A Grand Prix Event? In MEGHAN'S area? It's more common than you'd think! In this super-sized season 4 premiere, Meghan and Neda recap Skate America 2022, and discuss what it's like to see a quad axel IRL and live to tell the tale. Featuring: DJ Gaslight, the triumphant return of Plushie Corner, and a plushie debate that could end this friendship once and for all. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @QuestLaidPlans instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patr...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 63
Hey, Ice Tea Podcast listeners! Meghan and Neda are launching a second podcast and we wanted to share the teaser with you! Quest Laid Plans is a D&D podcast about what comes after you’ve already saved the world once. Episode one premieres on May 10 across all podcatcher platforms and YouTube. Can an old party learn new tricks? Find out at questlaidplans.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!! @QuestLaidPlans Game Master: Meghan Kelleher @meghankelleher3 Cast: Maya S. Ming @mayascape Neda Marie Valcheva @...
Apr 22, 2022•1 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Meghan and Neda round out the 21-22 skating season with a recap of the 2022 World Championships in Montpelier, France! PLUS: Stay tuned til the end for a BIG EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! (not clickbait we swear) Featuring: Pierre La Montagne (the off-brand Stephane Lambiel who we have to use instead for copyright reasons), Yuma Kagiyama's DVD Collection, Himbo Philosophy, and a cat cafe that's actually a front for organized crime (don't worry about it!). FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod ...
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
(Alternate title: Maybe Jason Brown Is My Wario) In the thrilling conclusion to their extended Olympics recap series, Meghan and Neda relive the men's event in all its glory. Featuring: Colin Parentheses, hands in pockets, ~Pity and Love~, hands out of pockets, and a really big lollipop. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod Leave us a tip at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/icetea...
Mar 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 60
Welcome to Whose Medal Is It Anyway? Where the rules are made up and the points don't matter! AKA The Beijing 2022 women's singles event! Meghan and Neda, fresh off their previous episode of screaming into the void, are in a much better mood and are thrilled to return to their regularly scheduled joyful yelling about women! Featuring: crying under the golden arches, country music for scorned women TM, Benoit Richaud’s horse St. Pierre, channeling Adam Rippon through a Ouija board, and toeloop (d...
Mar 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 59
Welcome to the official Ice Tea Pod Airing of Olympic Grievances, with Meghan and Neda. Our hosts attempt to sift through the mountains of gnarly news and discourse surrounding the 2022 Beijing Olympics and get all our Hot Takes and (UN?)popular opinions out of the way before the forthcoming Part 2, where we will focus on the beautiful lovely skating that got overshadowed. CW: Child abuse, Drugs, The Russian Doping Scandal, Weight/Eating Disorders, Homophobia, Racism... Honestly if this episode ...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 58
In the third and final part of their three part special series aimed at newcomers to figure skating, Meghan and Neda give a rundown of their personal opinions on the skaters and storylines going into this year's Olympics. Who's likely to get a medal? Who are the faves? And why are those not always the same thing? Whether you're brand new or a lifelong fan in need of a refresher before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics(tm), we've got your back. CW: brief mentions of disordered eating/body image, a...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 57
In part two of their three part special series aimed at newcomers to figure skating, Meghan and Neda summarize the scoring system in the simplest possible terms, go over which rules you need to know (and which you don't) and cover some of the unofficial non-binding traditions of the sport. Whether you're brand new or a lifelong fan in need of a refresher before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics(tm), we've got your back. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod...
Feb 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 56
In part one of their three part special series aimed at newcomers to figure skating, Meghan and Neda introduce themselves and give an overview of what new fans should know about the basics of the sport, from jumps and spins to the boots themselves. Whether you're brand new or a lifelong fan in need of a refresher before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics(tm), we've got your back. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patre...
