This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the #GymnastAlliance movement, the postponement of fall sports in the Big 10 and Pac-12 and how that impacts gymnastics, the retirement of long-time LSU Head Coach, D-D Breaux, and analyze #10 Minnesota in the "Meet of the Week", Minnesota vs Nebraska. Then, Minnesota standout gymnast and Honda Sports Award Finalist, Lexy Ramler, joins in to discuss her quick transition to college gymnastics, the culture at Minnesota, how the team is staying connected in the current situation, and how she's preparing for next season even with the uncertainty surrounding it. 

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Chalk Talk: Minnesota and Lexy Ramler

This week on Chalk Talk, McKenna and Taylor are discussing some various news and notes from around the elite and NCAA gymnastics worlds. Then, they're giving you an analysis of the #9 team in the nation, Cal, in the "meet of the week" Cal vs Stanford. Standout Cal gymnast, Kyana George, then joins in on the discussion to elaborate on her gymnastics style, the difficult endings to Cal's past 2 seasons, the current mentality of the team training during the pandemic, and expectations for next season. Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Cal with Kyana George

This week, McKenna and Taylor are diving deep into a thorough discussion and analysis about the Netflix documentary, Athlete A. Director, Jon Shenk, also joins in on the discussion to tell more about the production process, conducting such difficult interviews with the athletes, his stance on the systemic problems within USAG, and how change continues from here. Don't miss it.

Chalk Talk: Athlete A with Jon Shenk

This week, McKenna and Taylor are breaking down some of the latest college and elite gymnastics news you need to know! They're talking the interesting NCAA coaching staff additions, Lynnzee Brown's Olympics hopes, and break down Shawn Johnson's heartfelt YouTube video addressing her emotional and physical struggles after her gymnastics success. Then, they recap the Alabama Crimson Tide in the "Meet of the Week", Alabama vs Missouri. Plus, former US National Team Member and Alabama gymnastics alum, Maddie Desch, joins to share some of her emotional aftermath from her elite career, her overall thoughts on her college career, the Alabama gymnastics program, landscape of NCAA gymnastics, and advice to young gymnasts dealing with the pressures of the sport. 

Chalk Talk: Gettin' Real, Alabama Recap, and Maddie Desch

On this episode of Chalk Talk, McKenna and Taylor give a thorough analysis on this past season's Denver team and are joined by standout Denver gymnast, Maddie Karr, to reflect on her college career and the steady rise of Denver's gymnastics program. Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Denver and Maddie Karr

This week, McKenna and Taylor are discussing the cancellation of all 2020 premier events, the Maggie Haney and Laurie Hernandez statements following Haney's suspension, and give analysis on this past season's LSU team in the "Meet of the Week", LSU vs Arkansas. Then, 2-time Olympian for Great Britain and LSU gymnastics alum, Ruby Harrold, joins in to discuss her move to Baton Rouge, her adjustment to college gymnastics just weeks after competing in the Olympics, the abrupt end to her college career, how her skills had to be adjusted in college competition, and what's next for her! Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: LSU and Ruby Harrold

This week, McKenna and Taylor discuss the new D1 gymnastics program at Long Island University and their new coach, Randy Lane; the Maggie Haney suspension decision from USAG, Laurie Hernandez's statement, and recap #5 Michigan in the "Meet of the Week", New Hampshire vs Michigan. Then, Michigan Head Coach, Bev Plocki, joins in to look back on the development of the program in her 31 seasons as head coach, the evolution of NCAA gymnastics, her thoughts on this past season's team, and expectations for next year. 

Chalk Talk: Michigan Recap and Bev Plocki

This week, McKenna and Taylor break down the SEC Gymnastics awards as well as the AAI Award finalists and winner, break down Utah in the "Meet of the Week", Utah vs UCLA. Then, Utah Gymnastics Head Coach, Tom Farden, joins to discuss his transition from Co-Head Coach, the difficult announcement to his athletes about the season shut down, analysis on each of their events this season, a preview of next season's team, and his time coaching MyKayla Skinner. Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Utah Recap and Tom Farden

This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the Honda Award winner, more decisions regarding the Tokyo Olympics, and give their recap on UCLA from the Meet of the Week, Utah vs UCLA. Then, 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion, Carly Patterson Caldwell, joins in to discuss her journey through gymnastics, the transition to life after, her input on the Olympics postponement, advice for gymnasts handling that adversity, and reflects on favorite memories from the 2004 games. Don't miss it! 

Chalk Talk: UCLA Recap and Carly Patterson

This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the NCAA's decision to not extend eligibility to winter athletes, the Honda Award finalists, and talk all about the Florida Gators in the "meet of the week", Florida vs Penn State. Then, Florida and elite gymnast, Trinity Thomas, joins in to talk about her perspective on both the NCAA season cancellation and the Olympics postponement, her plan for the next year, her decision to go to Florida, how she maintains both elite and college gymnastics skills sets, and what she's thinking about vying for Tokyo 2021. Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Florida Recap and Trinity Thomas

This week, Taylor and McKenna talk about the official date announcement for the Tokyo Olympics, Chellsie Memmel's (possible) return to training, and give analysis on Oklahoma in the "Meet of the Week", Oklahoma vs Michigan. Then, University of Kentucky phenom, Mollie Korth, joins to discuss her quick transition from high school to Kentucky, her immediate impact on the program, best memories, and more! Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Oklahoma Recap and Mollie Korth

This week, McKenna and Taylor are talking about the official postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, how that impacts individual athletes, and give a new assignment for the listeners. Then, Olympic, World, and NCAA Champion, Kyla Ross, joins to discuss the abrupt end to her career, her favorite elite and college memories, transition from elite to college, her approach to each apparatus, her opinion on the news of the Olympics being postponed, and what's next for her. Don't miss it!

Chalk Talk: Kyla Ross

This week on Chalk Talk, McKenna and Taylor are chatting all about the quarantine, the end of the NCAA season, potential eligibility for athletes from this season, and updates on the Tokyo Olympics. Then, the one and only Maggie Nichols joins in to give us insight on the abrupt end of her career, obstacles she had to overcome to become one of the most successful NCAA gymnasts in history, if she would return for another year if granted eligibility, what's next for her (assuming gymnastics is over), her approach to each apparatus, and answering some listener questions! You don't want to miss this!

Chalk Talk: Maggie Nichols

This week McKenna and Taylor are talking all about the American Cup and Gymnix International results, analyzing some wins and losses in NCAA this past weekend, and talking about validity of the "perfect 10" in college gymnastics. Then, Olympian, World Champion, and now Head Coach for the Arkansas Gymbacks, Jordyn Wieber, joins the show to look back to her competition days, what she learned through her highs and lows in the sport, her difficult yet rewarding 2012 Olympics experience, transition to coaching, the growth of Arkansas's program, and how she's still trying to bring positive change to the sport. You do NOT want to miss this one!

Chalk Talk with Jordyn Wieber

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