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Men's Final from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships
08/08/2026
Men's Final from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships
The men's national champion has been crowned and more from women's at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ) for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women’s Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It’s the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders. CHAPTERS Members Only begins Not a member? .HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN’S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men’s Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN’S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now Build your U.S. Championships team at . SUPPORT OUR WORK : Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES
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Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships
08/08/2026
Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships
The scoes were crazy during women'sn day one at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ) for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women’s Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It’s the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Women’s Day One: Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead 03:00 – Judging Problems, Fred Richard & Salute-Gate 07:42 – WAG Scoring: Hezly Rivera, Reese Esponda & Vault Scores 09:28 – Chellsie Memmel on Judging Accuracy & Realistic Scores 12:14 – Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock & Skye Blakely Members Only begins Not a member? .18:26 – Coach Goes Off About Men’s Judging 24:39 – Claire Pease, Worlds Team Math & Reese Esponda 31:05 – The Great 14.2 Vault Scoring Debate 36:14 – Jayla Hang’s Return & Championships Observations 44:21 – Juniors, Vivi Crain & Athlete Safety 48:25 – Listener Questions: Vaults, Caroline Moreau & Elite Season 58:00 – Jade Carey’s Competitive Drive & Oklahoma Men HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN’S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women’s Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN’S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men’s Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN’S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now Build your U.S. Championships team at . SUPPORT OUR WORK : Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES
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2026 U.S. Championships Preview
08/04/2026
2026 U.S. Championships Preview
It's elite national championships week. Let's break it down. for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A podcasts all week and complete members-only archive. HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Times are Phoenix local time/Pacific. Podcast times are estimates. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING Watch on ; outside the U.S. on . 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Junior Men 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Men 2:30–5:00 p.m. — Junior Women 5:00–7:30 p.m. — Senior Women PODCAST ~8:30 p.m. — Senior Women’s Podium Training Report THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — MEN’S DAY ONE 1:00 p.m. — Junior Men on 7:00 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock /NBC; outside the U.S. on FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN’S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women’s Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN’S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men’s Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN’S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now PLAY THE FANTASY GAME Build your U.S. Championships team at . Use the to compare gymnasts and choose your lineup. SUPPORT OUR WORK : Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES Cover art and photographs © GymCastic / Steve Cooper. All rights reserved.
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2026 U.S. Championships Podium Training Report
08/03/2026
2026 U.S. Championships Podium Training Report
Let’s dissect every moment from podium training at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-training Q&A show. Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). for the full, ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women’s Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It’s the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders. HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING Watch on ; outside the U.S. on . 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Junior Men 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Men 2:30–5:00 p.m. — Junior Women 5:00–7:30 p.m. — Senior Women PODCAST ~8:30 p.m. — Senior Women’s Podium Training Report THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — MEN’S DAY ONE 1:00 p.m. — Junior Men on 7:00 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock /NBC; outside the U.S. on FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN’S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women’s Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN’S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men’s Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN’S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now Build your U.S. Championships team at . SUPPORT OUR WORK : Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES
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Ellie Black’s Historic Double + World-Elites-Go-to-College Fantasy Draft
07/28/2026
Ellie Black’s Historic Double + World-Elites-Go-to-College Fantasy Draft
ON SALE NOW: WHEN: Sunday, Aug 9th after the women’s final podium ceremony at 6pm-ish WHERE: Streaming online or Phoenix, AZ WHAT: It's the post-meet after party (with a bar and snacks). We will discuss the meet immediately after it happens—and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. HOW: members get your discount (check your email). Ellie Black (CAN) makes Commonwealth Games history as the first gymnast ever to win two Commonwealth all-around titles. We discuss the competition highlights, Gabriel Langton’s frightening high bar fall, the shakeup at World Gymnastics (FIG), gymternet news and which NCAA teams would best suit today’s international elite stars. COMMONWEALTH GAMES Ellie Black (CAN) wins her second Commonwealth all-around title Breanna Scott (AUS) takes silver and Lia-Monica Fontaine (CAN) wins bronze Australia wins the women’s team title ahead of Canada and England Kate McDonald (AUS) wins bars gold Canada wins the men’s team title Reuben Ward (SCO) delivers a home all-around victory for Scotland Watch in the United States on . See the . MINI COMMISSION: INTERNATIONAL ELITES GO TO COLLEGE We match Rebeca Andrade (BRA), Kaylia Nemour (ALG), Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos (FRA), Kishi Rina (JPN), Manila Esposito (ITA), Flávia Saraiva (BRA), Eythora Thorsdottir (NED), Ellie Black (CAN) and other international stars with their ideal NCAA programs. Want your own mini commission? . CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ellie Black Makes History and Phoenix Schedule 01:37 – Gabriel Langton’s High Bar Fall 04:00 – Nicolas Buompane out in World Gymnastics Shakeup 07:18 – Ellie Black’s Historic Commonwealth Double 10:05 – Commonwealth Women’s Team Final 15:21 – Club Gym Nerd and GymCastic Tools 18:54 – Women’s All-Around Final 30:29 – Apparatus Finals and Opportunities for Comedy 40:34 – Canada and Scotland’s Historic Men’s Victories 45:38 – Rage-O-Meter: Commentary About Chinese Gymnasts 46:54 – Gymternet News and Romanian Safeguarding 54:02 – Nicola Bartolini Retires 55:54 – World Gymnastics Keeps Its Russian Policy 57:15 – Magnificent Seven and Phoenix Live Show 1:00:07 – Mini Commission: International Elites Go to College 1:28:16 – Club Gym Nerd and Behind The Scenes SUPPORT OUR WORK : Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, the complete members-only archive, games, forum access and live-show discounts TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES Cover art and photograph © GymCastic / Steve Cooper. All rights reserved.
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2026 U.S. Classic Debrief: Esponda, Ohashi's Next Move and the Worlds Picture
07/22/2026
2026 U.S. Classic Debrief: Esponda, Ohashi's Next Move and the Worlds Picture
HEADLINES Nadia Comăneci says Ana Barbosu’s legal fees in the fight to retain her Paris 2024 bronze medal . U.S. CLASSIC MORNING-AFTER COFFEE KLATSCH Reese Esponda Wins the U.S. Classic All-Around Esponda improved her top all-around score by nearly a full point, finished almost a point ahead of Jade Carey and entered the conversation for a World Championships team spot. Katelyn Ohashi Returns to Elite Gymnastics Ohashi made her triumphant return to elite gymnastics for the first time since 2013—and competed in her first senior U.S. Classic. Is Skye Blakely the All-Around Favorite for Nationals? request for smart routine construction for Dulcy Caylor and Kaylia Nemour World Championships Qualifiers China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea qualified teams to Rotterdam. Amanda Yap of Singapore earned an individual Worlds spot. The Uzbekistani and Filipino men missed Worlds qualification despite outscoring the United States and Brazil, which did qualify. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ana Barbosu’s Legal Fees 06:51 – U.S. Classic Debrief 12:55 – Reese Esponda’s Worlds Case 21:25 – Katelyn Ohashi’s Next Move 27:07 – Skye Blakely and Jade Carey 36:39 – Who We’re Worried About 43:36 – U.S. International Standing 48:20 – Gymternet News 54:00 – Efficient Routine Construction 1:13:03 – Commonwealth Games and Worlds Qualifiers RELATED EPISODES UP NEXT , our live Q&A podcast, Fridays at noon Pacific. SUPPORT OUR WORK for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. . Thanks to our sponsor Huel -our exclusive offer of 15% OFF with our code GYMCASTIC at . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points : Uncle Tim’s gymnastics history and Code of Points archive Cover art photos of Skye Blakely, Jade Carey and Reese Esponda © GymCastic/Steve Cooper. All rights reserved. Katelyn Ohashi cover-art photo © Melissa J. Perenson/Cal Sport Media.
