212: Toe pick! | The Cutting Edge (1992)

212: Toe pick! | The Cutting Edge (1992)

Author: Fashion Grunge February 1, 2026 Duration: 1:40:15

It's almost time for the Winter Olympics and what better way than to use it as a theme for the next 90s movie episode. Since Charles is an Olympic expert you're in for a real treat with this one. While the movie itself is kinda of part Lifetime movie part Melrose Place episode, it really doesn't stray too far from the actual dynamics in pairs skating. 

We get into skating fashion, hilarious quotes, and count the montages throughout.

 

off topic rants: Olympic facts, Surya Bonaly, a spicy '92 Olympics story, Heated Rivalry, and The Real World: Boston

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Lauren from Fashion Grunge Podcast is joined by a rotating cast of friends for conversations that feel like hanging out in a thrift store back room. The discussions are rooted in a deep, genuine affection for the 1990s-its defining movies, the raw energy of its music, and the iconic, rebellious fashion that gave the era its texture. But this isn't just a nostalgia trip. Each episode uses those cultural touchstones as a launchpad to examine modern pop culture, current fashion revivals, and even the oddly compelling world of reality television. You'll hear thoughtful reviews, personal anecdotes, and unfiltered opinions that connect the dots between a cult classic film and today's social trends. The result is a warm, insightful, and often funny exploration of how the aesthetics and attitudes of the past continue to shape our present. Tune in for a podcast that celebrates the messy, creative spirit of the decade while always keeping one eye on what's happening now.
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