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GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

Jessica O'Beirne & Spencer Barnes

300 episodes · Explicit

GymCastic Podcast is a weekly gymnastics talk show. The hosts interview people who love gymnastics almost as much as we do, discuss the latest news, events and offensive leotard fashion.

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  1. Kaylia Nemour's Double Gold, Seven U.S. Medals + Norway's First Ever: Worlds Event Finals

    · 25 min · S26 E96 · Bonus · Explicit

    Kaylia Nemour won both bars and beam at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam, taking beam gold over Zhang Qingying of China on an execution tiebreak, while Flavia Saraiva finally won her first world beam medal.…

  2. Skye Blakely Is World All-Around Champion + Kaylia Nemour's Vault Disaster: Worlds Women's AA Final

    · 27 min · S26 E95 · Bonus · Explicit

    Skye Blakely is the world all-around champion. The 21-year-old Florida Gator won gold at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam with 55.733, becoming the ninth American woman to win the world all-around title and…

  3. Daiki Hashimoto Makes It Four, Joe Fraser's Bronze + an Ex-Stanford Gymnast Sues: Worlds Men's All-Around Final

    · 23 min · S26 E94 · Bonus · Explicit

    Daiki Hashimoto won his fourth straight world all-around title at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam, by almost two points, with Yang Haonan of China in silver and Joe Fraser taking bronze, only Great Britain's…

  4. Worlds Women's Team Final: China Ends the U.S. Streak, Japan's First Medal Since 1966

    · 1 h 11 min · S26 E93 · Explicit

    China are world team champions for the first time since 2006, ending the United States' run of seven straight titles by two tenths in the women's team final at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam. Japan won its…

  5. Japan Wins Team Gold, the Floor Breaks Again + Great Britain's Heartbreak: Worlds Men's Team Final

    · 18 min · S26 E92 · Bonus · Explicit

    The floor broke again. A Dutch gymnast flagged the corner of the floor during the men's team final at the 2026 World Championships, nine years after Bart Deurloo did the same in Montreal. Japan won the world team title…

  6. Kaylia Nemour Leads, China Tops Qualifying, Great Britain Misses Out: Worlds Day Two

    · 25 min · S26 E91 · Bonus · Explicit

    When beams attack. Great Britain counted a full beam meltdown and missed the team final by less than two-tenths, Flávia Saraiva's vault got Brazil in, and Kaylia Nemour leads the all-around even with mistakes. China…

  7. Hezly Rivera Out, Skye Blakely Leads + Robot Judges Strike Again | Worlds Qualification Day 1

    · 26 min · S26 E90 · Bonus · Explicit

    Hezly Rivera is out, Dulcy Caylor is in, and Skye Blakely had the day of her life. Our sleep-deprived reactions from inside Rotterdam Ahoy after day one of women's qualification at the 2026 World Championships: Team…

  8. Kaylia Nemour's Mixed Day, Russia's B Team + Worlds Roster Chaos | Worlds Podium Training Day 2

    · 21 min · S26 E89 · Bonus · Explicit

    Day two of women's podium training at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam. Kaylia Nemour had a mixed day on bars and vault, Russia brought a full team without Angelina Melnikova and still looked good, and the…

  9. Robot Judges Force Reese Esponda's Floor Change + Russia's Visa Drama | Worlds Podium Training Day 1

    · 22 min · S26 E88 · Bonus · Explicit

    Our first daily show from inside Rotterdam Ahoy at the 2026 World Championships. Three Russian women, including Angelina Melnikova, were refused visas days before the meet. Reese Esponda's coach tells us why she had to…

  10. 2026 Worlds Preview Part 2: Andrade, Melnikova & China's Beam Powerhouse

    · 1 h 05 min · S26 E87 · Explicit

    Part two of our Rotterdam World Championships preview, subdivisions 6 through 10. We're living in the age of Rebeca Andrade and Angelina Melnikova, so what history is on the line for two of the most decorated gymnasts…

