ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
In Episode 7 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu dive into the shock return of Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, who have announced a comeback after seven years away from competition. They break down the potential impact on the domestic and international ice dance field, evaluate the strengths and challenges of returning elite athletes, and discuss what this means for Olympic selection.
The episode also explores the return of Guillaume Cizeron with new partner Laurence Fournier-Beaudry, historical comebacks in ice dance, and what recent changes in choreography, scoring, and judging trends signal for the sport. The hosts offer sharp insights, personal stories, and speculation on how these developments could reshape the 2026 Olympic narrative. As always, they close with their thoughts on offseason projects and upcoming skating news.
Expect rulebook nerdiness, behind-the-scenes commentary, and sharp, unapologetic takes on the state of the sport.
