All Things Gymnastics Podcast

Today we discuss the historic medal podium in the women's all around final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It was a nail bitter! We also preview what is to come in next few days with the event finals looming!  Scott Bregman's article on Suni's plans post Tokyo: https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/suni-lee-embraces-olympic-opportunity-as-she-contemplates-future-plans?utm_campaign=Twitter_na%5Fna_ne...

Today we discuss everything that has happened in Tokyo so far, from who qualified to what event finals, the United States team winning silver, and Simone Biles pulling out from the team and all-around final.  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lucy S, Jaclyn S, Bonnie R, Kevin K, Paul M, Karina G, Mia A, Becca S, Nina L, D.F. Pendrys, Amy C, Blake B, Alainne E, RyeDawg, Faith M, Kri...

This week we share our predictions and hopes for the event finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics alongside Blake and Kino from the Half In Half Out Podcast. Over on there podcast we discuss our team and all around podium predictions so make sure you go check it out!  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Jaclyn S, Bonnie R, Kevin K, Paul M, Karina G, Mia A, Becca S, Nina L, D.F. Pendrys, Amy C,...

We're back from Olympic Trials and we have a lot of thoughts and feelings! We talk about the team announcement, if we agree or disagree, the Riley McCusker situation, and the incredible atmosphere in the arena during the event!  Spreadsheet we mentioned: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B5l4yGZ9GyOfN3U1OnXYdgzATUXtlBURoFX0rp4pOEo/edit  Buy your Olympic team merch here: https://www.tee...

We're in St. Louis for Olympic Trials with our friend Sara Neushwander and in this special episode we talk about how we meet and also share our final Olympic team predictions with less than 12 hours to go until the team is named! 

This week, we have a quick news update with Olympic team announcements and some college gym news, including CLEMSON ADDING A WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS PROGRAM!!! In the second half of the show, we are joined by former Michigan gymnast Olivia Karas and her father Jim to talk about thier new book, Confessions of a Division 1 Athlete!  You can order the book here: https://www.karasconfessions.com/&nbsp...

This week we give an update on the latest gymnastics news including the Russian Cup and Tokyo Olympic qualifiers. In the second half of the episode we have an interview with 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion, Carly Patterson! Carly shares stories from her Olympic experience and that fateful day she won the Olympic AA title!   Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Jaclyn S, Bonnie R, Kev...

This week, we have two very special guests--Blake and Kino from the Half in Half Out Podcast--to discuss the ramifications of the 2021 U.S. Championships and our current Olympic team predictions. Also be sure to check out part 1 over on Half in Half Out to hear a more in depth discussion of Championships.  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Kevin K, Paul M, Karina G, Mia A, Becca S,...

This week we sit down with World Champion and Tokyo Olympic hopeful Morgan Hurd to discuss her preparation for the upcoming GK US Classic, using her voice and platform to fight for equality, and the pressure of being an Olympic contender. Plus she gives up a preview of what her leotards will look like this upcoming competition season and of course--her newest book recommendation!  GOLD LEVEL PATRE...

This week we discuss Alexis Vasquez's retirement and give an update on the list of gymnasts who are taking a COVID year and will be returning in 2022. (Shoutout to College Gym Insights! You can view the full list here: https://collegegyminsights.wordpress.com/2021/03/14/2021-5th-6th-years) Later in the episode we talk with MSU gymnast Tristan Brown about overcoming obstacles in life; both prior to...

Today, we recap the 2021 European Championships and the 2021 American Classic. We also share our thoughts on the German gymnasts wearing bodysuits, FloGymnastics crappy coverage, and more! Stick around towards the end of the episode to hear how UCLA senior Pauline Tratz adjusted to life in the US, her favorite memory from her college career, and if she is considering taking a 5th year.  Thank you...

The 2021 NCAA gymnastics season is officially over and the Michigan Wolverines are your NCAA Champions for the first time in history! Michigan is only the 7th program to win an NCAA Championship and boy was it a nail biter! We discuss it all plus we are joined by a few of the champs--Sierra Brooks and Abby Heiskell and coach Bev Plocki to talk about the historic win.  Thank you to our monthly...

This week we recap everything that went down at the 2021 NCAA Regional Championships including Georgia not having any representation at nationals for the first time since 2006, UCLA not advancing as a team, and LSU advancing despite not being the second best team on that day. We also share our predictions for the NCAA Championships!  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Nina L, Stepha...

