Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Michael Andrew to talk all things swimming, identity, and what it really means to chase greatness at the highest level. We get into the heartbreak of missing the Olympics by a tenth of a second, the mental resilience it takes to come back from moments like that, and how he’s learned to separate who he is from what he does in the pool. Michael opens up about training with his family, expanding his brand, and navigating the pressure that comes with being one of the most talked-about athletes in the sport. We also dive into his mindset heading into the 2028 Olympics and what’s fueling this next chapter of his career. It was so powerful getting to know Michael beyond the headlines, connect on the highs and lows of elite sport, and just have a real, honest conversation about what this journey actually looks like. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday!Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Taylor Mei (Little T Fitness) to talk all things fitness influencing, social media, and bodybuilding. We get into what it actually takes to grow in the competitive industry that is fitness and the pressure that comes with it. Taylor shares her experience navigating toxic body image culture and how it’s impacted how she approaches fitness. We bond over building supportive and positive communities on social media that feel like a safe space for young women, and how we’re constantly working to combat the toxic beauty standards that todays society is constantly pushing on us. It was so much fun getting to know Taylor on a deeper level, bond through shared experiences, and just yap our little hearts out about issues we’re wildly passionate about. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday!Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Ali Riley for a conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We dive into the mindset that’s helped her compete at the highest level for over a decade, while leading with grace, resilience, and purpose. Ali opens up about identity beyond sport, the pressure that comes with representing your country, and what it takes to keep evolving through every season of life. We talk about confidence, leadership, setbacks, and how to stay grounded when the world only sees the highlight reel. She shares the highs of captaining on the world stage, along with the unseen challenges that come with longevity in elite sport. We also discuss using your platform for something bigger than yourself and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This episode is honest, empowering, and full of wisdom every athlete, and every person can learn from. If you’ve ever had to reinvent yourself or keep going when things got hard, this one’s for you.Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with fencing icon Miles Chamley-Watson for a conversation that goes far beyond the arena. We dive into the mindset that’s made him one of the most electrifying athletes in the sport, and how he’s transformed the sport of fencing into both an art form and a lifestyle. Miles opens up about using fencing as his outlet, the thing that grounds him, fuels him, and gives him purpose. We discuss the importance of identity, the level of pressure that comes with being the best, and what it really looks like to stay true to yourself in a sport that often expects you to fit a mold. He shares the highs of competing on the world stage, along with the unseen struggles that come with chasing greatness. We also get a deeper look into his vision for the future of fencing and how he’s working to push the sport into a new era. This episode is raw, honest, and filled with perspective you don’t usually hear from elite athletes. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, your path, or your purpose—this one’s for you.Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Olympic artistic swimmer, Dani Ramirez! Her insightful wisdom, unique perspective, and refreshing take on how we define the "athletic body" makes this episode so incredibly powerful. We cover topics like surviving in toxic training environments, leading her team to another Olympics, and developing her identity outside of the pool. While artistic swimming is her first love, she's learning to love the process, love the challenges, and most importantly, love herself. Thank you for tuning in, please leave a comment or review if you enjoyed today's episode! Love you so much and I'll see you next Wednesday!Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today’s episode, I sit down with a true legend in the surfing world, John John Florence. We go beyond the surface, diving into the importance of building an identity outside of sport, growing his brand, Florence Marine X, and navigating fatherhood while traveling the world.John John gives an honest, eye-opening look at what life is really like as one of the best surfers on the planet—sharing stories from the tour, why he’s pressing pause on competition, his perspective on surfing in the Olympics, and how his life has evolved as a new father.I hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Athletes After Hours… I’ll see you next Wednesday!The North Shore of Oʻahu was recently hit by devastating floods after back-to-back Kona storms, leaving homes destroyed, families displaced, and entire communities facing a long road to recovery.   Through initiatives like Florence Marine X, efforts are underway to provide immediate relief—distributing essentials and raising funds to directly support affected families.   If you’re able, consider donating or supporting these initiatives to help the North Shore rebuild and recover.Click to donate: https://rafflecreator.com/pages/77038/north-shore-flood-relief-fundraiser---pyzel-surfboards?utm_source=chatgpt.comClick to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Olympic BMX rider, Nikita Ducarroz to go beyond BMX and find out the truth behind what it’s really like being a professional extreme sport athlete. Nikita opens up about living with debilitating  anxiety, being a trailblazer for females in BMX, and competing on some of the world’s biggest stages while experiencing panic attacks behind the scenes. This episode is vulnerable, honest, and so relatable. I really hope you enjoy this week’s episode on Athletes After Hours and I’ll see you next Wednesday!Click for previous episode on AAH: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066?i=1000755998425LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today’s episode, I sit down for my first ever solo episode !! For the very first time, I open up about my childhood, the challenges I faced throughout my gymnastics career, navigating loss and heartbreak, and what it’s really like “girl bossing” while finding balance. I also share the story behind finally taking the leap and launching Athletes After Hours. Even if you’ve followed my journey since the start of my collegiate career, this episode goes much deeper. I’m so grateful to now have a space where I can properly introduce myself and give a little more context to girl you see today… so what better way than with a solo episode on the pod? I really hope you enjoy this episode, I had so much fun catching up with you! I love you all so much and I better see you next Wednesday for my episode with my Olympic BMX bestie, Nikita Ducarroz! Click to watch me teach Nikita how to do gymnastics: https://youtu.be/l9RE7Nq1HT0LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS —INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4)CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES —💌: [email protected] LINKS — https://hoo.be/graciekramer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Olympic heptathlete and division 1 soccer player, Annie Kunz, to chat all things athletics. From juggling two sports at the collegiate level,  dealing with a career-ending injury, finding the silver lining in a devastating loss, and now managing life after retirement, Annie shares her most vulnerable moments of her career. This episode will leave you smiling, inspired, and if you’re anything like me, in tears… so grab those tissues, take a seat, or maybe even throw on some headphones and knock out a Walk O’Clock while you listen. Hope you enjoy Episode 2 of Athletes After Hours... SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY !!!

In this powerful first episode, I sit down with Red Bull Cliff Diver, Molly Carlson, for an honest conversation about the unseen pressures that come with competing at the most extreme level of sport. We discuss toxic beauty standards, struggling with body image, managing our mental health while girl bossing, and handling the weight of expectations in elite sport. It’s a vulnerable, real discussion about identity, resilience, and learning to separate who you are from how you perform.If you struggle with feeling pressure to be perfect, lacking self love, or just want to join in on the girl chat, this episode is for you. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicidal ideation and eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or mental health challenges, please reach out to a trained professional or support service.**Resources (U.S.):988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – 1-800-931-2237