Interview with Hawayek and Baker

[gsk8]

Golden Skate catches up with USA's Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean Luc Baker who took silver at both 2022 Skate America and GP Espoo. Torino-bound! Listen in as they talk about their past, future, and present.
--https://youtu.be/LR5AZtFPtJ4

 

[el henry]

The strength of Kaitlin's and Jean-Luc's partnership comes through in this interview.

I did not know that they had been suggested to pair up by USFS, that turned out to be a good suggestion. Also true that Jean-Luc needed a partner to match his own on ice personality.

I also liked hearing how they developed the RD beyond "I Love Lucy" and how they specifically wanted to play to their strengths with the FD. Hoping they can achieve their goals at US Nats and Torino.

 

[ladyjane]

What an interesting interview! I really like it, they really show why their partnership works so well. And they do more than just skating, even if the skating/dancing obviously is the focus here. Now I like them even more!

 

[gsk8]

I still can't believe what happened to Kaitlin at SA. It's mind-boggling that anyone would say that to anyone, regardless of whether they are an athlete or not!!

 

[ladyjane]

I totally agree with you on that score @gsk8! Mind-boggling indeed.

 

[gsk8]

I totally agree with you on that score @gsk8! Mind-boggling indeed.

Oh no, not the score. The comment that was made to her by someone that she needed to shed pounds!

 

[ladyjane]

Sorry for the misunderstanding! 'on that score' is just an expression that I agreed on the point regarding the weight issue.

 

[dorispulaski]

Thank you for a very interesting interview. I had no idea Kaitlin was involved with their music arrangement nor that she was going to college on line. I am so glad they have made it back to the GPF.

 

[moonvine]

I still can't believe what happened to Kaitlin at SA. It's mind-boggling that anyone would say that to anyone, regardless of whether they are an athlete or not!!

Oh you wouldn't believe what people have said to me.....fortunately 1. I don't care 2. I've developed amazing comebacks over the years. 3 Unlike Kaitlyn I'm actually overweight (not that it should matter.)

 

[moonvine]

Thank you for a very interesting interview. I had no idea Kaitlin was involved with their music arrangement nor that she was going to college on line. I am so glad they have made it back to the GPF.

Yes, she was featured in the Penn State magazine once. I posted it in their fan thread.

 

[moonvine]

Well I can’t listen to the whole thing because my phone browser keeps randomly reloading and the sound on my laptop is too low to hear…but no one will ever convince me they aren’t dating.

 

[Weathergal]

Oh no, not the score. The comment that was made to her by someone that she needed to shed pounds!

Oh you wouldn't believe what people have said to me.....fortunately 1. I don't care 2. I've developed amazing comebacks over the years. 3 Unlike Kaitlyn I'm actually overweight (not that it should matter.)

I still can't believe it either. moonvine, I am sorry that happened to you. Major props to you for your great attitude!

You mentioned Penn State magazine. Did you attend school there?