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.
Ilia Malinin wins World Championships gold, puts Olympics behind him
Brian Boitano and Christine Brennan are back with another Milan Magic episode, this time diving into the World Championships in Prague. The duo breaks down Ilia Malinin’s gold medal performance, highlighting what stood out in his skate and what it meant coming off a disappointing Olympics. They also explore how this result reshapes the men’s field moving forward and what it signals for the sport’s next chapter.
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26 Mar 2026
Ilia Malinin reclaims ‘Quad God’ status with bounce-back performance at World Championships
Brian Boitano and Christine Brennan are back with Milan Magic, this time breaking down the World Championships in Prague — and the biggest storyline of all: Ilia Malinin’s comeback. After a stunning and disappointing Olympic performance that saw the “Quad God” fall off the podium, Malinin responds with a sharp, statement-making short program that reminds everyone exactly who he is. Boitano and Brennan dive into what clicked, what it means moving forward, and how it reshapes the men’s field. They also highlight standout performances and key storylines from Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito.
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22 Feb 2026
Milan Magic: Recap of the 2026 Winter Olympics, ranking gold, silver, bronze moments
Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano say goodbye as their on the ground coverage of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics come to a close. They rank their favorite moments of the games and give a full recap of the figure skating drama watched this year.But that doesn't mean Milan Magic is over! More coverage and interviews to come soon.
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