Milan Magic

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MILAN MAGIC is USA TODAY Sports’ flagship Olympics video podcast, hosted by USA TODAY Sports columnist Christine Brennan and American figure skating legend Brian Boitano. Together they bring experience, behind-the-scenes knowledge, hot takes, expert commentary and interviews, to take you inside the Games. Brian and Christine know every beat of the Olympics journey, from the grueling road of preparation to the euphoria of the medal stand. Milan Magic will cover all aspects as athletes compete for a spot on the Olympic stage in Italy.

Episodes

  1. 21 HR AGO

    Scott Hamilton and Paul Wylie look back on the moments that defined their careers | Ep 6

    In this episode of Milan Magic Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano count us down to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. We also look back at a pair of incredible interviews they conducted at the US Figure Skating Nationals in St. Louis with legends Scott Hamilton and Paul Wylie. They share never-before-heard stories and reflections from their careers that you don't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Nancy Kerrigan explains how mental toughness carried her through career highs and lows | Ep 5

    On this episode of Milan Magic, Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano sit down with figure skating legend Nancy Kerrigan for a candid conversation about her career and how she navigated all of the ups and downs that came with it. Nancy explains that although her career was filled with both triumph and adversity, all of it made her a stronger person. Brian and Christine also recount their memories of one of the biggest stories in sports history in 1994 when Kerrigan was assaulted with a baton on her knee, a conspiracy orchestrated by Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Remembering Flight 5342 and how the figure skating community is rallying around Maxim Naumov | Ep 4

    One year ago 28 members of the figure skating community perished in Flight 5342. Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano speak with family and coaches about this tragedy and how they hope those victims are remembered. They also recall how this is not the first time a plane crash has devastated the figure skating community. They look back on how a crash in 1961 affected U.S. Skating and elevated then up-and-coming skater, Peggy Fleming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dorothy Hamill's advice for Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn + Skating fandom on the rise | Ep 3

    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 surge in ratings for figure skating and why momentum is at an all-time high heading into the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. They also sit down with legend and gold medalist Dorothy Hamill to discuss Team USA and the camaraderie this group of skaters share -- something we rarely see. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn will lead Team USA in 2026 Olympics + Special guest Carol Heiss Jenkins | Ep 2

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  6. 10 JAN

    Meet the 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin + Your insider guide to the winter games | EP 1

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
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MILAN MAGIC is USA TODAY Sports’ flagship Olympics video podcast, hosted by USA TODAY Sports columnist Christine Brennan and American figure skating legend Brian Boitano. Together they bring experience, behind-the-scenes knowledge, hot takes, expert commentary and interviews, to take you inside the Games. Brian and Christine know every beat of the Olympics journey, from the grueling road of preparation to the euphoria of the medal stand. Milan Magic will cover all aspects as athletes compete for a spot on the Olympic stage in Italy.

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  • Episodes
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