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. 13h ago

    Gracie & Keirstin Roose on Softball, Competing with Diabetes, & Life without Sport

    This week, I'm sitting down with professional softball player Keirstin Roose for a conversation about everything that happens beyond the field. We talk about growing up as a strong female athlete, navigating body image and the pressure to look a certain way, learning how to properly fuel your body, and handling the mental pressure that comes with competing at such a high level. Keirstin also opens up about competing while living with Type 1 diabetes, overcoming four surgeries, and learning to trust her body through it all. We also dive into the impact she hopes to have on the next generation of athletes and why being a role model for young athletes living with diabetes has become such an important part of her journey. This episode is a reminder that the challenges you face don't have to limit where you can go and sometimes your story can become the reason someone else believes they can do it too. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN/WATCH ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  2. Sep 30

    Gracie & Seth Wilmoth on 13 Marathons in 13 Days, Ultra-Endurance, & Chasing the Impossible

    What does it take to run 13 marathons in 13 days, swim the Catalina Channel for nearly 10 hours straight in shark infested waters, and still be searching for the next big challenge? This week, I sit down with endurance athlete and former collegiate pole vaulter Seth Wilmoth to talk about what drives him to keep testing his limits. Seth takes us inside his Gold Rush challenge, where he ran 13 marathons in 13 days across California's 13 eco-regions, and his nearly 10-hour swim across the Catalina Channel. But beyond the miles and crazy accomplishments, we get into the mindset behind doing hard things, what happens when your body is telling you to stop, finding purpose through pushing yourself, and why the next challenge always seems to be calling. We also talk about his journey from competitive pole vaulting to endurance sports and what these extreme experiences have taught him about who he is when things get uncomfortable. This episode is about finding out what you're capable of, embracing the unknown, and realizing that sometimes the biggest challenge isn't the finish line — it's figuring out what comes next.  CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  3. Sep 23

    Gracie & JT Marcinkowski on Pro Soccer, Suffering a Injuries, & the Pressures of Goalkeeping

    What does it really take to handle the pressure of being the last line of defense? This week, I sit down with LA Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of life in professional soccer. We talk about the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level, stepping into the legacy of the LA Galaxy, and carrying the weight of a position where one mistake can change an entire game. JT opens up about battling injuries and surgeries, losing confidence in his body, and the mental process of trusting himself enough to compete again. We also dive into how he rebuilt that confidence, found his footing in a new chapter of his career, and what it feels like to be playing some of his best soccer as the Galaxy build momentum with the playoffs around the corner.  CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  4. Sep 16

    Gracie & Peng Peng Lee on UCLA Gymnastics, Entering New Chapters, & Chasing Big Dreams | Ep 29

    What happens when the sport that shaped your entire life suddenly ends, and you have to figure out who you are without it? This week on Athletes After Hours, I'm sitting down with former Canadian national team gymnast, UCLA legend, and now pop artist Peng Peng Lee. We talk about her journey from representing Canada on the international stage and serving as honorary captain of the 2012 Canadian Olympic team to becoming one of the most iconic gymnasts in UCLA history, and what it was really like to walk away from the sport that had defined her for so long. Peng opens up about the difficult transition into the entertainment industry, navigating rejection, feeling pulled in a million different directions, and learning how to start over when life doesn't go according to plan. We also get into heartbreak, having to completely uproot her life during an already uncertain chapter, and ultimately finding the confidence to reinvent herself yet again through music. From perfect 10s and national championships to auditions, rejection, heartbreak, and stepping onto the stage as a pop artist, this conversation is all about what it takes to keep betting on yourself when the next chapter looks nothing like the one you imagined.

  5. Sep 9

    Gracie & Sally Cohen on Pro Longboarding, Brutal Accidents, & Challenging Comebacks

    What does it really take to chase a life in professional surfing, and what happens when one moment threatens to take it all away? This week on Athletes After Hours, I'm sitting down with professional longboarder Sally Cohen to talk about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, finding her place in the surf world, and everything that comes with pursuing the sport she loves at the highest level. Sally opens up about the highs and lows of professional surfing, building her identity both in and out of the water, and the terrifying Surf Ranch accident that left her with a fractured jaw, 30+ stitches, and four lost teeth. We get into the physical and mental process of finding her way back after the accident, facing fear again, and what the experience taught her about resilience and herself. We also talk about her life beyond competition, cofounding Aokia Swim with her sister, navigating the pressure to have it all figured out, and the person she's becoming outside of surfing. From growing up surrounded by the ocean to being forced to rebuild after one of the hardest moments of her life, this conversation is about so much more than surfing. It's about identity, fear, resilience, and learning how to paddle back out when life knocks you down. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  6. Sep 2

    Gracie Kramer on Career Highs, Dating Lows, & Everything in Between

    Brand trips, a major career first, a big life change, and a few dating disasters… somehow, that's only scratching the surface of the last few months. It's been a minute since we've done a solo episode, and we have A LOT to catch up on. In this solo episode of Athletes After Hours, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what life has actually looked like lately. From going to multiple World Cup games and saying yes to some of the biggest opportunities of my career to hosting my first ever red carpet at the Ted Lasso premiere, it feels like I'm stepping into a completely new era. And it's not just my career that's changing. There are some pretty big things happening in my personal life too, including a brand new space and a fresh start. I catch you up on everything that's happened over the last few months, what I'm working toward, and, more importantly, how I've actually been feeling through all of it. I'm also attempting to date again, and let's just say I have some stories… We're talking dating, navigating the highs and lows of being single, learning how to actually celebrate the wins instead of immediately chasing the next thing, and everything that's been happening when the cameras aren't rolling. Basically, consider this one big life update: career highs, dating chaos, big changes, personal growth, and all the things I'd normally save for a conversation with my closest friends. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Athletes After Hours, and be sure to comment which athlete you want to see on the pod next🎙️ CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  7. Aug 26

    Gracie & Will Blackmon on Pro Football, Winning a Super Bowl, & Surviving the NFL

    With football season right around the corner, I thought it'd be fun to bring an NFL player on the podcast to find out what it's really like to play professional football in the NFL... and Will Blackmon definitely didn't hold back. After spending 12 years in the NFL and winning a Super Bowl, Will knows firsthand that life in the league isn't always as glamorous as it looks. In this episode of Athletes After Hours, we get into the harsh realities behind professional football, from the laundry list of injuries that come with playing at the highest level to the pressure, uncertainty, and sacrifices that's required to stay in the league. Will takes us behind the scenes of what it actually feels like to win a Super Bowl, the truth about NFL careers that fans rarely get to see, and the complicated transition that happens when the game you've dedicated your entire life to suddenly ends. We also dive into navigating identity and purpose after sport, building a life beyond football, and how Will is now using everything he learned throughout his career to help prepare the next generation of athletes for the realities of chasing their own professional dreams. Football is back.. but this is the side of the NFL you don't see on game day. CONTACT ME FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💌: graciekramerteam@unitedtalent.com WATCH MORE OF AAH: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011384569631

  8. Aug 19

    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=PLAqmszrKB9tGT2cLtCruLHGYJGHxFdA1M LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMu2BlIgGVUYLLkES4VDo?si=23a99e4d67934ea9 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: 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) YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@graciekramer14?si=F28A5yWoqUu0DRPv FACEBOOK: 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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