Half In, Half Out

By Blake & Kino

What's Half In, Half Out about?

Hosted by Blake & Kino, Half In, Half Out is the only podcast whose primary focus is to discuss LGBTQ+ culture in the gymnastics world.Contact us (link tree): linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast

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Half In, Half Out episodes:

03.30.2024
Episode 65: Conference Championships Recap 7 Regionals Preview
Blake and Kino chat about Conference Championships, the Regionals draw, and preparing to go to the straightest regional of all.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
03.01.2024
Episode 64: NCAA WAG Updates and Winter Cup
Blake and Kino catch up with NCAA WAG and briefly discuss a bit of Winter Cup.
02.09.2024
Episode 63: Jim's Dissertation on Pride Meets -- NCAA WAG Week 5
Blake and Kino discuss UCLA's pride meet, scoring, and Week 5 rankings.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
01.31.2024
Episode 62: Jim's Degree in Sports Information -- NCAA WAG Weeks 3 & 4
Blake and Kino chat about scoring, the latest Pride meets, and the wild (but exciting) rankings after week 4.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
01.17.2024
Episode 61: More Quads! -- NCAA WAG Week 2
Blake and Kino chat about another quad filled weekend of gymnastics, current rankings, and the state of queer fantasy gymnastics.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
01.11.2024
Episode 60: Speedrunning -- NCAA WAG Week 1
Blake and Kino have the most efficient conversation they've ever had about college gymnastics, discussing Super 16, fantasy gym, and what's in store for week two.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
01.01.2024
Episode 59: Before the Salad -- 2023 Ends, 2024 NCAA Begins
Blake and Kino have a late December chat about what they want from the 2024 NCAA season and their favorite gymnastics moments of 2023.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
11.26.2023
Episode 58: Blake's Eponymous Skill -- NCAA Updates 7 & A Podcast Bachelor Party
Blake and Kino get Tom Farden updates mid-recording and, on a lighter note, have Blake's podcast bachelor party.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
09.28.2023
Episode 57: Worlds Preview Gone Wild -- Uncut
Blake and Kino chat about the upcoming World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium and NCAA schedules -- but don't have time to edit the episode down. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
09.01.2023
Episode 56: Interview with Heath Thorpe (AUS)
Blake and Kino chat with Heath Thorpe to discuss his inquiry into the Australian MAG Worlds team selection, the future of his gymnastics career, and what it's like to ask Simone Biles for vaulting advice.Heath's GoFundMe: gofund.me/def78a17Instagram: @heaththorpeTikTok: @heaththorpeeeTwitter/X: @thorpeheathhttps://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
07.14.2023
Episode 55: Elites and Olympics and Transfers, Oh My!
Blake and Kino discuss queer elite news, gymnasts deferring for the Olympics, and who made it through the transfer portal (along with a nice dose of concerts in Detroit).https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
04.11.2023
Episode 54: Nationals Preview w/ All Things Gymnastics
Blake and Kino chat with Ashlee and Britney from All Things Gymnastics about the upcoming NCAA National Championships.https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
01.20.2023
Episode 53: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 2 Recap with Dr. Sam and Savannah Schoenherr (UF, USA)
Blake and Kino chat Dr. Sam about the second week of NCAA gymnastics while Dr. Sam gets a chance to discuss Florida's equality meet with Savannah Schoenherr (UF, USA).https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
01.13.2023
Episode 52: "At the end of the day, I'm still who I am." -- Interview with Alonna Kratzer (Mizzou, USA)
Blake and Kino chat with Alonna Kratzer (Mizzou, USA) about the casual coming out experience, her upcoming gymnastics season, and Missouri's upcoming Inclusion Night meet.https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
