Olympians Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner join forces 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 them 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…
The Runthrough podcast is a must-listen for any big figure skating fan. Hosted by Adam Rippon, Ashley Wagner, and Sarah Brannen, this podcast offers insightful commentary, hilarious banter, and in-depth analysis of the world of figure skating. The chemistry between the hosts is evident from the start, and their knowledge and passion for the sport shine through in every episode.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the unique perspective that each host brings to the table. Adam Rippon, an Olympic bronze medalist, offers firsthand experience and insider knowledge about competitive skating. Ashley Wagner, a three-time national champion and Olympic medalist, provides expert analysis and a deep understanding of technique and performance. Sarah Brannen, a former skater turned author and journalist, offers insightful commentary and asks thought-provoking questions. Together, they create a dynamic and well-rounded team that keeps listeners engaged and entertained.
Another standout aspect of The Runthrough is its lighthearted yet informative approach to figure skating. The hosts strike a perfect balance between serious analysis and humorous anecdotes. They delve into topics such as costumes, music choices, hair styles, while also providing serious commentary on competitions and current events in the skating world. This combination makes for an enjoyable listening experience that appeals to both die-hard fans and casual viewers of the sport.
However, one potential downside to this podcast is Sarah's occasional rudeness or criticism towards Ashley. While it is important to have differing opinions on a show like this, some listeners may find Sarah's remarks to be overly harsh at times. It could detract from the overall positive atmosphere that Adam and Ashley create with their banter.
In conclusion, The Runthrough podcast is an excellent choice for any figure skating fan looking for a mix of entertainment and education. With its knowledgeable hosts, witty banter, and engaging discussions about all things figure skating-related, this show delivers on all fronts. Whether you're a longtime follower of the sport or a casual viewer, this podcast is sure to keep you entertained and informed.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the second annual Rosie Awards. It's been such an amazing season. A huge thank you to everyone who listened throughout the season and a giant congratulations to all the skaters who made the season so incredible. In our eyes, you're all LIUsers. Stay tuned for our skating lore series this off-season!!!
We talk about figure skating's biggest fake event, World Team Trophy, and suggest many things that don't matter at all now that the season is over.
In this episode Adam and Ashley start off by chatting about Adam's state of health. At about 17 minutes in, they are joined by NOC Sarah Hughes where she is immediately called a rat. The crew briefly touches on the upcoming World Team Trophy and all agree that if they had to choose a team leader for their World Team Trophy there is no better option than an angry woman.
In this episode Adam and Ashley go rouge with Sarah on vacation this week. They talk about many things and some of them are about figure skating!
After a week in recovery (some of us healthier than others), we give you a very long and very fun recap of the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships.
Coming to you LIVE from the 2025 World Championships in Boston! We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out to Banners. We love you all! If you weren't able to come to the show, DON't FRET, Adam's IT work did come through! And finally, a big thank you to our special guest, Alysa Liu, for making a pit stop on her first whirlwind day of being a WORLD CHAMPION. We kiss, we cry, we GO LIVE.
In the second half of our 2025 World Championships preview, we discuss the men's and ice dance events coming up in Boston.
We preview the women's and pairs' events coming up at the 2025 World Championships.
Our first live show is coming!!! Buy tickets HERE! When: Saturday, March 29th, 9:00amWhere: Banners Kitchen and Tap - Boston, MAWhat: The Runthrough Live Show + meet & greet. Breakfast will be provided and proceeds will benefit the families of the victims of the January plane crash in Washington DC. How much: $75Ticket Link: https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/wvgy9yrwb0/index
In this episode the group discusses being a good teammate, having spunk, and going door to door in an effort to win an ISU award.
In this episode the hosts talk about new ice dance partnerships and getting to the bottom of - is the green baby in Wicked was wearing makeup? Ashley flirts with a comeback to Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
We recap Four Continents while we discover the difference between unity, oneness, and unison.
We talk Russian costumes, news of the week, and Four Continents.
In this episode we talk about what we think the perfect commentary of an event sounds like and - POP QUIZ!! - Adam tests the girl's knowledge of everything Four Continents related.
We begin this episode with a tribute to those we lost on American Airlines Flight 5342 last week. We want to be mindful of everyone's headspace and if you'd like to skip ahead to our full episode on the European Championships please fast forward past the first 3 minutes.If you would like to support the families who lost loved ones you can donate to the U.S. Figure Skating Family Support Fund, or you can find verified funds for individual families on GoFundMe. Links below.https://secure.qgiv.com/for/usfigureskatingfoundation/event/usfigureskatingfund/https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/help-dc-plane-crash
We bid a warm Wichita farewell to the 2025 U.S. Championships.
