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Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I got to talk to Lily Pederson from Oklahoma, Creslyn Brose from Kentucky, Gwen Fink from the University of North Carolina, and Avery Neff from Utah. They discussed goals for NCAAs, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Brie Clark from Clemson, Anna Roberts from Stanford, Cory Tomlinson and Liv Karas, Nyla Aquino from Georgia, and Courtney Blackson from LSU. They discussed team motivations, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.

Insightful analyst and all around cool cat Christina Chauvenet returns to recap the GW quad meet (Maryland, Towson, Temple, and George Washington). We discuss tight beam scoring, quad vs double-dual formats, broadcast camera choices, judges’ conferences, six-up-six-count scoring, stricter leap deductions, and raising difficulty requirements. We also celebrate beloved athletes, including Maddie Komoroski, Deana Sheremeta, Amelia Budd, Adriana Hoffman, Aine Reade, Lola Montevago, Kyrstin Johnson, Isabella Minervini, and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or reach out on Twitter or Bluesky. Find this week's guest Christina Chauvenet, and follow her wonderful commentary and analysis, on Bluesky. Hire her to cover your meets! Reach her at [email protected]. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics. 00:00 Judging Deductions Debate 01:12 Welcome to the show! 02:52 Rotation One Beam Spotlight 06:04 Rotation One Vault Highlights 08:01 Rotation One Bars and Floor Power 11:15 Quad Meet Format Explained 13:28 Regionals Tiebreaker Controversy 16:48 Rotation Two Stick Fest 28:01 Broadcast Cameras and Replays 30:11 Hot Topics Leaps and Conferences 37:26 Rotation Three Vault and Bars 39:56 Elite Bars Spotlight 41:21 Portillo Bars Error 41:56 Beam Fight Rotation 43:51 Temple Floor Highlights 45:46 Six Up Six Count Debate 48:29 Coach Chats and Interviews 51:19 NIL, Scholarships Roster Caps 54:05 Final Rotation Breakdown 55:25 Maryland Bars Rebuild 59:40 Towson Beam and GW Floor 01:06:08 Final Scores Senior Salute 01:06:40 Raising Bonus Difficulty 01:11:22 Towson Bubble Analysis 01:13:39 Upcoming EAGLs Broadcast 01:15:02 Teams To Watch  01:17:45 Wrap Up and Sign Off

Hear from Georgia gymnasts CaMarah Williams and Ja'Free Scott following the 2026 Elevate the Stage meet! Also, bonus content from head coaches and hype man Cory Tomlinson - hear about scoring parity in the NCAA, skills that Simone Biles trained and never competed, and inside information on recruiting strategies! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.

Eric returns to discuss  Missouri vs. Arkansas (No. 7 vs. No. 8) in a tight SEC dual, including Arkansas all-around freshman Alison Cucci and Olympian alternate Jocelyn Roberson. We praise Missouri's bars “stick train,” individual standouts Hannah Horton, Maiya Terry, Lauren Williams and Priscilla Park, and discuss broadcasts, home-arena hype, and camera-angle issues. We also discuss the NCAA's first Mustafina vault, the pervasive “answering the phone” choreography trend, and the transfer portal. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.   00:00 Vault Favorites Tease 01:24 Podcast Season Intro 02:06 Missouri vs Arkansas Setup 05:50 Rotation 1 Missouri Vault 08:41 Broadcast Team Talk 11:00 Rotation 1 Arkansas Bars 16:51 Rotation 2 Arkansas Vault 21:36 Rotation 2 Missouri Bars Sticks 26:30 Rotation Break Coach Hype 31:26 Home Crowd Rah Rah 34:39 Rotation 3 Missouri Beam 39:22 Arkansas Floor Standouts 40:47 Landing Fixes and Freshman Power 42:57 Phone Call Choreo Trend 43:46 Price Sisters and Lineup Depth 47:06 Beam Favorites and Style 51:00 Transfer Portal and NIL Shifts 57:33 Missouri Floor Finale 01:02:51 Senior Night and Meet Awards 01:08:10 Wrap Up and Extra Notes 01:08:45 Camera Angles and Coach back flip 01:10:50 Marketing Stats and Closing Thoughts

