Episode 138: World Championships Preview 2026 (Great Marketing for the Dog)

We preview the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, with Ashley on the ground in Prague. Who will break through or get their redemption? And who will be sacrificed in the new ISU fire ritual on the ice? Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

The World Championships are almost here... but they're NOT here, so we took our time this week answering some mailbag questions from listeners and making up our own mailbag questions to answer. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

ATTENTION ALL ADULT SKATERS (!!!)We will be doing a live podcast episode at Adult Nationals in Duluth, GA. We are still finalizing a few things but stay tuned for more details. As aways, our Patreon subscribers will get first access to tickets. We cannot wait to see you there.In this episode we talk about the mouse in Sarah's apartment and some highlights from the Junior World Championships.Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

We welcome back Ashley from vacation and discuss figure skaters being famous, junior skating requirements, and perhaps most importantly, past rifts in our friendships. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

Adam and Sarah debrief following the end of the Milan Cortina Olympics. There is SOME talk about figure skating and a LOT of talk about nothing. And some talk about our Olympic jobs!! Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!!! Thank you to ALL the women who are of the Olympic class of 2026. You have so much to be proud of. What an incredible way to close out the figure skating events.In this episode we talk about everything that went down here in the Women's Free program at the Olympic Games here in Milan.Thank you to everyone who has followed along with our Olympic coverage over the past few weeks. There have beens ups, there have been downs, and we wouldn't have wanted to recap them with anyone else but YOU! XOSubscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

We discuss the women's short program at the 2026 Olympics, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's education, and make predictions for the women's Olympic podium!Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

We react to the penultimate figure skating event of the 2026 Olympics, the pairs, while pretending we don't care about silly things like scores and judging. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

As we discuss the pairs' short program at the 2026 Olympics, we wonder if the Pope should make an appearance in Milan to bless the figure skating arena. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!

This year, the women's event has a little bit of something for everyone. We discuss fan names for your favorites, why you should love everything Kaori Sakamoto does and just why the US team is so special. In this preview, we break down the women’s event at the Winter Olympics, diving into who the contenders are, what technical elements will matter most, and where momentum can shift in an instant. From jump consistency and program composition to the mental weight of skating with expectations, this is what to watch before the competition begins. Whether you’re tracking medal favorites or watching for breakthrough performances, this preview gives you the storylines, stakes, and psychological pressure points that define the Olympic women’s event. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and inside-the-sport storytelling. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content!