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Icenetwork contributor Lynn Rutherford joins host Jackie Wong to share her thoughts on the recently announced Grand Prix assignments. Then, Ryan Bradley and Audrey Weisiger talk about the skating benefit show they are organizing in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 11 for Jeremy Barrett and his wife, Lucy, the latter of whom is battling leukemia and recently gave birth to the couple's first child.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

U.S. champion Karen Chen talked to icenetwork 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.