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Behind the Scenes: U.S. Classic 2026 Meet Report, Reese Esponda Wins, Ohashi Returns & Skye Blakely Shines
07/19/2026
Behind the Scenes: U.S. Classic 2026 Meet Report, Reese Esponda Wins, Ohashi Returns & Skye Blakely Shines
Our immediate reactions right after the meet! Everything from the 2026 U.S. Classic, including Reese Esponda’s all-around victory, Katelyn Ohashi’s return to elite competition, Skye Blakely’s event titles, Jade Carey’s upgrades, Nationals qualification, the biggest breakout performances, and historic gay TV moment. We also discuss NBC’s broadcast, routine construction, Nationals qualifying procedures, and answer Club Gym Nerd questions. This is our live Q&A show, where we answer your questions. Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). For the extended episode , refresh this page and the extended player for Club Members will appear below. Not a member? . CHAPTERS 00:00 – Historic Moment in Gay Gymnastics History 01:31 – Jade Carey Takes the Long View 03:11 – Reese Esponda’s Bars, Beam and Winning Floor 05:41 – Katelyn Ohashi’s Successful Elite Return 06:23 – Ohashi’s Beam Inquiry and Qualification Score 08:45 – The Meet’s Real Winner: Smart Routine Construction 10:09 – Why Ohashi’s Comeback Is Already a Huge Success 13:07 – Could Ohashi Be Invited to Nationals? 15:53 – Skye Blakely Wins Bars and Beam 16:42 – Ally Damelio’s Seitz 17:20 – Were the U.S. Classic Scores Too Generous? 19:12 – Leanne Wong’s Smarter Beam Composition 22:53 – BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS To listen to the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd for the extended Behind The Scenes episode every Friday: 23:53 – Why Katelyn Ohashi and Laurie Hernandez + Jade Made Jessica Cry 26:48 – Breakout Stars: Zoey Molomo and Isabella Anzola 31:50 – Building a World Team From the U.S. Classic 33:31 – How to Watch Peacock and the International Feed Together 34:29 – Jade Carey’s Full-Twisting Double Layout Technique 36:50 – Do World Team Members Have to Be Top-Five All-Arounders? 37:10 – Should Jade Carey Increase Her Bars Difficulty? 42:02 – Charleigh Bullock’s Compelling Bars Score 42:28 – Izzy Stassi’s Elite Potential at Oklahoma 44:30 – Is the U.S. Currently a World-Gold Team? 45:32 – Tom Forster and the Selection Committee 49:10 – Why USAG Needs a Single-Event Qualifying Score 51:02 – Suni Lee and the Case for Specialist Qualification 52:25 – Should Katelyn Ohashi Petition to Nationals? 1:00:35 – Gymnasts Still Planning Elite Comebacks 1:03:12 – Shilese Jones’ Comeback Status 1:03:30 – The Broadcast’s Skye Blakely Resilience Narrative 1:08:48 – The Absurdity of Mandatory “Dry Seasons” 1:09:49 – What Does “No Partying” Actually Mean? 1:10:14 – Jessica Disappears to Dance in the Street 1:10:57 – Is LSU’s Injury Management a Problem? SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic: . GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: , and the : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points : Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim
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Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments
07/17/2026
Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments
Recorded immediately after Senior Women’s podium training at the U.S. Classic. Suni Lee officially announced her comeback documentary, Katelyn Ohashi unveiled upgrades ahead of the U.S. Classic, Jade Carey looked every bit the World Team favorite, and Spencer and Jessica break down everything they saw during senior women’s podium training. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, hot mic moments, start values, fantasy picks, and an extended Club Gym Nerd Q&A. For the full episode or Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). Not a member? . Before competition begins, build your team for the . Lineups lock Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Eastern. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome, Hot Mics & US Classic Podium Training 00:52 Suni Lee Officially Announces Her Comeback 03:08 Should Single Event Specialists Have a Pathway to Championships? 06:28 Katelyn Ohashi’s Upgraded Floor Routine 10:00 Katelyn Ohashi’s Beam Changes & Strategy 14:00 Lost Luggage, AARP & Elite Warm-Up Rituals 15:10 Skye Blakely’s Beam Upgrade 17:22 Leanne Wong’s New Beam Composition 21:15 Beam Connection Bonus Explained 21:56 More Leanne Wong Routine Nerding 23:01 Fantasy Game, Elite Score Explorer & Roster Lab Updates 24:55 Store Sale, Referral Program & Bluesky Groups BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS To listen to the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd for the extended Behind The Scenes episode every Friday: 25:00 Beam Bonus Bungle Story 26:28 Final Thoughts on Leanne’s Beam 28:59 Jade Carey Wins Podium Training 30:02 Jade’s Upgrades & Event-by-Event Review 31:55 Izzy Stasi’s Oklahoma Era & New Choreography 34:10 Zoe Molomo, Simone Rose & Dulcy Caylor Notes 36:45 Comedy Awards, Hot Mic Moments & Withdrawals 37:08 Club Gym Nerd Q&A Begins 38:00 Single-Event Qualification to Nationals Debate 43:02 Should Nationals Matter More Than Worlds Selection? 50:58 Who Was Terrible at Compulsories? 53:31 The Most Memorable Compulsory Disasters 56:40 Are Olympic Comebacks About Passion or Business? 01:01:39 Spencer’s Dream Suni Lee Bars Routine 01:05:08 The Perfect Acting Role for Laurie Hernandez 01:05:58 Is Elite Gymnastics Inherently Bad for Kids? 01:08:43 Can You Reach Elite Without Early Specialization? SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic: . GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: , and the : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points : Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim
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US Classic Preview: Katelyn Ohashi, Skye Blakely & Qatar is Shopping For Gymnasts
07/14/2026
US Classic Preview: Katelyn Ohashi, Skye Blakely & Qatar is Shopping For Gymnasts
Hear from the Ohashi and Skye themselves while we preview the 2026 U.S. Classic and break down every major storyline heading into one of the most important meets of the elite season. This week we discuss: • Katelyn Ohashi’s return to elite gymnastics at age 29 and what she needs to qualify for U.S. Championships • Skye Blakely’s first elite all-around competition since 2024 • Jade Carey’s return after nearly a year away from competition • Leanne Wong’s first meet since winning World all-around silver • Reese Esponda, Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock, Simone Rose and other gymnasts to watch • Laurie Hernandez’s official official coming out • Shilese Jones calls out USA Gymnastics leadership • Romania updates • Tiana Sumanasekera will represent Sri Lanka • Qatar’s recruiting of young French gymnasts • NCAA eligibility changes • World Championships qualification updates HOW TO WATCH THE 2026 U.S. CLASSIC Friday, July 17 -Senior Women’s Podium Training – 2:00 p.m. ET on FlipNow Saturday, July 18 - Jr– 2:00 p.m. ET, Senior Women – 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock/NBC GYMCASTIC LIVE FROM CLASSIC IN HARTFORD Friday after podium training (approximately 4:30 p.m. ET) Saturday after the senior women’s competition (approximately 9:30 p.m. ET) Play the SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: - Shop GymCastic Merch: - CHAPTERS 04:35 U.S. Classic: Qualification Scores & What's at Stake 06:26 Katelyn Ohashi's Elite Comeback 13:13 Should There Be an Ohashi Wild Card? 17:22 Skye Blakely on vault plan and Nemour 20:37 Leanne Wong Revenge Era 23:23 Jade Carey's Return Plan 26:46 Who to watch at U.S. Classic 31:04 Gymternet News 31:22 Laurie Hernandez Officially Comes Out 34:34 The "Unfinished Business" Comeback Narrative 37:48 Romania Drama Update 40:14 Philippines Federation & Levi Jung-Ruivivar 43:56 Qatar Recruiting French Gymnasts 46:19 Doping Ban & Coach Arrest 47:20 Russia, Belarus & Olympic Eligibility 49:06 Shilese Jones Speaks Out About USA Gymnastics 49:40 NCAA Adopts New Eligibility Rules GYMCASTIC TOOLS
