Double Back with kentiemac - gymnastics podcast

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I got to talk to Lily Pederson from Oklahoma, Creslyn Brose from Kentucky, Gwen Fink from the University of North Carolina, and Avery Neff from Utah. They discussed goals for NCAAs, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter  or  Bluesky . Please give us...

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Brie Clark from Clemson, Anna Roberts from Stanford, Cory Tomlinson and Liv Karas, Nyla Aquino from Georgia, and Courtney Blackson from LSU. They discussed team motivations, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter  o...

Insightful analyst and all around cool cat Christina Chauvenet returns to recap the GW quad meet (Maryland, Towson, Temple, and George Washington). We discuss tight beam scoring, quad vs double-dual formats, broadcast camera choices, judges’ conferences, six-up-six-count scoring, stricter leap deductions, and raising difficulty requirements. We also celebrate beloved athletes, including Maddie Kom...

Hear from Georgia gymnasts CaMarah Williams and Ja'Free Scott following the 2026 Elevate the Stage meet! Also, bonus content from head coaches and hype man Cory Tomlinson - hear about scoring parity in the NCAA, skills that Simone Biles trained and never competed, and inside information on recruiting strategies! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter  ...

Eric returns to discuss  Missouri vs. Arkansas (No. 7 vs. No. 8) in a tight SEC dual, including Arkansas all-around freshman Alison Cucci and Olympian alternate Jocelyn Roberson. We praise Missouri's bars “stick train,” individual standouts Hannah Horton, Maiya Terry, Lauren Williams and Priscilla Park, and discuss broadcasts, home-arena hype, and camera-angle issues. We also discuss the NCAA's fi...

Connor returns for No. 2 vs. No. 1, and we question the scoring, discuss rotation highlights, and debate the “mic’d up” moment. Also, last-minute lineup changes, the possibility of all-scores-count format, we celebrate our gymnasts of the meet, and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter  or  Bluesky .  Follow this week's guest Conner on  Twitter...

Hoagy returns to discuss the Illinois vs. Nebraska Senior Night, where Chloe Cho shines as Nebraska Wins. We celebrate the athletes, including the graduating seniors, the broadcast team, and the incredible freshmen stepping into lineups. Cheers to standouts including Nya Kraus and Whitney Jencks; freshman Karys Griffin and Nebraska’s floor with multiple three-pass routines.   00:00 Bars Brilliance...

We recap a thrilling and CLOSE gymnastics meet between California and Clemson. Featuring standout performances and intense competition, the meet came down to the wire. Highlights include Brie Clark, Tonya Paulsson, Quinn Kuhl, and Sarah Lee. We also discuss the impact of enthusiastic home crowds and former coaches facing their old team.  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com...

Georgia's Gymnastics Resurgence and Exciting Seasons Ahead This week, we welcome back Amy to discuss Georgia's impressive resurgence under Cecile Landi's coaching. We celebrate the outstanding performances by freshman CaMarah Williams and sophomore Lily Smith, Georgia's historical and current team dynamics, and the overall team efforts that are restoring Georgia’s legacy. Our discussion also delve...

We discuss the 2026 Iowa and Michigan meet, with standout performances from Michigan's Jahzara "JZ" Ranger, Carly Bauman, and Sophia Diaz. Iowa, despite some falls on bars, had impressive routines from  Aurelie Tran, Sydney Turner, and JerQuavia Henderson. We cheer on all the former Canadian team gymnasts and discuss the importance of safe and strategic coaching, especially for athletes recovering...

Dr. Sam returns as Alabama travels to Florida for an SEC dual meet in January! We offer a deep dive into the performances of both teams, highlighting standout athletes such as Jayla Booker, Chloe LaCoursiere, Skye Blakely, Gabby Gladieux and more! We take on judging inconsistencies and the broader implications of gymnasts' performances for their teams. We also discuss new NCAA qualification rules,...

Jackie from GymterPets joins me to review the 2026 Sprouts podium meets, featuring incredible gymnastics. We discuss standout performances, impressive routines, new athletes, and team dynamics. With detailed evaluations of each session, reflections on the overall meet organization and broadcast, and special skill callouts, listeners will get insights on team strategies, individual gymnast highligh...

