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ON BOYS PodcastThe New MasculinityThe New Masculinity: A Roadmap for a 21st Century Definition of Manhood, by Alex Manley, can help boys create their own unique definition of what it means to be a man.With a last name like Manley, it was impossible for Alex to ignore the societal pressures for boys and men to behave in certain ways. But Manley also noticed that “lots of men struggle with masculinity, with trying to live up to an ideal or standard that doesn’t match their lived experience,” they say.Boys and men, Manley says, are caught between traditional definit...2023-04-2742 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #86: Jackie Wong (ice skating)July 2022 Figure Skating podcast. Ice skating analyst Jackie Wong's website at rockerskating.com is the top source for the latest news about the sport. But most critically he has a deep understanding of the judging system, which makes him an invaluable resource for those trying to understand the outcome of scores and placements. 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds.2022-08-011h 01
Revolution 250 PodcastRebels at Sea; Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay DolinPrivateering enjoys a somewhat spotty historical reputation, being considered little more than state-sponsored pirates. But there is no denying the importance of privateers to the cause of Independence, providing military supplies, foodstuffs. cash, and merchantable goods Continental treasury. Privateers such as John Manley, Jonathan Haraden and Luke Ryan some of the first American maritime heroes, and event Continental Navy captains such as John Barry and Thomas Truxton also commanded privateers. We hear their stories and more from Eric Jay Dolin, author of Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. .Tell us what you think! Send us a text me...2022-07-2635 min
Manleywoman SkateCastManleywoman SkateCast – Episode 85: Debbi WilkesMay 2022 Figure Skating podcast. With partner Guy Ravelle, Debbi Wilkes was a two-time Canadian National Champion, 1963 North American Champion, and the 1964 Olympic Silver medalist. After retiring from competition, Wilkes became a television ice skating analyst, an author, coach, and Skate Canada's Director of Marketing and Sponsorship. Ms Wilkes was inducted into the Canadian Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2001. 1 hour.2022-05-081h 00
Skating VaultAllison ManleyIn the final episode of the season, Tara Wellman, host of icetalk, speak with Allison Manley, the creator of the Manleywoman Skatecast and the interviewer in all of the interviews heard on the Skating Vault podcast.2022-01-1337 min
Manleywoman SkateCastManleywoman SkateCast – Episode 84: Courtney JonesDecember 2021Figure Skating podcast. Courtney Jones is a World, European, and British ice dancing champion, and the only skater to win World Championships in Ice Dance with different partners. He's been an ice skating judge, an Olympic Team Leader, and creator of two compulsory dances. And he designed the iconic Bolero costumes worn by Torvill and Dean for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics. 1 hour, 19 minutes.2022-01-011h 18
figure skating interviews : The Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #83: Elizabeth Manleyfigure skating podcast interview
Figure skating podcast. Elizabeth Manley is a 3-time Canadian Champion, 2-time Olympian, the 1988 World Silver medalist, and the 1988 Olympic Silver medalist in women’s figure skating. This Canadian Hall of Famer is also a commentator and blogger for ice skating and a mental health advocate. 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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AM: Welcome to the Manleywoman SkateCast. Or should I say, welcome back. I’m your host. Allison Manley. And it’s been a hot minute since I last created a podca...2021-12-1600 min
Santee on Skates60. Allison ManleyAllison Manley is a recovering (and award-winning) designer who applies her creative and organizational skills to marketing strategy for Kanopi Studios. Her diverse, multi-disciplinary background — which in addition to design includes glassblowing, publishing, podcasting, and figure skating — contributes to strong relationships to which she offers a broad perspective. She also considers figure skating the best sport in the world and created the Manleywoman SkateCast years before podcasting became a thing.2021-12-1327 min
Manleywoman SkateCastManleywoman SkateCast – Episode 83: Elizabeth ManleyDecember 2021Figure skating podcast. Elizabeth Manley is a 3-time Canadian Champion, 2-time Olympian, the 1988 World Silver medalist, and the 1988 Olympic Silver medalist in women's figure skating. This Canadian Hall of Famer is also a commentator and blogger for ice skating and a mental health advocate. 1 hour, 3 minutes.2021-12-111h 03
Big Idea Big MovesElizabeth Manley : Olympic Icon, Mental Health Advocate and Life CoachBoasting more than 30 years in both amateur and professional figure skating, Elizabeth Manley was the first Canadian female to successfully land a triple-double combination jump in competition. She has participated in two Olympic Games, six World Championships, and has won three National Titles. She is probably most famous for having the performance of her life at Calgary 1988 to win the Olympic silver medal in women’s figure skating. She followed up a few weeks later with another silver at the world championships. Elizabeth is now an advocate for Mental Health and has spoken to over 700 schools on the importance of...2021-11-2042 min
The Trophy Life PodcastEpisode 8 Allison Manley: Podcast PioneerAllison Manley, competitive figure skater, designer, and the first to launch a podcast dedicated to figure skating. Her work is featured as part of the United States Figure Skating 100 year celebration of the sport. 2021-04-271h 23
From the BeginningAllison Manley from the Manleywoman SkateCastIn this episode we’re speaking with Allison Manley, creator of the Manleywoman SkateCast. Which she hosted for 8 years starting in early 2007, before taking a well deserved hiatus. We had a great conversation with Alison about launching a podcast, the world of figure skating, unexpected answers to interview questions, and why she’s been itching to get back into the podcast game. Be sure to connect with Allison on Twitter and check out all back episodes of the Manleywoman SkateCast on her website.Music by Roy Matz: https://www.roymatz.com/Connect with Dant...2018-09-1140 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #82: Parker PenningtonNovember 2014An interview with Parker Pennington. He won four US national titles (Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, and Junior titles), is now a coach and choreographer, and the creator of SkateDanceDream. He discusses having Carol Heiss Jenkins as a coach, how he loves to help people any way he can, and how he was once a stunt double for Woody Allen. 34 minutes, 6 seconds.
