GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 7 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more.

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Week 7 Lineups lock at noon on Wednesday, February 11 at 2:45pm PT

00:00 Intro
00:35:08 Roster Bargains
00:58:23 Roster Bargains - All-Around
03:22 Roster Bargains - Vault
04:59 Roster Bargains - Bars
07:17 Roster Bargains - Beam
09:17 GymCastic Updates
12:31 Roster Bargains - Floor
16:37 League Leaders
17:14 10.0 Deals
17:46 League Stats
 
This Week's College & Cocktails: February 13 after Oklahoma @ Florida (ESPN2).
Join us at 6:00pm PT

Iowa State just cancelled the rest of its season!? We discuss the implications of this. Plus our interview with former Oregon State gymnast, Risa Perez on her college career, her switch from ASU (where the coach would be fired soon after) to Oregon State, and her TikTok about her college experience that gained lots of attention. 
HEADLINES
Iowa State announced it's cancelling the rest of the season. WHAT!? Listen to our discussion on College and Cocktails ''It became apparent we do not have enough student-athletes available to safely compete,'' Iowa State Senior Associate Athletics Director, Shamaree Brown said in a statement 

College & Mocktails with special guest, Cal gymnast and World medalist, Ondine Achampong: Cal @ Clemson
INTERVIEW: RISA PEREZ
If there were one word to describe Risa Perez's gymnastics, it would probably be energy. From her spunky floor choreography and unique beam elements (hello there, front aerial to one-armed back handspring!) to her ability to engage and interact with the crowd, her gymnastics stood out. Perez began her collegiate career at Arizona State before transferring to Oregon State for her junior year in 2014. The 2016 Pac-12 beam champion hit 102 out of 110 total routines throughout her collegiate career. Perez qualified as an individual to the 2015 and 2016 NCAA Championships. Today we talk about her career, her move from ASU to Oregon State and the TikTok about her college experience that got lots of attention. References:
Her badass beam save that is framed in our greatest beam saves of all time gallery
Rene Lyst fired from Arizona State University
The Balance Beam Situation's ASU Risa recap
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 – Cold open: Cortisone shot + "that's not a coach's decision"
00:00:29 – Intro: Iowa State cancels the rest of the season
00:02:38 – How does a team compete with no lineup? (ASU suspension flashback)
00:04:30 – Iowa State statement: "not enough student-athletes to safely compete"
00:04:58 – Alumni demand answers + rumors swirl
00:06:23 – Updates: American Cup ticket giveaway
00:06:42 – Merch drop: Team Bronze tee
00:07:07 – College & Cocktails plug: Oklahoma at Florida watch party
00:07:28 – Interview begins: Risa Perez (ASU → Oregon State)
00:08:34 – The TikTok that blew up: 'college gym' reality check
00:13:32 – Locker room culture + boundaries (why this matters)
00:15:28 – Message boards + rumor mill as a weapon
00:15:56 – Rene Lyst era: name placards, power plays, intimidation
00:29:25 – Puberty, periods, and what nobody warns gymnasts about
00:31:43 – Crippling cramps, hormones, and C-section recovery talk
00:32:41 – Hip dysplasia: pain you normalize until you can't
00:38:07 – The 'party' accusation read aloud (WTF moment)
00:41:51 – Team meeting confrontation + medical privacy
00:43:04 – 'Canary in the coal mine': how programs spiral
00:48:10 – Food/weight control + "you can't" rules
00:52:31 – College Mocktails teaser: Ondine Achampong on Cal vs Clemson
00:56:01 – Get more: Club Gym Nerd bonus + where to find everything
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Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 6 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more.

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Week 6 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 6 at 2:45pm PT
00:00 Intro 
0:36:16 Roster Bargains
01:01 Roster Bargains - All-Around
02:32 Roster Bargains - Vault
03:53 Roster Bargains - Bars
06:14 Roster Bargains - Beam
07:45 GymCastic Updates
08:52 Roster Bargains - Floor
11:27 League Leaders
12:08 10.0 Deals
12:36 League Stats

This Week's College & Cocktails: February 07 after Cal @ Clemson (ACCN).
Join us at 5:00pm PT

Will Jordan Chiles get her Olympic bronze medal back? The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has sent the Paris floor final dispute back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport — we read the legal tea leaves because the details matter.
In this episode, we break down exactly what went wrong in Paris, why the Swiss court ruled the way it did, and what clues in the decision suggest about what could happen next. We also explain how FIG quietly rewrote the inquiry rules after the Olympics, what those changes fix (and what they don't), and whether this strengthens Jordan's case.
Plus:
• American Cup mixed team roster reaction
• What really happened with the floor final inquiries
• Why CAS lost jurisdiction under the new FIG rules
• Updates on College & Cocktails, fantasy, live shows, and Club Gym Nerd
• NCAA rankings shakeups, 10s, and Week 5 controversies
• Gymternet news, Olympic payments, LA 2028 qualification changes
• And an important update involving Al Fong and SafeSport
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Swiss Court Sends Jordan Chiles Bronze Case Back to CAS
05:40 – Recap of the Paris Floor Final debacle (Full Breakdown)
15:10 – CAS Decision: Why Romania Won and Jordan Lost the Bronze
22:40 – Swiss Supreme Court Ruling: What the Judges Really Said
30:05 – Will Jordan Chiles Get Her Medal Back? Reading the Legal Tea Leaves
35:10 – FIG Quietly Rewrites the Inquiry Rules After Paris
41:20 – What Could Still Go Wrong With the New Inquiry System
43:00 – Al Fong Update: SafeSport Suspension, USAG Response, What It Means
52:10 – NCAA Rankings Shakeups & Week 5 Takeaways
01:06:20 – Gymternet News: IOC Rules, Athlete Pay, LA 2028 Qualification Changes
01:20:40 – American Cup Roster, Andrade Flag Honor 
01:26:40 – College & Cocktails, Fantasy, Live Shows & Outro

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 5 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more.

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Week 5 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, January 29 at 02:45pm PT

00:00 Intro
00:36:01 Roster Bargains
00:59:26 Roster Bargains - All-Around
03:05 Roster Bargains - Vault
05:27 Roster Bargains - Bars
07:37 Roster Bargains - Beam
09:05 GymCastic Updates
10:51 Roster Bargains - Floor
12:30 League Leaders
13:45 10.0 Deals
14:09 League Stats
14:45 Byes & Injuries

This Week's College & Cocktails: January 30 after Arkansas @ Florida (ESPN2). Join us at 6:00pm PT