"The Runthrough" podcast with Adam & Ashley

[kwanette]

I just finished listening to it this morning. I was going to message you to see if you listened and if you did how you're doing.

I had to listen in portions and had too many deep sighs to count.

Aww, you are sweet..I was adding my own comments..but my mic was muted.

 

[VGThuy]

In retrospect, with over two decades to think about this, that 2001-02 season sounded like a cry for help. I can’t even prepare myself for what will happen to Kwan in the 2005-06 season. She’s the reason I don’t get as personally invested in skaters, with the Shibs being the exception, which surprised me. I mean I still care and have investment but not like I was with Kwan.

 

[alj5]

hat 2001-02 season sounded like a cry for help. I can’t even prepare myself for what will happen to Kwan in the 2005-06 season. She’s the reason I don’t get as personally invested in skaters, with the Shibs being the exception, which surprised me. I mean I still care and hav

Same for me. I don't know if I'll ever fall in love with a skater as much as Michelle, although Jason Brown is awfully close.

 

[viennese]

Looking back at that season, that whole time, pretty much broke me.

I had not forgotten the sadness of that year in the world. What I had forgotten, though, was how insanely long the season was for athletes. The first big event was the Goodwill Games in late August, the top skaters competed at three Grand Prix events, the Grand Prix Final required two different free skates. Insane.

 

[Matryeshka]

I really need to go back and watch these performances again, especially 1998-2008 ish, my first decade of fandom. Reason #1 is I was the epitome of nothing is more dangerous than a little bit of knowledge. Reason #2 is when I was a new skating fan I had SUCH an extreme Russian-style bias. Saying my posts/opinions from that time have not aged well would be a massive understatement.

I bet I'd have a different opinion on a lot of skaters now, not just because of COP but also I (sort of) know the rules and I'm not in the mindset that I must only go for this one type of skater.

 

[viennese]

I guess the current and recent skating seasons are also insanely long. But 2001 not only started the top three or four women facing each other in August at Goodwill Games, then the Grand Prix events had the top 3-4 facing each other multiple times even before the Grand Prix Final.How many times is an athlete supposed to peak in six or eight months?

 

[VGThuy]

One thing about Adam being the storyteller is you can tell he’s someone who had to research the past to retell what happened before 2007. As good of a job he did, there was a feeling that someone who was around at the time living through it (or someone who was a super fan of “ladies” like Michelle who did Ice Dance) would have been better. I kept thinking of small tidbits that would have made the lore even more entertaining and interesting while covering that pre-2007 period.

 

[zebobes]

Any thoughts on the behind the scenes info that Adam spilled on Miki/Yuna this runthrough? I really appreciated the personal touch that he added from training with them, and there was some juicy info that I had never heard before. His descriptions leading up to the Vancouver games was pretty amazing.

 

[VGThuy]

Any thoughts on the behind the scenes info that Adam spilled on Miki/Yuna this runthrough? I really appreciated the personal touch that he added from training with them, and there was some juicy info that I had never heard before. His descriptions leading up to the Vancouver games was pretty amazing.

I loved that part. He was in his element once he started discussing the 2007-on eras.

 

[AnnM]

I haven't finished the latest episode yet, but was nearly bawling on my way into work listening to the segment about Joannie Rochette's mom. I remember thinking how terrible it was at the time, but having lost my own parents since then, it brought a different perspective today. I cannot imagine how she managed to get through her SP just 2 days later. The grit. The muscle memory. I'm in total awe.

 

[Willin]

Any thoughts on the behind the scenes info that Adam spilled on Miki/Yuna this runthrough? I really appreciated the personal touch that he added from training with them, and there was some juicy info that I had never heard before. His descriptions leading up to the Vancouver games was pretty amazing.

The stuff about the BTS of the Brian/Yuna split was fascinating - a real "What were they thinking?" on both sides.

And while Yuna's mom came off much better than I though she would in that she seems kind to non-Yuna skaters, like how rich and/or fame-hungry was she? Like who pays to have their Korean talent agent to get a Canadian visa and sit at EVERY practice? While the therapist part is unexpected and nice, that's also crazy expensive!

 

[skatfan]

The stuff about the BTS of the Brian/Yuna split was fascinating - a real "What were they thinking?" on both sides.

And while Yuna's mom came off much better than I though she would in that she seems kind to non-Yuna skaters, like how rich and/or fame-hungry was she? Like who pays to have their Korean talent agent to get a Canadian visa and sit at EVERY practice? While the therapist part is unexpected and nice, that's also crazy expensive!

I LOVED all the (relatively innocent) tea that Adam spilled on what he saw.

Also, I forgot SO many things - Yuna going to Peter Oppegard (who is not identified as Michelle Kwan's former brother-in-law), for example.

 

[VGThuy]

I do find it entertaining but somewhat awkward to hear Sarah talk about Ashley in third person when she’s right there participating in the convo as well, especially as they’re discussing 2018 Nationals.

 

[VGThuy]

Oh gosh… going over the Avanta skating boot v. Karen Chen saga followed by Empress Tuk having the little naive girl inside her die, and segueing into the idiotic incident with Eun-Soo Lim’s agency accusing Mariah Bell of premeditated skating scraping/stabbing is opened the floodgates. I forgot about those and I forgot Med did a stint with Brian Orser.

 

[Amy L]

I forgot about those and I forgot Med did a stint with Brian Orser.

You're lucky with that. I remember being on YouTube chats during live events and the teenage Russiabots constantly spewing "Babasyan Armenian prostitute". Her leaving Russia and going to a non-Russian coach is seen as the ultimate betrayal. And of course the Russiabots immediately turn to racism if they couldn't lean on fatshaming.

 

[VGThuy]

You're lucky with that. I remember being on YouTube chats during live events and the teenage Russiabots constantly spewing "Babasyan Armenian prostitute". Her leaving Russia and going to a non-Russian coach is seen as the ultimate betrayal. And of course the Russiabots immediately turn to racism if they couldn't lean on fatshaming.

Oh man. Being a Simone Biles fan, I’m familiar.

 

[On My Own]

My favorite part is Eunsoo Lim being a teenage bitch who was bullying Marin Honda and ended up having her career ended as karma

https://www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkating/comments/mk0ec8/the_way_raphael_handled_the_eunsoomariah/

IMO ATS constantly lies, instead we should believe the rinkside rumours of Lim being a teenage bullying bitch, from some of the same brilliant minds who tried to pretend John Coughlin was 100% not a rapist! It's good that Lim got her Karma, whereas it's disingenuous to want to see the federation that has so many predators also be banned! Would you stop to tell a lie, America haters? We know exactly what's going on now, and this is what we've DECIDED.

As Ashwagner2010 said on March 22, 2019: So I sound like I’m actively getting an education? Bless

eta: this is heavy, HEAVY sarcasm for those incapable of getting it.

 

[Willin]

I think it was pretty classy of Adam and Ashley to point out that Eunsoo was a teenager and possibly doing teenager things and leave it at that.

I'd love to know the dirty details - and you know at least Adam knows them - but they didn't blame her.

 

[On My Own]

I was pulling ISU representatives, and I was asking them "you have to explain to me, how does this happen?" I took Mao Asada by the shoulders and I shook her, and I said "this isn't fair," and I was pointing around, i was like "translate for me. somebody translate for me."

"you should have won the skating skills score. i do not get it. i am asking everybody - what happened?" I went on what I can only describe as manic episode to representatives of the ISU.

Adelina Sotnikova could at least jump, but I'm sure Wagner looked like she really wanted to be there at Boston. Probably, someone told her a medal for her was guaranteed if she turned up*.

*just a guess. and satire. again, for those who need it.

 

[skatingguy]

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The Pope Grassl discussion had me HOWLING.

 

[AnnM]

The Pope Grassl discussion had me HOWLING.

My kids were so disappointed that there weren't additional VOs after "The Pope is dead," which made us all dissolve into giggles. I don't think that was the intended effect.

We debated whether the shirt being ripped open signified the dead Pope ascending to heaven, Daniel as the white smoke, or Daniel becoming the Pope.

 

[Allskate]

The Pope Grassl discussion had me HOWLING.

I was laughing during that discussion, but not as much as I laughed when Grassl ripped his shirt open during his program. I thought it definitely gave more of a stripper vibe than an "I am now the Pope" vibe, whether you are talking about that moment in the movie or in real life. So crazy. I kept wondering how this program was being received in Italy.

