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.
Episodes
2026 Worlds Preview Part 2: Andrade, Melnikova & China's Beam Powerhouse
Part two of our Rotterdam World Championships preview, subdivisions 6 through 10. We're living in the age of Rebeca Andrade and Angelina Melnikova, so what history is on the line for two of the most decorated gymnasts ever? We size up breakout star Elena Colas and France, Great Britain on the team-final bubble, a veteran Netherlands team on home soil, Russia (competing as AIN), Canada, Spain and B
SafeSport Bans McKayla Maroney's Former Coach, Florida Cuts Three Gymnasts and Russia's Visa Countdown
SafeSport has made Artur Akopyan, McKayla Maroney's former coach, permanently ineligible and suspended Galina Marinova for a year. Florida has removed Skylar Draser, Ly Bui and Lily Bruce from its roster. And days before Worlds, Russia still doesn't have its visas. Jessica and Spencer break it all down as they pack for Rotterdam. This teaser is just the beginning. The full episode continues for Cl
2026 Worlds Preview Part 1: Team USA, Kaylia Nemour & Japan's Medal Threat
Part one of our Rotterdam World Championships preview, subdivision by subdivision. Are the U.S. women the team favorites after seven straight world titles, and what counts as a successful Worlds for Skye Blakely, Hezly Rivera, Claire Pease, Reese Esponda and Charleigh Bullock? We size up Japan's first real shot at a team medal in 60 years with Aiko Sugihara and breakout star Misa Nishiyama, ask wh
We Have a Worlds Team: Skye, Charleigh, Reese, Claire & Hezly
The 2026 U.S. women's World Championships team is set: Skye Blakely, Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Claire Pease and Hezly Rivera, with Dulcy Caylor as traveling alternate and Jade Carey as non-traveling alternate. Fresh off Day Two of World Team Trials in Tennessee, Jessica and Spencer break down why the five is the team, debate Jade's Cheng and the alternate decision, and run a lightning roun
World Team Trials Day One: Pease & Bullock Lock Worlds Spots
Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock are going to Worlds! Reporting from Tennessee, we break down Day One of the 2026 U.S. Women's World Team Trials: Pease's upgrades, Bullock's crucial bars performance, Hezly Rivera's recovery after two bars falls, Skye Blakely's standout day, and what happens next for Jade Carey, Reese Esponda and the three remaining team spots. This teaser is just the beginning.
Who Makes the U.S. World Team? Selection Camp Preview & World Team Updates
We preview the 2026 U.S. World Team Selection Camp, including the automatic qualification race, t; catch up on Worlds withdrawals, new team announcements and Asian Games. Then we dive into your feedback and questions about spironolactone and drug testing, a Tokyo Olympics rewatch, GymCastic lore, potential shortage of U.S. Brevet judges and more Want to win a full commissioned episode? Enter our
How to Accidentally Lose a Medal at Worlds: A Rules Deep Dive, Plus Szombathely
We predict the future! It's our annual pre-Worlds rules review, where we tell you exactly what kind of accidental gymnastics shenanigans might cost someone a medal. Plus, Flavia Saraiva is somehow the Szombathely BARS champion, Dulcy Caylor wins floor, Rebeca Andrade returns on beam, and we examine the World Cup of "does anyone actually know what a layout vault is?" WIN A FULL COMMISSION The only
SafeSport Bans, Investigations & an Interview with the New CEO
SafeSport permanently banned Al Fong and Armine Barutyan-Fong; Arthur Akopian and Galina Marinova are facing yet another investigation; plus World Championships roster shockers and federation drama heading into Rotterdam. We also sit down with new U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO and Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley to discuss regaining trust, data privacy, case timelines, reporting, r
Adult Gymnastics Revolution with Andrew Chupp
Andrew Chupp — coach, queer adult gymnast, creator and joy distributor — joins us to talk about making gymnastics your own. From Britney Spears floor choreography to competing on beam, Andrew shares how returning to the sport brought him community and creative freedom. You pick the topic. We make the episode. Our Full Episode Commission Raffle is the ONLY way to commission a full GymCastic episode
The History of the Gymnastics Gossip Message Board (GGMB)
The good, the bad and the BARTA of it all - Before social media, there was GGMB—the Gymnastics Gossip Message Board. We revisit the influential, informative, bizarre and sometimes deeply toxic message board that helped shape the early gymternet—and GymCastic itself. Plus, the developing Rich Stenger/Cal gymnastics Instagram story, Suni Lee's stolen bronze bust is recovered, we fix Claire Pease's f
Flashdance: Welding, Wigs and The Gayest Welding Burlesque Bar (COMMISSIONED)
The GymCastic Movie Club takes on FLASHDANCE—the runaway 1983 hit that is essentially a collection of MTV music videos held together by sparks, leg warmers and vibes. Thank you, Rose for commissioning this episode. We discuss the stunt wigs, the film's gymnastics influence, and the gayest welder's burlesque bar in Pittsburgh. Alex's complete lack of ballet training and the legendary final auditio
The Robbery & The Ongoing Romanian Soap Opera: European Championships 2026
