The Cutting Edge: A Figure Skating Podcast

Europeans/Canadians 2026

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Figure Skating Podcast, host Kim Dunaway provides a comprehensive recap of the recent European Championships and Canadian Nationals, highlighting key performances and surprising outcomes across all four disciplines. She also previews Four Continents.

2026 US Nationals - Men (and Euro Preview)

In this episode, Kim discusses the results of the US National Championships in men's figure skating, highlighting Ilia Malinin's impressive performance and the surprise podium finishers. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming European Championships, discussing potential contenders and the stakes involved.

2026 US Nationals - Women/Ice Dance

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 was marked by a sold-out crowd and outstanding performances, particularly by Amber Glenn, who won her third consecutive national title. Alyssa Liu and Isabeau Levito also showcased their talents, while Brady Tennell bid farewell. The ice dance event saw Maddie and Evan make history, and the podcast concludes with a discussion on the NBC and Peacock coverage of the event.

2026 US Nationals - Pairs

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 my thoughts on Alisa Efimova's citizenship pursuit.

US Nationals Preview

Summary In this episode, Kimberly Joy previews the upcoming 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Canadian Championships, discussing the potential Olympic team members across various disciplines. She highlights the strong prospects for the U.S. women's team, the competitive landscape for the men's spots, pairs and ice dance. The conversation also touches on the Canadian championships, emphasizing key athletes to watch and the implications for Olympic selections.