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**GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast**

GymCastic Podcast is a weekly gymnastics talk show. The hosts interview people who love gymnastics almost as much as we do, discuss the latest news, events and offensive leotard fashion.

Latest Episodes:

Best Cheng Ever? Oct 31, 2023

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Pan Ams Event Finals

- Did we just see the best Cheng in gymnastics history from Rebeca Andrade? We discuss, with comparisons to the best from Cheng Fei and Simone Biles. Should the judges have given this a 10 E score? Do we want to live in a world where this isn't a 10 in execution?
- Plus, the best moments from the rest of the event finals at Pan Ams, including titles from Zoe Miller and Kaliya Lincoln, controversy in the beam final, and the comedy stylings of Franchesca Santi and Jordan Chiles.

Mini-Commissions

- We have two mini-commissions this week! First, from Beth, we have a mini-commission on Gabby Douglas. We discuss the historic significance of her return, the latest skills she's posting on socials, and how her 2016 routines would hold up against the 2023 US worlds team.
- Next, from Jay, a mini-commission on Kristie Phillips being left off the 1988 Olympic team. We discuss the greatness of Kristie Phillips as a performer, the data on why she actually should have been on that Olympic team, and the syndrome of TV commentary affecting your memory of how a gymnast actually performed.

JOIN CLUB GYM NERD

Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes.
Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast here.
RELATED EPISODES
- - The History of Olympic Trials Controversies
  - 1988 Olympic Team Finals (Commissioned)
  - Behind the scenes: Gabby Freakin' Douglas Is Back
  - 2023 Worlds
  - Tom Farden Investigation episode
  - Inside the FIG: Steve Butcher
RESOURCES & CITATIONS
- Valeri Liukin to Coach Team USA while under Investigation by SafeSport
- Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
- Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
- The Highest D and E scores from The Gymternet
- Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions
MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE

From Antwerp to Pan Ams to Paris Oct 24, 2023

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In headline news, we discuss Kara Eaker's retirement from gymnastics and her statement alleging abuse at Utah, as well as the definition of verbal and emotional abuse, and the importance of personal accounts like this
Plus, Jessica Gadirova's ACL tear and the history of ACL recovery timelines in top elite women, as well as an injury update on Josc Roberson.

Pan Am Games

- All-around finals are complete at the Pan Am Games and we know the Olympic qualifiers! We discuss the highlights of the finals, which gymnasts are made of OOB magic, and bestow an ROV award.

From Antwerp to Paris

- What we learned from worlds and how that shapes our outlook for the Paris Olympics, including the historic era of unpredictability in the women's team competition, the men's all-around dynamic, and necessarily rules adjustments and clarifications regarding—say—the reserve athlete list for event finals.
- Plus, moments to remember from worlds, the latest gymternet news, and some of your feedback.

JOIN CLUB GYM NERD

Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes.
Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast here. RELATED EPISODES
- - 2023 Worlds
  - Tom Farden Investigation episode
  - Inside the FIG: Steve Butcher
RESOURCES & CITATIONS
- Al Fong Under Investigation by US Center for SafeSport
- Valeri Liukin to Coach Team USA while under Investigation by SafeSport
- Utah gymnastics under outside review after emotional abuse allegations - Former gymnasts and parents allege coach Tom Farden verbally and emotionally abused athletes, others defend coach - Desert News Investigation
- Independent Final Report - University of Utah Gymnastics Program Culture under Tom Farden
- Self interview with Suni Lee on kidney condition
- Bias in gymnastics studies
- Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
- To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
- The Highest D and E scores from The Gymternet
- Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions
MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE

McKayla Maroney Oct 18, 2023

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On the 10th anniversary of McKayla Maroney's final elite competition in Antwerp, Belgium we revisit her 2016 interview. The Olympic and World Champion settles long debated gymternet questions and we find out what caused the physical and emotional breakdown that ultimately ended her elite career. We discuss:

If she feared blowback from speaking frankly about her experiences.
The skill she tried that Marta Karolyi told her to never to do again.
The circumstances surrounding her injuries and multiple surgeries.
The post-Olympic tour conditions and their effects on her health.
She answers fans suspicions that her injuries are due to poor nutrition.
Some fans claim that All Olympia Gymnastics Center (AOGC) break gymnasts, her responds.
Did the advice she received from her coaches contribute to her injuries?
How she dealt with self identity as she struggled to stay healthy.
Discusses the role of humility and insecurity through the Olympic selection process.
Does she think the men's team should be more like the women's program in order to be more successful?
Dealing with criticism on social media.
She describes her personal experiences as an elite gymnast, and their influence on changes she would like to see made at the national team level.
Who does she credit with teaching her that amazing vault technique: her second coach, Howie Liang at Gym-Max or her Olympic coach, Artur Akopyan at All Olympia Gymnastics Center (AOGC)?
Why did she go overtime in 2013 at the Antwerp World Championships on floor

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes.
Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast here.

RESOURCES

- - Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  - Dr. Alan Goldberg's article on Coaching Abuse.
  - Safe4Athlete: What every parent and athlete should know.
  - Eating Disorder Hotline
  - Treatment centers for athletes with eating disorders EDRS or McCallum Place.
  - 24-Hour Suicide hotline 1 (800) 273-8255
  - 2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
  - Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
  - Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile
  - Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
  - Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

RELATED EPISODES

World Headquarters

2023 World Championships: Beam and Floor Event Finals! Oct 08, 2023

Show notes

Here's how to ask questions live.

