GymnasticsVille Podcast
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMidknight Robin, Remi Marvin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly co-host this weekday gymnastics talk show, joined by regular contributors, analysts, and guests. The show includes weekly news, interviews with sports athletes, coaches, entertainers, and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Tim Daggett Talks about UIC Dropping Gymnastics
September 11, 2018 19:58 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBMidknight Robin interviews Tim Daggett in Norman, Oklahoma. Daggett, a graduate of UCLA, competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, along with Bart Conner, Peter Vidmar and Mitch Gaylord. There, Daggett scored a perfect 10 on the high bar, assisting his team in winning a gold medal. In addition to the team gold medal, he earned an individual bronze medal on the pommel horse. In 2005, he was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Daggett gives his thoughts on the University o...
Taqiy Set for Head Coaching Debut at Pan American Championships
September 10, 2018 13:06 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBMidknight Robin host today with Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons. Taqiy is the head coach for the U.S. Pan American men’s gymnastics team. The Pan American Championships will be held in Lima, Peru which begins Friday September 14th and concludes Sunday September 16th. Top eight teams will qualify to the 2019 Pan American Games that will have forty-one nations participating through thirty-nine sports. Taqiy talks about the keys to the U.S. team performing well at the competition.
Joey Bartman’s Cirque Dunk Crew Flying High
September 09, 2018 17:24 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBKerry Adderly hosts today with Joey Bartman in Orlando Florida. Bartman is the co-founder of Cirque Dunk Crew one of the top Dunk teams in the country. He will be representing Team USA in Hungary this month for the Freestyle Acro Dunking World Cup. Cirque Dunk Crew season begins in mid October with the Orlando Magic.
Kanji Oyama Ready for Pan American Championships
September 08, 2018 15:05 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with U.S. National team member Kanji Oyama from the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. After U.S, Championships concluded Oyama was selected to represent the nation at the Pan American Championships. Oyama talks about the upcoming international assignment, University of Illinois at Chicago dropping their gymnastics program at after the season, and winning championships with Oklahoma.
Worst Job in sports, USA Gymnastics CEO
September 06, 2018 03:40 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show with Kerry Adderly. USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry resigns after holding the position for nine months. What does this mean to the gymnastics community in America.
Labor Day Round table discussion in Sooner Nation
September 03, 2018 20:54 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, Hunter Justus, and Reese Rickett from the Oklahoma men’s gymnastics team. They discuss the Championship Ring ceremony. What it means to the gymnastics community since the announcement that the University of Illinois-Chicago will be dropping their gymnastics teams after the 2019 season.
Will USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry be next to resign?
September 01, 2018 22:08 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBFriday night when USA Gymnastics called for Mary Lee Tracy’s resignation, the CEO of the United States Olympic Committee, Sarah Hirshland, said “We’ve been following their activity, and as we close the day I’m afraid I can offer nothing but disappointment,” Ms. Hirshland, who became the head of the U.S.O.C. in July, said in a statement. “Under the circumstances, we feel that the organization is struggling to manage its obligations effectively and it is time to consider making adjustments in ...
UIC Plans to cut Gymnastics Programs Next Year
August 31, 2018 23:26 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show with Kerry Adderly. The University of Illinois-Chicago will drop women’s and men’s gymnastics at the end of the 2018-19 season, the school announced Friday. What does this mean for the rest of NCAA men’s gymnastics programs?
Jolene Worley Talks about Simone Biles Greatness
August 29, 2018 17:14 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show with Jolene Worley in Orlando, Florida. How is Simone Biles 6.5 point victory at the U.S. Championships in Boston comparable to other sports victories. Top five women’s NCAA coaches of all-time. Why are there not more women coaches in men’s gymnastics.
Is Sam Mikulak the Lebron James of Gymnastics?
August 21, 2018 21:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show with Kerry Adderly. Is Sam Mikulak the Lebron James of Gymnastics. Was Yul Moldauer deserving of the U.S. Championships Gymnast of the Year Award. How surprising is it that Donnell Whittenburg was left off of the U.S. senior national team. Colin Van Wicklen redemption tour.
Men's Gymnastics In America Has Never Been Better
August 20, 2018 14:56 - 27 minutes - 38 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show and gives his thoughts on the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Is Sam Mikulak the greatest U.S. gymnast of all-time, World Team Squad, and Pan American Championships Team. Mark Williams wins coach of the year. Yul Moldauer win gymnast of the year.
Allan Bower is Trusting the Process
August 13, 2018 16:24 - 22 minutes - 31 MBMidknight Robin host today’s show with U.S. senior national team member Allan Bower. They discuss American Cup, Japan Training Camp, and the upcoming U.S. Championships.
