Downtown Jason Brown - Let the Good Times Roll (uber thread #2)

[Sylvia]

Uploaded today (Oct. 1) - Jason Brown Q&A at 2024 Friends on Ice in Japan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3P-Lm0X6xI

ETA:

Jason's performance at the Summer Sizzler:

Another video of his SP exhibition to The Legend of Tarzan soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqBIubKrMnk

 

[Sylvia]

Thank you to @AYS for posting Jason’s Shanghai Trophy SP video in the Kiss & Cry forum:

Jason's [Tarzan SP] posted by an X user:

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[Sylvia]

Jason's SP at Shanghai Trophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMoe-xQudq4

FS debut of "Spiegel im Spiegel" earlier today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RehS02YAH4w

He placed 4th in FS and won the bronze.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Jason serving Amber Glenn

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[Sylvia]

Jason before he makes his GP return at Skate Canada International this week:

By Lynn Rutherford:

Fired Up Jason Brown Returns To The Grand Prix Series | U.S. Figure Skating

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Article based on a video call with Nick McCarvel: https://olympics.com/en/news/jason-...skating-grand-prix-purpose-love-olympics-2026

 

[Sylvia]

SP run through on Friday, Oct. 25 (in 2 parts): https://x.com/fzzt_simmons/status/1849855955988832552

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting 2 of my posts in the Skate Canada International Men's FS play-by-play thread in the Kiss & Cry section:

From a self-proclaimed Jason stan (includes a photo of 2 Jason banners in Halifax) who watched the early Sunday morning practice before the FS: https://x.com/fzzt_simmons/status/1850506247478427952

tracy and jason having a long technical talk following drilling some triple axels, looking at clips on her phone, looks like he’s letting one of his shoulders/sides get away from him

Note: This fan has more Jason skating clips posted on her X account.

Transcription of what Jason said in the mixed zone after his FS: https://x.com/goldenskate/status/1850575116931158328
Excerpt:

Re his state in the season and reconciling what fans are accustomed to seeing from him later in the season: On average, this is what I do on a training day and where I'm at. So that was, you know, similar to last year and the year before, but no one saw it. It wasn't something that I was putting out in competition. And so by the time I was competing, I was very much more polished, which made me a lot more confident. And so this is an experience where I'm a little bit more vulnerable. I'm putting myself out there, you know, and obviously I always want to go out there and skate my best. So it's hard having these moments. But I think the biggest thing that Tracy and I are going to have to go back and discuss is what is the takeaway, the learning and kind of putting that, in a lot of ways, that ego aside, and being like, Okay, I'm going to go through the muckiness, and you guys aren't going to see the muckiness as it goes.

 

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Jason’s Skate Canada Halifax video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBw4jHZBmcp/

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[YukiNieve]

Jason did a short Q&A at the Shanghai Trophy.

The venue was where he skated his first senior Worlds in 2015 and he talks about the memories. He also talks about his new exhibition program, Hit The Road Jack.

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He is now Uncle J. - welcome to the Brown family, Nico!

Jason Brown on Instagram: "🦃🦃🦃 #Thanksgiving Our very first family photo with the newest, tiniest addition!! 🥹📸 Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Week! ♥️, Uncle J (今叔父です!)"

11K likes, 118 comments - jasonbskates on December 1, 2024: "🦃🦃🦃 #Thanksgiving Our very first family photo with the newest, tiniest addition!! 🥹📸 Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Week! ♥️, Uncle J (今叔父です!)".

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[Sylvia]

Jason’s post earlier today:

Jason Brown on Instagram: "Labas from Lithuania!! 🇱🇹⛸️ 🎥: @aidasreklys #vilnius #iceskating #outdoors #icerink #lithuania"

19K likes, 246 comments - jasonbskates on December 9, 2024: "Labas from Lithuania!! 🇱🇹⛸️ 🎥: @aidasreklys #vilnius #iceskating #outdoors #icerink #lithuania".

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Clip shared by a lucky skater at the outdoor rink :

Akvilė Grigonytė on Instagram: "just had the most incredible experience skating with @jasonbskates! 🥹❤️ ✨I’m so grateful and beyond happy to have shared these moments ❤️ thank you for your time and kindness! #figureskating"

158 likes, 29 comments - ice.bunnny on December 9, 2024: "just had the most incredible experience skating with @jasonbskates! 🥹❤️ ✨I’m so grateful and beyond happy to have shared these moments ❤️ thank you for your time and kindness! #figureskating".

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He and Polina Edmunds, among others, are in Lithuania for a show ("Ice Melodies") on Dec. 12:

Žalgirio arena on Instagram: "Pirmadienio rytą laidų vedėja ir šokėja @kavaliauskaite praleido tikrai įspūdingai – dviejų pasaulinio lygio žvaigždžių apsuptyje. 👌⛸️ Repeticijose dalyvavo daugkartinis Lietuvos dailiojo čiuožimo čempionas @aidasrekly

521 likes, 0 comments - zalgirioarena on December 9, 2024: "Pirmadienio rytą laidų vedėja ir šokėja @kavaliauskaite praleido tikrai įspūdingai – dviejų pasaulinio lygio žvaigždžių apsuptyje. 👌⛸️ Repeticijose dalyvavo daugkartinis Lietuvos dailiojo čiuožimo čempionas @aidasreklys ir jau...

