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The Cheer Mom PodcastLet's Talk Flex Divisions and Varsity, with Jason LarkinsKristen talks with Jason Larkins, host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast and author of Upside Down and Back Again, a Parent's Guide to All Star Cheerleading. They discuss the benefits of the new "Flex" divisions and how Varsity pushes the sport of cheer to be better.
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2025-09-2354 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesShould Cheer Gym Owners Unfollow Families After They Leave?Do unfollows on social media really mean drama in the cheer world? Or is it just self-care in disguise? When a cheer gym unfollows a family online, is it a petty move… or a healthy boundary? In this candid, laugh-filled episode, Jason Larkins sits down with Kristen Wheeler (aka “K-Dub” of the Cheer Mom Blog and Podcast) to dive deep into the emotional maze of social media, gym loyalty, and assumptions in the competitive cheer world. Whether you're a coach, a parent, or a cheerleader yourself, these are questions you've likely faced—or will soon.
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2025-09-1055 minThe Cheer Mom PodcastIncluding Boys, Gym Values, and Should Crossovers Be Illegal?Join Kristen, Dan Cotton (Cheer Biz Podcast) and Jason Larkins (Let's Talk Cheer Podcast), as they record and answer questions in front of a live audience.
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2025-04-0449 minThe Cheer Mom PodcastQ&A With THREE Cheer Podcasters - Pt 1I am joined by Jason Larkins, host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast, and Dan Cotton, host of The Cheer Biz Podcast, and we answer your questions from our own perspectives. Listen to Dan's Podcast Listen to Jason's Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-03-1530 minThe Cheer Mom PodcastAthlete Dynamics at Practice, with Jason LarkinsI'm giving Jason Larkins some scenarios you might find between athletes at practice. What happens when athletes are bossing each other around? What about when an athlete isn't trying hard enough or pulling their weight? How does a coach deal with that, and how should parents approach it? Jason is an All Star Cheer director and the host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast. If you haven't checked out Let's Talk Cheer, you definitely should! Listen to Let's Talk Cheer Register for my FREE workshop for Team Moms! https://th...
2023-10-1951 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesIs Your Cheer Team Improving? How to Assess Weekly Progress for Consistent GrowthIn this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason answers the Question of the Week, "How do you assess your team's program from week to week?" If you enjoy this, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.
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2023-08-0610 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesHow to Handle Power Struggles Between Co-Coaches in Allstar CheerIn this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason and Kristen discuss co-coaches not getting along and how to resolve the issue. If you enjoy this, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.
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2023-08-0511 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesFor Cheer Parents: How to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Allstar Cheer Choreography SeasonIn this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason answers and Kristen talk about the struggle parents go through during choreography. If you enjoy this, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.
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2023-08-0423 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesTracking Progress: How Allstar Cheer Coaches Can Effectively Measure Weekly ImprovementsIn this episode, Jason Larkins has on Kristen Wheeler aka Cheer Mom Blog of TikTok/Instagram as a guest co-host stepping in for B-Moore. They talk about why choreography is such a hard part of the season for a lot of parents. They also dive into the Coaches' Comment about how to manage co-coaches who can't seem to work as a unit, and then they end on the Question of the Week about how coaches assess their team's progress from week to wee. If you're new, thank you for joining, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss...
2023-08-011h 05The Cheer Mom PodcastHear me cohost on Let's Talk Cheer with Jason LarkinsThis week I am replaying a conversation that I had with Jason Larkins on the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, so I thought it'd be fun to play that on this podcast. If you don't already listen to Let's Talk Cheer. Jason does a great job. He has some phenomenal guests on his podcast, and he really knows what he's talking about. We recorded this a while back, but this is such a timely episode for tryouts. We talk about how Jason does team placements at his gym, and what we believe "trust the process" really means.
2023-05-1959 minThe Cheer Mom PodcastThe All Star Cheer World from a Director's PerspectiveEver wondered what cheer directors are thinking when it comes to communication and extra practices? How are cheer coaches and directors handling the news about the allegations happening in cheer right now? Jason Larkins is the All Star Cheer Director of American Cheer in Bakersfield, California. Jason has some thoughts about communication between directors and parents, and last minute cheer practices. YOU GUYS...We made the top 100 podcasts in sports! Please subscribe, share, and keep the reviews coming! SHOW NOTES: SPONSORS: PRODIGYCHEERAPPAREL.COM THECHEERCOLLECTION.COM
2022-10-1149 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesStaying or Moving On? Kristen Wheeler on Trusting the Process and Knowing When You Should Switch GymsJason Larkins has on Kristen Wheeler aka Cheer Mom Blog of TikTok as a guest co-host stepping in for B-Moore. We get to know Kristen a little bit, how and why she started her blog and social media channels. They also talk about trusting the process, when to do it, and when it might be time to move on. Kristen has a great topic for what's poppin with the parents, something that we're sure you will enjoy. If you're new, thank you for joining, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any future episodes.
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