Simply Saltos Simply Saltos

In this episode, Katy and Talia interview two coaches and two gymnasts from the University of Alaska-Anchorage Gymnastics team!
Coaches Marie-Sophie Boggasch & Kendra Daniels, and gymnasts Louisa-Marie Knapp & Mackenzie Robinson talk about the fundraising campaign to save their program, why UAA gymnastics is vital to them, the Alaskan community, and the greater gymnastics community, and some of their favorite parts of elite and collegiate gymnastics! Digressions include: a very pretty sneezing cat named Naala, photoshoots in leotards in the snowy Alaskan mountains, Coach Boggie's journey to get her pilot's license, full twisting front aerials, Paulina Trautz, Katy trying not to geek out the entire interview, and our undying love for Chellise Memmel (unspoken, but always implied).

Check out the show notes on our website to see gif examples of each skill we discuss in the episode, timestamps, and more, here.

Shoutouts in this Episode:
@Gymnasticsuaa (University of Alaska - Anchorage Gymnastics Team)
@Lou_Marie_Knapp (Louisa-Marie Knapp; Senior at UAA, former German NT Member)
@KendraPurplek10 (UAA Coach and Alumni Kendra Daniels)

Contact Us:
Website: simplysaltos.com
Anonymous Form: simplysaltos.com/anonymousform
Email: SimplySaltos@gmail.com
Twitter: @SimplySaltos
Katy: @morgansglasses
Talia: @flipsandsplitz

Time-Stamps:
(00:00 - 01:23) Intro

(01:23 - 04:38) Fundraising

(04:38 - 10:40) UAA Gymnastics’ Impact

(10:40 - 13:50) Recruitment Process for the Gymnasts

(13:50 - 16:35) Elite vs. NCAA Gymnastics

(16:35 - 19:00) Gymnastics Idols

(19:00 - 29:54) Gymnastics Careers of the Coaches

(29:54 - 42:00) Lightning Round!

(42:00 - 47:10) Last Points 

(47:10 - 48:58) Sign-Off

The Gymternet, you say?
In this episode, Katy and Talia talk about the different parts of the gymternet and how to utilize its tools, while some veterans of the gymternet weigh in on what they’ve seen over the years, drama and all. Digressions include the wonder that is the Technique Point column, cyberbullying, Katy’s love for linguistics, the gymternet’s forays into stalking, Nastia Liukin’s hatred of wolf turns, musical theatre bootlegs, friendship, and our undying love for Chellsie Memmel (and her daughter!)

Check out the show notes on our website to see gif examples of each skill we discuss in the episode, timestamps, and more, here.

Access our transcript here.

Shoutouts in this Episode:

@ChilesJordan (Jordan Chiles, member of the US National team)
@ktgymnastics (Katie - author of #TechniquePoint)
@thegymterdotnet (The Gymter.Net and author @LaurenHopkins96)
@routinepodcast (The Routine Podcast)
@AllThingsGymPod (All Things Gymnastics Podcast)
@margomxr (Margo, our lovely friend)
@Gymnasticsuaa (University of Alaska - Anchorage Gymnastics Team)
@collegegymnews_ (College Gym News)
@DoubleDoubleGym (Double Double Gym Blog)
@InsideGym (Inside Gymnastics)
@TheBBSituation (The Balance Beam Situation)

Contact Us:

Website: simplysaltos.com
Anonymous Form: simplysaltos.com/anonymousform
Email: SimplySaltos@gmail.com
Twitter: @SimplySaltos
Katy: @morgansglasses
Talia: @flipsandsplitz

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:21) Recap

(01:22 - 06:13) This Week I’m Grateful For….

(06:14 - 25:40) Sections of the Gymternet

(25:41 - 48:11) Veterans of the Gymternet

(48:12 - 54:24) The Impact of the gymternet 

(54:25 - 56:35) UAA Shoutout & Sign-0ff

So... what exactly is a salto?
In this episode, Katy and Talia talk through the definition of a salto, why we named the podcast "Simply Saltos," different body positions saltos come in, twists vs. flips, notation, why we started watching the sport, and some other important terminology. Digressions include: Heath Thorpe's iconicity, Talia's pronunciation of the word "gif," angry beam, Katy being sad about the possibility of spectator-less Olympic Trials, and our love for Chellsie Memmel.

Check out the show notes on our website to see gif examples of each skill we discuss in the episode, timestamps, and more, here.

Shoutouts in this Episode:
@jennifercarolyn (Jennifer Iacopelli; author of Break the Fall)
@HIHOpodcast (Half In, Half Out Podcast)
@thorpeheath (Heath Thorpe; Australian MAG)
@morgihurd (Morgan Hurd; USA WAG)
@Gymnasticsuaa (University of Alaska - Anchorage Gymnastics Team)

Contact Us:
Website: simplysaltos.com
Anonymous Form: simplysaltos.com/anonymousform
Email: SimplySaltos@gmail.com
Twitter: @SimplySaltos
Katy: @morgansglasses
Talia: @flipsandsplitz 

Time-Stamps:

(01:02 - 03:39) Definition of "Salto"
(03:40 - 06:19) Etymology of "Salto"
(06:20 - 09:28) Why We Picked the Name "Simply Saltos"
(09:29 - 19:52) Body Positions of Saltos   
  [09:38  - 11:58] Tuck   
  [11:59 - 13:50] Pike   
  [13:53 - 16:51] Mini Physics Lesson   
  [16:52 - 19:52] Lay Out
(19:55 - 22:57) Flips vs. Twists   
(22:58 - 28:39) Notation of Twists
(28:40 - 37:40) Timing of Twists and Arabians
(37:41 - 40:12) Recap
(40:13 - 1:00:47) This Week in Feedback)
(1:00:48 - 1:03:42) UAA Shoutout & Sign-0ff

Welcome to Simply Saltos with Katy and Talia!
The podcast where it IS called Gym-nice-stics! 

This is a podcast about Gymnastics for gym-fans of all levels! In this episode, we introduce themselves and discuss how we met, why we started this podcast, plans for future episodes, the standards we are holding ourselves to, and how you can contact us.

Transcripts can be found at simplysaltos.com! 

Shoutouts in this Episode:
@ChalkItUpBlog (Izzi; Chalk It Up Blog)
@Gymnasticsuaa (University of Alaska - Anchorage Gymnastics Team) 

Contact Us:
Website: simplysaltos.com
Anonymous Form: simplysaltos.com/anonymousform
Email: SimplySaltos@gmail.com
Twitter: @SimplySaltos
Katy: @morgansglasses
Talia: @flipsandsplitz 

Time-Stamps:
(00:36 - 02:20) About Katy
(02:21 - 04:48) About Talia
(04:49 - 05:45) How We Met  
(05:46 - 06:45) Why We Started this Podcast
(06:46 - 08:04) What to Expect From this Podcast
(08:05 - 10:49) Our Promise to You
(10:50 - 11:35) How to Contact Us
(11:36 - 12:52) UAA Shoutout
(12:53 - 13:12) Wrap Up