Connor returns for No. 2 vs. No. 1, and we question the scoring, discuss rotation highlights, and debate the “mic’d up” moment. Also, last-minute lineup changes, the possibility of all-scores-count format, we celebrate our gymnasts of the meet, and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky.  Follow this week's guest Conner on Twitter.  Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.   00:00 Khorkina & the chaos of NCAA scoring 00:38 Welcome back: LSU vs Oklahoma hype 02:13 Meet atmosphere: fatheads, attendance, and SEC investment 03:19 Rotation 1 — Oklahoma vault: Elizabeth’s stick & judging confusion 08:45 Rotation 1 — LSU bars: Cowan highlights, routine construction debates 15:25 Rotation break Q&A: Madison Ulrich’s role for LSU 21:26 Rotation 2 — LSU vault: Kaliya power, Chio 10s, and road scoring 23:01 Rotation 2 — Oklahoma bars: lineup consistency, highlights & cornea story 29:24 Mic’d up coaches + building championship culture  37:32 Rotation 3 — Oklahoma beam: lineup changes, hits, and more scoring takes 41:10 Scoring Hot Take: Why 9.975 Should Trigger a Judge Conference 42:06 Half-Tenth Deductions & What Judges Should Actually Take 43:55 LSU Floor Rotation Breakdown: Big Tumbling, Leaps, and Travel Deductions 49:44 Depth Tested: Injuries, Score Bunching, and LSU Chasing Oklahoma 50:28 Should NCAA Go All-Scores-Count? Injuries, Freshmen, and Win-Loss Strategy 58:27 Rotation 4—LSU on Beam: Sticks, 10s, and Lineup Standouts 01:01:35 Oklahoma on Floor: Addison’s Combo Pass, Routine Similarity, and Key Routines 01:05:44 Meet Wrap-Up: Final Scores, Event Champs, Freshmen Picks, and Season Watchlist 01:13:54 Final Notes on Broadcast Commentary featuring the ‘Boogeyman’

Hoagy returns to discuss the Illinois vs. Nebraska Senior Night, where Chloe Cho shines as Nebraska Wins. We celebrate the athletes, including the graduating seniors, the broadcast team, and the incredible freshmen stepping into lineups. Cheers to standouts including Nya Kraus and Whitney Jencks; freshman Karys Griffin and Nebraska’s floor with multiple three-pass routines.   00:00 Bars Brilliance & Senior Night Shoutouts  00:45 Welcome to Double Back with Kentiemac 01:57 Illinois vs Nebraska: Rankings, Storylines & Chloe Cho Hype 02:46 Broadcast Booth Notes: Emma Spence & Better Commentary 04:22 Senior Night Emotions (and Coach Brink’s Dramatic Sleeves) 05:31 Rotation 1 — Nebraska Vault: Tight Form, Big Scores, Season-High 49.025 08:17 Rotation 1 — Illinois Bars: Falls, Recoveries & Chloe Cho Rights the Ship 11:49 Rotation 2 — Illinois Vault: Variety, Near Sticks & Strong 48.85 14:06 Rotation 2 — Nebraska Bars: Lineup Shuffle, Release-to-Overshoot & Star Turns 17:39 Transfers & Backstories: Lindenwood to Nebraska + Where the Meet Stands 18:40 Nebraska Vault Comeback & Closing the Gap 19:06 Rotation 3: Nebraska Balance Beam Standouts (Gard, Kraus, Cho) 21:14 Rotation 3: Illinois Floor—Variety, Music & Key Routines 24:51 Lineup Shakeups: Alea Byrne Out & Scores After Three 25:59 Rotation 4: Illinois Beam—Falls, Fight-Backs & Best Routines 30:48 Rotation 4: Nebraska Floor—Three-Pass Power & Elegant Twisting 34:04 Final Scores, Gymnast of the Meet & Postseason Outlook 35:31 Senior Night Shoutouts, Freshman Futures & Sign-Off

