Bleav in Gymnastics: Chalk Talk

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Bleav in Gymnastics: Chalk Talk

Get the latest stories and insight on the world of Gymnastics with hosts Taylor Davis and McKenna Kelley!

  1. 07/19/2023

    From the Vault: Lexy Ramler Interview

    Minnesota standout gymnast and Honda Sports Award Finalist, Lexy Ramler, joins in to discuss her quick transition to college gymnastics, the culture at Minnesota, how the team is staying connected in the current situation, and how she's preparing for next season even with the uncertainty surrounding it.

    53 min
  2. Minnesota and Lexy Ramler

    08/14/2020

    Minnesota and Lexy Ramler

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the #GymnastAlliance movement, the postponement of fall sports in the Big 10 and Pac-12 and how that impacts gymnastics, the retirement of long-time LSU Head Coach, D-D Breaux, and analyze #10 Minnesota in the "Meet of the Week", Minnesota vs Nebraska. Then, Minnesota standout gymnast and Honda Sports Award Finalist, Lexy Ramler, joins in to discuss her quick transition to college gymnastics, the culture at Minnesota, how the team is staying connected in the current situation, and how she's preparing for next season even with the uncertainty surrounding it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
  3. Chalk Talk: Cal with Kyana George

    07/31/2020

    Chalk Talk: Cal with Kyana George

    This week on Chalk Talk, McKenna and Taylor are discussing some various news and notes from around the elite and NCAA gymnastics worlds. Then, they're giving you an analysis of the #9 team in the nation, Cal, in the "meet of the week" Cal vs Stanford. Standout Cal gymnast, Kyana George, then joins in on the discussion to elaborate on her gymnastics style, the difficult endings to Cal's past 2 seasons, the current mentality of the team training during the pandemic, and expectations for next season. Don't miss it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  4. Chalk Talk: Athlete A with Jon Shenk

    07/16/2020

    Chalk Talk: Athlete A with Jon Shenk

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are diving deep into a thorough discussion and analysis about the Netflix documentary, Athlete A. Director, Jon Shenk, also joins in on the discussion to tell more about the production process, conducting such difficult interviews with the athletes, his stance on the systemic problems within USAG, and how change continues from here. Don't miss it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
  5. Chalk Talk: Gettin' Real, Alabama Recap, and Maddie Desch

    07/03/2020

    Chalk Talk: Gettin' Real, Alabama Recap, and Maddie Desch

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are breaking down some of the latest college and elite gymnastics news you need to know! They're talking the interesting NCAA coaching staff additions, Lynnzee Brown's Olympics hopes, and break down Shawn Johnson's heartfelt YouTube video addressing her emotional and physical struggles after her gymnastics success. Then, they recap the Alabama Crimson Tide in the "Meet of the Week", Alabama vs Missouri. Plus, former US National Team Member and Alabama gymnastics alum, Maddie Desch, joins to share some of her emotional aftermath from her elite career, her overall thoughts on her college career, the Alabama gymnastics program, landscape of NCAA gymnastics, and advice to young gymnasts dealing with the pressures of the sport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr
  6. Chalk Talk: Denver and Maddie Karr

    06/08/2020

    Chalk Talk: Denver and Maddie Karr

    On this episode of Chalk Talk, McKenna and Taylor give a thorough analysis on this past season's Denver team and are joined by standout Denver gymnast, Maddie Karr, to reflect on her college career and the steady rise of Denver's gymnastics program. Don't miss it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min
  7. Chalk Talk: LSU and Ruby Harrold

    05/22/2020

    Chalk Talk: LSU and Ruby Harrold

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are discussing the cancellation of all 2020 premier events, the Maggie Haney and Laurie Hernandez statements following Haney's suspension, and give analysis on this past season's LSU team in the "Meet of the Week", LSU vs Arkansas. Then, 2-time Olympian for Great Britain and LSU gymnastics alum, Ruby Harrold, joins in to discuss her move to Baton Rouge, her adjustment to college gymnastics just weeks after competing in the Olympics, the abrupt end to her college career, how her skills had to be adjusted in college competition, and what's next for her! Don't miss it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m
  8. Chalk Talk: Michigan Recap and Bev Plocki

    05/08/2020

    Chalk Talk: Michigan Recap and Bev Plocki

    This week, McKenna and Taylor discuss the new D1 gymnastics program at Long Island University and their new coach, Randy Lane; the Maggie Haney suspension decision from USAG, Laurie Hernandez's statement, and recap #5 Michigan in the "Meet of the Week", New Hampshire vs Michigan. Then, Michigan Head Coach, Bev Plocki, joins in to look back on the development of the program in her 31 seasons as head coach, the evolution of NCAA gymnastics, her thoughts on this past season's team, and expectations for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min
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