Ilya Malinin
Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
American figure skater known as the "Quad God" for his specialty in quad jumps and innovative tricks like backflips at the Winter Olympics. Podcasts have discussed his Olympic performances, including both his technical achievements and competitive disappointments, as well as previous controversial comments. He represents a notable figure in modern competitive figure skating due to his signature moves and high expectations at recent Olympic Games.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Becoming UnDone · Apr 26, 2026
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone
“Referenced as 2026 Winter Olympics story; quad god whose Olympic gold plans were dashed by two falls, finishing eighth”
Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Feb 23, 2026
Ep. 393: Can Movies Save Us From Our Phones?
“Figure skater from Vienna; cited social media hatred as factor in poor Olympic performance”
From First Principles · Feb 18, 2026
Winter Olympics Deep Dive: Ice Physics, Performance Pressure, and Climate Change (EP. 26)
“Two-time world champion figure skater who choked at 2026 Winter Olympics despite 99% gold medal odds”
Global News Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Jesse Jackson dies at 84
“American figure skater who performed first legal backflip at Winter Olympics in 50 years, following Bonali's precedent”
Up First from NPR · Feb 14, 2026
The Munich Security Conference; FDA Rejects Flu Vaccine; The Fall of The Quad God
“U.S. Olympic figure skater who failed to medal despite being heavy favorite, falling twice and downgrading planned quad axle jump”
The Daily Beans · Feb 13, 2026
Crabs In A Bucket (feat. John Fugelsang)
“U.S. figure skater performing backflip at current Olympics, receiving credit for move pioneered by Bonali”
Who? Weekly · Feb 13, 2026
Alysa Liu, Jutta Leerdam & Sturla Holm Lægreid?
“American Olympic figure skater; won gold medal; nicknamed himself 'Quad God' at age 11; previously made homophobic comments”
Son of a Boy Dad · Feb 12, 2026
Bowling for Columbine | Son of a Boy Dad #375
“Figure skater known as 'quad god' for performing backflips in figure skating competition”
Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics · Feb 11, 2026
Two Guys, Five Rings: Episode X - Olympic Bronze Medalist Adam Rippon
“American figure skater; quad axel specialist; self-proclaimed 'Quad God'; predicted to win men's gold”
The Von Haessler Doctrine · Feb 11, 2026
The Von Haessler Doctrine: S16/EP027 - Red Tuesday
“Olympic figure skater performing backflips and frontflips that earn zero points under current rules”
The Toast · Feb 10, 2026
The Super Bowl Sequel: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
“Figure skater known as 'quad god' performing at Milano Cortina Olympics with innovative trick execution”
Bold American Pod · Feb 10, 2026
Seahawks Win it All, Nancy Guthrie Abduction, & The Winter Olympics are Underway. BA EP 50
“21-year-old figure skater who won gold in team figure skating event; known for quad jumps and backflips”
Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics · Feb 6, 2026
Two Guys, Five Rings: Episode VIII- Olympic First Timers
“U.S. figure skater and 'quad god' making Olympic debut after being cut from 2022 Beijing team”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 31, 2026
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
“Four-time world champion figure skater competing in Winter Olympics; known for performing seven quadruple jumps in single program”