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Becky Downie: Paris, Trauma, Fibroids & Changing British Gymnastics
07/07/2026
Becky Downie: Paris, Trauma, Fibroids & Changing British Gymnastics
Three-time Olympian Becky Downie is here and opens up about the difficult years between Tokyo and Paris, why she never officially retired after the Olympics, recovering from multiple surgeries and two Achilles ruptures, competing without a permanent gym or coach, and why she believes British Gymnastics has finally begun to change. We also discuss the future of uneven bars, athlete autonomy, trauma-informed coaching, and the equipment issue Becky says is holding back bar specialists around the world. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open – “I Wasn’t a Functioning Human” 00:25 Introduction: Becky Downie’s Journey to Paris 05:27 Life After Paris: Retirement, Fibroids & Starting Again 08:08 Discovering the Fibroids That Changed Everything 14:42 Dating, Family & Wanting Children 15:27 Paris Olympics: New Coaches, New Team Dynamic 20:00 Trauma, Lilleshall & Recovering After Tokyo 31:19 Learning to Heal & Process Trauma 37:39 Training Without a Coach or Gym 40:12 Why LA 2028 Is Still the Goal 44:07 Sponsor: Huel 45:37 Body Maintenance, Strength Training & Supplements 51:30 Has British Gymnastics Really Changed? 54:22 Equipment Injustice: The Uneven Bars Problem 57:03 Why Gymnova Bars Need to Change 01:01:08 Two Achilles Ruptures & Learning to Trust Your Body 01:08:25 Athlete Autonomy & Speaking Up 01:11:17 Athlete Representation & The Future 01:12:34 The Book Becky Wants to Write 01:15:33 Looking Ahead to LA 2028 01:15:43 Update: Coach, New Gym & Commonwealth Games Decision GET MORE FROM GYMCASTIC Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, extended interviews, live Q&As, exclusive commissions, our members-only forum, fantasy gymnastics, and more: https://gymcastic.com/club/ Elite Score Explorer: https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/ Roster Lab: https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/ Gymnastics Calendar: https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/ Live Shows: https://gymcastic.com/live-shows/ GymCastic Store: https://store.gymcastic.com/ Newsletter: https://gymcastic.com/ Becky Downie Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwVDDnyD6Ig OUR SPONSOR: HUEL Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. New customers only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show. SUPPORT GYMCASTIC Club Gym Nerd members get our weekly Behind the Scenes podcast every Friday, extended interviews, live Q&As, discounts on live shows, fantasy gymnastics, games, and our members-only forum. Refer a friend to Club Gym Nerd! Once they sign up, email customerservice@gymcastic.com with “Referral” in the subject line and you’ll both receive a free month of membership. Everything is at GymCastic.com.
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The History of Italian Gymnastics: From Circus Acrobatics to Olympic Champions
07/01/2026
The History of Italian Gymnastics: From Circus Acrobatics to Olympic Champions
The History of Italian Gymnastics traces the remarkable rise of one of the world’s most successful gymnastics nations—from Italy’s early Olympic champions and circus acrobatics roots to the Vanessa Ferrari revolution and today’s powerhouse led by Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito. We explore the forgotten pioneers, iconic eponymous skills, the dominance of Jury Chechi on rings, the 2019 breakthrough World medal, the unforgettable Paris Olympics, and whether Italy has what it takes to defeat Team USA during the Los Angeles quad. Along the way we revisit Vanessa Ferrari’s controversial Olympic floor finals, the MTV series that made Italian gymnasts celebrities, and the innovations that changed the Code of Points forever. CHAPTERS 00:00 The History of Italian Gymnastics 01:40 Why Italy Is a Gymnastics Superpower Today 06:40 Italy's First Olympic Champions & Circus Origins 12:58 Which Gymnastics Cities Would Win Olympic Gold? 17:05 Italy's First Women's Olympic Medal 19:00 Laura Micheli: The Lady of the Rings 23:05 The Rome Olympics at the Baths of Caracalla 26:26 The Sexism Era & Why Italy Stopped Winning 29:50 Jury Chechi & The Return of Italian Dominance 33:05 Italy's Most Innovative Skills 38:03 Italian Skills Still in the Code of Points 44:35 GymCastic Updates & Community News 46:16 The Ferrari Revolution Begins 50:34 Vanessa Ferrari Wins the 2006 World Title 56:10 Should Ferrari Have Medaled in 2012 & 2016? 01:01:00 Did Vanessa Ferrari Deserve Olympic Gold in Tokyo? 01:07:10 MTV's Italian Gymnastics Reality Show 01:14:35 The Next Generation: 2019 World Bronze 01:19:40 Nicola Bartolini & Italy's Men's Revival 01:22:48 Paris 2024: Team Silver & Beam Gold 01:28:59 Can Italy Beat Team USA? UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific (no BTS on July 4th but enjoy the !) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: NEW! GymCastic Tools j : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Behind The Scenes: Ohashi Is Back!
06/27/2026
Behind The Scenes: Ohashi Is Back!
Welcome to Behind the Scenes! Every Friday, Club Gym Nerd members join us live for our unfiltered Q&A, breaking gymnastics news, behind-the-scenes stories, hot takes, and all the conversations that don’t fit into the main show. This public episode is just a preview—the full conversation continues after 37:07 with our extended discussion, listener questions, NCAA rule changes, Asian Championships, the new GymCastic Roster Lab with special guest, Scott Bregman (Spencer is on vacation). Support independent gymnastics journalism and unlock the full episode every week by joining Club Gym Nerd: CHAPTERS 00:00 Katelyn Ohashi Is Back! 01:18 Why This Comeback Is Such a Big Deal 03:00 How Katelyn Ohashi Changed Gymnastics Coverage Forever 05:29 The Biggest Challenge Facing Her Return 08:01 Why Veteran Gymnasts Have an Advantage 10:35 Do Specialists Still Have a Chance? 13:06 Pan Am Dengue Fever & Why Team Depth Matters 13:55 Should NCAA Stars Represent Other Countries? 17:24 Can Ohashi (or Riley McCusker) Make Team USA? 19:42 NEW! GymCastic Roster Lab Preview 23:24 USA Championships Preview 26:12 Is FlipNow Worth It? 28:05 What Happened to USA Gymnastics Live Scores? 37:07 Behind the Scenes Continues for Club Gym Nerd Members NCAA’s New Five-Year Eligibility Rule Explained How the Rule Changes Recruiting & Scholarships Will Fifth-Year Athletes Change College Gymnastics? Asian Championships & New World Qualifiers Home HPV Tests & Skipping Pap Smear a Cautionary Tale Fact Check: Riley McCusker & NCAA Bars Title Simone vs. Rebeca Vault Debate Are Back Walkovers Actually Bad for Your Back? Which NCAA & Elite Stars Could Return? More NCAA Comeback Predictions Listener Questions Disclosure Day Movie Debate WATCH Jade Carey and Ohashi at in Minnesota on USAG’s FlipTv Rhythmic, Tumbling, Trampoline and Acro Championships () in Tulsa on USAG YouTube SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Gymnastics : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Rebeca Andrade Returns, Pan Am Championships & World Qualifiers
