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Half In, Half Out
by Blake & Kino
Hosted by Blake & Kino, Half In, Half Out is the only podcast whose primary focus is to discuss LGBTQ+ culture in the gymnastics world. Contact us (link tree): linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
Episodes
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Episode 70: How do you solve a problem like a road score? (2025 Big 10s & Regionals Discussion)
Blake and Kino discuss Jade Carey, Big Tens, the Regionals draw, and NCAA scoring. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 69: The Return of NCAA (and us!)
Blake and Kino return with thoughts about the state of the world, Yul's suspension, the return of NCAA gymnastics, and being in our thirties. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 68: Goodbye, Olympics — Hello, Drama!
Blake and Kino discuss the 2024 Paris Olympics, the WAG floor medal drama, and the just-started Paralympics. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 67: It's the Olympics!
Blake and Kino chat about US Olympic trials, Mykayla Skinner's comments, and what we want to happen at the Olympics. Check out our Olympics-related merch! https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 66: A Gymnastics Emergency -- A Quick US WAG Olympic Trials Preview
Blake and Kino hastily rerecord their US WAG Olympic Trials preview in the wake of the closest thing to a gymnastics emergency -- Skye Blakely tearing her achilles. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 65: Conference Championships Recap 7 Regionals Preview
Blake and Kino chat about Conference Championships, the Regionals draw, and preparing to go to the straightest regional of all. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 64: NCAA WAG Updates and Winter Cup
Blake and Kino catch up with NCAA WAG and briefly discuss a bit of Winter Cup.
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Episode 63: Jim's Dissertation on Pride Meets -- NCAA WAG Week 5
Blake and Kino discuss UCLA's pride meet, scoring, and Week 5 rankings. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 62: Jim's Degree in Sports Information -- NCAA WAG Weeks 3 & 4
Blake and Kino chat about scoring, the latest Pride meets, and the wild (but exciting) rankings after week 4. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 61: More Quads! -- NCAA WAG Week 2
Blake and Kino chat about another quad filled weekend of gymnastics, current rankings, and the state of queer fantasy gymnastics. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 60: Speedrunning -- NCAA WAG Week 1
Blake and Kino have the most efficient conversation they've ever had about college gymnastics, discussing Super 16, fantasy gym, and what's in store for week two. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 59: Before the Salad -- 2023 Ends, 2024 NCAA Begins
Blake and Kino have a late December chat about what they want from the 2024 NCAA season and their favorite gymnastics moments of 2023. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 58: Blake's Eponymous Skill -- NCAA Updates 7 & A Podcast Bachelor Party
Blake and Kino get Tom Farden updates mid-recording and, on a lighter note, have Blake's podcast bachelor party. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 57: Worlds Preview Gone Wild -- Uncut
Blake and Kino chat about the upcoming World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium and NCAA schedules -- but don't have time to edit the episode down. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 56: Interview with Heath Thorpe (AUS)
Blake and Kino chat with Heath Thorpe to discuss his inquiry into the Australian MAG Worlds team selection, the future of his gymnastics career, and what it's like to ask Simone Biles for vaulting advice. Heath's GoFundMe: gofund.me/def78a17 Instagram: @heaththorpe TikTok: @heaththorpeee…
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Episode 55: Elites and Olympics and Transfers, Oh My!
Blake and Kino discuss queer elite news, gymnasts deferring for the Olympics, and who made it through the transfer portal (along with a nice dose of concerts in Detroit). https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 54: Nationals Preview w/ All Things Gymnastics
Blake and Kino chat with Ashlee and Britney from All Things Gymnastics about the upcoming NCAA National Championships. https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 53: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 2 Recap with Dr. Sam and Savannah Schoenherr (UF, USA)
Blake and Kino chat Dr. Sam about the second week of NCAA gymnastics while Dr. Sam gets a chance to discuss Florida's equality meet with Savannah Schoenherr (UF, USA). https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 52: "At the end of the day, I'm still who I am." -- Interview with Alonna Kratzer (Mizzou, USA)
Blake and Kino chat with Alonna Kratzer (Mizzou, USA) about the casual coming out experience, her upcoming gymnastics season, and Missouri's upcoming Inclusion Night meet. https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 51: WAG NCAA 2023, Week 1 Recap
**If you would like to skip our discussion of Livvy Dunne's fans from this weekend towards the end of the episode, skip to 1:09:14. Here, we will resume with our discussion of Fisk.** Blake and Kino discuss the first week of the 2023 WAG NCAA season as well as Livvy Dunne's "fans" and the...
