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GymnasticsVille PodcastAt The Bucket with Gio | Matt Wenske On His Own TermsRio Rossoni interviews National Champion Oklahoma gymnast Matt Wenske. Wenske discusses his career in gymnastics, his recruitment to Oklahoma, and his experience at the 2021Olympic Trials.
2021-10-0248 minGymnasticsVille PodcastAt The Bucket with Gio, Midknight Robin is BackGio interviews Midknight Robin to discuss tops news in the gymnastics world. GymCrew Talent Management, Tokyo Olympics, Yul Moldauer, Simone Biles, Professional Gymnastics.
2021-08-2635 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRuben Padilla Rise in Gymnastics & TrampolineAt The Bucket with Gio. Ruben Padilla 3-time world medalist, talks about his rise in Trampoline.
2021-08-1053 minGymnasticsVille PodcastGage Dyer and Matt Wenske Discuss First U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team TrialsAt The Bucket with Gio interviews Gage Dyer and Matt Wenske about the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Dyer and Wenske have just finished up their senior years at the University of Oklahoma. Wenke will be competing in the all-around. Gage will be competing on floor and vault.
2021-06-2416 minGymnasticsVille PodcastAt The Bucket with Gio - Uche Eke InterviewAt The Bucket with Gio interviews Uche Eke. Eke is Nigeria's first African games gold medalist in gymnastics. He also just became the first Nigerian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics at the African Championships recently held in Cairo, Egypt.
2021-06-2447 minGymnasticsVille PodcastPaul Juda peaking at the right time for Olympic TrialsGymnasticsVille's Gio Prossoni interviews University of Michigan gymnast Paul Juda. On Friday June 4 Juda finished second in the all-around at the 2021 Senior Pan American Championships. His all-around placement claimed the final +1 spot for the Tokyo Olympic Games available for the U.S. men's program. Team USA will now be able to send 5 gymnasts to compete in Tokyo. Juda discusses the closing of his home gym, how the pandemic has affected many gyms trying to stay afloat. Also talks about his recruiting experience and his time at the University of Michigan.
2021-06-1442 minGymnasticsVille PodcastKanji Oyama Retires and Reflects on his Gymnastics journeyGiovanni Prossoni interviews Kanji Oyama about his gymnastics career. Kanji Oyama, who trains at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training center in Colorado Springs retired from gymnastics one week prior to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
2021-06-091h 22GymnasticsVille PodcastStephen Nedoroscik Posts Top Score at US Gymnastics ChampionshipsGymnasticsVille Gio Prossoni interviews Olympic hopeful. Stephen Nedoroscik. Nedoroscik posts top score on pommel horse on Day 1 at U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a 15.1
2021-06-0511 minGymnasticsVille PodcastYul Moldauer Previews U.S. ChampionshipsGymnasticsVille Gio Prossoni interviews Yul Moldauer
2021-06-0341 minGymnasticsVille PodcastAllan Bower Ready for US ChampionshipsGymnasticsVille Gio Prossoni interviews Team USA's Allan Bower. They discuss life, gymnastics, and more.
2021-06-0126 minGymnasticsVille PodcastJerit Pogue | Galveston Island Winter Beach Blast InvitationalThe wait is finally over, well at least in about two weeks it will be. The senior elite men's gymnastics season will kick off on Saturday January 16th at 7:30 pm cst in Texas at the Galveston Island Winter Beach Classic. This event will be the first in time since last February that the best gymnasts in the world will compete to kickoff the 2021 Olympic year. The line-up is stacked with world team members from the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Columbia. In addition to multiple national champions and world cup medalists. On today's show, GymnasticsVille's Midknight Ro...
2021-01-041h 00GymnasticsVille PodcastNew Years Eve 2020 Top Gymnastics MomentsThe Best Gymnastics moments of 2020 ranked by Midknight Robin. So what are some of the most notable moments in one of the most unpredictable, disrupted year in gymnastics history? As gyms shut down when Covid-19 hit around mid-March, the new normal continues to refine itself with the ongoing pandemic. Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons and Kerry Adderly joins today's New Years Eve show to discuss 2020.
2020-12-311h 15GymnasticsVille PodcastChristian Marsh on William & Mary dropping Men's GymnasticsGio Prossoni talked with William & Mary gymnast Christian Marsh on WM dropping men's gymnastics. William & Mary to drop seven varsity sports after the 2020-21 academic year comes to an end. Men's and women's gymnastics, men's and women's swimming, men's indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball.
2020-09-1627 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSam Zakutney Gymnastics Canada National All-Around ChampionSam Zakutney won gold in all-around, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar, and finished second on floor exercise at the 2019 Canadian Championships. Hear what Zakutney, a 2-time World Team member, has to say about his career at Penn State and competing internationally for Canada.
