A Teen Talks Skating

I can’t tell an underrotated jump from a clean one, have no music taste, and hate public speaking. Clearly a podcast is for me!

Hey! My name is Vangogh and I am a huge figure skating fan!

Unfortunately, I am a teen. Teens don't care about figure skating. ):
Instead of ranting about music choices to my friends, I decided to make a podcast! Great decision, right?

A Teen Talks Skating is a light-hearted podcast where I rant about figure skating. Obviously.

All opinions are mine only, not intended to offend or hurt anybody.
New episodes every Saturday (hopefully)!
Cover art by my sister!

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#145
November 7 · 1 hr
#145: Creepy Results in Kelowna: Skate Canada 2026 REVIEW
You know the figure skating results are chaotic if I spend more than an hour talking about them! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating stop #2: Skate Canada 2026! Lots of chaos across all four disciplines. Enjoy!
#144
October 31 · 57 min
#144: Chaos on French Ice: Grand Prix de France 2026 REVIEW
Happy Halloween! Almost an hour of me ranting about figure skating! Hello everyone! The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is back! Today we start off by reviewing the very chaotic Grand Prix de France 2026. Lots of skaters and interesting skates! Enjoy!
#143
October 24 · 56 min
#143: Hung(a)ry for Figure Skating! CS Budapest Trophy 2026 REVIEW
Lots of ranting. And a really bad episode title! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the figure skating results of the CS Budapest Trophy 2026. Tons of skaters that I love! Enjoy!
#142
October 17 · 44 min
#142: To Kazakhstan We Go! CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2026 REVIEW
Hello everyone! Today we review a very special competition: the CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2026! Lots of skaters in a great competition atmosphere from the federation and organizers! Enjoy!
#141
October 10 · 44 min
#141: Beautiful Days in Batumi: CS Trialeti Trophy 2026 REVIEW
My voice! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the figure skating results of the CS Trialeti Trophy 2026! Only two more weeks until the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating begins! Enjoy!
#140
October 3 · 54 min
#140: A Tour of Europe! CS Nebelhorn Trophy 2026 + CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial 2026 REVIEW
Lots of ranting and a very sore throat! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy and the CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial 2026! Enjoy!
#139
September 26 · 50 min
#139: An Italian Getaway…CS Lombardia Trophy 2026
A bit of chaos! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the CS Lombardia Trophy 2026! Men, women, and ice dance couples battled it out to take the trophy in beautiful Bergamo, Italy. Enjoy!
#127
September 19 · 44 min
#138: When Figure Skating Becomes Reality TV…and CS John Nicks Pairs Challenge!
Another chaotic episode! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the CS John Nicks Pairs Challenge. I also talk about how figure skating is sometimes just like reality TV...!
#137
September 12 · 54 min
#137: A September Weekend in Japan: CS Kinoshita Group Cup 2026
A competition! Finally! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the results of the CS Kinoshita Group Cup 2026. Definitely a chaotic competition with lots of crazy results. Which figure skaters rose to the top? Enjoy!
#136
September 5 · 42 min
#136: Using Figure Skating as Inspiration to Fix Your Life
Ranting! Hello everyone! Today I attempt to fix your life (and mine) by talking about some of biggest inspirations from figure skating, the world's most inspirational sport. I talk a lot about lessons that we can learn from the sport and some of my specific favorite skating stories. Enjoy!
#135
August 29 · 50 min
#135: Alysa Liu Announcement + How to Build the Perfect Figure Skating Country
Maybe one of my better rants? Hello everyone! Today we briefly discuss an announcement from Olympic champion Alysa Liu! I also lead you on a rant about building the best figure skating country in the world. What factors make a country good at figure skating? Enjoy!
#134
August 22 · 47 min
#134: Figure Skating’s Most Controversial Result - Yuna Kim’s Stolen Gold Medal?
I will never stop talking about this event... Hello everyone! Today we discuss what might be the most controversial result in figure skating. Yuna Kim vs. Adelina Sotnikova at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Was Yuna Kim's gold medal stolen? How are their performances compared? How is this still relevant today?
#133
August 15 · 51 min
#133: Summer Competition Recap + The Current State of U.S. Figure Skating
A bit of a chaotic episode. Hello everyone! Today we discuss three summer competitions: Lake Placid Ice Dance International, Asian Open Trophy, and CS Cranberry Cup 2026. We also talk about the current state of U.S. figure skating! Who are the stars to watch out for this season and the rest of the Olympics cycle in all four disciplines?
#132
August 8 · 54 min
#132: The 2026-2027 Figure Skating Season Begins! Stories, Trajectories, and News
The season comes to a start! Hello everyone! Today I discuss the upcoming 2026-2027 figure skating season. The International Skating Union has drastically changed the sport for this next Olympic quad. Which skaters will continue to make their rise? Which skaters are new to the senior ranks and here to make a mark? Enjoy!
#131
August 1 · 46 min
#131: What Do Figure Skaters Do After Retirement?
The age-old question only wandering around in my head! Hello everyone! Today we discuss what figure skaters do after retirement. Do they enter "normal people world?" Do they continue their involvement in skating? What leads to their retirement? Is a comeback possible? Enjoy!
#130
July 25 · 42 min
#130: The Impact of Yuri on Ice! - Ten Years of Figure Skating’s Beloved Anime
A fun episode to end off July! Hello everyone! The anime Yuri On Ice! has undoubtedly become the most iconic piece of figure skating media. What is it about? Why has it made such a huge impact on figure skating? Why are we all in love with this show? Enjoy!
#129
July 18 · 49 min
#129: Synchronized Skating in the Olympics! - Everything You Need to Know!
Exciting news! Hello everyone! The International Skating Union (ISU) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced that synchronized skating will be at the 2030 Olympics? What is synchronized skating? How is it similar/different from figure skating? How will it be implemented at the Olympics? Find out now! Enjoy!
#128
July 11 · 54 min
#128: Russians Return to Figure Skating - Facts, Support, and Opposition
Hello everyone! The International Skating Union has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian skaters, who are now allowed to return to international figure skating competition in the 2026-2027 season. Today I break down the facts as well as the arguments supporting and opposing this decision.
#127
July 4 · 50 min
#127: All the Figure Skating News You Need to Know - Russians Return, ISU Congress, New Events
Lots of important news! Hello everyone! Today I discuss the recent news in the figure skating world. Russian skaters will controversially be permitted back into competition this season. The Beijing28 project seeks to create a combined skating championships. AI will be used in judging? Lots of analysis and news to go through. Enjoy!
#126
June 27 · 56 min
#126: Grand Prix of Figure Skating Assignments are OUT! - Men + Ice Dance Analysis/Predictions
More ranting and lots of fun! Hello everyone! Today we discuss the 2026-2027 Grand Prix of Figure Skating assignments for the men and the ice dance events. Who do I think will be on the podium at each of these intense events? Find out! Enjoy!

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