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238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler

238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

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Length:
83 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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THE NCAA NEWS Spencer and Jessica recap the week in college gymnastics: Who has joined the hall of 10's. McMurtry DTY, Karas Michigan 1.5 for 9.975, Zaakira Muhammad, WVU, perfection on a full for 9.900. Kennedi Edney wasn’t supposed to do AA, steps in on floor with this--that wasn’t even in the lineup before, wins AA. Taryn Fitzgerald at Stanford front aerial landing on two feet. Crack or Correct: The most controversial scores of the weekend. McMurtry’s DTY - only got a 9.995. Should it have been a 10?  Sofie Seilnacht got a 9.7 from one judge, 9.75  from the other for this gorgeous beam routine. Robbed or fair?  THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEWS The 2015 team World Champion, bronze medalist on floor and national treasure, Maggie Nichols, talks about her transition from elite to college gymnastics at Oklahoma. KJ Kindler, two-time national championship coach of the defending NCAA champs at OU join us to nerd out about: Maggie Nichols (21:00):  The arm landing position question answered! Oversplits How she increased her level of fitness after her ACL tear. Going pro Secret skills she worked on that fans never got to see. Skills she's thrilled she'll never have to do again! KJ Kindler (38:25): How she manages to dominate from January through April.  What are her secrets to such a dominant, consistent beam team. Did she always know that Chayse Capps was going to be a star How did Brenna Dowell and KJ negotiate Brenna's return to elite last year The story behind the Syrian refugee floor routine and how the team handles the current political turmoil (American Refugee Committee). Sultry choreography Why Natalie Brown had to take the slither out of her routine. Watch it here, RIP "The Slither." Chayse Capps beam drop. GIVEAWAY HOW: Tell us what the historic UNC LGBTQ meet meant to you. Be as creative as you want. A story about how gymnastics helped someone come out. Or how gymnastics taught you to be a better ally. Use the hashtag #ThxUNCgym on Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr. We will pick a winner from a random drawing of entries. DEADLINE: February 5th, 2017  PRIZE: Three "Carolina Gymnastics Love is Love" t-shirts from the meet (sizes S, M and L)  Commemorative tickets from the event One pair of the famous ombre blue and black Carolina Nike shoes (size 7.5, see far right shoes in the photo above) SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. RELATED EPISODES 189: Blinded by the Swag 2016 American Cup Photo Gallery: Olympic Trials Day 2 205: Day Two 2016 Women's Olympic Trials Photo Gallery: 2016 Olympic Trials Day 1 204: Day One 2016 Women's Olympic Trials Photo Gallery: 2016 Olympic Trials Podium Training 194: Rio Test Event and 2016 NCAA Championships 176: Worlds Wrap-Up Show 175: Event Finals Day 2 Recap from 2015 World Championships 174: Live Show - Event Finals Day 1 and MAG All-Around Recap from 2015 World Championships 173: Women's All-Around Finals Recap from 2015 World Championships 171: Women's Team Finals Recap from 2015 World Championships 170: Women's Qualifying Recap from 2015 World Championships 169: Glasgow Worlds Preview Show 236: Dream Theme Floor Routines 223: Tasha Schwikert Episode 22: Beth Tweddle Episode 18: Bridget Sloan Episode 20: Jenni Pinches Episode 16: Elizabeth Price Episode 48: Kyla Ross 101: Olivia Vivian 146: Taylor Rice and The 2015 NCAA Championships 145: Rheagan Courville 158: Ariana Berlin’s Full Out Movie
Released:
Feb 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.