2020-06-0137 minGymnasticsVille PodcastThe Last Dance | Who had Jordan's competitiveness in Gymnastics"The Last Dance" follows the Bulls' 1997-98 season from start to finish, while also covering the rest of the chapters in Jordan's remarkable career. The 10-part docuseries follows the Jordan timeline from when he was an emerging star on his high school team to becoming a worldwide marketing force and cultural figure. Hear what Midknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly have to say about the most fierce competitors in gymnastics history.
2020-05-1724 minGymnasticsVille PodcastStephen Nedoroscik Nissen-Emery Award Winner InterviewPenn State's Stephen Nedoroscik received the highest honor in college men's gymnastics was announced by the College Gymnastics Association (CGA) as the Nissen-Emery Award winner. He is the seventh gymnast in program history and the first specialist from any school to win the award.
2020-05-1620 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUSA Gymnastics 2020 Top-Tier Events Canceled, Jeffrey Brown ReactsUSA Gymnastics cancels 2020 events, which included U.S. Classic and the national championships because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hear what Midknight Robin, Kerry Adderly, and Jeffrey Brown have to say.
2020-05-1634 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMaster Gymnastics | Which Event is the Hardest?Gymnastics is one of the most difficult sports to master. There are six events in men's gymnastics. Hear what Midknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly have to say about which event is the hardest to master.
2020-05-1427 minGymnasticsVille PodcastNicole Langevin Precision ChoreographyGymnasticsVille interviews Nicole Langevin, owner of Precision Choreography. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss the current state of gymnastics, women's college gymnastics postseason awards, ways to improve the marketability to men's gymnastics.
2020-05-0647 minGymnasticsVille PodcastGymnastics Ultimate Pommel Horse Line-UpsGymnasticsVille Ultimate Line-Up debate series. Midknight Robin versus Penn State Men's Gymnastics assistant coach Tony Beck. They discuss the best pommel horse line-ups of all-time. Kerry Adderly is the moderator for today's show.
2020-03-3033 minGymnasticsVille PodcastGymnastics Ultimate Floor Line-UpsGymnasticsVille Ultimate Line-Up debate series. Midknight Robin versus film director Hisonni Johnson. They discuss the best floor line-ups of all-time. Kerry Adderly and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons are the moderators for today's show.
2020-03-2658 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMagnitude 10.0 Gymnastics moving forward after TornadoGymnasticsVille interviews Heather Hammond program manager from Magnitude 10.0 Gymnastics located in Nashville, Tennessee. The gym was destroyed by a tornado on Tuesday March 3, 2020. The gym is owned and operating by Maggie Nelson. She brings 20 years of gymnastics experience as both a coach & competitor. Since opening the gym in March, 2005, she has coached several state and regional championship teams and numerous state, regional, and national champions.
2020-03-1922 minGymnasticsVille PodcastCoronavirus | Gymnastics around the world is postponedAs the Coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe it has postponed the sports world dramatically. The International Gymnastics Federation, NCAA, and USA Gymnastics have either canceled or postponed events due to COVID-19. Midknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly discuss the impact the virus is having on the gymnastics community.
2020-03-1543 minGymnasticsVille PodcastExclusive Interview Stephen Nedoroscik Melbourne World Cup Gymnastics Gold MedalistGymnasticsVille correspondent Gio Prossoni interviews Stephen Nedoroscik, Penn State head coach Randy Jepson, and assistant coach Tony Beck. Midknight Robin talks about this weekend's American Cup predictions and the tri-meet with Michigan, Penn State, at Illinois.
2020-03-0643 minGymnasticsVille PodcastStephen Nedoroscik Wins Gold at Melbourne World CupStephen Nedroscik captures the gold medal on pommel horse with a sensational routine during event finals at the Melbourne World Cup. Midknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons breakdown the competition highlights and Winter Cup Challenge.
2020-03-0140 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWinter Cup Debacle, USA Gymnastics Snubbs 3-Time American Cup Champion Yul MoldauerThe best gymnasts in the nation competed this past weekend at the Winter Cup Challenge in Las Vegas. This is first national qualifying meet during this Olympic year. USA Gymnastics had an error with the senior all-around awards. Midknight Robin discusses this and more on today's show.
2020-02-2424 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMike Burns, Minnesota Gymnastics Head Coach Previews "Flashback Friday" 10.0 MeetMinnesota gymnastics head coach Mike Burns joins today's show to talk about his program hosting "Flashback Friday" 10.0 Meet today. The Gophers will host the Washington Huskies tonight with the meet operating on a 10.0 scoring system. Burns, who is also the President of the CGA discussed the outlook of Shane Wiskus and the rest of the team.
2020-02-0735 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRegion 3 Gymnastics Director Jerit Pogue talks 10.0 and the Elite Team CupRegion 3 Director Jerit Pogues joins today's show to continue the conversation about the pros and cons with College Gymnastics Association (CGA) changing their scoring system to a 10.0. Pogue who is also a member of the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program Committee (JOPC) talks about the growth of the men's program and the Elite Team Cup which will be held in Las Vegas in conjunction with the Winter Cup Challenge Thursday February 20, 2020.
