In The Loop

In this episode of In The Loop: Tales of the Blade, Tilda (@tequilda) tells Karly (@cyberswansp) the story of Ulrich Salchow - the Swedish figure skating pioneer and icon who invented the Salchow jump, won the 1908 Olympics, as well as 10 consecutive World Championship titles, and had a very particular way with words when critiquing his fellow skaters. Full transcript available here: https://www.i...

This episode contains discussions of eating disorders, which might be triggering for some listeners. The sections in which these themes are discussed are: 10:21-12:04 and 22:26-24:30 Please navigate away from these sections if you are sensitive to this topic. In this episode of In The Loop: Tales of the Blade, Kite (@mossyzinc) tells Yogeeta (@liliorum) the story of Elaine Zayak - the 1982 Ladies...

In this episode of In The Loop, Karly (@cyberswansp), Gina (@4Atwizzles) and Niamh (@rivrdance) explore the topic of warhorses in figure skating - looking into how warhorses are made, the common themes in each program, and their favourite iconic performances. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/07/06/episode-32-transcript News mentioned in this episode Broadmoo...

In this episode of In The Loop: Tales of the Blade, Evie (@doubleflutz) tells Tilda (@tequilda) the story of the first woman to ever medal at a World Championship and the first Ladies Olympic Champion, Madge Syers (GBR), as well as figure skating in the late Victorian era, the exclusion of women in the sport, and the Ladies Championships of the ISU. Full transcript available here: https://www.inth...

In this episode of In The Loop, Kite (@mossyzinc), Gabb (@tegomass) and Taeri (@twizzlesetc) discuss the costs associated with both professional and casual figure skating, and how skaters fund their careers and manage their finances. Lae (@axelsandwich) talks to Japanese Ice Dance National Champion Tim Koleto on his experiences with managing the financial side of his figure skating career. Full tr...

In this episode of In The Loop, Niamh (@rivrdance), Evie (@doubleflutz) and Yogeeta (@liliorum) discuss the final event of the 2018/19 season, World Team Trophy 2019, and the issues with the IJS, judging, and subjectivity! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/04/20/episode-30-transcript The issues with the IJS 5:01 Pairs 32:16 Ladies 47:16 Ice Dance 1:00:05 Men...

We're sorry for pranking you on April Fools Day! Here's a special apology treat just for you. In this special edition of In The Loop, Maryam (@luckyyloopss) and Nina (@yonkaitenpooh) sit down with the world-renowned coach, 1987 World Champion, and 1984 and 1988 Olympic Silver Medallist Brian Orser to discuss his coaching philosophies, teaching style, and his students. Full transcript available her...

This episode contains discussion of the Mariah Bell and Eunsoo Lim case, the injury, and the reactions surrounding it. Please refer to the time codes below if you wish to navigate away from this segment at the beginning of the episode. In this episode of In The Loop, Gina (@4Atwizzles), Kat (@kattwts). Kite (@mossyzinc) and Yogeeta (@liliorum) discuss the last Championship event of the 2018/19 sea...

In this special edition of In The Loop, Gabb (@tegomass) and Kite (@mossyzinc) sit down with Jason Brown, the 2018 4CC Bronze Medalist, 2015 US Champion and 2014 Olympic Team Event Bronze Medalist to discuss his coaching change, his programs and his progress throughout the season. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/03/19/interview-jason-brown Icon, Header, and...

In this episode of In The Loop, Sam (@quadlutze), Karly (@cyberswansp) and Evie (@doubleflutz) discuss the last major Junior competition of the 2018/19 season - the 2019 Junior World Championships! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/03/16/episode-28-transcript Pairs 5:35 Men 17:46 Ice Dance 33:05 Ladies 45:25 News mentioned in this episode Alena Kostornaia wit...

In this special edition of In The Loop, Nina (@yonkaitenpooh) and Maryam (@luckyyloopss) sit down with the renowned coach and 1988 Olympics Bronze Medallist Tracy Wilson to discuss her coaching philosophies, her teaching style, and her students. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/03/12/interview-tracy-wilson Icon, Header, and Graphics by Gabb (@tegomass) Audio...

This episode contains content which might be triggering for some listeners, including suicide and sexual misconduct. Opinions expressed here are only that of the hosts, in light of the publicly available facts at the time of recording. Any opinions on legal issues expressed in this episode are not to be taken as legal advice and any factual inaccuracies are also unintended. International Suicide H...

In this episode of In The Loop, Kat (@kattwts), Kite (@mossyzinc) and Evie (@doubleflutz) discuss all the drama at the second ISU Championships of the 18-19 season, the Four Continents Championship! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/02/16/episode-26-transcript Inconsistent Tech Panels at 4CC 2019: 7:55 Pairs: 22:53 Men: 35:43 Ice Dance: 50:38 Ladies: 1:09:20...

