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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159 episodes
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Episodes159

Newest first

Nov 8, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 19: A Porkchop and a French Pigeon
We discuss Grand Prix France, pre-competition meals, stray birds, and an urgent request we received from a current skater.
Nov 1, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 18: Ashley's Jinx and Canadian Hijinks
Our first together-in-person recording! We discuss Skate Canada and preview Grand Prix France, and more importantly, Adam has too much power with his new soundboard.
Oct 25, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 17: From America to Canada in a Stolen Dress
We give our thoughts on Skate America and preview Skate Canada with opinions on finger-pointing choreography, bloody knees and dress thieves. Plus Ashley jinxes a whole new group of skaters in our fantasy draft.
Oct 18, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 16: Skate America Preview
It's the first Grand Prix of the season! And also our first fantasy draft. Listen for our predictions and hot takes and a little bit of singing?
Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 15: Sequins, Sequences, and Body Negativity
We discuss the last few competitions before the start of the Grand Prix series, Adam pitches rule changes, and we have our first on-air fight.
Sep 28, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 14: Mindful Cats and Olivia Rodrigo Programs
We discuss the latest from Nebelhorn and Autumn Classic: "If you've got the cat body, wear the catsuit."
Sep 14, 2023 · 55 min
Episode 13: Living in a Figure Skating Fantasy
As the Challenger Series gets underway, Ashley tells us about her lifelong boycott of the Challenger Series. We also recap Lombardia Trophy and discuss our vision for a figure skating fantasy league.
Sep 1, 2023 · 55 min
Episode 12: Stop the Music with Phil Hersh
Ashley and Adam bring on their favorite frenemy, journalist Phil Hersh, to talk about the best/worst program music in figure skating and some of his favorite interviews over the years. This episode also includes a moment to honor Alex Paul, who passed away suddenly last week. If you'd like to donate to the fund to support her husband Mitch and her infant son Charlie, please go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-baby-charlie-loss-of-mother-alex-paul. Thank you.
Aug 18, 2023 · 55 min
Episode 11: Adam's Skating Herstory 101
Adam quizzes Ashley and Sarah on figure skating trivia. Can you get more questions right than them? Probably.
Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 10: Summer News & Mailbag
Ashley and Adam talk through new program announcements for the coming season, then answer questions and discuss topics that have been sent by listeners! At one point in this episode, Ashley says, "None of this is appropriate conversation." So this episode is really good.
Jul 21, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 9: Saved by the Mariah Bell
Olympian and U.S. champion Mariah Bell joins the pod to talk about life after skating, being coached by Adam, and figure skating glam. A summer break special!!
Jul 7, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Red, White, and Who is going to these Grand Prixs?
Ashley and Adam celebrate American Independence Day by talking about arched eyebrows, music videos, and the newly-released Grand Prix assignments.
Jun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 7: Athlete Safety in Figure Skating
Trigger warning: sexual assault, sexual/emotional/physical/verbal abuse, eating disorders Ashley and Adam discuss the culture around athlete safety in figure skating and ways the sport can improve to be a safer place for everyone. This conversation is based solely on the personal experiences and opinions of its participants. If you or someone you know needs help, these resources are available: National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673 National Eating Disorders Association helpline: 1-800-931-2237 during select hours, or text NEDA to 741741 at any hour in a crisis. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: 888-843-4564 SafeSport: Report a concern online or at 833-587-7233, or for more immediate support, call the 24/7 SafeSport Helpline at 866-200-0796. National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Anyone who feels that they are in immediate danger of physical harm should call 911.
Jun 7, 2023 · 57 min
Episode 6: Tour Life and Programs That Never Were
It's the offseason! Ashley and Adam remember their days on tour and discuss the making of new programs, including a few of their own that never made it to competitive ice.
Apr 19, 2023 · 58 min
World Team Trophy Recap: Fierce or Financial?
Last pod of the 22-23 season! We break down World Team Trophy, reminisce on Adam's old exhibition programs, and tell you our plans for upcoming summer episodes.
Apr 11, 2023 · 47 min
World Team Trophy Preview: White Ice and Weak Feet
It's the final event of the season! Adam and Ashley preview this week's World Team Trophy, mostly by trying to learn the rules. They also discuss Adam's ice-induced cataracts and Ashley's North American heritage.
Apr 4, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 3: Russia, Poppy Seeds, and Vitamins
Ashley and Adam re-live the last nine years of their lives as they discuss the recent news of a potential return to competition for Russian athletes.
Mar 28, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Worlds Recap 2023: Cartwheels, Axels, and Gloves
Ashley and Adam break down the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships, from their favorite programs to the least offensive ways to wear skating tights... And Adam surprises Ashley with a pop quiz.
Mar 21, 2023 · 42 min
Pilot / 2023 Worlds Preview
Our first episode! Adam and Ashley discuss the plans and goals of this podcast, preview the upcoming world championships, and discuss the art of the flutz.

The Runthrough

Episode 19: A Porkchop and a French Pigeon

Episode 18: Ashley's Jinx and Canadian Hijinks

Episode 17: From America to Canada in a Stolen Dress

Episode 16: Skate America Preview

Episode 15: Sequins, Sequences, and Body Negativity

Episode 14: Mindful Cats and Olivia Rodrigo Programs

Episode 13: Living in a Figure Skating Fantasy

Episode 12: Stop the Music with Phil Hersh

Episode 11: Adam's Skating Herstory 101

Episode 10: Summer News & Mailbag

Episode 9: Saved by the Mariah Bell

Red, White, and Who is going to these Grand Prixs?

Episode 7: Athlete Safety in Figure Skating

Episode 6: Tour Life and Programs That Never Were

World Team Trophy Recap: Fierce or Financial?

World Team Trophy Preview: White Ice and Weak Feet

Episode 3: Russia, Poppy Seeds, and Vitamins

Worlds Recap 2023: Cartwheels, Axels, and Gloves

Pilot / 2023 Worlds Preview