Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer

Gracie Kramer

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. 4d ago

    Gracie & Kamila on Beach Volleyball, Body Image, & Healing

    From competing at the highest levels of beach volleyball to navigating the intense pressures that come with being an athlete, today’s conversation with Kamila Tan goes far beyond the game itself. We talk about her journey through collegiate and professional beach volleyball, the injuries and setbacks that tested her resilience, and what it really takes to keep showing up when things don’t go according to plan. Most importantly, Kamila opens up about her experience with eating disorders and body image struggles, topics that affect far more athletes than many people realize. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about self worth, identity, healing, and learning to separate who you are from how you perform. Whether you're an athlete, someone navigating body image challenges, or simply facing adversity in your own life, Kamila’s story is a powerful reminder that strength isn't just about what happens in competition. It's about how you keep moving forward when life gets hard. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding eating disorders, body image struggles, and mental health. If these topics may be difficult for you, please take care while listening. If you or a loved one are seeking professional help, resources are listed below🤍 National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline at 1-866-662-1235 and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. 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

    1h 23m
  2. May 27

    Gracie & Pua on UCLA Gymnastics, Getting Recruited, & Taking Risks

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with former UCLA gymnast and NCAA National Champion, Pua Hall to talk about the transition out of elite athletics and what it really means to rediscover yourself after sport. As a former elite gymnast who helped lead UCLA to a national championship, Pua knows firsthand the pressure, intensity, and emotional ups and downs that come with competing at the highest level. Now navigating life in her 20s as a real estate agent and sound healer, Pua opens up about finding peace, purpose, and identity beyond gymnastics while helping the next generation of athletes feel calmer, more grounded, and better equipped for both athletic excellence and life outside of sport. We dive into mental health, nervous system regulation, healing through movement and mindfulness, and the importance of creating safe spaces for athletes to simply be human. This conversation felt incredibly full circle for both of us as former teammates reflecting on everything our sport gave us and took from us. I think so many athletes, former athletes, and even people simply navigating change and pressure in their own lives will deeply connect with this one. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday 🤍 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

    1h 22m
  3. May 20

    Gracie & Jess on Fighting, Extreme Abuse, & Overcoming Hardship

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with professional fighter Jess Evans to talk about the adversity she’s faced throughout her life — surviving an abusive relationship, navigating unimaginable family loss, suffering a stroke, and somehow continuing to show up for life with the most beautiful energy and positive mindset. This conversation is raw, emotional, inspiring, and deeply human in every sense of the word. Jess opens up about resilience, healing, identity, and the choice to keep moving forward even when life gives you every reason not to. I can honestly say this episode changed the way I look at life, and I truly believe it will change something in you too. If you’ve ever needed a reminder of the strength human beings are capable of carrying, this episode is for you.  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

    1h 22m
  4. May 13

    Gracie & Her Mom on Raising an Athlete, Sacrifice, & Motherhood

    In this special Mother’s Day episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with the woman who gave me everything… my mom. This conversation is deeply emotional for me because somewhere along the way, the woman who raised me became my very best friend. We’re more connected now than we’ve ever been, and looking back on everything we’ve walked through together feels incredibly full circle. We talk about what it was really like raising an athlete, balancing motherhood while raising four kids, carrying the emotional weight of supporting someone else’s dream, and the sacrifices that so often go unseen. Behind every medal, every achievement, and every highlight moment was a mother quietly holding everything together behind the scenes, even during the moments when neither of us knew if I could keep going. As athletes, we spend so much time talking about our own pressure that we rarely stop to think about the pressure carried by the people who love us most. This episode struck such a deep nerve for me because it made me realize just how much of her life she gave away so that I could build mine. There were so many moments growing up where I thought I was chasing my dreams alone, only to realize now that she was carrying them with me every step of the way. I’m endlessly grateful to sit down with my best friend, my biggest supporter, and the woman who shaped me into who I am today. 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

    1h 11m
  5. May 6

    Gracie & Michael on Olympic Swimming, Redefining Success, & the Road to 2028

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Michael Andrew to talk all things swimming, identity, and what it really means to chase greatness at the highest level. We get into the heartbreak of missing the Olympics by a tenth of a second, the mental resilience it takes to come back from moments like that, and how he’s learned to separate who he is from what he does in the pool. Michael opens up about training with his family, expanding his brand, and navigating the pressure that comes with being one of the most talked-about athletes in the sport. We also dive into his mindset heading into the 2028 Olympics and what’s fueling this next chapter of his career. It was so powerful getting to know Michael beyond the headlines, connect on the highs and lows of elite sport, and just have a real, honest conversation about what this journey actually looks like. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday! Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW 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) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer 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

    1h 16m
  6. Apr 29

    Gracie & Little T on Fitness, Hate Comments, & The Pressure to Be Perfect

    In today's episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Taylor Mei (Little T Fitness) to talk all things fitness influencing, social media, and bodybuilding. We get into what it actually takes to grow in the competitive industry that is fitness and the pressure that comes with it. Taylor shares her experience navigating toxic body image culture and how it’s impacted how she approaches fitness. We bond over building supportive and positive communities on social media that feel like a safe space for young women, and how we’re constantly working to combat the toxic beauty standards that todays society is constantly pushing on us. It was so much fun getting to know Taylor on a deeper level, bond through shared experiences, and just yap our little hearts out about issues we’re wildly passionate about. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you next Wednesday! Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW 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) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer 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

    1h 8m
  7. Apr 22

    Gracie & Ali on Pro Soccer, Captain Mentality, & New Identities

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with Ali Riley for a conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We dive into the mindset that’s helped her compete at the highest level for over a decade, while leading with grace, resilience, and purpose. Ali opens up about identity beyond sport, the pressure that comes with representing your country, and what it takes to keep evolving through every season of life. We talk about confidence, leadership, setbacks, and how to stay grounded when the world only sees the highlight reel. She shares the highs of captaining on the world stage, along with the unseen challenges that come with longevity in elite sport. We also discuss using your platform for something bigger than yourself and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This episode is honest, empowering, and full of wisdom every athlete, and every person can learn from. If you’ve ever had to reinvent yourself or keep going when things got hard, this one’s for you. Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW 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) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer 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

    1h 16m
  8. Apr 15

    Gracie & Miles on Olympic Fencing, Being Different, & Launching a League

    In this episode of Athletes After Hours, I sit down with fencing icon Miles Chamley-Watson for a conversation that goes far beyond the arena. We dive into the mindset that’s made him one of the most electrifying athletes in the sport, and how he’s transformed the sport of fencing into both an art form and a lifestyle. Miles opens up about using fencing as his outlet, the thing that grounds him, fuels him, and gives him purpose. We discuss the importance of identity, the level of pressure that comes with being the best, and what it really looks like to stay true to yourself in a sport that often expects you to fit a mold. He shares the highs of competing on the world stage, along with the unseen struggles that come with chasing greatness. We also get a deeper look into his vision for the future of fencing and how he’s working to push the sport into a new era. This episode is raw, honest, and filled with perspective you don’t usually hear from elite athletes. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, your path, or your purpose—this one’s for you. Click to watch other episodes of AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-after-hours-with-gracie-kramer/id1882423066 FOLLOW 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) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631 SNAPCHAT: @graciekramer14 (https://snapchat.com/t/BNs24Dy4) CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES — 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com MY LINKS —  https://hoo.be/graciekramer 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

    54 min
5
out of 5
38 Ratings

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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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