In this episode of In The Loop, Karly (@cyberswansp), Niamh (@rivrdance) and Yogeeta (@liliorum) review both Canadian and US National Championships in preparation for Four Continents, which begins later this week. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/02/06/episode-25-transcript Canadian Nats Men 13:00 Pairs and Dance 20:03 Ladies 25:05 US Nats Pairs 27:58 Men 32...

In this episode of In The Loop, Evie (@doubleflutz), Kat (@kattwts) and Kite (@mossyzinc) discuss the first Championship event of the 18-19 season - the 2019 European Championships! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/02/01/episode-24-transcript Pairs 2:03 Men 14:41 Ice Dance 32:56 Ladies 54:05 Icon, Header, and Graphics by Gabb (@tegomass) Audio Production by...

In this episode of In The Loop, Kite (@mossyzinc), Nina (@yonkaitenpooh), Sam (@quadlutze) and Yogeeta (@liliorum) discuss all the action-packed events at Japanese Nationals 2019. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/01/08/episode-23-transcript Pairs and Dance: 1:35 Men: 4:22 Ladies: 23:09 News mentioned in this episode GPF 2019 moved to Torino, Italy https://ww...

In this episode of In The Loop, Kite (@mossyzinc), Nina (@yonkaitenpooh), Sam (@quadlutze) and Yogeeta (@liliorum) discuss all of the action-packed events at Russian Nationals 2019. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/01/03/episode-22-transcript Pairs: 3:15 Men: 6:42 Ice Dance: 17:34 Ladies: 24:05 News mentioned in this episode Penny Coomes and Nicholas Bucklan...

In this episode of In The Loop, Evie (@doubleflutz), Kat (@kattwts) and Tilda (@tequilda), discuss the juniors events of the last competition in the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - the 2018 Junior Grand Prix Final! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/12/19/episode-21-transcript JGPF overview: 3:19 Pairs: 7:30 Men: 18:21 Ice Dance: 33:35 Ladies: 49:43 News...

In this episode of In The Loop, Evie (@doubleflutz), Kat (@kattwts) and Tilda (@tequilda), discuss the senior events of the last competition in the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - the 2018 Grand Prix Final! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/137/episode-20-transcript GPF overview: 3:48 Pairs: 7:38 Men: 19:45 Ice Dance: 39:14 Ladies: 55:11 News mentioned i...

Direct from Internationaux de France 2018, Clara (@daejangie) sits down with 2006 Olympic silver medalist and double World Champion Stéphane Lambiel for a brief chat about the changes to the IJS, his coaching philosophy and his work as a choreographer. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/11/29/interview-stephane-lambiel Icon, Header, and Graphics by Gabb (@tego...

In this episode of In The Loop, Kat (@kattwts), Tilda (@tequilda), and Dani (@DanielleSkating) discuss the sixth and final stop of the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Internationaux de France 2018! Stay tuned for exciting interviews from coaches and skaters direct from IDF 2018 starting this week! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/11/27/episode-19-transc...

This episode contains content which might be triggering for some listeners, including graphic descriptions of injuries, and mentions of eating disorders. Please use the time codes below to navigate away from these sections if you are affected by these topics. In this episode of In The Loop, Karly (@cyberswansp), Kite (@mossyzinc) and Sam (@quadlutze) discuss the fifth stop of the 18-19 Grand Prix...

In this episode of In The Loop, Evie (@doubleflutz), Gina (@4Atwizzles), and Lynn (@lynnneposts) discuss the fourth stop of the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - NHK Trophy 2018! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/11/13/episode-17-transcript Pairs 2:42 Ladies 10:40 Ice Dance 31:59 Men 41:46 News mentioned in this episode Papadakis/Cizeron withdraw from NHK...

In this episode of In The Loop, Lae (@axelsandwich), Yogeeta (@liliorum), and Evie (@doubleflutz) discuss the third stop of the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Grand Prix Helsinki 2018. Check out our bonus segment containing interviews from Alexei Krasnozhon, Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko, and Emmi Peltonen on all our platforms now! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelo...

Direct from GP Helsinki 2018, Tilda (@tequilda) interviews 2017 JGPF Champion Alexei Krasnozhon, 2018 Junior World Silver Medallists Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, and 2018 Finnish National Champion Emmi Peltonen. Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/11/06/episode-16-bonus-transcript Alexei Krasnozhon 0:00 Emmi Peltonen 12:34 Carreira/Ponomarenko 13...