An episode all about the glorious leotard! Spencer, Lauren, and Jessica chat about leos leos leos; biggest leotard fails, the most patriotic, custom theme leos, Australia, cut outs, crushed velvet, rules for leotard design, technology, sewn in underpants, leotard deductions, controversies and the most notorious leotards of all time. Visit gymcastic.com to view all the leotards we talk about in this episode.

The Leotard Episode

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Marta Karolyi's last competition as head coach of the U.S. gymnastics team was the 2016 Olympic Games. Since then, everything at USA Gymnastics (USAG) has changed. The biggest sexual abuse scandal in sports history was uncovered and leadership at USAG turned over multiple times. What do the coaches of U.S. World Champions think about the cultural reshaping within USA Gymnastics? The special guests this episode are Cleo Washington, co-coach of 2017 all-around World Champion Morgan Hurd; Sarah Korngold, current coach of team World Champion Shilese Jones; and Owen Field, coach of team World Champion Leanne Wong and also associate head coach at Florida University. Club Gym Nerd members have a mini bonus episode from this interview to enjoy. They discuss:  Why Sarah and Owen decided to answer questions on social media Their first experiences with USAG camps from dev to national team The positive experiences they've had at national team camps The changes they've seen over the years and the struggles to gain consensus amongst so many voices How Owen and Leanne Wong navigated the last minute substitution and begin in a confusing vault final reserve situation at Antwerp Worlds in 2023 What surprised them during their first international assignments Injury management and prevention in club, college and under USAG   OLYMPIC LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW OLYMPIC TRIALS BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE  Wednesday, 6/26 after podium training (late afternoon/evening) CT Friday, 6/28 after Women's Day One 10:15ish pm CT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes:    Weekly Q&A;  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum   More goodies:  GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon.    Catch up with these U.S. Championship Links   Behind The Scenes: Final Day U.S. Championships 2024  Behind The Scenes: Day One U.S. Championships 2024  Behind The Scenes: Podium Training U.S. Championships 2024 U.S. Championships Preview 2024 Podium training montage here (be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there) Simone's Press Conference here Photos galleries Full Championship scores Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post    RECENT EPISODES          Behind The Scenes: May 27th New Olympians Qualified Today 2024 U.S. Classic Meet Recap  2024 U.S. Classic: Immediate Post-Meet Reactions Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna        RESOURCES & CITATIONS  GymCastic Fantasy  YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions   MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE         

Three World Champion Coaches Get Candid

Our weekly Q&A; for Club Gym Nerd members. You asked:   Will the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Selection Commitee go top five from Trials? Why and why not (AKA Suni Factor)?  Will Jordan Chiles be chosen just for her marketing savy?  Breaking down the artistry deductions of the top U.S. gymnasts The mystery of the fifth spot for the Olympic Team vs. Jade Carey where we go off the rails on the evil eye vs the Italian horn when we get to the hand gesture at the end of Jade's floor routine.    OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Behind The Scenes: Team and Artistry Q&A with Spencer

It's Simone Biles' world and we're all just living in it. Over a decade from her very first national championship title Simone swept all four events and won the all-around by nearly 6 points. Of course, collecting another belt buckle wasn't the only thing at stake in Fort Worth and we break it all down. Jessica is joined by special guest, filing in for Spencer, Ari Saperstein, host of the podcast Blind Landing .  We discuss who made it to Olympic Trials and why, standout performances and how Simone Biles showed her true character by helping her fellow Olympic all-around Champion.  OLYMPIC LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW OLYMPIC TRIALS BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE  Wednesday, 6/26 after podium training (late afternoon/evening) CT Friday, 6/28 after Women's Day One 10:15ish pm CT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes:    Weekly Q&A;  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum   More goodies:  GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon.    Catch up with these U.S. Championship Links   Behind The Scenes: Final Day U.S. Championships 2024  Behind The Scenes: Day One U.S. Championships 2024  Behind The Scenes: Podium Training U.S. Championships 2024 U.S. Championships Preview 2024 Podium training montage here (be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there) Simone's Press Conference here Photos galleries Full Championship scores Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post    RESOURCES & CITATIONS  GymCastic Fantasy  YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions   MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE         

2024 U.S. Championship Recap

Welcome to Behind The Scenes! T oday are watching the final competition of the  U.S. Championships in Ft. Worth. The top two all-rounders automatically qualify to Olympic Trials. This meet features Olympic all-around champions, Simone Biles and Suni Lee alongside their multi-World and Olympic medal winning teammates. We are  answering your questions live  ( login to your Club Gym Nerd account to reveal the member podcast). Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all the exclusive Club Gym Nerd bonus content to your favorite podcast player -  instructions here. Not a member? Join here. We discuss:  Who made it to Olympic Trials! Update on the tv-cable saboteur Shilese Jones and Kaliya Lincoln health and petition updates If Skye Blakely maintained her dominance Did Jade Carey or Kayla DiCello make any routine adjustments Results of the Washington Post's Highest Scoring Olympic Team Machine and other potential iterations Plus, alllllll the behind the scenes stories that you didn't see on tv.   OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW LINKS  Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post Will Graves story on “Simone Biles is not “cured.” Let’s start there. A cure implies finality. An ultimate and decisive victory.”   Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes:  Weekly Q&A;  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum   More goodies:  GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon.      RELATED EPISODES       Day One U.S. Championshisp 2024  Podium Training U. S. Championships 2024 2024 U.S. Classic Recap Podcast with Denis Vachon  U.S. Classic Post-Meet Immediate Reactions Behind The Scenes: Podium Training 2024 U.S. Classic  Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna       

Behind The Scenes: Final Day U.S. Championships 2024

Welcome to Behind The Scenes! Today are watching the at U.S. Championships in Ft. Worth featuring Olympic all-around champions, Simone Biles and Suni Lee alongside their multi-World and Olympic medal winning teammates. We are  answering your questions live  (view it right here, on the page, login to your Club Gym Nerd account to reveal the member podcast). Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all the exclusive Club Gym Nerd bonus content to your favorite podcast player -  instructions here. Not a member? Join here. We discuss:  Simone, Simone, Simone What Cecile Landi had to say about the TV wire holder tripping Jordan Chiles and clotheslinning the WCC team  The rise of Skye Blakely Shilese's decision to withdraw and petition to Trials and other scratches Results of the Washington Post's Highest Scoring Olympic Team Machine and other potential iterations Plus, alllllll the behind the scenes stories about how Simone embarrassed herself so much she literally hit the deck laughing   OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW LINKS  Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post Will Graves story on “Simone Biles is not “cured.” Let’s start there. A cure implies finality. An ultimate and decisive victory.”   Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes:  Weekly Q&A;  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum   More goodies:  GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon.      RELATED EPISODES       Podium Training U. S. Championships 2024 2024 U.S. Classic Recap Podcast with Denis Vachon  U.S. Classic Post-Meet Immediate Reactions Behind The Scenes: Podium Training 2024 U.S. Classic  Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna        RESOURCES & CITATIONS  GymCastic Fantasy  YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions   MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE         

The Leotard Episode

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