GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

83: Danna Durante the University of Georgia's Head Coach

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

University of Georgia head coach, Danna Durante.   This week's guest is Danna Durante (née Danna Lister). She grew up as an elite gymnast in Okla...

82: Cottbus, English Championships & Danusia Francis finally gets a 10 on beam!

19 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In the news, Jessica, Uncle Tim, Lauren Hopkins U.S. editor at The Couch Gymnast chat about: Norah Flatley, the best thing out of Iowa since Chow l...

81: Jenny Hansen

12 Mar 2014

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Jenny Hansen (R) with her coach Randy Lane. Jenny Hansen is here! Follow her on Instagram as you listen this week and you'll be giggling along wit...

80: Marta did commentary for Nastia!

05 Mar 2014

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This week Jessica and Lauren Hopkins from The Couch Gymnast chat about: The 5th annual Nastia Liukin Cup: pink, roses, great level 10s and no tie...

79: Winter Cup

26 Feb 2014

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  In the news, Jessica, Uncle Tim, and Evan Heiter chat about: Screaming women losing their minds at the Winter Cup Anthony Macullum - the JayZ ...

77: Aly Raisman

19 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Miss Aly Raisman, the most decorated American in London and the Olympic champ on floor. She used to be called "my mini-me" by Alicia Sacramone and...

76: Valentine's Day with Svetlana Boginskaya

12 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Svetlana Boginskaya and William Yee tell their love story! Photo from Svetlana Boginskaya on Instagram. Click the photo to link   This week Jessi...

75: Classic Episode with UCLA's Miss Val

05 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

UCLA's six-time NCAA Championship winning coach, Valorie Kondos-Field.Copyright Christy Linder 2014   It's a Classic Episode with UCLA's ballet-danc...

74: Melanie Sinclair & Amaluna Review

01 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

An update on Melanie Sinclair (front) the NCAA star, who's kicking ass as an Amazon in Cirque du Soliel's Amaluna.   First! We present our scient...

73: When is a 10 a 10?

29 Jan 2014

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The Tigress Giantess! We love 5' 9", former elite, current All-American, Sarie Morrison of LSU. In the news, Uncle Tim, Evan, and Jessica chat abou...

72: John Orozco

24 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Gymnast and ninja prodigy, John Orozco   We all know the story of his parents struggle to pay for his gymnastics lessons, his unlikely start in a ...

71: The Chest Position Enforcement Bureau

22 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

    The survey, the survey! Please take our Listener Survey HERE!   In the news, Uncle Tim, Evan Heiter, and Jessica chat about: Kelly G...

70: The 2014 NCAA Season Has Begun!

15 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Cal Bears of University of California Berkeley strut their stuff in their new backless leos on opening weekend.    Uncle Tim, Evan Heiter, an...

69: World Champ Kayla Williams with her Alabama coach Sarah Patterson

08 Jan 2014

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The pride of West Virginia, 2009 World Vault Champion and member of the 2012 Alabama NCAA Championship team, Kayla Williams. We discuss: The ...

68: Most Fascinating People of 2013

02 Jan 2014

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  Uncle Tim, Blythe, and Jessica chat about: Our picks for most fascinating people of 2013. Routines from 2013 that people will still be talking...

67: GymCastic Classic with NCAA & World AA Champ Bridget Sloan

24 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

  It's a Classic episode this week. Back in January we talked to 2009 World All-Around Champion and University of Florida freshman, Bridget Sloan. Sh...

66: GymCastic Classic World Champion Simone Biles

18 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

2013's breakout star, Simone Biles talks to us about competing at the American Cup, her planned upgrades on floor and vault, who she should star in...

65: NCAA Judge Dean Ratliff, Early Recruiting & Saving Temple Men's Gymnastics

13 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Temple University Men's Gymnastics Coach, Fred Turoff (left). NCAA Judge, Dean Ratliff (top). NCAA recruiting expert, Jill Hicks.   An all intervi...

64: Glasgow World Cup and NCAA 2014 Previews

11 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Medalists from the 2013 Glasgow World Cup.L-R Daniel Purvis (GBR), Elizabeth Price (USA), Larisa Iordache (ROU), Oleg Verniaiev (UKR), Vanessa Ferrar...

62: Pavlova to Azerbaijan, Oleg in Stuttgart and The Mexican Open Extravaganza

03 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

      The $10,000 leo awarded to Ukrainian's Angelina Kysla The genius of the Mexican Open marketing and the US juniors, Bailie Key and Laur...

