Ice Network's Ice Talk (New Podcast)

[skatfan]

Is Jackie Wong working full time for Ice Network now? I love his Twitter and I think he's a fantastic addition to the team, but I prefer Nick McCarvel as an interviewer. He asks tougher, more interesting questions. I suppose he's had more practice as an actual journalist/reporter though.

Jackie is filling in for Nick for a few weeks.

My I was LOL'ing at Kurt's analysis of things. Let's just say he could have been more professional around some issues (like a 3-year-old injury of Tessa that he knows nothing about). And then there's the I'll Be So Busy at Nationals faux-handwringing as well.

 

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• Ep. 14: Max Aaron/Michael Weiss
  Three-time U.S. champion and icenetwork broadcaster Michael Weiss joins host Jackie Wong to break down the men's competition at the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Then, one of the competitors in that event, Max Aaron, talks to Jackie about some of the most memorable programs he's skated and training the quad axel.

 

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Ep. 15: Mirai Nagasu/Tanith White
Five-time U.S. champion and icenetwork broadcaster Tanith White chats with host Jackie Wong about several of the key competitors in the ice dance and ladies events at the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Mirai Nagau also joins the podcast to talk about the influence that coach Tom Zakrajsek has had on her skating and what it's like training the triple axel.

 

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Ep. 16: Vanessa James & Morgan Ciprès/Mark Hanretty
Former Scottish ice dancer and current Eurosport broadcaster Mark Hanretty and host Jackie Wong preview this week's European Figure Skating Championships. Then, French pairs skaters Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès talk about what it was like relocating to the United States to train and the challenges -- and dangers -- of attempting the throw quad salchow.

 

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Ep. 17: Nathan Chen/Rafael Arutunian
Rafael Arutunian joins host Jackie Wong to discuss the difference in how Russian and American skaters are produced and what it's like coaching someone as self-motivated as his latest prodigy, Nathan Chen. Then, Chen himself talks to Jackie about the benefits of training in two locations and sharing practice ice with Patrick Chan.

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[kittysk8ts]

Ep. 17: Nathan Chen/Rafael Arutunian
Rafael Arutunian joins host Jackie Wong to discuss the difference in how Russian and American skaters are produced and what it's like coaching someone as self-motivated as his latest prodigy, Nathan Chen. Then, Chen himself talks to Jackie about the benefits of training in two locations and sharing practice ice with Patrick Chan.

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I enjoyed this. Raf is so interesting. And Nathan is an intelligent and well spoken young man. Hard to believe he is a mere 17 years old.

 

[skatfan]

Chen' calmness and consistency reminds me of Kwan. I think he'll be fine at 4CCs and Worlds.

I wonder if the travel between CA and MI will get old.

 

[aftershocks]

I wonder if the travel between CA and MI will get old.

Well Nathan is young too, so he's probably not as affected by constant travel since the body bounces back more easily in youth.

So has Jackie Wong become the permanent host of Ice Talk? I realize that Nick McCarvel has been in Australia covering Australian Open Tennis.

 

[Jammers]

Chen' calmness and consistency reminds me of Kwan. I think he'll be fine at 4CCs and Worlds.

I wonder if the travel between CA and MI will get old.

Great comparison. Nathan does have a bit of Michelle's quiet confidence and calmness about him and he doesn't seem to get rattled easily. He makes mistakes but it's more about him pushing himself then having a meltdown.

 

[skatfan]

So has Jackie Wong become the permanent host of Ice Talk? I realize that Nick McCarvel has been in Australia covering Australian Open Tennis.

No he's just covering for these few weeks. Nick is supposed to come back.

 

[feraina]

No he's just covering for these few weeks. Nick is supposed to come back.

Jackie is getting better by the week.

 

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Ep. 18: Rockne Brubaker/Tom Zakrajsek
The husband-and-wife coaching team of Stefania Berton and Rockne Brubaker talk to host Jackie Wong about their own skating careers and the changes that have taken place in the pairs discipline over the years. Tom Zakrajsek joins the podcast to discuss how he became known as a jump specialist and the progress Mirai Nagasu has made under his tutelage.

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Ep. 19: Madison Chock & Evan Bates/Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi sits down with host Nick McCarvel to assess the U.S. ladies' medal chances at worlds and describe the challenges of being a skating mom. Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates join the podcast to talk about how they feel they still have a long way to go to reach their full potential and what it was like working with choreographers Rohene Ward and Christopher Dean.