2020-02-0658 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWeek 4 Gymnastics Recap, 5 Perfect 10's, Stanford Wins BigThe 10.0 conversion is bringing back to college men's gymnastics. During week 4 action there were 5 perfect routines: Shane Wiskus (Minnesota), Blake Sun (Stanford), Vitaliy Guimaraes (Oklahoma), Gage Dyer (Oklahoma), Stephen Nedoroscik (Penn State). Stanford blows out Oklahoma at home and pulls in the highest team score of the season.
2020-01-3148 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRemembering NBA Legend Kobe BryantKobe Bryant, an American icon whose cultural impact went far beyond the NBA, was killed along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people in a helicopter crash Sunday northwest of Los Angeles. Bryant was 41 years old.
2020-01-2725 minGymnasticsVille PodcastThe 10 is back to College Men's GymnasticsWe are now into week 3 of the college gymnastics season. The biggest surprise so far is Oklahoma quick start to take the lead in the rankings and Nebraska rounding out the top 3. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss highlights of the first two weeks of the season, the 10.0 scoring conversion and why it is better than the FIG open ended scoring.
2020-01-2459 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWill Brett McClure get along with USA Gymnastics VP Jason WoodnickUSA Gymnastics hired Jason Woodnick as their next men's program Vice President. Midknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly discuss the hire and impact it has on gymnastics in America. They also review the highlights of the 2019 season. New Years Eve Show.
2019-12-3154 minGymnasticsVille PodcastOlympic Hopes Cup, Is men's gymnastics bigger in EuropeGymnasticsVille correspondent, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons talks about the Olympic Hopes Cup that was held in the Czech Republic and men's gymnastics in Europe. Midknight and Kerry discuss the College Men's Gymnastics coaches preseason rankings. Taqiy breaks down top Australian junior national team members.
2019-12-1141 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUSA Gymnastics next Men's VP, JD Reive is the front runnerUSA Gymnastics is in the final stages of choosing the next vice president for the men's program and per industry sources JD Reive from Iowa Gymnastics men's program is the front runner. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss other top candidates.
2019-12-0739 minGymnasticsVille PodcastNo post-Tokyo 2020 Olympic Tour for Men's GymnasticsFour time Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles plans to headline a women's only gymnastics tour. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss how this affects men's gymnastics in America. They also talk about major story lines heading into the college gymnastics season.
2019-12-0625 minGymnasticsVille PodcastYul Moldauer Reflects on World Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles, Kohei UchimuraYul Moldauer is in the hunt to contend for a 2020 U.S. Olympic team spot. Moldauer joins Midknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons on today's show to discuss the Stuttgart World Championships, Simone Biles, Kohei Uchimura, and his mindset going into next year.
2019-11-1431 minGymnasticsVille PodcastLondon Open, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons break down the gymnasticsGymnasticsVille correspondent Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons was on site of the London Open gymnastics competition Friday August 30th thru Sunday September 1st. Taqiy discusses his travels to UK gym clubs, national team training center, and the outlook of the Great Britain men's team heading into the 2019 World Championships.
2019-09-2634 minGymnasticsVille PodcastTop Candidates USA Gymnastics Men's Vice PresidentTwo weeks ago, Dennis McIntyre, USA Gymnastics men's program vice president resigns after 25 years at the helm. With the position now vacant, USAG Ceo Li Li Leung is looking for his replacement. Midknight Robin discusses the top candidates in the running to be the next men's vice president that will be responsible for taking the program to the next level.
2019-09-1945 minGymnasticsVille PodcastLife After Gymnastics | Peter Daggett Takes on the Tech WorldGymnasticsVille interviews 3-time NCAA Champion, still rings All-American Peter Daggett. The soon to be graduating senior from the University of Oklahoma sets his sights on a new role as the community manager for the new tech start-up company RespondFlow. The new tech company is focused on rebuilding the text message automation experience from the ground up. At Respond Flow, they are shaping the future of text message marketing, communication and productivity.
2019-09-1336 minGymnasticsVille PodcastAllan Bower, Best U.S. World Team Gymnastics Alternate of All-TimeAllan Bower, was named as the alternate for the 2019 USA Gymnastics World Team. The national team members that were named to the five man squad are Sam Mikulak (USOPTC), Yul Moldauer (Oklahoma), Shane Wiskus (Minnesota), Akash Modi (Stanford), and Trevor Howard (Ohio State).
2019-09-0916 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUSA Gymnastics Men's VP Dennis McIntyre ResignsDennis McIntyre, USA Gymnastics men's program vice president resigns after 25 years. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss what this means for the future of men's gymnastics in America.
