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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.

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To Rest or Not Mar 07, 2023

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NCAA Gymnastics Week 9

Florida didn't put up full-strength lineups against Oklahoma and it was the talk of the town. The people were triggered! We discuss why it felt like a letdown and missed opportunity, make the argument in favor of Florida, and generally fix the problems with the NCAA schedule
Heroes don't need capes, but they do need vault collars
Updating the All-Time Record Watch for Trinity and Jade heading into the last meets before championship season
Michigan upset Oklahoma (!) on Monday. We have thoughts.
Spencer gives the update on how scary regionals would be if the season ended today and why Auburn is the most interesting team to follow this week
Plus, your feedback on intimidating the opposition, what counts as a "hit" routine, Florida conspiracy theories, the Fisk fan club, and attending meets in person

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Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes.
Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Not sure about joining the club? College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

Vanessa Atler Interview
Live Show with Vanessa Atler 2022
Winter Cup 2023
With the Intensity of a Raisman
To Score the Impossible Score
College & Cocktails: Minnesota vs Michigan
10-A-PALOOZA
College & Cocktails: UCLA at Utah
What Happens in the Air, Stays in the Air
NCAA Gymnastics with Vanessa Atler
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

EXTRA CLUB CONTENT

Club Gym Nerd members can watch the video version of the show, join us for live podcasts once a week, get extended and early releases of interviews, and have early access to live show tickets. Please login to your Club Gym Nerd account to listen and/or watch this episode. Not a member? Join here

Winter Cup 2023 Feb 28, 2023

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Winter Cup

This was the year the women truly understood the meaning of Winter Cup: Falling
We discuss Lexi Zeiss going full Ellie Black on this meet, the importance of being Nola Matthews, and our breakout stars—and breakout comedians—of the women's senior session (with some Cottbus thrown in for luck)
Whose floor routines escaped THE WRATH OF DONATELLA? Not many. But a couple. Like, exactly 2. One, Two. Then we send some overdone choreographic gestures to a farm upstate.
The broadcast: why NBC is actually...getting better?
Plus, some gymnerd deep cut YouTube assignments, and that time Yul Moldauer went "ALTERNATE THIS" all over the men's competition.

NCAA Week 8 Headlines

Standing full alert!
An update on the 10s record chase, and we answer the question: Why does Jade Carey have nine 10s while Jordan Chiles has four?
Oklahoma set a program record and an all-time NQS record this week
Dear the equipment, um...are you OK?
Feedback on SABOTAGE and the importance of HBCUs in gymnastics
We had a rare, mythic 10.000/9.800 judges split this week, so we go CORRECT OR CORRUPT
Check out the NQS Tracker here.

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

With the Intensity of a Raisman
To Score the Impossible Score
College & Cocktails: Minnesota vs Michigan
10-A-PALOOZA
College & Cocktails: UCLA at Utah
What Happens in the Air, Stays in the Air
NCAA Gymnastics with Vanessa Atler
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

With the Intensity of a Raisman Feb 21, 2023

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Headline News

Starting with the good stuff: This Def happened from Haruka Nakamura (JPN)
Now to the bad: Al Fong is under SafeSport investigation with 40 allegations spanning decades. We discuss why on earth this investigation has taken 2.5 years so far and whether it is acceptable to take a break from an investigation for the Olympics.
John Roethlisberger breaking the news that USAG Team Strategic Lead is pregnant and Simone Biles is "back in the gym".

Winter Cup Preview

We preview the senior women's competition at Winter Cup this week, featuring the most anticipated new seniors and injury comebacks, top returning favorites, and whether there might be any Donatella Effect.
Plus, what's on the line for the junior women and whether there might be an EVO factor in the men's meet.

NCAA Week 7 Headlines

National Qualifying Score (NQS) is now in effect. We discuss what it is and who it benefits, and how Oklahoma already has a chance to set an all-time record. In February.
Strategy season: Which teams are taking a resting approach and which teams are going all-out every meet
Trinity have moved one step closer to the 10s record, and it's Senior Night this Friday.
Another score sheet signed in protest. WE LOVE IT.
Spencer needs college commentators to stop constantly talking about the parents, and Jessica needs all other schools to take a cue from LIU when it comes to meet themes
Plus, an anonymous judge spills THE TEA
Check out the NQS Tracker here.
Link to the study mentioned at the end of the show

