GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
The world's #1 gymnastics podcast. Investigative reporting, breaking news, exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and authoritative comedy.
Episodes
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 Rotterdam.
We also sit down with new U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO and Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley to discuss regaining trust, data privacy, case timelines, reporting, resources and what she wants...
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 the sport brought him community and creative freedom.
You pick the topic. We make the episode. Our Full Episode Commission Raffle is the ONLY way to commission a full GymCastic episode. It's a fundraiser for...
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 shape the early gymternet—and GymCastic itself. Plus, the developing Rich Stenger/Cal gymnastics Instagram story, Suni Lee's stolen bronze bust is recovered, we fix Claire Pease's floor construction,...
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 discuss the stunt wigs, the film's gymnastics influence, and the gayest welder's burlesque bar in Pittsburgh.
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 results mean for the upcoming World Championships.
GYMCASTIC LIVE REPLAY
Watch our U.S. Championships live show with surprise guest Shannon Miller. Replay tickets:
https://gymcastic.com/...
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 say about the women's road to Worlds and those domestic execution scores.
Plus, Shannon Miller surprised us at our Phoenix live show, Euros began with breaking news, and Suni Lee, Shilese Jones and Jordan Chiles all ha...
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 your favorite podcast player (instructions here) Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive.
GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS
...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 player (instructions here) Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive.
GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS
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.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING
Watch on FlipNow.TV; outside t...
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 podcast player (instructions here). Join Club Gym Nerd for the full, ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive.
GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS
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 d...
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.
- Ful...
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...
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, f...
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 ret...
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