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ON SALE NOW: GymCastic LIVE at U.S. Championships in Phoenix WHEN: Sunday, Aug 9th after the women's final podium ceremony at 6pm-ish WHERE: Streaming online or Phoenix, AZ WHAT: It's the post-meet after party (with a bar and snacks). We will discuss the meet immediately after it happens—and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. HOW: Tickets on sale now. Club Gym Nerd members get your discount (check your email). Ellie Black (CAN) makes Commonwealth Games history as the first gymnast ever to win two Commonwealth all-around titles. We discuss the competition highlights, Gabriel Langton's frightening high bar fall, the shakeup at World Gymnastics (FIG), gymternet news and which NCAA teams would best suit today's international elite stars. COMMONWEALTH GAMES Ellie Black (CAN) wins her second Commonwealth all-around title Breanna Scott (AUS) takes silver and Lia-Monica Fontaine (CAN) wins bronze Australia wins the women's team title ahead of Canada and England Kate McDonald (AUS) wins bars gold Canada wins the men's team title Reuben Ward (SCO) delivers a home all-around victory for Scotland Watch in the United States on beIN Sports. See the full gymnastics results. MINI COMMISSION: INTERNATIONAL ELITES GO TO COLLEGE We match Rebeca Andrade (BRA), Kaylia Nemour (ALG), Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos (FRA), Kishi Rina (JPN), Manila Esposito (ITA), Flávia Saraiva (BRA), Eythora Thorsdottir (NED), Ellie Black (CAN) and other international stars with their ideal NCAA programs. Want your own mini commission? Join Club Gym Nerd at the World Champion level. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ellie Black Makes History and Phoenix Schedule 01:37 – Gabriel Langton's High Bar Fall 04:00 – Nicolas Buompane out in World Gymnastics Shakeup 07:18 – Ellie Black's Historic Commonwealth Double 10:05 – Commonwealth Women's Team Final 15:21 – Club Gym Nerd and GymCastic Tools 18:54 – Women's All-Around Final 30:29 – Apparatus Finals and Opportunities for Comedy 40:34 – Canada and Scotland's Historic Men's Victories 45:38 – Rage-O-Meter: Commentary About Chinese Gymnasts 46:54 – Gymternet News and Romanian Safeguarding 54:02 – Nicola Bartolini Retires 55:54 – World Gymnastics Keeps Its Russian Policy 57:15 – Magnificent Seven and Phoenix Live Show 1:00:07 – Mini Commission: International Elites Go to College 1:28:16 – Club Gym Nerd and Behind The Scenes SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, the complete members-only archive, games, forum access and live-show discounts Shop GymCastic TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES LA 2028 Roster Lab Elite Score Explorer International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation Gymnastics History Resistance Resources Cover art and photograph © GymCastic / Steve Cooper. All rights reserved.

HEADLINES Nadia Comăneci says Ana Barbosu's legal fees in the fight to retain her Paris 2024 bronze medal will be covered. U.S. CLASSIC MORNING-AFTER COFFEE KLATSCH Reese Esponda Wins the U.S. Classic All-Around Esponda improved her top all-around score by nearly a full point, finished almost a point ahead of Jade Carey and entered the conversation for a World Championships team spot. Full U.S. Classic results and video of every routine Katelyn Ohashi Returns to Elite Gymnastics Ohashi made her triumphant return to elite gymnastics for the first time since 2013—and competed in her first senior U.S. Classic. Is Skye Blakely the All-Around Favorite for Nationals? MINI COMMISSION: EFFICIENT ROUTINE CONSTRUCTION: request for smart routine construction for Dulcy Caylor and Kaylia Nemour World Championships Qualifiers China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea qualified teams to Rotterdam. Amanda Yap of Singapore earned an individual Worlds spot. The Uzbekistani and Filipino men missed Worlds qualification despite outscoring the United States and Brazil, which did qualify. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ana Barbosu's Legal Fees 06:51 – U.S. Classic Debrief 12:55 – Reese Esponda's Worlds Case 21:25 – Katelyn Ohashi's Next Move 27:07 – Skye Blakely and Jade Carey 36:39 – Who We're Worried About 43:36 – U.S. International Standing 48:20 – Gymternet News 54:00 – Efficient Routine Construction 1:13:03 – Commonwealth Games and Worlds Qualifiers RELATED EPISODES Behind the Scenes: U.S. Classic 2026 Meet Report  Behind the Scenes: Podium Training Report—U.S. Classic 2026 Behind the Scenes: Ohashi Is Back with Scott Bregman UP NEXT Behind the Scenes, our live Q&A podcast, Fridays at noon Pacific. SUPPORT OUR WORK Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic merchandise. Thanks to our sponsor Huel -our exclusive offer of 15% OFF with our code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES LA 2028 Roster Lab Elite Score Explorer International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History: Uncle Tim's gymnastics history and Code of Points archive Resistance Resources Cover art photos of Skye Blakely, Jade Carey and Reese Esponda © GymCastic/Steve Cooper. All rights reserved. Katelyn Ohashi cover-art photo © Melissa J. Perenson/Cal Sport Media.

Our immediate reactions right after the meet!   Everything from the 2026 U.S. Classic, including Reese Esponda's all-around victory, Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite competition, Skye Blakely's event titles, Jade Carey's upgrades, Nationals qualification, the biggest breakout performances, and historic gay TV moment.  We also discuss NBC's broadcast, routine construction, Nationals qualifying procedures, and answer Club Gym Nerd questions. This is our live Q&A show, where we answer your questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). For the extended episode  log in, refresh this page and the extended player for Club Members will appear below. Not a member? Join here. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Historic Moment in Gay Gymnastics History 01:31 – Jade Carey Takes the Long View 03:11 – Reese Esponda's Bars, Beam and Winning Floor 05:41 – Katelyn Ohashi's Successful Elite Return 06:23 – Ohashi's Beam Inquiry and Qualification Score 08:45 – The Meet's Real Winner: Smart Routine Construction 10:09 – Why Ohashi's Comeback Is Already a Huge Success 13:07 – Could Ohashi Be Invited to Nationals? 15:53 – Skye Blakely Wins Bars and Beam 16:42 – Ally Damelio's Seitz 17:20 – Were the U.S. Classic Scores Too Generous? 19:12 – Leanne Wong's Smarter Beam Composition 22:53 – BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS To listen to the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd for the extended Behind The Scenes episode every Friday: https://gymcastic.com/club/ 23:53 – Why Katelyn Ohashi and Laurie Hernandez + Jade Made Jessica Cry 26:48 – Breakout Stars: Zoey Molomo and Isabella Anzola 31:50 – Building a World Team From the U.S. Classic 33:31 – How to Watch Peacock and the International Feed Together 34:29 – Jade Carey's Full-Twisting Double Layout Technique 36:50 – Do World Team Members Have to Be Top-Five All-Arounders? 37:10 – Should Jade Carey Increase Her Bars Difficulty? 42:02 – Charleigh Bullock's Compelling Bars Score 42:28 – Izzy Stassi's Elite Potential at Oklahoma 44:30 – Is the U.S. Currently a World-Gold Team? 45:32 – Tom Forster and the Selection Committee 49:10 – Why USAG Needs a Single-Event Qualifying Score 51:02 – Suni Lee and the Case for Specialist Qualification 52:25 – Should Katelyn Ohashi Petition to Nationals? 1:00:35 – Gymnasts Still Planning Elite Comebacks 1:03:12 – Shilese Jones' Comeback Status 1:03:30 – The Broadcast's Skye Blakely Resilience Narrative 1:08:48 – The Absurdity of Mandatory "Dry Seasons" 1:09:49 – What Does "No Partying" Actually Mean? 1:10:14 – Jessica Disappears to Dance in the Street 1:10:57 – Is LSU's Injury Management a Problem? SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic: Shop merch. GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: LA 2028 Roster Lab, Elite Score Explorer and the International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History: Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources  

Recorded immediately after Senior Women's podium training at the U.S. Classic. Suni Lee officially announced her comeback documentary, Katelyn Ohashi unveiled upgrades ahead of the U.S. Classic, Jade Carey looked every bit the World Team favorite, and Spencer and Jessica break down everything they saw during senior women's podium training. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, hot mic moments, start values, fantasy picks, and an extended Club Gym Nerd Q&A.  For the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Not a member? Join here. Before competition begins, build your team for the 2026 U.S. Classic Fantasy Game. Lineups lock Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Eastern. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome, Hot Mics & US Classic Podium Training 00:52 Suni Lee Officially Announces Her Comeback 03:08 Should Single Event Specialists Have a Pathway to Championships? 06:28 Katelyn Ohashi's Upgraded Floor Routine 10:00 Katelyn Ohashi's Beam Changes & Strategy 14:00 Lost Luggage, AARP & Elite Warm-Up Rituals 15:10 Skye Blakely's Beam Upgrade 17:22 Leanne Wong's New Beam Composition 21:15 Beam Connection Bonus Explained 21:56 More Leanne Wong Routine Nerding 23:01 Fantasy Game, Elite Score Explorer & Roster Lab Updates 24:55 Store Sale, Referral Program & Bluesky Groups BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS To listen to the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd for the extended Behind The Scenes episode every Friday: https://gymcastic.com/club/ 25:00 Beam Bonus Bungle Story 26:28 Final Thoughts on Leanne's Beam 28:59 Jade Carey Wins Podium Training 30:02 Jade's Upgrades & Event-by-Event Review 31:55 Izzy Stasi's Oklahoma Era & New Choreography 34:10 Zoe Molomo, Simone Rose & Dulcy Caylor Notes 36:45 Comedy Awards, Hot Mic Moments & Withdrawals 37:08 Club Gym Nerd Q&A Begins 38:00 Single-Event Qualification to Nationals Debate 43:02 Should Nationals Matter More Than Worlds Selection? 50:58 Who Was Terrible at Compulsories? 53:31 The Most Memorable Compulsory Disasters 56:40 Are Olympic Comebacks About Passion or Business? 01:01:39 Spencer's Dream Suni Lee Bars Routine 01:05:08 The Perfect Acting Role for Laurie Hernandez 01:05:58 Is Elite Gymnastics Inherently Bad for Kids? 01:08:43 Can You Reach Elite Without Early Specialization? SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic: Shop merch. GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: LA 2028 Roster Lab, Elite Score Explorer and the International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History: Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources    

Hear from the Ohashi and Skye themselves while we preview the 2026 U.S. Classic and break down every major storyline heading into one of the most important meets of the elite season. This week we discuss: • Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite gymnastics at age 29 and what she needs to qualify for U.S. Championships • Skye Blakely's first elite all-around competition since 2024 • Jade Carey's return after nearly a year away from competition • Leanne Wong's first meet since winning World all-around silver • Reese Esponda, Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock, Simone Rose and other gymnasts to watch • Laurie Hernandez's official official coming out • Shilese Jones calls out USA Gymnastics leadership • Romania updates • Tiana Sumanasekera will represent Sri Lanka • Qatar's recruiting of young French gymnasts • NCAA eligibility changes • World Championships qualification updates HOW TO WATCH THE 2026 U.S. CLASSIC Friday, July 17 -Senior Women's Podium Training – 2:00 p.m. ET on FlipNow Saturday, July 18 - Jr– 2:00 p.m. ET, Senior Women – 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock/NBC GYMCASTIC LIVE FROM CLASSIC IN HARTFORD Friday after podium training (approximately 4:30 p.m. ET) Saturday after the senior women's competition (approximately 9:30 p.m. ET) Play the 2026 U.S. Classic Fantasy Game SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: - https://gymcastic.com/club/ Shop GymCastic Merch: - https://store.gymcastic.com/ CHAPTERS 04:35 U.S. Classic: Qualification Scores & What's at Stake 06:26 Katelyn Ohashi's Elite Comeback 13:13 Should There Be an Ohashi Wild Card? 17:22 Skye Blakely on vault plan and Nemour 20:37 Leanne Wong Revenge  Era 23:23 Jade Carey's Return Plan 26:46 Who to watch at U.S. Classic 31:04 Gymternet News 31:22 Laurie Hernandez Officially Comes Out 34:34 The "Unfinished Business" Comeback Narrative 37:48 Romania Drama Update 40:14 Philippines Federation & Levi Jung-Ruivivar 43:56 Qatar Recruiting French Gymnasts 46:19 Doping Ban & Coach Arrest 47:20 Russia, Belarus & Olympic Eligibility 49:06 Shilese Jones Speaks Out About USA Gymnastics 49:40 NCAA Adopts New Eligibility Rules GYMCASTIC TOOLS LA 2028 Roster Lab Elite Score Explorer International Gymnastics Calendar Games Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation Gymnastics History & Code of Points Archive Resistance Resources

