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232: Conflict of Interest

232: Conflict of Interest

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


232: Conflict of Interest

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

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Length:
83 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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 IN THE NEWS In the news, Uncle Tim, Spencer, and Jessica chat about: Cottbus Results (6:00) Rayderley Zapata did his 1.5-twisting double front.  The “We Don’t Need Your Stinking Olympics” tour, starring Kristian Berki and Emily Little. Leah Griever stunning on floor. Rok Klavern’s form and rosted-tips. Skills & Career Updates: Chiaki Hatakeda of Japan on beam. Thais Fidelis of Brazil on floor. Mykayla Skinner's vault is so clean in college! Whittenburg working on a triple pike back dismount off Rings. The latest interview with Oleg Verniaiev. GYMTERNET NEWS Our weekly roundup of the latest news stories from around the gymternet include (30:00): Tickets for Worlds are on sale now. College Fantasy Gymnastics draft is now open. It closes on December 30th. The Simone Biles News: Florida, Competing in Montreal and some favorite parts from her book, "Courage to Soar." 33% of the FIG delegates wanted to maintain their conflicts of interest. Laurie Hernandez reportedly made $360,00o on Dancing With The Stars.  Lisa Skinner (AUS) in serious accident during her Cirque performance.  USA Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Investigation: Dr Larry Nassar was arrested for sexual assault of a girl (not a patient) in his house while she was between the age of 6-12.  Third civil lawsuit brought against Nassar, bringing the total to three. 13 women to sue Michigan State over Nassar's alleged sex assaults. The sexual abuse against cases involving professional male soccer players in the UK, reminds us that this is a worldwide problem not dependent on sex.  A Way Forward for USA Gymnastics from a compliance and ethics expert.  Feedback (1:15:20): Ukraine episode  The chocolate milk consipracy  Drugs and drinking in gymnastics CONTEST The NorbertCastic Mini Bar & Mat Combo Contest. Vote for the winner here.  SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. RELATED EPISODES 231: The Rise and Fall of Ukrainian Gymnastics 230: The Good News 229: All Good Things Come To Those Who Cowboy 228: Leotards (Commissioned) 185: 2008 Olympic All-Around Finals (Commissioned) 74: Melanie Sinclair & A Review of Cirque’s Amaluna 59: What it’s like to be a Cirque du Soleil Talent Scout Episode 38: Svetlana Boginskaya 148: Shannon Miller Episode 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes Episode 17: Growing Up In The Soviet Gymnastics System And Training At Round Lake 187: McKayla Maroney 186: Amanda Borden 177: Stella Umeh 77: Aly Raisman Episode 48: Kyla Ross Episode 41: Laurie Hernandez & Coach Maggie Haney Episode 31: Elise Ray Episode 28: Kristen Maloney Episode 19: Andreea Raducan 223: Tasha Schwikert 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor US Olympian Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against US Team Trainer/Physician 220: Get Your Random Trash Aerial Off My Lawn Episode 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics 163: ENOUGH 210: Women’s Podium Training at the Rio Olympic Games
Released:
Dec 7, 2016
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.