54: Episode 53: One Big Estonian Fever Dream (Euros/4CC 2022)
::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, kniv...
1hr 3m Jan 29, 2022
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53: Episode 52: US Nationals 2022!
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 intr...
1hr 28m Jan 15, 2022
1hr 28m
52: Episode 51: Rostelecom Cup 2021!
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 a...
1hr 1m Dec 11, 2021
1hr 1m
51: Episode 50: Internationaux de France 2021!
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 Slenderm...
47m Nov 25, 2021
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50: Episode 49: NHK Trophy 2021!
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...
1hr 3m Nov 18, 2021
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49: Episode 48: O Skate Canada! 2021
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 (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/meghankelleher3?s=20) @NedaMarie (https://twitter.com/nedamarie) instagram @Ic...
1hr 11m Nov 06, 2021
1hr 11m
48: Episode 47: Skate America 2021!
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 (https...
1hr 2m Oct 29, 2021
1hr 2m
47: Episode 46: The Challenger Series So Far!
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 (https://twitter.co...
1hr 4m Oct 20, 2021
1hr 4m
46: Episode 45: The Cranberry Cup!
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 y...
1hr 16m Aug 27, 2021
1hr 16m
45: Episode 44: The Goofy Olympics
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 slappi...
1hr 20m May 18, 2021
1hr 20m
44: Episode 43: Worlds 2021 Men!
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 (https://twitter.com/iceteapod...
1hr 16m Apr 14, 2021
1hr 16m
43: Episode 42: Worlds 2021 Ladies!
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 (https://twitter.com/icet...
1hr 28m Mar 31, 2021
1hr 28m
42: Episode 41: A Cold One With The Boys (US Nats '21 Pt. 2: Men)
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 (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twi...
1hr 3m Feb 14, 2021
1hr 3m
41: Episode 40: US Nationals 2021 Part 1--Ladies!
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 (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://...
53m Jan 28, 2021
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40: Episode 39 with Nam Nguyen!
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,...
1hr 14m Jan 14, 2021
1hr 14m
39: Episode 38: Take Me, ALF, to NHK 2020
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 ...
1hr 3m Dec 25, 2020
1hr 3m
38: Episode 37: Rostelecom 2020
In this mini-episode, Meghan and Neda reflect back on the 2020 Rostelecom Cup. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/meghankelleher3) @NedaMarie (https://twitter.com/NedaMarie) patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iceteapod “Slappy Theme Song” by Meghan Kelleher
23m Dec 07, 2020
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37: Episode 36: Skate America 2020 (Pt. 2: LADIES!)
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 (https://twitter...
52m Dec 01, 2020
52m
36: Episode 35: Skate America 2020 (Pt. 1: MEN!)
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 M...
1hr 14m Nov 12, 2020
1hr 14m
35: Episode 34: Russia is Testing Us (Pt 2: Ladies)
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: ...
1hr 3m Oct 09, 2020
1hr 3m
34: Episode 33: Russia is Testing Us (Pt. 1: Men)
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 ...
42m Sep 25, 2020
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32: Episode 31: Off Season Updates: Russia!
In this episode recorded last month, Meghan and Neda catch up on off-season news, and try to make sense of what's going on in Russia in the wake of Sasha Trusova's coaching change. Before our return to regularly scheduled programming, we talk about what we have been doing to uplift and support Black voices during our hiatus. Join us in donating to funds for Black communities here (https://sec...
41m Jun 24, 2020
41m
31: Episode 30: Open Ice! With Jordan Cowan
On Ice Perspectives cinematographer and friend of the pod Jordan Cowan returns to Ice Tea to chat with Meghan and Neda about co-organizing Open Ice Live with Canadian ice dance star Kaitlyn Weaver.  Jordan takes us behind the scenes of the charity fundraising stream that brought the international skating community together to raise funds for the UN's COVID-19 relief efforts. Featuring New York ...