How "Russia" reclaimed its title to become European champion. We break down Angelina Melnikova's return, the Russian visa drama, Sabrina Voinea's D-score inquiry saga, a controversial beam-final robbery and what these results mean for the upcoming World Championships. GYMCASTIC LIVE REPLAY Watch our U.S. Championships live show with surprise guest Shannon Miller. Replay tickets: https://gymcastic
Back from U.S. Championships: Hezly Rivera, Fred Richard & Worlds Teams
We're back from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships! Hezly Rivera is a two-time national all-around champion, Fred Richard won the men's title, the U.S. men's World Championships team is set, and we have plenty to say about the women's road to Worlds and those domestic execution scores. Plus, Shannon Miller surprised us at our Phoenix live show, Euros began with breaking news, and Suni Lee, Shi
Men's Final from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships
The men's national champion has been crowned and more from women's at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here) Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS
Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships
The scoes were crazy during women'sn day one at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here) Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTU
2026 U.S. Championships Preview
It's elite national championships week. Let's break it down. Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A podcasts all week and complete members-only archive. GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Times are Phoenix local time/Pacific. Podcast times are estimates. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING Watch on FlipNow.TV; ou
2026 U.S. Championships Podium Training Report
Let's dissect every moment from podium training at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-training Q&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Join Club Gym Nerd for the full, ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS GET IN
Ellie Black's Historic Double + World-Elites-Go-to-College Fantasy Draft
ON SALE NOW: GymCastic LIVE at U.S. Championships in Phoenix WHEN: Sunday, Aug 9th after the women's final podium ceremony at 6pm-ish WHERE: Streaming online or Phoenix, AZ WHAT: It's the post-meet after party (with a bar and snacks). We will discuss the meet immediately after it happens—and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. HOW: Tickets on sale now. Club Gym Nerd members ge
2026 U.S. Classic Debrief: Esponda, Ohashi's Next Move and the Worlds Picture
HEADLINES Nadia Comăneci says Ana Barbosu's legal fees in the fight to retain her Paris 2024 bronze medal will be covered. U.S. CLASSIC MORNING-AFTER COFFEE KLATSCH Reese Esponda Wins the U.S. Classic All-Around Esponda improved her top all-around score by nearly a full point, finished almost a point ahead of Jade Carey and entered the conversation for a World Championships team spot. Full U.S
Behind the Scenes: U.S. Classic 2026 Meet Report, Reese Esponda Wins, Ohashi Returns & Skye Blakely Shines
Our immediate reactions right after the meet! Everything from the 2026 U.S. Classic, including Reese Esponda's all-around victory, Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite competition, Skye Blakely's event titles, Jade Carey's upgrades, Nationals qualification, the biggest breakout performances, and historic gay TV moment. We also discuss NBC's broadcast, routine construction, Nationals qualifying proc
Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments
Recorded immediately after Senior Women's podium training at the U.S. Classic. Suni Lee officially announced her comeback documentary, Katelyn Ohashi unveiled upgrades ahead of the U.S. Classic, Jade Carey looked every bit the World Team favorite, and Spencer and Jessica break down everything they saw during senior women's podium training. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, hot mic moments, start va
US Classic Preview: Katelyn Ohashi, Skye Blakely & Qatar is Shopping For Gymnasts
Hear from the Ohashi and Skye themselves while we preview the 2026 U.S. Classic and break down every major storyline heading into one of the most important meets of the elite season. This week we discuss: • Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite gymnastics at age 29 and what she needs to qualify for U.S. Championships • Skye Blakely's first elite all-around competition since 2024 • Jade Carey's return a
Becky Downie: Paris, Trauma, Fibroids & Changing British Gymnastics
Three-time Olympian Becky Downie is here and opens up about the difficult years between Tokyo and Paris, why she never officially retired after the Olympics, recovering from multiple surgeries and two Achilles ruptures, competing without a permanent gym or coach, and why she believes British Gymnastics has finally begun to change. We also discuss the future of uneven bars, athlete autonomy, trauma
The History of Italian Gymnastics: From Circus Acrobatics to Olympic Champions
The History of Italian Gymnastics traces the remarkable rise of one of the world's most successful gymnastics nations—from Italy's early Olympic champions and circus acrobatics roots to the Vanessa Ferrari revolution and today's powerhouse led by Alice D'Amato and Manila Esposito. We explore the forgotten pioneers, iconic eponymous skills, the dominance of Jury Chechi on rings, the 2019 breakthrou
Behind The Scenes: Ohashi Is Back!
