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419:  Sports Economist Dr. David Berri

419: Sports Economist Dr. David Berri

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


419: Sports Economist Dr. David Berri

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

ratings:
Length:
157 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

HEADLINES MEMMEL: Like a beacon in the darkness, Chellsie Memmel came the closest she has ever come to announcing a comeback by saying she is kind of playing around and maybe training. We proceed to put her on 18 Olympic teams and give her all the world beam gold medals. Not sorry. SIMONE: Simone spoke for the first time to communicate her nuanced thoughts on Olympic postponement, not having a dumbbell (ADRIA!), and ugh having to deal with USAG more NEWLYMPICS: New Olympic dates have been announced. Spencer and Jessica break down what this means for meets and schedules, while taking different sides on Christine Brennan's editorial about this being disrespectful. GAME TIME How would a one-year delay have affected previous Olympic teams? We discuss what gymnasts would or wouldn’t have made Olympic teams if those games had been delayed a year. GYMTERNET NEWS COVID-19 fallout in Russia (featuring Khorkina and Valentina both being THE MOST), Tom Forster's questionable decisions, and [SIGH] the deal with Ashton... INTERVIEW (1:23:09) This week, Jessica chats with professor David Berri, an expert on sports economics, about COVID-19 and the NCAA, how much a gymnast is worth in actual dollars, and the realities of college athletes being allowed to profit from their likenesses. BECOME A CLUB GYM NERD MEMBER Join Club Gym Nerd for access to Behind the Scenes episodes here. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here. RELATED EPISODES BTS: Why Diesel Forklifts and Indoor Arenas Don't Mix 418: American Anthem BTS: We Are All Athletes Right? 417: Bye Bye Tokyo 2020 BTS: Quarantine Party with Duchess 416: Everything Is Canceled March 12 COVID-19 Championships Update BTS: March 12 COVID-19 Championships Update 415: American Cup of Coronavirus 414: American Cup Preview BTS: Morgan Hurd Interview & The Missing Episode 413: Is Jade Carey an Olympian Yet BTS: Jade Carey, Grace McCallum, Kayla DiCello and Lilly Lippeatt Interviews
Released:
Apr 8, 2020
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.