GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52: Prelims Recap from Worlds in Antwerp
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Kyla Ross and her mom Kiana re lipstick, mental blocks, amanars and staying amateure
Episode 47: Justen Millerbernd
01 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
European Youth Olympic Festial, US Men's National Qualifier, Secret Classic Preview, Laurie "Baby Shakira" Hernandez
Episode 40: Stacey Ervin
14 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The super tumbler from Michigan, World University Games and Rhythmic shakedown
Episode 39: Victoria Moors
30 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Stick It star, Maddy and writing partner Brooke, tell us about their new movie Chalk It Up
Episode 35: Jake Dalton
26 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Olympian, American Cup Champion, Oklahoma Sooner and Entrepreneur Jake Dalton
Episode 34: Rick McCharles
19 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Coach, former Brevet judge, FIG clinician and blogging pioneer Rick McCharles
Episode 33: Simone Biles with her coaches
12 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Biles and her coaches discuss upgrades, camp and team double trouble
Episode 32: Sam Mikulak
05 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic vault finalist, two time NCAA Champion Sam Mikulak
Episode 31: Elise Ray
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic medalist, bars innovator, coach, Cirque acrobat, US and NCAA Champion Elise Ray
Episode 30: Women's NCAA and European Championships
23 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
NCAA's number one ranked all-arounder Zamarripa and British beauty Francis of UCLA
Episode 28: Kristen Maloney
07 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
2x US national champ, Olympic medalist and Iowa State coach Kristen Maloney
Episode 27: Tricia Woo
31 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
2004 Olympic FX Champion Kyle Shewfelt
Episode 20: Jenni Pinches
10 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
2012 British Olympian Jenni Pinches
Episode 19: Andreea Raducan
03 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Sloan and Beyond the Routine recap
Episode 17: Growing Up At Round Lake
19 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up at Round Lake
Episode 16: Elizabeth Price
12 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Veronin Cup, Florica Leonida, AAU, fantasy gym acro combos and Illinois coach Justin Spring
Episode 12: Miss Val Part Two
08 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Stuttgart and Glasgow World Cups, YMCA, fantasy beam combos and UCLA's Miss Val part 2
Episode 11: Miss Val
01 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
European fall series meets, Mexican Gala, Sokol's, fantasy bar combo's and UCLA's Miss Val
Episode 10: Greg Marsden
18 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Swiss Cup, FIG presidential candidate proposals and a candid Chellsie Memmel
Episode 8: Jermaine Browne and Jill Hicks
04 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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...