Half In, Half Out

This week, Blake and Kino discuss the first week of 2021 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Season, including Missouri @ Georgia, Florida @ Auburn, and Arkansas @ LSU. Every other week this season, we’ll be bringing you a recap of the recent meets featuring LGBTQ+ gymnasts and coaches, as well as any Pride Meets. Plus, interviews every episode with athletes, coaches, and more! Please send us your recommendat...

Blake and Kino discuss 2020: the queerest year in gymnastics (so far). Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1

This week we talk to Victoria, an amazing queer mom, and her transgender, nonbinary, child Augustus (aka Gussy, them/them pronouns) about finding a gym, how they have navigated nonbinary identity in a highly gendered sport, and what Gussy loves most about gymnastics. Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1 5 Non-Binary People Explain What “Non-Binary” Means to Them Trans 101: Ep...

We chat with Talia Brovedani (UW, USA) about what it’s like to be a bisexual gymnast, especially in the heteronormative sport of gymnastics, what she hopes to compete next season, and what it’s like to be an art major when all of your classes are online. Talia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/user1161374333/ Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1 Resources: https://blackl...

We talk to Kathy Johnson Clark (USA) about her gymnastics career, work as a commentator, and how we need to strive to make gymnastics a community that is accepting of and safe for everyone--including trans gymnasts. Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1 Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=1592315236506 h...

TW: slurs Tienna Nguyen (UNC, VNM) talks about competing for Vietnam, doing the gymnastics that best works for her, and what it means to be a biromantic asexual. Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1 Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=1592315236506 https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-c...

This week, we talk to Kalyany Steele about what it's like to be one of the only out bi gymnasts, why she decided to film the "Love, Kalyany" video, and possible upgrades for her upcoming season. "Love, Kalyany" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ElQYoWlMfc Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1 Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-...

This week, we discuss Alyssa Beckerman’s open letter to Miss Val, the #gymnastalliance movement, provide a spotlight for gymnasts who have bravely shared their stories, and share resources for survivors and anyone aiming to learn more about abuse and prevention. 0:00:00 - 0:00:25 --- Cold Open - “We’re here to listen”, Intro Music 0:00:25 - 0:01:57 --- Introduction: Overview of episode (words used...

This week we talk to the lovely Heath Thorpe (AUS) about being an openly gay elite MAG athlete, competing in Doha, the 2021 Olympics, his friendship with Morgan Hurd, the Gymternet, and more! PLUS information about our upcoming #GymnastAlliance episode. Find Heath on... Instagram: @heaththorpe Twitter: @thorpeheath Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @hihopodcast Support us on Patreon: https://www.p...

We talk to Alyssa Perez-Lugones about her experiences as a gay gymnast, growing up in the South, and the gymnastics upcoming season. Find Alyssa on instagram: @alyssafpl Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @hihopodcast Check out our shop: http://tiny.cc/jz3osz linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=159231523...

This week, we talk to Norah Flatley (UCLA, USA) about LGBTQ+ allyship, our reactions to Athlete A, what she’s been up to at home, and the upcoming gymnastics season! Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=1592315236506 https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-ch...

We’re joined by Margzetta Frazier (UCLA) to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, her activism, and competing as a Black athlete in both NCAA and elite. Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=1592315236506 https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-change https...

This week, we discuss gymnasts coming out and blessing our pride month, list the LGBTQ+ NCAA gymnasts we know of (with permission - because we know you’re keeping track too), share some responses to our recent interviews, and continue to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out our recent interviews! Ella Douglas: https://rb.gy/djdigm Sav Schoenherr: https://rb.gy/bqvkvj Resources: https...

Blake and Kino talk to Savannah Shoenherr from Florida about her coming out experiences, being an openly LGBTQ+ gymnast in college, and Florida’s Black Lives Matter statement. BLACK LIVES MATTER Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @HIHOPodcast Email us at halfinhalfoutpodcast@gmail.com linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast Black Lives Matter - Resources and Petitions: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://blackli...

Blake and Kino interview MSU’s Ella Douglas about being the first and only openly queer women’s NCAA gymnast, her season ending early, what’s next for her, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @HIHOPodcast linktre.ee/HIHOPodcast Transcript for this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WpbytWL6kv0oshFH43JyEFTDYHrgXgRF/view?usp=sharing

Blake and Kino discuss how Stick It is not only the greatest gymnastics film but also the queerest.

Blake and Kino chat with Morgan True (Head Over Heels Athletic Arts) about their gender expansive gymnastics program, being trans/nonbinary/genderqueer in the sport, and more! Morgan True: http://www.hohathleticarts.com/about/staff/morgan_true Contact: morgan@hohathleticarts.com Read more about Morgan's program: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/gymnastics-without-gender-bay-area-coach-starts-...

Blake and Kino interview coach and consultant Randy Lane about being queer in gymnastics, his hopes for the sport, and his work to grow college gymnastics. -- Follow us on Twitter: @HIHOpodcast Email us at halfinhalfoutpodcast@gmail.com to help out, send questions or topic ideas, or connect us to someone cool! Rate us on iTunes! We appreciate you! Watch Randy Lane on Floor in 1987! https://www.fac...

Blake and Kino discuss UCLA's Pride meet .

Meet Blake and Kino as they discuss how they came to be and the state of LGBTQ+ culture in gymnastics.