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #81: Tamara MoskvinaOctober 2014An interview with Tamara Moskvina, one of the most legendary coaches of all time in figure skating. She was a 5-time Soviet Champion in Singles, and 2-time Soviet Champion in Pairs with different partners: Alexander Gavrilov and Alexei Mishin. With Mishin she was the World Silver medalist and competed in the 1968 Olympics. Since becoming a coach, she's been a driving force behind the dominance of Russian Pair teams over the past several decades, having coached some of the best teams in skating: Valova & Vassiliev, Mishkutenok & Dmitriev, Kazakova & Dmitriev, Berezhnaya & Sikharulidze, and Kawaguchi & Smirnov. Moskvina talked about how she...2014-11-0553 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #80: Renee RocaSeptember 2014An interview with Renee Roca. Roca was a three-time US National Champion in Ice Dance with different partners: she won the 1986 title with Donald Adair, and the 1993 and 1995 titles with Gorsha Sur. Her longevity in the sport is hard to top, spending 14 years in the Senior ranks. Roca is probably best known for twice missing out on the Olympics for incredible reasons. After retirement she moved on to become a very popular show skater, and is now a choreographer and coach. She talks about how she became successful after a relatively late start, the drama of the 1994 s...2014-10-011h 04
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #79: Brian OrserAugust 2014An interview with Brian Orser. This Canadian phenomenon was the Men's Canadian Champion from 1981 to 1988, was the 1987 World Champion, and the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist. He performed brilliantly in two Olympics in a row, which is especially impressive. He was also the first person to land three triple axels in one competition. Orser is now a coach of top skaters (including Yuna Kim, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Javier Fernandez to name a few), and the creator of the recent Peak Performance Skating App. Orser talks about his trading of quads with Jozef Sabovcik, his philosophy as a coach, and...2014-08-261h 06
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #78: Tom ZakrajsekJuly 2014 An interview with Tom Zakrajsek. Tom competed in Men's Singles and Pairs, then became a judge. But he's made the biggest impact as a coach. Known for his technical coaching, he has groomed many elite skaters over the years including Ryan Bradley, Rachel Flatt, Jeremy Abbott, Max Aaron, Brandon Mroz, and Mirai Nagasu. He was also the 2009 Professional Skater's Association Coach of the Year. He has a new website with a ton of great training tips at www.coachtomz.com. We talk about his idolization of Charlie Tickner, how he started as a coach with a very young ...2014-08-031h 43
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #77: Cecily MorrowJune 2014An interview with Cecily Morrow. She's a coach and former student of some of the best coaches out there (Carlo Fassi, Gustave Lussi, and Natalia Dubova). But her main and lasting contribution to the sport of figure skating has been her in-depth recordings of the teachings of Gustave Lussi and Natalia Dubova, through the video series Systematic Figure Skating (in four volumes) and Stroking Exercises on Ice. These invaluable resources are imperative for any skater or coach. We talk about how she captured these videos, and what Gus Lussi would have thought of IJS today. 1 hour
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #76: Ryan BradleyMay 2014An interview with Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Figure Skating Champion, 3 time Collegiate Champion, coach and one of the favorites on the show circuit for his charisma on ice. Ryan talks about how he's been able to develop that charisma and work with it, how he always wanted to be a "conversational skater," and the real reason why he decided to compete in the Collegiate Championships. 52 minutes, 08 seconds2014-05-1852 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #75: Sjoukje DijkstraApril 2014An interview with Sjoukje Dijkstra, the 1964 Olympic champion in ladies' singles, the 1960 Olympic silver medalist, a three-time World champion (1962–1964), five-time European champion (1960–1964), and the six-time Dutch national champion (1959–1964). We talked about how she's glad she became a figure skater rather than a speed skater, traveling and training in London as a youngster, and how much hairspray it took to keep her hair big while competing. 40 minutes, 17 seconds2014-04-2640 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #74: Sylvia FontanaMarch 2014An interview with Sylvia Fontana, 5-time Italian Champion, 2-time Winter Olympian (for the 2002 Salt Lake City games and the 2006 Torino Games), show skater, coach, reality TV star, and founder of Karisma Sportswear with her husband american pair skater John Zimmerman. She talked about working with Carlo Fassi, why her cats didn't like her methods of warming up, and how she balances team coaching with her husband. 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights:
On her most embarrassing skating moment: I want to say that it is probably the fact that I c...2014-03-0933 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #73: Dick Button, Part 1February 2014An interview with the legendary Dick Button. What hasn't he done? He's practically the father of our sport (if Jackson Haines were Grandfather). The two-time Olympic Gold medalist invented many of the jumps and spins we see today, and he invented figure skating commentary. He's a skater, producer, commentator, actor, truth-seeker, hall-of-famer, stirrer-upper, and figure skating's biggest fan. This first episode focuses on his new book Push Dick’s Button, a fantastic book that is a really wonderful conversation on skating. 55 minutes, 50 seconds.