Welcome to Behind the Scenes! Every Friday, Club Gym Nerd members join us live for our unfiltered Q&A, breaking gymnastics news, behind-the-scenes stories, hot takes, and all the conversations that don't fit into the main show. This public episode is just a preview—the full conversation continues after 37:07 with our extended discussion, listener questions, NCAA rule changes, Asian Championships,
Rebeca Andrade Returns, Pan Am Championships & World Qualifiers
Rebeca Andrade is back—and people are confused...did she come out with her girlfriend or not? We break down Andrade's long-awaited return at the 2026 Pan American Championships, Claire Pease's all-around title, the controversial one-point vault run deduction that cost Charleigh Bullock gold, and why the mixed MAG/WAG competition format deserves a bigger stage. We also discuss the latest U.S. team
The Pantheon of Gymnastics: The Greatest Routines of All Time (COMMISSION)
What are the greatest gymnastics routines ever performed? This commissioned episode takes on an impossible challenge: building the Pantheon of Gymnastics. Jessica and Spencer debate the most iconic vaults, bars routines, beam masterpieces, and floor exercises across every era—from Olesia Dudnik, Yang Bo, and Kim Gwang Suk to Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, Kaylia Nemour, and Sunisa Lee. Along the wa
Elite Summer 2026: The New World Order
Elite summer is officially here and GymCastic is breaking down the state of the art in gymnastics heading into the 2026 season. We discuss Simone Biles revealing she "almost died," Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos' emotional return to competition in France, and the gymnasts currently setting the global standard on vault, bars, beam and floor. From Kaylia Nemour's historic bars work to Hezly Rivera lead
The Rivalries We Never Got: How to Fix Gymnastics
Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade are two of the greatest gymnasts in history. Yet they competed against each other just five times in nine years! In this episode, we tackle what may be gymnastics' biggest structural problem: the world's best athletes rarely get the chance to face each other. We propose a complete overhaul of the competition system, including world rankings, federation-free qualific
Behind The Scenes: Spy Databases, Georgia's Power Move, Konnor McClain's Health Warning
BONUS Welcome to Behind The Scenes: Secrets of The Podcast We are enjoying a well earned break this week. But we'd never leave you without the news. Here is a little bonus of our weekly Q&A show for Club Gym Nerd members, where we answer your questions live. To listen or watch the full episode login here. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favori
Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Oldham on Gymnastics Politics, Spies & Athlete Welfare
Olympic bronze medalist Sam Oldham joins Jessica for a conversation about his personal Japanese Gymnastics Spy, mental health, ADHD, grace and letting coaches learn rather than be cancelled, sports science failures, NCAA gymnastics, and life after the 2012 Summer Olympics. From injury prevention and athlete autonomy to judging politics and storytelling in gymnastics media, this episode dives deep
NCAA Stars Who Could Go Elite? Plus Bărbosu Suspended, Belarus Returns & Acro's Olympic Problem
Ana Bărbosu has been provisionally suspended for whereabouts violations, the IOC has cleared Belarus restrictions, and USA Gymnastics is disputing claims from fired men's program manager Lisa Mendel. Plus: could NCAA stars like Selena Harris-Miranda, Avery Neff, Anna Roberts, and Nikki Smith make the leap to elite? We draft our dream NCAA-to-elite teams and answer a mini-commission on acro's Olymp
Jade Carey Comeback, NCAA Transfers & Worlds Qualification Explained
GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell - Watch the Trailer HERE Replay tickets available → Get tickets here Olympic champion Jade Carey is officially BACK, Jordyn Wieber steps away from coaching, and the NCAA transfer portal is chaos. Meanwhile, Algeria makes history, Japan's team selection system is already causing stress, and the road to World Championships just got way more complicated. We br
Behind The Scenes: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened
The weekly Q&A episode where we answer your questions and talk about what's it's like to do this for a living. This Behind the Scenes episode dives into everything we couldn't fully unpack on the main feed — from major NCAA coaching shakeups and transfer portal chaos, ranking debates, and the questions everyone's asking but no one is answering clearly. We're breaking down: The latest coaching m
LIVE from NCAA Team Finals 2026
Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We recored this episode live immediatly following Team Finals between Oklahoma, LSU, Florida and Minnesota at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth. Scores and watch links. Members watched the recording live and asked questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). GymCast