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

To Score the Impossible Score
College & Cocktails: Minnesota vs Michigan
10-A-PALOOZA
College & Cocktails: UCLA at Utah
What Happens in the Air, Stays in the Air
NCAA Gymnastics with Vanessa Atler
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

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To Score the Impossible Score Feb 14, 2023

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NCAA Headlines

Grace McCallum was injured on vault at the Meet No One Could See
Correct or Corrupt: The judging incident in Florida.
- We discuss how this (and all the other judging problems at this competition) might have even happened and why it was allowed to stand, why it matters, why overscoring gymnasts isn't actually a kindness, and why there's no public accountability.
Is USAG suddenly beating college gymnastics in the competition accessibility department?
Plus, updates on the race to the 10s record and other ranking changes

NCAA Week 6 Notes

Some important DOs and some very important DON'Ts
A tribute to beam amplitude and those who are not basic
Your feedback on leotard bonus, college gymnastics music mixes, cringey in-arena nonsense, pickle sponsorships, and more
Plus, fantasy gymnastics notes for week 6, and some elite Winter Cup roster news

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

College & Cocktails: Minnesota vs Michigan
10-A-PALOOZA
College & Cocktails: UCLA at Utah
What Happens in the Air, Stays in the Air
NCAA Gymnastics with Vanessa Atler
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE

10-A-PALOOZA Feb 07, 2023

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There was a special guest at the women's national team camp this week. How do we feel about this? And what do we hope was said?
Morgan Hurd discussed her potentially misdiagnosed knee injury in the run up to the Tokyo Olympics.
Bart Deurloo announced his retirement. We pay tribute.

NCAA Week 5

Friday featured the most 10s given out in a single day in college gymnastics in 19 years. Spencer is......going to be fine.
We discuss which 10s might have been the realest, the problem with going stick-blind, and bring Correct or Corrupt to a possible 10 that wasn't.
Plus, feedback on how judges get assigned to meets, how receipts would change everything, the judging of Suni Lee's vault, and when/why handstands became the be-all, end-all of bars
Jessica has some awards of the week, an ode to Jordan Chiles, a score protest to honor, and some ideas for future post-routine celebrations

SURVEY

We want your opinion! Tell us what you think here.

EXTRA CLUB CONTENT

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

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What Happens in the Air, Stays in the Air Jan 31, 2023

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SURVEY

We want your opinion! Tell us what you think here.

EXTRA CLUB CONTENT

The Headlines

Vitaly Marinich is out as the French men's coach. Who could have seen these problems coming?
In a leaked letter, Ellie Black, Kyle Shewfelt, and Rosie MacLennan have called for the resignation of Canadian gymnastics leadership

NCAA Week 4

Oklahoma notched the highest score in the country, and Arkansas and Kentucky both set program records
Trinity Watch: The Race for the 10s Record moved another step forward
From equipment failures to result changes to Correct or Corrupt, the UCLA/Oregon State meet sure was eventful
Plus, a beam rules quiz, a heartfelt, unbiased plea for a judging time clock, the stupidity of gymnastics All-Americans, and some wonderful things we don't talk about enough
Treat Gymnastics Right: This week, we have an issue with knowing basic gymnast face identification as well as unpleasant foot closeups
The FIG's apparent "solidarity with Ukraine" and USAG going Spieth
And finally, your feedback on beam music, the best double pike, pit safety, USAG conflicts of interest, and more

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

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NCAA Gymnastics with Vanessa Atler Jan 24, 2023

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BONUS CONTENT

Week One of College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the video version of the show, join us for live podcasts once a week, get extended and early releases of interviews, and have early access to live show tickets. Please login to your Club Gym Nerd account to listen and/or watch this episode. Not a member? Join here.

Vanessa Atler is Here!

We get her honest takes on what skills are actually pretty easy, what skills...don't look the best, and what skills have impressed her so far this NCAA season: from front aerials to 2 feet, to back handspring fulls, to gainers, and yes...bars elements.
Would she teach someone her old floor routines if they wanted to do a tribute? (Do itttttttt)
The GymCastic NCAA Team Matchmaking Service: We use our scientifically patented, NASA-tested, 8-tier system to match Vanessa to her perfect NCAA team

The News

We discuss Ellie Downie's retirement, how many bone chips is too many bone chips, the newest chapter in the storied tale of Jordan Chiles beam covers, and Madi Dagen understanding the assignment
Plus, NCAA gymnastics having its quarter-season crisis, a dive deep into what actually counts as a stick, and whether what happens out of bounds stays out of bounds
All the gymternet news on Livvy Dunne, Bailey Ferrer, and Li Li's response to the USAG host city controversy