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Manleywoman SkateCastInterview with TSN 1050 TorontoI was asked to be a figure skating expert on John Letherby's show on TSN 1050 Radio Toronto. Listen to my preview of the Olympic Pairs Free Skate. 2014-02-1208 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #72: 2014 US NationalsJanuary 2014A compilation of short, live, off-the-cuff interviews with whomever I encountered at the 2014 United States Figure Skating Championships in Boston, MA. Interviews include choreographer and coach Doug Mattis, Peter Biver, Dick Button, Hayes Jenkins, David Jenkins and Carol Heiss, Jirina Ribbins, the mother/son team of Stan and Fran, some local fans and arena staff, Snowplow Sam (the mascot!) and more. 31 minutes, 53 seconds.2014-02-0431 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #71: Doug Wilson (redux!)December 2013An interview with Doug Wilson, the ABC Producer and Director that I interviewed in 2008 on SkateCast #16. He contacted me again to talk about his new book, "The World Was Our Stage: Spanning the Globe with ABC Sports." It's full of wonderful stories of not only his coverage of figure skating, but so many sports and sports moments that are ingrained in our culture and memory. He talks about the changing role of female commentators, being able to talk with Irina Rodnina after the Iron Curtain fell, and why we should all listen to Carol Heiss. 1 hour, 06 minutes, 37 secon...2013-12-221h 06
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #70: John Misha PetkevichDecember 2013 An interview with John Misha Petkevich, the 1971 US National Figure Skating Champion, two-time Olympian, USFS Hall of Fame member, author of two skating books ("Figure Skating: Champion Techniques" and "The Skater's Handbook"), and the creator of the fantastic Harvard-run show "An Evening With Champions." He was also a commentator for NBC, CBS and ESPN. And if that wasn't enough, after graduating from Harvard he attended Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar where he was awarded a Doctorate in Cell Biology, and went on to become a successful investment banker. We discuss his massive jumps, how he liberated mens...2013-12-111h 21
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #69: Don JacksonNovember 2013 An interview with Donald Jackson, four-time Canadian Champion, 1960 Olympic Bronze Medalist, show skater, coach, author of several books, creator of Jackson skates, and member of more than a few halls of fame. He's most notable in the history books for being the first person to land a triple lutz in competition (see video below) and was the subject of a short documentary called King of Blades (see that video below too). He talks about how many times it took him to pass the first figure test, that tremendous triple lutz, how he worked on quad salchows, and w...2013-11-181h 27
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #68: Tania BassSeptember 2013 An interview with Tania Bass, dress and costume designer to world class skaters including Miki Ando, Sarah Hughes, Emily Hughes, Pang and Tong, Ina and Zimmerman, Michael Weiss, Jeremy Abbott. Her website is www.taniabass.com. She talks about how she got started in the business, what goes into a great dress, and how many Carmen dresses she's had to make over the years. 56 minutes, 46 seconds.2013-09-1956 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #67: Rohene WardSeptember 2013 An interview with Rohene Ward. What couldn't he do well? Jumping in both directions! Amazing and unusual spins! Flexibility beyond belief! Choreographing his own programs! Signature moves! And all that talent from a kid with a disadvantaged background who had to take several bus transfers by himself to make it happen. And while he never reached the podium at the US Figure Skating Championships, Rohene Ward became one of the most well-known and beloved crowd favorites American audiences had ever seen. Rohene Ward talks about his first pair of skates, how he learned to jump both ways...2013-09-0732 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #66: Ricky HarrisJune 2013 An interview with Ricky Harris, the first dedicated figure skating choreographer, and author of three books on figure skating and choreography. Ricky Harris skated with the Sonia Henie show, and created a series of successful workshops that are being continued by American Ice Theater with Jodi Porter. She did choreography for Evan Lysacek, Michelle Kwan, Babilonia/Gardner, Blumberg/Seibert, Scott Hamilton, Linda Fratianne, and so many more. Ricky Harris talks about what it was like being the first choreographer to sit in the Kiss & Cry, how Scott Hamilton wouldn't initially take direction from her, and how Frank...2013-06-301h 08
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #65: Caryn KadavyMay 2013 An interview with Caryn Kadavy, four-time US medalist at the US Figure Skating Championships, 1987 World Bronze Medalist, 1988 Olympian, professional skater, coach and choreographer. We talk about how she developed her fantastic triple loop jump, what it was like to work with Carlo Fassi and Toller Cranston, and her heartbreaking decision to have pull out of the Olympics after coming down with the flu. 55 minutes, 28 seconds.2013-06-0855 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #63: Phil HershAPRIL 2013 An interview with Phil Hersh, an award-winning journalist who since 1987 has been the Olympic sports writer for the Chicago Tribune and the Tribune Company. He's covered the sport of figure skating through 10 Olympics (Sochi 2014 is #10), 28 US Championships, and 16 World Championships. We spoke about his opinions on some of skating's most controversial outcomes (Oksana vs. Nancy in 1994, Michelle vs. Tara in 1998, and Sale/Pelletier vs Berezhnaya/Sikharulidze in 2002), his thoughts on the judging system, his friendly rivalry with Christine Brennan, and his high opinion of Michelle Kwan. 1 hour, 33 minutes, 45 seconds.2013-05-021h 33