 

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Ep. 20: Marissa Castelli & Mervin Tran/Nick Zaccardi
Nick Zaccardi of NBC OlympicTalk and host Nick McCarvel recap all the action from last week's Four Continents Championships, including the scintillating performances of Nathan Chen. U.S. pairs skaters Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran join the podcast to talk about their long-term goals and why competing in the Olympics should not be the be-all and end-all for athletes.

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Next week's episode:

https://twitter.com/NickMcCarvel/status/834411666796314625

After their big announcement, we have @Meryl_Davis & @CharlieaWhite on #IceTalk next week! Tweet your questions to @icenetwork before Fri PM

https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/834441202455953408

In addition to Meryl and Charlie, we'll also have Mariah Bell on the next episode of #IceTalk. Tweet your questions for her now!

 

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Ep. 21: Meryl Davis & Charlie White/Mariah Bell
Meryl Davis and Charlie White open up about why they decided not to compete next season and discuss the responsibility that comes with being an Olympic champion. U.S. bronze medalist Mariah Bell joins the podcast to talk about what she likes (and doesn't like) about living in Los Angeles and her expectations for the world championships later this month in Helsinki, Finland.

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[DDNatalia]

IMO Jackie Wong was doing a fine job in the MC role. McCarvel seems to perseverate over certain issues (Marissa/Mervin citizenship issue = dead horse beaten ... again ... and again) and have a much shallower basis for his views (e.g., when asked to predict competition outcomes ... trying to think if he has anything resembling an unembarrassing track record in Icenetwork polls)

 

[mollymgr]

IMO Jackie Wong was doing a fine job in the MC role. McCarvel seems to perseverate over certain issues (Marissa/Mervin citizenship issue = dead horse beaten ... again ... and again) and have a much shallower basis for his views (e.g., when asked to predict competition outcomes ... trying to think if he has anything resembling an unembarrassing track record in Icenetwork polls)

I enjoy Jackie's interviews a lot more. Nick seems obsessed with wanting to break his own record of trying to ask the same question in multiple different ways.

 

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Ep. 22: Darlene & Peter Cain/Rachel Parsons & Michael Parsons

Husband-and-wife coaching team Darlene and Peter Cain join the podcast to discuss the state of American pairs skating and what it's like coaching their daughter, Ashley. Then, sibling ice dancers Rachel Parsons and Michael Parsons talk about their expectations for the 2017 World Junior Championships and why they think they're ready to make the jump to the senior level next season.

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ETA: The interview with the Cains was taped last week before Glenn WD from Jr. Worlds.

 

[aftershocks]

I enjoy Jackie's interviews a lot more. Nick seems obsessed with wanting to
break his own record of trying to ask the same question in multiple different ways.

You do have a point.

I enjoy Jackie quite a bit, but I also think Nick and Jackie both bring fairly good skills to the broadcast.

Probably Nick is trying to be diplomatic while also trying to ask at least some tough or pertinent questions, rather than hosting an interview full of softballs.

ETA:
Listening to the latest broadcast with Jackie hosting, I do agree one of the small noticeable differences is Jackie's seemingly greater ease in moving things along while covering a lot and not overly belaboring a point. Otherwise, their hosting skills are fairly even. What with his Rocker Skating blog and his years of fs fandom, perhaps Jackie has a bit of greater knowledge of skaters and of figure skating generally. In addition to figure skating, Nick also covers a lot of tennis.

 

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Ep. 23: Kiira Korpi/Madison Hubbell & Zachary Donohue
In the first of our four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, Kiira Korpi of Finland, who's serving as an ambassador for the event, reflects on her career and reveals what she's been up to since retiring two years ago. U.S. ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue join the podcast to talk about how their skating has grown since moving to Montreal and what their goals are for the competition in Helsinki.

Ep. 24: John Coughlin/Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford
In the second of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, icenetwork contributor John Coughlin joins host Jackie Wong to look at the top men and pairs that will be vying for medals in Helsinki. Then, two-time defending world champions Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada talk about the ups and downs they've experienced this season and how they've changed their strategy to find the motivation they need heading into the competition next week.

Coming up: Tara Lipinski, Ashley Wagner, Jason Brown

 

[Barbara Manatee]

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Ep. 25: Tara Lipinski/Ashley Wagner

In the third of four episodes previewing the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, Olympic champion and NBC commentator Tara Lipinski offers her take on the U.S. ladies who will be competing in Helsinki and opines on the current state of figure skating. Then, Ashley Wagner joins the podcast to reminisce about her first experience at worlds and explain what she needs to do to help the U.S. secure three ladies spots at next year's Olympic Games.

