GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast22 Aug 2018

318: 2018 US Wonder Woman Nationals

2018 US NATIONALS (8:35)

Feelings Corner: Starring Jessica O'Beirne and TEAL WONDER WOMAN GUARDIAN ANGEL HUGS
Discussion: This was a historically well-hit nationals. Does it undermine the notion that the women need regular national team camps? And is it weird how much credit we give the coaches instead of the athletes?
Gushing: Simone, Morgan, Riley. Duh.
Err: What was the deal with Ragan Smith?
Plus: Jade Carey sticking a Moors, justice for Kara Eaker, TRINITY, some love for Jaylene Gilstrap, and Jordan Chiles' attempt at Wolfkino Part 2 didn't really work out. Twice.

RAGE (36:04)

We're very concerned that Tom Forster doesn't understand the Olympic qualification process
- 2020 Olympic Qualification Explained
Kerry Perry deigned to address the media, and it was awful
Ron Galimore: STILL THERE
What change can really happen when people who DON'T EVEN BELIEVE THE SURVIVORS are being given positions of power in the women's program?

OK, BACK TO NATIONALS (1:06:56)

All the behind the scenes goodies from the So You Think You Can Dutch meet-up contest
Juniors (1:11:50) Leanne Wong is the junior national champion because of EXECUTION
An update on Jordan Bowers' status
Jessica is putting Konnor McGregor-McClain on all the Olympic teams

MEN! (1:26:36)

Where does champion Sam Mikulak fit in the international all-around scene?
Day 1 was....bad. But it's all going to be OK.
LEAVE. POMMEL. HORSE. ALONE. (It's the good event now.)
Team conundrums
- Kensley and Spencer debate Allan Bower's place on the team
- Donnell Whittenburg wasn't even named to the national team, and John Orozco has some thoughts. Is there racial bias in the men's program dressed up as concerns about "work ethic"?
- Should Colin Van Wicklen be doing this Dragulescu?
Massive conflicts of interest and judging favoritism aren't just a women's thing!
Most importantly: Taco Bell sponsorship ideas

GYMTERNET NEWS (2:05:00)

Kyla and Madison appear on CBS This Morning
Yelena Shushunova has died at 49 due to complication from pneumonia
More athletes and other coaches come out about abuse from Han at Everest.
The Tayo Fakiyesi story

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