The Manleywoman SkateCast

The Podcast for Figure Skating Fans

Episode #20: Navarro & Bommentre

OCTOBER 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)...

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Episode #19: Ron Ludington

SEPTEMBER 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...

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Episode #18: Richard Dwyer

AUGUST 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...

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Episode #17: Charlene Wong

JULY 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...

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Episode #16: Doug Wilson

JUNE 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...

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Episode #15: John Nicks

MAY 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...

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Episode #14: Frank Carroll

APRIL 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...

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Episode #13: Jimmie Santee

MARCH 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....

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Episode #12: Phillip Dulebohn

FEBRUARY 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...

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Episode #11: 2008 US Nationals

JANUARY 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...

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Episode #10: David Santee

DECEMBER 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...

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Episode #9: Shannon Peterson

NOVEMBER 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...

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Episode #8: Diana Ronayne

OCTOBER 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...

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Episode #7: Phillip Mills

SEPTEMBER 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...

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Episode #6: Amy Hughes

AUGUST 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...

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