We recap a thrilling and CLOSE gymnastics meet between California and Clemson. Featuring standout performances and intense competition, the meet came down to the wire. Highlights include Brie Clark, Tonya Paulsson, Quinn Kuhl, and Sarah Lee. We also discuss the impact of enthusiastic home crowds and former coaches facing their old team.  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter and Bluesky. Find this week's guest Miguel on Instagram. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.   00:00 Perfection in Motion: A Gymnastics Marvel 00:45 Welcome to Double Back with Kentiemac 01:13 Exciting Meet Recap: Clemson vs. Cal 02:46 Coaching Dynamics and Team Transitions 05:10 Spotlight on Tonya Paulsson 06:02 Clemson's Vault Performance 08:33 Cal's Strong Start on Bars 18:43 Clemson's Beam Brilliance 22:28 Cal's Floor Standouts 23:58 Freshman Phenoms: Impressive Performances 24:27 Clemson's Floor Powerhouses 26:42 Cal's Beam Battle 34:24 Scoring Strategies and Team Dynamics 37:55 Clemson's Floor Finale 45:15 Meet Highlights and Final Scores 47:14 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

Georgia's Gymnastics Resurgence and Exciting Seasons Ahead This week, we welcome back Amy to discuss Georgia's impressive resurgence under Cecile Landi's coaching. We celebrate the outstanding performances by freshman CaMarah Williams and sophomore Lily Smith, Georgia's historical and current team dynamics, and the overall team efforts that are restoring Georgia’s legacy. Our discussion also delves into the challenges faced by Auburn, exploring the potential impacts of losing previous star gymnasts and the dynamics within the SEC teams. We also discuss trends and potential issues with other top teams like Utah and Kentucky under the new NQS system, as well as the evolving influence of superstar gymnasts like Jordan Chiles on audience turnout and team performance.  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter and Bluesky. Find this week's guest Amy on Twitter. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics. 00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 01:05 Welcome to Double Back with Kentiemac 01:27 Georgia vs. Alabama: A Friendly Rivalry 02:57 Michigan and Michigan State Meet Highlights 03:35 The Excitement of Live Gymnastics 05:51 Georgia's Resurgence and Key Athletes 07:01 Michigan's Standout Performances 12:47 Auburn's Challenges and Potential 15:49 Georgia's Strong Vault and Bars Rotation 19:00 Auburn's Uneven Bars and Vault Struggles 35:11 Georgia's Impressive Beam Routines 38:20 CaMarah's Performance and Auburn's Floor Struggles 39:01 Marissa Neil's All-Around Efforts 40:18 Sophia Bell and the Need for Team Hype 43:12 Georgia's Floor Highlights 45:08 Auburn's Resilience on Beam 48:23 Gymnastics Commentary and Traditions 53:57 Season Highlights and Team Dynamics 01:08:40 Fantasy Gymnastics and Strategy

We discuss the 2026 Iowa and Michigan meet, with standout performances from Michigan's Jahzara "JZ" Ranger, Carly Bauman, and Sophia Diaz. Iowa, despite some falls on bars, had impressive routines from  Aurelie Tran, Sydney Turner, and JerQuavia Henderson. We cheer on all the former Canadian team gymnasts and discuss the importance of safe and strategic coaching, especially for athletes recovering from injuries. We discuss each team's potential for the rest of the season. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter and Bluesky. Find this week's guest Dustin - listen to his music on Spotify or BandCamp, and check out his fitness videos at VYEtality Fitness. And see videos of Dustin's adorable pup, Barley Biscuit Bartholomew. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.   00:00 Spectacular Gymnastics Highlights 00:46 Welcome to Double Back with kentiemac 01:02 Catching Up with Dustin 01:17 Snowmageddon Stories 03:50 Gymnastics Talk: Canadian Stars 08:14 NCAA Coaching Dynamics 10:53 Training and Transition Challenges 19:30 Vault Highlights and Analysis 41:19 The Yurchenko Full and Impressive Vaults 42:52 Canadian Gymnasts Shine in Rotation 45:06 Michigan's Balance Beam Highlights 52:08 Iowa's Floor Exercise Standouts 57:20 Iowa's Beam Performance and Challenges 01:06:02 Michigan's Floor Exercise Excellence 01:13:40 Meet Recap and Reflections 01:15:29 Remembering Gymnastics Icons