We enjoyed the incredible first look at these teams! From veterans, returners after a break, and stunning newcomers, each team showcased incredible gymnastics!  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Find my guest Brittany on  Twitter and Instagram . Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't mi...

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Skyla Schulte from Michigan State, Mya Lauzon from Cal, Isabella Magnelli from Kentucky, and Jaylene Gilstrap from Utah. They discussed team accomplishments, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter or Bluesky . Pleas...

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Anya Pilgrim from Florida, Kennedy Griffin from Mizzou, Brynlee Anderson from BYU, and Amelie Morgan from Utah. They discussed team accomplishments, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter or Bluesky . Please give us...

In this episode, we recap the thrilling 2025 ACC Gymnastics Championship. We discuss standout performances, including Bella Miller's energetic routine, Elle Hadrick's solid scores, and Anna Roberts and Mya Lauzon tying for the all-around championship. We also highlight impressive moments from NC State, North Carolina, Cal, and Stanford, praising athletes such as Gwen Fink, Taralyn Nguyen, and Clai...

In this episode of Double Back with Kentiemac, host Kent and expert commentator Dr. Sam dive deep into their fourth annual Florida vs. Alabama meet, which was held late in the season. They offer detailed critiques of individual performances, highlight notable moments, and discuss lineup strategies. The conversation also touches on judging inconsistencies, especially in beam routines, and the uniqu...

In this episode of 'Double Back with Kentiemac,' Kent and recurring guest Mike recap a thrilling gymnastics meet between Georgia and Kentucky at Stegman Coliseum. They discuss standout performances, meet dynamics, and key moments from the competition. Highlights include Georgia's near-perfect beam rotation, Kentucky's impressive routines, and individual gymnasts like Nyla Aquino, Lily Smith, and C...

We watched an exciting, close meet in Utah with great energy and incredible performances. We loved Bella's dance and movement quality, Makenna's rock star personality, Madison's strength and stability, Avery's grit, determination and patience, and so much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Find this week's guest Meridith on TikTok an...

Conner and I debate scoring, lineup order, and what constitutes a perfect 10.0! We also review the Oklahoma at LSU meet, and celebrate the fantastic athletes on both teams.  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter or Bluesky .  Follow this week's guest Conner on  Twitter .  Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to m...

Dustin joins me to discuss his career on the Canadian Men's gymnastics team, working with Cirque du Soleil, and as an artist and trainer. We also review Oregon State's tri-meet with UC Davis and Alaska, and celebrate the incredible gymnastics on display - from double pikes, to Yurchenko 1.5s, and a sky-high Tkatchev. We also talk about our mutual admiration of 1980s Romanian gymnastics! I'd love t...

Hoagy returns to take another look at Illinois, this time in a Big 10 dual meet with Penn State.  We celebrate the excellent gymnastics of Chloe Cho, Elizabeth Leary, Makayla Green, Kalea McElligott, the whole Penn State Beam team, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter @ kentiemac Find this week's guest Hoagy on   Instagram .  Please give...

We discuss the SEC Network's top notch broadcast featuring Anastasia and Alex, the Missouri swim team balance beam hijinx, and how each team has upped their game in their quest to return to nationals. We also celebrate favorites Isabella Magnelli, Helen Hu, Skylar Killough-Wilhelm, Amari Celestine, Delaynee Rodriguez, Jocelyn Moore and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail....

Compassionate, insightful analyst Christina Chauvenet returns to discuss the first-ever Big 10 meeting between UCLA and Maryland, and calling the second perfect 10.0 of the season, for Jordan Chiles on uneven bars! We discuss  conference realignment, uneven bars composition, and our takes on the scoring so far this season. We also celebrate the incredible gymnastics of Brooklyn Moors, Natalie Mart...

Jackie from GymterPets joins me to review all three sessions of the Sprouts podium meets - from Michigan and Arizona battling it out to the final routine, to a possible  top 4 preview from the 2025 powerhouse teams, through to UCLA's beam dominance and magical floor performances! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter @ kentiemac Follow along with the gy...