Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

By Jason Larkins, BleavSports
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Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches episodes

  • Understanding Cheer Parents: Key Differences in Working with Dads vs. Moms

    In this episode Jason tells Brittany about the differences between working with dads versus working with moms. Jason and Brittany talk about the announcement of two new event companies, Liberty Spirit and Freedom Spirit, lead by two former Varsity employees, Jim Hill and Brian Elza. Lastly, the Quote of the Week is a quote Jason heard from his sister and still uses with the athletes to this day.

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    Thank you Black Boys Cheer for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/BlackBoysCheer/ or on Instagram at https://instagram.com/blackboyscheer

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    54 min
  • Does Missing a Season of Flying or Basing Set Athletes Back? My Thoughts on Skill Progression. Plus, A Tribute to Beth Hendricks Mundell

    In this episode Jason and Brittany extend their condolences to Beth Hendricks Mundell’s family, and gym, Rockstar Arizona, after her recent passing. Jason shares a few stories about Beth and how great of a woman she was. Next Jason follows up on last week’s conversation on athlete safety after receiving an unexpected phone call from an old friend who watched the episode. This week’s question of the week is from a mom who is worried that her daughter might fall behind since she is on a team where she doesn’t fly or base. Lastly, the quote of the week is a Jason original about athletes being more focused on working hard than being cool.

    Sounds Like That is the official music producer of the Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast and of American Cheer, so if you’re interested in getting music from Sounds Like That, click the link below to receive more information. shorturl.at/mqwQR

    Thank you Black Boys Cheer for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/BlackBoysCheer/ or on Instagram at https://instagram.com/blackboyscheer

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Is "The Dark Side of Cheer" Fair to the Cheer Industry? My Reaction to HBO’s Documentary

    In this episode Jason and Brittany give their thoughts on the HBO Real Sports episode, "The Dark Side of Cheer," where HBO explores sexual abuse in the allstar cheer industry.  Jason talks about the new third party company that the USASF has joined with to help protect athletes in the industry, Safeatallstar.com, where all parents, athletes and coaches can get training on how to prevent, react, or take notice if there's an athlete in danger. Jason brings us the quote of the week, and gives a little biology lesson while doing so. If you're new to the channel, thanks for joining us and be sure to like, comment and subscribe.

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    1 hr 24 min
  • What Cheer Parents Need to Know About Closed Practices: My Perspective on the Pros and Cons

    In this episode Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore talk about the current events in the industry. The Cheerleading Worlds has added three new divisions, and Varsity revised various parts of the allstar scoresheet, so Jason and Brittany both give their opinions on both. Lastly, the question of the week is asking for Jason and Brittany’s thoughts on closed practices, and if parents should attend cheer practice. If you’re new to the channel thanks for joining us and be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE!

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      1 hr 9 min
    • From Varsity Buyout to Industry Comeback: Tammy Van Vleet’s Story of Resilience in Cheer

      In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Tammy Van Vleet, owner of The Spirit Network. Tammy talks about how she first got started in the Allstar cheerleading industry, and before she knew it, running three successful brands before eventually selling them to Varsity. But Tammy is BACK and making waves in the industry again! You’re really in for a treat with this episode. If you’re new to the channel thanks for joining us and be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE!

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      1 hr 25 min
    • What Every Cheer Coach Needs to Know About Industry Change: A Conversation with Jeff Miller

      In this episode Jason interviews Jeff Miller the Executive Director of the NACCC. The NACCC (North American Cheer Coaches Congress) has made a come back and Jeff talks all about it: their origins, the reboot, their goals and how coaches can get involved and make a positive impact on the industry. If you're new to the channel whether listening on Apple Podcast or Spotify, or watching on YouTube, be sure to subscribe, and if you like the interview, LIKE the interview.

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      46 min
    • What Sets Top Gun Apart from the Rest? Victor Rosario on Leading One of Cheer’s Most Iconic Gyms

      In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Victor Rosario, owner of the World Champion Top Gun Allstars. They talk about how Top Gun got started, and the ups and downs of the program. Jason asks Victor his thoughts on the current state of the USASF, and the industry as a whole. Jason also ask Victor about the time Top Gun gave their paid bid away and what motivated that. Victor tells great story after great story, this is definitely an episode you want to check out. If you're new to the channel whether listening on Apple Podcast, Spotify or YouTube be sure to subscribe, and if you like the podcast, LIKE the podcast.

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      1 hr 22 min
    • From Navarro to Netflix: Monica Aldama Talks Cheerleading, Fame, and Leadership

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      In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Monica Aldama, head cheerleading coach of the 14 time NCA National Champions, Navarro College. They talk about her time on the Netflix docuseries, CHEER, her time on Dancing with the Stars, and meeting Nelly. Monica clears up rumors Jason has heard over the years and he asks Monica a question he's been waiting to ask for the last 15 years. Lastly, Jason ends the interview with the quote of the week and gives Monica her flowers. If you're new to the channel whether listening on Apple Podcast or Spotify, or watching on YouTube, be sure to subscribe, and if you like the interview, LIKE the interview. Watch the episode on YouTube- youtu.be/PXi0uX3C8-c Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-cheer/id1510402862 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0tMcBnJiF63oNdsaR8VoSn?si=ZyQk3uzyR6qPoRzXYMTjBg&dl_branch=1&nd=1

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      1 hr 28 min
    • Is The Summit’s Reign Over? Heidi Weber on How the All-Star Worlds Is Set to Compete

      In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Heidi Weber, the Executive Director of Operations for the Allstar Worlds about their new championship event. They talk about the origins of the cheerleading event, how the event went this season, and what makes this event special. For the better part of the last decade the Summit has been the premier end-of-season event for lower level allstar cheerleading teams, but the Allstar Worlds is here to challenge that. After a great debut and tons of support from cheerleading gyms and families everywhere, this might be the new go-to end-of-season event. Watch the whole episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Va0n3f6EBCg. A great episode that you don’t want to miss. If you’re new to the channel be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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      1 hr 5 min
    • Breaking Down Varsity’s New Scoring System: What Parents and Athletes Need to Know

      In this episode Jason explains his initials thoughts on the release of the new Varsity scoring system. Jason also wonders if the industry will ever truly be satisfied with scoring and the scoring system. The CheerMad.com question of the day is from Ryan Lewis and wants to know how can new parents to cheer adjust to the way cheer is scored compared to other sports, and both Jason and Brittany have their own opinions on that topic. If you're new to the channel please be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode, and of course, like, comment and share. You can watch the full episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cDY12Q1evzA

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      1 hr 10 min

    About Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

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