2019-09-0832 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSimone Biles, a leader in changing gymnastics cultureSimone Biles made history this week during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships: First she nailed a triple-double during a floor routine and then she pulled off a perfect beam double-double dismount, making her the first female athlete to land both moves in competition. On the men's side, Sam Mikulak won his sixth all-around title passing Blaine Wilson for the most in modern American gymnastics history.
2019-08-1536 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMarvin Kimble on Pan Am Games and U.S. ChampionshipsMidknight Robin interviews Marvin Kimble, who discusses the Pan Am Games, U.S. Gymnastics Championships, and contenders for the 2019 World team. Hear why Kimble believes Donnell Whittenburg is someone to look out for at Kansas City's Sprint Center next week.
2019-08-0218 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRobert Neff captures three silver gymnastics medals at Pan Am GamesMidknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons discuss the 2019 Pan American Games. USA Gymnastics women's team win gold lead by Riley McCuster. Canada's Ellie Black defends all-around title at the Games. Brazil men's team collects gold medal. Hear why Midknight believes that Robert Neff should be considered for a spot on the World Team after capturing 3 silver medals at the Pan American Games.
2019-07-3137 minGymnasticsVille PodcastU.S. Gymnastics Championships Preview Part IMidknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly preview the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships top contenders competing such as Sam Miklulak and Yul Moldauer. Hear why Taqiy and Kerry believe that USA Gymnastics needs to provide more marketing and promotion support for the Men's National Qualifier.
2019-07-2553 minGymnasticsVille PodcastKanji Oyama, USOTC Dominate at Men's QualifierUSOTC gymnast Kanji Oyama, 2019 US Men's Gymnastics Qualifier all-around and floor champion joins today's show. The U.S. Olympic Training Center took home every event title this past weekend: Donothan Bailey (Pommel Horse), Donnell Whittenburg (Rings), Timothy Wang (Vault), Sam Mikulak (Parallel Bars), Sam Mikulak (High Bar). Next up is the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Mo., August 8-11.
2019-07-0930 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMen's Qualifier | If Mikulak does not compete All-Around, then who will win?Men's National Qualifier July 6-7 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The event is the last opportunity for men to qualify for the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 8-11, as well as an opportunity to tune-up for nationals. Sam Mikulak headlines the competition. He has already qualified to compete at the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships and does not need to compete all six events. Cameron Bock (Michigan), Kanji Oyama (USOTC), and Donnel Whittenburg (USOTC) are in contention to win the Men's Qualifier all-around title.
2019-07-0426 minGymnasticsVille PodcastEx NFL WR Mark Clayton, talks football and LIVV HeadphonesMark Clayton, a former NFL wide receiver joins today show with Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly. Clayton played five seasons for the Ravens and two for the Rams. He is also a two-time All-American from the University of Oklahoma. Clayton is founder of LIVV Headphones. Midknight Robin talks about the impact on Japan not having Kohei Uchimura compete at the upcoming 2019 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
2019-06-2444 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMelton, Moldauer, Van Wicklen on Japan Gymnastics Training CampMidknight Robin interviews Yul Moldauer, Colin Van Wicklen, and Sean Melton. USA Gymnastics Men National Team members are in Japan for a training camp in preparation for the upcoming World Championships in Germany and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They talk about travel, food, and training in Japan.
2019-06-2112 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSeason 3 Back to GymnasticsMidknight Robin is back to gymnastics for Season 3. Led by head coach Tom Meadows, Cypress Academy men's level 10 team wins their fifth consecutive Junior Olympic National title. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) bans the arm sleeve for competitions. Tyson Bull impressive at the Australian Gymnastics Championships. Best moments from past GymnasticsVille seasons.
2019-06-1927 minGymnasticsVille PodcastStanford Upsets Oklahoma for Sixth NCAA Gymnastics TitleLead by freshman sensation Brody Malone, Stanford comes from behind on the last event to win their sixth national gymnastics title while Oklahoma finishes runner-up. Also, Malone wins national titles in the all-around and high bar. Shane Wiskus (Minnesota) and Genki Suzuki (Oklahoma) round out the top three in the all-around standings. Nebraska placed third as a team, the highest placement out all teams in the Big Ten. Oklahoma winning streak ends at an NCAA record 121 consecutive wins. Is Mark Williams and Yul Moldauer the best coach athlete duo in college gymnastics history? Midknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons recap...
2019-04-2541 minGymnasticsVille PodcastPenn State Wins Fourth Big Ten Gymnastics ChampionshipPenn State claims fourth Big Ten Gymnastics title in school history. Wyatt Tyndall, Sam Zakutney, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Isaac Hammett come up big for the Nittany Lions. Oklahoma claims eight straight conference title. The Sooners senior class lead by Yul Moldauer are the best closers in the country. Morgan Hurd and Sam Mikulak win all-Around titles at Tokyo World Cup. Mikulak nails explosive high bar routine to end the meet on top. Team USA men win International Junior Team Cup. Colt Walker, Aydon Benas, Isaiah Drake, and John Chou edge out Russia to capture the cup. Midknight Robin and T...