Follow up to the vault replacement athlete "administrative error"
BATTLE BEAM: The 2016 Olympic Champion, Sanne Wevers is into the final from the reserve list. It's Simone vs. Chinese Perfection vs. Three Champions (Wevers, Schaefer, Ashikawa) vs. Andrade.
FLOOR: Biles-Andrade-Jones podium again or are Flavia and her ankle ready to dominate?
Plus men's Vault, P-Bars and High Bar and some mixed zone sexism from other media

Want to hear rest of it and all the years of bonus content and interviews? All you have to do is Join the Club. World Headquarters RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

2023 World Championships: Vault and Bars Event Finals Oct 07, 2023

Show notes

Here's how to ask questions live.

A major FIG "administrative error" puts multiple gymnasts' Olympic qualifying spots into question. We will explain how the vault replacement debacle could ripple down to several countries.
BATTLE BARS: the highest SV in the world Kaliya Nemour vs. Shilese Jones, Qiu Qiuyan and everyone else who doesn't even come close to Nemour's 6.9 D score hoping for medal, including Simone Biles.
VAULT: Simone Biles and her giant yurchenko double pike vs. Andrade, maybe Gadirova w/the Chengs (has been replaced by Csenge Maria Backay). Plus Club Handspring Rudi - Yeo Seojeong, Alexa Moreno, Coline Devillard.
Pommel Horse: Rhys McClenaghan vs Lee Chih-Kai vs. Ahmad Abu Al Soud vs. Harutyun Merdinyan for ONE Olympic spot!
Rings: Eleftherios Petrounias vs Nikita Simonov vs. Vinzenz Hoeck vs. Artur Avetisyan vs Vahagn Davtyan for ONE Olympic spot! and Men's floor.

Here's how our event coverage works: 1. We give everyone the main headlines and latest news! 2. We continue our conversation exclusively with our Club members because they sustain our work and travel year around. 3. Want to hear rest of it and all the years of bonus content and interviews? All you have to do is Join the Club. LOGIN FOR BONUS CONTENT World Headquarters RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

Women's AA Final: 2023 World Championships Oct 06, 2023

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Simone won her 6th World AA Title and finally beat Latynina's record !

The All Around Final featuring : Reigning World AA champ, Rebeca Andrade (BRA), the GOAT Simone Biles (USA), reigning World silver medalist, Shilese Jones (USA) and basically champions or world medalists on every content from Africa with bars superstar Kaylia Nemour (ALG) to British World FX champ, Jessica Gadirova, beam ninja Qiu Qiyuan (CHN), happiest gymnast not he planet, Ellie Black (CAN) and Italy's toe point power house, Manila Esposito. Not to mention stars of every gym nerd's hearts who finally have world medals, Melanie de Jesus dos Santos (FRA) and Flavia Saraiva (BRA).

Here's how our event coverage works: 1. We give everyone the main headlines and latest news! 2. We continue our conversation exclusively with our Club members because they sustain our work and travel year around. 3. Want to hear rest of it and all the years of bonus content and interviews? All you have to do is Join the Club. Here's how to ask questions live. LOGIN FOR BONUS CONTENT World Headquarters RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

2023 Gymnastics World Championships: Men's AA Final Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

Here's how to ask questions live. Tonight AA featuring :

Kazuma Kaya being Rosa Galiyeva'd for Hashimoto Daiki
Jake "Air Pirate" Jarman, Asher Hong, Fred Richard, James Hall, Sun Wei battle for medals
PLUS a preview of the women's all-around final and event finals updates

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

2023 World Championships: Women's Team Final Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

Here's how to ask questions live. Tonight is the women's team final featuring: USA, Great Britain, Brazil, China, Italy, Netherlands, France and Japan

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

2023 World Championships: Men's Team Final Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

Tonight is the mens' team final featuring: China, Japan, US, Italy, British, Canada, Germany, Switzerland.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

2023 World Headquarters: Every Worlds Podcast, videos, interviews and data
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

2023 World Championships: Brazil, China, Japan, France Women's Qualifying Oct 02, 2023

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2023 World Championships

Here's how to ask questions live.

Final Paris Olympic Qualifiers both individual, event and teams are finalized
The individuals: UB specialist, Kaylia Nemour's (ALG), Lynnzee Brown the first ever World competitor for Haiti, and LSU's Aleah Finnegan (PHL).
Defending AA Champion, Rebecca Andrade and the Brazilian Team.
Final places between Mexico, Romania, Australia and Germany fight for the final Olympic spots.

Here's how our event coverage works: 1. We give everyone the main headlines and latest news! 2. We continue our conversation exclusively with our Club members because they sustain us work and travel year around. 3. Want to hear rest of it and all the years of bonus content and interviews? All you have to do is Join the Club. LOGIN FOR BONUS CONTENT World Headquarters RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

2023 World Headquarters: Podcasts, Videos and more
2023 Worlds Brazil Podium Training
2023 Worlds US Podium Training
2023 World Championships Preview
World Team Trials Women's Day Two Meet Report
World Team Trials Women's Day One Meet Report
Podium Training Report
2023 U.S. Championships Preview
Simone Biles Interview 2023 Classic
Shilese Jones Flight Series Profile

Resources & Research

Spencer's The Balance Beam Situation
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim
To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti
Kensley is covering men's gymnastics at Neutral Deductions
Score and difficulty ranking from The Gymternet

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