Dr. Sam returns as Alabama travels to Florida for an SEC dual meet in January! We offer a deep dive into the performances of both teams, highlighting standout athletes such as Jayla Booker, Chloe LaCoursiere, Skye Blakely, Gabby Gladieux and more! We take on judging inconsistencies and the broader implications of gymnasts' performances for their teams. We also discuss new NCAA qualification rules, the competitive NCAA landscape, and look ahead to regionals and post-season. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter or Bluesky. Find this week's guest Dr. Sam on Twitter or Instagram. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.

Jackie from GymterPets joins me to review the 2026 Sprouts podium meets, featuring incredible gymnastics. We discuss standout performances, impressive routines, new athletes, and team dynamics. With detailed evaluations of each session, reflections on the overall meet organization and broadcast, and special skill callouts, listeners will get insights on team strategies, individual gymnast highlights, and predictions for the upcoming season. We also highlight individual journeys and comeback stories. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter @kentiemac Follow along with the gymternet's favorite furry friends GymterPets on Twitter and Bluesky. Find this week's guest Jackie on Twitter and Bluesky.  Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.   00:00 Commentator's Jinx and Team Dynamics 01:17 Welcome to Double Back with kentiemac 02:03 General Observations on the Meet 06:09 Session One Highlights: Oklahoma, LSU, UCLA, and Utah 06:21 Utah's Performance Breakdown 14:57 UCLA's Consistency and Standout Performances 22:47 LSU's Surprising Tie and Key Performances 30:20 Oklahoma's Strong Start and Freshman Standouts 38:26 Session Two Preview and Kentucky's Challenges 40:45 Incredible Comebacks and Beam Saves 41:58 Freshman Debuts and Elite Experience 42:38 Floor Performances and Emotional Moments 44:43 Vault Highlights and Injury Returns 46:25 Michigan State's Strong Beam Rotation 54:12 Cal's New Faces and Bar Team Legacy 01:02:32 Michigan's Return to Form 01:11:35 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

We enjoyed the incredible first look at these teams! From veterans, returners after a break, and stunning newcomers, each team showcased incredible gymnastics!  I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter. Find my guest Brittany on Twitter and Instagram. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics. Gymnastics Season Kickoff: Utah, Minnesota, and Iowa Meet Analysis  In the season 5 premiere of Double Back with Kentiemac, host Kent is joined by Brittany to discuss the recent gymnastics meet featuring Utah, Minnesota, and Iowa. They analyze standout performances, new choreography, and the impact of scoring changes. Highlights include Makenna Smith's impressive routines, the return of key athletes like Jerquavia "Q" Henderson and Gianna Gerdes, strong freshman debuts by Bailey Stroud and Ariana Ostrum, and deep rosters that promise competitive seasons for all teams. The episode wraps up with predictions for future lineups and reflections on team rankings.  00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts  01:39 Welcome to Season Five  02:06 Utah Gymnastics Highlights  03:16 Minnesota's Performance Review  12:45 Iowa's Team Analysis  21:47 Scoring and Event Highlights  35:04 Evaluating Beam Performances  36:40 Minnesota's Floor Highlights  40:33 Vault and Bars Analysis  42:49 Utah's Beam and Floor Routines  50:09 Freshman Standouts and Future Prospects  01:00:37 Meet Wrap-Up and Rankings  01:09:57 Final Thoughts and Fun Moments

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Skyla Schulte from Michigan State, Mya Lauzon from Cal, Isabella Magnelli from Kentucky, and Jaylene Gilstrap from Utah. They discussed team accomplishments, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.

Following the podium training at NCAA National Championships, I had the opportunity to speak with Anya Pilgrim from Florida, Kennedy Griffin from Mizzou, Brynlee Anderson from BYU, and Amelie Morgan from Utah. They discussed team accomplishments, dream skills, gymnastics icons and more! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Twitter or Bluesky. Please give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! Also, check out Kentiemac on YouTube at kentiemac gymnastics.