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

[Sylvia]

Clips of Jason today at Rockefeller Center:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5OyDph90-/?taken-by=michlmint
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5Qdbwh0KU
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5Sodyh0UZ
Coach Jason: https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5Tf_ShVly

 

[Sylvia]

http://www.today.com/video/figure-s...lton-at-the-olympics-is-my-dream-865944131780

January 30th, 2017
Olympic bronze medalist Jason Brown stops by the Rink at Rockefeller Center to talk about preparing for the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He tells Tamron Hall and TODAY’s Take guest host Andy Grammer that he’ll skate to “Wait for It” from the Broadway hit “Hamilton” at the Games, and conducts a quick skating lesson.

This clip doesn't include his performance to "Wait for It."

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

In face of injury, Brown puts positivity to the test
2015 U.S. champion's unflagging determination pays dividends in the end

From Lynn:

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017/02/01/214894018

 

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Jason tweeted a montage of his various practice falls for National Get Up Day: https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/827021293493092353

 

[Sylvia]

Jason and Kori Ade are off to Korea today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQYdFJMgOH-

ETA:

Jason & Mirai have arrived in Korea: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQab7MrAxa9/

 

[Sylvia]

The good times (and food!) continue in Korea with Karen Chen and Grant Hochstein: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQdBAxKgFW8/

ETA:

And Jason Brown is blogging again!

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017/02/13/215863584/the-journey-begins-brown-blogs-from-south-korea

 

[Sylvia]

Valentine's Day in Korea: https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/831501360755417088

"L-O-V-E" video filmed on the bus, led by Jason and also featuring the 3 USA pair teams (both links cross-posted in the U.S. Pairs thread in GSD): https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/831493568204124164

Lynn Rutherford's 4CC preview for IN includes a first-hand update from Jason before he left for Korea: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017/02/14/215961158

"I've been out of my walking boot now for a week, which is a huge step in the right direction," Brown said. "The leg is getting stronger again."
...
In recent days, Brown has resumed training his quads, and plans to show his quad toe loop in Gangneung.
"It's definitely something I want to be doing at Four Continents," he said. "I have the mindset to do it. I want to go to Four Continents with a more difficult program than I had in Kansas City, one step closer to what I want to be putting out at worlds."

 

[Sylvia]

Jason's SP run through on Wednesday (3F+3T, 3A, 3Lz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY7_UEAcJdU

His second blog is posted (link above), covering Feb. 13-14.

 

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U. S. Figure Skating is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Twitter link to Jason's Riverdance Nationals performance, and it's commentary free!

Watch @jasonbskates' full Riverdance FS from 2014 here: http://usfigu.re/2nN6y5f

 

[wickedwitch]

U. S. Figure Skating is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Twitter link to Jason's Riverdance Nationals performance, and it's commentary free!

Watch @jasonbskates' full Riverdance FS from 2014 here: http://usfigu.re/2nN6y5f

Commentary free is definitely worth celebrating.

 

[el henry]

Commentary free is definitely worth celebrating.

I always love commentary free everything, but I do love Scotty H. on the Riverdance vid. All the different times it's gone viral, I do think Scott's enthusiasm contributed.

 

[aftershocks]

U. S. Figure Skating is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Twitter link to Jason's Riverdance Nationals performance, and it's commentary free!

Watch @jasonbskates' full Riverdance FS from 2014 here: http://usfigu.re/2nN6y5f

Thanks so much. Joyous memories of an iconic performance!

I enjoy the Scott-commentary version too, as @el henry mentions.

The non-commentary version is wonderful to see too in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Three years flew by like nothing. This program is timeless and will remain so. This particular version (probably from IceNetwork) is refreshing too because of the different camera angles, and being able to listen in on Kori's conversation with Jason in the kiss 'n cry.

At Helsinki Worlds: Go Jason!

The Writing's On the Wall

The Scent of Love

 

[Sylvia]

Audio of Jason's media teleconference call on Wednesday: http://web.icenetwork.com/video/topic/220125674/v1245556883

Lynn Rutherford tweeted yesterday:

Call: [Jason] said quad toe going well, but main focus for #helsinki2017 is to "do what I can do well, with confidence & GOEs."

"Focus is on doing what I can do to the best of my ability, to help get that 3rd (U.S. Olympic) spot."

He's taping an episode of IN's IceTalk podcast today: https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/844955806252630017

 

[katmari]

Great article by Beverly Smith:

https://bevsmithwrites.wordpress.com...bouncing-back/

 

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Jason tweeted an adorable picture of himself and Nathan Chen back when they were young boy skaters:

https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/845047105928486912

 

[Sylvia]

^^^ Cute! I'm guessing the photo could have been taken when they competed together in Juvenile at 2007 "Junior" Nationals in late 2006 - Jason won the gold (age 12) and Nathan placed 10th (age 7) - final round results: http://www.usfsa.org/eventrelatedde...tent/events/200607/usjunior/juvboys-final.htm

(OR that photo could have been taken at 2008 "Junior" Nationals in late 2007 when Jason won silver in Intermediate and Nathan bronze in Juvenile?)

