From Paris: NBC gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez

Episode 417 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features NBC gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez, who has been featured on the live coverage of the event on NBC and Peacock. In this podcast, Hernandez discusses how she approaches explaining gymnastics in layperson terms; what she looks for on each apparatus; her preparation to call the competition; why Simone Biles is the best of all-time from an Olympian’s perspective; where she is located during the competition; her interest in staying in broadcasting, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.