Double Back with kentiemac - gymnastics podcast

We enjoyed the incredible Utah Beam, and Utah State's amazing freshman class! Standouts were Avery Neff's explosive tumbling, Brianna Brooks' extension on bars and beam, Makenna Smith's cat-like reflexes, and standout freshman Olivia Orengo from Utah State. We discuss the new judge's evaluation system and some floor rule changes. Incredible veteran stars Grace McCallum, Amelie Morgan and Ana Padur...

We preview all things GOAT tour! Writer, director and producer Mark Swanhart joins me to discuss the music, gymnastics and storylines for the 2024 tour.  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or reach out on  Twitter Find this week's guest Mark "Swany" Swanhart on  Instagram or his website . Find out when the tour will be near you, and get tickets, at www.goldoveramericatou...

Hear from some of the gymnasts and acrobats working on the new Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. We discuss their gymnastics training, what led them to Broadway, which acrobatic events are the most natural (and most challenging) for them, and more! Check out WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at www.waterforelephantsthemusical.com and on Instagram and Twitter . Follow today's guests at: Nicolas "Nico" Jelmon...

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Andi Li and Mya Lauzon from Cal, Lilly Hudson and Coach Ashley Johnston from Alabama, Carly Bauman, Gabby Wilson and Sierra Brooks from Michigan, Courtney Blackson from Boise State, Lily Smith from Georgia. They discussed the competition, their season, goals for the future and more! I'd love to hear f...

Our very special panel of returning guests Jackie, Conner and Dr. Sam each focused on one location during the 2024 Regional Championships (first round of NCAAs!). Today, we recap the  meets, and celebrate the champions, teams and individuals who qualified to NCAAs, and those who should have! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Follow this week's p...

I gathered a panel with returning guests Jackie, Conner and Dr. Sam. Each of us will focus on one Region during the upcoming Championships. Today, we give our predictions for the upcoming meets, and we will be back following the finals. We also discuss the latest coaching allegations, potential improvements for regional selections, individuals we hope make it through to NCAAs, and much more!   I'd...

The incredible analyst Christina Chauvenet returns to break down the 2024 EAGL Championship, as well as her  gymnastics commentary, and some changes we'd like to see in the college code. We also celebrate the incredible gymnastics of Isabella Minervini, Brooke Donabedian, Syd Morris, Kendall Whitman, Kylie Gorgenyi and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or reach ou...

Georgia travels north to Michigan this season, and we are amazed by Lily Smith's perfect technique and lines, Reyna Guggino's vaulting and tumbling, JaFree Scott's resilience and great technique, Gabby Wilson's near perfect tumbling and connection with the audience, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Find my guest Mike on  Twitter...

We discuss the incredible matchup between #2 and #4, Mya Lauzon, Grace McCallum, eMjae Frazier, Maile O'Keefe, first years Kyen Mayhew, Ella Zirbes, and more!  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Find this week's guest Miguel on  Twitter  or  Instagram . Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you d...

Conner returns to discuss LSU at Florida - from the incredible contributions of the first years to the perpetual all-arounders, and the most beautiful split leaps we've ever seen. We celebrate Haleigh Bryant, Victoria Nguyen, Konnor McClain, Anya Pilgrim, Sierra Ballard, Leanne Wong and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Find Conner on  Twi...

Revisiting Michigan State - this time with Maryland visiting - with Mark! We  celebrate Gabi Stephen and her control and extension, Alexa Rothenbuescher and her incredibly high tumbling, Skyla Schulte's confidence and sticks, Maddie Komoroski with her amazing toe point and leaps, the incredibly poised and powerful first years MaKayla Tucker, Natalie Martin, Gabi Ortiz, and much more! I'd love to h...

We discuss why the time is now for the Cal Bears, the phenomenal newcomers Kyen Mayhew and Sophie Derr, all around queens eMjae Frazier and Alysen Fears, the shapes of Andi Li, the tumbling of Caroline Herry, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or reach on Twitter  @ kentiemac Find this week's guest Evan Heiter on  Twitter . Please give us a rating wherever...