Three-time Olympian Becky Downie is here and opens up about the difficult years between Tokyo and Paris, why she never officially retired after the Olympics, recovering from multiple surgeries and two Achilles ruptures, competing without a permanent gym or coach, and why she believes British Gymnastics has finally begun to change. We also discuss the future of uneven bars, athlete autonomy, trauma-informed coaching, and the equipment issue Becky says is holding back bar specialists around the world. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open – "I Wasn't a Functioning Human" 00:25 Introduction: Becky Downie's Journey to Paris 05:27 Life After Paris: Retirement, Fibroids & Starting Again 08:08 Discovering the Fibroids That Changed Everything 14:42 Dating, Family & Wanting Children 15:27 Paris Olympics: New Coaches, New Team Dynamic 20:00 Trauma, Lilleshall & Recovering After Tokyo 31:19 Learning to Heal & Process Trauma 37:39 Training Without a Coach or Gym 40:12 Why LA 2028 Is Still the Goal 44:07 Sponsor: Huel 45:37 Body Maintenance, Strength Training & Supplements 51:30 Has British Gymnastics Really Changed? 54:22 Equipment Injustice: The Uneven Bars Problem 57:03 Why Gymnova Bars Need to Change 01:01:08 Two Achilles Ruptures & Learning to Trust Your Body 01:08:25 Athlete Autonomy & Speaking Up 01:11:17 Athlete Representation & The Future 01:12:34 The Book Becky Wants to Write 01:15:33 Looking Ahead to LA 2028 01:15:43 Update: Coach, New Gym & Commonwealth Games Decision GET MORE FROM GYMCASTIC Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, extended interviews, live Q&As, exclusive commissions, our members-only forum, fantasy gymnastics, and more: https://gymcastic.com/club/ Elite Score Explorer: https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/ Roster Lab: https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/ Gymnastics Calendar: https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/ Live Shows: https://gymcastic.com/live-shows/ GymCastic Store: https://store.gymcastic.com/ Newsletter: https://gymcastic.com/ Becky Downie Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwVDDnyD6Ig OUR SPONSOR: HUEL Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. New customers only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show. SUPPORT GYMCASTIC Club Gym Nerd members get our weekly Behind the Scenes podcast every Friday, extended interviews, live Q&As, discounts on live shows, fantasy gymnastics, games, and our members-only forum. Refer a friend to Club Gym Nerd! Once they sign up, email [email protected] with "Referral" in the subject line and you'll both receive a free month of membership. Everything is at GymCastic.com.

The History of Italian Gymnastics traces the remarkable rise of one of the world's most successful gymnastics nations—from Italy's early Olympic champions and circus acrobatics roots to the Vanessa Ferrari revolution and today's powerhouse led by Alice D'Amato and Manila Esposito. We explore the forgotten pioneers, iconic eponymous skills, the dominance of Jury Chechi on rings, the 2019 breakthrough World medal, the unforgettable Paris Olympics, and whether Italy has what it takes to defeat Team USA during the Los Angeles quad. Along the way we revisit Vanessa Ferrari's controversial Olympic floor finals, the MTV series that made Italian gymnasts celebrities, and the innovations that changed the Code of Points forever. CHAPTERS 00:00 The History of Italian Gymnastics 01:40 Why Italy Is a Gymnastics Superpower Today 06:40 Italy's First Olympic Champions & Circus Origins 12:58 Which Gymnastics Cities Would Win Olympic Gold? 17:05 Italy's First Women's Olympic Medal 19:00 Laura Micheli: The Lady of the Rings 23:05 The Rome Olympics at the Baths of Caracalla 26:26 The Sexism Era & Why Italy Stopped Winning 29:50 Jury Chechi & The Return of Italian Dominance 33:05 Italy's Most Innovative Skills 38:03 Italian Skills Still in the Code of Points 44:35 GymCastic Updates & Community News 46:16 The Ferrari Revolution Begins 50:34 Vanessa Ferrari Wins the 2006 World Title 56:10 Should Ferrari Have Medaled in 2012 & 2016? 01:01:00 Did Vanessa Ferrari Deserve Olympic Gold in Tokyo? 01:07:10 MTV's Italian Gymnastics Reality Show 01:14:35 The Next Generation: 2019 World Bronze 01:19:40 Nicola Bartolini & Italy's Men's Revival 01:22:48 Paris 2024: Team Silver & Beam Gold 01:28:59 Can Italy Beat Team USA? UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific (no BTS on July 4th but enjoy the entire archive!) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now NEW! GymCastic Tools LA 2028 Roster Labj Elite Score Explorer International Gymnastics Calendar Games  Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Welcome to Behind the Scenes! Every Friday, Club Gym Nerd members join us live for our unfiltered Q&A, breaking gymnastics news, behind-the-scenes stories, hot takes, and all the conversations that don't fit into the main show. This public episode is just a preview—the full conversation continues after 37:07 with our extended discussion, listener questions, NCAA rule changes, Asian Championships, the new GymCastic Roster Lab with special guest, Scott Bregman (Spencer is on vacation).  Support independent gymnastics journalism and unlock the full episode every week by joining Club Gym Nerd: https://gymcastic.com/club/  CHAPTERS 00:00 Katelyn Ohashi Is Back! 01:18 Why This Comeback Is Such a Big Deal 03:00 How Katelyn Ohashi Changed Gymnastics Coverage Forever 05:29 The Biggest Challenge Facing Her Return 08:01 Why Veteran Gymnasts Have an Advantage 10:35 Do Specialists Still Have a Chance? 13:06 Pan Am Dengue Fever & Why Team Depth Matters 13:55 Should NCAA Stars Represent Other Countries? 17:24 Can Ohashi (or Riley McCusker) Make Team USA? 19:42 NEW! GymCastic Roster Lab Preview 23:24 USA Championships Preview 26:12 Is FlipNow Worth It? 28:05 What Happened to USA Gymnastics Live Scores? 37:07  Behind the Scenes Continues for Club Gym Nerd Members NCAA's New Five-Year Eligibility Rule Explained How the Rule Changes Recruiting & Scholarships Will Fifth-Year Athletes Change College Gymnastics? Asian Championships & New World Qualifiers Home HPV Tests & Skipping Pap Smear a Cautionary Tale Fact Check: Riley McCusker & NCAA Bars Title Simone vs. Rebeca Vault Debate Are Back Walkovers Actually Bad for Your Back? Which NCAA & Elite Stars Could Return? More NCAA Comeback Predictions Listener Questions Disclosure Day Movie Debate WATCH Jade Carey and Ohashi at American Classic in Minnesota on USAG's FlipTv Rhythmic, Tumbling, Trampoline and Acro Championships (USA Gymnastics Championships) in Tulsa on USAG YouTube SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Gymnastics Games Suite Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Rebeca Andrade is back—and people are confused...did she come out with her girlfriend or not? We break down Andrade's long-awaited return at the 2026 Pan American Championships, Claire Pease's all-around title, the controversial one-point vault run deduction that cost Charleigh Bullock gold, and why the mixed MAG/WAG competition format deserves a bigger stage. We also discuss the latest U.S. team injury updates, World Championship qualification, and how to get out of pap smears for life! This is the weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A show, where we answer your questions live. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh this page and the extended episode player will appear below. Not a member? Join here. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome / Rebeca Andrade Returns 01:56 Monday Update: People are confused, did Andrade come out or not? 4:10 Event finals recap 06:15 Rebeca's comeback: Why she already looks ready for Worlds 11:14 Claire Pease wins the Pan American all-around title 12:34 Charleigh Bullock's controversial one-point vault deduction 15:35 Pan American Championships qualify teams to Worlds 22:03 U.S. injury updates: Hezly Rivera & Lila Richardson 26:13 Thais Fidelis, Hillary Heron & other Pan Am standouts 28:50 Men's World Championship qualifiers & Canada's historic finish 31:07 Mixed MAG/WAG competition: Should more meets use this format? 36:41 Why Rebeca Andrade was allowed to warm up floor 40:59 Members-only Behind the Scenes begins Club Gym Nerd Extended BTS - for the full episode Join here 40:59 Updated cervical cancer screening guidelines & HPV testing 44:23 Nastia's famous "butt shelf" beam choreography 50:38 Becoming a Gym Nerd: Listener story 52:06 Simone Biles inspires contemporary art 53:26 Should gymnastics allow lyrics in floor music? 1:00:00 Pokémon GO privacy & app permissions 1:02:22 Rebeca Andrade vs. Simone Biles: Who has the greatest Cheng? 1:09:15 Modern Pentathlon, obstacle racing & Olympic oddities 1:14:42 Resistance Corner SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Gymnastics Games Suite Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources  

What are the greatest gymnastics routines ever performed? This commissioned episode takes on an impossible challenge: building the Pantheon of Gymnastics. Jessica and Spencer debate the most iconic vaults, bars routines, beam masterpieces, and floor exercises across every era—from Olesia Dudnik, Yang Bo, and Kim Gwang Suk to Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, Kaylia Nemour, and Sunisa Lee. Along the way they revisit the artistry of 1989 Worlds, the greatest NCAA floor routines ever performed, and the unforgettable performances that defined generations of gymnastics fans. REFERENCE VIDEOS Vanessa Atler's double-twisting Yurchenko from 1999 Mo Huilan's iconic typewriter floor routine from 1994 Produnova's tango floor routine with a freakin' double-arabian punch front!! Jesus Rivera proving why Cuba was at the forefront of artistry i Lashenova on why the Soviets weren't messing around with artistry Can you even bring pain of a nation if you don't have a sad violin? Natalia Frolova, Brooklyn Moors, and Leah Homma  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Commission Brief 02:12 VAULT: Greatest Vaults Ever 07:16 Simone's YDP 09:29 Andrade's Cheng 10:56 The Amanar Debate 12:12 Best DTYs 15:27 Shannon Miller's Yurchenko Full 16:18 Greatest Rudis 17:38 Yang Yun's Flying Jesus Vault 18:13 Produnova, Yulo & Davtyan 23:11 BARS: Greatest Bars Routines Ever 25:47 Kim Gwang Suk 28:04 Amy Chow Appreciation 29:04 He Kexin's Beijing Masterpiece 32:06 Beth Tweddle 34:00 Mustafina 42:35 BEAM: Greatest Beam Routines Ever 42:42 Dudnik & Yang Bo 44:10 Li Li & Ke Qinqin 46:39 Gutsu & Lysenko 48:43 Kui Yuanyuan 50:30 Fan Ye 53:01 Soviet Beam Greats 56:04 Anna Pavlova 59:40 Komova & Flavia 01:03:07 Sanne Wevers 01:06:10 Zhou Yaqin & Zhang Qingying 01:09:01 Why Simone isn't the beam GOAT 01:11:12 FLOOR: Greatest Floor Routines Ever 01:11:29 Podkopayeva & Omelianchik 01:14:16 Dominique Moceanu 01:16:39 Mo Huilan's Typewriter Routine 01:17:01 Elena Produnova 01:18:03 Jesús Rivera 01:20:45 Céline van Gerner & Eythora 01:23:02 The Legendary 1989 Worlds Floor Session 01:30:17 Simone Biles 01:31:18 Vanessa Ferrari 01:33:22 Rebeca Andrade 01:33:56 Pain of a Nation: Greatest Choreography 01:38:21 Dobre, Filatova & Petrik 01:41:34 NCAA Floor Pantheon RELATED EPISODES 252: Myths, Legends and Unexpected Moments in Gymnastics History 258: The Fluff Cast 312: 4th Is the New 1st 313: Best Floor Routines EVAH! History's Best Beam Routines UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific  SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Resistance Resources