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #63: Audrey Weisiger, Part 2MARCH 2013 Part Two of an interview with Audrey Weisiger, Olympic-level coach (most notably of Michael Weiss and Tim Goebel), and creator of both Grassroots to Champions (G2C) and the Young Artists Showcase (YAS). In Part Two we discuss her collaboration with the late choreographer Brian Wright, the creation of G2C and YAS, her thoughts on how to get the dwindling American fan base back into skating, and her ideas on how to evolve the sport. 57 minutes, 31 seconds.2013-04-0157 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #63: Audrey Weisiger, Part 1MARCH 2013 Part One of an interview with Audrey Weisiger, Olympic-level coach (most notably of Michael Weiss and Tim Goebel), and creator of both Grassroots to Champions and the Young Artists Showcase. In Part One we discuss her background in skating, how she became a top level coach, what it was like working with Michael Weiss through his entire career, and Timothy Goebel at the end of his career. She also talks about her philosophy of coaching. 57 minutes, 33 seconds.2013-03-3157 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #62: Carol Heiss Jenkins, Part 2FEBRUARY 2013 Part Two of an interview with Carol Heiss Jenkins, the 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist for ladies figure skating, as well as the Silver medalist in the 1956 Olympics, a 5 time World Champion, and of course US National Champion. In Part 2, she takes us through her movie and television career, notably when she made the movie "Snow White and the Three Stooges," her start as a coach, her thoughts on IJS, and the superstitions that all the coaches have. 59 minutes, 17 seconds.
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #62: Carol Heiss Jenkins, Part 1DECEMBER 2012An interview with Carol Heiss Jenkins, the 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist for ladies figure skating, as well as the Silver medalist in the 1956 Olympics, a 5 time World Champion, and of course US National Champion. In Part 1, she takes us through her early days of skating all the way through the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, with details about what it was like studying with famous coach Pierre Brunet, and how she developed those axels going in both directions. 1 hour, 14 minutes, 58 seconds.2012-12-311h 14
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #61: Norbert SchrammNOVEMBER 2012 Norbert Schramm is a German Figure Skating Champion, two-time European Champion, twice the World Silver Medalist, and one of the more interesting skaters from an already interesting era in Men's figure skating. His inventive choreography and spins are still fresh today. He has continued his figure skating career in television and show production, as well as choreography. He's also run a marathon, been a parade marshall, and is a fantastic photographer. He talks about training in Germany in the 1970s, what it was like to compete against Scott Hamilton, and the 1984 Olympic experience. 50 minutes, 1 second.2012-11-2350 min
Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #60: Pro SkatingOCTOBER 2012 The Pro Skating Historical Foundation is an organization that is working hard to preserve the history of professional skating by archiving historical artifacts and working with the skating community to contribute to the pro skating world. In this episode I interview four members of the FOundation: Jaya Kanal, Tony Kudrna, Dorian Valles and Susan Austin. We talk about their experiences in pro skating and what they wish for pro skating as it evolves. 1 hour, 11 minutes, 42 seconds
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #59: Ice Theatre of New YorkSEPTEMBER 2012 The Ice Theatre of New York is a premiere ice dance company, that joins figure skating with traditional choreography and dance to create new forms and movements on ice. They also have quite an extensive outreach and education program for students and audiences. I spoke with Founder Moira North and Artistic Director Douglas Webster about how ITNY got started, what ITNY is doing that other ice shows are not, and about their upcoming October Gala honoring Richard Dwyer. 1 hour, 14 minutes
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #58: Kelli LawrenceSEPTEMBER 2012 Kelli Lawrence is a writer and producer who has written for both PSA (Professional Skaters Association) Magazine and SKATING Magazine. She is also the author of the book "Skating On Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport" (read my review here), and she also writes a blog called State of the Skate. We talk about how how skating and television have evolved together over the years, how she collected the interviews, how Neilsen ratings work, and how skating is presented today. 1 hour
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Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #57: Roy BlakeySEPTEMBER 2012 A prolific collector of skating memoribilia for over 70 years, Roy Blakey is the owner of one of the worlds largest collection of skating memorabilia. Highlights of his collection, and an overview of show skating, can be viewed at his website Ice Stage Archive. His collection is going to be featured in an upcoming documentary by Roy's niece Keri Pickett called The Fabulous Ice Age. He talks about how a day at the movies started his love for skating, his happiness with being in skating shows himself, and how much fun he had showing a Sonia Henie costume...2012-09-0658 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #56: John ZimmermanMAY 2012 With his partner Kyoka Ina, John Zimmerman was three time US National Champion, 2002 World Bronze Medalist, and 5th at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. He’s been a Stars On Ice performer, a model, a coach, and is also (with wife Sylvia Fontana) the founder of Karisma Sportswear. He talks about starting skating in an Alabama mall, his role models in Pair skating, and how much fun he had shooting Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. 45 minutes, 22 seconds
