Welcome to Behind the Scenes! Every Friday, Club Gym Nerd members join us live for our unfiltered Q&A, breaking gymnastics news, behind-the-scenes stories, hot takes, and all the conversations that don't fit into the main show. This public episode is just a preview—the full conversation continues after 37:07 with our extended discussion, listener questions, NCAA rule changes, Asian Championships, the new GymCastic Roster Lab with special guest, Scott Bregman (Spencer is on vacation).

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Katelyn Ohashi Is Back!

01:18 Why This Comeback Is Such a Big Deal

03:00 How Katelyn Ohashi Changed Gymnastics Coverage Forever

05:29 The Biggest Challenge Facing Her Return

08:01 Why Veteran Gymnasts Have an Advantage

10:35 Do Specialists Still Have a Chance?

13:06 Pan Am Dengue Fever & Why Team Depth Matters

13:55 Should NCAA Stars Represent Other Countries?

17:24 Can Ohashi (or Riley McCusker) Make Team USA?

19:42 NEW! GymCastic Roster Lab Preview

23:24 USA Championships Preview

26:12 Is FlipNow Worth It?

28:05 What Happened to USA Gymnastics Live Scores?

37:07 Behind the Scenes Continues for Club Gym Nerd Members

NCAA's New Five-Year Eligibility Rule Explained
How the Rule Changes Recruiting & Scholarships
Will Fifth-Year Athletes Change College Gymnastics?
Asian Championships & New World Qualifiers
Home HPV Tests & Skipping Pap Smear a Cautionary Tale
Fact Check: Riley McCusker & NCAA Bars Title
Simone vs. Rebeca Vault Debate
Are Back Walkovers Actually Bad for Your Back?
Which NCAA & Elite Stars Could Return?
More NCAA Comeback Predictions
Listener Questions
Disclosure Day Movie Debate

WATCH

Jade Carey and Ohashi at American Classic in Minnesota on USAG's FlipTv
Rhythmic, Tumbling, Trampoline and Acro Championships (USA Gymnastics Championships) in Tulsa on USAG YouTube

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