Bleav in Gymnastics: Chalk Talk

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  • 53 minutes 29 seconds
    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.
    19 July 2023, 5:59 pm
  • 51 minutes 37 seconds
    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.

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    14 August 2020, 9:27 pm
  • 47 minutes 8 seconds
    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!

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    31 July 2020, 6:25 pm
  • 44 minutes 9 seconds
    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.

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    16 July 2020, 8:47 pm
  • 1 hour 1 second
    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.

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    3 July 2020, 10:41 pm
  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    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!

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    8 June 2020, 4:18 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    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!

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    22 May 2020, 7:43 pm
  • 57 minutes 47 seconds
    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.

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    8 May 2020, 8:45 pm
  • 54 minutes 1 second
    Chalk Talk: Utah Recap and Tom Farden

    This week, McKenna and Taylor break down the SEC Gymnastics awards as well as the AAI Award finalists and winner, break down Utah in the "Meet of the Week", Utah vs UCLA. Then, Utah Gymnastics Head Coach, Tom Farden, joins to discuss his transition from Co-Head Coach, the difficult announcement to his athletes about the season shut down, analysis on each of their events this season, a preview of next season's team, and his time coaching MyKayla Skinner. Don't miss it!

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    30 April 2020, 9:22 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Chalk Talk: UCLA Recap and Carly Patterson

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the Honda Award winner, more decisions regarding the Tokyo Olympics, and give their recap on UCLA from the Meet of the Week, Utah vs UCLA. Then, 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion, Carly Patterson Caldwell, joins in to discuss her journey through gymnastics, the transition to life after, her input on the Olympics postponement, advice for gymnasts handling that adversity, and reflects on favorite memories from the 2004 games. Don't miss it!

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    18 April 2020, 1:24 am
  • 56 minutes 28 seconds
    Chalk Talk: Florida Recap and Trinity Thomas

    This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the NCAA's decision to not extend eligibility to winter athletes, the Honda Award finalists, and talk all about the Florida Gators in the "meet of the week", Florida vs Penn State. Then, Florida and elite gymnast, Trinity Thomas, joins in to talk about her perspective on both the NCAA season cancellation and the Olympics postponement, her plan for the next year, her decision to go to Florida, how she maintains both elite and college gymnastics skills sets, and what she's thinking about vying for Tokyo 2021. Don't miss it!

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    10 April 2020, 12:00 pm
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