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GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

Jessica O'Beirne & Spencer Barnes
Gymnastics
Simone Biles
NCAA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics
College Gymnastics
NCAA
Suni Lee
NCAA Championships
Olympics
NCAA College Gymnastics
Oklahoma
LSU
Jordan Chiles
Fantasy Gymnastics
Gabby Douglas
Paris Olympic Games
U.S. Championships
Judging In Gymnastics
Olympic Trials
Paris Olympics

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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Latest Episodes

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 routines, beam masterpieces, and floor ... more

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' emotional return to competition in Franc... more

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 problem: the world's best athletes ... more

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 members, where we answer your quest... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Oldham
British gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist
Great Britain Gymnastics
Episode: Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Oldham on Gymnastics Politics, Spies & Athlete Welfare
Chae Campbell
Meme-worthy gymnast, UCLA floor routines standout
UCLA
Episode: NCAA Championships Preview: Can Florida Deliver? Oklahoma Dominance or Curse Breaking Season
Rima Zakariah
Former gymnast; Michigan alum; special guest on the show
Former Michigan gymnast, Miami origin
Episode: College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026
Emma Slevin
Top elite gymnast from Ireland, first Irish woman to qualify for the world all-around final, now competing for University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club
Jason Buttons
Coach for 30 years, program director, then judge in club and NCAA
Unknown
Episode: Judge Breaks Silence: "There's no real accountability system"
Kyle Albrecht
New USAG president, former Under Armour/Major League Soccer executive
USA Gymnastics
Episode: Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht's First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
Elliot Schwartz
Dr. Elliot Schwartz, data strategist for Olympic high-performance teams; figure skating official and data analyst
US Olympic High Performance Teams (data insights)
Episode: China Dominates the New Mixed Team Format + USAG Pulls Out of World Cups
Ana Luisa
Brazilian junior gymnast
Brazilian Gymnastics Federation
Episode: College & Cocktails: UCLA at Stanford Pre-American Cup
Daiki Hashimoto
world Olympic champion gymnast
Japan National Team
Episode: College & Cocktails: UCLA at Stanford Pre-American Cup

Hosts

Jessica
Primary host with a strong presence in gymnastics commentary and interviews; known for guiding conversations and shaping show segments.
Spencer
Co-host providing discussion, framing, and reactionary commentary; complements technical depth with engagement and banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Used to love

    Not a fan of rage baiting clips posted about a pay walled conversation. Gymnasts themselves are not a fan

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fghythcdjvcdn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gym-tastic!

    You all are so great to listen to! Fun, informative, entertaining and so much more! The best podcast for all of us gymnastics fans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lt5678
    United States4 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Definitely the BEST gymnastics podcast in the galaxy !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoachIgorBR
    United States6 months ago
  • yes

    Low-key my favourite comedy duo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pineapple Weirdo
    Australia8 months ago
  • Love love!

    Obsessed with this podcast. I always look forward to the conversations and learning more about gymnastics. I will be honest I was an Olympics Gymnastics watcher and that was it prior to 2020 and now I have even started watching college because of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Otter1989
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise deep gymnastics knowledge and entertaining banter, with strong appreciation for expert analysis.
Some listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and the live-show energy.
A segment of feedback criticizes political or social commentary as not aligning with all listeners' tastes.
A few reviews raise concerns about perceived bias or insensitivity, impacting some listeners' willingness to stay subscribed.

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#245
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club
Q: Why did you decide to pursue college gymnastics in the United States, Emma?
Emma explains that the pathway provided by her coaches and teammates opened doors, offering a structured route to balance schooling and elite training, and ultimately enabling her to compete at world-class levels while studying.
Judge Breaks Silence: "There's no real accountability system"
Q: What levels are you judging and how has that perspective shaped your view of start values and bonuses?
The guest explains judging across multiple levels, noting that higher-level judges focus on precise start values and bonuses, while lower levels require clear, consistent application of rules; he emphasizes the need for better communication and understanding across levels to ensure fair scoring.
Exclusive: New USAG President Kyle Albrecht's First Interview + NCAA AA Debate
Q: What motivated you to take the role as USAG president?
Kyle described the opportunity as a chance to influence the sport on a broad scale, emphasizing the responsibility to grow gymnastics while ensuring athlete safety and engaging with the community and fans beyond just the LA 28 moment.
China Dominates the New Mixed Team Format + USAG Pulls Out of World Cups
Q: How does plus-five/minus-five scoring compare to traditional scoring in terms of differentiation and fairness?
It offers more differentiation by explicitly rewarding positive attributes and allowing detailed per-element evaluation, something current gymnastics scoring lacks.
China Dominates the New Mixed Team Format + USAG Pulls Out of World Cups
Q: Could lineups be changed mid-meet, and would that be practical given the two-event limit for some athletes?
Yes, but it depends on the format's deadlines and the impact on athletes' readiness; the discussion highlighted practical constraints in mid-meet lineup changes.

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2. Chae Campbell
3. Rima Zakariah
4. Emma Slevin
5. Jason Buttons
6. Kyle Albrecht
7. Elliot Schwartz
8. Ana Luisa

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