Feb 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 55
::Slaps roof of Estonia:: this baby can fit so many continents in it! In this episode Meghan and Neda speedrun the 2022 European Championships AND Four Continents, because Estonia booty called and we answered. **Disclaimer: Meghan knows Bunraku puppets have faces, she meant they don't have MOVEABLE faces, please no one @ her or take away her degree, thx** Featuring: Little Miss Sunshine, knives, Aerosmith jumpscares, Jesussy, deep cut Eastern European geopolitics, attacking and dethroning God, a...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 54
It's sort of our birthday! In this episode Meghan and Neda celebrate being out of the toddler years by covering all the drama that was US Nationals 2022, plus a soupçon of Canada for flavor. Featuring: the bird app, trans rights, inventing guys to be mad at, heepo heepo, Jason and Tracy’s Excellent Adventure, Lou Bega, new boot goofin', empaths, what the bible says about pairs skating, and introducing the hottest new genders for 2022! FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie inst...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 53
Welcome to the beautiful expressive boy parade! In this episode Neda and Meghan wrap up their Grand Prix Coverage by recapping the 2021 Rostelecom Cup, plus Meghan talks about this year's Providence tree lighting which featured some familiar faces! Featuring: spiritual butt touching, listener mail, how to talk about Team Raf in a God-honoring way, the dramatic irony of listening to discussion about how much better it would be if Misha brought back White Crow before he actually did do that, and t...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
Zut Alors! It's our 50th episode! In this episode, Meghan and Neda recap the 2021 Internationaux de France and float another crazy scheme to fix the judging system that will never work in real life. Featuring: Ouaquaba E. Gouchie, The One Store in Japan and its amazing CD deals, glove comparisons, teenage Phantoms, buttery monsieurs, and, for reasons I'm still not clear on, a Yassified Slenderman. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskat...
Nov 25, 2021•47 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, Meghan and Neda welcome new listeners to the dysfunctional Ice Tea family, have a serious talk about patterns of injury among young athletes, and discuss the men and women's medalists at the 2021 NHK Trophy! Featuring: through-lines, jackets that are cameras, haircuts that are TVs, romanticizing Halloween in the West, a mysterious cut “ass bit”, and introducing Margot Robbie as Deniss Vasiljevs. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaM...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, Meghan and Neda continue their Grand Prix '21 coverage with Skate Canada! Featuring: 100 triple axels, surprise pets, Neda's childhood acting career, 90s sleepover crafts, a sexy spider, and Tom Nook. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod Leave us a tip at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan Kelleher...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Meghan and Neda kick off their Grand Prix '21 coverage with a recap of this year's highly eventful Skate America in Las Vegas! Featuring bisexual lizard pope, being chased off a cliff by dogs, supermarket medals, Meghan making a surprising heel turn, Neda's too-spicy-for-primetime-take, and two ~Artists~ having a spirited debate about ~Art~. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod Leave us a...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 48
Challenge 'er? I 'ardly know 'er! (...I'm so sorry.) In this episode, Meghan and Neda talk highlights from the Challenger Series events so far, with a special emphasis on Finlandia because it was LIT! Featuring: a Starbucks Farmer, a mom who loves her gay son, Alexei Mishin's Twitch channel, a prince wolf vs. a chest hair wolf, and shame flaps. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @NedaMarie @n_iceskating SUPPORT US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod Leave us a tip at: https...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, Meghan and Neda ::fancy Bugs Bunny voice:: wish all listeners a very pleasant Cranberry Cup. We kick off the OLYMPIC SEASON with our recap of the extremely stacked Cranberry Cup, and Meghan relives seeing the free skates in PERSON in REAL LIFE because that is a thing we can now do! Featuring: Cranberries, cups, hypothetically flipping hypothetical cars, dancing to Two Feet at your sweet sixteen, and truck mudflaps. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankellehe...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, Meghan and Neda recap the 2021 World Team Trophy, aka the Goofy Olympics, aka the World Flamboyance Pageant! There was an audience, and many of them were people, but some of them were still giant dogs--nature is healing! Featuring: Roasts of Commentator Simon and Lana Del Rey, ::Magneto voice:: The REAL Carmen, the geopolitical impact of peas, and big inflatable sausages slapping together. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @n_iceskatin...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 45
In part two of their 2021 World Championships recap, Meghan and Neda look back at the top 6 men and shockingly, for once, actually disagree a little bit! (Not Clickbait) (But ok maybe yes a little bit Clickbait I mean aren't you curious?!?) Featuring: Slam poetry, Young Sheldon, nose jobs, Floor Time, and screaming about masculinity. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @n_iceskating patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 44
In part one of their 2021 World Championships recap, Meghan and Neda weigh in on the top 6 skaters in the Ladies event, from the surprises to the absolute inevitabilities and everything in between. Featuring: Dula Peep, big boat, birb visitations, stanning Loena, Tchaikovsky Medicine Parties, necromancer Shakespeare, and cursed fanfiction. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @n_iceskating patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Meghan and Neda conclude their coverage of 2021 US Nationals by cracking open a cold one with the boys. Featuring athletic babies, busty clowns, wedding planning, double bro-loops, and a completely accurate summary of Dracula. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @n_iceskating patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan Kelleher...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, Meghan and Neda recap the ladies singles event from 2021 US Nationals, including a deep dive into the short and free events, and rundown of Worlds team assignments! Featuring: Yu-Gi-Oh!, mimes, original sin, and cardboard lovers. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie @n_iceskating patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan Kelleher...