Live from NCAA Championship: Minnesota Breakthrough, Faith Torres Wins AA, Jordan Chiles Strikes Back
Minnesota forced the favorites to hit and made the NCAA team final, Oklahoma looked like the clear title favorite, Faith Torres won the all-around, and Jordan Chiles finished her NCAA career with another floor title. We break down both semifinals, the event champions, the teams moving on, and the biggest judging and podium storylines from Fort Worth. Then in the members-only Behind The Scenes port
NCAA Championships Preview: Can Florida Deliver? Oklahoma Dominance or Curse Breaking Season
GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell at NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in person and streaming tickets are limited → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Etsy Witch & Breaking the Curse 00:36 – Live Show Announcement + ChaeCampbell Guest 02:17 – Headlines: Fisk Documentary + HBCU Impact 02:55 – Black Monday Coaching Updates (BYU, Utah, MSU) 04:48 – Kerri Strug Biopic Drama + Casting F
Sticks Aren't Contagious, But Upsets Are: Minnesota In, Utah Out
Minnesota shocks the field, Utah misses nationals, and Oklahoma reveals its final boss mode. We break down every NCAA Regional—upsets, judging drama, coaching shakeups, and the real reason sticks aren't contagious. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — tickets are limited → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Are Sticks Contagious? The Data Says No 00:19 – NCAA Championship Teams Se
College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026
Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We'll start around 7pm PT after the Florida, Georgia, Cal, MSU Regional Final at Arizona (full schedule and links here) with a very special guest, Reema Zakharia! This is the weekly Q&A show, where we answer your questions live. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (i
Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club
The judges association continues to block attempts at transparency and accountability. Florida, UCLA, Utah, LSU, Oklahoma and the rest of the NCAA field are heading into Regionals with huge questions around judging, qualification, and who can actually make nationals. We discuss the latest judging response, preview the biggest Regionals debates, and interview Ireland's Emma Slevin about NCAA, elite
Judge Breaks Silence: "There's no real accountability system"
"They're guessing." A judge reveals what's really happening behind NCAA gymnastics scoring — plus a brutal Regionals draw (UCLA, Utah & Alabama in the same bracket). LIVE SHOW – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) Limited tickets: Get tickets THIS EPISODE: Conference Champions crowned Regionals draw winners and losers Judging controversy explained Perfect 10 watch and Gym Slam race Favorite Moments f
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 11
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 12 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 12 Lineups lock on Friday, March 20 at 10:45am PT 00:00 Intro 00:58:22 Roster Bargains 01:16 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:26 Roster Bargain
Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht's First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
British Gymnastics has suspended its trampoline high performance program amid athlete safety concerns—Jessica sat down with new USA Gymnastics President Kyle Albrecht to talk about athlete safety, the future of the sport, and the GAGE suspension. HEADLINES British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline High Performance Program GYMTERNET NEWS Iowa State gymnastics alumni start raising money to try to re
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 10
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 11 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 11 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 12 at 3:15pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:38:28 Roster Bargains 00:52:19 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:43 Ros
China Dominates the New Mixed Team Format + USAG Pulls Out of World Cups
China wins the first-ever Mixed Team American Cup using the new LA28 Olympic format—and the result might reveal a major flaw in the event design. We break down how the three-round elimination format worked, why some teams advanced despite falls, and what strategies teams used when choosing apparatus. Plus, data analyst and figure skating official Dr. Elliot Schwartz joins the show to explain the
College & Cocktails: UCLA at Stanford Pre-American Cup
Live from Vegas: Team Bronze Reunion Meet starring Ana Barbosa and Jordan Chiles. And notes from American Cup podium training. Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! It's UCLA at Stanford (2pm PT on ACC+ scores here): See you after the meet around 4:00 PT for a group debrief and American Cup Preview from Jessica who is at the meet. Here's how to ask questions live. Full season