Elite summer is officially here and GymCastic is breaking down the state of the art in gymnastics heading into the 2026 season. We discuss Simone Biles revealing she "almost died," Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos' emotional return to competition in France, and the gymnasts currently setting the global standard on vault, bars, beam and floor. From Kaylia Nemour's historic bars work to Hezly Rivera leading the all-around rankings, we analyze what it actually takes to contend for World medals in 2026. Plus: French Nationals artistry deductions, NCAA news, and the latest gymternet controversies. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources SHOW NOTES Simone Biles shared that she "almost died" in what she called one of the scariest experiences of her life. Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos returned to exhibition competition at French Nationals for the first time since the Paris Olympics, performing floor and discussing her recovery and renewal in Martinique. French Nationals introduced separately listed artistry deductions in live scoring — the future is now. Elena Colas won the French all-around title with a 54.250 and continues her rapid rise as one of the top new seniors in the world. We break down the current world leaders on every apparatus and discuss: • Why Kaylia Nemour is redefining bars • Why Hezly Rivera is currently the all-around world leader • What makes beam composition "state of the art" • Why vault scoring may be changing • What separates a 14 floor routine from a 13 in 2026 GYMTERNET NEWS • Utah gymnastics Ghana trip controversy discussion • NCAA age-rule proposal update • New proposed NIL restrictions in Congress • Texas abortion laws and athlete healthcare concerns • Sam Oldham's charity comeback routine • Jackson Harrison Achilles injury • Emma Slevin transfers to Arkansas • Coaching updates across NCAA • Gymnastics Australia concussion investigation CHAPTERS 00:00 Simone Biles' scary health news 01:21 Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos returns at French Nationals 08:30 French Nationals artistry deductions revolution 09:25 Elena Colas wins French Nationals 17:02 Elite Summer 2026 begins 18:08 All-Around World Leaders: Hezly Rivera vs Kaylia Nemour 27:12 Vault world leaders and why vaulting has changed 35:30 Bars: Why Kaylia Nemour is redefining gymnastics 49:05 Beam world leaders and Chinese beam excellence 1:02:02 Floor exercise: what makes a 14 in 2026? 1:10:18 Gymternet News 1:16:04 NCAA age rule proposal explained 1:19:08 New NIL bill and athlete pay debate 1:21:29 Texas abortion laws and athlete safety concerns 1:23:00 Sam Oldham's charity comeback routine 1:24:01 Jackson Harrison injury and Emma Slevin transfer 1:24:33 NCAA rules and laws limiting athlete income 1:25:58 Australia concussion investigation UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific  

Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade are two of the greatest gymnasts in history. Yet they competed against each other just five times in nine years! In this episode, we tackle what may be gymnastics' biggest structural problem: the world's best athletes rarely get the chance to face each other. We propose a complete overhaul of the competition system, including world rankings, federation-free qualification pathways, athlete-controlled careers, an elite season, and fan-voted wild cards. We also explore how sports like tennis, the WNBA, and other professional leagues handle competition, athlete compensation, data rights, and fan engagement—and what gymnastics can learn from them. Plus, we discuss real-time scoring technology, VR and AR viewing experiences, digital-twin technology, and other innovations that could modernize the sport and make gymnastics easier to follow for fans around the world. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Revolutionizing Gymnastics 01:01 – HEADLINES Texas State Adds D1 Gymnastics 03:13 – Canadian Championships & Ellie Black 07:07 – Koper Cup Chaos 14:04 – Behind The Scenes: Sharks, Dysentery & Club Gym Nerd 16:32 –  Gymternet News: Texas Coach Indicted, DA looking for suvivors 17:38 – Simone Biles Is Still 50/50 21:18 – Ukrainian Gymnastics Protest Campaign 22:23 – Denver's Achilles Injury Research 24:09 – Florida's Singapore Tour 25:35 – Nadia's 50-Year Perfect 10 Celebration 26:54 – Michigan Men Get a New Facility 27:28 – Gymnaestrada Comes to Las Vegas 28:59 – New Pakistan Gymnastics Documentary 30:25 – 1984 U.S. Men's Team Documentary 33:08 – Iranian Women Win Historic Medal 33:47 – Melanie & Rebeca Return Updates 34:25 – Revolutionizing Gymnastics: How We Fix The Sport 34:45 – The Problem: The Best Gymnasts Never Compete 37:19 – Simone vs Rebeca: Only 5 Times in 9 Years 39:17 – When World-Class Athletes Get Left Home 42:06 – Why Federations Have Too Much Power 47:02 – Borrowing the Tennis Model 50:34 – Rankings, Injuries & Athlete Autonomy 54:24 – Wild Cards System 56:26 – Fixing Judging with Technology 58:26 – Make Scores Understandable 01:01:12 – Real-Time Skill Tracking & Data Visualization 01:01:39 – AR, AI & Digital-Twin Technology 01:03:29 – VR Front-Row Seats for Every Fan 01:09:01 – Alternative Broadcasts & Fan Engagement 01:14:06 – How Gymnasts Should Actually Get Paid 01:16:39 – Athlete Unions, Data Rights & Ownership 01:22:40 – The WNBA Model for Athlete Bio Data 01:24:38 – Designing the Perfect Competition System 01:27:12 – Turning Olympic Viewers Into Real Fans 01:34:15 – Listener Question: Biles I vs Dos Santos  

BONUS Welcome to Behind The Scenes: Secrets of The Podcast We are enjoying a well earned break this week. But we'd never leave you without the news. Here is a little bonus of our weekly Q&A show for Club Gym Nerd members, where we answer your questions live.  To listen or watch the full episode login here. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Not a member? Join here. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell Replay tickets available → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Behind the Scenes Intro & Che Campbell Replay 01:28 – Georgia News: Laurent Landi Officially Joins Cecile 01:53 – Joscelyn Roberson Transfers to Georgia 05:02 – Which WCC Gymnast Could Follow to Georgia? 07:42 – Konnor McClain's Post-NCAA Season Health Update 11:47 – Chuso at Tashkent & World Gymnastics Score Problems 13:11 – Japan's Worlds Team Heartbreak 15:09 – Worlds Qualification Rules & Rotterdam Tickets 17:00 – U.S. Pan Ams Team Announced 19:06 – Claire Pease's Cheng: Real or Not Yet? 20:42 – GymCastic Updates: Games, Referrals & Merch Sale 22:52 – Liverpool Gets 2030 Worlds 23:21 – Melanie de Jesus dos Santos Returns 25:33 – Melnikova's U.S. Gym Tour 26:14 – Chinese Nationals Beam Queen News 27:35 – Kidney Transplant Update & Sam Oldham Spy Database Follow-Up 30:15 – Goodbye to Regular Listeners / Club Gym Nerd BTS Begins 31:24 – Jessica's Graduation Trip to Boston 32:47 – Tufts Graduation Week & Boston Pops 33:57 – Baccalaureate, Jumbos & Tufts Civic Duty 36:17 – AI as a Weapon & Graduation Speeches 38:22 – Plane Seat Hell & Back Row Bathroom Life 40:43 – The Overmedicated Seatmate 42:45 – Cape Cod, Jaws & Great White Shark Warnings 45:59 – Provincetown, Mayflower Money & Gayborhood History 47:04 – The Giant Ship Inside the Library 47:42 – Airbnb Disaster: Wet Dog Smell, Mold & Mineral Deposits 50:54 – Eurovision, Sweden & Body-Part Grammar 54:12 – New Zealand Gymnastics Jail Explained 56:36 – Can College Gymnasts Train Year-Round? 58:42 – What Happens to Competition Equipment? 60:00 – EVO Gymnastics, Men's Training Centers & Funding 62:40 – Does Florida's Elite Focus Hurt NCAA Titles? 64:20 – Why WAG Needs an EVO-Style Model 65:03 – Resistance News & Legal Wins 67:02 – Wrap-Up, Sam Oldham Extended Interview & Memorial Day Sign-Off RELATED Sam Oldham Interivew - Jpanese gymnastics spy network  Behind The Scenes - Fridays at noon pacific  SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Gymnastics Games Suite Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically

Olympic bronze medalist Sam Oldham joins Jessica for a conversation about his personal Japanese Gymnastics Spy, mental health, ADHD, grace and letting coaches learn rather than be cancelled, sports science failures, NCAA gymnastics, and life after the 2012 Summer Olympics. From injury prevention and athlete autonomy to judging politics and storytelling in gymnastics media, this episode dives deep into how the sport is changing — and where it still falls short.  Club Gym Nerd members, login for the extended version almost 2 hrs long. Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh the podcast page and the extended player will appear. Not a member? Join here. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae CampbellReplay tickets available → Get tickets here SAM OLDHAM INTERVIEW British gymnastics legend Sam Oldham is here, and yes, we're going to talk about everything from winning Great Britain's historic (first in 100 years) bronze medal at the London Olympics that changed everything for British Gymnastics, to the chaos, comedy, and emotional whiplash of elite gymnastics life. Sam brings the rare combination of competition accolades, deep gym nerd-student credentials, and the kind of honesty about athlete culture that makes you gasp-laugh and then immediately need a therapy session. We discuss the pressure cooker of British Gymnastics, his friendship and love for his coach, surviving weight-obsessed culture he swore he would never succumb to, and being followed by a Japanese gymnastics spy! Login to reveal the extended version on the website. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro & Why Sam Oldham's Story Matters   02:15 – The Reality of Funding Men's Gymnastics   06:40 – Building Relationships That Save Careers   10:12 –  Live Show Replay & Club Gym Nerd Perks   16:11 – Sam Oldham on Coaching Wisdom & Sergei's Influence   22:45 – Why Gymnastics Breaks So Many Athletes   28:33 – Neurodiversity, Burnout & Life After Elite Sports   36:20 – The Pressure of Being "Perfect" as an Athlete   44:08 – Mental Health, Identity & Retirement from Gymnastics   52:14 – British Gymnastics Culture vs NCAA Energy   01:01:32 – Training Through Pain & Learning to Fuel Properly   01:08:45 – Eating Disorders, Fasting & Dangerous Training Culture   01:15:24 – Has Gymnastics Culture Actually Changed?   01:22:50 – Why Athletes Need Control of Their Own Narrative   01:30:57 – Speaking Out Against Harmful Coaching   01:33:44 – Cancel Culture, Grace & Learning in Coaching   01:40:10 – Why Storytelling Changes Gymnastics Culture   01:44:59 – The Japanese Gymnastics "Spy Network" Story   01:48:18 – FIG Studying NCAA Gymnastics & the Future of Pro Leagues   UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific (next one May 22nd) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Games Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Thank you to this week's sponsor StoryWorth: Order right now and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/gymcastic

