Ep. 13 Rising From the Ashes, Sarah Everhardt

For this episode's special guest, It's the fan favorite, performance Ma-estro himself, Jimmy Ma! You may remember him from his "Turn Down for What" program, but today, we get to know him and all about figure skating from his perspective. Jimmy opens up about the pressures of elite competition, staying true to his artistic voice, and carving out joy in a demanding sport. You're not gonna want to miss the Ma-mentum - because no matter if Jimmy’s in the rink or on the mic, it’s always showtime.instagrams: jimmy @jimmy_mf_ma lindsay @lindsayxwangoff ice hours podcast @itsofficehours

It’s the riverdancing, Firebirding, Lando Norris–obsessed Sarah Everhardt you all know and love! Bursting onto the Senior Grand Prix circuit with fiery grace and jaw-dropping consistency, Sarah sits down with Lindsay to unpack her breakout season, favorite moments from Boston Worlds, and (of course) all things Harry Potter. From twizzles to time-turners, this episode is pure fire (and ice!)

It's Worlds week! Get hyped as Beck and Lindsay gush and go crazy over their favorite skaters, teams and programs this season. Off(Ice) Hours will see you in Boston!

In this episode, we sit down with Beck Strommer to talk about his season of change—both on and off the ice. From relocating his training base to making the leap to the senior level, Beck shares how he’s navigating new challenges, refining his technique, and pushing himself artistically. We discuss the adjustments that come with training in a new environment, the mindset shift for success in the senior ranks, and his goals for the season ahead. Tune in for an insightful conversation about growth and resilience, to morph into the most beautiful of butterflies in the sport of figure skating. Find us on Instagram!Beck: beck_s_sk8s beck.stroOff(Ice) Hours: itsofficehoursLuke: lukeawang Lindsay: lindsayxwang

After just two seasons of partnership, Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik twizzled their way to pewter at the 2023 U.S. Nationals, a plethora of Challenger Series hardware and a berth to the 2024 Four Continents Championships. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, host Lindsay and Emilea have an engaging conversation about Emilea's seamless transition from singles to ice dance, her team's unique artistic identity, and all of her on-and-off ice inspirations.

He skates, he vlogs, AND he codes?? Lindsay and special guest Taira Shinohara have a conversation about achievements, goals, and balancing all kinds of exciting projects. This episode was graciously sponsored by ScoreSkates app. The first 10 viewers to dm the official podcast Instagram @itsofficehours can get a discount code towards Taira’s app. Thanks so much to ScoreSkates for supporting, and to all our viewers for listening. Taira’s Instagram: @taira.shinohara Taira’s YouTube: youTube.com/@tairashinohara

He's not just rewriting the discipline's history; he's defining it. Lucas Appel, 2022 U.S. Solo Ice Dance Champion became the first athlete to represent the United States in solo ice dance a couple months ago in Poland. So, grab your coffee and join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation about breaking boundaries, pursuing passion, and carving out a place for everyone on the ice with our exceptional guest.

After some needed R&R, we're back to bring you our thoughts on the exciting World Championships that recently took place, the end of season vibes, & previewing the off season!! BTW: Worlds are in Boston next year! (woohoo)!!

In this week’s episode before Luke leaves for Taipei, we journal our thoughts about the importance of mental health and agility in training, competition, and beyond.

In this episode, we bring on Team USA figure skater, 2x Junior Grand Prix medalist, and newly crowned U.S. Junior Men’s Pewter medalist, Beck Strommer, to discuss the "1st alternate curse", his past season, training outlooks, and artistic sensibilities.