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

• Major Update on the Iowa State Season cancellation. Read the letter here
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0:00 Intro: The 2026 Elite Season Begins

1:14 The Bileses: Jonathan Owens Theft Attempt in Milan

3:53 Iowa State Scandal: Why the Season Was Really Cancelled

10:43 Breaking: Ana Barbosu Under Investigation (Whereabouts Violations)

14:25 2026 Elite Kickoff: Winter Cup & Cottbus World Cup Preview

18:35 Winter Olympics: A Gymnast's Perspective

21:01 What Gymnastics Must Learn From Figure Skating

35:42 The Case for a "Grade of Execution" (GOE) Judging System

50:15 Why Gymnastics Needs Live Technical Scoring Boxes

1:05:10 Commentary & Artistry: We Need "Johnny Weir Energy"

1:14:25 Olympic Traditions: Throwing Stuffed Animals & Logistics

1:25:40 NCAA Update: The Race for Perfect 10s & Regional Rankings

1:38:15 Comedy Award of the Week: The Beam Save

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This Week's College & Cocktails: February 13 after Oklahoma @ Florida (ESPN2).

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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.

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  • ''It became apparent we do not have enough student-athletes available to safely compete,'' Iowa State Senior Associate Athletics Director, Shamaree Brown said in a statement
• College & Mocktails with special guest, Cal gymnast and World medalist, Ondine Achampong: Cal @ Clemson

If there were one word to describe Risa Perez's gymnastics, it would probably be energy. From her spunky floor choreography and unique beam elements (hello there, front aerial to one-armed back handspring!) to her ability to engage and interact with the crowd, her gymnastics stood out. Perez began her collegiate career at Arizona State before transferring to Oregon State for her junior year in 2014. The 2016 Pac-12 beam champion hit 102 out of 110 total routines throughout her collegiate career. Perez qualified as an individual to the 2015 and 2016 NCAA Championships. Today we talk about her career, her move from ASU to Oregon State and the TikTok about her college experience that got lots of attention. References:

• Her badass beam save that is framed in our greatest beam saves of all time gallery
• Rene Lyst fired from Arizona State University
• The Balance Beam Situation's ASU Risa recap

00:00:00 – Cold open: Cortisone shot + "that's not a coach's decision" 00:00:29 – Intro: Iowa State cancels the rest of the season 00:02:38 – How does a team compete with no lineup? (ASU suspension flashback) 00:04:30 – Iowa State statement: "not enough student-athletes to safely compete" 00:04:58 – Alumni demand answers + rumors swirl 00:06:23 – Updates: American Cup ticket giveaway 00:06:42 – Merch drop: Team Bronze tee 00:07:07 – College & Cocktails plug: Oklahoma at Florida watch party 00:07:28 – Interview begins: Risa Perez (ASU → Oregon State) 00:08:34 – The TikTok that blew up: 'college gym' reality check 00:13:32 – Locker room culture + boundaries (why this matters) 00:15:28 – Message boards + rumor mill as a weapon 00:15:56 – Rene Lyst era: name placards, power plays, intimidation 00:29:25 – Puberty, periods, and what nobody warns gymnasts about 00:31:43 – Crippling cramps, hormones, and C-section recovery talk 00:32:41 – Hip dysplasia: pain you normalize until you can't 00:38:07 – The 'party' accusation read aloud (WTF moment) 00:41:51 – Team meeting confrontation + medical privacy 00:43:04 – 'Canary in the coal mine': how programs spiral 00:48:10 – Food/weight control + "you can't" rules 00:52:31 – College Mocktails teaser: Ondine Achampong on Cal vs Clemson 00:56:01 – Get more: Club Gym Nerd bonus + where to find everything

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00:00 Intro 0:36:16 Roster Bargains 01:01 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:32 Roster Bargains - Vault 03:53 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:14 Roster Bargains - Beam 07:45 GymCastic Updates 08:52 Roster Bargains - Floor 11:27 League Leaders 12:08 10.0 Deals 12:36 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: February 07 after Cal @ Clemson (ACCN).

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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 next. We also explain how FIG quietly rewrote the inquiry rules after the Olympics, what those changes fix (and what they don't), and whether this strengthens Jordan's case.

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• What really happened with the floor final inquiries

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• NCAA rankings shakeups, 10s, and Week 5 controversies

• Gymternet news, Olympic payments, LA 2028 qualification changes

• And an important update involving Al Fong and SafeSport

00:00 – Intro 02:45 – Swiss Court Sends Jordan Chiles Bronze Case Back to CAS 05:40 – Recap of the Paris Floor Final debacle (Full Breakdown) 15:10 – CAS Decision: Why Romania Won and Jordan Lost the Bronze 22:40 – Swiss Supreme Court Ruling: What the Judges Really Said 30:05 – Will Jordan Chiles Get Her Medal Back? Reading the Legal Tea Leaves 35:10 – FIG Quietly Rewrites the Inquiry Rules After Paris 41:20 – What Could Still Go Wrong With the New Inquiry System 43:00 – Al Fong Update: SafeSport Suspension, USAG Response, What It Means 52:10 – NCAA Rankings Shakeups & Week 5 Takeaways 01:06:20 – Gymternet News: IOC Rules, Athlete Pay, LA 2028 Qualification Changes 01:20:40 – American Cup Roster, Andrade Flag Honor 01:26:40 – College & Cocktails, Fantasy, Live Shows & Outro

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 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:27 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:37 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:05 GymCastic Updates 10:51 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:30 League Leaders 13:45 10.0 Deals 14:09 League Stats 14:45 Byes & Injuries This Week's College & Cocktails: January 30 after Arkansas @ Florida (ESPN2). Join us at 6:00pm PT

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-gate and that Alabama vs Missouri finish.

