Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments

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, fantasy picks, and an extended Club Gym Nerd Q&A.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome, Hot Mics & US Classic Podium Training

00:52 Suni Lee Officially Announces Her Comeback

03:08 Should Single Event Specialists Have a Pathway to Championships?

06:28 Katelyn Ohashi's Upgraded Floor Routine

10:00 Katelyn Ohashi's Beam Changes & Strategy

14:00 Lost Luggage, AARP & Elite Warm-Up Rituals

15:10 Skye Blakely's Beam Upgrade

17:22 Leanne Wong's New Beam Composition

21:15 Beam Connection Bonus Explained

21:56 More Leanne Wong Routine Nerding

23:01 Fantasy Game, Elite Score Explorer & Roster Lab Updates

24:55 Store Sale, Referral Program & Bluesky Groups

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25:00 Beam Bonus Bungle Story

26:28 Final Thoughts on Leanne's Beam

28:59 Jade Carey Wins Podium Training

30:02 Jade's Upgrades & Event-by-Event Review

31:55 Izzy Stasi's Oklahoma Era & New Choreography

34:10 Zoe Molomo, Simone Rose & Dulcy Caylor Notes

36:45 Comedy Awards, Hot Mic Moments & Withdrawals

37:08 Club Gym Nerd Q&A Begins

38:00 Single-Event Qualification to Nationals Debate

43:02 Should Nationals Matter More Than Worlds Selection?

50:58 Who Was Terrible at Compulsories?

53:31 The Most Memorable Compulsory Disasters

56:40 Are Olympic Comebacks About Passion or Business?

01:01:39 Spencer's Dream Suni Lee Bars Routine

01:05:08 The Perfect Acting Role for Laurie Hernandez

01:05:58 Is Elite Gymnastics Inherently Bad for Kids?

01:08:43 Can You Reach Elite Without Early Specialization?

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