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 9
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 10 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 10 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 05 at 1:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:39:10 Roster Bargains 00:57:25 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:52 Ros
Why USAG Finally Pulled The Plug on GAGE, We Answer Your Letters
In an unprecedented move, USA Gymnastics has terminated GAGE's membership. We break down the letter sent to parents, the revolving door of suspended "owners", and what this means for the elite athletes caught in the middle. A preivew of the new Mixed Team format at the American Cup, discuss if the US is violating the Olympic Charter, and celebrate Stanford joining the 198 club in spectacular fashi
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 8
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 9 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 9 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 27 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:51:10 Roster Bargains 01:07 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:03 Roster
2026 Elite Season Begins!
Morgan Price makes history again with the first-ever perfect 10 for Arkansas! Another coaching suspension at GAGE, Simone Biles' advice to Winter Olympians, and the start of the 2026 Elite season. From Nemour's new skill in Cottbus to Hezly Rivera's dominant Winter Cup performance, we've got your full gymnastics elite and NCAA update. HEADLINES Simone Biles went to the Winter Olympics to cheer o
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 7
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 8 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 8 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 20 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 01:05 Roster Bargains 01:26 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:13 Roster Bar
What Gymnastics Should Learn (and Not Learn) From Figure Skating
The Iowa State season cancellation mystery finally has an answer—at least from the administration. We dive into the internal conflicts, the AD's letter to families, and why the "safety" claims don't add up. Plus, we compare the Winter Olympics to gymnastics: what should we steal from Figure Skating's judging and NCAA updates HEADLINES Major Update on the Iowa State Season cancellation. Read the l
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 6
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 7 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 7 Lineups lock at noon on Wednesday, February 11 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:35:08 Roster Bargains 00:58:23 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:22 R
Iowa State Cancels the Season — Plus Risa Perez on What College Gymnasts Endure
Iowa State just cancelled the rest of its season!? We discuss the implications of this. Plus our interview with former Oregon State gymnast, Risa Perez on her college career, her switch from ASU (where the coach would be fired soon after) to Oregon State, and her TikTok about her college experience that gained lots of attention. HEADLINES Iowa State announced it's cancelling the rest of the seas
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 5
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 6 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 6 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 6 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 0:36:16 Roster Bargains 01:01 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:32 Roster Ba
Will Jordan Get Her Medal Back? | Swiss Court Sends Chiles Case Back to CAS
Will Jordan Chiles get her Olympic bronze medal back? The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has sent the Paris floor final dispute back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport — we read the legal tea leaves because the details matter. In this episode, we break down exactly what went wrong in Paris, why the Swiss court ruled the way it did, and what clues in the decision suggest about what could happen nex
2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 4
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 5 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 5 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, January 29 at 02:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:36:01 Roster Bargains 00:59:26 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:05 Ro
Minnesota
The age falsification database is live—and it confirms what many suspected: this wasn't isolated, it was systemic. We break down what the data shows, why it matters, and how it reshapes gymnastics history. Plus, gymnasts speak out amid civil rights concerns, Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the #1 ranking, LSU breaks 198, and we unpack the most controversial judging moments of Week 4—including bars-