  11. SafeSport Bans McKayla Maroney's Former Coach, Florida Cuts Three Gymnasts and Russia's Visa Countdown

    · 16 min · S26 E86 · Bonus · Explicit

    SafeSport has made Artur Akopyan, McKayla Maroney's former coach, permanently ineligible and suspended Galina Marinova for a year. Florida has removed Skylar Draser, Ly Bui and Lily Bruce from its roster. And days…

  12. 2026 Worlds Preview Part 1: Team USA, Kaylia Nemour & Japan's Medal Threat

    · 1 h 05 min · S26 E85 · Explicit

    Part one of our Rotterdam World Championships preview, subdivision by subdivision. Are the U.S. women the team favorites after seven straight world titles, and what counts as a successful Worlds for Skye Blakely, Hezly…

  13. We Have a Worlds Team: Skye, Charleigh, Reese, Claire & Hezly

    · 26 min · S26 E84 · Bonus · Explicit

    The 2026 U.S. women's World Championships team is set: Skye Blakely, Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Claire Pease and Hezly Rivera, with Dulcy Caylor as traveling alternate and Jade Carey as non-traveling alternate.…

  14. World Team Trials Day One: Pease & Bullock Lock Worlds Spots

    · 23 min · S26 E83 · Bonus · Explicit

    Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock are going to Worlds! Reporting from Tennessee, we break down Day One of the 2026 U.S. Women's World Team Trials: Pease's upgrades, Bullock's crucial bars performance, Hezly Rivera's…

  15. Who Makes the U.S. World Team? Selection Camp Preview & World Team Updates

    · 1 h 18 min · S26 E82 · Explicit

    We preview the 2026 U.S. World Team Selection Camp, including the automatic qualification race, t; catch up on Worlds withdrawals, new team announcements and Asian Games. Then we dive into your feedback and questions…

  16. How to Accidentally Lose a Medal at Worlds: A Rules Deep Dive, Plus Szombathely

    · 1 h 19 min · S26 E81 · Explicit

    We predict the future! It's our annual pre-Worlds rules review, where we tell you exactly what kind of accidental gymnastics shenanigans might cost someone a medal. Plus, Flavia Saraiva is somehow the Szombathely BARS…

  17. SafeSport Bans, Investigations & an Interview with the New CEO

    · 1 h 41 min · S26 E79 · Explicit

    SafeSport permanently banned Al Fong and Armine Barutyan-Fong; Arthur Akopian and Galina Marinova are facing yet another investigation; plus World Championships roster shockers and federation drama heading into…

  18. Adult Gymnastics Revolution with Andrew Chupp

    · 1 h 02 min · S26 E77 · Explicit

    Andrew Chupp — coach, queer adult gymnast, creator and joy distributor — joins us to talk about making gymnastics your own. From Britney Spears floor choreography to competing on beam, Andrew shares how returning to…

  19. The History of the Gymnastics Gossip Message Board (GGMB)

    · 1 h 29 min · S26 E76 · Explicit

    The good, the bad and the BARTA of it all - Before social media, there was GGMB—the Gymnastics Gossip Message Board. We revisit the influential, informative, bizarre and sometimes deeply toxic message board that helped…

  20. Flashdance: Welding, Wigs and The Gayest Welding Burlesque Bar (COMMISSIONED)

    · 1 h 32 min · S26 E74 · Explicit

    The GymCastic Movie Club takes on FLASHDANCE—the runaway 1983 hit that is essentially a collection of MTV music videos held together by sparks, leg warmers and vibes. Thank you, Rose for commissioning this episode. We…

  21. The Robbery & The Ongoing Romanian Soap Opera: European Championships 2026

    · 1 h 16 min · S25 E72 · Explicit

    How "Russia" reclaimed its title to become European champion. We break down Angelina Melnikova's return, the Russian visa drama, Sabrina Voinea's D-score inquiry saga, a controversial beam-final robbery and what these…

  22. Back from U.S. Championships: Hezly Rivera, Fred Richard & Worlds Teams

    · 33 min · S26 E70 · Explicit

    We're back from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships! Hezly Rivera is a two-time national all-around champion, Fred Richard won the men's title, the U.S. men's World Championships team is set, and we have plenty to…

