Offseason Updates

In this episode, Kim recaps the women’s event at the 2026 Cup of China, from Mona Chiba’s close victory and the medal-ceremony controversy to standout performances across the field. She also surveys the early Grand Prix season and previews the women’s roster at Skate America.

In this episode, Kim recaps the men's event at the 2026 Cup of China, where Kao Miura delivered a career-best performance and the new six-pass format encouraged ambitious jump combinations. She also assesses the Grand Prix Final race, early-season form across the men's field, and the contenders to watch at Skate America.

Kim recaps the pairs event at the 2026 Cup of China, where Olympic bronze medalists Anastasiia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov won on their return to the Grand Prix circuit. She gives her thoughts on the first two Grand Prix events and previews Skate America.

In this episode, Kim recaps the ice dance event at the 2026 Cup of China, where low scores and tight margins shaped the podium and Grand Prix Final implications. She assesses the programs and prospects of the leading teams, then considers the wider state of the field and previews Skate America.

In this episode, I discuss big news in Figure Skating including Deanna's new partnership, Alysa's break, and will a member of Team USA be on Dancing with the Stars?

Offseason Updates: Canadian Ice Dance, Rule Changes, and how did I forget Skate America Women?In this episode, Kim Dunaway discusses recent figure skating rule changes, upcoming competitions, and Canadian ice dance partnerships, providing insights into how these developments impact the sport.

The 2026 ISU Grand Prix assignments are out, and I’m breaking down the biggest matchups, surprise placements, and early Grand Prix Final contenders across women, men, pairs, and ice dance.

In this episode, Kim interviews Maura Sullivan Hill about her book 'Legends of Women's Figure Skating.' They discuss the criteria for selecting skating legends, the evolution of the sport, iconic performances, and the importance of diversity and longevity in figure skating.

In this episode, Kim discusses the new partnership of Marjorie Lajoie & Jean Luc Baker plus some additional updates during this busy pairs offseason.

In this episode, Kim provides her thoughts on the recent upheavals in figure skating pairs, including retirements, splits, and new partnerships, with insights into the implications for the upcoming season.