People think Men’s gymnastics has been quiet… but the 2025 World Championships just changed that.

Brody and Donnell brought home medals, Patty and Kameron showed up and showed out, and there’s been plenty of talk about the Winkler move on high bar.Listen along as Marsh breaks down how the men’s team did this weekend, what helped them get as far as they did, and how we left with two world champs.We’re breaking it all down on Podnastics: The CHALK SHOW.

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This week on PODNASTICS we welcome the one and only Fabian Hambuechen — Olympic gold medalist, 4x Olympian, and German gymnastics legend.

From his grind through four Olympic Games to his fight for gold, Fabian opens up about what it truly took to become one of the greatest to ever do it. We also dive into his time competing on Dancing with the Stars, teaming up with POWER MONKEY FITNESS and how his mindset continues to inspire athletes worldwide. 

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What do you do when your college team gets cut, you make it to the Olympics, and you’re still left asking, what’s next?

Shane Wiskus joins us on PODNASTICS today to share his gymnastics journey — from competing with the Minnesota Gophers, to experiencing the gymnastics program getting cut and fighting to keep it! He opens up about the challenges of competing in Tokyo, the crossroads that left him questioning what came next, and his decision to keep pushing forward with his sights set on 2028. find out the full story on todays episode!

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Today we welcome Olympian and Power Monkey Fitness owner Dave Durante to the podcast.

A well-known figure in both the gymnastics community and the CrossFit space, Dave brings a wealth of experience and insight. In this episode, we dive into his journey through gymnastics, his time competing at Stanford, his perspective on the current state of men’s collegiate gymnastics, and the evolution of the sport. We also get into the story behind Power Monkey Fitness Camp—his world-class training camp hosted twice a year in Crossville, Tennessee.

Whether you’re a gymnast, a CrossFitter, or just someone who loves hearing stories of resilience and growth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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At just 16 years old, Carly Patterson made history at the 2004 Athens Olympics, becoming the first American woman in 20 years to win the all-around gold! Her victory helped spark a new era of U.S. women’s gymnastics and made her a household name in the gymnastics world! 

Now, Carly joins us on PODNASTICS to share her journey — from her early beginnings, to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad meet, to standing on top of the Olympic podium, and how she continues to inspire young gymnasts everywhere.

This is one of our favorite episodes yet — we’re so excited for you to get to know Carly if you haven’t somehow heard these stories!

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The infinity stones are complete! On today’s episode, we sit down with Kristina Shchennikova to officially cap off the Shchennikova sisters on the podcast!

Kristina opens up about growing up in a gymnastics family, carving her own path, and finding inspiration from her talented sisters. Plus… we try to figure out where Boise is!

Tune in now — you don’t want to miss this one!

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On today’s episode, get ready to meet Polina Shchennikova whose unique gymnastics story led to being one of our favorite interviews.

From growing up in the gym with her family as both coaches and teammates,

to facing the tough reality of a medical retirement,

Polina shares how her love for the sport never faded—

in fact, it led her to open a gym of her own PAK GYMNASTICS!

We loved getting to know Polina, and we know you will too.

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On today’s episode of PODNASTICS

We’re joined by Evan Manivong to talk all things Illinois gymnastics—from the highs and the wins to the lessons learned through better team communication.

Plus, we dive into that viral vault moment that had everyone talking.

ALL THIS AND MORE!

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This week, we welcome GymACT GOAT and All-American gymnast "WET WILLIE" William Pearce to the show! Will represents the Bay Area Bandits as both an athlete and a coach—all while balancing a full-time job.

He dives into the history of GymACT, his journey through the sport, and what being part of this community has brought to his life. creating the signature WET WILLIE SKILL! From training to mentoring to managing it all, Will gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to live and breathe gymnastics at every level.

Like Will’s story and want to support his GymACT team?

Head to www.bayareagymact.com to contribute and help keep this incredible program going strong!

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On today’s Side Quest convo on The Chalk Show:

The PODNASTICS guys and Intern Connor dive into gymnastics mindset—from the POV of club gymnasts, coaches, and college athletes.

Are these guys even qualified to talk about this? Tune in and find out.

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This week on the PODNASTICS!

Join Jakob and Marsh as they sit down with Bama All-American gymnast Chloe Lacoursiere to talk about her journey to the top, the unexpected catchphrase she’s known for, her obsession with Hamilton, and real advice for gymnasts facing mental blocks and how to get over them!

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On this very special PODNASTIC'S The Chalk Show, Jakob and Marsh are joined by Connor VanBocxlaer, Evan Sikra, and Matt Brown to dive into a hot topic:

What’s the best gymnastics event to train?

They’re ranking events from the most fun to the most frustrating—don’t miss it!

Tune in today!

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IT’S ABOUT TO GET FUZZY!

Fuzzy Benas hops on the pod this week to talk about his gymnastics journey—being a national team member, getting sent out on assignments, traveling the world to compete, his time with the Oklahoma team, and most importantly, how a movie moment from 2019 almost made him cry in the theater.

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 All the way from South Africa (but currently in Nebraska) — Luke James joins us on the pod today!

From training gymnastics across the globe — South Africa to Japan and everywhere in between — Luke’s journey is nothing short of epic. We dive into his experiences, lessons learned, and of course… who his favorite Ninja Turtle is.

Don’t miss this one.

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Welcome to The Chalk Show where Podnastics takes on gymnastics topics!

What is GymACT, and how did it help Iowa Men’s Gymnastics survive?

When the Iowa Men’s Gymnastics NCAA program was cut, GymACT stepped in to give these athletes a way to keep competing at the collegiate level. GymACT provides a structure for men’s gymnastics teams to operate independently, allowing programs like Iowa’s to continue without NCAA funding.

Iowa team members Gabe and Connor joined us on PODNASTICS: CHALK SHOW to break down how GymACT works, what it means for the future of men’s gymnastics, and why this model could be the key to keeping the sport alive.

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This week, Jake and Marsh sit down with Kiya Johnson, former LSU gymnast, to talk about her journey—from trying out elite gymnastics to landing at her dream school, competing at the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship, and helping LSU secure their first-ever national title! Now, she’s taking on a new role at ESPN, and we’re diving into it all- and some Disney princess side banter!

Tune in and get to know Kiya!

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