The Jump Rope Podcast

What if a $5 jump rope could change your life? For Australian skipper Lizzie Maree ( @skipping.lizard ) , it did exactly that. 🪢 After juggling motherhood, fatigue, and the “someday I’ll start” mindset, Lizzie’s husband handed her a budget rope—and she turned it into a full-blown fitness revolution . One year later, she’s down over 10 kilos , up endless confidence, and radiating joy from every sk...

Meet Davy Stahl —aka @davy_jumps —the guy who made the kickback so smooth at the Chicago Jump Rope Meetup that half the beach tried it the next day. 😅 In this episode, we swap stories about freestyle flow , beaded vs. PVC , and why hand position is the secret sauce for clean crosses, Southpaws, and (yes) kickbacks. We also get into Davy’s “concentration face,” how he pairs jump rope with lifting,...

“Jump rope is my Sudoku, my crossword puzzle.” 🧩☀️ That’s how Sarah Caldwell ( @leaps_and_bounds62 ) describes her skipping sessions — and honestly, it’s the perfect hook. In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , Sarah shares how she found jump rope during the pandemic, why it keeps her brain sharp at age 66, and how meetups, coaching, and the community have brought sunshine to her world. We ta...

Tracy Gajewski ( @tracyjumps2.0 ) might be quiet off the rope, but the moment she picks one up—it's velvet thunder . In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , Tracy shares her journey from skipping with The Wizards jump rope demo team at age six to taking a 20-year break and then coming back with more joy, combos, and community love than ever. We talk about why crosses are her happy place, the me...

Nick Smith ( @nicksmithnews ) isn’t just a seasoned, Emmy-winning TV news anchor — he’s a passionate jumper who’s found his fitness, fun, and community through the rope. We met at the Chicago Jump Rope Meetup, and in this episode, we talk about his first-ever meetup, why he loves morning jumps in his garage before going live on national TV, and the health changes he’s experienced since picking up...

Ready to skip your way into community, confidence, and complete chaos (in the best way)? In Episode 38 of The Jump Rope Podcast , Dizzy is joined by the one and only Sarah Marshall ( @strongerwithsare )—yes, that Sarah—for a hilariously heartfelt chat about jump rope meetups and why they’re pure magic. ✨ From fan-girling in Hyde Park to imposter syndrome in Double Dutch circles, we unpack the joy...

If you’ve ever wanted to literally jump all over cancer, this episode’s for you. 🪢💪🏽 I’m back with the Rope4Hope Mad Hatter Squad —Mandy Shaw ( @mandyshaw366 ), Natalie Ofkants ( @nofkants ), and Coach Chris ( @thejumpropecoachchris )—with major updates about this year’s Rope4Hope event, including: ✨ New Venue ( Borough Academy , 94 Southwark Bridge Road, London. SE1 0EX!) ⏰ New Time (1 PM, n...

🎧 Episode 36 of The Jump Rope Podcast features the unstoppable @_ onebadleg_ — Darren Johnson . Darren is a silky smooth-skipper from Bedfordshire, England, who shares how jump rope helped him pull through depression, rediscover joy, and find his people in the global jump rope community. 🪢💚 --- We chat all about: 🗺️ The July 5th London Meetup (people flew in from Canada, Australia, New Zealand!...

🚨 Big Rope4Hope Update! 🚨 Mandy Shaw ( @mandyshaw366 ) is back on The Jump Rope Podcast with exciting news! 🎉 We’re still jumping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK , but now the event is more flexible , fun , and global than ever. 🌍💃 You can now skip anywhere in the world , bring your friends, and join via Zoom—no stress, no Guinness World Record rules, just pure jump rope joy. 🙌 --- PLU...

Laura Davidson ( @skipping_the_midlifecrisis ) brings the sunshine (and the double-unders) to Episode 34 of The Jump Rope Podcast 🌞 She’s a recent retiree , a Crossrope athlete , a two-time cancer survivor , and a full-time force of positivity in the jump rope community 💛 We talk about: How jumping rope improved her bone density after cancer Skipping at 170 BPM while jamming to her favorite play...

What happens when a colorblind optician with autism falls in love with a jump rope? You get Jump Rope Coach Chris —a master of rope nerdity and the trainer and brain behind: Tricktionary+ a thick-cord beaded revolution strange but effective jump rope teaching analogies a load of Jump Rope Meetups & workshops that connect our community. — In this episode, we discuss: 🎯 How autism became his co...

Anna Øygarden Larsen ( @anna_jumps ) is a physiotherapist from Norway who lives with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), a rare neuromuscular condition that affects her balance and agility. She fell in love with jump rope as a way to have fun, stay active, and support both her mental and physical health—and she hasn’t looked back. In this episode, we talk about: How she got started with jump rope T...

Josh McKee ( @zaddy.jumps ) is a full-time dad, full-time hustler, and part-time PVC ninja. He started jumping during paternity leave, using nap time to level up his cardio, footwork, and dad jokes. 🍼🪢 In this episode, we talk about: Balancing fitness with family chaos Using jump rope as a mental health tool The Fancy Feats app, CapCut, and camera-following sorcery 🎥 Naming your ropes Being ins...

