Congrats to Debashish and Brian!
Debashish B. of Gibralter and Brian R. of Baton Rouge, LA, were the winners of the autographed Barbara Ann Scott photos. Congrats to you both!
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Episode #44: Jojo Starbuck
DECEMBER 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…
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Episode #43: Barbara Ann Scott
NOVEMBER 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…
Read MoreCongrats to Georgene T!
Out of 31 entries, Georgene T. of Nashville, Tennessee, was the winner of the free pair of SP-Teri Zero Gravity Stock boots! Congratulations, and send me a picture wearing your new boots when you get them. And thanks to everyone for your continued support! I’ll be uploading the next podcast in a few days: Barbara…
Read MoreEpisode #42: George Spiteri
OCTOBER 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…
Read MoreAnd the winner is . . .
. . . Magdalena K. of Ontario Canada! She is the winner of the timeshare in Park City, Utah. Thanks to everyone who supported the SkateCast by entering. It’s very much appreciated. Next week I will be uploading the next podcast, which is George Spiteri of SPTeri boots. He is generously giving away a free…
Read MoreWin a timeshare in Park City, Utah!
I’m so excited to be able to start giving away cool stuff to my fans! A skating friend and fan of the show has generously offered me her timeshare in Park City, Utah, to be my first giveaway! This Park City resort package is available from December 25th 2010 to January 1, 2011 (though this…
Read MoreEpisode #41: Ice Capades 70th Reunion, Part 2
JULY 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…
Read MoreEpisode #41: Ice Capades 70th Reunion, Part 1
JULY 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…
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Episode #40: Tara Modlin
JUNE 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. Thanks to Fiona McQuarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: On her most embarrassing skating moment: Oh my God, I have so…
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