The Jump Rope Podcast

What happens when a colorblind optician with autism falls in love with a jump rope?

You get Jump Rope Coach Chris—a master of rope nerdity and the trainer and brain behind:

• Tricktionary+
• a thick-cord beaded revolution
• strange but effective jump rope teaching analogies
• a load of Jump Rope Meetups & workshops that connect our community.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• 🎯 How autism became his coaching superpower

• 🧠 Wh...

Anna Øygarden Larsen (@anna_jumps) is a physiotherapist from Norway who lives with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), a rare neuromuscular condition that affects her balance and agility.

She fell in love with jump rope as a way to have fun, stay active, and support both her mental and physical health—and she hasn’t looked back.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How she got started with jump rope
• The role of coaching and Tricktionary+...

Josh McKee (@zaddy.jumps) is a full-time dad, full-time hustler, and part-time PVC ninja.

He started jumping during paternity leave, using nap time to level up his cardio, footwork, and dad jokes. 🍼🪢

In this episode, we talk about:

• Balancing fitness with family chaos
• Using jump rope as a mental health tool
• The Fancy Feats app, CapCut, and camera-following sorcery 🎥
• Naming your ropes
• Being inspired by Lauren Jumps, Kathy Jumps, Papa...

In this solo episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) nerds out on all the tech, gear, and glorious fails behind his jump rope reels.

If you’ve ever:

• Jumped out of frame

• Rocketed your headphones with a rope

• Or spent 37 minutes syncing 37 seconds of music…

This one’s for you.

🎥 Camera choices? Covered.

🎧 Audio tips? Yup.

📸 Lighting and framing? Let’s rule those thirds.

🧠 AI help for captions? Present!

⚡ Battery...

Lise Andresen went from cold, lonely Norwegian winters to joyful skips on the streets of Oslo—and somehow dragged her coworkers into it along the way. 😄🪢

She started jumping in August 2023, lost 20 kilos, gained energy, and built a passion for footwork and freestyle thanks to Coach Ghadi and the Timeless Jump community.

This episode is packed with laughs, learning, and jump rope realness:

✅ How she stayed consistent while raising ki...

Mic release redemption. Beaded rope enlightenment. Lumberjack wisdom.

Richard Head (@richardheadjumps) is back for his second one-on-one with Dizzy Skips, and this episode is a masterclass in jump rope consistency, community, and comedy.

We talk about:

• 🎤 How Richard went from mic release mishaps to mic drop glory

• 🪓 The Lumberjack story that’ll change how you train

• 🧠 Mental transformation through movement

• 🪢 Beaded rope vs. Crossr...

🌀 Dizzy? Good. That means you’re doing it right.

In this whirlwind episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Robz (@robz_360s) joins Dizzy to talk all things jump rope tricks, 360 flow, freestyle footwork, and DIY determination.

From spinning on the streets of Germany to building his own ropes in Portugal, Robz has become one of the most creative freestylers in the jump rope world.

We talk about:

• Learning to love dizziness 😵‍💫
• How to sta...

Jump Rope Podcast Episode 26 is here—twisting, tangling, and untangling all the jump rope goodness! 🌀

In “Scotland’s Wrap Queen: Eilidh Smith’s Jump Rope Knots Untied!”, your host Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) teams up with wrap wizard Eilidh Smith (@eilidhjumpsrope1).

Get ready for “planned madness,” beaded-rope combos, and comedic relief when ropes smack you in the face (hey, it happens!).

Eilidh explains how she went from hating wrap...

G’day, Jump Rope Community! In Episode 25, host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) sits down with the OG Aussie skipper himself, Papa Joe (@papa_joe01) 🤩

They explore everything from Joe’s early struggles in a boxing gym (where he was the only one NOT skipping!) to mastering heavy ropes, boxers skips, and—yes—double-unders from Down Under. 

Along the way, you’ll hear how jump rope became Joe’s daily mental release, stress-buster, and secret weapon...