Ana Bărbosu has been provisionally suspended for whereabouts violations, the IOC has cleared Belarus restrictions, and USA Gymnastics is disputing claims from fired men's program manager Lisa Mendel. Plus: could NCAA stars like Selena Harris-Miranda, Avery Neff, Anna Roberts, and Nikki Smith make the leap to elite? We draft our dream NCAA-to-elite teams and answer a mini-commission on acro's Olympic future. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell  - Replay tickets available → Get tickets here HEADLINES Ana Barbosu has been provisionally suspended after an alleged "whereabouts failure" tied to missed out-of-competition testing The IOC no longer recommends restrictions on athletes from Belarus Lisa Mendel, the USAG Men's Program Manager, was fired from her position See USAG's response to Mendel's statement GYMTERNET NEWS Jessa Hansen Parker received a five-year contract extension at Washington The French Ministry of Sports has dismissed the disciplinary proceedings against the former WAG high-performance director, Véronique Legras-Snoeck Former Oklahoma gymnast Jordan Bowers has been added to Nebraska's coaching staff Lynx Gymnastics Centre, the former gym of the Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova, has burned down Faith Torrez is the Honda Sport Award winner for gymnastics! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Judges, Eat Your Pencils 00:33 – Headlines: Mendel, Bărbosu, Belarus & Mini-Commissions 01:23 – Corrections: Kara Eaker & Tabea Alt 04:08 – Ana Bărbosu Provisionally Suspended for Whereabouts Violations 09:05 – IOC Clears Belarus Restrictions, Russia Still Suspended 12:45 – Lisa Mendel Firing & USAG's SafeSport Statement 18:32 – Chae Campbell Live Show Replay Trailer 21:52 – Club Gym Nerd, BTS & Merch Updates 24:18 – Meet News: Michele Pineda, Oceania & Worlds Qualification 27:01 – Georgia Godwin's World-Medal-Pace Scores 29:47 – Courtney McGregor's Worlds Qualification Path 31:33 – Liechtenstein Makes World Cup History 33:08 – Gymnastics Greatest Stars of the Week 38:22 – Floor Slooff's Beam Sorcery 41:51 – Brazil Trophy Feelings, Tears & Dance Cam 44:22 – Level 10 Nationals, Raeya Linton & Broken Floors 53:08 – Gymternet News: Washington, France, Nebraska & Lynx Fire 58:18 – Gymdle, Gym Bee & Referral Program 59:40 – Mini-Commission: Could NCAA Stars Go Elite? 01:12:57 – Drafting the NCAA-to-Elite Dream Team 01:24:14 – Mini-Commission: What Happened to Acro? 01:32:04 – Olympic Program Cuts & Acro's Olympic Chances 01:38:43 – What's Coming Next: Chinese Championships, NHK & Sam Oldham UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific (next one May 22nd) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell -  Watch the Trailer HERE Replay tickets available → Get tickets here Olympic champion Jade Carey is officially BACK, Jordyn Wieber steps away from coaching, and the NCAA transfer portal is chaos. Meanwhile, Algeria makes history, Japan's team selection system is already causing stress, and the road to World Championships just got way more complicated. We break down: Jade Carey's return and what it means for LA 2028 Major NCAA transfers and NIL strategy shifts Coaching carousel chaos across top programs The new Worlds qualification system (and why no one is safe) Russian and Japanese storylines you need to watch Plus: a behind-the-scenes teaser from our Chae Campbell live show 👀 Stay to the end for a BTS preview you won't hear anywhere else. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Postseason Chaos, Jade Carey Returns & Wieber Leaves 00:59 – Jade Carey Comeback & Elite Impact 02:56 – Joscelyn Roberson Transfer Portal & NIL Strategy 05:07 – Cecile Takes Over Georgia + Coaching Power Shifts 06:18 – Jordyn Wieber Steps Down at Arkansas 10:40 – Algeria Makes History: First Women's Worlds Team 13:16 – Coaching Carousel: Auburn, Nebraska, Georgia Shakeups 16:55 – Transfer Portal With Strong Bite Me Vibes: Cal → Stanford Fallout 20:03 – Ana Bărbosu Whereabouts Violation Update 24:06 – Live Show Promo + Chae Campbell  27:34 – African Championships Deep Dive & Nemour Dominance 31:26 – Bars Arms Race: Nemour vs. Yang Fanyuwei 33:18 – Worlds Qualification System Explained (No Auto Spots!) 36:17 – Oceanic Champs Preview & "Sponsor Courtney McGregor" Campaign 39:32 – StoryWorth Ad 42:21 – New Uneven Bars Skills (Finally Named!) 50:12 – Russian Cup Results + Neutral Athlete Controversy 52:17 – Russian Broadcast Goes Full Video Game Mode 57:04 – Japan Rising Star Nishiyama Misa + Beam Artistry Masterclass 59:05 – Japan Team Selection Heartbreak Incoming 01:01:21 – Upcoming Meets to Watch (NHK, Pan Ams, Euros, Worlds Path) 01:03:26 – Gymternet News: Surveillance Cameras in Gyms 01:05:48 – Dumpster Fire News: Criminal Case & Coaching Abuse 01:07:47 – Hall of Fame + Olympic Trials 2028 Announcement 01:10:51 – Nadia, Simone & Laureus Awards Moment 01:12:33 – Fantasy League Winner + What's Next 01:13:26 – Outro + Weekly BTS Reminder 01:13:41 – BTS Teaser: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources  

The weekly Q&A episode where we answer your questions and talk about what's it's like to do this for a living.  This Behind the Scenes episode dives into everything we couldn't fully unpack on the main feed — from major NCAA coaching shakeups and transfer portal chaos, ranking debates, and the questions everyone's asking but no one is answering clearly. We're breaking down: The latest coaching moves across NCAA gymnastics What's actually happening in the transfer portal (and why it's so confusing) Misconceptions about our live show process GYMCASTIC LIVE Featuring: CHAE CAMPBELL – Get replay tickets here Ranking inconsistencies that still make no sense Big-picture issues like access, money, and who gets to do gymnastics Plus: your questions, hot takes, and the conversations that don't make it into the main version of the show. Want the FULL episode (1 hour 15 minutes) + the members-only BTS conversation? Join Club Gym Nerd and get access to extended episodes, live show replays, behind-the-scenes Q&As, and all the unfiltered takes: Join here: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/  You're not getting the whole story unless you're in the club.

Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We recored this episode live immediatly following Team Finals between Oklahoma, LSU, Florida and Minnesota at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth.  Scores and watch links. Members watched the recording live and asked questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here).  GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell  Replay Tickets HERE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Oklahoma Wins Again (8th NCAA Title) 00:40 – Did the Right Team Win? LSU vs Oklahoma Debate 01:04 – LSU vs Oklahoma: Beam Falls, Margins & What Decided It 02:02 – Scoring Controversies: Overscoring on Bars & Floor 03:23 – Skye Blakely & Routine Credit Questions 04:03 – Beam Camera Angles & Judging Visibility Issues 05:05 – Live recording moment when the arena turned our power off 05:12 – NCAA Not Following Credential Rules 06:10 – Security Failures 07:16 – Konnor McClain MVP Case: Competing Injured & Delivering 08:09 – Beam Dismounts: The Real Difference Between LSU & Oklahoma 08:39 – Florida Breakdown: Why They Underperformed Again 10:15 – Bars Equipment Issues & Athlete Feedback 11:05 – Coaching Carousel: Florida, Auburn, Nebraska Speculation 12:29 – Minnesota's Historic Finish & Program Rise 14:07 – Emotional Reactions & What This Finish Means for Minnesota 15:39 – Facilities Impact: New Gym vs Old Training Conditions 16:39 – Behind the Scenes: Arena & Chalk Spewing Vaccumes 17:37 – LSU Highlights: Freshmen, Vault Power & Floor Struggles 18:10 – The "Sliding Mat" Problem & Safety Concerns 19:04 – Coaching Decision Debate: What To Do When A Coach Fails To Do Their Job? 20:05 – Event Winners & Individual Standouts 21:54 – Vault 10 Controversy: Was It Actually Perfect? 23:00 – Bars, Beam & Floor Champions Breakdown 24:03 – Equipment Fix Ideas & Gym Nerd Solutions 25:09 – LIVE SHOW RECAP  25:45 – Favorite Moments from the Live Show 26:32 – STORYWORTH AD 29:24 – Exclusive Live Show Content: UCLA, Culture & Coaching Discussion 31:03 – Coaching Experience vs Hiring Decisions Debate 32:03 – Oklahoma Lineup Strategy: Should They Have Changed Beam? 33:19 – Mental Toughness: Handling Delays & Pressure 36:21 – LSU Perspective: Why This Still Counts as a Huge Success 38:47 – LSU Coach Reaction & Athlete Resilience Stories 41:34 – Alternate Scoring Scenario: What If All Scores Counted? 43:27 – Should NCAA Format Change? 5 Up 5 Count Debate 44:00 – Oklahoma Difficulty Strategy: Smart or Boring? 47:06 – OSHA & Safety Issues: Blood, Trainers & Protocol 47:54 – Wild Story: Team Drives Into Tornado 49:01 – MVP Picks: Ella Murphy Clutch Beam Routine 50:17 – Judging Analysis: Mary Jo's Role & Broadcast Improvements 52:53 – Diversity in Judging: Who's Missing? 54:15 – Coaching Rumors & Job Movement Speculation 55:35 – Who's on the Hot Seat? Coaching Pressure Debate 56:42 – Final Thoughts & Thank You to Fans 57:09 – Post-Show Plans: Vacation & Celebration SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Fantasy: NCAA Championships Fantasy Game now open. Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Minnesota forced the favorites to hit and made the NCAA team final, Oklahoma looked like the clear title favorite, Faith Torres won the all-around, and Jordan Chiles finished her NCAA career with another floor title. We break down both semifinals, the event champions, the teams moving on, and the biggest judging and podium storylines from Fort Worth. Then in the members-only Behind The Scenes portion, we get into the arena shennanigans, Oklahoma podium-training injury news, DJ choices, puppies, and all the weird little details you didn't see on the broadcast. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell at NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — streaming and in-person → Get tickets here MEMBERS-ONLY BEHIND THE SCENES: This episode also includes a Behind The Scenes section for Club Gym Nerd members, with extra reporting from the arena including the Oklahoma podium training injury discussion, LSU's arena music moment, the fan fest, puppies, and other live-show chaos you didn't see on TV. Join Club Gym Nerd: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Teams Advance to the NCAA Final 00:40 – Event Champions: Faith Torres, Kira Wells, Riley McCusker, Brooklyn Roray, Jordan Chiles 02:23 – Live Show Preview with Chae Campbell 03:54 – Minnesota Breaks Through in Semifinal Two 06:37 – UCLA Misses Its Chance on Vault 08:15 – Jordan Chiles' Bars Fall and Floor Title Redemption 10:45 – Arkansas Falls Short 12:18 – Oklahoma Dominates the Day 12:45 – Faith Torres Wins the All-Around 14:17 – Oklahoma Injury / Lineup / Podium Questions 16:29 – End of Public Show 16:53 – Members Only: BTS Begins 17:39 – LSU Arena Music Discussion 18:38 – Oklahoma Gymnast Injury in Podium Training 20:31 – Recovery, Catsuits, and Arena Noise 24:20 – Semifinal One Vault Debate: Kaliya Lincoln vs Kailin Chio 28:37 – Why NCAA Judging Drives Everyone Insane 32:08 – Chio's Recovery and LSU Team Mentality 35:03 – Florida and LSU Advance, Georgia Misses Its Opening 38:35 – JaFree Scott's Beam Miracle 42:05 – What Florida and LSU Need to Do for the Final 45:36 – Can Minnesota Beat LSU? 47:26 – UCLA's Underperformance and Jordan's Beam Response 50:27 – Proposed Beam Rule Changes 52:25 – FanFest, Food Trucks, and NCAA Atmosphere 54:43 – Event Winners and All-Around Follow-Up 57:16 – Maggie Slife and the Air Force Story 59:38 – Puppies, Fan Experience, and More BTS 01:01:41 – Event Specialists: Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor 01:04:25 – Is Podium Good or Bad for Nationals? Live show tickets  https://gymcastic.com/ More from GymCastic: https://gymcastic.com/

GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell at NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in person and streaming tickets are limited  → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Etsy Witch & Breaking the Curse 00:36 – Live Show Announcement + ChaeCampbell Guest 02:17 – Headlines: Fisk Documentary + HBCU Impact 02:55 – Black Monday Coaching Updates (BYU, Utah, MSU) 04:48 – Kerri Strug Biopic Drama + Casting Fallout 06:30 – NCAA Nationals Format Explained (Semis + Finals) 08:38 – What "Winning" Actually Means at Nationals 11:26 – Florida: No More Excuses (Title or Bust) 14:34 – The Etsy Witch Ritual Explained 18:23 – Oklahoma: Why They'll Probably Win Again 22:00 – LSU: Contender or Chaos Candidate? 26:51 – UCLA: Jordan Chiles + Floor Magic Factor 32:22 – Georgia: The Ultimate Spoiler Team 36:31 – Stanford: Cinderella with Real Upside 40:49 – Arkansas: Program History Already Made 42:21 – Minnesota: The Surprise Team That Delivered 45:31 – Individual Title Contenders (AA, Events) 47:52 – Dark Horse: Avery Neff for All-Around Title? 53:15 – Event Finals Breakdown (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor) 01:02:05 – Judging Accountability Crisis 01:07:01 – NCAA Response + Lack of Transparency 01:10:04 – Why Oversight Matters (Big Picture) 01:12:37 – Listener Question: Bracket Draw Fairness HEADLINES More NCAA coaching changes BYU parts ways with long-time head coach Guard Young Michigan State and Utah both extend contracts to current head coaches The Kerri Strug biopic is dead after Millie Bobby Brown left the project due to creative differences with the producers Check out the new BET documentary series, "Flipped," following Fisk Gymnastics NCAA Nationals: The Crystal Brawl What does the schedule look like? Thursday, April 16: semifinals Friday, April 17: Live show Saturday, April 18: Finals What does victory look like? What teams are expected to win? What teams have already achieved a victory by getting to Nationals? Group 1: The Championship Title Picks No pressure, but Florida, you should win Oklahoma, are you really going to let people who aren't even on their highest toe beat you?? Group 2: Wildcards Can LSU lock in again after last year's disappointing semifinal elimination? Why UCLA could win the title Group 3: Spoiler teams The pressure of the death of Georgia gymnastics is off. What can Georgia do at its first Nationals run since 2019? Stanford is out here making its second Nationals appearence in the last decade Group 4: The Nothing to Lose Group This is already going to be a top 4 result in team history for Arkansas Minnesota already busted your bracket at Regionals, what more can they do here? Judging Accountability Crisis Greg Marsden's comments about our NCAA Judging episode How are judges chosen for NCAAs?  UP NEXT Listen to post-Regionals College & Cocktails with Reema Behind The Scenes starts up again after NCAA Championships NCAA Episodes: After Day One of NCAA Championships at 9pm CT GymCastic Live Featuring Chae Campbell 7pm CT, Friday April 17th After NCAA Finals Saturday SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open with weekly winners Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources  

Minnesota shocks the field, Utah misses nationals, and Oklahoma reveals its final boss mode. We break down every NCAA Regional—upsets, judging drama, coaching shakeups, and the real reason sticks aren't contagious.  LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — tickets are limited → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Are Sticks Contagious? The Data Says No 00:19 – NCAA Championship Teams Set + Fort Worth Preview 00:50 – Show Intro + Spencer Survives Regionals Weekend 01:10 – GymCastic Live Show Details + Past Guests 02:35 – BREAKING: Auburn Head Coach Out After 16 Seasons 03:38 – Who's Next? Coaching Carousel Speculation (Utah, Kentucky) 05:05 – Equipment Fail: Floor Out-of-Bounds Set Wrong 06:24 – Regionals Results: Who Advanced & Biggest Upsets 07:17 – Minnesota Stuns: Eliminates Alabama & Utah 08:21 – Stanford Survives + Arkansas Over Missouri 09:09 – Judging Controversy Returns + Oversight Debate 11:18 – Iowa State Fallout: Athletes Transfer En Masse 12:16 – Romania Abuse Investigation Stalls 12:41 – Club Gym Nerd + NCAA Bonus Content Preview 13:12 – Deep Dive Begins: Minnesota's Breakthrough Strategy 15:53 – Alabama's Vault Lineup Cost Them Nationals 18:29 – Rotation Strategy + Why Vault Hurt Utah 20:51 – Sticks vs Steps: How Landings Decided Regionals 22:53 – Celebration Chaos + Teams Party Together 24:13 – Sticker Strategy Theory (Yes, Really) 24:49 – Biggest Lesson: Stick Celebrations Causing Deductions 27:06 – Rules Myth Busted: It's NOT a 3-Second Hold 29:36 – Biggest "Almost" Upset: Clemson Nearly Advances 31:48 – Clemson's Rise + Coaching Impact 32:22 – Arkansas vs Missouri: Margins & Landings 34:10 – Most Exciting Semifinal: Ohio State Upsets Kentucky 35:07 – Beam Pressure & Clutch Performances 37:25 – Rutgers Turnaround Story 40:11 – Iowa's "Valiant Loss" + Orally Tran's 10 42:00 – What We Learned: Oklahoma Still Holding Back 44:25 – Routine Construction: Why Leaps Matter More Than Ever 46:08 – Listener Research: Sticks Are NOT Contagious 50:01 – Broadcast Review: What Worked & What Didn't 53:20 – Judging Confusion Exposed On-Air 55:08 – Production Issues: Camera Angles & Coverage Problems 56:42 – Why Regionals NEED to Be on TV 58:01 – Missing Individual Standings Coverage 01:00:21 – Regional 10.0s Breakdown + Controversies 01:02:19 – Standout Skills & Moments (Van Frayen, Beam Work) 01:03:45 – Injury Moment: Chesney Bennett Finishes Routine 01:06:21 – NCAA Rule Advantage: Injury Evaluation Period 01:10:58 – Oregon Regional: Individual Qualifiers Breakdown 01:12:39 – Arizona State Regional: Michigan State Dominates Individuals 01:15:47 – LSU Regional: Clemson, Stanford & Key Storylines 01:19:57 – Kentucky Regional: Ohio State Upset + Qualifiers 01:22:20 – NCAA Championship Predictions 01:24:45 – Final Four Debate: Florida vs Oklahoma vs Field 01:28:13 – Gymternet News: Romania, Canada, Cornell Donation UP NEXT Listen to post-Regionals College & Cocktails with Reema Behind the Scenes: Friday, April 10 at 12 pm PT SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open with weekly winners Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We'll start around 7pm PT after the Florida, Georgia, Cal, MSU Regional Final at Arizona (full schedule and links here) with a very special guest, Reema Zakharia! This is the weekly Q&A show, where we answer your questions live. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here).  Not a member? Join here to listen to the full epsiode. Log in here, refresh the page and the extended player will appear below.   LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in-person and livestream tickets are limited → Get tickets here CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: College & Cocktails + Guest Rima Zachariah 02:30 – Georgia Ends 7-Year Nationals Drought 08:15 – Regionals Pressure: What It's Really Like Competing 14:00 – Nationals Qualifiers: LSU, Florida, Stanford, Georgia 18:45 – Stanford vs Clemson: Fair Result or Robbery? 24:30 – Judging Controversies & Score Inconsistencies 31:00 – Equipment Issues: Vault Height Error + Setup Problems 36:20 – Beam Wobbles, Floor Chaos & Scoring Debates 43:10 – Injury Scare: Connor's Bars Fall Explained 49:00 – Leaps, Form & "Just Do Better" NCAA Rant 55:30 – Broadcast Breakdown: Rules Analyst Controversy 01:02:00 – Rest vs Strategy: Why Stars Aren't Doing All-Around 01:07:30 – Kaliya Lincoln's Perfect 10 & NCAA Standouts 01:11:30 – Team Culture, Coaching & Mental Pressure 01:16:30 – Live Meet Experience & Fan Stories 01:20:00 – LA Olympics Ticket Drama + Pricing Shock SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now

The judges association continues to block attempts at transparency and accountability. Florida, UCLA, Utah, LSU, Oklahoma and the rest of the NCAA field are heading into Regionals with huge questions around judging, qualification, and who can actually make nationals. We discuss the latest judging response, preview the biggest Regionals debates, and interview Ireland's Emma Slevin about NCAA, elite gymnastics, and her Olympic plans. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL — LIMITED TICKETS) The only place to hear what's NEVER said on the podcast. Get your tickets now before it sells out: https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/ INTERVIEW Emma Slevin of Minnesota and Ireland on: - Gymnastics Ireland's pathway system - Why she chose NCAA gymnastics - Adjusting from elite to college gymnastics - Whether FIG should allow safety mats - Her future goals in NCAA and elite REGIONALS DEBATE CLUB - Is Utah in real danger of missing nationals? - Is Florida the national title favorite? - Is home advantage actually bad for LSU? - Is SEC dominance real or overhyped? - Which individuals must qualify to nationals? GYMTERNET NEWS - Rebeca Andrade plans to return in 2026 - Iowa State transfer news - All-Americans released - Fisk competed its final meet - SafeSport and abuse case updates - Simone Biles opens a restaurant at Houston airport CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open: FIG Rules and Mats Debate 00:32 Intro: Emma Slevin, Judging Response and Regionals 01:38 Judges Respond to Interview 10:49 Jesolo Highlights 14:06 Emma Slevin Interview 30:47 Live Show, Fantasy and Updates 33:30 Regionals Debate Club 35:13 Oregon State Regional: Utah in Trouble? 45:36 Arizona State Regional: Is Florida the Favorite? 56:01 LSU Regional Debate 1:08:26 Kentucky Regional Debate 1:14:39 Must-Watch Individual Qualifiers 1:20:17 Gymternet News 1:26:49 Outro Join Club Gym Nerd: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/ Fantasy and Weekly Games: https://gymcastic.com Merch: https://store.gymcastic.com/ Support the show: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/  

