The Runthrough

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.

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.

Adam quizzes Ashley and Sarah on figure skating trivia. Can you get more questions right than them? Probably.

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.

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!!

Ashley and Adam celebrate American Independence Day by talking about arched eyebrows, music videos, and the newly-released Grand Prix assignments.

Trigger warning: sexual assault, sexual/emotional/physical/verbal abuse, eating disordersAshley 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): 1-800-656-4673National Eating Disorders Association helpline: 1-800-931-2237 during select hours, or text NEDA to 741741 at any hour in a crisis.Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: 888-843-4564SafeSport: Report a concern online or at 833-587-7233, or for more immediate support, call the 24/7 SafeSport Helpline at 866-200-0796.National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255Anyone who feels that they are in immediate danger of physical harm should call 911.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.