Jump ropes ready? 🚀

Coach Nate KG (@nate_kg) joins Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) in Episode 24 of The Jump Rope Podcast for a fun-packed, knowledge-rich dive into skipping rope smarter, not harder! 🧠🪢

In this info-packed episode, Nate—one of the jump rope community's most insightful coaches—shares his thoughtful approach to jump rope training for adults, emphasizing clarity and attainable goals. 

You'll learn about the critica...

What do you get when you cross 90,000 jumpers, one passionate skipper, a world record attempt, and a heart full of purpose?

🎗️ You get Rope4Hope — a UK-wide challenge to beat cancer and break some current jump rope Guinness World Records.

In this special episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Mandy Shaw (@mandyshaw366) returns to share the wild and wonderful progress on her ambitious fundraising event:

• 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13th Septemb...

🚀 From Cringe to Cool: Em Foley’s Jump Rope & Rope Flow Journey 🎙️

Jumpers, Skippers, and Rope-Wranglers!

Ever tried to do a toad and ended up looking like a confused Muppet? Same. 🤦‍♂️ But today, we’ve got someone who actually makes it look graceful.

🔥 Episode 22 of The Jump Rope Podcast features the legendary Em Foley (@doc.jumps)—a university lecturer, rope flow coach, and all-around fearless flow fanatic.

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Guest: 

Em Fole...

🎙️ Ever been smacked in the face by your own jump rope? Kathy Zetelski (@kathyjumps) and I sure have—and we’re here to tell you why it’s totally worth it.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🔥 The mental health benefits of jump rope (aka the Jumper’s High™)

💪 How jump rope is the most fun way to get fit

🙃 The joy of learning new tricks… and failing spectacularly

🐻 Kathy’s bear encounters while skipping in the wilds of New Jersey

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❄️ Brace yourselves for a blizzard of fun in Episode 20 of The Jump Rope Podcast❄️ with our incredible guest Brandy Brown (@bleewonders)! 

Brandy is a former dental hygienist, a  mom of five, a doting grandma, and possibly a professional snow-shoveler (two feet of Idaho snow doesn’t stand a chance against her four-wheeler and blade!).

In this laugh-out-loud conversation, your forever-enthusiastic host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) uncovers the...

Jump rope: the ultimate cardio workout, mental health booster, and—if you’re Patty Reynolds (@pattyjumps)—a sport that requires the full approval of Artemis, her German Shepherd bodyguard. 🐕💪🏽

In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) chats with Patty about how she went from struggling with the basics to mastering (or at least constantly improving) mic releases, EB swings, and trick combos.

But it wasn’t ...

Ever wonder how a self-professed “elephant on a rope” can transform into a nimble-footed jump rope ninja?

Wonder no more! In Episode 18 of The Jump Rope Podcast, your host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) sits down with the legendary Eddie Adby (@eddie.jumps) to chat all things jump rope, skipping rope, and fun fitness. 

Get ready to laugh harder than you boxer-step because this episode bursts with playful sarcasm, pun-tastic banter, and even a ...

The Four Jump-migos Are Back! 🎙️🔥

Jump rope enthusiasts, buckle up!

This episode of The Jump Rope Podcast is a wild ride with Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips), Sean Hargis (@seeseanskip), Aaron Fleming (@aaronjumps.365), and Richard Head (@richardheadjumps) talking all things jump rope, skipping rope, freestyle tricks, and fitness training.

💥 What’s inside this episode?

• 🎯 Learning mic releases, Mambas, and the fine art of not smacki...

🎙️ Episode 16: Helping, Healing, and Joy with Helga Morgan

This week on Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy Skips is joined by the lovely and remarkable Helga Morgan to discuss her journey of healing, resilience, and joy through dance, jump rope, and Zumba. 

Helga discusses overcoming fears, the therapeutic power of movement, and the importance of creating a supportive community for self-expression.

✨ In This Episode:

• Discover how ...

Warning: This episode contains contagious laughter and mild profanity. 😅

In Episode 15 of Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy welcomes the fabulous Sarah Marshall (@strongerwithsare) to talk all things jump rope, fitness, and mental health.

Sarah shares her journey from weightlifting therapy to finding joy and healing in jump rope. 🏋️‍♀️➡️🪢

We chat about the emotional release that comes with skipping, the support of the jump rope comm...