Interview with Rafael Arutyunyan

[Karpenko]

Ted Flett recently did a video interview with Rafael Arutyunyan for Golden Skate, the first part of the interview on Mao Asada is now complete:

http://youtu.be/kkLLwgvT1jE

There will be multiple parts of this interview released over the next few days, next will be on Ashley and his thoughts on her at Worlds/her skating future. Hope you all enjoy the interview!

 

[Spun Silver]

What an emotional story about Mao, and Raf's almost two World Champions. (Does that make him the almost coach? j/k) But I love hearing Raf say "I love Mao with all my heart. We are good friends." And how Mao thanked him for all he did for her.

His name is misspelled at the beginning. ETA: Well, maybe this is a new, more accurate transliteration. But I have always seen it spelled Arutunian.

Goldenskate is really on the move. So they have snapped up half of the Blades Boys. Good move, I really like Ted Flatt. Does that mean the Blades Boys are done as a duo?

 

[feraina]

I wish there were transcripts. I never have time to actually watch these things. Sigh.

 

[ioana]

I wish there were transcripts. I never have time to actually watch these things. Sigh.

This is only 6 minutes long. Definitely edited down to a good, short size

 

[Cachoo]

Thank you for posting this. Of all of the coaches in the states I still find him the most interesting and want to hear/read what he has to say.

 

[IceAlisa]

Thanks for posting.

 

[Karpenko]

I was asked to use the Armenian spelling of his name, which is Arutyunyan.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Arutyunyan

I was a bit as well about it lol. But it's more authentic! Raf would want nothing less. Part 2 will be ready this evening, thanks for all of the feedback so far!

All feedback (positive and negative) is appreciated and communicated, in order to provide the highest quality entertainment for all future productions.

 

[Sparks]

Thank you. I love interviews with Rafael.

 

[Karpenko]

@Spun Silver I believe the Blade Boys are still running strong, Ted did this gig outside of TBB while attending Worlds in Boston.

 

[StitchMonkey]

I wish there were transcripts. I never have time to actually watch these things. Sigh.

Click on the little wheel thingy for seetings in the bottom left... set it to double speed. Takes less time to watch and you get the bonus of listening to chipmunks.

 

[Karpenko]

Small fun fact about this interview - both Ted and Raf chose to wear Ralph Lauren polo attire without the other knowing. This interview was simply meant to be.

 

[kwanette]

Thank you. A little sad..for sure.

 

[Spun Silver]

This is only 6 minutes long. Definitely edited down to a good, short size

I agree. I don't have time for hour-long or even half-hour-long vids either (unless they are with Mirai ). Karpenko is great at editing to irresistible viewing lengths.

 

[Loves_Shizuka]

Thank you @Karpenko my friend, as ever

Love Raf. I shall watch this at some point over the weekend.

Also, Ted Flatt is quite dishy

 

[Xela M]

I'm in love with this man and his students. It's like they become hot when they go to him.

Can you interview him everyday please?

 

[bardtoob]

Wow ... Just wow ...

 

[rhapsody]

Mao. She must be an extremely interesting person to know.

A+ editing @Karpenko. Let Ted know that this interview set-up is preferable to the selfie interviews (IE, Mishin and Mirai) he sometimes did, IMO.

 

[jennysk8oboe]

very sad that she could not tell him the reason she could not come back to California. Is this something common to Japanese culture?

 

[kittysk8ts]

very sad that she could not tell him the reason she could not come back to California. Is this something common to Japanese culture?

I think I heard or read somewhere that they wanted to keep her Mum's illness quiet due to the overwhelming media attention leading into Worlds and not needing poor Mao to be bombarded with questions and headlines about her Mum. But I am sure Raf would have kept it quiet too.

 

[jlai]

I think it used to be and may still be common in Japan not to reveal your family's sicknesses

 

[berthesghost]

very sad that she could not tell him the reason she could not come back to California. Is this something common to Japanese culture?

IMO, yes

 

[feraina]

This is only 6 minutes long. Definitely edited down to a good, short size

When I'm not at my crazy demanding job I'm with my very cute but demanding baby. I can read and even post when he's nursing. But no way I can listen to anything aloud or wear a headset without him getting distracted. If you have had a baby then you know what I mean!

 

[Karpenko]

Part 2 of the Rafael Arutyunyan interview: on Coaching Champions

http://youtu.be/nAdv_Gc5wr8

Get your popcorn on, grab a beverage, and soak in the reflections of Rafael.

(In 5-6 minute segments - so don't overdo it unless you love leftovers, and in that case have at it. )

 

[IceAlisa]

OMG. The image of Raf belly dancing in his bathroom the morning after Ashley's silver. That's actually gold.

 

[Xela M]

Amazing. Could you later post the full interview with Rafa (like TSL did with Wilson)? Pretty please? I could listen to him for hours!

As I said on another thread, I was so happy for Rafael (even more than for my beloved Ashley and Adam) that his students skated lights out, especially because both Ashley and Adam have been written off and are not any coach's dream material. Rafa did so well!!!

I have very high hopes for Nathan under Rafa's tutelage. That boy could go places.

Now if Rafa could only convince Patrick Chan to join him...

 

[Nomad]

Amazing. Could you later post the full interview like TSL did with Wilson? Pretty please? I could listen to him for hours!

As I said on another thread, I was so happy for Rafael (even more than for my beloved Ashley and Adam) that his students skated lights out, especially because both Ashley and Adam have been written off and are not any coach's dream material. Rafa did so well!!!

I have very high hopes for Nathan under Rafa's tutelage. That boy could go places.

Now if Rafa could only convince Patrick Chan to join him...

Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWNsiUFhKMc&feature=youtu.be

 

[Xela M]

Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWNsiUFhKMc&feature=youtu.be

Thanks but I meant the full interview with Rafa. I loved the Wilson interview too

 

[Karpenko]

That's a bit OT in this thread. but I'll pass the memo along. There are many more to come before we could do a full segment.

 

[Nomad]

Thanks but I meant the full interview with Rafa. I loved the Wilson interview too

Sorry, I misread your post.

 

[ioana]

When I'm not at my crazy demanding job I'm with my very cute but demanding baby. I can read and even post when he's nursing. But no way I can listen to anything aloud or wear a headset without him getting distracted. If you have had a baby then you know what I mean!

Fair enough. I wanted to mention this was much shorter than the average TSL interviews which are closer to one hour long, but you're right, some people might not be able to do online audio interviews period.