After SEVEN years away from competitive figure skating, ice dance Hall of Famers the Shib Sibs — Maia and Alex Shibutani — are returning. Just in time for the Olympic season. We have complicated feelings about it (especially Adron). We ruminate on the sport's inextricable tie to the Olympic quadrennial, how that both helps and hinders skating fandom, and the role of nostalgia in promoting the sport. <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Referenced in this episode:</h4> <a href= "https://thenicecapades.substack.com/p/ice-wars-revenge-of-the-shib" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nicecapades — Ice Wars: Revenge of the Shib</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/Olj781E-C24" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Biography — Ice Queens: The Untold Stories of America's Figure Skating Legends</a>   Follow Scoreography: <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Website — <a href= "https://scoreography.show">https://scoreography.show</a></li> <li class="li2">Instagram — <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/scoreography">https://www.instagram.com/scoreography</a></li> <li class="li2">BlueSky — <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/scoreography.show">https://bsky.app/profile/scoreography.show</a></li> </ul>

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Scoreography is a show about the art, athleticism, culture, and entertainment of Figure Skating. We discuss current competitions, the sports history and legacy, up-and-coming skaters and absolute legends, and the action outside of the rink. Our goal is to promote Figure Skating to a broader, casual audience, particularly in the United States. Whether you're new to the sport's fandom, a once-in-awhile watcher, or a seasoned skating veteran, you'll find something to enjoy in our program. Hosted by lifelong skating fanatic Wendy Buske and her skating-convert husband Adron Buske — along with guest commentators — Scoreography is your accessible and enthusiastic celebration of the greatest sport on ice!