6 episodes
Axels In The Attic Axels In The Attic
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- Society & Culture
A unique series looking at lesser known and terribly interesting stories from skating history. Hosted by Allison Manley and Ryan Stevens.
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Louis Rubenstein: The Grandfather Of Canadian Skating
The final episode in our series explores the story of Canadian skating pioneer Louis Rubenstein! Show notes for this episode are available on Skate Guard blog at http://skateguard1.blogspot.ca. For more fascinating skating history, check out The Manleywoman Skatecast at http://www.manleywoman.com.
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The Luminous Lottie Dod
The fifth episode in our six part series explores the story of one of the most prolific female athletes of all time, Great Britain's Lottie Dod! Be sure to pass on the word about the Axels In The Attic series and visit http://skateguard1.blogspot.ca and http://www.manleywoman.com for more fascinating tales from figure skating's history.
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Joseph Späh: Hindenburg Survivor And Ice Comedian
The fourth episode in our six part series looks at a fascinating figure skating connection to the famous Hindenburg Disaster in 1937.
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Norman A. Falkner: The World's Best One-Legged Skater
The third episode in the Axels In The Attic podcast series examines the compelling life story of differently abled Canadian skater Norman A. Falkner.
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Callie C. Curtis: 19th Century Drag Queen On Ice
Unearthing the unusual story of Callie C. Curtis, an American skater who turned heads when he got all dolled up and entered women's figure skating competitions!
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South American Skating History... You'd Be Surprised!
The first episode of the Axels In The Attic series looks at untold and fascinating tales from the history of ice skating in South America. From Sonja Henie to Maribel Vinson-Owen to Argentina's first and only Olympic figure skater, we've got you covered!