Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht’s First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
Release Date: 03/18/2026
GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We recored this episode live immediatly following Team Finals between Oklahoma, LSU, Florida and Minnesota at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth. Scores and watch . Members watched the recording live and . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Oklahoma Wins Again (8th NCAA Title) 00:40 – Did the Right Team Win? LSU vs Oklahoma Debate 01:04 – LSU vs Oklahoma: Beam Falls, Margins...
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Minnesota forced the favorites to hit and made the NCAA team final, Oklahoma looked like the clear title favorite, Faith Torres won the all-around, and Jordan Chiles finished her NCAA career with another floor title. We break down both semifinals, the event champions, the teams moving on, and the biggest judging and podium storylines from Fort Worth. Then in the members-only Behind The Scenes portion, we get into the arena shennanigans, Oklahoma podium-training injury news, DJ choices, puppies, and all the weird little details you didn’t see on the broadcast. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae...
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GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell at NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in person and streaming tickets are limited → CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Etsy Witch & Breaking the Curse 00:36 – Live Show Announcement + ChaeCampbell Guest 02:17 – Headlines: Fisk Documentary + HBCU Impact 02:55 – Black Monday Coaching Updates (BYU, Utah, MSU) 04:48 – Kerri Strug Biopic Drama + Casting Fallout 06:30 – NCAA Nationals Format Explained (Semis + Finals) 08:38 – What “Winning” Actually Means at Nationals 11:26 – Florida: No More Excuses (Title or Bust) 14:34 – The...
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Minnesota shocks the field, Utah misses nationals, and Oklahoma reveals its final boss mode. We break down every NCAA Regional—upsets, judging drama, coaching shakeups, and the real reason sticks aren’t contagious. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — tickets are limited → CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Are Sticks Contagious? The Data Says No 00:19 – NCAA Championship Teams Set + Fort Worth Preview 00:50 – Show Intro + Spencer Survives Regionals Weekend 01:10 – GymCastic Live Show Details + Past Guests 02:35 – BREAKING: Auburn Head Coach Out After 16 Seasons 03:38...
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Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We'll start around 7pm PT after the Florida, Georgia, Cal, MSU Regional Final at Arizona (full schedule and links ) with a very special guest, ! This is the weekly Q&A show, where we answer your questions live. Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). Not a member? o listen to the full epsiode. Log , refresh and the extended player will appear below. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in-person and livestream...
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The judges association continues to block attempts at transparency and accountability. Florida, UCLA, Utah, LSU, Oklahoma and the rest of the NCAA field are heading into Regionals with huge questions around judging, qualification, and who can actually make nationals. We discuss the latest judging response, preview the biggest Regionals debates, and interview Ireland’s Emma Slevin about NCAA, elite gymnastics, and her Olympic plans. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL — LIMITED TICKETS) The only place to hear what’s NEVER said on the podcast. Get your tickets now before it sells out:...
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“They’re guessing.” A judge reveals what’s really happening behind NCAA gymnastics scoring — plus a brutal Regionals draw (UCLA, Utah & Alabama in the same bracket). LIVE SHOW – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) Limited tickets: THIS EPISODE: Conference Champions crowned Regionals draw winners and losers Judging controversy explained Perfect 10 watch and Gym Slam race Favorite Moments from CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Judges Are Guessing? Cold Open 00:00:12 – Intro: Conference Champs, Regionals & Judge Interview 01:40 – Voinea Family Back in the News 03:47 – British...
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Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 12 of the 2026 NCAA season: who’s a steal, who’s on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: Week 12 Lineups lock on Friday, March 20 at 10:45am PT 00:00 Intro 00:58:22 Roster Bargains 01:16 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:26 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:50 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:40 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:53 GymCastic Updates 11:33 Roster Bargains - Floor 14:51 League Leaders 15:16 10.0 Deals 16:05 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 21 after Conference...
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British Gymnastics has suspended its trampoline high performance program amid athlete safety concerns—Jessica sat down with new USA Gymnastics President Kyle Albrecht to talk about athlete safety, the future of the sport, and the GAGE suspension. HEADLINES British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline High Performance Program GYMTERNET NEWS Iowa State gymnastics alumni start to try to reinstate gymnastics Do you want tickets to LA28? Wednesday, March 18 is the last day to register for the . Aimee Boorman is no longer in Phoenix are on sale now! Rhys McClenaghan is back and won his first ...