06/23/2026
Rebeca Andrade Returns, Pan Am Championships & World Qualifiers
Rebeca Andrade is back—and people are confused...did she come out with her girlfriend or not? We break down Andrade's long-awaited return at the 2026 Pan American Championships, Claire Pease’s all-around title, the controversial one-point vault run deduction that cost Charleigh Bullock gold, and why the mixed MAG/WAG competition format deserves a bigger stage. We also discuss the latest U.S. team injury updates, World Championship qualification, and how to get out of pap smears for life! This is the weekly Behind The Scenes 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 ). Tip: After , refresh and the extended episode player will appear below. Not a member? . CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome / Rebeca Andrade Returns 01:56 Monday Update: People are confused, did Andrade come out or not? 4:10 Event finals recap 06:15 Rebeca’s comeback: Why she already looks ready for Worlds 11:14 Claire Pease wins the Pan American all-around title 12:34 Charleigh Bullock’s controversial one-point vault deduction 15:35 Pan American Championships qualify teams to Worlds 22:03 U.S. injury updates: Hezly Rivera & Lila Richardson 26:13 Thais Fidelis, Hillary Heron & other Pan Am standouts 28:50 Men’s World Championship qualifiers & Canada’s historic finish 31:07 Mixed MAG/WAG competition: Should more meets use this format? 36:41 Why Rebeca Andrade was allowed to warm up floor 40:59 Members-only Behind the Scenes begins Club Gym Nerd Extended BTS - for the full episode 40:59 Updated cervical cancer screening guidelines & HPV testing 44:23 Nastia’s famous “butt shelf” beam choreography 50:38 Becoming a Gym Nerd: Listener story 52:06 Simone Biles inspires contemporary art 53:26 Should gymnastics allow lyrics in floor music? 1:00:00 Pokémon GO privacy & app permissions 1:02:22 Rebeca Andrade vs. Simone Biles: Who has the greatest Cheng? 1:09:15 Modern Pentathlon, obstacle racing & Olympic oddities 1:14:42 Resistance Corner SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Gymnastics : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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The Pantheon of Gymnastics: The Greatest Routines of All Time (COMMISSION)
06/17/2026
The Pantheon of Gymnastics: The Greatest Routines of All Time (COMMISSION)
What are the greatest gymnastics routines ever performed? This takes on an impossible challenge: building the Pantheon of Gymnastics. Jessica and Spencer debate the most iconic vaults, bars routines, beam masterpieces, and floor exercises across every era—from Olesia Dudnik, Yang Bo, and Kim Gwang Suk to Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, Kaylia Nemour, and Sunisa Lee. Along the way they revisit the artistry of 1989 Worlds, the greatest NCAA floor routines ever performed, and the unforgettable performances that defined generations of gymnastics fans. REFERENCE VIDEOS Vanessa Atler's from 1999 Mo Huilan's iconic from 1994 Produnova's with a freakin' double-arabian punch front!! Jesus Rivera proving why Cuba was at the i Lashenova on why the Can you even bring pain of a nation if you don't have a sad violin? , Brooklyn Moors, and CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Commission Brief 02:12 VAULT: Greatest Vaults Ever 07:16 Simone’s YDP 09:29 Andrade’s Cheng 10:56 The Amanar Debate 12:12 Best DTYs 15:27 Shannon Miller’s Yurchenko Full 16:18 Greatest Rudis 17:38 Yang Yun’s Flying Jesus Vault 18:13 Produnova, Yulo & Davtyan 23:11 BARS: Greatest Bars Routines Ever 25:47 Kim Gwang Suk 28:04 Amy Chow Appreciation 29:04 He Kexin’s Beijing Masterpiece 32:06 Beth Tweddle 34:00 Mustafina 42:35 BEAM: Greatest Beam Routines Ever 42:42 Dudnik & Yang Bo 44:10 Li Li & Ke Qinqin 46:39 Gutsu & Lysenko 48:43 Kui Yuanyuan 50:30 Fan Ye 53:01 Soviet Beam Greats 56:04 Anna Pavlova 59:40 Komova & Flavia 01:03:07 Sanne Wevers 01:06:10 Zhou Yaqin & Zhang Qingying 01:09:01 Why Simone isn't the beam GOAT 01:11:12 FLOOR: Greatest Floor Routines Ever 01:11:29 Podkopayeva & Omelianchik 01:14:16 Dominique Moceanu 01:16:39 Mo Huilan’s Typewriter Routine 01:17:01 Elena Produnova 01:18:03 Jesús Rivera 01:20:45 Céline van Gerner & Eythora 01:23:02 The Legendary 1989 Worlds Floor Session 01:30:17 Simone Biles 01:31:18 Vanessa Ferrari 01:33:22 Rebeca Andrade 01:33:56 Pain of a Nation: Greatest Choreography 01:38:21 Dobre, Filatova & Petrik 01:41:34 NCAA Floor Pantheon RELATED EPISODES UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points
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Elite Summer 2026: The New World Order
06/09/2026
Elite Summer 2026: The New World Order
Elite summer is officially here and GymCastic is breaking down the state of the art in gymnastics heading into the 2026 season. We discuss Simone Biles revealing she “almost died,” Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos’ emotional return to competition in France, and the gymnasts currently setting the global standard on vault, bars, beam and floor. From Kaylia Nemour’s historic bars work to Hezly Rivera leading the all-around rankings, we analyze what it actually takes to contend for World medals in 2026. Plus: French Nationals artistry deductions, NCAA news, and the latest gymternet controversies. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim SHOW NOTES Simone Biles shared that she “almost died” in what she called one of the scariest experiences of her life. Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos returned to exhibition competition at French Nationals for the first time since the Paris Olympics, performing floor and discussing her recovery and renewal in Martinique. French Nationals introduced separately listed artistry deductions in live scoring — the future is now. Elena Colas won the French all-around title with a 54.250 and continues her rapid rise as one of the top new seniors in the world. We break down the current world leaders on every apparatus and discuss: • Why Kaylia Nemour is redefining bars • Why Hezly Rivera is currently the all-around world leader • What makes beam composition “state of the art” • Why vault scoring may be changing • What separates a 14 floor routine from a 13 in 2026 GYMTERNET NEWS • Utah gymnastics Ghana trip controversy discussion • NCAA age-rule proposal update • New proposed NIL restrictions in Congress • Texas abortion laws and athlete healthcare concerns • Sam Oldham’s charity comeback routine • Jackson Harrison Achilles injury • Emma Slevin transfers to Arkansas • Coaching updates across NCAA • Gymnastics Australia concussion investigation CHAPTERS 00:00 Simone Biles’ scary health news 01:21 Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos returns at French Nationals 08:30 French Nationals artistry deductions revolution 09:25 Elena Colas wins French Nationals 17:02 Elite Summer 2026 begins 18:08 All-Around World Leaders: Hezly Rivera vs Kaylia Nemour 27:12 Vault world leaders and why vaulting has changed 35:30 Bars: Why Kaylia Nemour is redefining gymnastics 49:05 Beam world leaders and Chinese beam excellence 1:02:02 Floor exercise: what makes a 14 in 2026? 1:10:18 Gymternet News 1:16:04 NCAA age rule proposal explained 1:19:08 New NIL bill and athlete pay debate 1:21:29 Texas abortion laws and athlete safety concerns 1:23:00 Sam Oldham’s charity comeback routine 1:24:01 Jackson Harrison injury and Emma Slevin transfer 1:24:33 NCAA rules and laws limiting athlete income 1:25:58 Australia concussion investigation UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific
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The Rivalries We Never Got: How to Fix Gymnastics
06/02/2026
The Rivalries We Never Got: How to Fix Gymnastics
Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade are two of the greatest gymnasts in history. Yet they competed against each other just five times in nine years! In this episode, we tackle what may be gymnastics' biggest structural problem: the world's best athletes rarely get the chance to face each other. We propose a complete overhaul of the competition system, including world rankings, federation-free qualification pathways, athlete-controlled careers, an elite season, and fan-voted wild cards. We also explore how sports like tennis, the WNBA, and other professional leagues handle competition, athlete compensation, data rights, and fan engagement—and what gymnastics can learn from them. Plus, we discuss real-time scoring technology, VR and AR viewing experiences, digital-twin technology, and other innovations that could modernize the sport and make gymnastics easier to follow for fans around the world. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Revolutionizing Gymnastics 01:01 – HEADLINES Texas State Adds D1 Gymnastics 03:13 – Canadian Championships & Ellie Black 07:07 – Koper Cup Chaos 14:04 – Behind The Scenes: Sharks, Dysentery & Club Gym Nerd 16:32 – Gymternet News: Texas Coach Indicted, DA looking for suvivors 17:38 – Simone Biles Is Still 50/50 21:18 – Ukrainian Gymnastics Protest Campaign 22:23 – Denver's Achilles Injury Research 24:09 – Florida's Singapore Tour 25:35 – Nadia's 50-Year Perfect 10 Celebration 26:54 – Michigan Men Get a New Facility 27:28 – Gymnaestrada Comes to Las Vegas 28:59 – New Pakistan Gymnastics Documentary 30:25 – 1984 U.S. Men's Team Documentary 33:08 – Iranian Women Win Historic Medal 33:47 – Melanie & Rebeca Return Updates 34:25 – Revolutionizing Gymnastics: How We Fix The Sport 34:45 – The Problem: The Best Gymnasts Never Compete 37:19 – Simone vs Rebeca: Only 5 Times in 9 Years 39:17 – When World-Class Athletes Get Left Home 42:06 – Why Federations Have Too Much Power 47:02 – Borrowing the Tennis Model 50:34 – Rankings, Injuries & Athlete Autonomy 54:24 – Wild Cards System 56:26 – Fixing Judging with Technology 58:26 – Make Scores Understandable 01:01:12 – Real-Time Skill Tracking & Data Visualization 01:01:39 – AR, AI & Digital-Twin Technology 01:03:29 – VR Front-Row Seats for Every Fan 01:09:01 – Alternative Broadcasts & Fan Engagement 01:14:06 – How Gymnasts Should Actually Get Paid 01:16:39 – Athlete Unions, Data Rights & Ownership 01:22:40 – The WNBA Model for Athlete Bio Data 01:24:38 – Designing the Perfect Competition System 01:27:12 – Turning Olympic Viewers Into Real Fans 01:34:15 – Listener Question: Biles I vs Dos Santos
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Behind The Scenes: Spy Databases, Georgia's Power Move, Konnor McClain’s Health Warning
05/26/2026
Behind The Scenes: Spy Databases, Georgia's Power Move, Konnor McClain’s Health Warning
BONUS Welcome to Behind The Scenes: Secrets of The Podcast We are enjoying a well earned break this week. But we'd never leave you without the news. Here is a little bonus of our weekly Q&A show for Club Gym Nerd members, where we answer your questions live. To listen or watch the full episode login Here’s how to . Can’t make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). Not a member? . GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell Replay tickets available → CHAPTERS 00:00 – Behind the Scenes Intro & Che Campbell Replay 01:28 – Georgia News: Laurent Landi Officially Joins Cecile 01:53 – Joscelyn Roberson Transfers to Georgia 05:02 – Which WCC Gymnast Could Follow to Georgia? 07:42 – Konnor McClain’s Post-NCAA Season Health Update 11:47 – Chuso at Tashkent & World Gymnastics Score Problems 13:11 – Japan’s Worlds Team Heartbreak 15:09 – Worlds Qualification Rules & Rotterdam Tickets 17:00 – U.S. Pan Ams Team Announced 19:06 – Claire Pease’s Cheng: Real or Not Yet? 20:42 – GymCastic Updates: Games, Referrals & Merch Sale 22:52 – Liverpool Gets 2030 Worlds 23:21 – Melanie de Jesus dos Santos Returns 25:33 – Melnikova’s U.S. Gym Tour 26:14 – Chinese Nationals Beam Queen News 27:35 – Kidney Transplant Update & 30:15 – Goodbye to Regular Listeners / Club Gym Nerd BTS Begins 31:24 – Jessica’s Graduation Trip to Boston 32:47 – Tufts Graduation Week & Boston Pops 33:57 – Baccalaureate, Jumbos & Tufts Civic Duty 36:17 – AI as a Weapon & Graduation Speeches 38:22 – Plane Seat Hell & Back Row Bathroom Life 40:43 – The Overmedicated Seatmate 42:45 – Cape Cod, Jaws & Great White Shark Warnings 45:59 – Provincetown, Mayflower Money & Gayborhood History 47:04 – The Giant Ship Inside the Library 47:42 – Airbnb Disaster: Wet Dog Smell, Mold & Mineral Deposits 50:54 – Eurovision, Sweden & Body-Part Grammar 54:12 – New Zealand Gymnastics Jail Explained 56:36 – Can College Gymnasts Train Year-Round? 58:42 – What Happens to Competition Equipment? 60:00 – EVO Gymnastics, Men’s Training Centers & Funding 62:40 – Does Florida’s Elite Focus Hurt NCAA Titles? 64:20 – Why WAG Needs an EVO-Style Model 65:03 – Resistance News & Legal Wins 67:02 – Wrap-Up, Sam Oldham Extended Interview & Memorial Day Sign-Off RELATED - Jpanese gymnastics spy network - Fridays at noon pacific SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Gymnastics : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically
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Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Oldham on Gymnastics Politics, Spies & Athlete Welfare
05/19/2026
Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Oldham on Gymnastics Politics, Spies & Athlete Welfare
Olympic bronze medalist Sam Oldham joins Jessica for a conversation about his personal Japanese Gymnastics Spy, mental health, ADHD, grace and letting coaches learn rather than be cancelled, sports science failures, NCAA gymnastics, and life after the 2012 Summer Olympics. From injury prevention and athlete autonomy to judging politics and storytelling in gymnastics media, this episode dives deep into how the sport is changing — and where it still falls short. members, login for the extended version almost 2 hrs long. Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions ). Tip: After , refresh the podcast page and the extended player will appear. Not a member? . GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae CampbellReplay tickets available → SAM OLDHAM INTERVIEW British gymnastics legend Sam Oldham is here, and yes, we're going to talk about everything from winning Great Britain's historic (first in 100 years) bronze medal at the London Olympics that changed everything for British Gymnastics, to the chaos, comedy, and emotional whiplash of elite gymnastics life. Sam brings the rare combination of competition accolades, deep gym nerd-student credentials, and the kind of honesty about athlete culture that makes you gasp-laugh and then immediately need a therapy session. We discuss the pressure cooker of British Gymnastics, his friendship and love for his coach, surviving weight-obsessed culture he swore he would never succumb to, and being followed by a Japanese gymnastics spy! to reveal the extended version on the website. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro & Why Sam Oldham’s Story Matters 02:15 – The Reality of Funding Men’s Gymnastics 06:40 – Building Relationships That Save Careers 10:12 – Live Show Replay & Club Gym Nerd Perks 16:11 – Sam Oldham on Coaching Wisdom & Sergei’s Influence 22:45 – Why Gymnastics Breaks So Many Athletes 28:33 – Neurodiversity, Burnout & Life After Elite Sports 36:20 – The Pressure of Being “Perfect” as an Athlete 44:08 – Mental Health, Identity & Retirement from Gymnastics 52:14 – British Gymnastics Culture vs NCAA Energy 01:01:32 – Training Through Pain & Learning to Fuel Properly 01:08:45 – Eating Disorders, Fasting & Dangerous Training Culture 01:15:24 – Has Gymnastics Culture Actually Changed? 01:22:50 – Why Athletes Need Control of Their Own Narrative 01:30:57 – Speaking Out Against Harmful Coaching 01:33:44 – Cancel Culture, Grace & Learning in Coaching 01:40:10 – Why Storytelling Changes Gymnastics Culture 01:44:59 – The Japanese Gymnastics “Spy Network” Story 01:48:18 – FIG Studying NCAA Gymnastics & the Future of Pro Leagues UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific (next one May 22nd) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Thank you to this week's sponsor StoryWorth: Order right now and save up to $20 at
