About this podcast
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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Episodes
The newest 50 of 173 episodes
- GP France Recap: Wakanda, Wisconsin · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 172OUR FIRST GRAND PRIX RECAP EPISODE OF THE NEW SEASON!!! In this episode we cover everything that happened over the weekend in Angers, France. Other notable things: Adam (gay) is…
- Locked out of Chanel · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 171In this episode we talk about the very first Grand Prix of the season! We also talk about things that are equally as important like getting your picture taken outside a Chanel…
- I Just Dislocated My Shoulder Period Send · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 170In this episode Adam and Ashley record this episode without Sarah and so obviously it's a bit off the rials (as one would expect). They talk about dressing as a brick, skating…
- Watching from a Coconut Tree · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 169Hello everyone!!! The season is underway!!! In this episode we talk about our first impressions of some of the programs we've seen so far, entering a polycule, and how context is…
- LORE HORSE No. 12: Carmen · 2 h 38 min · Season 1 Episode 168To finish out the Lore horse series this summer we HAD to end it with THE lore horse; Carmen. Thank you to Michelle Ellis for her tireless work of curating hours of incredible…
- LORE HORSE No. 11: Riverdance · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 167Welcome back to the Lore Horse series where we talk all about the things that make us kiss (Eurovision Song Contest), cry (potato famine), and talk all about RIVERDANCE. Keep…
- Lore Horse No. 10: Don Quixote · 1 h 46 min · Season 1 Episode 166At long last, the lore of a piece of music near and dear to The Runthrough Podcast - Don Quixote. We WILL be fighting about 2017 Grand Prix China. Subscribe for Olympic…
- Ten Years at Sea (Kinoshita Cup) · 1 h 19 min · Season 1 Episode 165We return to competitive figure skating for the first time in what feels like.... well, you'll see. FYI: there are THREE lore horse episodes remaining after this, through the end…
- Hype Skater, Sing Daughter · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 164In this episode we do a full debrief on everyone's time in Boston. We talk about our live show (that's available to listen to on Patreon) the Summer Sizzler, and famous costumes…
- Lore Horse No. 9: Scheherazade · 2 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 163We're back with another war horse as we learn the lore of Scheherezade, which includes one of the worst moments of Adam's life. We also decide which of us is least likely to…
- LORE HORSE No. 8: Firebird · 2 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 162In this episode we talk about the lore of Firebird. We also learn about the special bond two cousins can have. Come see us at our LIVE SHOW!!! August 26th in Boston, MA!!! GET…
- LORE HORSE No. 7: The Feeling Begins · 1 h 48 min · Season 1 Episode 161In this episode we tackle the war horse of THE FEELING BEINGS. Ashley leads us through our most religious Lore Horse of the season so far (of course). A big thank you as always…
- A Neutral Emergency · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 160We discuss the ISU's "neutral athlete" policy surrounding the war in Ukraine, fairness to athletes in every country, and what the re-entry of Russian and Belarusian skaters will…
- LORE HORSE No. 6: Turandot · 2 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 159Today we continue our deep dives into the most iconic music in figure skating. This one's a doozy. This week, our lore horse subject is TURANDOT. No one will sleep! To watch the…
- Not a Threat (Complimentary) · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 158Hello everyone and welcome back to The Runthrough! This week we are taking a little break from the Lore Horse series to catch up on everything that is going on in the figure…
- LORE HORSE No. 5: Romeo & Juliet PART 2 · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 157We knew it would be impossible to cover everything that needed to be covered in just one part. Welcome back to PART 2 of one of the greatest War Horses of all time, Romeo &…
- LORE HORSE No. 5: Romeo & Juliet PART 1 · 1 h 46 min · Season 1 Episode 156The summer LORE HORSE series continues with Romeo and Juliet. In this episode we ask ourselves the timeless questions: Is it dangerous to be young? Has your motherland ever…
- LORE HORSE No. 4: Moulin Rouge! · 2 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 155Welcome to the summer of the war horse, AKA the songs you've heard countless times in figure skating. But how well do you really know them? One thing is for sure: WE definitely…
- LORE HORSE No. 3: The Phantom of the Opera · 2 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 154Welcome to the summer of the war horse, AKA the songs you've heard countless times in figure skating. But how well do you really know them? One thing is for sure: WE definitely…
- A Propensity for Figure Skating · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 153We take a quick break from the Lore Horse summer series to catch up on some of the happenings around figure skating this offseason, including new teams, new choreography and…
- LORE HORSE No. 2: Swan Lake · 2 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 152Welcome to the second episode of there Lore Horse series; Swan Lake. Join us as we learn about the musical history of one of the most iconic pieces of music that has ever been…
- LORE HORSE No. 1: Bolero · 1 h 47 min · Season 1 Episode 151Welcome to the summer of the war horse, AKA the songs you've heard countless times in figure skating. But how well do you really know them? One thing is for sure: WE definitely…
- The Lore of Sarah Hughes (Part 2) · 1 h 44 min · Season 1 Episode 150Welcome to Part 2 of Sarah Hughes Lore! In this episode we dig deep into Sarah's history and everything it takes to put on a live television sporting event. A huge thank you to…
- The Lore of Sarah Hughes (Part 1) · 1 h 21 min · Season 1 Episode 149Welcome to the lore of Sarah Hughes. In this episode we learn about the very origins of the ORIGINAL Sarah Hughes and the great honor that the name holds. We talk about Supreme…
- The Lore of Adam Rippon (Part 2) · 2 h 33 min · Season 1 Episode 148The Adam Rippon saga continues as Ashley takes the reins to guide us through the Rafael years. They talk about missing Olympic teams, making Olympic teams, Adam cries a little…
- The Lore of Adam Rippon (Part 1) · 1 h 55 min · Season 1 Episode 147Welcome to the lore of Adam Rippon as told by Ashley Wagner. There's a muff, two junior world titles, and a frozen baseball field. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns…
- The Lore of Ashley Wagner (Part 2) · 2 h 31 min · Season 1 Episode 146Welcome back Runthrough listeners to PART 2 of Adam taking us through Ashley Wagner Lore. Pour a big glass of your beverage of choice and enjoy! Subscribe for Olympic coverage…
- The Lore of Ashley Wagner (Part 1) · 1 h 42 min · Season 1 Episode 145Adam tells us the story of a young skater growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s named Ashley Wagner. Full YouTube playlist of Ashley's iconic programs coming with Part 2!!…
- Of Course Not, I'm Breast Feeding · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 144The off-season is officially upon us and Adam, Ashley, and Sarah reunite to gear up for the highly anticipated Summer Series. ohhh la la!! The trio dives into the first wave of…
- She Has a Nice Girth · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 143Hello everyone! It is officially the off season! Oh what a season it has been. In this episode we are giving you a little taste of what your bonus Patreon content called "POP…
- LIVE FROM GEORGIA: The 3rd Annual Rosie Awards · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 142Welcome to your favorite figure skating podcast, where we talk about all the things that make us kiss, make us cry, and make us host The LIVE Rosie Awards show at the Westin in…
- Episode 141: The Last Dinner & Katie Keurig · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 141Welcome to this special cross-over podcast episode of The Runthrough and Intrusive Thoughts!!! Sarah is on a work trip which can only mean pure chaos. In honor of Easter this…
- Episode 140: 2026 World Championships Recap · 1 h 38 min · Season 1 Episode 140Hello everyone and welcome back to The Runthrough (and to Adam who is, after his debut missed episode, back). In this episode we talk about everything that went down at the 2026…
- Episode 139: Not a Hugger (ISU Awards Recap) · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 139GIRLS GONE WILD: With Adam out of town, Sarah and Ashley recap the ISU Awards, discussing everything from Madonna microphones to forced hugs and new awards that we would like to…
- Episode 138: World Championships Preview 2026 (Great Marketing for the Dog) · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 138We preview the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, with Ashley on the ground in Prague. Who will break through or get their redemption? And who will be sacrificed in the new…
- Episode 137: A Practically Free Backspin · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 137The World Championships are almost here... but they're NOT here, so we took our time this week answering some mailbag questions from listeners and making up our own mailbag…
- Episode 136: Fievel Goes South · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 136ATTENTION ALL ADULT SKATERS (!!!) We will be doing a live podcast episode at Adult Nationals in Duluth, GA. We are still finalizing a few things but stay tuned for more details…
- Episode 135: Divorce at Stars on Ice · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 135We welcome back Ashley from vacation and discuss figure skaters being famous, junior skating requirements, and perhaps most importantly, past rifts in our friendships. Subscribe…
- Post-Olympic Fever Dream · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 134Adam and Sarah debrief following the end of the Milan Cortina Olympics. There is SOME talk about figure skating and a LOT of talk about nothing. And some talk about our Olympic…
- Olympic Reactions: WOMEN'S FREE SKATE · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 133WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!!! Thank you to ALL the women who are of the Olympic class of 2026. You have so much to be proud of. What an incredible way to close out the figure…
- Olympic Reaction: WOMEN'S SHORT PROGRAM · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 132We discuss the women's short program at the 2026 Olympics, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's education, and make predictions for the women's Olympic podium! Subscribe for Olympic…
- Olympic Reaction: PAIRS FREE SKATE · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 131We react to the penultimate figure skating event of the 2026 Olympics, the pairs, while pretending we don't care about silly things like scores and judging. Subscribe for Olympic…
- Olympic Reaction: PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 130As we discuss the pairs' short program at the 2026 Olympics, we wonder if the Pope should make an appearance in Milan to bless the figure skating arena. Subscribe for Olympic…
- 2026 Olympic Games: Women's Event Preview · 1 h 21 min · Season 1 Episode 129This year, the women's event has a little bit of something for everyone. We discuss fan names for your favorites, why you should love everything Kaori Sakamoto does and just why…
- Olympic Reaction: MEN'S FREE PROGRAM · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 128We kiss, we cry and we talk about the most insane Men's Olympics events of all time. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support…
- 2026 Olympic Games: Pairs Event Preview · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 127NOC Sarah Hughes famously once said that when the pairs are good, they're great. In this preview, we break down the pairs event at the #WinterOlympics in Milan, answering…
- Olympic Reaction: FREE DANCE · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 126We react to the free dance and final ice dance results at the 2026 Olympics. Did the best team win? Did the bronze medal mean more than the gold? Did Jennifer Lopez always intend…
- Olympic Reaction: MEN'S SHORT PROGRAM · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 125We react to the men's short program at the 2026 Olympics, with important discussions about minions, Judas, smoking, French tits, and unconventional moves. Men's Free Skate…
- Olympic Reaction: RHYTHM DANCE · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 124Lots of reactions to the rhythm dance at the Milan Olympics as the results were a BIT of a shake up... Listen with us for our feelings on the scores, the programs, the audience…
- Olympic Reaction: Team Event FINAL DAY · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 123We recap the INCREDIBLE finish to the Olympic figure skating team event, discussing our favorite moments and performances and as always, Adam's observations from Milan and Ashley…
