This Week in Skating Podcast

This Week in Skating / Season 5 Premiere

In the Season 5 Premiere of This Week in Skating, Daphne, Gina and Matteo talk about the off-season and share their early thoughts on the start of the new Olympic quad. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week In Skating / Special Season 5 Announcement

Ahead of their Season 5 premiere, Daphne, Gina and Matteo share a special announcement. ---- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / Early July Mic Check (July 3, 2026)

It's July so it's the official start of the 2026-27 figure skating season. In this episode, Gina recaps the latest news, including the ISU reintroducing Russia and Belarus skaters into international events and competitions. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/07/show-notes-early-july-mic-check-july-3-2026/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / Interview with Ivan Righini

In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with Ivan Righini, four-time Italian champion turned Olympic choreographer. Ivan, who choreographed the programs for Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov, is hosting a camp called Edge of Talent. To learn more about the camp, visit https://www.instagram.com/ivanrighini/ ---- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026-27 Grand Prix Assignments

Merry Figure Skating Christmas! Daphne and Gina discuss the 2026-27 Grand Prix assignments that were announced by the ISU on June 16, 2026. They also talk about the announcement of the international competitions for the 2026-27 season. ISU 2026-2027 International Competitions Calendar ISU Grand Prix Selection Process Grand Prix Assignments: Men, Women, Pairs and Dance ---- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Read less Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 ISU Congress Recap

In this episode, Daphne, Matteo and Gina discuss the ISU Congress that took place June 10-12 in Tenerife, Spain. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/06/show-notes-isu-congress-recap/ ---- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This Week in Skating / Interview with Ethan Peal (Skating Storage)

In this episode, Team USA ice dancer Ethan Peal talks with Daphne and Gina about his new project, Skating Storage, a searchable database of ice dance elements and beyond to help athletes and coaches find inspiration, study elements and learn new things. Check out Skating Storage at: https://skatingstorage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skatingstorage/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This Week in Skating / Off-Season Catch Up

In this episode, Gina runs down all the news and events that have happened over the last few weeks. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/05/show-notes-off-season-catch-up/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / Interview with Daniel Grassl

In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2026 Olympic bronze medalist Daniel Grassl about this past Olympic season, meeting Pope Leo and his plans for next season and beyond. Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.grassl_official/ ———————————— This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This Week in Skating / A Chat with Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea and Andrew Torgashev

In this episode, Gina chats briefly with 2026 Olympic gold medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, and 2026 Olympian Andrew Torgashev before a recent Stars on Ice show. For more information on the U.S. Stars on Ice tour: https://www.starsonice.com/ For more information on the Canadian Stars on Ice tour: https://www.starsonice.ca/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This Week in Skating / Interview with Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik

In this episode, Daphne and Gina chat with 2026 Olympians and World bronze medalists Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik about their memorable season and their plans for the 2026-2027 season and beyond. Follow Emilea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emileazingas/ Follow Vadym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadym____kolesnik/ Follow Emilea and Vadym on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zingaskolesnik33 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / Season 4 Finale

In their final weekly episode of Season 4 of This Week in Skating, Daphne, Gina and Matteo discuss their favorite things from the season. Gina also recaps the 2026 World Synchronized Skating Championships. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/04/show-notes-april-14-2026/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 World Synchronized Skating Preview and Other News

In the second to last episode of season 4 of This Week in Skating, Gina previews the 2026 World Synchronized Skating Championships and discusses all the other news that happened in the skating world this week. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/04/show-notes-april-7-2026/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This Week in Skating / 2026 World Championships Recap with Robert Samuels

In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the 2026 World Championships with journalist Robert Samuels, of the Washington Post. Robert was in Prague for the World Championships. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/this-week-in-skating-march-30-2026/ Follow Robert on X, Instagram and TikTok. ------------------------------------ This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 World Championships Preview

In this episode, Daphne and Matteo preview the 2026 World Championships as well as chat about the other news and events that happened in the skating world this week. Show notes coming soon! --- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships Recap

In this episode, Matteo runs down the news and events that happened in the skating world this past week. He also recaps the 2026 ISU Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships that happened this last weekend in Gdansk, Poland. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-17-2026/ -- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior Worlds & U.S. Synchronized Championships Recap

In this episode, Daphne and Gina share the latest skating news and updates, and recap the 2026 Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia and the 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in West Valley City, Utah. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-10-2026/ -- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 Junior World Championships Preview

In this episode, Daphne and Matteo share the latest skating news and updates, and preview the Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2026/03/show-notes-march-3-2026/ --- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / Post Milano-Cortina Olympics Chat with Vincent Zhou

In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo are back together to talk about the women's free skate and share their general thoughts about the Milano Cortina Olympics. They are joined by 2022 Olympic gold medalist Vincent Zhou, who was in Milan for the Olympics. —- This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.com Email: thisweekinskating@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskating Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating Thread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskating Patreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Read less Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating / 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - Pairs' Free Skate Recap

In this episode, Matteo and Gina discuss the Olympic pairs' event in Milan, and look ahead to the women's short program. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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