01.12.2023
Episode 51: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 1 Recap
**If you would like to skip our discussion of Livvy Dunne's fans from this weekend towards the end of the episode, skip to 1:09:14. Here, we will resume with our discussion of Fisk.**Blake and Kino discuss the first week of...
12.27.2022
Episode 50: Worlds 2022 with Dr. Sam
Blake, Kino, and Dr. Sam breakdown what happened at 2022 Worlds in Liverpool.https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
06.08.2022
Episode 49: The Magnificent Seven Musical – Interview with Julia Meinwald & Gordon Leary
Blake and Kino are joined by Julia Meinwald and Gordon Leary to discuss their upcoming project The Magnificent Seven, a musical based on the gold-winning American WAG team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.Read more, buy tickets, and listen to...
04.27.2022
Episode 48: 2022 NCAA Nationals Recap & Post-Season News
Blake and Kino discuss the results of nationals, post-season athlete news, and Chris Waller's resignation.https://twitter.com/glitterjeezus/status/1517289213556936705?s=20&t;=WUM39J1q1YOk48QiUIKfqghttps://twitter.com/TripleTwistGym/status/1517829005176713216?s=20&t;=WUM39J1q1YOk48QiUIKfqghttps://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
04.14.2022
Episode 47: 2022 NCAA Nationals Preview
Blake and Kino wrap-up regionals and preview the 2022 NCAA National Championship in Forth Worth, Texas.https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
04.08.2022
Episode 46: "It's all about balance." -- Interview with Sam Phillips (Nebraska MAG, USA)
Blake and Kino chat with Sam Phillips (Nebraska MAG, USA) about competing as a Black queer man in gymnastics, coming up with new artistic skills on floor, and how we can get the world to watch NCAA MAG.https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
02.22.2022
Episode 45: LGBTQ+ Mexican-American Joy and Family Separation with Sirena Linton (University of Arizona, USA)
This week Blake and Kino to Sirena Linton (junior, University of Arizona) about being LGBTQ+ and Mexican-American, the impacts of assimilation and immigration policy, and the upcoming Arizona Pride Meet!https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/https://supportkind.org/https://immigrationjustice.us/https://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/https://immigrantjustice.org/Transcripts available via LinkTree.Transcript for this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djnUw3p9RCni8H9EVKpFGCsejutsNI7m/view?usp=sharinghttps://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
02.17.2022
Episode 44: Making MAG History with Connor McCool (Illinois MAG, USA) and Anna (@kalysbars)
In this mini episode, Blake and Kino talk to the Gymternet’s own Connor McCool (Illinois MAG) about his team making history with the first ever NCAA MAG Pride Meet and hear from our pal Anna (@kalysbars) about what it was...
02.04.2022
Episode 43: The Chickens Aren't Worth It -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 4
Skip the first 14 minutes if you want to go straight to the gymnastics conversations. Everything before that is us chatting, mostly about the Sims 4.This week Blake and Kino discuss Week 4 of NCAA (RIP everyone’s Achilles) and the...
01.27.2022
Episode 42: "(We) Had No Idea What Was Going On"-- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 3 (with Dr. Sam)
Blake and Kino, along with special guest Dr. Sam, chat about the past week in NCAA including Maryland’s first Pride Meet, the Arizona quad stream of nightmares, UCLA, Oregon State, Florida, Georgia, Auburn, and more! Plus a Full Out 2...
01.19.2022
Episode 41: Michigan vs. Everyone Else -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 1
Blake and Kino discuss week one of 2022 NCAA--meets at Michigan and Florida, Sunisa Lee getting the Simone Biles treatment, fantasy gymnastics, and why the Big 10 Network needs to have a gymnastics package.linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
01.05.2022
Episode 40: The Vault Problem (Meet the Bruins and News)