Highlights Cut of College & Cocktails: Brunch And A Show - UCLA at MSU
What is the crazy tape job, why didn't Jordan Chiles get the same score as last week on VT? We dig into lineup choices, judging inconsistencies, and the performances that actually mattered (not just the scores that flashed on screen). What does this result say about UCLA's trajectory? Where does Michigan State stand right now? And which moments raised bigger season-long questions? Then, for Club G
Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 3 - 2026
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 4 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 4 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, January 23 at 02:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:31:01 Roster Bargains 00:55:11 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:17 Rost
Heated Rivalry, But Make It Gymnastics
In this listener-commissioned bonus episode, we break down the internet's favorite hockey romance through a gymnastics lens — rivalry, pressure, secrecy, slow burns, and why elite athletes are like this. It's an adult conversation with minor spoilers, wheeze giggles, and Oscar's for butt. Commissioned by Karla. This is her fault. Thank you, Alyssa for proving our point with her Ilya speech. UP NEX
Gymternet News: Tom Forster Is Back
Infamous national team coordinator Tom Foster voted onto selection committee, NCAA gymnastics full of upsets (Georgia beat LSU!?), Winter Cup and American Cup tickets are on sale, and Buckeye rehires Kittia Carpenter and Charlie Tamayo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVI0Y4W9No HEADLINES Happy correction: we are happy to say that the NGA does prohibit individuals from obtaining an NGA membershi
College & Cocktails: Reign vs Rising + Al Fong Appears to Violate SafeSport Suspension
Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly college post-meet Q&A episode. This week we are watching lasts year's NCAA Champions, Oklahoma vs. third place, Missouri (scores, watch on SEC Network). Tonight's Cocktail / Mocktail: Angry Beam. Full season cocktail menu here. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails 00:07 – Oklahoma vs Mis
Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 2 - 2026
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 3 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 3 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, January 15 at 03:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:31:10 Roster Bargains 00:52:20 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:14 Roste
Anna Barbosu's NCAA Debut, Florida on Top, and LSU's Tiebreaker Explained
Why did LSU lose the tiebreaker — and what does it reveal about NCAA gymnastics scoring? The judging decisions behind LSU vs. Oklahoma, explain how tiebreakers actually work, and analyze Florida's rise to #1 after the first full week of competition. We also cover Anna Barbosu's historic NCAA debut, notable scores and trends across the country, and why GymCastic is leaving Twitter/X. HEADLINES LS
College & Cocktails: Oklahoma LSU tie breaker inquiry drama explained
Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A episode. This week we are watching number Sprouts Quad Session One: Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, LSU (scores, watch on ABC) Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +60 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions. Here's how to ask questions li
Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 1 - 2026
Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 1 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 2 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, January 09 at 02:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:28:11 Roster Bargains 00:52:19 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:33 Roster B
SafeSport Finally Suspends Al Fong as Jordan Chiles Dominates NCAA Week One
SafeSport has suspended Al Fong for five years after a nearly six year long investigation, Melanie de Jesus dos Santos confirms her return ''to the gym'', and all the NCAA news to kick off the 2026 season. HEADLINES SafeSport has suspended Al Fong for five years after a nearly six year long investigation Armine was also suspended for one year after acting as the head coach of the Junior Worlds s
College & Cocktails: Canadian Excellence Meet
College & Cocktails: Iowa and Minnesota at Utah College gymnastics is back, and College & Cocktails returns with its live post-meet breakdown of the Canadian Excellence showdown featuring Utah, Minnesota, and Iowa. Recorded immediately after the meet, this episode covers early-season judging trends, start value controversies, standout performances, and what January scoring can (and can't) tell us
Best of GymCastic: Gymnastics Myth Busters IV