36m May 14, 2020
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30: Episode 29: The First Annual Icie Awards
In this special season recap episode, Meghan and Neda take it upon themselves to personally deliver the figure skating awards show that everyone clearly wanted so badly. Featuring: Italian blonds, Australian oracles, the moral value of Dance Moms, and a quick detour into musical theatre history.  FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.inst...
1hr Apr 25, 2020
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29: Episode 28: 4 Continents 4 Furious (Pt. 2: Men) with Camden Pulkinen
Meghan and Neda conclude their coverage of the 2020 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships with a recap of the men's podium PLUS an interview with Team USA skater, 2018 U.S. Junior National Champion, and undisputed King of the Slappy Blouse, Camden Pulkinen! We chat with Camden about his first senior season, selfies with Yuzuru, the abstract art of skating, the philosophy of Pokémon, and ...
1hr 8m Mar 15, 2020
1hr 8m
28: Episode 27: 4 Continents 4 Furious (Pt. 1: Ladies)
In the first of an exciting two-parter, Meghan Earcleaner and Neda Valkilmer begin their coverage of the 2020 Four Continents Championships with a recap of the ladies' events. Featuring: environmentalism, Oscar bait skates, local schoolgirls, teenage dreams, and plushie gender theory. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/ic...
1hr 13m Mar 06, 2020
1hr 13m
27: Episode 26: Euros 2020!
Episode 26: Euros 2020! Happy Valentines day, Ice Cubes! Neda and Meghan attempt to do an adorable cutesy itty bitty baby mini episode for you as a treat but can’t contain their love and it ends up being an hour long. What can we say, everything happened at Euros SO MUCH! Featuring: brevity(?), the extended Benoit Richaud cinematic universe, and Bulgaria Corner. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (ht...
1hr 2m Feb 14, 2020
1hr 2m
26: Episode 25: 2020 US Nationals!
On this VERY SPECIAL Ice Tea Podcast episode, Meghan and Neda are having major deja vu, since this is the first event we've covered TWICE! And look how far we've come--this year Meghan got to see U.S. Nationals live in Greensboro (thanks USFS!) and has returned with stories for days. Featuring: Motherf*cking kindness, Baby Nyoda, a tapdancing mouse, middle school dance fashion, wooing and booin...
1hr 41m Feb 11, 2020
1hr 41m
25: Episode 24: (Inter)National Recap!
In this episode, Meghan and Neda attempt to summarize an entire month's worth of national competitions in an hour and a half, and announce some exciting news!  FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/meghankelleher3) @NedaMarie (https://twitter.com/NedaMarie) Patreon (https://w...
1hr 36m Jan 24, 2020
1hr 36m
24: Episode 23: The Grand Prix Final Part 2: LADIES!!!
Should auld Grand Prix Series be forgot and never brought to mind?  Neda and Meghan wrap up the first half of a truly memorable season by covering the ladies event at the Grand Prix Final. Featuring: Seasonal Poetry, nervous shaky dogs, life changing tadpoles, fairness, fire emojis, pancake, ice cream, french fries, hamburger, milkshake, donut, and chocolate chocolate!  FOLLOW US twitter @IceTe...
1hr 38m Dec 25, 2019
1hr 38m
The Ice Tea Podcast Presents: A Visit From St. Bitcholas
Happy Holidays from the Ice Tea Podcast! You've ended the year on the (n)ice list, so we've prepared a special gift just for you: a summary of the recent Russian drama...IN THE FORM OF SEASONAL POETRY!  Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of our Grand Prix Final coverage coming soon, and in the meantime please enjoy this, the pinnacle of human literary achievement. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTea...
3m Dec 21, 2019
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23: Episode 22: The Grand Prix Final Part 1: MEN!!!
Neda and Meghan embark on a fantastical journey through the men’s event at the Grand Prix Final. Featuring quaint British idioms, international conflict resolution, functional and fashionable leg hair, spicy bedroom tips, and assorted deals with the devil just in time for Friday the 13th. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.co...