 

[DreamSkates]

I was laughing during that discussion, but not as much as I laughed when Grassl ripped his shirt open during his program. I thought it definitely gave more of a stripper vibe than an "I am now the Pope" vibe, whether you are talking about that moment in the movie or in real life. So crazy. I kept wondering how this program was being received in Italy.

I can truly say I did not understand the program or the point he was trying to make.

 

[Sylvia]

All 3 live shows from Lake Placid are uploaded (#99-101, audio only): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunthrough

 

[Allskate]

I've been rooting for a U.S. men's Olympic team consisting of Ilia, Jason, and Max. After listening to today's episode of The Runthrough, I'm REALLY rooting for that team. Just saying. Maybe Torgy should spend less time on Twitter and more time focusing on his own skating.

Here's a link to Episdoe 103 of The Runthrough:

The Runthrough | Podcast on RSS.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...

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[Sylvia]

"In this episode we talk about what went down at the GPF. World records, instagram dogs, and vitamin B-12."

Episode 104: I Stand with Oliver | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

In this episode we talk about what went down at the GPF. World records, instagram dogs, and vitamin B-12.

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3 Live Shows during 2026 Nationals in St. Louis: https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/v7thmfsger/index
Thursday, January 8th 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Friday, January 9th 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Saturday, January 10th 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - SOLD OUT!
Location: Winterfest at Kiener Plaza Park in the Warming Hut
500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63101

You do not need to have a U.S. Championships session ticket to attend the LIVE shows!

 

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did everyone hear the shoutout to @kwanette ?!

 

[Sylvia]

Episode 106: It's Your Vibe - "We discuss Japanese Nationals, Russian Nationals, Olympic slogans, and introduce BONUS DANCE LORE!" (Dec. 24, 2025):

Episode 106: It's Your Vibe | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

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...

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Ashley tweeted this on Dec. 19: "So excited to finally be able to announce that I will be joining the Gold Zone team on NBC covering the Olympics this February!" https://x.com/AshWagner2010/status/2002107363806109845

Link to the Dec. 18, 2025 NBC Sports press release:

“GOLD ZONE” TEAM REUNITES FOR THE MILAN CORTINA 2026 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES!

Jac Collinsworth and Matt Iseman Return to Join Previously Announced Milan Cortina Olympic Gold Zone Hosts Scott Hanson and Andrew Siciliano

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2014 Olympic [Team] Bronze Medalist and Three-Time U.S. Figure Skating Champion Ashley Wagner Joins Gold Zone in new Analyst Role [...]
New this winter, 2014 Olympic bronze medalist and three-time U.S. Figure Skating champion Ashley Wagner joins as the first-ever Gold Zone analyst, offering insight into the figure skating competition. [...]

• 2nd NBC Olympics assignment, previously serving as a commentator on Peacock’s coverage of the 2022 Beijing Olympics
• 2014 Sochi Olympic bronze medalist in the team event and three-time U.S. figure skating champion (2015, 2013, 2012)
• 14-time Grand Prix Series medalist

Re-posting here... Adam has been announced as one of NBC's SportsDesk reporters for the 2026 Winter Olympics and will be based in Milan (Dec. 23rd press release):

NBC OLYMPICS SPORTSDESK REPORTERS BASED IN MILAN, CORTINA, AND LIVIGNO TO COVER XXV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Mary Carillo Serves in 14th Olympic Assignment with NBC Sports (17th Olympics overall)

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• Third NBC Olympics assignment, previously serving as a correspondent for 2024 Paris Olympics, and Twitter host for Tokyo Olympics.
• Has served as an analyst on NBC Sports’ figure skating coverage, and served as analyst on world feed of U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
• A figure skating bronze medalist in the team event at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, Rippon was the 2016 U.S. national champion, the 2010 Four Continents champion, and the only man to win back-to-back world junior titles (2008-09).

ETA that NOC Sarah Hughes will be producing the Gold Zone show during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games:

The Runthrough on Instagram: "TEAM SARAH 💙"

423 likes, 11 comments - therunthroughpodcast on December 29, 2025: "TEAM SARAH 💙".

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[AnnM]

I was glad to see that Sarah Hughes will still be doing production for skating in some capacity. Up until now during this season, it felt like NBC made her choose between covering skating or doing the podcast