Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer
Athletes After Hours goes beyond highlight reels and stat lines to uncover the real stories that shape athletes. Through raw, honest conversations with current and former athletes, the podcast explores identity, pressure, triumph, and transition. Hosted by Gracie Kramer, an NCAA Champion and 3x All-American gymnast, the show reveals the human side of sports long after the lights go out.
Episodes
Gracie & Kamila on Beach Volleyball, Body Image, & Healing
From competing at the highest levels of beach volleyball to navigating the intense pressures that come with being an athlete, today’s conversation with Kamila Tan goes far beyond the game itself. We talk about her journey through collegiate and professional beach volleyball, the injuries and setbacks that tested her resilience, and what it really takes to keep showing up when things don’t go accor
Gracie & Pua on UCLA Gymnastics, Getting Recruited, & Taking Risks
In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with former UCLA gymnast and NCAA National Champion, Pua Hall to talk about the transition out of elite athletics and what it really means to rediscover yourself after sport. As a former elite gymnast who helped lead UCLA to a national championship, Pua knows firsthand the pressure, intensity, and emotional ups and downs that come with competing
Gracie & Jess on Fighting, Extreme Abuse, & Overcoming Hardship
In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with professional fighter Jess Evans to talk about the adversity she’s faced throughout her life — surviving an abusive relationship, navigating unimaginable family loss, suffering a stroke, and somehow continuing to show up for life with the most beautiful energy and positive mindset. This conversation is raw, emotional, inspiring, and deeply hu
Gracie & Her Mom on Raising an Athlete, Sacrifice, & Motherhood
In this special Mother’s Day episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with the woman who gave me everything… my mom. This conversation is deeply emotional for me because somewhere along the way, the woman who raised me became my very best friend. We’re more connected now than we’ve ever been, and looking back on everything we’ve walked through together feels incredibly full circle. We talk abou
Gracie & Michael on Olympic Swimming, Redefining Success, & the Road to 2028
In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Michael Andrew to talk all things swimming, identity, and what it really means to chase greatness at the highest level. We get into the heartbreak of missing the Olympics by a tenth of a second, the mental resilience it takes to come back from moments like that, and how he’s learned to separate who he is from what he does in the pool. Michae
Gracie & Little T on Fitness, Hate Comments, & The Pressure to Be Perfect
In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Taylor Mei (Little T Fitness) to talk all things fitness influencing, social media, and bodybuilding. We get into what it actually takes to grow in the competitive industry that is fitness and the pressure that comes with it. Taylor shares her experience navigating toxic body image culture and how it’s impacted how she approaches fit
Gracie & Ali on Pro Soccer, Captain Mentality, & New Identities
In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Ali Riley for a conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We dive into the mindset that’s helped her compete at the highest level for over a decade, while leading with grace, resilience, and purpose. Ali opens up about identity beyond sport, the pressure that comes with representing your country, and what it takes to keep evolving through
Gracie & Miles on Olympic Fencing, Being Different, & Launching a League
In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with fencing icon Miles Chamley-Watson for a conversation that goes far beyond the arena. We dive into the mindset that’s made him one of the most electrifying athletes in the sport, and how he’s transformed the sport of fencing into both an art form and a lifestyle. Miles opens up about using fencing as his outlet, the thing that grounds him, fu
Gracie & Dani on Artistic Swimming, Anxiety Underwater, & Redefining the "Athletic Body"
In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Olympic artistic swimmer, Dani Ramirez! Her insightful wisdom, unique perspective, and refreshing take on how we define the "athletic body" makes this episode so incredibly powerful. We cover topics like surviving in toxic training environments, leading her team to another Olympics, and developing her identity outside of th
Gracie & John John on Pro Surfing, Hitting Pause on the WSL Tour & Chasing the Next Best Wave
In today’s episode, I sit down with a true legend in the surfing world, John John Florence. We go beyond the surface, diving into the importance of building an identity outside of sport, growing his brand, Florence Marine X, and navigating fatherhood while traveling the world.John John gives an honest, eye-opening look at what life is really like as one of the best surfers on the planet—sharing st
Gracie and Nikita on BMX riding, Living with Anxiety, and the Reality of Extreme Sport
In today’s episode, I sit down with Olympic BMX rider, Nikita Ducarroz to go beyond BMX and find out the truth behind what it’s really like being a professional extreme sport athlete. Nikita opens up about living with debilitating anxiety, being a trailblazer for females in BMX, and competing on some of the world’s biggest stages while experiencing panic attacks behind the scenes. This episode is
Gracie on College Gymnastics, Building Confidence, & Launching Athletes After Hours
In today’s episode, I sit down for my first ever solo episode !! For the very first time, I open up about my childhood, the challenges I faced throughout my gymnastics career, navigating loss and heartbreak, and what it’s really like “girl bossing” while finding balance. I also share the story behind finally taking the leap and launching Athletes After Hours. Even if you’ve followed my journey sin
Gracie & Annie on the Olympic Heptathlon, Injuries, & Life After Sport
In today’s episode, I sit down with Olympic heptathlete and division 1 soccer player, Annie Kunz, to chat all things athletics. From juggling two sports at the collegiate level, dealing with a career-ending injury, finding the silver lining in a devastating loss, and now managing life after retirement, Annie shares her most vulnerable moments of her career. This episode will leave you smiling, in
Gracie & Molly on Pro Cliff Diving, Toxic Beauty Standards, & Extreme Bravery
In this powerful first episode, I sit down with Red Bull Cliff Diver, Molly Carlson, for an honest conversation about the unseen pressures that come with competing at the most extreme level of sport. We discuss toxic beauty standards, struggling with body image, managing our mental health while girl bossing, and handling the weight of expectations in elite sport. It’s a vulnerable, real discussion