2019-04-1133 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUCLA Gymnastics, Who will be the next head coach?After 27 years at the helm and 7 NCAA team titles, UCLA Gymnastics head coach Valorie Kondos Field will be retiring at this season end. In most major sports around the world, they offer their athletes ways to make a living through professional games and competitions. Does gymnastics need a pro league? Illinois men's gymnastics associate head coach Daniel Ribeiro comments on a pro gymnastics league. Are Trampoline Parks too dangerous? NCAA men's gymnastics post season has arrived. What team will win MPSF and Big Ten Championships this weekend? Midknight Robin, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, and Kerry Adderly debate these topics and more...
2019-04-0455 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSimone Biles plans to retire from gymnastics after 2020 OlympicsSimone Biles announces that she will be retiring from gymnastics after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Jade Carey takes home gold medals on floor and vault at the Baku and Doha World Cup. Riley McCusker wins all-around silver at the Birmingham World Cup. Team USA men wins eight event medals at University of Calgary International Cup with Sean Melton leading the charge with all-around gold. Is David Locke the best Cirque du Soleil performer ever? The NCAA women's and men's post season has arrived, who will take home national title honors this year? Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss these topics...
2019-03-2655 minGymnasticsVille PodcastFIG Point System Not Good for NCAA Men's GymnasticsYul Moldauer wins American Cup for the third consecutive time. Kayla Ross and Katelyn Ohashi scored perfect-10 routines last weekend in a meet against Oklahoma women's gymnastics. Illinois upsets Stanford at home. When was the last time a college men's gymnastics routine was featured on ESPN's top ten. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly debate on if the International Gymnastics Federation point system is good for the growth of college men's gymnastics.
2019-03-0944 minGymnasticsVille PodcastNo. 1 Oklahoma host No. 2 UCLA gymnastics Sunday in NormanOklahoma will face-off against UCLA for the first time since finishing runner-up to them at last years NCAA Gymnastics Championships. Maggie Nichols, Kyla Ross, and Katelyn Ohashi are ready to put on a show. It is going to be a competition for the ages. Yul Moldauer and Sam Mikulak are set to compete at American Cup on Saturday in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sean Melton is back on the senior national team.
2019-02-2836 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWinter Cup 2019 recap: Moldauer, Mikulak win titlesYul Moldauer wins all-around title at the 2019 Winter Cup. Sam Mikulak captures event titles on floor and high bar. USA Gymnastics names senior national team. Midknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons discuss highlights of the competition.
2019-02-1938 minGymnasticsVille PodcastColin Van Wicklen Eyes Return to Las Vegas for Winter CupColin Van Wicklen competed in his season opener Saturday at the Houston National Invitational. Van Wicklen won titles on the floor, high bar, and took second in the all-around. Midknight Robin and Colin talk about expectations for Winter Cup, China Japan co-training camp, and gymnasts in contention for the College Gymnastics Association MVP award.
2019-02-0513 minGymnasticsVille PodcastBower, Van Wicklen, Howard, Reid strike at HNIAllan Bower, Colin Van Wicklen, Trevor Howard, and Michael Reid impressive at the Houston National Invitational. Stanford, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Minnesota win big during week 5. Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons joins the show.
2019-02-0429 minGymnasticsVille PodcastChina hosts Japan, first ever gymnastics co-training camp in BeijingMembers of the Chinese and Japanese men's gymnastics teams train together in Beijing for the first time. Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons talks about the significance of the China hosting Japan and what it means for the rest of the world. Body Malone (Stanford) earns rookie of the week honors by the College Gymnastics Association. Cameron Bock (Michigan) earns NCAA gymnast of the week.
2019-01-3127 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWeek 4 Big scores, college teams are heating upFour out of the top ten college men's gymnastics teams broke the 410 mark during week 4 of action. Oklahoma, Stanford, Michigan, and Illinois are setting themselves apart from the others. Kerry Adderly and Midknight Robin give their predictions for week 5 matchups.
2019-01-2947 minGymnasticsVille PodcastPreston Baker Action Dojo, Atlanta Film MakingGymnasticsVille's Kerry Adderly interviews Action Dojo owner and stuntman, Preston Scott Baker in Atlanta. Baker talks about his transition from gymnastics into the film and entertainment industry. Preston has done it all. He has worked on live shows such as the Universal Studios Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show as a fire diver, a stunt coordinator for Dr. Danger's Daredevil All-Stars on America's Got Talent, and was a stunt double on Fox's The Passage in 2018.
2019-01-2419 minGymnasticsVille PodcastIllinois Gymnastics Finish Strong at Windy City InviteIllinois Men's gymnastics win fifth consecutive Windy City Invite. Clay Mason Stephens, Michael Paradise, and Alex Diab capture event titles for the Illini. Oklahoma cruises to a 21 point home win against Air Force and Arizona State. Genki Suzuki scored most week three points with 83. Stanford and Penn State remain undefeated after their week three wins. Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, Kerry Adderly, and Midknight Robin give predictions for Week 4 matchups: Navy @ William & Mary, Nebraska @ Penn State, Iowa @ Illinois, Michigan @ Minnesota, Ohio State @ Oklahoma.
