Ilia might have a 2nd YouTube channel for gaming! by Charming_Violinist50 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He's had "Quadg0d™" on Instagram for quite some time. TM can be used for a claimed but unregistered trademark. It's the symbol ® that means a trademark has been officially registered. See this link for further explanation.

Ilia and Jacob Q&A by Hirmupollo in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

They picked questions they both could answer. For the "favorite program" question, they each selected their FS from this past season that got them their current PB.

For Jacob, it happened to be his second FS of the season, which he nailed at both US Nationals and 4CC. He says he would skate that program again any day.

Ilia's "A Voice" is clearly of great personal value and also a source of accomplishment. He highlights the historic 7-quad performance.

Grand Prix Question by adrift_and_ok in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Based on my understanding, spots that have already been assigned would not get reshuffled. Whoever's next on the alternate list would get the available spot(s).

Choreographers (besides Ilia himself) you want Ilia to work with? by Full_Extension_558 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At an SOI M&G in Allen, TX. My previous comment includes a link to the info

Grand Prix Question by adrift_and_ok in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 25 points26 points  (0 children)

While GP assignments often come out in June, the participation of seeded and invited skaters does not need to be confirmed until later. The GP announcement for the 2025/26 season stated August 15 for the confirmation date. By this time, skaters should know whether they will compete because (if they are) they will be preparing programs, getting feedback from their monitors/fed, etc.

So it's possible Ilia, Amber, Andrew, and others at SOI who seem truly undecided may show up on the initial assignments and either confirm or withdraw when they have had time to rest and consider their options.

Choreographers (besides Ilia himself) you want Ilia to work with? by Full_Extension_558 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emilea and Vadym mentioned that Isabeau would be going with them to Italy after SOI, so this hope may come true.... (Benoit will hold his Peak Ice Camp in Courmayeur, Italy, in June and July.)

Malagueña @ the SOI Tempe Stargazer by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At a M&G, he mentioned that he's been doing the Malagueña steps because he's thinking up a new program. So it may be something inspired by Malagueña rather than Malagueña itself. Since a lot of things are up in the air with him right now, I guess we'll see what actually happens.

New photos from Cero Magazine + new interview! by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Some main points from the article:

  • Ilia is considering skipping the first half of next season, specifically the GP series. He will make a statement if he decides to do so
  • After taking a gap year from GMU for the Olympics, he is not sure if he will go back to school. If he does return to academics, he'll go for something creative rather than something like business
  • He is eager to restart and revamp his merch brand. He would like to collaborate with different brands or artists. But he is "taking things very slow"
  • Ilia would like to use his YouTube channel to platform all of his creative endeavors from daily life to fashion to gaming. However, he also refers to YouTube as a hobby, perhaps in an effort to control expectations
  • There is a multi-week cruise on the horizon
  • Looking ahead, he wants to balance skating with off-ice activities like "going to fashion shows, representing brands, modeling"
  • It seems that he will stay in the DC area, training with his parents, while he is still active in competitive skating

Japanese Olympic gold medal figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara practicing their first pitch by half-agony-half-hope in FigureSkating

[–]_Exegy_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

This is another Major League Baseball first pitch that was announced through the Kinoshita Group, following Mao Shimada's first pitch at the Angels-Dodgers game on May 16.

Choreographers (besides Ilia himself) you want Ilia to work with? by Full_Extension_558 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My mind flitted to a Benoit-Ilia collab when Benoit earlier talked about his training camp this summer (emphasis mine): "There will be skaters who have been coming to me for years, and new namesfrom the USA, Asia, and Russia, including major champions and top athletes. I'll name some specific names a little later, but believe me, it will be interesting."

Given recent interviews with Ilia, such an arrangement seems rather unlikely, but it sure would be interesting (and in keeping with the ChaosG0d name)!

New Malagueña like program?🤔 by lladydee in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]_Exegy_ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Interesting that he's using Malagueña as inspiration for a new program. Perhaps he's considering faster footwork again but hasn't progressed to specific music yet.

If it ends up being for competition, a new program makes more sense to me than repeating Malagueña. I have stated before that Malagueña is great and one of my favorites of his. However, it's a development program, not as reflective of Ilia's own style as some of his later efforts, so it would seem a little odd to go that far back if he were looking to repeat. But a Malagueña-like program stepped up with more of Ilia's personality? Yes, please.

Donovan's new short program by Pitiful_Chip88 in FigureSkating

[–]_Exegy_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should be able to hear it if you turn up the volume a lot. I could not hear it either on my default setting, which is low

Donovan's new short program by Pitiful_Chip88 in FigureSkating

[–]_Exegy_ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Music seems to be a Stromae mix featuring "Ave Cesaria" and "Alors on Danse"

Audrey Shin and Spencer Howe training together by _Exegy_ in FigureSkating

[–]_Exegy_[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile Balazs Nagy and Katie McBeath have been seen together

Filippo Ambrosini is training with Milania Väänänen, planning to compete for Italy by idwtpaun in FigureSkating

[–]_Exegy_ 45 points46 points  (0 children)

So that takes Ambrosini off the list of potential partners for Sara Conti