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The Runthrough

Adam Rippon, Ashley Wagner, and Sarah Hughesrss.com

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

Episode 20: Cup of Chaos

We discuss Chinese visas, Chinese collisions, and the Chinese Grand Prix.

Nov 15, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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.

Nov 01, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 18

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 25, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 17

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 18, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 16

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 14, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 13

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....

Sep 01, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 12

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.

Aug 10, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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 21, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 9

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...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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.

Jun 07, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 6

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 19, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 5

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 11, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 4

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.

Apr 04, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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 28, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 2

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.

Mar 21, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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