We discuss the in-house stream from Texas Woman's, the spectacular freshmen Hannah Horton, Sophie Hernandez, and Kennedy Griffin, the fantastic beam from Madeline Gose, and the incredible tumbling and expression from Jocelyn Moore and Amari Celestine. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or find me on  Twitter . Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts,...

We discuss a whole new season for these two incredible SEC teams, the phenomenal newcomers Anya Pilgrim and Chloe LaCoursiere, all around queens Luisa Blanco and Victoria Nguyen, the grit of Lilly Hudson, the lines of Ellie Lazzari, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at  kentiemac@gmail.com   or reach on Twitter  @ kentiemac Find this week's guest Dr. Sam on  Twitter  or her  Websi...

New guest Hoagy joins me to review the Illinois at Nebraska meet and we celebrate the excellent gymnastics of Emma Spence, Mia Takekawa, Csenge Bácskay, Abby Mueller and many 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 us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe t...

A group of friends joined me in person for the 2024 West Point Open (MAG) individual finals! Meridith, Harper, Gary, Will, Alex, Steve, Lane and Patrick joined in the fun! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter @ kentiemac Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out K...

Jackie from GymterPets joins me to review the first week of the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics season - from the Mean Girls Super 16, to Utah, LSU, Georgia and 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 Jackie on Twitter , and follow GymterPets and her photography on Instagram .  Please give us a rating wherever you listen to y...

Following the practice day at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Andi Li and Mya Lauzon from Cal, Luisa Blanco and Coach Ashley Johnston from Alabama, Naomi Morrison and Sierra Brooks from Michigan, and Hannah Scharf from Arizona State University. They discussed the competition, their season, goals for the future and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentie...

Big 12 Gymnastics Championships - and more - with Mark! We  celebrate Dani's sticky feet, Lynnzee's magnetic tribute routine, Olivia's incredible form and coolness in competition, Jessica's elegant movement, Maddie's exuberant performance, Kendra's powerful tumbling and leaps, and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter . Find this week's guest Mark...

Michigan at Georgia this time - and in Duluth - with Mike! We discuss the meet coverage, what each team is looking for in post-season, and discuss Raising Cane's chicken fingers. We also celebrate Soraya's electric dancing and tumbling, Abby's technique and handstands, Vanessa's balance and grace, Gabby's tumbling and leap extension, and the Terminator-style running excellence of Sierra Brooks. I'...

Maryland Quad with Deb, Alan and Conner. We enjoyed Maryland's senior night with All Around Champion Emma Silberman and her sister in front of us, Kylie Gorgenyi and the New Hampshire team, Marissa Lassiter and the Penn Team, and Maya Davis and the Bears from Brown! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter . Find Deb on Twitter . Find Conner on Twitter . Al...

We discuss the out-of-control scoring and potential effects of money on NCAA gymnastics. We also admired the artistic grace of Helen Hu, the swing of Reese Drotar, the lines of Alisa Sheremeta, the presence and expression of Norah Flatley, and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter . Reach this week's guest Eric by email . Please give us a rating wh...

We watched a classic SEC matchup and reminisce on our time at Alabama and Georgia. We also admired the artistry of Luisa, the electric performance of Soraya, the intensity of Lily, the beam confidence of Josie, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter . Find this week's guest Amy on Twitter . Please give us a rating wherever you listen to you...

We watched a very exciting contest where the lead changed hands multiple times and it came down to the last rotation! We also admired the confidence and purpose of JerQuavia, the speed and grace of Gabi, the balance and finesse of Adeline, the greater-than-180 splits of Skyla, and much more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com  or find me on Twitter . Find this week's guest...

We discuss Janelle's boundless enthusiasm, Utah actually being great on bars, and the incredible calm of freshmen Makenna Smith and Selena Harris. Also, we loved Jillian Hoffman's vault, Kara Eaker's beam, and we stan the queens Jordan Chiles, Maile O'Keefe and Margzetta Frazier! We also break down the Auburn at Alabama meet, a season high for both teams and a close contest! I'd love to hear from...