1hr 30m Dec 13, 2019
1hr 30m
22: Episode 21: OMG NHK!
Neda and Meghan reach the home stretch of their Grand Prix Series coverage with the NHK Trophy! Featuring migration patterns of fashion snakes, romantic space travel, flexing on elementary schoolers, and plenty of mascot shenanigans! FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/megh...
1hr 4m Dec 05, 2019
1hr 4m
21: Episode 20: The Rosteleklook Cup
Neda and Meghan’s recap of the Rostelecom Cup contains more guaranteed Klooks per minute than any other podcast, or your money back! Featuring: international mashed potato mail, choosing joy, This Shirt, ShomaGate2019, the Cup of Plusha, and Daddies. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https:/...
1hr 43m Nov 22, 2019
1hr 43m
20: Episode 19: Cup of China!
Meghan and Neda attempt to recap the Cup of China despite being pretty certain their brains were addled by the Glow Orbs. Featuring: the aforementioned Glow Orbs, glow ups, Dark and Edgy™ Vocaloids, bespoke ice cream, and what might be the most overstuffed plushie corner in history. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/icet...
1hr 39m Nov 15, 2019
1hr 39m
19: Episode 18: Internationaux de France de PARTY
You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion? PARTY IN FRANCE? You better listen to this episode… Neda tells us all about what it was like seeing a Grand Prix event in REAL LIFE, and Meghan tries to contain her jealousy. Featuring: swears, death of the author, purple energy, and Neda's hot new 100%-not-one-sided relationship.  FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagra...
1hr 52m Nov 09, 2019
1hr 52m
18: Episode 17: Skate Canada, Eh?
Meghan and Neda continue their coverage of the Grand Prix Series with a polite and friendly recap of Skate Canada International 2019 (which might also be a hard-hitting journalistic investigation into the global conspiracy of cars against figure skaters).   Featuring improvisational jazz, tabletop RPGs, Martian fashion, wine, and a visit from an extremely special guest correspondent!  FOLLOW US...
1hr 42m Nov 01, 2019
1hr 42m
17: Episode 16: Skate America!
Meghan and Neda kick off the Grand Prix Series with a recap of an extremely eventful Skate America. There was laughter. There were tears. And most importantly, there were some truly next-level plushies. Featuring dark edgy squirrels, grief, Shrek On Ice, copious amounts of introspection, discrimination against goths, and a lesson in porcupine anatomy. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitt...
1hr 51m Oct 25, 2019
1hr 51m
16: Episode 15: This One's a Challenge
A CHALLENGER APPROACHES! In this challenging episode, Meghan and Neda take on the challenge of recapping the Challenger Series so far, sharing which challenging moments challenged (and restored) their hearts, minds, and faith in humanity. Featuring flaps, tendrils, ironic trickster gods, Extremely Public Crushes, and maybe, JUST maybe, some thoughtful discussions about cultural appropriation on...
1hr 12m Oct 18, 2019
1hr 12m
15: Episode 14: Ice Tea Perspectives (with Jordan Cowan)
On this super special episode of the Ice Tea Podcast, Meghan and Neda interview Jordan Cowan from OnIcePerspectives! Anything you can do, he can do backwards, in skates, holding expensive camera equipment. He’s here to tell us how he got started, where he’s going next, and how he plans on democratizing figure skating. Featuring hot Olympics takes, antique vacuum cleaners, and a fun and deeply u...
1hr 8m Oct 08, 2019
1hr 8m
14: Episode 13: Grand Prixview, ft. special guest DANIEL
Meghan and Neda return from the off-season with a very special guest: Daniel, a real life honest-to-God Canadian! That's right, for one night only there's a THIRD nation in the Ice Tea family's international skating union as we attempt to predict how the first couple of events of the Grand Prix series will go down. Featuring extensive references to the now-outdated feral hogs meme, profound sac...