2019-01-2253 minGymnasticsVille PodcastOklahoma Stanford Penn State Impressive in Season DebutWeek two of the 2019 college gymnastics season was in full swing this past weekend. Oklahoma, Stanford, and Penn State win big in their season debut. Sam Zakutney from Penn State posted the highest all-around score of the weekend with a 81.00 and two time national pommel horse champion Stephen Nedoroscik posted the highest event score of week two with a 15.3. Illinois wins dual meet against UIC by 54 points. UCLA's Katelyn Ohashi scores a perfect 10.0 on floor.
2019-01-1557 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUS National Team Gymnasts have not been paid this monthMidknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss USA Gymnastics National team members not receiving their stipend this month. Week two college men's gymnastics match-ups: West Point Open (Army, Penn State, Navy, Springfield), Rocky Mountain Open (Oklahoma, Ohio State, Air Force, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arizona State), Cal Benefit Cup (California vs Stanford) and Illinois vs UIC.
2019-01-1136 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWashington Open College Gymnastics Week 1 PreviewWeek one of the 2019 college gymnastics season is finally here. It all starts on Saturday January 5th in Seattle at the Washington Open with Arizona State University and NorCal United. Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly discuss the matchups and give their predictions. Week two, the Rocky Mountain Open hosted by the Air Force on January 12th will feature four top ten teams which includes Oklahoma, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Nebraska. On December 31, 2018 a UIC Gymnastics petition was created on Change.org in an effort to save the gymnastics men's and women's from being cut at this season end. FIG...
2019-01-0350 minGymnasticsVille PodcastChristmas City Classic, Coaches speak about JO seasonMidknight Robin interviews Ace Gymnastics head coach Mike Acevedo, director of the men's Christmas City Classic in Bethlehem, Pa. Maryland State Director from Sportsplex, Bob Lundy talks about coaching Junior National Team member Khoi Young. Ryan Terrill, Centre Elite Gymnastics head coach, shares his experience competing at Texas High School State Championships. Jeff Zack gives his outlook after judging the Christmas City Classic.
2018-12-1726 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRise of USOC Kanji OyamaMidknight Robin and Kerry Adderly welcomes to the show Kanji Oyama from the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Oyama capped off this years season with a gold medal performance at the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. They discuss the college gymnastics coaches preseason poll, is it a big deal that Yul Moldauer did not compete in the Oklahoma intrasquad,Penn State men's gymnastics, and the outlook of the men's junior national team.
2018-12-1248 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSean Melton, College Gymnastics RivalriesMidknight Robin host today show with Nissen-Emery award winner Sean Melton from Ohio State Gymnastics. Is the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry in gymnastics as big as football. Key gymnasts to lookout for the OSU men's gymnastics team. Thoughts on Team USA men's performance at world championships. Top 5 preseason NCAA men teams.
2018-11-3024 minGymnasticsVille PodcastBackflip Debates, Abdullah-Simmons, Adderly, TrobaughMidknight Robin hosts the Backflip Debates with Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, Kerry Adderly, and Cody Trobaugh. Buy or Sell: As of now, Sam Mikulak a five-time national champion is more decorated then five-time national champion Blaine Wilson. Hypothetically, Your at Team Finals at a major competition, you can pick any gymnast from any era, who would you pick and why? Buy or Sell: Justin Spring is the best coach in the Big Ten? As look onto the 2019 World Championships: Who do you feel should get the nod as Team USA men's head coach? What's Harder? At the end of a routine, t...
2018-11-2935 minGymnasticsVille PodcastGymnastics Game What's The Harder Skill?Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly play the gymnastics game What's The Harder Skill. Who has the best dunk this year for NBA acro dunking. What does it take to have a successful audition. Michael Reid performs exhibition in Jamaica. Ohio State men's gymnastics signs Justin Ah Chow. UIC needs to raise 25.2 million by March 2019 to save their program. What new rule show be added by International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) that will increase viewership and fans with the sport.
2018-11-2646 minGymnasticsVille PodcastThanksgiving Special, Colin Van WicklenMidknight Robin and 2018 World Team Member Colin Van Wicklen talks about Team USA's performance and Simone Biles. Marvin Kimble and Trevor Howard set to compete at the 2018 Turnier de Meister World Cup in Cottbus, Germany. Van Wicklen talks about moving back to Norman, Oklahoma to train under head coach Mark Williams and Team USA members Yul Moldauer, Allan Bower, and Genki Suzuki. December 1st Van Wicklen heads to Berlin to compete in the team finals for the Bundeslga League.