61: Katelyn Ohashi Clears The Air

22 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Katelyn Ohashi. The beautiful art compliments of My Crazy World of Graphics. It's Gym MythBusters: Katelyn Ohashi Edition! This episode is devoted en...

59: Cirque Talent Scout, Supermega Dream Job

12 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it's like to travel around the world finding the best talent for Cirque du Soleil? We sat down with talent scout, Marceline Goldst...

58: Charlotte Drury, Fall Euro Series Meets and NCAA de-commits

04 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Classic Episode: Tim Daggett

28 Oct 2013

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Tim Daggett, Olympic Champion and NBC commentator. In this classic episode we bring you our full interview with Olympic gold medalist and longtime N...

Episode 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics

21 Oct 2013

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Episode 55: Worlds Wrap Up and Ferlito Gate

15 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross and Simone Biles at the 2013 World Championships courtesy of My Crazy World of Graphics[/caption] This week, British Olym...

Episode 54: Event Finals Recap from 2013 World Championships

06 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53: All Around Finals Recap from Antwerp World Championships

03 Oct 2013

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Episode 52: Prelims Recap from Worlds in Antwerp

01 Oct 2013

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The second edition of our coverage direct from Worlds! Blythe, The Couch Gymnast's, Beatrice Gheorghisor and a full gymnerd guest-posse discuss the...

Episode 51: Podium Training Report From Antwerp

28 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Blythe reports in from the World Championships in Antwerp. She's watched workouts in the training hall and podium training. We talk about new skill ...

Episode 50: 2013 Worlds Preview

23 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49: Booth on The Alexandrov Interview

14 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What the Rodionekno conflict with Alexandrov reveals about the true state of Russian gymnastics

Episode 48: Kyla Ross

08 Sep 2013

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Kyla Ross and her mom Kiana re lipstick, mental blocks, amanars and staying amateure

Episode 47: Justen Millerbernd

01 Sep 2013

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Justen on adult women dominating US tumbling, recruiting Memmel and Kalon's accident

Episode 46: Russian Cup and Gabby on DWTS?

26 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Full results and speculation on the Russian Cup, Grishina and is Gabby doing DWTS?

Episode 45: Reporting in from Championships

18 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Spanny, Lauren and Scott Bregman are all here to talk about the US National Championships

Episode 44: Championships Preview and Pan Am Report

11 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Hopkins from The Couch Gymnast joins us for a detailed preview of nationals

Episode 43: LGBT Gymnastics Panel

04 Aug 2013

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The first ever panel on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in gymnastics with straight ally Alicia Sacramone

Episode 42: 2013 Secret US Classic

28 Jul 2013

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Scott Bregman from USAG and Lauren Hopkins from The Couch Gymnast on the Chicago Classic

Episode 41: Laurie Hernandez and Coach Maggie Haney

21 Jul 2013

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European Youth Olympic Festial, US Men's National Qualifier, Secret Classic Preview, Laurie "Baby Shakira" Hernandez

Episode 40: Stacey Ervin

14 Jul 2013

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The super tumbler from Michigan, World University Games and Rhythmic shakedown

Episode 39: Victoria Moors

30 Jun 2013

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The emerging leader of the Canadian team and only the second woman ever to compete a double twisting double layout

Episode 37: Julie Zetlin

16 Jun 2013

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Everything you ever wanted to know about rhythmic gymnastics but were afraid to ask with Olympian Julie Zetlin

Episode 36: Maddy Curley and Brooke Buffington

10 Jun 2013

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Stick It star, Maddy and writing partner Brooke, tell us about their new movie Chalk It Up

Episode 35: Jake Dalton

26 May 2013

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Olympian, American Cup Champion, Oklahoma Sooner and Entrepreneur Jake Dalton

Episode 34: Rick McCharles

19 May 2013

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Coach, former Brevet judge, FIG clinician and blogging pioneer Rick McCharles

Episode 33: Simone Biles with her coaches

12 May 2013

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Simone Biles and her coaches discuss upgrades, camp and team double trouble

Episode 32: Sam Mikulak

05 May 2013

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Olympic vault finalist, two time NCAA Champion Sam Mikulak

Episode 31: Elise Ray

29 Apr 2013

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Olympic medalist, bars innovator, coach, Cirque acrobat, US and NCAA Champion Elise Ray

Episode 30: Women's NCAA and European Championships

23 Apr 2013

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Blythe reports on Moscow's European Championships. Uncle Tim and Jessica return from Los Angeles to report on the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship...