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• Gymnasts speaking out against I.C.E. and our suggestions for Minnesota's equality meet.

• What happened during week 4?
  • Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the top spot in the country after a 198.425 this weekend, which ties for the highest January score in college gymnastics history
  • LSU also broke the 198 barrier last week
  • Florida had to count a fall on vault after Ly Bui's injury
  • Who is the winner of this week's ''I Don't Want Anything To Do With That'' award?
  • We now have two more 10 after this weekend, for a total of four so far this season
• Biggest controversies of week 4
  • Hitting your feet on the mat-gate: why we need a full analysis comparing the score given to Oklahoma's Lily Pederson and Utah's McKenna Smith
  • We are giving you permission to be outraged about scoring at the Alabama vs Missouri meet because ???
  • We are hitting the one month mark for the 2026 NCAA gymnastics season - what are Jessica's biggest surprises?
    • Alabama fully going for the jock intensity vibe by bench pressing gymnasts on the sides
    • Do NOT count Stanford out. The Cardinals are ranked ninth and it's not even April. This is correct.
    • The team ranked first on floor nationally isn't UCLA, it's not Oklahoma, it's GEORGIA!
    • Riley McCusker is ranked second nationally on bars. Nature is healing.
  • What are Spencer's biggest surprises? (Sad version...)
    • Utah is ranked fourteenth and has two 195s in its first four meets...
    • Kentucky is ranked 32nd and has two 194s in its first three meets. Yiiiiikes

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00:00 – Intro: Priorities & Jan 27, 2026 00:31 – Headlines: Spencer Won Fantasy (Breaking News) 01:33 – The Age Falsification Database: It's Everyone 03:21 – Gymnasts Speak Out: ICE, Minneapolis & Civil Rights 05:25 – Minnesota's UCLA Social Equity Meet Ideas (Feb 7) 10:17 – NCAA News: Week 4 Results & Storylines 12:36 – Rankings Shake-Up: Oklahoma Overtakes Florida 15:56 – Updates: Support Independent Journalism + Show/Club Notes 18:46 – Two More 10s This Season (Chio Beam, Chiles Floor) 19:29 – Jordan Chiles: 10.0 + All-Around Dominance Talk 22:15 – Controversy: Bars Feet-on-the-Mat Gate (Pederson vs Smith) 29:26 – Alabama vs Missouri Ending: The Floor Score Debate 34:13 – PSA: Etiquette for Guests at Meets (Don't Sit on Mats) 39:16 – One Month In: NCAA Season Surprises (Happy & Sad) 59:12 – Gymternet News + Letters Begin (British Gymnastics Rebrand) 1:02:53 – Feedback: "How's the Trident?" + Why Not More Podium Time? 1:06:48 – Give Minnesota Some Props (and why they need it right now) 1:09:10 – Fan Fic Corner: Gay Gymnastics Romance Incoming 1:11:54 – What Happens if a Judge Misses a Meet? (Travel Chaos) 1:16:10 – Rosen's Bars Dismount: What's Going On Mechanically? 1:18:24 – Why Don't We Like Oklahoma's Floor? (Paper Dolls Theory) 1:22:08 – Everyone's So Orange (Spray Tan, NIL, and Citrus Crimes) 1:27:25 – Outro: C&C Preview + Live Show Season Pass + Thanks

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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?

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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 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:59 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:13 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:17 GymCastic Updates 10:53 Roster Bargains - Floor 13:29 League Leaders 14:05 10.0 Deals 14:27 League Stats 15:15 Byes & Injuries This Week's College & Cocktails: January 25 after UCLA @ (FOX) Join us at 12:00pm PT

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.

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00:00 – Kentucky Gymnastics Recreates the Heated Rivalry Pump-Up Speech 00:00:17 – Welcome to GymCastic (Bonus Episode) 00:00:45 – You Don't Need to Know This Show (We'll Explain Everything) 00:01:04 – Adult Conversation Warning (Minor Spoilers) 00:01:38 – What Is Heated Rivalry? 00:03:05 – Hockey the Way Jade Carey's Floor Is Choreography 00:04:40 – Why Are We Doing a Podcast About This? 00:06:10 – The Books: Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid 00:07:05 – Why People Are Obsessed With This Show 00:10:00 – Secret Romance, Gay Panic, and Years of Tension 00:13:25 – The Stairs Scene, Chirping, and Competitive Flirting 00:17:05 – Gay and Bi Representation That Feels Real 00:20:20 – From Coco Gauff to SNL to Massive Fan Edits 00:25:40 – Casting Heated Rivalry for Gymnastics 00:29:30 – Greatest of All Time Criteria (Hot, Dominant, Iconic) 00:33:40 – If Not Russian, then who? 00:37:10 – Why a Lesbian Version Wouldn't Work (Sue Bird Was Right) 00:40:20 – Khorkina for Maximum Chaos Casting 00:43:30 – Why Sports Movies Are Never Realistic (And That's Fine) 00:46:40 – The Gym Mom vs Kip's Dad: Loyalty and Support 00:49:50 – Secret Relationships vs The Closet 00:53:10 – Panic, Fear, and Being Recognized 00:56:10 – Complications of Secret Hookups (Spring Break Story) 00:59:50 – Sub Dom Dynamics in Elite Sports 01:06:40 – Is This a Turning Point for Sports Fan Fic Smut?