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NCAA Stars Who Could Go Elite? Plus Bărbosu Suspended, Belarus Returns & Acro’s Olympic Problem
05/13/2026
NCAA Stars Who Could Go Elite? Plus Bărbosu Suspended, Belarus Returns & Acro’s Olympic Problem
Ana Bărbosu has been provisionally suspended for whereabouts violations, the IOC has cleared Belarus restrictions, and USA Gymnastics is disputing claims from fired men’s program manager Lisa Mendel. Plus: could NCAA stars like Selena Harris-Miranda, Avery Neff, Anna Roberts, and Nikki Smith make the leap to elite? We draft our dream NCAA-to-elite teams and answer a mini-commission on acro’s Olympic future. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell - Replay tickets available → HEADLINES Ana Barbosu has been after an alleged "whereabouts failure" tied to missed out-of-competition testing The IOC no on athletes from Belarus Lisa Mendel, the USAG Men's Program Manager, See to Mendel's statement GYMTERNET NEWS Jessa Hansen Parker received at Washington The French Ministry of Sports the disciplinary proceedings against the former WAG high-performance director, Véronique Legras-Snoeck Former Oklahoma gymnast Jordan Bowers has Lynx Gymnastics Centre, the former gym of the Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova, Faith Torrez is the for gymnastics! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Judges, Eat Your Pencils 00:33 – Headlines: Mendel, Bărbosu, Belarus & Mini-Commissions 01:23 – Corrections: Kara Eaker & Tabea Alt 04:08 – Ana Bărbosu Provisionally Suspended for Whereabouts Violations 09:05 – IOC Clears Belarus Restrictions, Russia Still Suspended 12:45 – Lisa Mendel Firing & USAG’s SafeSport Statement 18:32 – Chae Campbell Live Show Replay Trailer 21:52 – Club Gym Nerd, BTS & Merch Updates 24:18 – Meet News: Michele Pineda, Oceania & Worlds Qualification 27:01 – Georgia Godwin’s World-Medal-Pace Scores 29:47 – Courtney McGregor’s Worlds Qualification Path 31:33 – Liechtenstein Makes World Cup History 33:08 – Gymnastics Greatest Stars of the Week 38:22 – Floor Slooff’s Beam Sorcery 41:51 – Brazil Trophy Feelings, Tears & Dance Cam 44:22 – Level 10 Nationals, Raeya Linton & Broken Floors 53:08 – Gymternet News: Washington, France, Nebraska & Lynx Fire 58:18 – Gymdle, Gym Bee & Referral Program 59:40 – Mini-Commission: Could NCAA Stars Go Elite? 01:12:57 – Drafting the NCAA-to-Elite Dream Team 01:24:14 – Mini-Commission: What Happened to Acro? 01:32:04 – Olympic Program Cuts & Acro’s Olympic Chances 01:38:43 – What’s Coming Next: Chinese Championships, NHK & Sam Oldham UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific (next one May 22nd) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Jade Carey Comeback, NCAA Transfers & Worlds Qualification Explained
05/05/2026
Jade Carey Comeback, NCAA Transfers & Worlds Qualification Explained
GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell - Watch the Trailer Replay tickets available → Olympic champion Jade Carey is officially BACK, Jordyn Wieber steps away from coaching, and the NCAA transfer portal is chaos. Meanwhile, Algeria makes history, Japan’s team selection system is already causing stress, and the road to World Championships just got way more complicated. We break down: Jade Carey’s return and what it means for LA 2028 Major NCAA transfers and NIL strategy shifts Coaching carousel chaos across top programs The new Worlds qualification system (and why no one is safe) Russian and Japanese storylines you need to watch Plus: a behind-the-scenes teaser from our Chae Campbell live show 👀 Stay to the end for a BTS preview you won’t hear anywhere else. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Postseason Chaos, Jade Carey Returns & Wieber Leaves 00:59 – Jade Carey Comeback & Elite Impact 02:56 – Joscelyn Roberson Transfer Portal & NIL Strategy 05:07 – Cecile Takes Over Georgia + Coaching Power Shifts 06:18 – Jordyn Wieber Steps Down at Arkansas 10:40 – Algeria Makes History: First Women’s Worlds Team 13:16 – Coaching Carousel: Auburn, Nebraska, Georgia Shakeups 16:55 – Transfer Portal With Strong Bite Me Vibes: Cal → Stanford Fallout 20:03 – Ana Bărbosu Whereabouts Violation Update 24:06 – Live Show Promo + Chae Campbell 27:34 – African Championships Deep Dive & Nemour Dominance 31:26 – Bars Arms Race: Nemour vs. Yang Fanyuwei 33:18 – Worlds Qualification System Explained (No Auto Spots!) 36:17 – Oceanic Champs Preview & “Sponsor Courtney McGregor” Campaign 39:32 – StoryWorth Ad 42:21 – New Uneven Bars Skills (Finally Named!) 50:12 – Russian Cup Results + Neutral Athlete Controversy 52:17 – Russian Broadcast Goes Full Video Game Mode 57:04 – Japan Rising Star Nishiyama Misa + Beam Artistry Masterclass 59:05 – Japan Team Selection Heartbreak Incoming 01:01:21 – Upcoming Meets to Watch (NHK, Pan Ams, Euros, Worlds Path) 01:03:26 – Gymternet News: Surveillance Cameras in Gyms 01:05:48 – Dumpster Fire News: Criminal Case & Coaching Abuse 01:07:47 – Hall of Fame + Olympic Trials 2028 Announcement 01:10:51 – Nadia, Simone & Laureus Awards Moment 01:12:33 – Fantasy League Winner + What’s Next 01:13:26 – Outro + Weekly BTS Reminder 01:13:41 – BTS Teaser: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened UP NEXT Fridays at noon Pacific SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Behind The Scenes: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened
05/03/2026
Behind The Scenes: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened
The weekly Q&A episode where we answer your questions and talk about what's it's like to do this for a living. This Behind the Scenes episode dives into everything we couldn’t fully unpack on the main feed — from major NCAA coaching shakeups and transfer portal chaos, ranking debates, and the questions everyone’s asking but no one is answering clearly. We’re breaking down: The latest coaching moves across NCAA gymnastics What’s actually happening in the transfer portal (and why it’s so confusing) Misconceptions about our live show process GYMCASTIC LIVE Featuring: CHAE CAMPBELL – Ranking inconsistencies that still make no sense Big-picture issues like access, money, and who gets to do gymnastics Plus: your questions, hot takes, and the conversations that don’t make it into the main version of the show. Want the FULL episode (1 hour 15 minutes) + the members-only BTS conversation? Join Club Gym Nerd and get access to extended episodes, live show replays, behind-the-scenes Q&As, and all the unfiltered takes: Join here: You’re not getting the whole story unless you’re in the club.