Episode 29: Vanessa Zamarripa and Danusia Francis

14 Apr 2013

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NCAA's number one ranked all-arounder Zamarripa and British beauty Francis of UCLA

Episode 28: Kristen Maloney

07 Apr 2013

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2x US national champ, Olympic medalist and Iowa State coach Kristen Maloney

Episode 27: Tricia Woo

31 Mar 2013

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Nebraska star Tricia Woo on greiving after retirment and finding happiness upside down as a Cirque du Soliel artist

Episode 26.5: BREAKING NEWS

29 Mar 2013

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EXCLUSIVE Jenny Hansen, Casey Jo Magee and Anna Li with breaking news

Episode 26: Ivana Hong

24 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Stanford sophmore and 2007 World Champion, Ivana Hong, drunken gymnastics mistakes, Jesolo, Cottbus, French and GB Nationals, NCAA Conference meets.

Episode 25: Fan Ye

17 Mar 2013

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2003 Beam World Champ from China Fan Ye, French International, Florida at Utah scoring debaucle and show off gymnastics gone bad

Episode 24: Sho Nakamori and Justin Spring post match play meet

10 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with renaissance gymnast Sho Nakamori, Justin Spring debriefs us after the first match-play meet, and Stress Urinary Incontinence (AKA, peei...

Episode 22: Beth Tweddle

24 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Win an Olympic gymnastics medal at age 27? No problem

Episode 21: Kyle Shewfelt

17 Feb 2013

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2004 Olympic FX Champion Kyle Shewfelt

Episode 20: Jenni Pinches

10 Feb 2013

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2012 British Olympian Jenni Pinches

Episode 19: Andreea Raducan

03 Feb 2013

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Stripped of her gold for taking a banned substance, 2000 Olympic All Around Champ Andreea Raducan talks about Sydney

Episode 18: Bridget Sloan

27 Jan 2013

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Bridget Sloan and Beyond the Routine recap

Episode 17: Growing Up At Round Lake

19 Jan 2013

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Growing up at Round Lake

Episode 16: Elizabeth Price

12 Jan 2013

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Interview with Elizabeth Price, guest host Samantha Peszek and week one of NCAA season

Episode 15: Little Girls in Pretty Boxes author Joan Ryan

06 Jan 2013

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Interview with Joan Ryan author of controversial expose on elite gymnastics, Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Episode 14: Award Show

29 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

bests, worsts, favorite, atrocities, gym-crimes and our wishlist for 2013

Episode 13: Justin Spring

16 Dec 2012

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Veronin Cup, Florica Leonida, AAU, fantasy gym acro combos and Illinois coach Justin Spring

Episode 12: Miss Val Part Two

08 Dec 2012

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Stuttgart and Glasgow World Cups, YMCA, fantasy beam combos and UCLA's Miss Val part 2

Episode 11: Miss Val

01 Dec 2012

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European fall series meets, Mexican Gala, Sokol's, fantasy bar combo's and UCLA's Miss Val

Episode 10: Greg Marsden

18 Nov 2012

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Asian Games, NCAA signings, proposed deductions for artistry in the 2013 code, history of modern gymnastics and Greg Marsden

Episode 9: Chellsie Memmel

11 Nov 2012

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Swiss Cup, FIG presidential candidate proposals and a candid Chellsie Memmel

Episode 8: Jermaine Browne and Jill Hicks

04 Nov 2012

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kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions artistic director and Fierce Five chaperone and NCAA coach give us the deets

Episode 6: Jonathan X-Games Horton

18 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Changes in the vault code, Horton interview and gymnastics portrayal in the media.

Episode 5: Growing Up WOGA

12 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Taylor on being part of the greatest US elite program in history at WOGA. Uncle Tim's six-year-old buddy reviews Shawn Johnson on Dancing with...

Episode 4: Louis Smith Interivew, Spanny's Athlete Oath, Men's Gymnastics

05 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with GB's Louis Smith about being on the show Strictly Come Dancing, pressure, role models, his famous pommel horse photo shoot, style and R...

Episode 3: Alexandrov Out, Fashion in the Code, Anna Li Interview

28 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Russia fires Alexandrov, Shawn is worth the most money, the new code of points addresses fashion, Anna Li on her neck injury and ugly tour costumes. V...

Episode 2: Age of Olympians Increases and Tim Daggett on Kindness and The Code

20 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese nationals, missed opportunities on the kellogg's tour, a new gymnastics routine app, and the FIG's post-Olympic and part two of the Tim Dagget...

Episode 1: Kellogg's Tour Review and Tim Daggett Takes On The Haters

14 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Injuries on tour, Russians vacation-training in Spain, Kellogg's tour review, Chris Brown with Fierce Five at VMA's, interview with Olympic gold medal...