"They're guessing." A judge reveals what's really happening behind NCAA gymnastics scoring — plus a brutal Regionals draw (UCLA, Utah & Alabama in the same bracket). LIVE SHOW – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) Limited tickets: Get tickets THIS EPISODE: Conference Champions crowned Regionals draw winners and losers Judging controversy explained Perfect 10 watch and Gym Slam race Favorite Moments from College & Cocktails  CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Judges Are Guessing? Cold Open 00:00:12 – Intro: Conference Champs, Regionals & Judge Interview 01:40 – Voinea Family Back in the News 03:47 – British Championships: Becky Downie, Ruby Evans & Joe Fraser 09:48 – Conference Championships Recap: Florida on Top, Clemson Makes History 12:17 – Regionals Selection Show Reactions 15:27 – Why This Year's Regionals Draw Actually Makes Sense 18:18 – LSU Regional Drama: Clemson vs Auburn 19:39 – BTS, Club Gym Nerd & Live Show Updates 22:26 – Fantasy Update: KJ Kindler's Horse Farm Wins 23:44 – Rage-O-Meter: Backless Leos and Breast Health 25:07 – Full Regionals Draw Breakdown 28:39 – Stanford vs Michigan, CMU vs Rutgers & Regional Reactions 31:38 – Emergency Therapy Session: Who Got Screwed by the Draw 38:24 – New Rule: Teams Pick Their Starting Event 41:15 – Gymternet News: Amanda Yap, Lily Smith, Doha Cancelled, D'Amato Surgery 45:17 – Judge Jason Buttons Interview Begins 46:00 – "They Don't Know What They're Doing" 47:03 – Skill Recognition Problems at the Judges' Table 48:46 – Why Club Judges Can Talk and College Judges Can't 50:17 – Why Judges Need Replay and Slow Motion 51:11 – Why So Many Top Judges Avoid College Meets 53:09 – Accountability, Testing & Why Bad Judges Shouldn't Stay 56:18 – How Often Judging Errors Happen 57:52 – Deductions Judges Are Getting Wrong 01:00:06 – Why Routine Summaries Don't Really Explain Enough 01:05:34 – How Judges Are Evaluated and Why It's Not Working 01:07:15 – Why NCAA Judging Pay and Conditions Are a Problem 01:08:35 – Are Judges Actually Biased? 01:10:03 – Is There Any Real Data on Who the Best Judges Are? 01:11:16 – How Jason Would Fix the Entire Judging System 01:14:42 – Why Most Judges Still Love the Sport 01:16:24 – Judging Pay, Travel Time & Dry Cleaning Reality 01:20:24 – Interview Wrap-Up 01:20:47 – Perfect 10s Update: Selena, Faith Torrez & Jordan Chiles 01:22:14 – Feedback and Letters Begin 01:23:14 – Muriel Grossfeld Stories 01:24:33 – Why Stanford Looked Off at ACCs 01:26:30 – Equipment Horror Stories 01:29:13 – Iowa State's Unsafe Gym Conditions 01:33:22 – Courtney McGregor, Stuttgart & Germany's Scoring Mess 01:36:15 – Score Mystery Solved: Tonya Paulsson's Beam Fall 01:38:03 – Margarita Theater & Outro SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Club Gym Nerd: gymcastic.com/club

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 12 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 12 Lineups lock on Friday, March 20 at 10:45am PT 00:00 Intro 00:58:22 Roster Bargains 01:16 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:26 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:50 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:40 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:53 GymCastic Updates 11:33 Roster Bargains - Floor 14:51 League Leaders 15:16 10.0 Deals 16:05 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 21 after Conference Championships. Join us at 7:00pm PT

British Gymnastics has suspended its trampoline high performance program amid athlete safety concerns—Jessica sat down with new USA Gymnastics President Kyle Albrecht to talk about athlete safety, the future of the sport, and the GAGE suspension. HEADLINES British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline High Performance Program GYMTERNET NEWS Iowa State gymnastics alumni start raising money to try to reinstate gymnastics Do you want tickets to LA28? Wednesday, March 18 is the last day to register for the LA28 Olympic Ticket draw. Aimee Boorman is no longer working with the Germans Tickets for the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix are on sale now! Rhys McClenaghan is back and won his first World Cup gold medal since his injury Livvy Dunne joins Fox's 'Baywatch' in a recurring role GymCastic Exclusive: New USA Gymnastics CEO Kyle Albrecht's First Interview Kyle Albrecht is taking the helm of USA Gymnastics after Li Li Leung stepped down Kyle comes from Major League Soccer's youth participation and development programs We discuss  athlete safety, the future of the sport, expanding the American view of gymnastics and the GAGE suspension NCAA It's conference championships weekend! What even is the big deal about conference championships? We'll give you our honest summary What meets to watch out for (Oklahoma vs. LSU vs. Florida? UH YEAH) Liv and Cory didn't know who Muriel Grossfeld was and more shenanigans from College & Cocktails this week. What teams do we need to put on Regionals watch? Utah officially can't make it into the top 8. Why this is a BIG deal. The Kentucky situation. This week's 10 updates featuring all the senior night 10s and Kailin Chio, CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: GAGE Decision & Athlete Safety 00:00:29 – British Gymnastics Suspends Trampoline Program 00:05:21 – Iowa State Gymnastics Fight to Reinstate Program 00:06:25 – LA28 Ticket Lottery Deadline + Jessica's Event Picks 00:07:45 – Aimee Boorman Leaves German Program 00:09:26 – US Championships Tickets + McClenaghan Wins Gold 00:10:22 – Livvy Dunne Joins Baywatch 00:10:39 – Interview: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht 00:12:45 – Vision for Growing Gymnastics Beyond the Olympics 00:15:12 – Athlete Safety, SafeSport & Learning from Nassar Era 00:17:44 – Adult Gymnastics Expansion & Retention 00:20:02 – GAGE Ban Explained + Accountability in USAG 00:23:04 – NCAA Update: Conference Championships Preview 00:26:17 – Why Conference Championships Are Chaos (and Fun) 00:28:08 – Oklahoma vs LSU vs Florida Showdown Preview 00:30:00 – Regionals Bubble Teams: Washington, Rutgers, Pitt, Penn 00:33:00 – Utah Can't Make Top 8: Chaos Incoming 00:36:06 – Kentucky as the Ultimate Regional Spoiler 00:38:24 – Selection Show Details + Regional Drama Incoming 00:40:18 – 10.0 Explosion: Senior Night Scoring Madness 00:41:29 – Chio's 3 Tens + Gym Slam Watch 00:43:48 – LSU NIL Strategy & Athlete Marketing Shift 00:49:05 – Best Gymnast Debate: Chio vs Chiles vs Roberts 00:53:46 – More Perfect 10s: Harris, Ostrom, Smith 00:55:23 – Rankings Battle: Oklahoma vs LSU for #1 00:56:45 – Fan Story: "GymCastic Creating World Peace" 00:58:51 – Konnor McClain Beam Controversy (9.925 Breakdown) 01:02:07 – Mixed Team Format Debate: Missing Events? 01:05:00 – American Cup Equipment Scare (Bar Collapse!) 01:06:06 – Code Questions: Up-To-Level (UTL) Deductions Explained 01:12:40 – Athletes Turned Coaches: Eligibility & NCAA Rules 01:14:58 – Head Injury Protocol Rant (Hockey Example) 01:17:23 – College & Cocktails + Weekend Watch Guide 01:18:59 – Outro: Live Show, Merch & Final Thoughts UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: after SEC Championship session 2 on Sat at 7:00 Pacific 2026 Cocktail and Cocktail menu here SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open with weekly winners Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 11 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 11 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 12 at 3:15pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:38:28 Roster Bargains 00:52:19 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:43 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:38 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:50 Roster Bargains - Beam 08:28 GymCastic Updates 10:03 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:02 League Leaders 12:17 10.0 Deals 13:33 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 14 after Utah @ UCLA. Join us at 9:30pm PT

China wins the first-ever Mixed Team American Cup using the new LA28 Olympic format—and the result might reveal a major flaw in the event design.  We break down how the three-round elimination format worked, why some teams advanced despite falls, and what strategies teams used when choosing apparatus. Plus, data analyst and figure skating official Dr. Elliot Schwartz joins the show to explain the strategy behind the format, whether teams should be allowed to change lineups mid-competition, and what gymnastics could learn from figure skating's scoring system and judging transparency. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Why This Mixed Team Format Was Built for China 01:11 – USAG Pulls Out of Turkey and Cairo World Cups 03:23 – Iowa State Cuts Gymnastics + KJ Kindler Fires Back 08:45 – Jessica on New USAG President Kyle Albrecht 10:02 – American Cup Mixed Team Format Debuts at the Reborn American Cup 11:42 – China Wins + Why This Format Favors China 13:01 – Round 1 Chaos: Brazil and the Philippines Are Eliminated 14:15 – Round 2 Drama: Asher Hong Falls and the U.S. Barely Survives 17:45 – Final Round Recap: U.S. Gets Silver, Japan Takes Bronze 19:00 – Club Gym Nerd Updates: College & Cocktails, Live Shows and More 20:05 – American Cup Deep Dive: Did It Actually Feel Like a Team Competition? 21:35 – Could Fans Follow the Meet? Arena Confusion and Missing Scores 23:23 – Peacock vs In-Arena Experience 25:43 – Should This Have Been a Head-to-Head Bracket? 28:54 – Debate Club: Should Teams Be Allowed to Change Lineups Mid-Meet? 31:17 – Event Selection Debate: Too Much P-Bars, Not Enough Chaos 33:55 – Comedy Highlights: Claire Pease High-Five Fail + Nastia Clip 35:16 – Broadcast Problems: NBC, U.S.-Only Focus and Missed Routines 41:17 – Interview: Dr. Elliot Schwartz on Strategy, Scoring and Figure Skating Lessons 44:01 – Could Gymnastics Use a Plus/Minus Scoring System? 47:52 – Planned Routines, Improvisation and What Figure Skating Does Better 52:01 – Specialist Strategy: What's the Ideal Team Construction? 55:55 – Is Saving Your Biggest Difficulty for the Final Round the Best Strategy? 59:24 – NCAA Update: UCLA vs Stanford Bronze Medal Reunion Meet 01:00:44 – Florida vs LSU: Historic 198.450 and Scoring Chaos 01:07:00 – Perfect 10 Update 01:08:45 – NCAA Rankings Update 01:10:06 – Listener Feedback: American Cup Broadcast Frustrations 01:16:29 – Tim Daggett Back on Air 01:18:15 – American Cup Right, Wrong and How to Improve It 01:23:47 – Outro: College & Cocktails After Utah at UCLA 01:25:01 – End UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails:  Utah at UCLA on Sat at 9:30ish 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open with weekly winners Merch: Shop Now Podcast Tour Tickets Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 Thank you to our sponsor Huel Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code GYMCASTIC15 at huel.com/GYMCASTIC15. New Customers Only. Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Live from Vegas: Team Bronze Reunion Meet starring Ana Barbosa and Jordan Chiles. And notes from American Cup podium training. Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! It's UCLA at Stanford (2pm PT on ACC+ scores here):  See you after the meet around 4:00 PT for a group debrief and American Cup Preview from Jessica who is at the meet. Here's how to ask questions live. Full season mocktail menu here  Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +70 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions LIVE. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Not a member? Join here. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. Join GymCastic Fantasy League! What is College & Cocktails? Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links.