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, 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.

Ep. 27: Charlie White/Misha Ge

Ice dancer and commentator Charlie White and Ice Talk host Jackie Wong dissect all the competition from the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships and choose their favorite moments from the week that was. Then, one of the most popular skaters in the sport today, Misha Ge, stops by to discuss his future plans and what it's like being coached by his parents.

I've only listened to the last episode so far, but I enjoyed Charlie's Worlds wrap-up quite a bit, and Misha is a doll. I hope they keep these interviews going through the off-season.

 

[DDNatalia]

Jackie does such a credible job as host. He understands how to cover the key topics without getting bogged down in biases or obsessing about how to make the podcast mostly about their own misconstrued sense of self-importance.

 

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Post-Worlds, Nick McCarvel hosts Ep. 28: Karen Chen/Kori Ade
U.S. champion Karen Chen talked to icenetwork [first 25 minutes] 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, 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.

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Ep. 29: Philip Hersh/Ashley Cain & Timothy LeDuc
Following the announcement of Mao Asada's retirement from competition, host Jackie Wong and journalist Philip Hersh discuss the Japanese skater's legacy and the impact she made on the sport. Then, U.S. pairs skaters Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc share the story of how they teamed up and talk about how quickly they've gelled in the 10 months they've been skating together.

 

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Ep. 32: Scott Hamilton/Valentina Marchei & Ondrej Hotarek
Olympic champion Scott Hamilton joins the podcast to discuss his new docuseries on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN), 'Scott Hamilton Today,' and shares his thoughts on American phenom Nathan Chen. Then, Valentina Marchei and Ondřej Hotárek of Italy talk about the serendipitous way their partnership started and how challenging it is to compete in the pairs discipline today.

GSD thread: "Scott Hamilton Today" docu-series streamed on PEN

Ep. 31: 2016-17 Season in Review
Host Nick McCarvel, Jackie Wong of RockerSkating.com and Nick Zaccardi of NBC OlympicTalk review the 2016-17 season and look at the major storylines in skating heading into the Olympic year. (This episode was recorded live at MLBAM studios on Monday, May 1.)

Ep. 30: Tara Modlin/Sam Donovan
On this week's Ice Talk, we've got a couple of guests who bring unique perspectives on the world of figure skating. First, Tara Modlin, the president of Fireworks Sports and Entertainment, talks about how she got started in the talent management industry and what it was like representing Johnny Weir. Then, former 'Project Runway' contestant Sam Donovan shares some figure skating fashion do's and don'ts and runs down some of his favorite -- and least favorite -- costumes from this past season.

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Ep. 33: Brian Boitano/Meryl Davis
1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano talks to host Nick McCarvel about how he got into cooking and mixology and explains his decision to come out four years ago. Then, another Olympic champion, Meryl Davis, joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, from getting a new puppy to working toward finishing her college degree to helping launch Figure Skating in Detroit.

 

[DDNatalia]

SO many more skaters they could be tapping into, former champion wise. Hope they stay on top of the interviews. Fun to hear from Meryl sans Charlie. They mention it is 'take turns' since I guess Charlie had a solo interview during Worlds.

 

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Today - Ep. 36: Bruno Marcotte/Christina Gao
Bruno Marcotte joins the podcast to talk about what's it's like being married to a skater he coaches (Meagan Duhamel) and how much the pairs discipline has changed over the years. Then, Christina Gao looks back on some of her favorite moments from her competitive career and updates us on what she's been doing since she graduated from Harvard.

Ep. 35: Jeremy Abbott/Sandra Bezic
Jeremy Abbott has a big announcement regarding his competitive future, and he shares it exclusively with icenetwork on this week's podcast. Then, Sandra Bezic joins Ice Talk to discuss the positive and negative ways the IJS has impacted the sport and to reminisce about some of her favorite programs she's choreographed.

 

[DDNatalia]

Really enjoy the podcast interviews. Would love to hear from Josh! Has been a while since he announced his comeback plans.

 

[mollymgr]

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Ep. 37: Joannie Rochette/Jackie Wong
Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette chats with Ice Talk about going to medical school, the lasting impact the Vancouver Games have had on her life and the rise of the Canadian lady in figure skating. Then, Jackie Wong joins host Nick McCarvel to share his thoughts on everything that's happened in the sport during this eventful offseason.
It is great that she is now pursuing a degree in medicine at McGill.