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Show info (this link is posted in the GSD thread titled "Fall-Winter 2024/25 Ice Shows" now):

LEDO MELODIJOS

Žiemiškoje šventėje pasirodys žymiausi pasaulio, Europos ir Olimpiniai dailiojo čiuožimo čempionai ir akrobatai, laužantys visus gravitacijos dėsnius.

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[Sylvia]

Jason has 3 shows in Lithuania this week:

Jason Brown on Instagram: "“Ledo Melodijos” Rehearsals are underway!! ??? ?Dec 11 Klaipeda @svyturioarena ?Dec 12 Kaunas @zalgirioarena ?Dec 13 Vilnius @pramoguarena ?: @vee_dranginis_photo"

1,276 likes, 10 comments - jasonbskates on December 11, 2024: "“Ledo Melodijos” Rehearsals are underway!! ??? ?Dec 11 Klaipeda @svyturioarena ?Dec 12 Kaunas @zalgirioarena ?Dec 13 Vilnius @pramoguarena ?: @vee_dranginis_photo".

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[Sylvia]

Vail (CO) Daily article before Jason makes his second consecutive appearance in the Vail Ice Spectacular show on Dec. 22-23: https://www.vaildaily.com/news/olym...jason-brown-returns-to-vails-ice-spectacular/

 

[katmari]

Jason just posted this reel.

Jason Brown on Instagram: "⛸️ #torontocricketclub #training"

1,027 likes, 17 comments - jasonbskates on March 22, 2025: "⛸️ #torontocricketclub #training".

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Comments like this are definitely encouraging!

You looked so good at Skate Oakville’s simulation event last week! It was a joy to see you skate again.

 

[JJH]

Thanks Jason for your beautiful free skate at the World Championship. Also, thanks for your help in earning 3 spots. Well done!

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

It was a different Jason at this Worlds. After kind of messing up the short he was total business for the FS. No beaming smile when he came out. No projecting to the audience during the steps. It was a poker face throughout and skater almost as good as he ever has. He more than a skating emissary. He`s a competitor.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I was so worried that Brown was sacrificing longevity for a second competitive phase, but such a relief to see that his problems were equipment related and fixable, and to see not only his gorgeous, fluid movement quality again, but also his toughness in getting past what was likely frustration after doubling in his combo in the SP to looking genuinely happy after the FS was wonderful.

 

[DreamSkates]

So USFSA made the right choice after all, in choosing Jason to go to Worlds. He and Ilia came through for the US. (Hugs to Andrew T, that free skate was not what he was looking for).

 

[kwanfan1818]

I assume USFS knew exactly what issues Brown was having and was able to make an informed decision.

Torgashev's terrific SP gave the US Men a great platform going into the FS. I don't underestimate the importance of that, however his FS went.

 

[katmari]

Jason is listed on the TV Asahi World Team Trophy entry list.

He will already be in Japan as he is part of the SOI Japan cast.

 

[YukiNieve]

I was going to post this clip comparing his River Dance in 2016 and that of 2025, and Jason himself post it on his IG!

Jason Brown on Instagram: "Still “Reeling Around the Sun” ? In so many ways, my career took off in Boston 11 years ago with Riverdance. It’s a privilege to still have the opportunity to be out there doing what I love. Whether you hopped on then, yea

12K likes, 414 comments - jasonbskates on April 2, 2025: "Still “Reeling Around the Sun” ? In so many ways, my career took off in Boston 11 years ago with Riverdance. It’s a privilege to still have the opportunity to be out there doing what I love. Whether you hopped on then, years before, or...

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[AYS]

I can't stop watching Jason's worlds lp - I'm so glad I had the chance to see this in person.

Fan cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3LPBKPy4E0

I love that you can see Tracy's reactions throughout the performance, especially in the final 2 spins where you can see her reacting each time he successfully achieves a feature.

 

[YukiNieve]

There is a heartfelt article (in Japanese and behind the paywall) about the relationship between Jason and a little boy, so I summarized here:

https://digital.asahi.com/articles/AST4833XVT48IIPE00HM.html?ptoken=01JRAH6ZAV11ZX1N23DDH6FS3S
(there is a video clip of the surprise reunion between Jason and the boy on this page that you can watch)

Jason has been visiting and volunteering at The Ronald McDonald Houses, residential facilities for children with incurable diseases and their families, wherever he has been after the competitions or shows he has done.

This time he visited the one in Sapporo, Japan, where the SOI will be held.

Jason visited there before - in 2019, he met Aoi, then 6 years old. When Aoi was 4 years and 8 months old, he contracted Perthes' Disease, which caused partial necrosis at the base of his femur and left him unable to walk. After meeting with Jason, Aoi watched his performance. “I was impressed that Jason seemed to be having so much fun skating.”