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 10 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 10 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 05 at 1:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:39:10 Roster Bargains 00:57:25 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:52 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:47 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:58 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:27 GymCastic Updates 11:04 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:55 League Leaders 14:05 10.0 Deals 14:40 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 07 after UCLA @ Stanford. Join us at 4:00pm PT

In an unprecedented move, USA Gymnastics has terminated GAGE's membership. We break down the letter sent to parents, the revolving door of suspended "owners", and what this means for the elite athletes caught in the middle. A preivew of the new Mixed Team format at the American Cup, discuss if the US is violating the Olympic Charter, and celebrate Stanford joining the 198 club in spectacular fashion. Plus, we answer tons of letters. College & Cocktails had a full GAGE Rage update on Saturday. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:13 GAGE Membership Terminated: The Unprecedented USAG Decision 2:55 Impact on Athletes: History Lesson via Jordan Chiles and Lessons on Consequences 4:46 The Ownership Mystery: Karla Grimes & Tiffany Davenport Suspensions 11:05 SafeSport Rules: Why the GAGE Termination Happened Now 23:20 American Cup Preview: The New LA 2028 Mixed Team Format 35:19 Broadcast Strategy: Should We See Every Routine in 2.5 Hours? 50:04 The Olympic Charter: Should the US Be Banned from the Olympics? 59:25 Feedback: Front Attitude Turns & The Gymnastics Rage-O-Meter 1:18:10 Simone Biles' Future Training: Tropical Islands vs. New Elite Bases 1:22:01 Life Lessons: Stick Crowns & Participation Trophies in the Gym 1:29:59 NCAA Update: Stanford's Historic 198 & The Race for #1 1:40:09 The Grace McCallum Model: Finding Perfection in College Bars 1:41:48 Closing: Join Us for College & Cocktails SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: Open -2026 College Fantasy Game with weekly winners Merch: Shop Now Team Bronze Design  College and Cocktails  Live Shows Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 9 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 9 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 27 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:51:10 Roster Bargains 01:07 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:03 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:12 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:49 Roster Bargains - Beam 10:22 GymCastic Updates 12:47 Roster Bargains - Floor 16:18 League Leaders 16:50 10.0 Deals 17:15 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: February 27 after Georgia @ Kentucky. Join us at 5:00pm PT

Morgan Price makes history again with the first-ever perfect 10 for Arkansas! Another coaching suspension at GAGE, Simone Biles' advice to Winter Olympians, and the start of the 2026 Elite season. From Nemour's new skill in Cottbus to Hezly Rivera's dominant Winter Cup performance, we've got your full gymnastics elite and NCAA update.  HEADLINES Simone Biles went to the Winter Olympics to cheer on Team USA Morgan Price, who earned Fisk's first ever 10, got another 10 this week for Arkansas Two more GAGE coaches were suspended in addition to Al Fong and Armine Karla Grimes was suspended from all contact Tiffany Davenport (GAGE) was hit with a Center temporary suspension Elite season is warming up with Winter Cup and the Cottbus World Cup ELITE SEASON IS WARMING UP: COTTBUS Why does the Cottbus World Cup matter in terms of Olympic qualification? Sugihara Aiko did not defend her floor world title here, with several OOB deductions Anna Kalmykova (AIN) won FX and VT with an ode to Mother Paseka A shocking upset on bars where Kaylia Nemour, the reigning Olympic Champion, finished 7th Elisa Iorio won bars with a 14.266, Milana Kayumova (AIN) finished second, and Giulia Perotti (Italy) took the bronze Why wee are giving the GymCastic Award for Elegance (Cottbus version) to Lea Marie Quaas Nakashima Karin is taking the GymCastic opportunity for comedy award Can we talk about the fart noises during Makovickova's floor? Someone please get Sam Mikulak a polo shirt that fits him better!! Artistry discussion: Anna Kalmykova edition WINTER CUP So apparently everyone missed the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be a flop? Hezly Rivera won the all-around with a monstrous 56.750, winning beam and floor New senior Charleigh Bullock took silver with a 55.200, winning bars Claire Pease took bronze with a 54.350, taking the vault title with two vaults The American Cup roster has been announced with Hezly Rivera, Charleigh Bullock, and Claire Pease all on the squad The US will send Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Greta Krob, Caroline Moreau, and Simone Rose to Jesolo And now for a Spencer Rage-O-Meter: Winter Cup Edition DID THEY JUST PICK THE TOP 3 AA FOR A MIXED TEAM, NON-AA COMPETITION? Why Reese Esponda deserves justice after this decision If Winter Cup is the selection competition, why aren't we using Winter Cup scores to select the team? NCAA We have four more 10s this weekend Kailin Chio is on fire and got 10s on vault and beam Morgan Price's 10 on vault Avery Neff's 10 on vault The race between Kailin Chio, Jordan Chiles, and Selena Harris-Miranda for the gym slam Ranking updates Oklahoma stays in no. 1, followed by LSU, Alabama, Florida, and UCLA NQS season is upon us! How will this shift the rankings? Jordan Chiles still leads the all-around standings Chio moves ahead of Fatta for the no. 1 position on vault Chloe LaCoursiere maintains the no. 1 position on bars Chio breaks the tie and moves ahead of Torrez on beam Chiles and Nikki Smith stay 1-2 on floor GYMTERNET NEWS Suni Lee did an interview with the Today Show, leaving the door open for the 2028 Olympics Jade Carey made a post on the socials, hinting at an elite return Sabrina Voinea underwent a successful emergency appendectomy surgery Rhys McClenaghan adds a new title, MBE, to his collection of accolades Helen Kevric leaves Stuttgart gym, where Aimee Boorman is coaching FEEDBACK Has there ever been a gymnast taller than Casey Brown competing in the NCAA? CHAPTERS 0:00:00 – Intro: Morgan Price Makes History & 2026 Elite Season Begins 0:01:07 – Simone Biles at the Winter Olympics: Counseling the "Quad God" 0:02:22 – Morgan Price's Historical 10: From Fisk to Arkansas 0:03:12 – Headline News: More GAGE Coaching Suspensions & New SafeSport Investigations 0:04:03 – Cottbus World Cup: Individual Apparatus World Championships Qualifications 0:06:20 – Floor Routine Debates: Should Gymnasts Have to Get New Routines Each Year? 0:10:48 – Flying Banana Jesus: Dramatic Vaults at Cottbus 0:12:31 – Nemour's New Bars Skill & The In-Bar Arms Race 0:18:35 – GymCastic Award for Elegance: Lea Marie Quaas & "Cherish the Beam" 0:37:14 – Winter Cup: Did they not get the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be bad? 0:43:05 – Winter Cup Senior Analysis: Hezly Rivera's Dominant Performance 0:56:09 – Gymnasts in the Winter Olympics: Recruiting "Fast Twitch" Athletes for Bobsled 0:59:43 – NCAA Update: Avery Neff & The Race for the First Gym Slam 1:22:12 – Feedback: Tallest Gymnast in NCAA 1:23:58 – Closing & Upcoming College & Cocktails: Georgia at Kentucky UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: This week's meet is Georgia at Kentucky, Friday, February 27 at 5pm Pacific Cocktail of the week: Code Hacker  2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). 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Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 8 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 8 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 20 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 01:05 Roster Bargains 01:26 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:13 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:48 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:59 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:03 GymCastic Updates 12:02 Roster Bargains - Floor 14:30 League Leaders 15:20 10.0 Deals 15:44 League Stats  This Week's College & Cocktails: February 20 after LSU @ Oklahoma (ESPN2). Join us at 7:30pm PT

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 HEADLINES Major Update on the Iowa State Season cancellation. Read the letter here Ana Barbosu whereabouts investigation Elite Season Begins! CHAPTERS 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 1:41:34 Join Us for College & Cocktails: LSU vs. Oklahoma UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: Friday,  7:30 pm Pacific where we will watch LSU at Oklahoma on ESPN2 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). UPDATES Attention! We are giving away 2 tickets to the American Cup in Las Vegas  Check us out on Bluesky NEW Team Bronze Design in the store! Join our Live Shows Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the Tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open all season with weekly winners Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Thanks to our Sponsor:  Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code [GymCastic15] at huel.com/[GymCastic15]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!      

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 7 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 7 Lineups lock at noon on Wednesday, February 11 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:35:08 Roster Bargains 00:58:23 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:22 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:59 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:17 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:17 GymCastic Updates 12:31 Roster Bargains - Floor 16:37 League Leaders 17:14 10.0 Deals 17:46 League Stats   This Week's College & Cocktails: February 13 after Oklahoma @ Florida (ESPN2). Join us at 6:00pm PT

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.  HEADLINES Iowa State announced it's cancelling the rest of the season. WHAT!? Listen to our discussion on College and Cocktails ''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 INTERVIEW: RISA PEREZ 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 CHAPTERS 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 UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: Friday, Feb 13th at 6pm Pacific where we will watch Oklahoma at Florida on ESPN2 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). UPDATES Attention! We are giving away 2 tickets to the American Cup in Las Vegas  Check us out on Bluesky NEW Team Bronze Design in the store! Join our Live Shows Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the Tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open all season with weekly winners Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Join Our Fantasy League      

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 6 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 6 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 6 at 2:45pm PT 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). Join us at 5:00pm PT

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. Plus: • American Cup mixed team roster reaction • What really happened with the floor final inquiries • Why CAS lost jurisdiction under the new FIG rules • Updates on College & Cocktails, fantasy, live shows, and Club Gym Nerd • 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 CHAPTERS 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. HEADLINES Thanks to Uncle Tim from Gymnastics-History, we now have an age falsification database Check out the most beautiful balance beam sequence from Delaney McMahon being done right now Gymnasts speaking out against I.C.E. and our suggestions for Minnesota's equality meet. NCAA 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 Q&A USAG Trident status; Training on a podium; Minnesota respect; Fan Fic for gymnastics; When judges are absent; Tap swings; OU floor choreography; Spray tans UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Friday Jan 30th after Arkansas at Florida (6pm Pacific-ish) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Thank you to our Sponsor Huel Limited Time Offer – Get Huel's full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with code [GYMCASTIC20] at http://huel.com/GYMCASTIC20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! CHAPTERS 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 SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Live Shows: Four for price of 3 Season Pass, Cecile Landi & Levi Live Show replay ticket Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's schedules, live blogs and GiF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Join Our Fantasy League

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? Then, for Club Gym Nerd members, we go fully behind the scenes — the context you don't get on TV, the conversations you can't have on the main feed, and the honest reactions that happen after the broadcast ends. If you like your gymnastics analysis sharp, opinionated, and paired with a cocktail (or mocktail), this episode is for you. Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters YouTube The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

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. Commissioned by Karla. This is her fault. Thank you, Alyssa for proving our point with her Ilya speech. UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Sunday Jan 25th, 12:00 PT after UCLA at Michigan State (FOX) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources CHAPTERS 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?  

Infamous national team coordinator Tom Foster voted onto selection committee, NCAA gymnastics full of upsets (Georgia beat LSU!?), Winter Cup and American Cup tickets are on sale, and Buckeye rehires Kittia Carpenter and Charlie Tamayo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVI0Y4W9No HEADLINES Happy correction: we are happy to say that the NGA does prohibit individuals from obtaining an NGA membership who have been 'banned from any organization and/or denied a Safe Sport certification'' HUGE NCAA upsets What were our favorite upsets from this week? What do the NCAA rankings look like after week 2? We have our second 10.0 of the season, brought to you by Jordan Chiles' DTY Tickets are on sale for the Winter Cup in Kentucky and the American Cup in Las Vegas The American Cup is back as a mixed-team format Japan Brazil Spain Great Britain We have some USAG leadership questions Tom Forester was voted onto the selection committee according to the latest International Elite Committee Minutes  Why is this decision concerning? Athlete complaints, conflict of interest, and history of unsound decision making What was USAG's response? Charlie Tamayo and Kitty Carpenter were both rehired by Buckeye Gymnastics Carpenter and Tamayo were both originally fired citing a SafeSport investigation Carpenter is the current IEC Chair This week Buckeye's owner sent a letter via Instagram hiring both Carpenter and Tamayo back UP NEXT Heated Rivalry Gymnastics edition podcast Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Sunday Jan 25th, 12:00 PT after UCLA at Michigan State (FOX) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:44 – A Happy Correction & Tom Forster Is Back? 02:20 – Heated Rivalry Gymnastics podcast coming 04:10 – Headlines: NGA Membership Rule Correction 06:02 – Who Is Barred from NGA Membership (Including Gym Owners) 07:48 – NCAA Upsets Everywhere This Week 09:55 – Georgia Defeats LSU & Jay Clark Storyline 12:05 – Rankings Shake-Up Explained 14:18 – Jordan Chiles 10  15:40 – Winter Cup & American Cup Tickets on Sale 17:05 – American Cup Mixed Team Format - Japan, Brazil, Spain & Great Britain 21:05 – USAG Leadership Questions Begin 22:10 – Tom Forster Voted Onto Selection Committee 24:55 – IEC Minutes & How This Decision Was Made 27:30 – Athlete Complaints & Business Conflicts 30:05 – "It Won't Come Down to Tenths" Revisited 32:20 – Why This Pick Raises Red Flags 34:40 – USA Gymnastics Response Explained 37:15 – Were Conflicts Properly Reviewed? 39:50 – Bad Optics for a New USAG CEO 43:05 – College & Cocktails Brunch & A Show. UCLA @ Michigan State Preview (FOX) 52:30 – Buckeye Gymnastics Rehires Tamayo & Carpenter 57:40 – USAG Policy on Leaders Under Investigation 01:05:40 – GAGE Clarifications 01:14:30 – Outro: College & Cocktails Brunch & A Show 01:15:45 – See you at the Cottage for Heated Rivalry podcast next 01:16:55 – Final Thought: Choose Love Join Our Fantasy League

Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly college post-meet Q&A episode. This week we are watching lasts year's NCAA Champions, Oklahoma vs. third place, Missouri (scores, watch on SEC Network).  Tonight's Cocktail / Mocktail: Angry Beam. Full season cocktail menu here.   CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails 00:07 – Oklahoma vs Missouri: The Reign vs The Rising 01:05 – Breaking News: SafeSport Responds to Al Fong inside GAGE  02:31 – Why Appearing in the Gym Is Not Allowed When Suspended 05:17 – Oklahoma vs Missouri Meet Begins 06:15 – Vault vs Bars Judging: Two Different Sports? 06:58 – When Was the Last Time Oklahoma Went 49.1 on Bars? 07:56 – Missouri Vaults, Depth Questions & Early Momentum 08:55 – Bar Dismounts, Landing Position & "Landing Erect" 10:10 – The Hamilton Floor Routine Debate; Derr vs. Tanskanen vs. Lacoursiere Psst… members get another 60+ minutes of this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. Here's what's in the rest of the episode... 13:56 – Oklahoma Too Angry For Bars  15:51 – Floor Scores, Split Positions & Judging  16:53 – Missouri's Integrity on Beam and Floor 17:53 – Superlatives: Kimarra Echols & Horton Vault Height 18:25 – Most Improved Commentator: Anastasia Webb 19:55 – Georgia vs LSU Breakdown 20:23 – Assassin of the Meet & Artist of the Meet Awards 22:22 – Heritage  Floor Themes 24:19 – Kentucky's Beam Meltdown & Rebuilding Year 25:49 – Lowlights: White Leos, Missed Vaults & Ribbons 26:46 – Highlights: Camera Angles, Height & Pregnant Positioning 28:06 – Missouri Supporting Athletes Literally (Bras) 29:34 – "Goddess and Glasses" Era & Athlete Marketing 30:14 – Is Oklahoma Too Perfect? 32:03 – The Robot Army Debate 34:13 – Choreography Burnout & Butt Wiggle Disco 35:31 – Floor Themes: Destroyed London Streets & Commitment Issues 37:04 – The Angry Beam Cocktail Breakdown 38:11 – Live Show Updates & Season Passes 39:00 – Georgia Upsets LSU: What Went Wrong 40:27 – LSU's Second Meet Letdown 41:13 – Georgia Beam Survival Mode 43:56 – Heated Rivalry Tease & Gymnast Casting Debate 46:26 – Listener Questions Begin 47:04 – Lineup Changes & Touch Warmup Controversy 50:21 – Is the National Title Race Wide Open? 53:08 – Olympic Travel & Where to Stay in LA 56:47 – NCAA Vault Rules: No Hands, No Feet, Still Scored 59:52 – Weekly Awards Idea: Coaching Attire Excellence 01:02:59 – Music Copyright in NCAA Gymnastics 01:04:15 – Oklahoma Coaching Tree Takeover 01:06:05 – SEC Travel Weekends: Stanford, Cal & UCLA 01:09:02 – Minnesota Gym Nerd Resistance & Safety Concerns Psst… members get another 60+ minutes of this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd for bonus podcasts: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game. Weekly games. Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources   What is College & Cocktails? Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links. Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically.

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 3 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 3 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, January 15 at 03:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:31:10 Roster Bargains 00:52:20 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:14 Roster Bargains - Vault 03:36 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:08 Roster Bargains - Beam 07:51 GymCastic Updates 09:02 Roster Bargains - Floor 11:53 League Leaders 12:20 10.0 Deals 12:14 League Stats 14:01 Byes & Injuries T   his Week's College & Cocktails: January 16 after Oklahoma @ Missouri (SECN) Join us at 7:45pm PT

Why did LSU lose the tiebreaker — and what does it reveal about NCAA gymnastics scoring? The judging decisions behind LSU vs. Oklahoma, explain how tiebreakers actually work, and analyze Florida's rise to #1 after the first full week of competition. We also cover Anna Barbosu's historic NCAA debut, notable scores and trends across the country, and why GymCastic is leaving Twitter/X.  HEADLINES LSU gave an explanation of their tie breaker loss from the floor that doesn't match Virtus. GYMTERNET NEWS What happened at the Sprouts Quad meet? Aka January Nationals. We discuss what happened between Oklahoma, LSU, UCLA, and Utah Which team is topping the charts this week? Florida spotlight Kayla DiCello competed for the first time since 2024 Olympic Trials Skye Blakely competed floor for the first time since 2024 National Championships Should this team be able to win nationals? What does this team need to do different this time around to make a national title happen? Spotlight: The Show Why Florida is winning the marketing game with its documentary/commercial show This week's 10.0 club is brought to you by Avery Neff's gorgina Yurchenko 1.5 This week's 9.975 club: Vault: Paige Zancan, Hannah Horton, Ashley Glynn Bars: Azaraya Ra-Akbar Beam: Selena Harris Floor: Cecilia Cooley Our favorite moments of the week Cadence Gormley (Kentucky) went full ninja-mode on beam and saved her front aerial UC Davis has a humongous stick hat and we're here for it  Ana Barbosu has a part in her floor routine where she stabs herself in the stomach three times and uses the blood as lipstick before she throws it into a ravine. Do we think this is social commentary on the state of the Romanian federation? FEEDBACK What was going on with the commentary at the Florida meet? Score tower clarification question We need Spencer to be our beacon of light for the 2026 season University of Washington parking nightmare follow up Could Al Fong continue coaching in the United States? Why we are leaving Twitter UP NEXT College & Cocktails : Friday Jan 16th, 7:45 Pacific after Oklahoma Missouri (SECN) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Join Our Fantasy League   Chapters 00:00 – Headlines: LSU Loses the Tiebreaker + Anna Barbosu NCAA Debut 00:29 – Sprouts Quad "January Nationals" + How the Tie Happened 01:29 – Lexi Zeiss Beam Score Controversy (Start Value Mess) 06:32 – The Tiebreak Explained: Why Oklahoma Wins 08:50 – College & Cocktails Promo: "Angry Beam" + Weekly Shows 11:23 – Gymternet News: Romania Hires Nikolai Forminte (Again) 13:01 – Chow's Gym Lawsuits + SafeSport Named in Suit 14:00 – Adult Gymnastics Book: Broken to Unbreakable 15:02 – NCAA Week Recap: Utah Beam Disaster + Rankings 18:45 – Florida #1: Kayla DiCello Returns + Skye Blakely Adds Events 25:12 – Jenny Rowland's Silver Pants + Coaches Blocking Judges on Bars 27:20 – Florida "Documentary" = 15-Minute Sponsored Ad (Wells Fargo Vibes) 33:30 – Week's Big Scores: 10.0 + 9.975s Breakdown 40:08 – Vault Trend Watch: More Yurchenko Double Fulls 42:01 – Favorite Things: Cadence Gormley's 6-Second Beam Save 43:22 – Stick Crowns + UC Davis Giant Hat Comedy 45:01 – Anna Barbosu Debuts at Denver + "Stomach Stab Lipstick" Choreo 50:23 – Scary Vault: No Hands Contact… Why Wasn't It a Zero? 53:31 – Listener Feedback: Florida Commentary Was Brutal 55:51 – Scoreboard "Tower" Question: Why Scores Change On Screen 57:14 – GIFs of the Week Pressure Campaign + Parking Trauma Follow-Up 58:53 – Can Al Fong Switch Federations and Keep Coaching? 01:00:15 – GymCastic Leaving Twitter/X (Why We're Done) 01:02:43 – Where to Find Us Now + This Week's Schedule  

Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A episode. This week we are watching number Sprouts Quad Session One: Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, LSU (scores, watch on ABC) Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +60 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh this page and the extended player will appear below. Not a member? Join here. Psst… members get this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) right here on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails: January Nationals 01:11 – Meet Overview: Oklahoma 197.5 tie with LSU, UCLA, Utah 01:29 – Tonight's Drink: "If the Judges See It" 01:41 – The Tie-Breaker Nobody Needed (Why Oklahoma Won) 02:35 – Konnor McClain Beam Confusion Explained 03:26 – Lexi Zeiss Start Value Review & Score Change 04:03 – Can Coaches Talk to Judges? NCAA Rules Breakdown 06:17 – Why Konnor's Beam Was Never the Issue 07:09 – First 10 of the Season: Avery Neff Vault 07:43 – Why Utah Should Have a Gymnastics-Specific Arena 08:21 – The Legendary Flip-Off Tie-Breaker Explained 10:27 – Event Judging Breakdown Begins (Vault & Beam) 12:18 – Podium Seating, Fan Experience & Ticket Sales 13:47 – Where Florida Would Have Finished in This Meet 15:08 – Comparing Florida vs Oklahoma vs LSU 16:41 – Utah's Lowest Beam Score in 26 Years 17:39 – January Floor Syndrome (No One Is Ready) 18:30 – Jordan Chiles: Scoring Without Being at 100% 19:59 – Jordan's Conditioning, Fatigue & Schedule Reality 21:35 – Best Routines of the Meet (Caitlin, Avery, Execution) 23:12 – Avery Neff Beam Series: Will Judges Take It Away? 24:37 – Utah's Choreography Renaissance (Despite Falls) 25:16 – Faith Torrez Vault & Oklahoma Lineup Choices 26:06 – Oklahoma Freshman Spotlight: Ella Murphy Bars 26:40 – Hannah Burleson Return & Turn Technique 27:34 – UCLA Beam Improvements & Coaching Impact 30:19 – Why Faith Torrez Didn't Do Floor 30:29 – Injury Update: Macy McGowan 31:18 – "Most Decorated Gymnast" Claims & Broadcast Caveats 32:35 – Florida Commentary Problems Explained 34:11 – Florida Documentary First Impressions 35:14 – Heated Rivalry, Hockey & Why It Works 36:24 – Fantasy Gymnastics, Live Shows & Merch 37:40 – Fan Q&A Begins: Quad Format & Broadcast Structure 38:30 – West Virginia Finger Guns Debate 39:43 – Sports Bras, Leotards & Athlete Health 41:30 – Music Copyright, NCAA vs Elite Rules 43:19 – International vs NCAA Leotard Regulations 45:57 – Breast Injuries & Why Support Matters 46:50 – Sibling Gymnasts Competing at the Same Time 48:21 – Bent-Arm Catches on Bars Controversy 49:19 – Extreme Taping: Injury or Aesthetic? 51:25 – Weekly Awards: Meet Assassin & Artist 55:58 – Most Controversial Score of the Meet 57:42 – Salutes, Control & NCAA Finish Rules 58:10 – Commentators vs The Code of Points 59:09 – Yellow Cards: Still Not Being Enforced 01:02:07 – Minnesota Violence Statement, Resistance Resources Tonight's Cocktail Mocktail: If The Judges See It. Full season menu here  Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. Join GymCastic Fantasy League! What is College & Cocktails? Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links.

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 1 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 2 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, January 09 at 02:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:28:11 Roster Bargains 00:52:19 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:33 Roster Bargains - Vault 03:55 Roster Bargains - Bars 05:50 Roster Bargains - Beam 07:46 Roster Bargains - Floor 11:33 League Leaders 12:02 League Stats 13:38 Byes & Injuries This Week's College & Cocktails: Saturday, January 10, 3pm PT