The Rope Wrap

The Rope Wrap
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The Rope Wrap

This podcast focuses on the competitive sport of jump rope. The hosts, Carly Simpson and Chris Brown, are two former jump rope athletes who interview guests from the jump rope community and have conversations about all things jump rope.

Episodes

  1. 07/20/2021

    Sionna Barton: Tea with Si

    This week, we chat with Sionna Barton or “Coach Si” - Head Coach, Bermuda Jump Rope Federation. Sionna emphasizes the importance of program development and recruitment for the future of jump rope. She also highlights the need for intentional inclusion and calls on coaches and organizers to create safe spaces for athletes of all races and socio-economic backgrounds. We need to move away from tokenism and provide true and meaningful representation. This is a very important conversation and one ...

    1h 38m

  2. 05/10/2021

    Virtual Tournaments 2021

    Virtual tournaments… they have their pros and cons. Carly and Chris broach topics like highlighting the best jumping, qualifying virtually, accessibility and fairness, and look ahead to the coming competitions.The Rope Wrap:Logo and artwork by Tori Boggs (@snorib)Music and sound effects from http://www.freesfx.co.ukInstagram- @theropewrapFacebook- theropewrapEmail- theropewrap@gmail.comYour hosts:Carly Simpson- @carlyssimpsonChris Brown- @prodigalzephyr

    30 min

  3. 05/03/2021

    The Wrap Up: Christine and Performing

    We wrap up with our thoughts on the interview with Christine Cadeau, discuss the importance of jump rope performances, provide some tips on putting together a show, and bring you some jump rope news. Oh and we reminisce about that time Chris performed as an elf!Here are links to the news we share and some of our discussion topics (note- the links and formatting may not work as well on Spotify):NewsInternational Jump Rope ChallengeTopicsCirque du Soleil- JoyaThe Rope Wrap:Logo and artwork by T...

    31 min

  4. 04/26/2021

    Christine Cadeau: Skipping a Way to Join the Cirque

    From competitive jump rope/rope skipping to performing with Cirque du Soleil in their show Quidam to co-founding Zacada Circus School, Christine Cadeau pulls back the curtain a bit for us on her time with Cirque and her career in circus and jump rope/skipping.You can find Christine, Zacada Circus School, and their Ninja Warrrior program on the Zacada Circus School website. *Note- the links and formatting may not work as well on SpotifyThe Rope Wrap:Logo and artwork by Tori Boggs (@snorib...

    1h 17m

  5. 04/19/2021

    The Wrap Up: Benni and Music

    This is our first Wrap Up episode and we bring you news about where jump rope is popping up around the world, along with sharing our reactions to the Benni interview and your overwhelming support (we can’t thank you enough!). We also discuss the use of music in the sport and music rights… Ke$ha needs to get paid people!Here are links to the news we share and some of our discussion topics (note- the links and formatting may not work as well on Spotify):NewsIJRU partnership with the Olympic Cha...

    52 min

  6. 04/12/2021

    Benni Schmitz: It Needs to Be a Show

    We talk to Benni Schmitz about choreographing a jump rope routine, developing a spidey sense for finding routine music, how it’s not going down if you use Kesha’s Timber (though we still love Kesha), his time in Italy in lockdown, and using jump rope as a creative outlet.Spoiler alert! Harry Potter plot details within.You can find Benni on Facebook and here are links to some of our discussion topics:Benni’s blog postNick and Kaylee’s jump rope workouts through their company Learnin’ the Ropes...

    1h 9m

  7. 04/05/2021

    Why?

    To start, we cover why we’re making a jump rope podcast and what you can look forward to each week. We also share a little bit of who we are and how we got started in the sport.If you’re looking for additional jump rope podcast content, check out Nate K-G (@nate_kg) on his Buzzsprout and his website.The Rope Wrap:Logo and artwork by Tori Boggs (@snorib)Music and sound effects from http://www.freesfx.co.ukInstagram= @theropewrapFacebook= theropewrapEmail= theropewrap@gmail.comYour hosts:Carly ...

    30 min
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About

This podcast focuses on the competitive sport of jump rope. The hosts, Carly Simpson and Chris Brown, are two former jump rope athletes who interview guests from the jump rope community and have conversations about all things jump rope.

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  • Creator
    The Rope Wrap
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Rope Wrap
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