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Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 11 of the 2026 NCAA season: who’s a steal, who’s on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: Week 11 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 12 at 3:15pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:38:28 Roster Bargains 00:52:19 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:43 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:38 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:50 Roster Bargains - Beam 08:28 GymCastic Updates 10:03 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:02 League Leaders 12:17 10.0 Deals 13:33 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 14 after Utah @...
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HEADLINES
- British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline High Performance Program
GYMTERNET NEWS
- Iowa State gymnastics alumni start raising money to try to reinstate gymnastics
- Do you want tickets to LA28? Wednesday, March 18 is the last day to register for the LA28 Olympic Ticket draw.
- Aimee Boorman is no longer working with the Germans
- Tickets for the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix are on sale now!
- Rhys McClenaghan is back and won his first World Cup gold medal since his injury
- Livvy Dunne joins Fox's 'Baywatch' in a recurring role
GymCastic Exclusive: New USA Gymnastics CEO Kyle Albrecht's First Interview
- Kyle Albrecht is taking the helm of USA Gymnastics after Li Li Leung stepped down
- Kyle comes from Major League Soccer's youth participation and development programs
- We discuss athlete safety, the future of the sport, expanding the American view of gymnastics and the GAGE suspension
NCAA
- It's conference championships weekend!
- What even is the big deal about conference championships? We'll give you our honest summary
- What meets to watch out for (Oklahoma vs. LSU vs. Florida? UH YEAH)
- Liv and Cory didn't know who Muriel Grossfeld was and more shenanigans from College & Cocktails this week.
- What teams do we need to put on Regionals watch?
- Utah officially can't make it into the top 8. Why this is a BIG deal.
- The Kentucky situation.
- This week's 10 updates featuring all the senior night 10s and Kailin Chio,
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Cold Open: GAGE Decision & Athlete Safety
00:00:29 – British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline Program
00:05:21 – Iowa State Gymnastics Fight to Reinstate Program
00:06:25 – LA28 Ticket Lottery Deadline + Jessica’s Event Picks
00:07:45 – Aimee Boorman Leaves German Program
00:09:26 – US Championships Tickets + McClenaghan Wins Gold
00:10:22 – Livvy Dunne Joins Baywatch
00:10:39 – Interview: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht
00:12:45 – Vision for Growing Gymnastics Beyond the Olympics
00:15:12 – Athlete Safety, SafeSport & Learning from Nassar Era
00:17:44 – Adult Gymnastics Expansion & Retention
00:20:02 – GAGE Ban Explained + Accountability in USAG
00:23:04 – NCAA Update: Conference Championships Preview
00:26:17 – Why Conference Championships Are Chaos (and Fun)
00:28:08 – Oklahoma vs LSU vs Florida Showdown Preview
00:30:00 – Regionals Bubble Teams: Washington, Rutgers, Pitt, Penn
00:33:00 – Utah Can’t Make Top 8: Chaos Incoming
00:36:06 – Kentucky as the Ultimate Regional Spoiler
00:38:24 – Selection Show Details + Regional Drama Incoming
00:40:18 – 10.0 Explosion: Senior Night Scoring Madness
00:41:29 – Chio’s 3 Tens + Gym Slam Watch
00:43:48 – LSU NIL Strategy & Athlete Marketing Shift
00:49:05 – Best Gymnast Debate: Chio vs Chiles vs Roberts
00:53:46 – More Perfect 10s: Harris, Ostrom, Smith
00:55:23 – Rankings Battle: Oklahoma vs LSU for #1
00:56:45 – Fan Story: “GymCastic Creating World Peace”
00:58:51 – Konnor McClain Beam Controversy (9.925 Breakdown)
01:02:07 – Mixed Team Format Debate: Missing Events?
01:05:00 – American Cup Equipment Scare (Bar Collapse!)
01:06:06 – Code Questions: Up-To-Level (UTL) Deductions Explained
01:12:40 – Athletes Turned Coaches: Eligibility & NCAA Rules
01:14:58 – Head Injury Protocol Rant (Hockey Example)
01:17:23 – College & Cocktails + Weekend Watch Guide
01:18:59 – Outro: Live Show, Merch & Final Thoughts
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