2018-11-2225 minGymnasticsVille PodcastJustin James, Kingwood High School Gymnastics Texas ContendersMidknight Robin and Justin James talk about the Texas high school gymnastics season. Which teams to lookout for on the men's and women's side. Thoughts on World Championships and Team USA's performance on the men's and women's team. UIC gymnastics programs need to raise 25.2 million by March to save their program.
2018-11-2131 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUSA Tumbling and Trampoline Shine at World ChampionshipsMidknight Robin and Jeffrey T. Brown discuss the Tumbling and Trampoline World Championships and World Age Group Championships. Ruben Padilla of Oakley, won the men's double mini-trampoline silver medal and Kristle Lowell of Orland Park, Illinois captured the women's double mini-trampoline bronze medal at the 2018 World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships. Team USA athletes won a total of nine medals at the Trampoline & Tumbling World Age Group Competition.
2018-11-1932 minGymnasticsVille PodcastStanford, Ohio State Big Winners on National Signing DayMidknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons debate what teams are the big winners during national signing day. Marvin Kimble preparing to leave for the Cottbus Cup. UIC men's gymnastics team captain James Marden speaks to University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Daniel Ribeiro, College Gymnastics Association Vice President writes letter to the community and provides update on committee positions.
2018-11-1636 minGymnasticsVille PodcastColin Van Wicklen Returns to OklahomaTeam USA world team member Colin Van Wicklen moves back to Oklahoma to train with Yul Moldauer and Allan Bower. Minnesota men's gymnastics releases 2019 competition schedule. On national signing day Pac Rim Championships gold medalist Lazarus Barnhill and Jack Freeman sign with Oklahoma. Midknight Robin interviews Canadian national team member from Cal Berkeley Aaron Mah.
2018-11-1524 minGymnasticsVille PodcastBrandon Briones, Riley Loos Commit to Stanford GymnasticsMidknight Robin talks about the impact of Brandon Briones and Riley Loos committing to Stanford Gymnastics. Oklahoma men's gymnastics releases 2019 season schedule. Robin interviews Iowa team captain Jake Brodarzon and they discuss outlook on upcoming season.
2018-11-1422 minGymnasticsVille PodcastNational Signing Day is ApproachingMidknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons talks about the top college recruits Brandon Briones and Riley Loos. Is Simone Biles the most dominate gymnast of all-time. How would you rate the Team USA men's performance at World Championships. Kerry Adderly interviews Salvador Live the world's most dynamic speed painter.
2018-11-0835 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWill Stacey Ervin be the NXT WWE StarMidkight Robin and Kerry Adderly debate about Stacey Ervin and if he will be the next big star for WWE. Will we ever see a gymnast like Simone Biles again. What will it take for the Team USA men to get on the podium at next years world championships. Mitch Mandozzi talks about upcoming gymnastics season.
2018-11-0636 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSimone Biles Makes History at World ChampionshipsSimone Biles capped a remarkable 2018 world gymnastics championships by claiming gold team, all-around, floor exercise, vault, silver on bars, and bronze on balance beam during event finals on Saturday, giving her six medals for the meet and 20 over all in world championships, tied with Svetlana Khorkina of Russia for the most by a female gymnast. Sam Mikulak wins bronze medal on high bar. Midknight Robin interviews JD Reive Head Coach for the University of Iowa men's gymnastics team.
2018-11-0430 minGymnasticsVille PodcastChina Captures Gold at Gymnastics World ChampionshipsChina edges Russia for team gold at gymnastics worlds. Their total of 256.634 was just ahead of Russia's 256.585. Japan placed third and Team USA men finished fourth. Cal Berkeley men's gymnastics head coach J.T. Okada talks about upcoming college gymnastics season.
2018-10-3024 minGymnasticsVille PodcastStanford gymnasts Modi, Sheppard set for World ChampionshipsMidknight Robin interviews members of the Stanford Gymnastics team about World Championships and the upcoming NCAA season. Head coach Thom Glielmi, Akash Modi, Ryan Sheppard, Jacob Barrus, Grant Breckenridge, and David Jessen.
2018-10-2230 minGymnasticsVille PodcastYul Moldauer, Allan Bower Ready for World ChampionshipsMidknight Robin interview members of the Team USA World Championships squad, Yul Moldauer and Allan Bower. 2016 Olympian Chris Brooks, Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, Hunter Justus, and Reese Rickett weight in on the World Championships debate. The competition will be held between October 25 – November 3, 2018, at the Aspire Academy Dome in Doha, Qatar.
2018-10-1324 minGymnasticsVille PodcastNebraska Gymnastics has the Versatility to ContendMidknight Robin interview members of the University of Nebraska gymnastics team. Head coach Chuck Chmelka, Anton Stephenson, Griffin Kehler, Jake Bonnay, and Kyle King. Nebraska finished first as a team on floor last season at NCAA finals. Team captain Anton Stephenson won the vault title at Big Ten's and U.S. Championships. This past summer Jake Bonnay competed at the Canadian Championships and earned a spot on the national team. At the 2018 NCAA Championships, Griffin Kehler captured a All-American honors on floor and is planning to debut new skills this upcoming season. Kyle King looks to continue...