We discuss Canadian nationals, boot problems, whereabouts failures, and how many genders there are.
In this episode we preview the 2025 US Championships. We talk merch, adding a second triple axel to your free skate, and we have our first draft of the season!
In this episode we recap everything we missed on our time off during the holidays. We talk about being "bread" for war.
In this episode we recap some of the best moments of the past year. Pop a bottle, pour a glass, and join us in celebrating everything that 2024 had to offer!
In this episode Adam and Ashley talk about their worst costumes of all time.
In this episode; Adam confuses the Tillamook Dairy Company with Tilikum, the captive male orca who spent most of his life at SeaWorld Orlando, Ashley begs the question, "Where is the grit?", and they remind everyone that LaToya Jackson is always watching.
In this truly unhinged episode Adam is all alone and takes on the ISU website. He talks about website formatting in Switzerland, taking a credential photo in a dimly lit hallway, and buying a beautiful new town house in the low $700s.
In this episode we cover the final event of the 2024/25 Grand Prix series, Cup of China. Other important topics include being shot into space, holding space, and being an actress living in space.
In this episode we talk about everything that happened at the 5th Grand Prix event of the series, The Finlandia Trophy. While Sarah remains MIA, Adam continues to complain about leveled elements and creative and new ways to talk about Irish dancing. Ashley reminds everyone to stop flipping their sister's skirt and to get off their knees.
In this episode we cover all the happenings of NHK Trophy. We also take a moment to ask you the important questions like "Is he the teacher or is he the cigarette?" and "Would you go to a live taping of The Runthrough if we did one in Boston during Worlds?"
In this episode we talk about what happened at last weekend's Grand Prix in France, the health of NOC Sarah Hughes, and online discourse.
In this episode we talk about everything that happened this past weekend at Skate Canada. Topics include: Backless suits, Michael Buble bringing you to tears, and Dance, Dance, Revolution.
We talk all about Skate America in Allen, Texas, and the difference between a "jig" and a "march." The Grand Prix season has started and the on-ice pantomiming has begun.
Another monologue for another day in Allen, Texas. Ashley does her first solo work on a VERY sensitive microphone.
Happy Skate America week!!! One third of us are back.... for now. Please enjoy Adam's pre-Skate America monologue.
We catch up about the two biggest global events that have happened recently - the Paris Olympics and Cranberry Cup.
After two months in the grave, we're back kissing and crying about all summer skating happenings.
We return to discuss Shoma Uno's retirement, Chappell Roan, figure skating fandoms, and definitely a bunch of other random topics.
It's award season!! We give out our awards for the 2023-24 figure skating season in front of a live audience (Ashley's crying baby).
We start the offseason with a discussion on coaching, touching the boards, and skaters who burnt out too soon.
We finish our world championships recap (and our first season!!!) discussing the pairs' and dance events in Montreal.
We took forever talking about men and women at the world championships so our worlds recap is in two parts. This is men and women - pairs and ice dance coming soon!!
We preview this week's World Championships in Montreal!
Adam gives Ashley and Sarah a world championships quiz to get ready for 2024 Worlds and to distract us from royal family conspiracies.
We come up with our best dance party ideas for the rhythm dance and answer some mailbag questions.
Kirsten Moore-Towers joins us to talk about pairs, Swiss bots, legal appeals, mental warfare, and a very famous stolen dress.
We talk the Kamila Valieva court documents, the ISU Awards, Stars on Ice, and the Super Bowl... Plus some mailbag questions!
We discuss Four Continents Championships (sort of) and go off on some weird tangents and then call it a day.
We discuss the decision in the Kamila Valieva case and the new Beijing team event standings. Plus a recap of our week at U.S. Championships!
We preview this week's U.S. Championships!!
Ashley makes her glorious return to the pod as we recap the European Championships and Canadian nationals. Key topics include pyrotechnics, neck makeup, and cookies.
In our first episode of 2024, we preview the upcoming European Championships.
Adam and Sarah recall their favorite moments of 2023 with several (maybe too many) surprises along the way to celebrate the coming New Year.
It's the holidays, and our gift to you is this episode starring Andrea Joyce, NBC reporter extraordinaire. Andrea tells us about her craziest interviews, wildest events, and the best answer she ever got from an athlete.NOTE: Our holiday episode schedule is this episode (12/20), then New Years (12/31), then we'll be back on our weekly release schedule starting the week of Europeans (1/10).
We say hello and goodbye to the 2023 Grand Prix Final with the help of our dear friend Jackie Wong, aka Rocker Skating.