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

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Vanessa Atler TikTok , Instagram
Olivia (Livvy) Dunne interview
Heath Thorpe floor video
Can You Count to 3?
College & Cocktails: Arkansas at Auburn
College & Cocktails: Dial 1-800-Kazakhstan
College Gymnastics Is Back
College & Cocktails: Auburn at Florida
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Sitting in Pits Made of Mattresses
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

Can You Count to 3 Jan 17, 2023

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EXTRA CLUB CONTENT

College Gym Headlines

More 10s! Leanne Wong and Jade Carey both scored two 10.000s this week as we set a record for most 10.000s given out by the second week of the season. Hooray?
We play "Which 10 was the 10iest?" and make the case for which athlete is most likely to score 40.000
Correct or Corrupt: This week, we're looking at some mandatory deductions that very much weren't taken in Florida and reaffirm that "the Nadia standard" for stuck landings isn't a thing
A very important anonymous letter about a TV producer's behavior toward judges
Kiya Johnson's torn Achilles and LSU's Monday comeback performance
Blaming female reporters for the behavior of male fans: A no no
UCLA recorded its highest road score AV (After Val)

Plus...

We learn how to count to 3, flatten the idea of the "Main Guy Who Asks Dumb Questions" in gymnastics commentary, and answer some rule questions about pirouettes, scholarships, and empty swings.

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

College Gymnastics Is Back
Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Sitting in Pits Made of Mattresses
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE

College Gymnastics is BACK Jan 10, 2023

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB CONTENT

College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to to sample even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet. Watch or listen here.

Club Gym Nerd members can watch the video version of the show, join us for live podcasts once a week, get extended and early releases of interviews, get early access to live show tickets and merch discounts. Please login to your Club Gym Nerd account to listen and/or watch this episode. Not a member? Join here.

College Gym Headlines

Debuts! The first week of the season brought college debuts from Morgan Hurd, eMjae Frazier, Kayla DiCello, and the first ever HBCU gymnastics team
10s! Trinity Thomas and Suni Lee got 10s on beam, bringing Trinity just 7 shy of the all-time record. Would her record come with an asterisk?
The Super 16 meet actually happened, and Oklahoma won with one of the highest opening scores ever
While the actual most important Olivia Dunne topic this week was wondering how soon she can get into LSU's bars lineup, we also discuss Sam Peszek's video of people waiting for her
We decide on very firm opinions about the 2023 rules changes after exactly one meet

Plus...

Cal broke into the top 3 in week one with a huge performance
Correct or Corrupt: Judges' scored Jessica Hutchinson 9.850 for this vault
We decide on the best moments of gymnastics, the best opportunities for comedy, and hand down a verdict on the Barbie routine
Big news in the world of coaching changes and Dick Pound jokes
Week 1's Fantasty Gymnastics Report: Who's in the lineup, and who should sit?

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 can watch the podcast being recorded and see some of the gymnastics we discuss, plus get access to all of our exclusive interviews and Behind The Scenes episodes.
Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here.
We have a Ukraine Fundraiser design, all proceeds go to the CARE Ukraine Crisis fund.

RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES

Project K Episode 2
Project K Episode 1
Sitting in Pits Made of Mattresses
Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim

MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE

Nadia : The Movie Dec 29, 2022

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THE NADIA MOVIE

Lies, lies, and more lies! For today's commissioned episode, we watched the 1984 made-for-TV movie Nadia, a Very Highly Extremely Unauthorized biography of Nadia Comaneci, and we seriously just can't with it. We discuss:

Things that definitely 100% happened and aren't lies at all, like Bela Karolyi creepily discovering Nadia at recess
The villain of this tale: Communism
The very important *IMMEDIATE CHOREOGRAPHED FRIENDSHIP DANCE* between Nadia and Teodora
Interrupting the judges in the middle of Tourischeva's floor routine (!)
Anachronistic hair: A deep discussion
Marcia Frederick's stunts are the only watchable part
- The first double pike beam dismount ever competed? Maria Filatova (USSR) 1977
This movie did Teodora Ungureanu dirty
Is this the only gymnastics movie where the stunt work is harder than the real routines they're portraying?
Wait...did they turn Nellie Kim white?
Creating the future: Did Bela reenact some of these scenes later in his career?
Some very sensitive and thoughtful treatment of weight and suicide. Healthy and helpful. Good good.
The moral of the story might be anorexia