2018-10-1126 minGymnasticsVille PodcastMinnesota Gophers Preseason in Full SwingMidknight Robin and Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons interview members of the University of Minnesota men's gymnastics team. Head coach Mike Burns, Shane Wickus, Justin Karstadt, and Vitali Kan.
2018-10-0525 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUIC Gymnastics Embrace Role as UnderdogsTaqiy Abdullah-Simmons hosts today's show and interviews members of the University of Illinois at Chicago men's gymnastics team. James Marden, Wes Diveney, Satchel Hudson, and Asad Jooma.
2018-10-0418 minGymnasticsVille PodcastBig Ten Champs Illinois Gymnastics Preseason TrainingMidknight Robin hosts today's show and interviews members of the University of Illinois gymnastics team. Alex Diab (2018 NCAA Rings Champion), Ross Thompson, Johnny Jacobson, and Tyson Bull (Australian National Team).
2018-10-0227 minGymnasticsVille PodcastCharley Nelson, University of Illinois at Chicago LiferMidknight Robin hosts today's show with University of Illinois at Chicago men's gymnastics head coach Charley Nelson, and analyst Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons. Nelson gives his thoughts on the announcement that UIC will be dropping gymnastics at the end of the 2018-19 season and what can be done to flip the decision to save their gymnastics programs.
2018-09-2828 minGymnasticsVille PodcastThe Justin Spring Sit DownMidknight Robin hosts today's show with University of Illinois-Champaign men's gymnastics head coach Justin Spring, and analyst Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons. Spring talks about Team USA bronze medal performance at the 2008 Olympic Games, expectations for the upcoming season, and Region 7 Gymnastics.
2018-09-2133 minGymnasticsVille PodcastTeam USA Back Home from Pan American ChampionshipsMidknight Robin hosts today's show with members of the gold medal winning USA Men's gymnastics team from the 2018 Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. Head coach Taqiy Abdullah-Simmons, Genki Suzuki (Oklahoma), Spencer Goodell (Oklahoma).
2018-09-1919 minGymnasticsVille PodcastRegion 3 Men's Gymnastics Preseason Training in Full SwingMidknight Robin visits the 2018 Region 3 men's gymnastics optional clinic in Norman at the Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center. Robin interviews Region 3 director Jerit Pogue, two-time World Team member Todd Thornton, three-time national champion Jamie Henderson, 2018 U.S. Championships judge Zach Gagnon, and Jordan Lopez.
2018-09-1826 minGymnasticsVille PodcastUS Men Strike Gold at 2018 Pan American ChampionshipsMidknight Robin hosts today's show with Kerry Adderly. The US men's gymnastics team wins the 2018 Pan American Championships gold medal in Lima, Peru with a final score of 246.000. Rounding out the top three teams, Columbia (243.999) and Brazil (243.301).
2018-09-1738 minGymnasticsVille PodcastIs Sam Mikulak, Yul Moldauer a True RivalryOver the last few years there has been a lot of talk in the gymnastics world about the new rivalry with Sam Mikulak and Yul Moldauer. However, Mikulak has five U.S. all-around titles and Moldauer has one. The 2018 Pan American Championships kicks off today in Lima, Peru with the men's gymnastics team preliminaries. Top eight teams qualify to team finals.
2018-09-1426 minGymnasticsVille PodcastSleeper Team, Watch Out for the Canadian men at Pan American Gymnastics ChampionshipsMidknight Robin hosts today's show with Kerry Adderly. Is the Canadian men's team good enough to get a top three placement at Pan American Championships. Auburn gymnastics add former Alabama associate head coach to their staff.
2018-09-1326 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWill NCAA Women's Gymnastics Programs Produce more National Team MembersMidknight Robin hosts today's show with Kerry Adderly. NCAA gymnasts Jade Carey and Trinity Thomas are set to compete at the Pan American Championships this weekend. Will there be more women college gymnasts competing for Team USA in the future.
2018-09-1228 min
GymnasticsVille PodcastOlympic Gold Medalist Tim Daggett Talks about UIC Dropping GymnasticsMidknight 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 of Illinois at Chicago gymnastics team and what it will take to save their program.
2018-09-1116 minGymnasticsVille PodcastTaqiy Set for Head Coaching Debut at Pan American ChampionshipsMidknight 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.
2018-09-1034 minGymnasticsVille PodcastJoey Bartman’s Cirque Dunk Crew Flying HighKerry 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.
2018-09-0911 minGymnasticsVille PodcastKanji Oyama Ready for Pan American ChampionshipsMidknight 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.
2018-09-0819 minGymnasticsVille PodcastWorst Job in sports, USA Gymnastics CEOMidknight 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.
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