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LIVE from NCAA Team Finals 2026
04/21/2026
LIVE from NCAA Team Finals 2026
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 & What Decided It 02:02 – Scoring Controversies: Overscoring on Bars & Floor 03:23 – Skye Blakely & Routine Credit Questions 04:03 – Beam Camera Angles & Judging Visibility Issues 05:05 – Live recording moment when the arena turned our power off 05:12 – NCAA Not Following Credential Rules 06:10 – Security Failures 07:16 – Konnor McClain MVP Case: Competing Injured & Delivering 08:09 – Beam Dismounts: The Real Difference Between LSU & Oklahoma 08:39 – Florida Breakdown: Why They Underperformed Again 10:15 – Bars Equipment Issues & Athlete Feedback 11:05 – Coaching Carousel: Florida, Auburn, Nebraska Speculation 12:29 – Minnesota’s Historic Finish & Program Rise 14:07 – Emotional Reactions & What This Finish Means for Minnesota 15:39 – Facilities Impact: New Gym vs Old Training Conditions 16:39 – Behind the Scenes: Arena & Chalk Spewing Vaccumes 17:37 – LSU Highlights: Freshmen, Vault Power & Floor Struggles 18:10 – The “Sliding Mat” Problem & Safety Concerns 19:04 – Coaching Decision Debate: What To Do When A Coach Fails To Do Their Job? 20:05 – Event Winners & Individual Standouts 21:54 – Vault 10 Controversy: Was It Actually Perfect? 23:00 – Bars, Beam & Floor Champions Breakdown 24:03 – Equipment Fix Ideas & Gym Nerd Solutions 25:09 – LIVE SHOW RECAP 25:45 – Favorite Moments from the Live Show 26:32 – STORYWORTH AD 29:24 – Exclusive Live Show Content: UCLA, Culture & Coaching Discussion 31:03 – Coaching Experience vs Hiring Decisions Debate 32:03 – Oklahoma Lineup Strategy: Should They Have Changed Beam? 33:19 – Mental Toughness: Handling Delays & Pressure 36:21 – LSU Perspective: Why This Still Counts as a Huge Success 38:47 – LSU Coach Reaction & Athlete Resilience Stories 41:34 – Alternate Scoring Scenario: What If All Scores Counted? 43:27 – Should NCAA Format Change? 5 Up 5 Count Debate 44:00 – Oklahoma Difficulty Strategy: Smart or Boring? 47:06 – OSHA & Safety Issues: Blood, Trainers & Protocol 47:54 – Wild Story: Team Drives Into Tornado 49:01 – MVP Picks: Ella Murphy Clutch Beam Routine 50:17 – Judging Analysis: Mary Jo’s Role & Broadcast Improvements 52:53 – Diversity in Judging: Who’s Missing? 54:15 – Coaching Rumors & Job Movement Speculation 55:35 – Who’s on the Hot Seat? Coaching Pressure Debate 56:42 – Final Thoughts & Thank You to Fans 57:09 – Post-Show Plans: Vacation & Celebration SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: : NCAA Championships now open. : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Live from NCAA Championship: Minnesota Breakthrough, Faith Torres Wins AA, Jordan Chiles Strikes Back
04/17/2026
Live from NCAA Championship: Minnesota Breakthrough, Faith Torres Wins AA, Jordan Chiles Strikes Back
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 Campbell at NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — streaming and in-person → MEMBERS-ONLY BEHIND THE SCENES: This episode also includes a Behind The Scenes section for Club Gym Nerd members, with extra reporting from the arena including the Oklahoma podium training injury discussion, LSU’s arena music moment, the fan fest, puppies, and other live-show chaos you didn’t see on TV. Join Club Gym Nerd: CHAPTERS 00:00 – Teams Advance to the NCAA Final 00:40 – Event Champions: Faith Torres, Kira Wells, Riley McCusker, Brooklyn Roray, Jordan Chiles 02:23 – Live Show Preview with Chae Campbell 03:54 – Minnesota Breaks Through in Semifinal Two 06:37 – UCLA Misses Its Chance on Vault 08:15 – Jordan Chiles’ Bars Fall and Floor Title Redemption 10:45 – Arkansas Falls Short 12:18 – Oklahoma Dominates the Day 12:45 – Faith Torres Wins the All-Around 14:17 – Oklahoma Injury / Lineup / Podium Questions 16:29 – End of Public Show 16:53 – Members Only: BTS Begins 17:39 – LSU Arena Music Discussion 18:38 – Oklahoma Gymnast Injury in Podium Training 20:31 – Recovery, Catsuits, and Arena Noise 24:20 – Semifinal One Vault Debate: Kaliya Lincoln vs Kailin Chio 28:37 – Why NCAA Judging Drives Everyone Insane 32:08 – Chio’s Recovery and LSU Team Mentality 35:03 – Florida and LSU Advance, Georgia Misses Its Opening 38:35 – JaFree Scott’s Beam Miracle 42:05 – What Florida and LSU Need to Do for the Final 45:36 – Can Minnesota Beat LSU? 47:26 – UCLA’s Underperformance and Jordan’s Beam Response 50:27 – Proposed Beam Rule Changes 52:25 – FanFest, Food Trucks, and NCAA Atmosphere 54:43 – Event Winners and All-Around Follow-Up 57:16 – Maggie Slife and the Air Force Story 59:38 – Puppies, Fan Experience, and More BTS 01:01:41 – Event Specialists: Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor 01:04:25 – Is Podium Good or Bad for Nationals? Live show tickets https://gymcastic.com/ More from GymCastic: https://gymcastic.com/
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NCAA Championships Preview: Can Florida Deliver? Oklahoma Dominance or Curse Breaking Season
04/13/2026
NCAA Championships Preview: Can Florida Deliver? Oklahoma Dominance or Curse Breaking Season
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 Etsy Witch Ritual Explained 18:23 – Oklahoma: Why They’ll Probably Win Again 22:00 – LSU: Contender or Chaos Candidate? 26:51 – UCLA: Jordan Chiles + Floor Magic Factor 32:22 – Georgia: The Ultimate Spoiler Team 36:31 – Stanford: Cinderella with Real Upside 40:49 – Arkansas: Program History Already Made 42:21 – Minnesota: The Surprise Team That Delivered 45:31 – Individual Title Contenders (AA, Events) 47:52 – Dark Horse: Avery Neff for All-Around Title? 53:15 – Event Finals Breakdown (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor) 01:02:05 – Judging Accountability Crisis 01:07:01 – NCAA Response + Lack of Transparency 01:10:04 – Why Oversight Matters (Big Picture) 01:12:37 – Listener Question: Bracket Draw Fairness HEADLINES More NCAA coaching changes BYU parts ways with long-time head coach Guard Young Michigan State and Utah both extend contracts to current head coaches The Kerri Strug biopic is dead after Millie Bobby Brown left the project due to creative differences with the producers Check out the new following Fisk Gymnastics NCAA Nationals: The Crystal Brawl What does the schedule look like? Thursday, April 16: semifinals Friday, April 17: Live show Saturday, April 18: Finals What does victory look like? What teams are expected to win? What teams have already achieved a victory by getting to Nationals? Group 1: The Championship Title Picks No pressure, but Florida, you should win Oklahoma, are you really going to let people who aren't even on their highest toe beat you?? Group 2: Wildcards Can LSU lock in again after last year's disappointing semifinal elimination? Why UCLA could win the title Group 3: Spoiler teams The pressure of the death of Georgia gymnastics is off. What can Georgia do at its first Nationals run since 2019? Stanford is out here making its second Nationals appearence in the last decade Group 4: The Nothing to Lose Group This is already going to be a top 4 result in team history for Arkansas Minnesota already busted your bracket at Regionals, what more can they do here? Judging Accountability Crisis Greg Marsden's comments about our How are judges UP NEXT Listen to starts up again after NCAA Championships NCAA Episodes: of NCAA Championships at 9pm CT 7pm CT, Friday April 17th Saturday SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Fantasy: 2026 College now open with weekly winners Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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Sticks Aren’t Contagious, But Upsets Are: Minnesota In, Utah Out
04/07/2026
Sticks Aren’t Contagious, But Upsets Are: Minnesota In, Utah Out
