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Simone Biles won her gazilianth U.S. Classic alongside fellow Olympic all-around Champions: Suni Lee and Gabby Douglas. Jessica is joined by special guest, filing in for Spencer (who is back home!), is Paris 2024 gymnastics coordinator, Olympic and World Championships finalist assisstant coach of Brooklyn Moors, Denis Vachon. We discussed:
3:06 Denis talks about Paris Olympic preparations
5:02 Simone Biles told anyone attacking her family to "F*ck off" 9:45 Gymnasts on private jets marks a new era 
10:56: What happened when photographer had their flash on as Simone did her triple double
13:11 Hypothetical rank all-around Olympic team if Classic was Trials
20:16 Signs of overtraining
23:06 Equipment was not the Olympic equipment
26:14 GymCastic live show and podcast schedule 
29:41 Why Laurent is no longer standing in for Simone's double pike vault 
32:04 Side by side example of Simone Biles superior vault technique
33:53 Konnor McClain's third place beam without a dismount and injury
36:19 Gabby Douglas excellent podium training, status and petition options after scratching post-bars
43:29 Are USAG rules discouraging all around
46:58 Rules update from Alicia Sacramone
49:43 How Denis handled athletes seeing injuries during competition
55:26 Shilese Jones' monster bars score, where it ranks for Olympic gold potential and why the construction is wise
1:01:06 Reining Olympic Champion, Suni Lee adding floor and winning beam with an easy dismount
1:07:08 Questions about routine construction vs limited skill options
1:23:20 Highest Scoring Team Machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post
Kaliya Lincoln tying for second with Shilese on floor
Why Tiana Sumanasekera and Dulcy Caylor impressed 
1:26:27 Artistry Champions of the meet: Gabby Douglas, Nola Mathews, Simone Rose and Tyler Turner
1:29:02 Opportunities for Comedy presented by Adrian, Norah and Kieryn
1:42:39 Jordan Chiles on getting angry as motivation 1
:46:00 Gymternet News
1:37:12 Simone Rose and Jayla Hang on the extreme conditions they trained under in Colombia
Jade Carey, Leanne Wong, Kayla DiCello, Trinity Thomas and the battle to round out the highest scoring team
CLASSIC LINKS Immediate Post Meet Reactions: 2024 U.S. Classic Behind The Scenes: Podium Training 2024 U.S. Classic Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Podium training montage here(be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there)  Photos galleries Full Classic scores Two Vault scores Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post Will Graves story on "Simone Biles is not “cured.” Let’s start there. A cure implies finality. An ultimate and decisive victory." OLYMPIC LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RECENT EPISODES Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at

Welcome to Behind The Scenes!
Our immediate reactions after U.S. Classic Podium featuring Olympic AA Champions: Simone Biles, Suni Lee and Gabby Douglas. We are answering questions and discussing everything Classic including what you didn't see on camera. We recorded about 30 min after the meet ended
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Tonight, judge Nicole Langevin from Precision Choreography joined Jessica to talk all about Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas's performance and what's next for her, Suni Lee's triumphant return on floor, Shilese freakin' Jones and her massive 15.250 bar score, the unexpected falls, and more. Watch the podium training montage here (be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there) and the heartwarming photos from podium training.
Behind The Scenes is a weekly Q&A live podcast. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who supporting our work year around.
Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RELATED EPISODES Behind The Scenes: Podium Training 2024 U.S. Classic Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE    

Welcome to Behind The Scenes!
Everything that happened at U.S. Classic Podium Training featuring Olympic AA Champions: Simone Biles, Suni Lee and Gabby Douglas. Including what you didn't see on camera.  We are answering questions and discussing everything pre-Classic. We recorded live on Friday after podium training. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all the exclusive Club Gym Nerd bonus content to your favorite podcast player -  instructions here.
OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW Hartford Classic Meet-up Saturday May 18th RSVP  here Not a member? Join here Paris McGee (of Ohio State and doing Laurie and Simone's floor routines-fame) joined Jessica.  We discussed:
All the Olympic Champions and every single thing they did! Suni's plan to petition to do all-around at Championships Gabby Douglas perfect bars and travel drama The Washington Post's Pick Your Highest Scoring Team Machine  Jordan, Tiana, Josc, Trinity, Jade, Kaliya, Leanne, DiCello Simone's new floor routine! U.S. Classic Fantasy Game Play Now Behind The Scenes is a weekly Q&A live podcast. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who supporting our work year around.
Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RELATED EPISODES Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE    