  23. Men's Final from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

    · 20 min · S26 E69 · Explicit

    The men's national champion has been crowned and more from women's at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to…

  24. Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships

    · 18 min · S26 E68 · Explicit

    The scoes were crazy during women'sn day one at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast…

  25. 2026 U.S. Championships Preview

    · 42 min · S26 E66 · Explicit

    It's elite national championships week. Let's break it down. Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A podcasts all week and complete members-only archive. GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S.…

  26. 2026 U.S. Championships Podium Training Report

    · 20 min · S26 E67 · Bonus · Explicit

    Let's dissect every moment from podium training at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-training Q&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite…

  27. Ellie Black's Historic Double + World-Elites-Go-to-College Fantasy Draft

    · 1 h 29 min · S26 E64 · Explicit

    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…

  28. 2026 U.S. Classic Debrief: Esponda, Ohashi's Next Move and the Worlds Picture

    · 1 h 21 min · S26 E62 · Explicit

    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 •…

  29. Behind the Scenes: U.S. Classic 2026 Meet Report, Reese Esponda Wins, Ohashi Returns & Skye Blakely Shines

    · 24 min · S26 E61 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  30. Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments

    · 25 min · S26 E60 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  31. US Classic Preview: Katelyn Ohashi, Skye Blakely & Qatar is Shopping For Gymnasts

    · 52 min · S26 E59 · Explicit

    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…

  32. Becky Downie: Paris, Trauma, Fibroids & Changing British Gymnastics

    · 1 h 17 min · S26 E58 · Explicit

    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…

  33. The History of Italian Gymnastics: From Circus Acrobatics to Olympic Champions

    · 1 h 35 min · S26 E57 · Explicit

    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…

  34. Behind The Scenes: Ohashi Is Back!

    · 31 min · S26 E56 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  35. Rebeca Andrade Returns, Pan Am Championships & World Qualifiers

    · 41 min · S26 E55 · Explicit

    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…

  36. The Pantheon of Gymnastics: The Greatest Routines of All Time (COMMISSION)

    · 1 h 47 min · S26 E54 · Explicit

    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…

  37. Elite Summer 2026: The New World Order

    · 1 h 27 min · S26 E53 · Explicit

    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'…

  38. The Rivalries We Never Got: How to Fix Gymnastics

    · 1 h 38 min · S26 E51 · Explicit

    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…

  39. Behind The Scenes: Spy Databases, Georgia's Power Move, Konnor McClain's Health Warning

    · 31 min · S26 E50 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  40. Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Oldham on Gymnastics Politics, Spies & Athlete Welfare

    · 1 h 49 min · S26 E48 · Explicit

    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,…

  41. NCAA Stars Who Could Go Elite? Plus Bărbosu Suspended, Belarus Returns & Acro's Olympic Problem

    · 1 h 40 min · S26 E47 · Explicit

    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…

  42. Jade Carey Comeback, NCAA Transfers & Worlds Qualification Explained

    · 1 h 24 min · S26 E45 · Explicit

    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…

  43. Behind The Scenes: How the Chae Campbell Interview Really Happened

    · 14 min · S26 E45 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  44. LIVE from NCAA Team Finals 2026

    · 58 min · S26 E44 · Explicit

    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…

  45. Live from NCAA Championship: Minnesota Breakthrough, Faith Torres Wins AA, Jordan Chiles Strikes Back

    · 17 min · S26 E43 · Explicit

    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.…

  46. NCAA Championships Preview: Can Florida Deliver? Oklahoma Dominance or Curse Breaking Season

    · 1 h 16 min · S26 E42

    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…

  47. Sticks Aren't Contagious, But Upsets Are: Minnesota In, Utah Out

    · 1 h 31 min · S26 E40 · Explicit

    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.…

  48. College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026

    · 18 min · S26 E39 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  49. Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club

    · 1 h 27 min · S26 E38 · Explicit

    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,…

  50. Judge Breaks Silence: "There's no real accountability system"

    · 1 h 40 min · S26 E36 · Explicit

    "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…

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