Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches
Episodes
How to Make the Most of Practice: The Importance of Efficiency for Cheer Teams
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason emphasizes the importance of attending practice consistently and how it truly makes a difference. The question of the week is ab...
Understanding Cheer Parents: Key Differences in Working with Dads vs. Moms
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason tells Brittany about the differences between working with dads versus working with moms. Jason and Brittany talk about the annou...
Does Missing a Season of Flying or Basing Set Athletes Back? My Thoughts on Skill Progression. Plus, A Tribute to Beth Hendricks Mundell
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany extend their condolences to Beth Hendricks Mundell’s family, and gym, Rockstar Arizona, after her recent passing....
Is "The Dark Side of Cheer" Fair to the Cheer Industry? My Reaction to HBO’s Documentary
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany give their thoughts on the HBO Real Sports episode, "The Dark Side of Cheer," where HBO explores sexual a...
What Cheer Parents Need to Know About Closed Practices: My Perspective on the Pros and Cons
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore talk about the current events in the industry. The Cheerleading Worlds has added three new divisions,...
From Varsity Buyout to Industry Comeback: Tammy Van Vleet’s Story of Resilience in Cheer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Tammy Van Vleet, owner of The Spirit Network. Tammy talks about how she first got started in the Allstar chee...
What Every Cheer Coach Needs to Know About Industry Change: A Conversation with Jeff Miller
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason interviews Jeff Miller the Executive Director of the NACCC. The NACCC (North American Cheer Coaches Congress) has made a come ba...
What Sets Top Gun Apart from the Rest? Victor Rosario on Leading One of Cheer’s Most Iconic Gyms
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Victor Rosario, owner of the World Champion Top Gun Allstars. They talk about how Top Gun got started, and th...
From Navarro to Netflix: Monica Aldama Talks Cheerleading, Fame, and Leadership
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Click Here To Buy Monica's New Book Full Out on Amazon- Full Out In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Monica Aldama, head cheerleading coach of th...
Is The Summit’s Reign Over? Heidi Weber on How the All-Star Worlds Is Set to Compete
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Heidi Weber, the Executive Director of Operations for the Allstar Worlds about their new championship event. ...
Breaking Down Varsity’s New Scoring System: What Parents and Athletes Need to Know
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason explains his initials thoughts on the release of the new Varsity scoring system. Jason also wonders if the industry will ever tr...
Understanding Cheer Tryouts: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About Placement Decisions
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore talk all about tryouts, evaluations, and team placements. Jason tells Brittany about the mistakes he ...
Is The Summit Really the Ultimate Cheer Experience? Our Unfiltered Take
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany recap end-of-season events including The Summit, Regional Summit, The Pinnacle and the All-Star Worlds. They talk a...
Keeping Cheer Athletes Safe in the Digital Age: Safety Tips Every Parent and Coach Needs to Know, with Dan Cotton
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason talks with special guest Dan Cotton, owner of Oregon Dream Teams, and police officer, about how parents can help make their athl...
What Really Happens in the Warm-Up Room: The Unspoken Tensions of All-Star Cheer
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany talk about American's first live event in Myrtle Beach and the nuances of two-day live events versus pre-recorded v...
The Cheer Q&A Episode: Advice and Answers for Cheerleaders, Coaches, and Parents
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany take questions from CheerMad.com, Instagram and Facebook and answer them all. This is a really fun episode, definit...
The Controversial Topic of Abuse in Allstar Cheer: Why Silence Isn’t an Option
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany react to #CEAisOver, and give their opinion on abuse in the industry. The CheerMad.com question of the day comes fr...
How to Create a Clean Cheer Routine: Practical Tips to Polish Your Performance
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany talk about having to quarantine the gym after a COVID outbreak happened within the program. They also talk about Va...
Mastering the Allstar Cheer Scoresheet: How to Use The Judge's Feedback to Improve Your Team’s Performance
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason shares with Brittany how the gym is adjusting to NCA flipping to a virtual event, and Brittany is also interested in what coache...
Virtual Cheer Competitions: Are They the Future? My Thoughts After Our First Try
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason and Brittany talk about their experience with the program's first virtual event, and how Jason felt when he heard that NCA All-S...
Is a 2021 All-Star Cheer Season Really Safe? Addressing the Controversy
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason sits down with Cheer Mom, Brittany Moore, and talk about what all-star cheer looks like in the midst of a pandemic. Support thi...
Cheer Mom Perspective: Brittany Moore Asks the Tough Questions About All-Star Cheer
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason sits down with one of his cheer moms, Brittany, and they have a candid conversation about cheer, the industry, if allstar cheer ...
Hard Truths in Cheerleading: My Stories of Embarrassment, Frustration, and Unpaid Hours
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins shares stories about making other gym owners mad at him, the most embarrassed he's been as a cheer coach and working for...
A Life-Changing Day: Welcoming My Daughter Joie Into the World
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins tells the story about the day his daughter Joie was born Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
How Tryout Season Impacts All-Star Cheer Gyms and Athletes: The Pressure Explained
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins lets us know why tryouts are the most stressful time of the year and also tells parents to stop fueling the fire when it...
The Impact of the George Floyd Tragedy: My Personal Story as a Black American
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Jason Larkins shares his thoughts on Mr. Floyd’s death, the ensuing riots and his personal experience and per...
Why the University of Kentucky Cheer Coach’s Firing Is Sending Shockwaves Through The Cheer Industry
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In response to the unfortunate news about the University of Kentucky and their cheer squad, Jason Larkins decided to express to Jomo and the UK cheerl...
Is Banning Youth Teams from The Summit the Right Move for AllStar Cheerleading?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason gives his opinion on The Summit's announcement that The Summit will only be offering bids to jr and sr teams, and no longer yout...
10 Unforgettable Moments from the World Championships and Summit Nationals
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jason Larkins takes you on a trip down memory lane and tells stories about his favorite moments from Cheerleading Worlds and The Summi...
Should Senior Cheerleaders Get an Extra Year of Eligibility After 2020’s Canceled Worlds?
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Larkins reacts to the letter that Top Gun All-Stars sent to the USASF and their request that they allow seniors an additional year of cheerleadi...
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches (Trailer)
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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