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 – Who’s Next? Coaching Carousel Speculation (Utah, Kentucky) 05:05 – Equipment Fail: Floor Out-of-Bounds Set Wrong 06:24 – Regionals Results: Who Advanced & Biggest Upsets 07:17 – Minnesota Stuns: Eliminates Alabama & Utah 08:21 – Stanford Survives + Arkansas Over Missouri 09:09 – Judging Controversy Returns + Oversight Debate 11:18 – Iowa State Fallout: Athletes Transfer En Masse 12:16 – Romania Abuse Investigation Stalls 12:41 – Club Gym Nerd + NCAA Bonus Content Preview 13:12 – Deep Dive Begins: Minnesota’s Breakthrough Strategy 15:53 – Alabama’s Vault Lineup Cost Them Nationals 18:29 – Rotation Strategy + Why Vault Hurt Utah 20:51 – Sticks vs Steps: How Landings Decided Regionals 22:53 – Celebration Chaos + Teams Party Together 24:13 – Sticker Strategy Theory (Yes, Really) 24:49 – Biggest Lesson: Stick Celebrations Causing Deductions 27:06 – Rules Myth Busted: It’s NOT a 3-Second Hold 29:36 – Biggest “Almost” Upset: Clemson Nearly Advances 31:48 – Clemson’s Rise + Coaching Impact 32:22 – Arkansas vs Missouri: Margins & Landings 34:10 – Most Exciting Semifinal: Ohio State Upsets Kentucky 35:07 – Beam Pressure & Clutch Performances 37:25 – Rutgers Turnaround Story 40:11 – Iowa’s “Valiant Loss” + Orally Tran’s 10 42:00 – What We Learned: Oklahoma Still Holding Back 44:25 – Routine Construction: Why Leaps Matter More Than Ever 46:08 – Listener Research: Sticks Are NOT Contagious 50:01 – Broadcast Review: What Worked & What Didn’t 53:20 – Judging Confusion Exposed On-Air 55:08 – Production Issues: Camera Angles & Coverage Problems 56:42 – Why Regionals NEED to Be on TV 58:01 – Missing Individual Standings Coverage 01:00:21 – Regional 10.0s Breakdown + Controversies 01:02:19 – Standout Skills & Moments (Van Frayen, Beam Work) 01:03:45 – Injury Moment: Chesney Bennett Finishes Routine 01:06:21 – NCAA Rule Advantage: Injury Evaluation Period 01:10:58 – Oregon Regional: Individual Qualifiers Breakdown 01:12:39 – Arizona State Regional: Michigan State Dominates Individuals 01:15:47 – LSU Regional: Clemson, Stanford & Key Storylines 01:19:57 – Kentucky Regional: Ohio State Upset + Qualifiers 01:22:20 – NCAA Championship Predictions 01:24:45 – Final Four Debate: Florida vs Oklahoma vs Field 01:28:13 – Gymternet News: Romania, Canada, Cornell Donation UP NEXT Listen to Behind the Scenes: Friday, April 10 at 12 pm PT SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Fantasy: 2026 College now open with weekly winners Podcast Tour : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026
04/05/2026
College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026
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 tickets are limited → CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: College & Cocktails + Guest Rima Zachariah 02:30 – Georgia Ends 7-Year Nationals Drought 08:15 – Regionals Pressure: What It’s Really Like Competing 14:00 – Nationals Qualifiers: LSU, Florida, Stanford, Georgia 18:45 – Stanford vs Clemson: Fair Result or Robbery? 24:30 – Judging Controversies & Score Inconsistencies 31:00 – Equipment Issues: Vault Height Error + Setup Problems 36:20 – Beam Wobbles, Floor Chaos & Scoring Debates 43:10 – Injury Scare: Connor’s Bars Fall Explained 49:00 – Leaps, Form & “Just Do Better” NCAA Rant 55:30 – Broadcast Breakdown: Rules Analyst Controversy 01:02:00 – Rest vs Strategy: Why Stars Aren’t Doing All-Around 01:07:30 – Kaliya Lincoln’s Perfect 10 & NCAA Standouts 01:11:30 – Team Culture, Coaching & Mental Pressure 01:16:30 – Live Meet Experience & Fan Stories 01:20:00 – LA Olympics Ticket Drama + Pricing Shock SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch:
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Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club
03/31/2026
Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club
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: https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/ INTERVIEW Emma Slevin of Minnesota and Ireland on: - Gymnastics Ireland’s pathway system - Why she chose NCAA gymnastics - Adjusting from elite to college gymnastics - Whether FIG should allow safety mats - Her future goals in NCAA and elite REGIONALS DEBATE CLUB - Is Utah in real danger of missing nationals? - Is Florida the national title favorite? - Is home advantage actually bad for LSU? - Is SEC dominance real or overhyped? - Which individuals must qualify to nationals? GYMTERNET NEWS - Rebeca Andrade plans to return in 2026 - Iowa State transfer news - All-Americans released - Fisk competed its final meet - SafeSport and abuse case updates - Simone Biles opens a restaurant at Houston airport CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open: FIG Rules and Mats Debate 00:32 Intro: Emma Slevin, Judging Response and Regionals 01:38 Judges Respond to Interview 10:49 Jesolo Highlights 14:06 Emma Slevin Interview 30:47 Live Show, Fantasy and Updates 33:30 Regionals Debate Club 35:13 Oregon State Regional: Utah in Trouble? 45:36 Arizona State Regional: Is Florida the Favorite? 56:01 LSU Regional Debate 1:08:26 Kentucky Regional Debate 1:14:39 Must-Watch Individual Qualifiers 1:20:17 Gymternet News 1:26:49 Outro Join Club Gym Nerd: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/ Fantasy and Weekly Games: https://gymcastic.com Merch: https://store.gymcastic.com/ Support the show: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/
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Judge Breaks Silence: "There’s no real accountability system"
03/24/2026
Judge Breaks Silence: "There’s no real accountability system"
“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 Championships: Becky Downie, Ruby Evans & Joe Fraser 09:48 – Conference Championships Recap: Florida on Top, Clemson Makes History 12:17 – Regionals Selection Show Reactions 15:27 – Why This Year’s Regionals Draw Actually Makes Sense 18:18 – LSU Regional Drama: Clemson vs Auburn 19:39 – BTS, Club Gym Nerd & Live Show Updates 22:26 – Fantasy Update: KJ Kindler’s Horse Farm Wins 23:44 – Rage-O-Meter: Backless Leos and Breast Health 25:07 – Full Regionals Draw Breakdown 28:39 – Stanford vs Michigan, CMU vs Rutgers & Regional Reactions 31:38 – Emergency Therapy Session: Who Got Screwed by the Draw 38:24 – New Rule: Teams Pick Their Starting Event 41:15 – Gymternet News: Amanda Yap, Lily Smith, Doha Cancelled, D’Amato Surgery 45:17 – Judge Jason Buttons Interview Begins 46:00 – “They Don’t Know What They’re Doing” 47:03 – Skill Recognition Problems at the Judges’ Table 48:46 – Why Club Judges Can Talk and College Judges Can’t 50:17 – Why Judges Need Replay and Slow Motion 51:11 – Why So Many Top Judges Avoid College Meets 53:09 – Accountability, Testing & Why Bad Judges Shouldn’t Stay 56:18 – How Often Judging Errors Happen 57:52 – Deductions Judges Are Getting Wrong 01:00:06 – Why Routine Summaries Don’t Really Explain Enough 01:05:34 – How Judges Are Evaluated and Why It’s Not Working 01:07:15 – Why NCAA Judging Pay and Conditions Are a Problem 01:08:35 – Are Judges Actually Biased? 01:10:03 – Is There Any Real Data on Who the Best Judges Are? 01:11:16 – How Jason Would Fix the Entire Judging System 01:14:42 – Why Most Judges Still Love the Sport 01:16:24 – Judging Pay, Travel Time & Dry Cleaning Reality 01:20:24 – Interview Wrap-Up 01:20:47 – Perfect 10s Update: Selena, Faith Torrez & Jordan Chiles 01:22:14 – Feedback and Letters Begin 01:23:14 – Muriel Grossfeld Stories 01:24:33 – Why Stanford Looked Off at ACCs 01:26:30 – Equipment Horror Stories 01:29:13 – Iowa State’s Unsafe Gym Conditions 01:33:22 – Courtney McGregor, Stuttgart & Germany’s Scoring Mess 01:36:15 – Score Mystery Solved: Tonya Paulsson’s Beam Fall 01:38:03 – Margarita Theater & Outro SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Club Gym Nerd:
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2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 11
03/19/2026
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 11
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 Championships. Join us at 7:00pm PT
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Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht’s First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
03/18/2026
Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht’s First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
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 Livvy Dunne joins Fox's 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 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 UP NEXT every Wednesday : after SEC Championship session 2 on Sat at 7:00 Pacific 2026 Cocktail and Cocktail menu SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Merch: Fantasy: 2026 College now open with weekly winners Podcast Tour Tickets for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 : Spencer’s GIF Code of Points and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
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