1hr 22m Sep 12, 2019
1hr 22m
13: Summer 2019 Ice Show Roundup!
It's the off season, our crops are withering, our children are starving, and the only thing sustaining us is bootleg video of ice shows, so that is what we will be talking about today. Featuring controversial flower crowns, that one ugly folding chair (you know the one), and clowns that are always just there but no one can remember inviting. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/ice...
1hr 41m Jul 10, 2019
1hr 41m
12: SPECIAL EPISODE: Shoma Oh no!!!!
In this VERY SPECIAL, LIMITED EDITION, EMERGENCY BREAKING NEWS episode of the Ice Tea Podcast, Meghan and Neda spill the piping hot ice tea on Shoma Uno's shocking decision to leave his longtime coaching team. Why is he leaving? Where is he going? Will there be chapstick at his new club? They have no answers but that doesn't stop them from speculating for a whole-ass hour. FOLLOW US twitter @Ic...
1hr 3m Jun 04, 2019
1hr 3m
11: Episode 10: World Team Trophy & Gala Recap
On this episode of the Ice Tea Podcast, Meghan and Neda cover the last and most chaotic event of the 2018-2019 competitive season: World Team Trophy, plus highlights from the WTT and Worlds galas. Featuring butts, friendship, anime, and more butts. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://t...
1hr 17m May 28, 2019
1hr 17m
10: Episode 9: World Championships Pt. 2: Men
Meghan and Neda conclude their coverage on the 2019 World Championships by recapping the men's singles events, as well as exploring vampires, fake Italian history,  19th century Russian naturalism, and elf murder. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/meghankelleher3) @NedaMa...
1hr 29m Apr 20, 2019
1hr 29m
9: Episode 8: 2019 World Championships--Ladies
Meghan and Neda dive head first into the drama of ladies singles at the 2019 World Figure Skating Championships, featuring Knife Shoe Gate, quad sals, Scrabble ethics, and the miracle of childbirth. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (https://twitter.com/meghankelleher3) @NedaMarie (https://tw...
1hr 35m Apr 02, 2019
1hr 35m
8: Episode 7: Winter Universiade / Junior Worlds 2019
Meghan and Neda go back to college for the 2019 Winter Universiade, and then even further back in time to high school for the 2019 Junior World Championships! That's right, not one event, but TWO! Grab your syllabi and your raging teenage hormones for this wild ride of an episode, featuring discussion of cinematography, racism, unicorns, and lobster dinners. There will be a quiz at the end and ...
1hr 20m Mar 15, 2019
1hr 20m
7: Episode 6: Worlds Hopes and Dreams
Meghan and Neda speculate wildly about what could happen at the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships. Featuring a recap of the recent Russian drama, a lot of fantasy math, Cursed Predictions™, a truly mind-blowing amount of occurrences of the phrase "I don't know", and a cameo from NEDA'S DAD! FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www....
1hr 30m Mar 09, 2019
1hr 30m
6: Episode 5: 2019 Four Continents Championship Pt. 2
Meghan and Neda conclude their coverage of the 2019 Four Continents Championship by recapping the free skate, gala, banquet, and more. Featuring old blind ghost dogs, loin cloths, the Japantheon, and a heated debate regarding the love lives of the elderly. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPod (https://www.instagram.com/iceteapod/) @meghankelleher3 (h...
1hr 14m Mar 01, 2019
1hr 14m
5: Episode 4: 2019 Four Continents Championship Pt. 1
Meghan and Neda spill the tea on the men's and ladies' short programs from the 2019 Four Continents Championship in Anaheim, California. Featuring spread eagle appreciation, sex in a YA dystopia, immaculate conception, hair ruffling, inappropriate usage of Instagram direct messages, and the true meaning of “biche”. FOLLOW US twitter @IceTeaPod (https://twitter.com/iceteapod) instagram @IceTeaPo...
1hr 14m Feb 25, 2019
1hr 14m