The Runthrough

Adam Rippon, Ashley Wagner, and Sarah Hughes

Olympians Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner join forces with Sarah Hughes (no relation to 2002 Olympic Champion, Sarah Hughes) to tackle the most important questions figure skaters have been asking themselves for years.

Questions like: “Why does this short program feel so long?” or “Is there such a thing as your costume being too tight?” and the most important question of all: “Will changing my hair color fix all my problems?”

Join the team as they cover all the news, competitions, and drama of the figure skating season. Will they kiss? Will they cry? There’s only one way to find out.

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February 5 · 34 min
Olympic Reaction: Team Event Entries
We discuss the team event entries for women's short, pairs' short, and rhythm dance. We also check in with Adam about becoming the grandfather of an Italian plant.
February 4 · 1 hr 3 min
2026 Olympic Games: Team Event Preview
What is the Team event and how did we get here? We break down potential strategies we will expect to see from the countries competing, and try to predict just what will happen in figure skating's newest event. In this preview, we break down the team event at the Winter Olympics, how it works, how teams decide who skates, and where points can be gained or lost. From lineup strategy to emotional carryover between events, this is what to watch as countries battle not just for medals, but for confidence heading into the individual competitions. Whether you’re new to the team format or tracking medal contenders, this preview explains why the team event can shape the entire Olympic figure skating narrative. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
February 3 · 1 hr 11 min
2026 Olympic Games: Figure Skating Rules Refresh
After three years of having a skating podcast, it's time to learn some of the rules. Ahead of the Olympics, we go through a refresher of how figure skating works. Adam and Ashley are shocked to learn a couple things about ice dance and they refuse to learn how to calculate components. Good luck to all the skaters who have to actually follow these rules in Milan!!! Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
February 2 · 41 min
Monday Special: Glitter & Gold & Rhinestone Visors
The Olympics are THIS WEEK! We kicked off the week chatting with our friend Katie Walsh, who directed Glitter & Gold, the Netflix ice dance docuseries that was released this week. We discussed the series together and got tons of behind-the-scenes insight from Katie about the making of the show. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
January 28 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 114: Chiffon to Table
We recap the 2026 Four Continents Championships and announce the return of BONUS LORE! Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
January 21 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 113: Make Fun of the Skiers
We recap the 2026 European Championships! But in order to hear the recap, you do have to (get to) listen to us go on tangents about viral moments, English food, and whale sharks. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
January 14 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 112: US Champs, Olympic Teams, and Brown v. Brown
In this episode we cover the last few events of US Champs and Olympic team selections. We also talk about siblings who kill each other and how that is sometimes a GREAT thing.
January 10 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 111: Live Show in St. Louis DAY THREE
Hello and welcome to our THIRD LIVE SHOW in St. Louis!!!! We have had the most amazing time here in and we have our listeners to thank. We love you all so much. We also love our INCREDIBLE, BEAUTIFUL, HOOKER, QUEEN OF THE GLENN HEADS, 3X NATIONAL CHAMPION GUEST, AMBER GLENN.
January 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 110: Live in St. Louis DAY TWO
DAY 2 IN ST. LOUIS! We are sorry about Adam's audio in the second half for those listening at home. We had such an amazing time with our audience for this episode and with our very special guest!! We discussed summer programs, recapped the rhythm dance and men's short program, and asked the question everyone has been asking: Is figure skating woke? Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
January 8 · 1 hr
Episode 109: Live Show in St. Louis DAY ONE
Hello everyone and welcome to your favorite figure skating podcast where we kiss, cry, go live, and have very bad audio for the first 5 minutes of our FIRST live show at the US Championships in St. Louis (Have no fear as the audio dramatically gets better 5 minutes in!!! We never claimed to be audio technicians!!!) We had an AMAZING audience and an amazing OLYMPIC CHAMPION GUEST. We talk about what we've seen so far, getting your hair professionally done between your short and long program, and of Adam's dream of producing a Vegas residency ice show. We love you and CANNOT wait to kiss and cry with you TWO MORE TIMES in St. Louis.
January 5 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 108: The Preview That Was Promised
We preview the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where the U.S. Olympic team will be selected, and discuss other important topics like mixing medals and pretending to be siblings.