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Episode 50: Worlds 2022 with Dr. Sam
Blake, Kino, and Dr. Sam breakdown what happened at 2022 Worlds in Liverpool. https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Episode 49: The Magnificent Seven Musical – Interview with Julia Meinwald & Gordon Leary
Blake and Kino are joined by Julia Meinwald and Gordon Leary to discuss their upcoming project The Magnificent Seven, a musical based on the gold-winning American WAG team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Read more, buy tickets, and listen to songs from the show here:...
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Episode 48: 2022 NCAA Nationals Recap & Post-Season News
Blake and Kino discuss the results of nationals, post-season athlete news, and Chris Waller's resignation. https://twitter.com/glitterjeezus/status/1517289213556936705?s=20&t=WUM39J1q1YOk48QiUIKfqg https://twitter.com/TripleTwistGym/status/1517829005176713216?s=20&t=WUM39J1q1YOk48QiUIKfqg...
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Episode 47: 2022 NCAA Nationals Preview
Blake and Kino wrap-up regionals and preview the 2022 NCAA National Championship in Forth Worth, Texas. https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 46: "It's all about balance." -- Interview with Sam Phillips (Nebraska MAG, USA)
Blake and Kino chat with Sam Phillips (Nebraska MAG, USA) about competing as a Black queer man in gymnastics, coming up with new artistic skills on floor, and how we can get the world to watch NCAA MAG. https://linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 45: LGBTQ+ Mexican-American Joy and Family Separation with Sirena Linton (University of Arizona, USA)
This week Blake and Kino to Sirena Linton (junior, University of Arizona) about being LGBTQ+ and Mexican-American, the impacts of assimilation and immigration policy, and the upcoming Arizona Pride Meet! https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/ https://supportkind.org/…
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Episode 44: Making MAG History with Connor McCool (Illinois MAG, USA) and Anna (@kalysbars)
In this mini episode, Blake and Kino talk to the Gymternet’s own Connor McCool (Illinois MAG) about his team making history with the first ever NCAA MAG Pride Meet and hear from our pal Anna (@kalysbars) about what it was like to attend the meet. Plus some updates and news from the last two weeks...
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Episode 43: The Chickens Aren't Worth It -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 4
Skip the first 14 minutes if you want to go straight to the gymnastics conversations. Everything before that is us chatting, mostly about the Sims 4. This week Blake and Kino discuss Week 4 of NCAA (RIP everyone’s Achilles) and the UCLA situation. Link to Amanda Seales podcast with Marz and…
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Episode 42: "(We) Had No Idea What Was Going On"-- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 3 (with Dr. Sam)
Blake and Kino, along with special guest Dr. Sam, chat about the past week in NCAA including Maryland’s first Pride Meet, the Arizona quad stream of nightmares, UCLA, Oregon State, Florida, Georgia, Auburn, and more! Plus a Full Out 2 rant. LA Times article:...
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Episode 41: Michigan vs. Everyone Else -- WAG NCAA 2022, Week 1
Blake and Kino discuss week one of 2022 NCAA--meets at Michigan and Florida, Sunisa Lee getting the Simone Biles treatment, fantasy gymnastics, and why the Big 10 Network needs to have a gymnastics package. linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 40: The Vault Problem (Meet the Bruins and News)
Blake and Kino discuss TOM RESIGNING (!!!!) as well as Meet the Bruins. linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 39: GOAT Tour Recap & Early Winter Updates
Blake and Kino return to discuss the GOAT tour and other recent gymnastics revelations. Disclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 38: Kyla, Trains, & Twitter Questions
Blake and Kino discuss Kyla's volunteer coaching position at Arkansas, the magic of trains, and a variety of Twitter questions.
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Episode 37: Catching Up with Kalyany Steele & Emma Andres (UCLA, USA)
Blake and Kino welcome back Kalyany Steele and Emma Andres to talk about life, the upcoming season at UCLA, and the bisexual experience. Kaly's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDhTlXeSF_XeblMTm15wLA linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast Episode transcript:...
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Episode 36: We're Never Making Predictions Again -- 2020 Olympics Recap
Blake and Kino discuss ALL of their Olympics feelings, the two per country rule, the social media discourse, and more! linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 35: Tokyo Olympics Preview & Predictions with All Things Gymnastics Podcast
Blake, Kino, Ashlee, and Brittany talk about their predictions for the WAG Team and AA finals. Check out All Things Gymnastics podcast for part two--event finals predictions! Follow All Things Gymnastics on Twitter and Instagram @allthingsgympod and go listen to part two! They are the most lovely...
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Episode 34: US Olympic Trials Discussion & Rambling
Blake and Kino discuss the positives (and controversies) of the US Olympic trials. Connect with us! linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 33: "Know that you are always valid." -- Interview with Kiley Robatin (Pitt, USA)
Blake and Kino talk to Kiley Robatin (Pitt, USA) to discuss the Pitt Pride meet, coming out as bisexual, competing in the EAGL conference, and her upcoming senior season. Kiley's coming out post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKc0KYdloEM/?igshid=1t6d1p0qxvcjn Kiley's Twitter: @ki_jo_ro Kiley's...
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Episode 32: 2021 US National Championships with All Things Gymnastics Podcast!
In this episode we talk about everything that happened at 2021 US National Championships! Check out All Things Gymnastics podcast for part two of our discussion of 2021 Nationals, including our new Olympic team predictions, our feelings about who was NOT invited to Trials, and more. Follow All...
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Episode 30: Protecting the Rights of Trans Youth in Sports with Shane Stahl from Freedom For All Americans
This year alone we have seen at least 57 bills introduced in approximately 34 states aiming to ban/limit transgender athletes participation in sports. Shane Stahl, the Digital Communications Manager for Freedom for All Americans, helps us break down what’s going on, what’s at stake, how these…
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Episode 29: “It’s a representation of who I really am.” -- Interview with Jackson Harrison (ASU, USA)
This week, Blake and Kino interview Jackson Harrison (he/they) about moving across the country for their first season at ASU (during a pandemic!), the queer gymnastics experience, and how MAG is really just like a large gymnastics fraternity. Follow Jackson: Instagram @jack.son.h - Twitter...
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Episode 28: Michigan (Finally) Won!!! -- 2021 NCAA WAG Nationals Recap with Michael Buckley and Dr. Sam
This week, Blake and Kino talk to Michael Buckley and Dr. Sam about 2021 NCAA WAG Nationals! We dive deep into the Sav Schoenherr controversy and share our thoughts on everything from our shared hatred of gainer full beam dismounts to our shared love of Lynnzee Brown. Thanks so much to our lovely...
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Episode 27: "I'm a person first." -- #StopAsianHate with Morgan Hurd (USA)
Morgan Hurd joins Blake and Kino to discuss being an Asian American adoptee and gymnast and her amazing speech at a recent rally in NYC. See below for links to Morgan’s speech and more information, so you can continue to learn how to better support the AAPI community. Morgan at Anti-AAPI Violence...
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Episode 26: #FloridaNoodles -- 2021 NCAA Regionals Recap With Dr. Sam
Just in time for Nationals (lol) special guest Dr. Sam (@DrSam_PhD) joins Blake and Kino to discuss the 2021 NCAA Regionals. Let’s feel our feelings about it all over again, shall we? We discuss the growth of Florida’s program in recent years, potential judging solutions, and give our Final Four...
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Episode 25: "How much of this movie was dancing?" -- A Full Out Movie Reaction
Blake and Kino watch Full Out: The Ariana Berlin Movie for the first time. Connect with us: linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 24: “It’s really nice to not be the only one.” -- Interview with Emma Andres (UCLA, USA) + UCLA Pride Meet Reaction
This week Blake talked to Emma Andres (UCLA, USA) about her coming out process, post-season, her friendship with Kalyany Steele, and more! Then, Blake and Kino react to the UCLA Pride Meet. Follow Emma on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/emmmaandres Connect with us: linktr.ee/HIHOPodcast
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Episode 23: Platonic Soulmates Prepare for the Olympics with Morgan Hurd (USA) and Heath Thorpe (AUS)
This week we talk to Gymternet favorites, living legends, and best friends Morgan Hurd and Heath Thorpe! We chat about the upcoming Olympics, their futures, their friendship and so much more! Follow Morgan on Twitter: @morgihurd Follow Heath on Twitter: @thorpeheath Connect with us:...
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BONUS EPISODE: LIU’s Upcoming Pride Meet and Black Lives Matter Meet with Randy Lane
In this bonus episode, we talk to LIU Head Coach Randy Lane about their first meet of the season, ineligible athletes, and their upcoming Pride Meet (February 26, 2021) and Black Lives Matter Meet (February 26, 2021). LIU Gymnastics Twitter https://twitter.com/LIUGymnastics Our LinkTree...
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Episode 22: "I don't want people to think of me differently." -- Interview with Kaiya Lindhardt (UW-Eau Claire, USA)
This week Blake and Kino interview Kaiya Lindhart of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to discuss being a bisexual gymnast, training during COVID, and what it's like to compete for a DIII team. Additionally, Blake recaps the last three weeks (January 29th - February 14th) of queer NCAA…
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Episode 21: T & T is More Chill with Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics)
This week we discuss the second and third week of the 2021 NCAA season. We also talk to Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics) about being an openly gay trampoline & tumbling athlete, coach, and coaching a trans athlete. Our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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Hosted by Blake & Kino, Half In, Half Out is the only podcast whose primary focus is to discuss LGBTQ+ culture in the gymnastics world.
Contact us (link tree): linktr.ee/HIHOpodcast
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