It took Aoi 4-5 hours by car between his home and the hospital. During the difficult and lonely times while fihgting his illness, Jason's joyful appearance gave Aoi strength.

When Aoi started training to walk and posted it on his SNS, Jason commented "You are wonderful. I look forward to seeing you again!" Since then he has been trying ice skating, boxing, and various sports for rehabilitation.

This time, Jason visited the McDonald House in Sappro for the first time in 5.5 years. Aoi turned 11 years old. The reunion was a surprise to Jason. Aoi had prepared a message in English. Aoi conveyed his thoughts and feelings word for word to Jason, who could not hide his surprise. "I have missed you so much“ Aoi said, ”(Now) I (can) go to school every day.

Jason said “Wow.” Speaking in Japanese, "Aoi, who was in a wheelchair, started skating. I could see that he never gave up and worked hard. I was the one who was more energized and encouraged by Aoi."

Jason and Aoi promised to skate together on the 9th (this Wednesday).

Aoi said "If you can enjoy doing things (like Jason), it makes both you and the other person enjoy doing things. That's how I want to spend my time. The next time I see Jason, I want to show him that I have become even stronger."

 

[katmari]

Here's Jason's post about skating w/Aoi.

Jason Brown on Instagram: "2019-2025 ♥️ @rmhc @dmhcjapan #sapporo 5年という月日が経ち、私は札幌に戻ってきました。そしてなんと、今日、あおい君と一緒にスケートをしました！彼はたくさんの苦難を乗り越え、大きく成長していました。彼の成長は僕に大きなインスピレーションを与えてくれて、僕もあおい君のように強さや勇気を持って前進していきたいと感じています。あおい君、僕はずっとずっと君を応援しているよ！ I met Aoi 5 year

3,151 likes, 41 comments - jasonbskates on April 9, 2025: "2019-2025 ♥️ @rmhc @dmhcjapan #sapporo 5年という月日が経ち、私は札幌に戻ってきました。そしてなんと、今日、あおい君と一緒にスケートをしました！彼はたくさんの苦難を乗り越え、大きく成長していました。彼の成長は僕に大きなインスピレーションを与えてくれて、僕もあおい君のように強さや勇気を持って前進していきたいと感じています。あおい君、僕はずっとずっと君を応援しているよ！ I met Aoi 5 years ago at RMHC...

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[vgerdes]

I can't stop watching Jason's worlds lp - I'm so glad I had the chance to see this in person.

Fan cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3LPBKPy4E0

Thank you for posting that. I enjoyed the opportunity to watch a program that I've seen on TV, from an audience perspective. It gives a whole new dimension to the way Jason skates.

 

[YukiNieve]

(I have been at WTT)
Jason designed and prepared the T-shirts that the US team wears for WTT (see picture below) literally in a few weeks after he found out he was doing WTT and will be a team captain.

Golden Skate on Instagram: "Happy team captains! Day 1 is done and USA is in the lead. Result after Day 1 1. USA 🇺🇸 52 pts 2. JPN 🇯🇵 44 pts 3. FRA 🇫🇷 34 pts 4. ITA 🇮🇹 30 pts 5. CAN 🇨🇦 28 pts 6. GEO 🇬🇪 25 pts"

1,761 likes, 6 comments - goldsk8 on April 17, 2025: "Happy team captains! Day 1 is done and USA is in the lead. Result after Day 1 1. USA 🇺🇸 52 pts 2. JPN 🇯🇵 44 pts 3. FRA 🇫🇷 34 pts 4. ITA 🇮🇹 30 pts 5. CAN 🇨🇦 28 pts 6. GEO 🇬🇪 25 pts".

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[YukiNieve]

Jason designed and prepared the T-shirts that the US team wears (see picture below) literally in a few weeks after he found out he was doing WTT and will be a team captain.

Since many people asked for them, Jason decided to sell his merch on a limited basis (one week only). It seems you can ship them overseas (I did).

Jason Brown Official Merch Store​

Jason Brown Shop
shop.jasonbskates.com
https://x.com/jasonbskates/status/1914846693410959449

 

[YukiNieve]

Jason did a Q&A for his fans at the SOI show in Osaka, Japan.

He compared the experience at the 2025 Boston Worlds to that of the 2014 US Nationals (held at the same venue), explained his decision to skate to River Dance again, talked about the equipment problem, his plans for next season's programs and summer shows.

Something cute happened while filming this Q&A, so you must watch it！ ?

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[Cachoo]

Just happy to be living in the Jason Brown era:

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[Allskate]

Jason has been busy on Instagram with posts and stories this summer. It's really interesting following his training and his work on choreography for his new programs. He hasn't said what his music is other than that he hasn't finalized it yet and he is planning on his long program incorporating contemporary dance. It's fun watching him work with Randi Strong on the contemporary choreo as well as watching him work with Rohene on other choreo.