare this year? How did Kaori Sakamoto do in her final farewell? Isabeau Levito? Queen Amber Glenn? Enjoy!