Dec 31, 2025 · 58 min
Episode 107: The Year of the Liu-ser
Happy New Year!!! Welcome to our annual new year’s episodes where we break down the top 10 podcast moments of the year. It was a year of picking through trash, a of year of being healed by an Etsy, and of live shows! We are all so grateful for all the moments and laughs we have shared throughout 2025. As we head into 2026 it’s so important to remember that Oz is not a real place but Whoville is because “someone lives there.” If you’re planning on being in St. Louis for US Championships, make sure you have tickets to our live shows! We only have a few tickets left!!! https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheRunthroughPodcast The Iron Butterfly (our merch of the year!) https://www.shopironbutterfly.com
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 106: It's Your Vibe
We discuss Japanese Nationals, Russian Nationals, Olympic slogans, and introduce BONUS DANCE LORE! LIVE SHOWS IN ST. LOUIS! We are so excited to be going to the U.S. Championships in a few weeks!! There are still a few tickets available - get yours NOW! Buy tickets here! https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!
Dec 17, 2025 · 50 min
Episode 105: Flavor of the Quad
Welcome to The Runthrough! Your favorite figure skating podcast where we talk about all the things that make us kiss, make us cry, and make us talk about having a boyfriend before nationals. Sometimes, you need a good cry in the mirror and it's always nice when it gets you a lot of likes on instagram. We also talk about how freestyle sessions are for everyone and Adam's love of Coach Julia on TikTok. Sarah is missing as is the structure to this entire episode. LIVE SHOWS IN ST. LOUIS! We are so excited to be going to the U.S. Championships in a few weeks!! Tickets are available NOW for our Patreon subscribers (check the Patreon page or your email for the password) and tickets will go on sale to the general public today (12/3) at 4:00 p.m. ET. Buy tickets here! https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release!
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 104: I Stand with Oliver
In this episode we talk about what went down at the GPF. World records, instagram dogs, and vitamin B-12. LIVE SHOWS IN ST. LOUIS! We are so excited to be going to the U.S. Championships in a few weeks!! Tickets are available NOW for our Patreon subscribers (check the Patreon page or your email for the password) and tickets will go on sale to the general public today (12/3) at 4:00 p.m. ET. Buy tickets here! https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release!
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 103: The Opposite of Orbit Gum
See below for info on our upcoming LIVE SHOWS! This week, we discuss tweeting about your opponents' scores, paying your bills with bags, Doublemint gum, and big pharma. And THEN we preview the Grand Prix Final. LIVE SHOWS IN ST. LOUIS! We are so excited to be going to the U.S. Championships in a few weeks!! Tickets are available NOW for our Patreon subscribers (check the Patreon page or your email for the password) and tickets will go on sale to the general public today (12/3) at 4:00 p.m. ET. Buy tickets here! https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release!
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 102: Holes in our Tinfoil Hats
The holes in our tinfoil hats are growing. Adam also takes the time to blame an anti-vaxxer for the current state of rules within figure skating. MORE INFO TO COME ON OUR LIVE SHOWS AT US CHAMPS!
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 101: What is Judas in Trouble For?
Our 3rd and final live show from Lake Placid! What's done is done.
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr
EPISODE 100 !!!
Welcome to our 100th episode and our second live show in Lake Placid!!!
Nov 15, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 99: LIVE from the Smoking Section in Lake Placid
WELCOME TO OUR FIRST LIVE SHOW AT SKATE AMERICA IN LAKE PLACID. In a sold out room filled with our closest friends in a snowy mountain village, we talk about all of the things we are excited to see here at Skate America. A big thank you to our special guest, US Figure Skating's High Performance Director, Justin Dillon, who talked to us about hypothetical Olympic selections of the past and present.

The Runthrough

Olympic Reaction: Team Event Entries

2026 Olympic Games: Team Event Preview

2026 Olympic Games: Figure Skating Rules Refresh

Monday Special: Glitter & Gold & Rhinestone Visors

Episode 114: Chiffon to Table

Episode 113: Make Fun of the Skiers

Episode 112: US Champs, Olympic Teams, and Brown v. Brown

Episode 111: Live Show in St. Louis DAY THREE

Episode 110: Live in St. Louis DAY TWO

Episode 109: Live Show in St. Louis DAY ONE

Episode 108: The Preview That Was Promised

Episode 107: The Year of the Liu-ser

Episode 106: It's Your Vibe

Episode 105: Flavor of the Quad

Episode 104: I Stand with Oliver

Episode 103: The Opposite of Orbit Gum

Episode 102: Holes in our Tinfoil Hats

Episode 101: What is Judas in Trouble For?

EPISODE 100 !!!

Episode 99: LIVE from the Smoking Section in Lake Placid