Recorded in 2023 pre Antwerp World Championships AA final, where Simone finally beat Larisa Latynina's record. We update and revisit some of our favorite busted gymnastics myths—and bust some new myths as well Myths that sound too crazy to be true, naked gymnastics edition Dumb crap left over by haters about periods, height, and lines Who REALLY scored the first perfect 10? The myth of the "candl
Best of GymCastic: Katya Zamolodchikova's Gymnastics Koffee Klatch
So good you asked for it again. In the summer of 2025, we welcomed Katya Zamolodchikova to the show. We discuss Katya's gymnastics origin story, ponder the legacy of Svetlana Khorkina's existence as a human being, thoughts on elite vs. NCAA gymnastics, and whether Nellie Kim or Nadia Comaneci would win in a bar fight. CECILE LANDI LIVE SHOW! WATCH REPLAY HERE : Buy a ticket now or buy it as a gift
2025 Opportunity for Comedy Awards + Alabama vs Georgia Drama the Documentary Skipped
Our favorite moments from the virtual live show with Cecile Landi and Levi, (watch highlights here) our 2025 Opportunity for Comedy Awards, two college mini-commissions where we delve into all the Alabama-Georgia drama that never made it into the Suzanne and Sarah documentary. Watch this week's episode with GIFS on Youtube LIVE SHOW REPLAY IS AVAILABLE: If you purchased a ticket to the live show
Yellow Cards, New NCAA Rules and Mélanie DJDS Tells Jessica She's Not in Crisis
LIVE SHOW: Featuring Cecile Landi and Levi Jung-Ruivivar is this Sunday, December 14th at 3 Pacific/6 Eastern. Get your tickets now to ask questions live! The NCAA unveils major rule changes for 2026, and coaches are going to get so many more yellow cards. We break down the new NQS math, the Georgia Collective's NIL lawsuit, Romania's latest retaliation crisis, Mélanie De Jesus Dos Santos clarify
The 90s International Team Championships: Fingerpainting, Vault Chaos & Olympic Legends in the Making
Relive the ridiculous wonderful, and deeply influential 1997–1999 International Team Championships, the friendly meets that defined pre-Sydney Olympics quad. We break down the biggest moments from Vanessa Atler, Dominique Moceanu, Simona Amanar, Ling Jie, Maria Olaru, Kristen Maloney, Elise Ray, and more—plus China's bars innovation, Romania's beam dominance, and the USA's rising queens. From NBC'
Olga Gymnastics Survivor Blows the Whistle: Abuse, Cover-Ups, and the Phelps Legacy
Emma Webb, author of Historic, exposes the untold history of Olga Gymnastics club and the Phelps family legacy. We break down the abuse scandal, the Whyte Review, Gymnasts for Change, and how survivors pushed British Gymnastics to finally reform. INTERVIEW We talk with Emma Webb (pseudonym), author of the new book Historic: The True Legacy of Childhood Sport - The Book Every Parent Needs to Read,
Doping In Women's Gymnastics
The history of Doping in women's gymnastics staring East Germany, part two of Patrick Kiens and Daymon Jones' interview, USA Gymnastics' new CEO hire, the return of the American Cup, 2027 college signings and a LA 2028 comeback wish list mini-commission. youtube link CHAPTERS pre-automatic ad insert 00:00 – Steroids Disguised as Candy (Cold Open) 01:35 – HEADLINES: New USAG CEO Kyle Albrecht 04:41
Jakarta Worlds Debrief: The Romanian Drama Explained With Coaches Daymon Jones & Patrick Kiens
Former Romanian head coaches Daymon Jones and Patrick Kiens join us to unpack the turmoil inside Romanian gymnastics — from new accusations to decades-old coaching culture and leadership struggles. Plus: what we learned from the 2025 Jakarta World Championships and our wish list for future World Championships. And a happy message from Rings World Champion, Donnell Whittenburg. Find Resistance Reso
The Nightmare That Was The 2000 Olympic Trials
We revisit the U.S. 2000 Olympic Trials where the selection committee's athlete rep REFUSED to certify the team and USAG announced the team anyway! The 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials This week, we have a group commission from Brianna, Stephanie, Atwood, Laura, Karla, and Emma, all about [deep breath] the collective nightmare that was the 2000 Olympic Trials. We discuss: The gymnasts: Elise Ray, Amy C
2025 World Championships: Event Finals Day Two: Women's BB, FX, Men's VT, HB, PBars
Jessica reports LIVE from Jakarta while Spencer analyzes every detail from GymCastic headquarters on the second day of event finals. World Championships Headquarters Get all Jakarta Worlds videos, interviews, podcasts, fantasy, and guides there. Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +30 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and listener questions. Ask questions live. After logging
2025 World Championships: Event Finals Day One: Women's VT, UB, Men's FX, PH, Rings
Jessica reports LIVE from Jakarta while Spencer analysis every detail from GymCastic headquarters on the first day of event finals! World Championships Headquarters Get for all Jakarta Worlds Videos, Interviews, Podcasts, Fantasy, Guides Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +30 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions. Here's how to ask question
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