In this solo episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) nerds out on all the tech, gear, and glorious fails behind his jump rope reels. If you’ve ever: Jumped out of frame Rocketed your headphones with a rope Or spent 37 minutes syncing 37 seconds of music… This one’s for you. 🎥 Camera choices? Covered. 🎧 Audio tips? Yup. 📸 Lighting and framing? Let’s rule those thirds . 🧠 AI...

Lise Andresen went from cold, lonely Norwegian winters to joyful skips on the streets of Oslo—and somehow dragged her coworkers into it along the way. 😄🪢 She started jumping in August 2023, lost 20 kilos, gained energy, and built a passion for footwork and freestyle thanks to Coach Ghadi and the Timeless Jump community. This episode is packed with laughs, learning, and jump rope realness: ✅ How...

Mic release redemption. Beaded rope enlightenment. Lumberjack wisdom. Richard Head ( @richardheadjumps ) is back for his second one-on-one with Dizzy Skips, and this episode is a masterclass in jump rope consistency, community, and comedy. We talk about: 🎤 How Richard went from mic release mishaps to mic drop glory 🪓 The Lumberjack story that’ll change how you train 🧠 Mental transformation thro...

🌀 Dizzy? Good. That means you’re doing it right. In this whirlwind episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , Robz ( @robz_360s ) joins Dizzy to talk all things jump rope tricks, 360 flow, freestyle footwork, and DIY determination . From spinning on the streets of Germany to building his own ropes in Portugal, Robz has become one of the most creative freestylers in the jump rope world. We talk about: Lea...

Jump Rope Podcast Episode 26 is here—twisting, tangling, and untangling all the jump rope goodness! 🌀 In “Scotland’s Wrap Queen: Eilidh Smith’s Jump Rope Knots Untied!” , your host Dizzy Skips ( @dizzyskips ) teams up with wrap wizard Eilidh Smith ( @eilidhjumpsrope1 ) . Get ready for “planned madness,” beaded-rope combos, and comedic relief when ropes smack you in the face (hey, it happens!) . E...

G’day, Jump Rope Community! In Episode 25, host Dizzy ( @dizzyskips ) sits down with the OG Aussie skipper himself, Papa Joe ( @papa_joe01 ) 🤩 They explore everything from Joe’s early struggles in a boxing gym (where he was the only one NOT skipping!) to mastering heavy ropes, boxers skips, and—yes— double-unders from Down Under .  Along the way, you’ll hear how jump rope became Joe’s daily menta...

Jump ropes ready? 🚀 Coach Nate KG ( @nate_kg ) joins Dizzy Skips ( @dizzyskips ) in Episode 24 of The Jump Rope Podcast for a fun-packed, knowledge-rich dive into skipping rope smarter, not harder! 🧠🪢 In this info-packed episode, Nate—one of the jump rope community's most insightful coaches—shares his thoughtful approach to jump rope training for adults, emphasizing clarity and attainable goals...

What do you get when you cross 90,000 jumpers, one passionate skipper, a world record attempt, and a heart full of purpose? 🎗️ You get Rope4Hope — a UK-wide challenge to beat cancer and break some current jump rope Guinness World Records. In this special episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , Mandy Shaw ( @mandyshaw366 ) returns to share the wild and wonderful progress on her ambitious fundraising eve...

🚀 From Cringe to Cool: Em Foley’s Jump Rope & Rope Flow Journey 🎙️ Jumpers, Skippers, and Rope-Wranglers! Ever tried to do a toad and ended up looking like a confused Muppet? Same. 🤦‍♂️ But today, we’ve got someone who actually makes it look graceful. 🔥 Episode 22 of The Jump Rope Podcast features the legendary Em Foley ( @doc.jumps ) —a university lecturer, rope flow coach, and all-around...

🎙️ Ever been smacked in the face by your own jump rope? Kathy Zetelski ( @kathyjumps ) and I sure have—and we’re here to tell you why it’s totally worth it. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔥 The mental health benefits of jump rope (aka the Jumper’s High™ ) 💪 How jump rope is the most fun way to get fit 🙃 The joy of learning new tricks… and failing spectacularly 🐻 Kathy’s bear encounters wh...

❄️ Brace yourselves for a blizzard of fun in Episode 20 of The Jump Rope Podcast ❄️ with our incredible guest Brandy Brown ( @bleewonders )!  Brandy is a former dental hygienist, a  mom of five, a doting grandma, and possibly a professional snow-shoveler (two feet of Idaho snow doesn’t stand a chance against her four-wheeler and blade!). In this laugh-out-loud conversation , your forever-enthusias...

Jump rope: the ultimate cardio workout, mental health booster, and—if you’re Patty Reynolds ( @pattyjumps )—a sport that requires the full approval of Artemis, her German Shepherd bodyguard. 🐕💪🏽 In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast , host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) chats with Patty about how she went from struggling with the basics to mastering (or at least constantly improving) mic releases, EB s...