Jan 28, 2021•53 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Meghan and Neda are joined in the Metaphorical Studio by none other than 2014 World Junior Champion, 2019 Skate Canada Silver Medalist, and 2015 & 2019 Canadian National Champion Nam Nguyen! Nam fills us in on everything from training during a pandemic to the sacred rite of dog fatherhood. Featuring all the important B’s in life: Beatles, Blues for Klook, Boots, Best Bros, BTS, Bulgaria, Breakfast Wraps, Bitcoin, and Best Baby Boy Hudson! FOLLOW NAM twitter @namnamnoodle ins...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
In this episode....OK you know when it's the last day of school before winter break, and everyone is hopped up on candy cane sugar and the poor teacher is trying to get in one last math lesson but it is just NOT happening? Imagine that, but an Ice Tea episode. And the math lesson is the 2020 NHK Trophy. And a little bit of Italian Nationals. And a lot of ALF. It's a journey. Featuring: Did we mention ALF?, Domo-Kun, Mr. Joppery, Catboy Revolution, ALL PANDAS (not just one!), and Suburban Mom Pro...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 39
In this mini-episode, Meghan and Neda reflect back on the 2020 Rostelecom Cup. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan Kelleher...
Dec 07, 2020•23 min•Ep. 38
In part two of their Skate America 2020 coverage, Meghan and Neda conclude their recap with a look back at the thrilling ladies event, and also ask themselves whether they have fed a lover from their own hands (they don't *THINK* they have, but one can never be sure!!) Featuring: Katy Perry, Pink, Fergie, Katniss Everdeen, Maya Angelou, and Jesus. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan...
Dec 01, 2020•52 min•Ep. 37
Well folks, it's that time again: the Grand Prix Series is back...sort of! In part one of their Skate America 2020 coverage, Meghan and Neda weigh in on the men's events and do a deep scholarly analysis on the psychology of skating for *that many* standees of the Geico Gecko. Featuring: Cardboard Chris Knierims, BIG PETS, wife guys, art history, skate prom, and the triumphant return of Social Media Corner. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie patreon: htt...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 36
In the much anticipated conclusion to Russian Test Skates 2020 coverage, Meghan and Neda engage in some highly risky time travel, stretching the fabric of time and space perilously thin, in a (perhaps futile) effort to stay ahead of the perpetual motion machine that is Russian Figure Skating Drama™. If you like your sports comedy with a healthy side of Inception, this one's for you! Featuring: timeline shenanigans rivaling an HBO prestige drama, Astanis Morisstans, a handy guide on what to wear ...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
In the first of an epic two-parter on the 2020 Russian Test Skates, Meghan and Neda dive headfirst into a new season of Russian drama complete with startling departures, triumphant returns, and as always, shirts that challenge and confuse. Featuring: hot aliens, geography 101, co-host Meghan's elaborate fantasy life, the true meaning of electroswing, and mullets. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod instagram @IceTeaPod @meghankelleher3 @NedaMarie patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme...
Sep 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 34
