What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBlades of Glory
Josh Gordon · Film · 2007
If you loved Blades of Glory, start with Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Blades of Glory across media.
If the absurd rivalry and redemption arc of Blades of Glory hooked you, these picks explore the chaotic intersection of professional sports and human folly.
Books on the same thread
The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown · Book
Explores: Perseverance, Teamwork, Great Depression era.
Just as Blades of Glory focuses on the camaraderie of athletes, this story captures the spirit of teamwork and the pursuit of gold through a compelling historical lens.
The Worst of Sports
Jesse Lamovsky, Matt Rosetti, Charlie DeMarco · Book · 2007
Explores: Sports Fails, Controversy, Regret.
If you enjoyed the sports failures in Blades of Glory, this collection of satirical writing highlights the most regrettable and controversial moments in professional sports with sharp, cynical humor.
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Daniel James Brown · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with Blades of Glory: Underdog Story.
This book mirrors the underdog story found in Blades of Glory, detailing an epic quest for Olympic gold that proves truth is often as inspiring as any fictional sports drama.
Spinning
Tillie Walden · Book · 2017
Explores: Self-Discovery, Identity, First Love.
While Blades of Glory treats figure skating as a comedic spectacle, this memoir offers a grounded, poignant look at the intense pressure and personal identity within the same competitive world.
Series on the same thread
Yuri!!! on Ice
Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Blades of Glory: Redemption.
This series captures the specific intensity of competitive skating seen in Blades of Glory, shifting the focus to a mentor-mentee relationship that reignites a passion for the sport.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Blades of Glory: Rivalry.
Mirroring the professional rivalry central to Blades of Glory, this story explores how high-stakes ambition and a complicated partnership evolve into a deep, unexpected connection between two elite athletes.
GLOW
Liz Flahive · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Blades of Glory: Underdog Story.
Like the misfit duo in Blades of Glory, these characters reinvent themselves through a niche performance sport, finding empowerment and second chances within an ensemble of quirky, dedicated personalities.
Eastbound & Down
Danny McBride · Series · 2009
Shares 2 threads with Blades of Glory: Redemption, Sports Comedy.
Fans of the ego-driven protagonist in Blades of Glory will appreciate this dark comedy about a disgraced athlete attempting a messy, self-absorbed redemption arc in his small hometown.
Podcasts on the same thread
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
If the off-the-wall commentary in Blades of Glory made you laugh, this podcast delivers the same irreverent, unfiltered, and absurd take on the world of sports and athlete culture.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
Expanding on the scandalous behavior that ignites the plot of Blades of Glory, this show uses dark humor to investigate the most hilarious and bizarre criminal missteps of professional athletes.
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Common questions
Is Blades of Glory about individual or pairs figure skating?
Blades of Glory follows two world-class athletes who are stripped of their gold medals due to a scandal. They return to the sport by utilizing a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team rather than as individual skaters.
What happens to the athletes in Blades of Glory?
In Blades of Glory, the two main characters face a much-publicized ice-skating scandal that results in the loss of their gold medals. They eventually skirt their way back onto the ice to compete as a pairs team to regain their professional standing.
How do the athletes return to the ice in Blades of Glory?
The athletes in Blades of Glory return to the ice by finding a specific loophole in the sport's regulations. This rule allows them to bypass the consequences of their scandal and compete together as a pairs team.
Is Blades of Glory based on a real figure skating scandal?
Blades of Glory is a 2007 movie directed by Josh Gordon. The plot centers on a fictionalized scandal where two world-class athletes are stripped of their gold medals and must find a way to compete together as a pairs team.