Live on location in Paris from the Bercy Arena, Jessica will talk about what she saw at podium training today and in the training hall yesterday. Spencer will give us all the deep analysis. Plus we have lots of behind the scenes news from the Paris Olympics to share. New skills submitted and upgrades from Rebeca Andrade, Nina Derwael and Suni Lee Who won podium training: Jordan Chiles and Italy Sarah Voss diagnosis, Levi Jung Ruivivar's's terrifying emergency on Monday Who's floating in the opening ceremonies and living their best life in the village How Luisa Blanco ended up training at Suni ..read more

Full Paris Olympic Games gymnastics preview; teams, all-around, event medal favorites, the unbelievable scandal rocking the Japanese team and fluffy, heartwarming backstories. Plus, in part two of our interview, Dr. Hugues Mercier describes how the judges are selected for the Olympics Games with the F.I.G. Judge Evaluation Program (JEP) and what he thinks of the NCAA 10.0 system. PARIS OLYMPIC PODCAST SCHEDULE here  Simone Biles' coach for 15 World and Olympic medals, including Olympic all-around gold, has a book coming out. Pre-order Aimee Boorman's book now.  Join Club Gym Nerd (or ..read more

Emmy winnig director, Katie Walsh talks about  Deciding what to show and dicusss about the abuse that triggered Simone's twisties The waffles and hair braiding logistics Why Kerri Strug did not appear in the movie How they will film and with what level of access at the Olympics in Paris When the next two episodes are coming out and more!  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Daily podcasts live on location from the Paris Olympic Games Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews ..read more

Every Olympics there is a non-gymnastics rule that changes an outcome. Today we delve into the Competition Attire and Undisciplined Behavior rules that change final scores. If you've ever wondered who is in charge of selecting Olympic judges and how the judges evaluation system was created? In part one of our interview, Dr. Hugues Mercier discusses the research and development of the F.I.G. Judge Evaluation Program (JEP). We discuss: 00:01:55 - Simone Biles docuseries 00:02:21 - German docuseries Turnen - 60 Sekunden Perfektion premiers on ARD 00:02:33 - How to find an adult gymnastics class o ..read more

Gymnastics is well aware of its role in the wider Olympic ecosystem: to have judging drama. That's why we are here. We explain judging scandals offering simplifications that normies can understand; prompting them to go on and have very strong and newly informed opinions about. So… the biggest judging scandals in Olympic gymnastics history We discuss: 00:01:14 - Rebeca Andrade (BRA) video fo Triple Twisting Yurchenko 00:04:11 - Biggest judging scandals in Olympic gymnastics history, setting the stage for Paris 00:05:13 - The Case of the Ill-Given Gold: 2004 Yang Tae-Young lost gold because of j ..read more

Jessica is back from Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Spencer watched and scored every routine from home. Hear directly from athletes and selection committee member, Alicia Sacramone, in this episode. We discuss: Why, for once, the rank all-around team is not controversial Adult gymnast facts and returning all-around Olympic Champions Simone Biles and Suni Lee The Women's Paris Olympic Team: Simone Biles Jade Carey Jordan Chiles Suni Lee Hezly Rivera Traveling alternates: Joscelyn Roberson and Leanne Wong Non-traveling alternates: Tiana Sumanasekera and Kaliya Lincoln Injury armageddon takin ..read more

Jessica is reporting from Olympic Trials in Minneapolis in person, Spencer is watching from home making spreadsheets. The answered your questions live. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all the exclusive Club Gym Nerd bonus content to your favorite podcast player -  instructions here. Not a member? Join here. Non-member version available after the live. We discuss: The selection procedure that automatically chose the Paris Olympic Team of: Asher Hong Stephen Nedoroscik Frederick Richard Brody Malone Paul Juda Why Fredrick Richard is the only hope to s ..read more

Jessica is reporting from Olympic Trials in Minneapolis in person, Spencer is watching from home while lighting all his spreadsheets on fire.  We discuss the injury carnage and what it's going to the Olympic team favorites. Who's moving up and who's still got a shot. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all the exclusive Club Gym Nerd bonus content to your favorite podcast player -  instructions here. Not a member? Join here. Non-member version available after the live. OLYMPIC TRIALS BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE Wednesday 6/26 after Women's podium training Frida ..read more

The Selection Procedures Quiz to end all quizzes! The USAG appeals process A breakdown of each competitor at Trials Why realistic expectations are the key to happiness Brazilian Olympic Trails report from Renan of Roda de Ginastica The latest on the New Zealand debacle German Olympic Team Related: What scores get you a medal How to Build The Paris Olympic Team OLYMPIC LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW OLYMPIC TRIALS BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE Wednesday, 6/26 after podium training (late afternoon/evening) CT Friday, 6/28 after Women's Day One 10:15ish pm CT Sunday 6/30 Live Show live from Minneso ..read more

The latest Paris Olympic Team news: Chinese Olympic Team: Qiu Qiyuan, Zhou Yaqin, Ou Yushan, Zhang Yihan, Luo Huan British Olympic Team: Alica Kinsella, Becky Downie, Georgia-Mae Fenton, Ruby Evans, Abi Martin We spend a lot of time talking about the amazingness of Becky making her third Olympic team at age 32 Watch Deanna Hong's documentary about Becky Downie's comeback this year Canadian Olympic Team so far: Ellie Black and Aurélie Tran German National Championships where all-around champ, Helen Kevric and veteran Ellie Seitz battle it out despite an incorrect D score Melanie winning Fre ..read more