"Milan Magic" podcast with Brennan & Boitano

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First 2 episodes are up on USA Today Sports' YouTube channel (and other podcast platforms):

Episode 1 (Jan. 10, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru6g_z31MaM

Milan Magic is here! Olympic champion Brian Boitano and USA TODAY Sports columnist Christine Brennan launch their new show by sitting down with U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin, known worldwide as the “Quad God.” Malinin talks pressure, preparation, and chasing Olympic gold, while Boitano and Brennan also break down the biggest storylines and athletes you need to know as the road to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins.

Brennan & Boitano spoke to Ilia in Philadelphia at the "American Gold LIVE – Holiday Ice Spectacular" show on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Episode 2 (Jan. 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TCHeTrwFXA

Welcome back to another episode of Milan Magic. USA TODAY Sports columnist Christine Brennan and Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano give their analysis on the figure skaters chosen to represent Team USA in 2026 Winter Games. They dive deep on the selection process and explain why "quad god" Ilia Malinin delivered a safe performance at the national championship in St. Louis.
Then they catch up with 1960 Olympic gold medalist Carol Heiss Jenkins. She explains how she also switched up her long program on short notice and gives her thoughts on the women who were selected to represent USA in the Olympics.