Win a pair of Women’s Pants from Karisma Sportswear! One lucky winner can win a pair...2012-05-1445 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #55: Frances Dafoefigure skating podcast interviewMARCH 2012 With her partner Norris Bowden, Frances Dafoe was a four-time Canadian Champion in Pairs, one-time Champion in Ice Dance, twice World Champion, and the 1956 Olympic Silver Medalist. She discusses their controversial silver medal, how they changed the rules of pair skating, why Strawberry Ice was her favorite project for costume design, and [...]2012-04-0352 minManleywoman SkateCastOde to Dick Buttonfigure skating podcast interviewT’was my 5th anniversary, when leaving the rink My muscles were aching. I needed a drink. My spandex was hung by the chimney with care Dreams of an interview with Saint Dick in the air. A legend of skating, the best of the best! This interview would put my skills to the test. Preceded by [...]2012-03-1304 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #54: Leah Adamsfigure skating podcast interviewAn interview with Leah Adams. Leah is an in-demand skating photographer who has photographed for several top shows, including Champions On Ice and Skate For Hope. She also conceived of, runs, and manages Figure Skaters Online, which creates and hosts over 50 websites for both upcoming and established skaters. In other words, she’s one of [...]2012-02-2951 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #53: 2012 US Nationalsfigure skating podcast interviewJANUARY 2012 Live from the 2012 US Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, California. In addition to capturing some sounds and flavors of the event. There are clips from both the Friday night and the Saturday on-ice event, with remarks from Brian Boitano, Pat St. Peter, and Dr. Lawrence Mondschein. There are interviews with: Rockne Brubaker, [...]2012-02-0442 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #52: Lucinda Ruhfigure skating podcast interviewDECEMBER 2011 An interview with Lucinda Ruh. Ms. Ruh is a 2-time Swiss National Champion, star of both Stars On Ice and Champions On Ice, and was twice named one of the “25 most influential people in figure skating” by International Figure Skating Magazine. She astounded crowds worldwide with her gifts in spinning as an [...]2011-12-211h 05Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #51: PJ Kwongfigure skating podcast interviewNOVEMBER 2011 An interview with PJ Kwong. Ms. Kwong is a Canadian figure skating coach, television commentator, public address announcer, blogger at www.pjkwong.com, and author of “Taking the Ice: Success Stories From the World of Canadian Figure Skating.” We talk about how she got into commentating for television, why Canadian choreographers are so talented, and she reveals [...]2011-11-261h 05Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #50: David Kirbyfigure skating podcast interviewOCTOBER 2011 An interview with David Kirby, who knows everything there is to know about figure skating. His father show skated with Sonia Henie. His parents were Canadian champions. He’s been a Novice champion. He skated in Ice Capades. He owns ice rinks. He coaches. He was PSA President. He’s one of the first members [...]2011-10-091h 09Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #49: Timothy Goebelfigure skating podcast interviewJUNE 2011 An interview with Timothy Goebel, 2001 US National Champion, and 2002 Olympic Bronze Medalist. Also known as the “Quad King,” he was the first person to land three quadruple jumps in one program (and one of the few to accomplish that to this day). We discuss his quads, the change from 6.0 to [...]2011-07-101h 13Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #48: Randy Gardnerfigure skating podcast interviewMAY 2011 An interview with Randy Gardner, 1979 World Champion in Pairs with Tai Babilonia, two time Olympian (1976 and 1980), choreographer, star of Ice Follies and head of Randy G Productions. We talk about his experiences with Mabel Fairbanks, his injury during the Lake Placid Olympics that caused them to withdraw, and who he’d [...]2011-05-2959 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #47: David Jenkinsfigure skating podcast interviewMARCH 2011 An interview with David Jenkins, 1956 Olympic Bronze medalist, 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist, 3-time World Champion and 4-time US National Champion. We discuss how he and his brother Hayes worked together, his loathing of figures, how a boxing promoter came to own the rights to his performance from CBS, and how he was [...]2011-04-0758 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #46: Yuka Satofigure skating podcast interviewFEBRUARY 2011 An interview with Yuka Sato, two-time Japanese Champion, World Junior Champion, two-time Olympian, and 1994 World Champion. Also known as a choreographer and coach to Alyssa Czisny and Jeremy Abbott. We talk about her having Olympians as parents and coaches, her training philosophy, and how she got lost on a bus in Canada [...]2011-03-0853 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #45: 2011 US Nationalsfigure skating podcast interviewJANUARY 2011 Live from the 2011 US Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina. In addition to capturing some sounds and flavors of the event, there are interviews with: Charlene Wong, Todd Eldredge, Sylvia Fontana and John Zimmerman, Alison Carey, Rusty (the In-Arena Host) Dan Diamond, Kori Ade, John Lee, Michael Parsons, Doug Razzano, Jerod Swallow and [...]2011-02-071h 02Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #44: Jojo Starbuckfigure skating podcast interviewDECEMBER 2010 An interview with Jojo Starbuck. With partner Ken Shelley, she won three US titles, two World Bronze medals and was in both the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. We discuss her career on and off the ice, her love for performing, and her incredible story of why the Japanese Federation made her miss a [...]2010-12-311h 01Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #43: Barbara Ann Scottfigure skating podcast interviewNOVEMBER 2010 An interview with Canadian legend Barbara Ann Scott, 1948 Olympic Champion, 4-time Canadian Champion, World/European/North American Champion, and the classiest woman in the sport of figure skating. We discuss her career on and off the ice, her numerous experiences with Sonia Henie, and why her little dog Pierre was her most embarrassing moment [...]2010-12-051h 00Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #42: George Spiterifigure skating podcast interviewOCTOBER 2010 An interview with George Spiteri, President of SP-Teri Boots. SP-Teri has been making boots since 1963. We talk about the history and evolution of the skating boot, the worst pair of boots he’s ever seen, and dealing with stinky feet. 39 minutes, 36 seconds. Win a free pair of SP-Teri Boots! There is [...]2010-10-2039 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #41: Ice Capades 70th Reunion, Part 2figure skating podcast interviewJULY 2010 Part two of the 70th Reunion of Ice Capades in Las Vegas, NV. This was a reunion of about 600 former skaters, costumers, organizers, engineers, and technicians who were involved in the show. Interviews range from those involved from the 1940s to the 1990s. 51 minutes, 10 seconds. Check out the post from [...]2010-09-1351 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #41: Ice Capades 70th Reunion, Part 1figure skating podcast interviewJULY 2010 Part one of the 70th Reunion of Ice Capades in Las Vegas, NV. This was a reunion of about 600 former skaters, costumers, organizers, engineers, and technicians who were involved in the show. Interviews range from those involved from the 1940s to the 1990s. 58 minutes, 25 seconds. Check out the post from [...]2010-08-0658 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #40: Tara Modlinfigure skating podcast interviewJUNE 2010 An interview with Tara Modlin, sports agent to Johnny Weir, Rachel Flatt and Jeremy Abbott. Hear how someone gets started in sports marketing, and how she works with her clients. 36 minutes.2010-07-251h 03Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #39: Allison Scottfigure skating podcast interviewMAY 2010 An interview with Allison Scott, mother to 2-time National Champion Jeremy Abbott. She describes what it’s like balancing life, work, and parenting with an elite skater, and how to make lemonade out of life’s lemons. 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds.2010-05-311h 03Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #38: Bob Paulfigure skating podcast interviewAPRIL 2010 An interview with Bob Paul, 1960 Olympic Champion in Pairs with Barbara Wagner, Ice Capades star and top choreographer. 55 minutes, 29 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarriefor transcribing these interview highlights On his most embarrassing skating moment: [laughs] Skating in the last year of Ice Capades, I wore a toupee, even though I [...]2010-04-3055 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #37: Rory Flackfigure skating podcast interviewMARCH 2010 An interview with Rory Flack, top professional skater, coach, and creator of Ebony on Ice. 47 minutes, 25 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: In 2005 I was doing a show in Lithuania, and I went to go into my triple toe and [...]2010-03-3047 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #36: Tom Dicksonfigure skating podcast interviewFEBRUARY 2010 An interview with Tom Dickson, one of the world’s top figure skating choreographers. Students include Lu Chen, Ryan Jahnke, Matt Savoie, and YuNa Kim. 44 minutes, 20 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: It would have to have been a performance in Ice [...]2010-02-2844 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #35: Ryan Jahnkefigure skating podcast interviewJANUARY 2010 An interview with american skater Ryan Jahnke, 2003 US Bronze medalist and World Team member, and founder of www.myskatingmall.com. 44 minutes, 6 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Definitely it comes instantly to my mind. It was Skate America 2003. The previous year, [...]2010-01-3144 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #34: Richard Dalleyfigure skating podcast interviewDECEMBER 2009 An interview with american ice dancer Richard Dalley, a 7-time US medalist, 1984 Olympian, ISU judge, and 2010 Olympic Team Leader. 48 minutes, 17 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Probably the one that stays with me the most is when we were [...]2009-12-2148 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #33: Jennifer Kirkfigure skating podcast interviewNOVEMBER 2009 An interview with Jennifer Kirk, 2000 World Junior Champion, US Medalist and World Team member, and a well-regarded skating journalist and commentator. 41 minutes, 20 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: Now when I look back on it, it doesn’t seem that embarrassing [...]2009-11-3041 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #32: Barlow Nelsonfigure skating podcast interviewOCTOBER 2009 An interview with J. Barlow Nelson, 1953 US Novice Mens Champion and International Judge. He explains how judging works and gives opinions on the 6.0 vs IJS systems. 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: It happened at the [...]2009-11-011h 04Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #31: Dan Hollanderfigure skating podcast interviewSEPTEMBER 2009 An interview with Dan Hollander, 2-time US Bronze medalist, and long-time member of Champions on Ice. 55 minutes, 28 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Oh my God, there’s so many to choose from. There’s one that sticks out in my head, I [...]2009-10-0155 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #30: Debi Thomasfigure skating podcast interviewAUGUST 2009 An interview with Debi Thomas, World Champion, National Champion and 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist. 1 hour, 24 minutes, 47 seconds long. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: I did trip and fall on my face once. When I did my “Push It” exhibition number, [...]2009-08-251h 24Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #29: Slavka Kohout, Part 1figure skating podcast interviewJULY 2009 An interview with elite coach Slavka Kohout Button, who ran the Wagon Wheel Skating Ice Palace in Illinois, and was coach to Janet Lynn. 54 minutes, 53 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: I can’t think of one exactly. Maybe when I missed [...]2009-07-2754 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #29: Slavka Kohout, Part 2figure skating podcast interviewJULY 2009 An interview with elite coach Slavka Kohout Button, who ran the Wagon Wheel Skating Ice Palace in Illinois, and was coach to Janet Lynn. 20 minutes, 14 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On Dick Button’s influence on Lynn’s career: This was partially due to Doug Wilson, as well, [...]2009-07-2720 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #28: Tai Babiloniafigure skating podcast interviewJUNE 2009 An interview with Tai Babilonia, who with her Pairs partner Randy Gardner was a two-time Olympian, World Champion, and star of Ice Capades. 1 hour, 30 minutes, 46 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: I don’t know what year this was, but Randy [...]2009-06-211h 30Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #27: Charlie Ticknerfigure skating podcast interviewMAY 2009 An interview with Charlie Tickner, 4-time US National Champion, World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist. 58 minutes, 30 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: I don’t remember what year it was, I was still competing so it had to be in the late [...]2009-05-2458 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #26: Michael Cookfigure skating podcast interviewAPRIL 2009 An interview with Michael Cook, who runs the off-ice training program at Skating Club of Boston. 34 minutes. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: It’s a scheduling moment. I pride myself on being on time and knowing who I’m meeting when. Unfortunately this past [...]2009-04-2934 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #25: Alexander Fadeevfigure skating podcast interviewMARCH 2009 An interview with Alexander Fadeev, 4-time European Champion, 1985 World Champion, God of figures, and now coach. 43 minutes, 14 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: One was the Olympics 1988 in which I didn’t skate well. The second, and I think the [...]2009-03-3143 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #24: Lorin O’Neilfigure skating podcast interviewFEBRUARY 2009 An interview with Lorin O’Neil, member of all three ice shows (Ice Follies, Holiday on Ice and Ice Capades), coach, choreographer, and technical specialist. 1 hour, 23 minutes, 13 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: It was 1961, and I had joined with [...]2009-02-281h 23Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #23: 2009 US Nationalsfigure skating podcast interviewJANUARY 2009 A compilation of interviews with various skaters and fans from the 2009 US National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. 19 minutes, 3 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: Allison Manley, podcast host: I unfortunately was not able to make it to Nationals this year, new baby and all, but you [...]2009-01-3019 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #22: Jozef Sabovcikfigure skating podcast interviewDECEMBER 2008 An interview with Jozef Sabovcik, 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, 6-time Czech champion, and 2-time European champion, author and painter. 49 minutes, 19 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: My parents did not know that I skated, because both my parents are ballet dancers, [...]2008-12-2149 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #21: Chris Howarthfigure skating podcast interviewNOVEMBER 2008 An interview with Chris Howarth, 1980 Olympian, coach, and commentator for British Eurosport.39 minutes, 15 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Oh, my goodness, there was one terrible one. It makes me shudder just to think about it, actually. I was competing in [...]2008-11-2839 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #20: Navarro & Bommentrefigure skating podcast interviewOCTOBER 2008 An interview with American ice dancers Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre. 44 minutes 4 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: (K=Kim, B=Brent, A=Allison) On their most embarrassing skating moments: B: Is this a PG podcast? [laughs] It was my first international experience, my first junior Grand Prix. It was [...]2008-10-3144 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #19: Ron Ludingtonfigure skating podcast interviewSEPTEMBER 2008 An interview with elite coach Ron Ludington, himself an Olympic medalist, coach of too many incredible skaters to mention, and head of Delaware’s incredible skating program. 56 minutes, 13 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Oh, I don’t think I have any trouble [...]2008-09-3056 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #18: Richard Dwyerfigure skating podcast interviewAUGUST 2008 An interview with Richard Dwyer, also known as “Mr. Debonair” from Ice Follies. 38 minutes, 43 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: I’ve had a couple, performance-wise, and we were talking about this just the other day, about celebrities and meeting people, and [...]2008-08-2238 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #17: Charlene Wongfigure skating podcast interviewJULY 2008 An interview with Charlene Wong, former Olympian from Canada, and coach of elite skaters including Amber Corwin and Mirai Nagasu. Still one of the smartest people and coaches I’ve ever met. 43 minutes, 18 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: In the warmup [...]2008-07-0543 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #16: Doug Wilsonfigure skating podcast interviewJUNE 2008 An interview with Doug Wilson, producer and director for ABC. For 50 years he covered over 40 sports, and has been particularly influential in how figure skating is covered on american television. 1 hour, 18 minutes, 57 seconds long. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating [...]2008-06-261h 18Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #15: John Nicksfigure skating podcast interviewMAY 2008 An interview with John Nicks, world class coach of many top-notch skaters, including Tai Babilonia/Randy Gardner, Sasha Cohen, and Jojo Starbuck/Ken Shelley. And don’t think of calling him anything but “Mr. Nicks.” 48 minutes long. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: It’s very clear. [...]2008-05-2647 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #14: Frank Carrollfigure skating podcast interviewAPRIL 2008 An interview with Frank Carroll, world class coach of many fantastic skaters, including Michelle Kwan, Linda Fratianne, Evan Lysacek and Christopher Bowman. 1 hour, 1 minute, 35 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: I was appearing on television when I was in Ice [...]2008-04-201h 01Manleywoman SkateCastEpisode #13: Jimmie Santeefigure skating podcast interviewMARCH 2008 An interview with Jimmie Santee, National medalist, principal skater with Disney On Ice, and currently Executive Director of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). 45 minutes, 22 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: Only one? [laughs] The one that’s kind of short but also [...]2008-03-2545 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #12: Phillip Dulebohnfigure skating podcast interviewFEBRUARY 2008 An interview with Phillip Dulebohn, former US National Pairs champion with partner Tiffany Scott, 2002 Olympian, and now a Coach in Delaware. 29 minutes, 17 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: We were trying to make the world team for a second time, [...]2008-02-2829 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #11: 2008 US Nationalsfigure skating podcast interviewJANUARY 2008 A compilation of interviews with various skaters, coaches, and fans from the 2008 US National Championships in St. Paul, MN. Interviews with Del Arbour, Aaron Parchem, Figure Skating Universe (FSU) fans, Tanith Belbin, Brooke Castille, and others. 33 minutes, 33 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: Del Arbour, skating [...]2008-01-2833 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #10: David Santeefigure skating podcast interviewDECEMBER 2007 An interview with David Santee, two-time Olympian, World Silver Medalist, now Coach and Technical Specialist. 45 minutes, 28 seconds long. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: If you skate for as long as I have, there are many. I was at an ice show [...]2007-12-1845 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #9: Shannon Petersonfigure skating podcast interviewNOVEMBER 2007 An interview with Shannon Peterson: coach of The Crystallettes, a synchronized skating team out of Dearborn, Michigan. 33 minutes, 40 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: Brand-new coach, directing an ice show. They introduced me at the end, I came out to do [...]2007-11-1833 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #8: Diana Ronaynefigure skating podcast interviewOCTOBER 2007 An interview with Diana Ronayne: coach of Ryan Jahnke, Dan Hollander, and others, and now Director of Figure Skating at Shattuck St. Marys’ School in Minnesota. 39 minutes, 42 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: When I was a little kid, I was [...]2007-10-2739 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #7: Phillip Millsfigure skating podcast interviewSEPTEMBER 2007 An interview with Phillip Mills, former ballet dancer turned skating choreographer to elite athletes in the sport. 39 minutes, 54 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On his most embarrassing skating moment: When I was living in Milano, Italy, with Carlo and Christa Fassi, [there was] a huge arena [...]2007-09-2439 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #6: Amy Hughesfigure skating podcast interviewAUGUST 2007 An interview with Amy Hughes, mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes and Olympian Emily Hughes. 50 minutes, 27 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: I was going through chemotherapy for breast cancer, so I didn’t have any hair, but I had a [...]2007-08-1750 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #5: Susie Wynnefigure skating podcast interviewJULY 2007 An interview with Susie Wynne. Former US Ice Dance Champion, 1988 Olympian, member of the Torvill & Dean Face the Music tour, commentator for ESPN and ABC, coach, and choreographer. 55 minutes, 47 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: It was during one [...]2007-07-1755 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #4: Cindy Caprelfigure skating podcast interviewJUNE 2007 An interview with Cindy Watson Caprel, elite coach of Deanna Stellato among others, and also a technical specialist. 37 minutes, 51 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: I actually have two. The first one was probably my last Nationals which was in Buffalo [...]2007-06-1737 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #3: Oleg Vassilievfigure skating podcast interviewMAY 2007 An interview with Oleg Vasiliev, 1984 Olympic Champion in Pairs, 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist, and coach of 2006 Olympic Champions Totmianina & Marinin. 42 minutes, 24 seconds. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On why he became a pair skater after being a successful singles skater: At that time in [...]2007-05-2042 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode #2: Rhea Schwartzfigure skating podcast interviewAPRIL 2007 An interview with Rhea Schwartz, the force behind the adult figure skating movement in the USA and beyond. 41 minutes, 51 seconds long. Thanks to Fiona Mcquarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On how she started skating at age 30: I was a new bride, and one of the couples that [my husband] [...]2007-04-1341 minManleywoman SkateCastEpisode 1: Kurt BrowningSATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007: This is the premiere episode, featuring an interview with World Champion skater Kurt Browning. So, how did I land this interview for my very first podcast? By opening my big mouth actually. I had some (ahem) strong opinions on a few things Kurt said while doing commentary for the 2007 US National Championships. So I wrote into his website to offer some constructive criticism. I was polite and diplomatic, but I did say my thoughts. Much to my surprise, and through a few random events, he called me out of the blue to discuss my...2007-03-1037 min