Marvin Kimble Shares Legendary Gymnastics Moments
August 10, 2018 15:59 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with 2017 World Team member Marvin Kimble. They discuss winning on the international scene, the Junior Olympic National Championships, and the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Steve Legendre Leaves Oklahoma to become Firefighter
August 09, 2018 12:13 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with analysts Kerry Adderly, and Justin James. 3-Time Assistant Coach of the year Steve Legendre to become a firefighter. Who will be the next Team USA Olympic Coach. New GymnasticsVille Poll says Sam Mikulak is favored to win the all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Will Simone Biles continue the streak in Boston.
When Will USA Gymnastics Name Olympic Coach
August 08, 2018 15:50 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show and talks about Team USA Rio Olympic Coach Mark Williams, U.S. Gymnastics Championships, and upcoming interviews.
Sean Melton is ready to contend for a USA World Team Spot
August 06, 2018 20:14 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with USA National Team member Sean Melton. They discuss the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Nissen-Emery Award, and Team USA goals for the 2018 World Championships.
Jalon Stephens shares historic moment from NCAA Gymnastics Championships
August 04, 2018 13:36 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIt takes a big time gymnast to make big things happen. Two-time all-american Jalon Stephens from the University of Minnesota, help lead his team to their highest finish in program history at the 2018 NCAA Gymnastics Championships. His leadership and confidence in his team was vital in Minnesota being a force to be reckoned with this year.
Tyler Schaal Qualifies to U.S. Gymnastics Championships
July 31, 2018 13:25 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBQualifying to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships is no easy feat. Being one of the top 36 male gymnasts in the country takes grit, determination, and you have to be clutch to hit your routines when it matters the most. Universal Gymnastics' Tyler Schaal is a powerful vaulter and very strong on rings who will be competing at the championships in Boston August 16th-19th.
Simone Biles Unveils new skills in comeback Win
July 30, 2018 15:27 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThe most anticipated comeback ever for a U.S. Gymnast is now complete. On Saturday July 28th in Columbus, Simone Biles wins the all-around, floor, and beam titles at the 2018 GK U.S. Classic. Riley McCusker and the 2017 World Champion Morgan Hurd finished up second and third all-around at this past weekend’s competition.
Simone Biles Favored to Win GK U.S. Classic
July 25, 2018 15:43 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show with Jeffrey T. Brown. Simone Biles is making her comeback this Saturday July 28th at the GK U.S. Classic in Columbus Ohio. Top countries to lookout for the upcoming Tumbling and Trampoline World Championships.
23 Days until U.S. Gymnastics Championships
July 23, 2018 23:44 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWith less than a month away, U.S. Gymnastics Championships will be here before we know it. Midknight Robin talks about the big match-up with Yul Moldauer and Sam Mikulak. He also breaks down what it will take for Team USA to qualify to the 2020 Olympics and the ESPY Awards honoring Larry Nassar survivors.
Salvador Llobet, Perego Life as Performing Artists
July 18, 2018 15:44 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBMidknight Robin hosts today’s show in Miami Beach with guests performing artists Salvador Llobet and Perego. They discuss art, life, and new upcoming ventures.
Women coaches in men’s gymnastics
July 17, 2018 12:51 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBWhy aren't there more women coaches in men’s gymnastics? Midknight Robin hosts today’s show with analysts Kerry Adderly, and Cody Trobaugh talk about gender diversity in men’s gymnastics.
Colin Van Wicklen, Sam Mikulak Make a Statement at U.S. Qualifier
July 16, 2018 12:23 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBPodcast Topics Colin Van Wicklen wins All-Around (83.65) and Vault (14.7) titles at the National Qualifier. Sam Mikulak captured three event titles on Floor (14.6), Rings (14.8), and High bar (14.7). USA Gymnastics men’s program did not live stream the National Qualifier. Is there a double standard with women’s and men’s program with transparency? Donathon Bailey from the Olympic Training Center just edged out two-time NCAA champion Stephen Nedoroscik and Brandon Ngai from the University o...
Cirque du Soleil buys VStar Entertainment
July 14, 2018 00:19 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBCirque du Soleil is making big moves in the industry by acquiring VStar Entertainment Group. VStar provides children’s stage shows. In addition the acquisition includes VStar’s Florida subsidiary Cirque Dreams.
Ohio State's Seth Delbridge Prepares for U.S. Qualifier
July 09, 2018 03:10 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBOhio State’s two time Big Ten Champion and Vault All-American Seth Delbridge has unfinished business with his gymnastics career. Now he sets his sights on the U.S. Qualifier and is looking to compete for a national team spot at U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
USA Coach Williams says Japan Training Camp was Special
July 03, 2018 00:55 - 21 minutes - 29 MBGymnasticsVille analyst Kerry Adderly spoke with USA coach Mark Williams as the men’s gymnastics national team returns from Funabashi, Japan for a training camp in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Michael Reid plans to compete for Jamaican Gymnastics Federation
July 02, 2018 02:22 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOver the last four years a lot of talk has been going around about the Oklahoma men's gymnastics team dominance in the college ranks. This was not the case up until 2015 when Michael Reid and the Sooners won it all and got them back to their winning ways. While most gymnasts retire following their collegiate career, Reid is determined to reach even higher and compete on the world stage.