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR GYMCASTIC OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW GymCastic Meet-Up in Hartford at Classic, RSVP here (deadline Wed. the 15th) 2024 U.S. Classic Preview Special guest, Michigan great and TV analyst, Olivia Karas, fills in for Spencer to discuss this week's epic meet. For the first time in the history of women's gymnastics, three all-around Olympic Champions will compete against each other.
1:40 The historic-ness of this meet 2:42 What does Gabby Douglas need to do to qualify on all events to Championships and with what scores for the Paris Team 7:23 The saga of Suni Lee and whether to petition or skip bars at Classic 9:38 More context about Simone's first meet of 2024, including the Landis saying, "no" when she wanted to come back for Paris 27:37  the new injury rules 30:38 What to expect from the 2023 World Team members: Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Josc Roberson 33:20 The NCAA to Elite roster: Leanne Wong, Kayla DiCello, Konnor McClain, Trinity Thomas and Jordan Chiles 27:01 Favorite routines and skills from sneak attack stars like Myli Lew, Jayla Hang, CaMarah Williams and Kaliya Lincoln GYMTERNET NEWS 1:01:02 Australian Championships 1:03:37 Simone Biles GOAT tour now with men 1:07:40 Shang Chunsong won a parkour meet 1:09:40 Olympic Channel documentary on Viktoriia Onopriienko 1:10:22 Larissa Libby out at Iowa, Karina Muñoz made a post, we'll tell you what happened Haleigh Bryant won the Honda Award 1:19:07 Moroccan Federation filed a complaint against the Algerian Federation with the FIG 1:20:23 Adding insult to injury, the Minnesota Men are losing their gym Asia D'Amato (ITA) is out with a knee injury 1:21:34 The IOC is providing AMAZING mental health support for Paris Olympians during and after the games More With Club Gym Nerd
UPCOMING BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE American Classic US Classic US Championships US Olympic Trials Paris Olympics! Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Leagues GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RELATED EPISODES Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE    

European Championships 2024 1:08 Spencer health update 2:49 World Championships 2025 3:48 Roster update for U.S. Classic in Hartford, including Konnor 5:18 European All-Around Champion Manila Esposito (ITA) 17:30 We construct the highest D score beam routines possible 34:00 European Team Champions, Italy 34:58 Alica Kinsella 36:51 Silver medal British team and all the issues surrounding their success from injuries to Ondine Achampong; Amelie Morgan deciding against elite; and head coach David Kenwright stepping down 39:43 Why Becky Downie is making the Paris Olympic team 45:17 Olympic Qualifier, Belgium's Maellyse Brassart 49:54 Romania's huge comeback to place 4th as a team 50:38 Status of Bronze team France including vault star, Ming Van Eijken 51:06 Firsts: Kosovo, The Adalsteinsdottir and Chad 54:33 Jana Mahmoud (EGY) Paris Olympic Qualifier 55:59 Pacific Rim winner Jayla Hang's all-around score is good enough for Olympic Trials GYMTERNET NEWS 57:30 How much Cecile Landi will make as the Georgia co-head coach 1:02:17 Ill fitting bra contribute to ACL injuries and affect breathing 1:04:12 James Bacueti (AUS) fails to qualify to Paris Olympics because of mis-allocated World Cup points 1:07:36 State team offers leotard design in every style from unitard to leotard to biketard 1:13:49 Behind The Scenes Plans More With Club Gym Nerd
UPCOMING BONUS PODCAST SCHEDULE American Classic US Classic US Championships US Olympic Trials Paris Olympics! Pro League Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Leagues GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RELATED EPISODES American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE Cover photos © Filippo Tomasi, Cover art © Steve Cooper/GymCastic  

Welcome to Behind The Scenes  Spencer is back today to discuss Suni, Jade and Gabby Douglas immediately following Gabby's debut at the American Classic in Texas. We went live Saturday, April 27th at the conclusion of the meet.  Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add all of our Club bonus content to to your favorite podcast player, instructions here. We discuss:
Spencer's health update Our accountant has advised us against accepting donations for Spencer. Everything that has been donated already is being sent to Spencer. The best way to support him is to honor his wishes against a GoFundMe. You could visit The Balance Beam Situation often and visit the site advertisers. Whether Spencer can work or not, GymCastic will continue to pay his salary to support his treatment. Long ago we agreed to be gymnastics married, in sickness and in health. Thanks to all of our GymNerd members who make that possible. Gabby Douglas, Suni and Jade at the American Classic The U.S Championships petition rules per event -- who can petition on which events Who made the best case for their Olympic Trials spot How we are obsessed with Myli Lew and CaMarah Williams Cecile Landi, the new co-head coach at University of Georgia International meet updates and the calamity of Pac Rims Simone Biles latest interview What Spencer thought about NCAAs Answer your questions about how USAG has changed, improved, devolved and evolved Hartford Classic Meet-up, RSVP here   LIVE SHOW REPLAY TICKETS HERE On sale now watch the replay with no longer secret guest, Kathy Johnson.
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Behind The Scenes is our weekly Q&A live podcast, during competitions we give our immediate reactions at the conclusion of a meet  It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who supporting our work year around.
Merch: clothing and gifts for the gymnast or gymnastics fan in your life and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast More goodies: Join our Fantasy League (we'll have goodies for the weekly winner) Live Show Virtual Season Pass 2024 College & Cocktails menu (including cocktails of course) GymCastic newsletters  Merch: clothing and gifts for the gymnast or gymnastics fan in your life and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Antwerp World Championships Headquarters: podcasts, video, interviews How to contact FIG about hosting 2025 World Championships Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The highest scores and D score rankings from The Gymternet MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE