Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan

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Trinity Thomas Feb 21, 2024

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Trinity reflects on her first perfect score moment, getting back into elite competitions after her time with Florida Gymnastics, how she juggles being an athlete and student-assistant while pursuing her second master's degree, and the creation of her own "Sparkle & Shine Invitational".

Credits: Host - Bridget Sloan Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

Audrey Davis Feb 14, 2024

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Joining today is Audrey Davis, a two-time NCAA champion and All-Around gymnast at the University of Oklahoma. Tune in to hear about her senior season so far, her thoughts on the team's legacy and dynamics, and learn a little more about her personal life outside of gymnastics. Hint.. she is a BIG plant person!

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Justin Spring Feb 07, 2024

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On today's episode, we welcome Justin Spring, former Olympian and current assistant coach for the University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics team. We reminisce on old times, talk about the importance of creating a healthy team environment, and what role a coach plays in empowering athletes to become the best version of themselves.

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Ellie Lazzari Jan 31, 2024

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Ellie Lazzari, senior gymnast from the University of Florida and the 2021 SEC Balance Beam Champion, is on the show to discuss the pressures of being an athlete, overcoming mistakes, and trusting your own unique journey. Ellie talks about her goals for the season, her plans for the future, and shares the story behind her recovery from an Achilles injury and the lessons she's learned from it.

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Sophia Groth Jan 24, 2024

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Host Bridget Sloan chats with Auburn University gymnast, Sophia Groth. Sophia's mission is to leave a lasting legacy on NCAA Gymnastics and make an impact on the program and the people around her. Find out how she balances academics, athletics, and voluntary work - and what her one piece of advice would be to an aspiring young gymnast.

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Kathy Johnson Clarke Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode of Flipping Out, host Bridget Sloan sits down with the passionate and legendary Kathy Johnson Clarke, a former Olympian and respected ESPN analyst. We reflect back on memories of our time as gymnasts, analyze the current landscape of NCAA Gymnastics, and discuss the future of the sport. Kathy also shares her unique perspective on the dynamics of gymnastics commentary, and gives her early picks for who makes it to the Final Four this year.

Credits: Host - Bridget Sloan Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

Jordyn Wieber and Chris Brooks Jan 10, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan. Our guests on today's show are Jordyn Wieber and Chris Brooks, and they have a lot in common. Both are Olympians, both coach gymnastics at the University of Arkansas, and perhaps the ultimate thing to have in common is family - because they are married!

We talk about life as a married couple coaching a premier gymnastics program, why they decided to get into coaching, and what they think is the most important muscle in all of gymnastics. The answer might surprise you.

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Olivia Karas Jan 03, 2024

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Get ready to flip out as Olivia Karas, a six-time All American from the University of Michigan and current Big Ten network analyst, joins the podcast to preview the kick-off of the NCAA gymnastics season this weekend.

On today's episode, we talk about Olivia's journey to Michigan and her story of overcoming adversity, dive into the real mental and physical challenges faced by gymnastics athletes, and our thoughts on the current collegiate gymnastics landscape. You won't want to miss as Olivia unveils her three standout teams poised to make waves in the upcoming season.

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Host - Bridget Sloan

Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker

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Samantha Peszek Dec 13, 2023

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Welcome to the first episode of Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan! Our guest on today's show is Samantha Peszek - a 2008 Olympian, a 2007 World Champion, a 3-time NCAA Champion & 17-time All American for UCLA. You might recognize her voice because she is an ESPN Broadcaster, but most importantly, she is the owner of Beam Queen Bootcamp. We reflect on the friendship we built during Olympic training, discuss Samantha's decision to attend UCLA, the ins and outs of her current role with ESPN, and what inspired her to give back to young gymnasts through her business Beam Queen Bootcamp. Plus, we preview the upcoming NCAA Gymnastics season and the teams we are most excited about this year. Credits: Host - Bridget Sloan Producer/Editor - Claire Hooker Follow us on social media! TikTok @flippingoutpod Twitter @FlippingOut_Pod Instagram @flippingoutpod

Coming Soon: Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan Nov 20, 2023

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Bridget Sloan is an Olympian, world champion, and nine-time national champion at Florida. And now, she's adding podcast host to her resume. Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan will be the podcast of record for college gymnastics fans and beyond. Each week, this show will feature the biggest stars, coaches and newsmakers, and will bring you stories, interviews and so much more. It's going to be a flipping good time! Welcome to Flipping Out with Bridget Sloan, coming Dec. 6 to wherever you listen to podcasts.