100: Director Hisonni Johnson reveals gymnastics was a key to his film success
June 25, 2018 12:39 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWith close to 100 film festival awards, a gymnastics movie on Netflix called Chalk It Up, director Hisonni Johnson has broken through in the film industry. From age of 12, he has been directing films. Johnson has worked with Olympians, NCAA champions, and some of the most notable gymnast actors in the business.
Hunter Justus Finishes Gymnastics Career 97-0
June 18, 2018 22:06 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBGoing your entire college gymnastics career without a lost is something you can only dream about as a kid. For Hunter Justus, his dream became a reality and he has four national championship rings and finished his career at Oklahoma with a historic 97-0 record.
Justin Karstadt is Building a Legacy at Minnesota
June 11, 2018 12:05 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBCanadian gymnast Justin Karstadt has been on fire this year. He was instrumental in leading the Minnesota men’s gymnastics team to a second place finish at the 2018 NCAA Championships while earning two all-american honors in the process on Pommel Horse (5th) and Parallel Bars (3rd). Karstadt continued that momentum two weeks ago at the Canadian Championships, capturing the Parallel Bars title.
Paris McGee Jr. Talks Fashion and Gymnastics
June 07, 2018 12:16 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBMeet Paris McGee Jr., he is an athlete with many talents. It’s not often you meet a child actor who performed with the Lion King on broadway, decides to compete in gymnastics and wins nine Connecticut state titles. This all happen before entering his freshman year as a member of the Ohio State Men’s Gymnastics Team.
Canadian Gymnastics Championships Recap
June 01, 2018 01:55 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBGymnastics in Canada is on the rise and at this year’s championships every skill level was on full display. The fans at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex were buzzing with excitement to see Canada’s best gymnasts compete for national pride. Ellie Black and René Cournoyer won all-around titles at the 2018 Canadian Gymnastics Championships.
King Kohei Uchimura Wins 10th Straight NHK Cup
May 22, 2018 15:32 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBTwo-time Olympic gymnastics champion Kohei Uchimura won the NHK Cup men’s competition for the 10th straight time last Sunday. The competition is a qualifier for the Oct. 25-Nov. 3 world championships in Doha, where Uchimura and Shirai will now represent Japan. “I didn’t make any mistakes, while nailing the landings in all of my routines,” said Uchimura, who is preparing to compete in his eighth worlds. “I didn’t get to extend my winning streak (to 11) at the nationals, but I’m still gunning ...
USA Gymnastics House of Cards is Falling
May 21, 2018 02:30 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBJohn Traetta, Kerry Adderly, and Midknight Robin discuss the latest news regarding USA Gymnastics. Last Wednesday, Michigan State announced that it had settled with 332 survivors of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse for $500 million. $425 million will be divided among the women and girls, with $75 million set aside for any future Nassar survivors who come forward. Rhonda Faehn, USA Gymnastics senior vice president for the women’s program, is no longer working for the Organization. Faehn is reporte...
91: Junior Olympic National Championships Day 1 Recap
May 11, 2018 12:39 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBJunior Olympic Gymnastics Championships is being held at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City and is hosted by Bart Conner Gymnastics. MIdknight Robin talks about the results from Day 1 the level 10 competition.
2018 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships Recap
April 26, 2018 12:23 - 32 minutes - 45 MB2018 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships Recap with Midknight Robin.
NCAA Team Champion Interviews
April 24, 2018 14:27 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThe University of Oklahoma mens gymnastics team wins their 12th title in program history. Midknight Robin interviews Mark Williams, Yul Moldauer, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Levi Anderson.
Oklahoma Gymnastics Club Team Wins NAIGC Championships
April 18, 2018 13:52 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Oklahoma Gymnastics Club team won their fourth consecutive NAIGC Championships with a final score of 238.8. GymnasticsVille.com interviews the two captains from the OU team, Jamie Da Silva and Giovanni Rossoni.
Who’s the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships team Favorite?
April 17, 2018 14:01 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBNCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships are three days away. It is the most exciting competition of the year. Midknight Robin, Kerry Adderly, and Colin Van Wicklen debate about the teams that are favored to win. Nissen Awards finalists. U.S. men’s gymnastics national team updates.
Melton, Justus, Ngai Headline Nissen Award Finalists
April 13, 2018 13:44 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Nissen-Emery Award is college gymnastics most prestigious award for senior gymnasts. This year the seven finalists are Joel Gagnon (Minnesota), Austin Hodges (Iowa), Hunter Justus (Oklahoma), Kyle King (Nebraska), Sean Melton (Ohio), Robert Neff (Stanford), and Brandon Ngai (Illinois).