Podcast Summary: Intrusive Thoughts by Adam Rippon

Episode: "The Last Dinner & Katie Keurig"

Date: April 9, 2026
Hosts: Adam Rippon (B), Ashley Wagner (C)

Episode Overview

This special crossover episode brings together Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner, co-hosts of "The Run Through" (with a mention of Sarah Hughes), for a lively, irreverent, and highly comedic discussion. The episode dives into hilarious recountings of religious lore (specifically, Ashley attempts to reconstruct the Easter story from memory), experiences with internet trolls, commentary on skating fandom, a deep dive into being hacked by a fake "Katie Couric" (aka "Katie Keurig"), and an ongoing theme of friendship, betrayal, and resilience against online negativity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Skin Care Struggles & Chemical Peels

[01:08–07:15]

• Adam starts by sharing his post-chemical peel face status:
  • "It feels like magic shell. You know, magic shell ice cream." (B, 03:10)
  • Ashley relates, mentioning “the world's biggest zit” on her chin.
• Deep dive into treatments: Adam vouches for a sulfur-based spot treatment for cystic pimples, reminiscing about the “Mario Badescu spot treatment.”
  • “You know, the ones you can just, you feel that they're closer to the bone than they are closer to the, like, outer ring.” (B, 07:19)
• Tone: Vulnerable, self-deprecating, and funny—the duo bond over “Satan skin care” and the petty cruelties of skin.

2. Social Media Backlash and Comments Section Drama

[08:16–09:41]

• Ashley vents about harsh online criticisms directed at them, branding them as “brats (without the Z)” and, more extremely, “I’ve been told to kill myself before. This is nothing new to me.” (C, 09:23)
• The conversation about internet bravado transitions into themes of betrayal—setting the stage for their next topic.

3. Figure Skating, Religion, and Camp

[09:42–14:24]

• Discussion of how religious themes recur in figure skating programs; Ashley quips, “Religion is camp. I'm sorry, you can't convince me otherwise.” (C, 10:45)
• Adam reflects on how many skaters skate to religious music for drama, not faith.

4. Explaining the Easter Story, "Drunk History" Style

[14:25–39:34]

• Adam asks Ashley (self-declared "learned doctor" but not religiously educated) to recount the Easter story—from Passover to resurrection.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Ashley’s version: “Is that the one where he and his Judy’s are hanging out and he gets betrayed?” (C, 15:25)
  • Adam gently coaches, filling in details about the Last Supper, Judas, Peter, and the events leading to Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection.
  • Dialogue is playful, irreverent, and awkwardly accurate—Ashley refers to the apostles as “his Judy’s,” coins “the last dinner,” and rails against having “too many friends.”
• Notable moment: Adam connects religious betrayal (by Peter and Judas) to friendship boundaries and online drama.
  • “This all kind of comes back down to your insecurities of opening up to other people.” (B, 40:50)
• Valuable explainer: Adam succinctly runs through Holy Week milestones—Holy Thursday (Last Supper), Good Friday (crucifixion), Easter Sunday (resurrection), correcting Ashley's mixture of facts and speculation.
  • “You did a great... You had a lot of the pieces. I just feel like you didn't know exactly where they belonged.” (B, 41:30)

5. Skating Medals: Are They Really Precious Metals?

[42:00–44:38]

• Listener question: Are silver/bronze/gold medals actually made from those metals?
• Adam, expert in “gems and raw minerals,” explains most competition medals are merely plated, not solid metals.
  • “The Olympic ones have a coating of whatever metal that they're supposed to be like.” (B, 44:02)
• Skate America medals, Ashley jokes, might be “plastic...with BPA in it.” (C, 44:25)

6. Adam’s Epic Hacking Scandal: The "Katie Keurig" Saga

[45:05–58:13]

• Adam reveals he was scammed via an email inviting him to a Facebook Live podcast with "Katie Couric." The scammer (with a thick accent) actually called themselves “Katie Keurig.”
• He gave the scammer admin access to his decade-old Facebook page, only realizing too late.
  • “Adam, you always fall for scams that are geared towards 60 year old white women.” (C, 49:24)
• The hackers then started posting prolifically on his Facebook—AI-generated content, "father-daughter goals," and recycled clips.
  • “They're doing more social media work for me than I've done in the last 15 years.” (B, 52:06)
• Adam attempts to reclaim the account, but is “banned,” marvels at the wild captions (hashtags #ItalianVibes, etc.), and muses about collaborating with the scammers “just to get Katie’s attention.”
• Layered throughout: reflections on internet security and the humor of being a "boomer" with social media.

7. Miscellaneous Moments of Joy & Absurdity

• Ashley and Adam marvel at how language evolves in queer subcultures—debating the meaning of “mog off” (model off).
• They riff on an SNL sketch about botched religious art, sustaining their theme of camp and parody.
• Ending: return to figure skating, promises of the upcoming Rosie Awards (live event), musings on friendship, and a lighthearted, affectionate send-off.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Religious Camp:
  “Religion is camp. I'm sorry, you can't convince me otherwise.” (C, 10:45)

• On Betrayal & Friendship:
  “ When you have too many friends, this is what happens.” (C, 31:16)

• Ashley Tries to Recount the Apostles:
  “I do feel like you really can't keep tabs on that many people...” (C, 16:27)

• On Online Negativity:
  "We're fighting for our fucking lives in the comment section right now." (C, 04:32)
  "I've been told to kill myself before. This is nothing new to me." (C, 09:23)

• On Being Scammed:
  "You always fall for scams that are geared towards 60 year old white women." (C, 49:24)
  "They're doing more social media work for me than I've done in the last 15 years." (B, 52:06)

Important Timestamps

• 01:08 – Ashley joins, introductions, and context for crossover.
• 02:02 – Adam confesses to recent chemical peel.
• 03:38 – Ashley describes her "world's biggest zit."
• 08:16 – Discussion about fighting negativity in comments.
• 10:45 – Declaration: "Religion is camp."
• 14:25–39:34 – "Drunk History"-style recounting of Easter.
• 44:00 – Are medals actual precious metals?
• 45:05 – Adam’s Facebook hacking by "Katie Keurig."
• 52:17 – Realizing the hackers’ AI-generated content is prolific.
• 61:16 – Reflection on humor in SNL, art, and self-parody.
• 63:23 – Details for the live “Rosie Awards” recording.
• 64:56 – Plans for future content, outro, and appreciation for listeners.

Tone and Dynamic

• Language: Loosely structured, conversational, brash but warm; irreverent about religion and internet conventions.
• Dynamic: Real-life best friends ribbing each other, sharing personal failures, celebrating inside jokes, and inviting listeners to join in on the (very Gen-Z, queer, and camp) fun.
• Vibe: Open, honest, and fearless—mockery is always good-natured, never cruel. Lots of call-backs to figure skating culture and internet meme language.

For New Listeners

This episode is an accessible, hilarious window into the chemistry between Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner—two icons in skating who are not afraid to share their unvarnished thoughts on everything from chemical peels to the Resurrection. You’ll leave entertained, (possibly) more informed about Christian mythology, and with new respect for the perils of the Facebook comment section and online scams.

For Fans

• Rosie Awards live podcast is coming up in Gwinnett—buy tickets if you want in on inside jokes, campy fake award categories, and the indefatigable spirit of skating fandom.
• Support goes both ways: If you've been scammed by "Katie Keurig," or have lively opinions about Jesus as an extrovert, join the comment section—Ashley and Adam are (hilariously) ready for you.