Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer

Gracie Kramer
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Athletes After Hours was created to go beyond the highlight reels and stat lines, uncovering the real stories that shape athletes into who they are today. Through raw, honest conversations with current and former athletes, the podcast explores identity, pressure, triumph, and transition revealing the human side of sports long after the lights go out. Hosted by Gracie Kramer, an NCAA Champion, 3x All-American gymnast, Red Bull TV Show Host, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers across all platforms, the show is rooted in firsthand experience at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Gracie competed amongst the nation’s elite, achieving success few ever reach, while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Her journey revealed that peak performance doesn’t always reflect inner wellbeing, and that even champions carry unseen battles. Athletes After Hours pulls back the curtain on the realities of life in and beyond sport, reframing athletics through a relatable lens and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

  1. 2d ago

    Gracie & Savi Simo on Pro Beach Volleyball, Battling Anxiety, & Paying to Play

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with professional beach volleyball player and collegiate national champion Savi Simo for an honest look at what it really takes to compete at the highest level. Savi opens up about her struggles with mental health, competing in both indoor and beach volleyball at UCLA, the pressure and stress that came with competing for a championship program, and the harsh realities behind an experience that can look picture-perfect from the outside. We also dive into what happens after college, including the financial realities of pursuing a career in professional beach volleyball, the pressure of funding your own athletic career, and just how difficult it can be to keep chasing the dream when there isn’t always a clear path or guaranteed paycheck. Savi shares what she’s learned about finding the right partner on the court, why having someone who genuinely believes in and supports you can make all the difference, and what it’s like being married to another professional volleyball player who understands the highs, lows, sacrifices, and demands of the sport firsthand. From national championships to navigating life as a professional athlete, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the parts of elite sports we don’t always get to see. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  2. Aug 12

    Gracie & Miss Val on UCLA Gymnastics, Competitive Greatness, & Leaving the Sport Behind

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with legendary former UCLA Gymnastics head coach, Pac-12 Coach of the Century, and keynote speaker Valorie Kondos Field, better known to so many of us as Miss Val. This conversation is especially meaningful to me because Miss Val wasn’t just one of the most influential coaches in college gymnastics, she was my coach at UCLA. She played such a significant role in my experience as a student-athlete and helped shape me into the person I am today. So getting to sit across from her years later, outside of the gym and in a completely different chapter of both of our lives, made this conversation incredibly special. Over the course of her 34-year career at UCLA, Miss Val helped build one of the most successful and recognizable programs in college gymnastics, but her impact has always extended far beyond wins, championships, and trophies. We talk about what it was like leading generations of young women, how her approach to coaching and leadership evolved throughout her career, and the lessons she learned from more than three decades at the helm of UCLA Gymnastics. Miss Val also opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life: being diagnosed with breast cancer while still coaching her team. She shares how that experience changed her perspective on life, success, and the way she showed up for the people around her. We also dive into her decision to walk away from coaching while she was still at the peak of her career and why knowing when to leave can sometimes be just as powerful as knowing when to keep going. After spending 34 years with such a clear role and purpose, we talk about what it looked like to build a new identity outside of coaching, step into her next chapter as a keynote speaker and leader, and discover purpose beyond the thing she had dedicated so much of her life to. This conversation is about so much more than gymnastics. It’s about leadership, resilience, identity, navigating change, and learning that sometimes your greatest chapter can begin when you’re willing to close another one. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  3. Aug 5

    Gracie & Piper Gilles on Olympic Ice Dancing, Battling Cancer, & Winning Bronze

    What does it really take to chase perfection in one of the world's most judged sports? This week, I'm joined by Olympic bronze medalist, 3x Olympian, 5x Canadian National Champion, and World Championship medalist Piper Gilles for an incredibly honest conversation about the highs and lows of elite ice dancing. We talk about the pressure of performing a sport where every tiny detail is scrutinized, what it takes to find the right partner both on and off the ice, and the years of trust it takes to build one of the most successful partnerships in figure skating. Piper also opens up about being diagnosed with Stage I ovarian cancer just before the Olympics, how she fought her way back to competition, and what it meant to stand on the Olympic podium and win bronze after everything she'd been through. Beyond the medals, this episode is about perspective. We dive into finding joy outside of sport, separating self-worth from results, and why some of life's biggest challenges can completely change the way you approach your dreams. Whether you're an athlete or simply navigating your own next chapter, Piper's resilience, humility, and outlook on life make this a conversation you won't forget. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  4. Jul 29

    Gracie & Chris Cullen on Baseball, Building Identity, & "I Get To"

