Kylie's Winter Olympics Experiences

• 🏒 Kylie recounts her thrilling experience watching the US women's hockey team win gold in overtime, attributing some momentum to her superstitions like sitting backwards.
• ⛸️ She also attended figure skating with Nathan Chen and speed skating with Apolo Ohno, emphasizing learning from the greats.
• ⛷️ Kylie reacted to skier Eileen Gu's powerful response to a reporter questioning her silver medals, praising Gu's handling of the "absurd question."
• ⚠️ The segment also touched on the intimidating big ski jump elevators, highlighting the extreme nature of the sport.

Mikaela Shiffrin: Gold, Growth & Skiing

• 🥇 Mikaela Shiffrin discussed her recent record-breaking slalom gold medal win, her first in 12 years, and her accidental on-air expletive, which she attributed to espresso martinis.
• 🧠 She shared her journey of mental growth and the importance of openly discussing mental health for athletes, especially after the Beijing Olympics.
• 💪 Mikaela also explained her viral "back abs," noting they are due to the back-dominant nature of skiing, and reiterated her offer to teach Kylie how to ski.
• 👯‍♀️ The interview concluded with a playful discussion about their perceived resemblance and the idea of them being "long lost sisters."

Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski: Traitors & Commentary

• 🤝 Figure skating broadcasters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski joined, bonding over their Philly area roots and discussing their experience as "Faithfuls" on "The Traitors."
• 🤫 They revealed how they secretly maintained their friendship on the show, using subtle cues at the round table, and how they would have protected each other if one was a "Traitor."
• 🎙️ The duo emphasized their responsibility as Olympic commentators to tell the athletes' personal stories and highlight their journeys, not just medal counts.
• ⛸️ They praised Amber Glenn's perseverance after a disappointing short program and Alysa Liu's joyful and authentic gold medal performance, noting her unique mindset.

Following Figure Skating Beyond the Olympics

• 📺 Johnny and Tara explained how fans can continue to follow figure skating between Olympic cycles.
• 🌍 They mentioned upcoming events like the World Championships and the annual Grand Prix circuit (September/October through March).
• ✅ Fans can tune into these broadcasts on NBC and follow the athletes and commentators on social media to stay engaged with the sport year-round.