 

[Bookslut]

^^^ Cute! I'm guessing the photo could have been taken when they competed together in Juvenile at 2007 "Junior" Nationals in late 2006 - Jason won the gold (age 12) and Nathan placed 10th (age 7) - final round results: http://www.usfsa.org/eventrelatedde...tent/events/200607/usjunior/juvboys-final.htm

(OR that photo could have been taken at 2008 "Junior" Nationals in late 2007 when Jason won silver in Intermediate and Nathan bronze in Juvenile?)

I'm almost certain this is from 2007. Jason really took a very young Nathan under his wing at that time...accompanying him to the party for the skaters after the event.

 

[Tavi]

I'm almost certain this is from 2007. Jason really took a very young Nathan under his wing at that time...accompanying him to the party for the skaters after the event.

That would mean Jason was twelve in that picture? He looks so much younger - but it would explain the detached amusement on his face!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Jason tweeted an adorable picture of himself and Nathan Chen back when they were young boy skaters:

https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/845047105928486912

OMGGGGGG That is BEYYYYYONNNDDDDDD adorable......

How in the world can a male be that flexible??? That is Sasha Cohen territory...I know, I know ... the ballet... but at THAT age??

I mean... all I was doing that age was watching Wonder Woman sitting on the floor maybe one foot across the other. LOL....

 

[el henry]

Doug Mattis (who is subbing for Kori and Rohene at 7k while they are in Helsinki) has instagrammed his support of Jason, with editorializing that I tend to agree with

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAlNOjh...-by=sk8rmattis
under a photo of Dice, he posts
"#DaisukeTakahashi says....
"Right this way, gentlemen. Time to quad-a-rama, trying to make skating fans forget how my performances made audiences FEEL."
#GoodLuckWithThat
#helsinkiworlds2017
#WhatIfQuadsWereBanned
#TheGuyThatWouldWin
#IsDaShizzle
#GiveMeBothPlease
#quads&quality"

Kori Ade responded

"We got the "feel" part covered @jasonbskates and thx for coming to see and support our magic @skate7k ... @sk8coachirok"

and Doug replied:

"Yes, you do, @sk8coachirok !! One of the most beautiful programs I've ever seen. Truly. I'll keep the fires warm at home for ya! ❤ Best of luck!"

My man Doug Mattis

 

[Sylvia]

Mission Accomplished in Helsinki! https://www.instagram.com/p/BSW6u1PAiJT/?taken-by=jasonbskates&hl=en

Exhibition gala clips filmed rinkside: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSY3xlNAdl1/

Post-Worlds, Nick McCarvel hosts Ice Talk Ep. 28: Karen Chen/Kori Ade
U.S. champion Karen Chen talked to icenetwork about dealing with the pressure of competing at the pre-Olympic year world championships and the impact mentor Kristi Yamaguchi has had on her skating. Then, [after the 25-minute mark] coach Kori Ade joined the podcast to recount how she got her start in the profession and detail the methods she uses to motivate her athletes.

Kori said Jason's SP was being choreographed this past week and they are planning to include 4T and 4S in it next season.

Pre-Worlds - Ep. 26: Jason Brown/Lynn Rutherford
In the last of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, icenetwork contributor Lynn Rutherford helps host Jackie Wong break down the ladies and dance competitions in Helsinki. Then, [after the 33-minute mark] U.S. bronze medalist Jason Brown joins the podcast to talk about his programs this season and how he's fought through injury to put out performances he can be proud of.

http://web.icenetwork.com/fans/icetalk

After returning from Helsinki, Jason attended a show of Hamilton on Broadway and went backstage with Kori and Rohene: https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/849856796646928385

Next up: World Team Trophy in Tokyo next week!

 

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Jason and Kori dancing up a storm in Japan.

 

[katmari]

Jason and Kori dancing up a storm in Japan.

That's one way to shake off jet lag. Of course he had to end the video by buying his favorite rice balls.

I hope Jason skates two clean programs at WTT, gets a quad (or two) ratified and receives a giant plush rice ball from his fans.

Go Jason! Go Team USA!

 

[katmari]

A new article by Lynn Rutherford:

Jason Brown "Lives" To Cheer On His Figure Skating Teammates At World Team Trophy

Sochi teammate Ashley Wagner, voted team captain by the other skaters, is glad to have Brown aboard.

“I’m counting on Jason,” she said. “He’s the team mascot, I’ve decided.”

 

[DORISPULASKI]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWGpopPh4QU

Jason's sp from world team trophy

 

[Mad for Skating]

Aghhh he is just so good! Love this guy TO DEATH! So positive and upbeat. If I'm ever having a bad day, I watch Jason.
His SP from WTT was AMAZING. Can't wait to see him keep moving on up! Sorry, I'm such an uber!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Jason's FS from WTT - BEAUTIFUL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6MTaSaoYJk

 

[Bellanca]

Great job from JB! Relieved to see his season wrap on a high note.


Chen & Brown a 1–2 punch? Has a nice ring to it.

 

[el henry]

Kaitlyn Weaver tweeted:

I'm so happy I skate in the era of Jason Brown.

https://twitter.com/WeaverPoje/statu...81143067033600


And I'm so happy I'm watching

 

[Mad for Skating]

Kaitlyn is so right and she's my ice dancing queen so it's great to know she loves Jason too!