In today's episode we recap the Winter Cup. We saw the long awaited return of 2016 Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez to elite competition, Riley McCusker's first competition since her gym switch, and Jordan Chiles putting together the best all around performance of her career! Also, stick around until the end of the podcast to hear from US Junior National Team member, Joscelyn Roberson! Thank you...

Today we recap some of the highlights from week 7 of NCAA gymnastics. We discuss Alyssa Baumann’s AA debut, Luisa Blanco being stellar, the nailbiter that was EMU vs. WMU, and more! Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Amy C, Blake B, Alainne E, RyeDawg, Faith M, Kristin R, Lori S, Sabrina M, Lori A, Kourtney M, Rachel D, Erica S, Lucy S, Maria L, Elizabeth S, Sabrina N, Marianne G, Jonath...

This week we discuss UCLA's new gold leotard, the crazy overscoring from the LSU vs. Florida meet, and LIU's inaugural gymnastics meet! Later in the show we are joined by Arkansas redshirt senior Maggie O'Hara! She talks about what it's like transferring from a Big 10 school to the SEC, being coached by Jordyn Wieber, and all the success she's had so far.  Thank you to our monthly Patreon sup...

This week UCLA volunteer assistant coach and superstar choreographer BJ Das joins us to talk about her background as a dancer/gymnast, what she thinks makes a routine go viral, and the creative process of choregraphing a floor routine, including Nia Dennis' viral "Black Excellence" routine. We also discuss our thoughts on all of the viral college gymnastics floor routines and what we think causes...

This is a special bonus episode to conclude 2020! As we head into 2021, we want to take a look back and appreciate some of the good that has come out of the year 2020. In this episode we discuss our favorite moments and memories such as Michigan breaking their program record, Chellsie Memmel's comeback, getting a new women's college gymnastics team, and more! What are some of your favorite moments...

This week we are joined by  LSU Head Coach Jay Clark and Senior Christina Desiderio to discuss the upcoming season and what we can expect from the Tigers. Jay talks about what he learned from his past coaching experiences as he prepares for his first season as head coach at LSU, the teams strengths and weaknesses, and how the freshman will contribute to the lineups . Plus Christina talks abou...

This week we preview the UCLA Bruins! We discuss how the team will be affected by the loss of their insanely talented senior class, how the incoming freshman can make an impact, and what we think the Bruins are capable of this season. We also share our lineup predictions for the upcoming season.   Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Cindy M, Brie C, Blake B, Alainne E, RyeDawg, Faith...

This week we are joined by Head Coach of the Florida Gators, Jenny Rowland and Senior Alyssa Baumann to discuss the upcoming season. We also give our thoughts on potential lineups and Florida's chances of winning another NCAA national title!   Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Cindy M, Brie C, Blake B, Alainne E, RyeDawg, Faith M, Caitlin P, Kristin R, Lori S, Sabrina M, Lori...

This week we kick off our NCAA season previews with the University of Michigan. We are joined by Michigan Head Coach Bev Plocki and junior Abby Brenner to talk about how training is going and what we can expect from the team this season. We also give our lineup predictions and share what we hope this season has in store for Michigan.  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:  Bhumi P...

This week we have World Champion Cheerleader and international elite gymnast Laney Madsen on the show! She talks about the challenges of transitioning from cheerleading to gymnastics, her energetic and bubbly personality, finding happiness in the sport of gymnastics, and more!   Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:  Bhumi P, Sabrina M, Lori S, Maria L, Rachel D, Alainne E, S...

This week we are joined by Interim Head Coach Sophie-Marie Boggasch, Assistant Coach Kendra Daniels, red-shirt senior Tere Alonso, and freshman Allie McClure from the University of Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team to talk about the efforts being made to save the program and how YOU can help!  Help save UAA Gymnastics by donating at the links below:  Rotation 1: https://engage.alaska.edu/uaa/gymnas...

This week we discuss the statement put out by Alecia Ingram. We also discuss the Chinese National Championships, the Japanese National Championships and the Ukrainian National Cup. (FINALLY live gymnastics!) And later in the show we are joined by Denver senior Lynnzee Brown to talk about her rise in the sport, finding confidence and her future plans to represent Haiti internationally.  Thank...