    This week's episode of Athletes After Hours features keynote speaker, former minor league baseball player, and author Chris Cullen for a conversation that goes far beyond the game. After seeing his lifelong dream of playing professional baseball come to an unexpected end, Chris was forced to confront one of the hardest questions every athlete eventually faces: Who am I without my sport? Together, we dive into identity beyond athletics, navigating career transitions, finding purpose after setbacks, and the mindset shifts that helped Chris turn one chapter closing into the beginning of something even greater. We also talk about resilience, personal growth, and why some of life's biggest challenges often become our greatest opportunities. Whether you're an athlete, chasing a dream, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation is packed with perspective and practical wisdom that will leave you feeling inspired to embrace whatever comes next. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  5. Jul 22

    Gracie & Katelyn Rosen on UCLA Gymnastics, Bouncing Back, & Big Sister Advice

    There are some conversations that just feel like looking in a mirror, and this was one of them. This week, I'm joined by UCLA gymnast Katelyn Rosen, someone I lovingly call my mini me. We dive into what it's really like to compete at the highest level of collegiate gymnastics, navigate the pressure that comes with wearing the UCLA leotard, and fight your way back through the mental struggles that so many athletes experience but so few openly talk about. We also have a big sister/little sister conversation about life after sport, the emotions that come with entering your final year of college gymnastics, and the uncertainty of what's next when the sport you've dedicated your life to begins to wind down. As two floor performers who approach performance in such a similar way, we also geek out over artistry, performance quality, and what it feels like to truly connect with an audience beyond just the gymnastics. Whether you're an athlete navigating pressure, someone approaching a big life transition, or just love hearing honest conversations about the highs and lows that come with chasing excellence, I think you're really going to love this one. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  6. Jul 15

    Gracie & Heath Pearce on the World Cup, Professional Soccer, & Life After Sport

    Former U.S. Men’s National Team defender, 2010 FIFA World Cup veteran, MLS Cup champion, and one of soccer’s most recognizable broadcasters, Heath Pearce joins me for an honest conversation about life on and off the pitch. With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, Heath shares his perspective on what makes this tournament so special, the moments fans don’t always get to see, and what it’s really like to experience the biggest stage in sports as a player. We also dive into the transition out of professional soccer, navigating the loss of an athletic identity, and how he found a new purpose behind the microphone as a sports broadcaster and television analyst. Whether you’re a lifelong soccer fan or simply curious about what happens after the final whistle, this episode is a conversation about reinvention, perspective, and finding fulfillment long after your playing career comes to an end. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  7. Jul 8

    Gracie & Tisha Alyn on Professional Golf, Girlhood, & Growing a Business

    Tisha Alyn joins me on Athletes After Hours for an honest conversation about embracing change, navigating life's unexpected twists, and what it looks like to keep showing up for yourself through every season. From growing a business to moving through a very public breakup, Tisha shares the lessons she's learned about resilience, friendship, and building a life that feels true to who you are. A former professional golfer, entrepreneur, CEO of Alyn Golf, and content creator, Tisha shares how she transformed her career beyond competition while building a brand in a man's world. We also dive into the realities of social media, betting on yourself, embracing change, and why your identity doesn't have to be tied to just one chapter of your life. Whether you're an athlete, creator, entrepreneur, or simply figuring out your next step, this episode is packed with honest conversations, perspective, and reminders that some of life's greatest opportunities come from having the courage to start over. Shop ALYN GOLF: https://alyngolf.com/ CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  8. Jul 1

    Gracie & Victoria Garrick Browne on D1 Volleyball, Mental Health, & Perfectionism

    Former Division I USC volleyball player, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Victoria Garrick Browne joins me for a conversation every athlete and every woman needs to hear. After turning her own struggles with perfectionism, anxiety, and body image into a mission to help others, Victoria founded The Hidden Opponent and has become one of the leading voices changing the conversation around mental health in sports. In this episode, we dive into the impossible beauty standards women are facing today, the rise of weight loss drugs, social media's impact on body image, and why so many of us feel like we're constantly chasing an unattainable version of ourselves. We also talk about athlete identity, confidence, and how we can start unlearning the toxic messages we've been taught about our worth and appearance. This is an honest, empowering conversation that will leave you questioning the standards we've normalized and remind you that your value was never meant to be measured by how you look. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1MLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS — INSTAGRAM: @gracie.kramer (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.kramer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)TIKTOK: @graciekramer8 (https://www.tiktok.com/@graciekramer8?_r=1&_t=ZT-94nOAG8Efr3)YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPvFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

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Athletes After Hours was created to go beyond the highlight reels and stat lines, uncovering the real stories that shape athletes into who they are today. Through raw, honest conversations with current and former athletes, the podcast explores identity, pressure, triumph, and transition revealing the human side of sports long after the lights go out. Hosted by Gracie Kramer, an NCAA Champion, 3x All-American gymnast, Red Bull TV Show Host, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers across all platforms, the show is rooted in firsthand experience at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Gracie competed amongst the nation’s elite, achieving success few ever reach, while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Her journey revealed that peak performance doesn’t always reflect inner wellbeing, and that even champions carry unseen battles. Athletes After Hours pulls back the curtain on the realities of life in and beyond sport, reframing athletics through a relatable lens and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

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