Blake and Kino discuss TOM RESIGNING (!!!!) as well as Meet the Bruins. linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
12.08.2021
Episode 39: GOAT Tour Recap & Early Winter Updates
Blake and Kino return to discuss the GOAT tour and other recent gymnastics revelations. Disclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
09.23.2021
Episode 38: Kyla, Trains, & Twitter Questions
Blake and Kino discuss Kyla's volunteer coaching position at Arkansas, the magic of trains, and a variety of Twitter questions.
09.01.2021
Episode 37: Catching Up with Kalyany Steele & Emma Andres (UCLA, USA)
Blake and Kino welcome back Kalyany Steele and Emma Andres to talk about life, the upcoming season at UCLA, and the bisexual experience.Kaly's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDhTlXeSF_XeblMTm15wLAlinktr.ee/HIHOPodcastEpisode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyUhip53CG_gzSWyvhxp8yi5paTW8N3L/view?usp=sharing
08.13.2021
Episode 36: We're Never Making Predictions Again -- 2020 Olympics Recap
Blake and Kino discuss ALL of their Olympics feelings, the two per country rule, the social media discourse, and more!linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
07.20.2021
Episode 35: Tokyo Olympics Preview & Predictions with All Things Gymnastics Podcast
Blake, Kino, Ashlee, and Brittany talk about their predictions for the WAG Team and AA finals. Check out All Things Gymnastics podcast for part two--event finals predictions!Follow All Things Gymnastics on Twitter and Instagram @allthingsgympod and go listen to part...
07.07.2021
Episode 34: US Olympic Trials Discussion & Rambling
Blake and Kino discuss the positives (and controversies) of the US Olympic trials.Connect with us! linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
06.21.2021
Episode 33: "Know that you are always valid." -- Interview with Kiley Robatin (Pitt, USA)
Blake and Kino talk to Kiley Robatin (Pitt, USA) to discuss the Pitt Pride meet, coming out as bisexual, competing in the EAGL conference, and her upcoming senior season.Kiley's coming out post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKc0KYdloEM/?igshid=1t6d1p0qxvcjnKiley's Twitter: @ki_jo_roKiley's Instagram: @ki_jo_ro12Connect with us! linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
06.08.2021
Episode 32: 2021 US National Championships with All Things Gymnastics Podcast!
In this episode we talk about everything that happened at 2021 US National Championships! Check out All Things Gymnastics podcast for part two of our discussion of 2021 Nationals, including our new Olympic team predictions, our feelings about who was...
06.02.2021
Episode 31B: 2021 US Classic Recap with Makayla Loves Gymnastics -- Part II
Blake and Kino finish discussing the 2021 GK US Classic with Makayla Loves Gymnastics.Makayla's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3vFBLL4Makayla's Twitter: @gymnasticlovesOur linktree: https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
06.01.2021
Episode 31A: 2021 US Classic Recap with Makayla Loves Gymnastics -- Part I
Blake and Kino discuss the 2021 GK US Classic with Makayla Loves Gymnastics. Part II coming tomorrow!Makayla's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3vFBLL4Makayla's Twitter: @gymnasticlovesOur linktree: https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
05.18.2021
Episode 30: Protecting the Rights of Trans Youth in Sports with Shane Stahl from Freedom For All Americans
This year alone we have seen at least 57 bills introduced in approximately 34 states aiming to ban/limit transgender athletes participation in sports. Shane Stahl, the Digital Communications Manager for Freedom for All Americans, helps us break down what’s going...
05.04.2021
Episode 29: “It’s a representation of who I really am.” -- Interview with Jackson Harrison (ASU, USA)
This week, Blake and Kino interview Jackson Harrison (he/they) about moving across the country for their first season at ASU (during a pandemic!), the queer gymnastics experience, and how MAG is really just like a large gymnastics fraternity.Follow Jackson: Instagram...
04.27.2021
Episode 28: Michigan (Finally) Won!!! -- 2021 NCAA WAG Nationals Recap with Michael Buckley and Dr. Sam
This week, Blake and Kino talk to Michael Buckley and Dr. Sam about 2021 NCAA WAG Nationals! We dive deep into the Sav Schoenherr controversy and share our thoughts on everything from our shared hatred of gainer full beam dismounts...
04.19.2021
Episode 27: "I'm a person first." -- #StopAsianHate with Morgan Hurd (USA)
Morgan Hurd joins Blake and Kino to discuss being an Asian American adoptee and gymnast and her amazing speech at a recent rally in NYC. See below for links to Morgan’s speech and more information, so you can continue to...
04.13.2021
Episode 26: #FloridaNoodles -- 2021 NCAA Regionals Recap With Dr. Sam
Just in time for Nationals (lol) special guest Dr. Sam (@DrSam_PhD) joins Blake and Kino to discuss the 2021 NCAA Regionals. Let’s feel our feelings about it all over again, shall we? We discuss the growth of Florida’s program in...
04.06.2021
Episode 25: "How much of this movie was dancing?" -- A Full Out Movie Reaction
Blake and Kino watch Full Out: The Ariana Berlin Movie for the first time.Connect with us: linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
03.24.2021
Episode 24: “It’s really nice to not be the only one.” -- Interview with Emma Andres (UCLA, USA) + UCLA Pride Meet Reaction
This week Blake talked to Emma Andres (UCLA, USA) about her coming out process, post-season, her friendship with Kalyany Steele, and more! Then, Blake and Kino react to the UCLA Pride Meet.Follow Emma on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/emmmaandresConnect with us: linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
03.09.2021
Episode 23: Platonic Soulmates Prepare for the Olympics with Morgan Hurd (USA) and Heath Thorpe (AUS)
This week we talk to Gymternet favorites, living legends, and best friends Morgan Hurd and Heath Thorpe! We chat about the upcoming Olympics, their futures, their friendship and so much more! Follow Morgan on Twitter: @morgihurdFollow Heath on Twitter: @thorpeheathConnect...
02.23.2021
BONUS EPISODE: LIU’s Upcoming Pride Meet and Black Lives Matter Meet with Randy Lane
In this bonus episode, we talk to LIU Head Coach Randy Lane about their first meet of the season, ineligible athletes, and their upcoming Pride Meet (February 26, 2021) and Black Lives Matter Meet (February 26, 2021).LIU Gymnastics Twitterhttps://twitter.com/LIUGymnasticsOur LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
02.16.2021
Episode 22: "I don't want people to think of me differently." -- Interview with Kaiya Lindhardt (UW-Eau Claire, USA)
This week Blake and Kino interview Kaiya Lindhart of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to discuss being a bisexual gymnast, training during COVID, and what it's like to compete for a DIII team. Additionally, Blake recaps the last three weeks (January...
02.02.2021
Episode 21: T & T is More Chill with Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics)
This week we discuss the second and third week of the 2021 NCAA season. We also talk to Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics) about being an openly gay trampoline & tumbling athlete, coach, and coaching a trans athlete.Our LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
01.18.2021
Episode 20: Hold Your Breath in the Tunnel - First Week of NCAA 2021
This week, Blake and Kino discuss the first week of 2021 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Season, including Missouri @ Georgia, Florida @ Auburn, and Arkansas @ LSU.Every other week this season, we’ll be bringing you a recap of the recent meets...
12.31.2020
Episode 19: A Reflection on 2020
Blake and Kino discuss 2020: the queerest year in gymnastics (so far).Connect with us (link tree): https://t.co/bFODrdDitL?amp=1
12.03.2020
Episode 18: Being/Raising a Transgender, Nonbinary, Gymnast with Victoria and Augustus
This week we talk to Victoria, an amazing queer mom, and her transgender, nonbinary, child Augustus (aka Gussy, them/them pronouns) about finding a gym, how they have navigated nonbinary identity in a highly gendered sport, and what Gussy loves most...

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Half In, Half Out episodes:

Episode 65: Conference Championships Recap 7 Regionals Preview

Episode 64: NCAA WAG Updates and Winter Cup

Episode 63: Jim's Dissertation on Pride Meets -- NCAA WAG Week 5

Episode 62: Jim's Degree in Sports Information -- NCAA WAG Weeks 3 & 4

Episode 61: More Quads! -- NCAA WAG Week 2

Episode 60: Speedrunning -- NCAA WAG Week 1

Episode 59: Before the Salad -- 2023 Ends, 2024 NCAA Begins

Episode 58: Blake's Eponymous Skill -- NCAA Updates 7 & A Podcast Bachelor Party

Episode 57: Worlds Preview Gone Wild -- Uncut

Episode 56: Interview with Heath Thorpe (AUS)

Episode 55: Elites and Olympics and Transfers, Oh My!

Episode 54: Nationals Preview w/ All Things Gymnastics

Episode 53: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 2 Recap with Dr. Sam and Savannah Schoenherr (UF, USA)

Episode 52: "At the end of the day, I'm still who I am." -- Interview with Alonna Kratzer (Mizzou, USA)

Episode 51: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 1 Recap

Episode 50: Worlds 2022 with Dr. Sam

Episode 49: The Magnificent Seven Musical – Interview with Julia Meinwald & Gordon Leary

Episode 48: 2022 NCAA Nationals Recap & Post-Season News

Episode 47: 2022 NCAA Nationals Preview

Episode 46: "It's all about balance." -- Interview with Sam Phillips (Nebraska MAG, USA)

Episode 45: LGBTQ+ Mexican-American Joy and Family Separation with Sirena Linton (University of Arizona, USA)

Episode 44: Making MAG History with Connor McCool (Illinois MAG, USA) and Anna (@kalysbars)

Episode 43: The Chickens Aren't Worth It -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 4

Episode 42: "(We) Had No Idea What Was Going On"-- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 3 (with Dr. Sam)

Episode 41: Michigan vs. Everyone Else -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 1

Episode 40: The Vault Problem (Meet the Bruins and News)

Episode 39: GOAT Tour Recap & Early Winter Updates

Episode 38: Kyla, Trains, & Twitter Questions

Episode 37: Catching Up with Kalyany Steele & Emma Andres (UCLA, USA)

Episode 36: We're Never Making Predictions Again -- 2020 Olympics Recap

Episode 35: Tokyo Olympics Preview & Predictions with All Things Gymnastics Podcast

Episode 34: US Olympic Trials Discussion & Rambling

Episode 33: "Know that you are always valid." -- Interview with Kiley Robatin (Pitt, USA)

Episode 32: 2021 US National Championships with All Things Gymnastics Podcast!

Episode 31B: 2021 US Classic Recap with Makayla Loves Gymnastics -- Part II

Episode 31A: 2021 US Classic Recap with Makayla Loves Gymnastics -- Part I

Episode 30: Protecting the Rights of Trans Youth in Sports with Shane Stahl from Freedom For All Americans

Episode 29: “It’s a representation of who I really am.” -- Interview with Jackson Harrison (ASU, USA)

Episode 28: Michigan (Finally) Won!!! -- 2021 NCAA WAG Nationals Recap with Michael Buckley and Dr. Sam

Episode 27: "I'm a person first." -- #StopAsianHate with Morgan Hurd (USA)

Episode 26: #FloridaNoodles -- 2021 NCAA Regionals Recap With Dr. Sam

Episode 25: "How much of this movie was dancing?" -- A Full Out Movie Reaction

Episode 24: “It’s really nice to not be the only one.” -- Interview with Emma Andres (UCLA, USA) + UCLA Pride Meet Reaction

Episode 23: Platonic Soulmates Prepare for the Olympics with Morgan Hurd (USA) and Heath Thorpe (AUS)

BONUS EPISODE: LIU’s Upcoming Pride Meet and Black Lives Matter Meet with Randy Lane

Episode 22: "I don't want people to think of me differently." -- Interview with Kaiya Lindhardt (UW-Eau Claire, USA)

Episode 21: T & T is More Chill with Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics)

Episode 20: Hold Your Breath in the Tunnel - First Week of NCAA 2021

Episode 19: A Reflection on 2020

Episode 18: Being/Raising a Transgender, Nonbinary, Gymnast with Victoria and Augustus

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