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Sticks Aren't Contagious, But Upsets Are: Minnesota In, Utah Out

Minnesota shocks the field, Utah misses nationals, and Oklahoma reveals its final boss mode. We break down every NCAA Regional—upsets, judging drama, coaching shakeups, and the real reason sticks aren't contagious. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — tickets are limited → Get tickets here [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/] CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Are Sticks Contagious? The Data Says No 00:19 – NCAA Championship Teams Set + Fort Worth Preview 00:50 – Show Intro + Spencer Survives Regionals Weekend 01:10 – GymCastic Live Show Details + Past Guests 02:35 – BREAKING: Auburn Head Coach Out After 16 Seasons 03:38 – Who's Next? Coaching Carousel Speculation (Utah, Kentucky) 05:05 – Equipment Fail: Floor Out-of-Bounds Set Wrong 06:24 – Regionals Results: Who Advanced & Biggest Upsets 07:17 – Minnesota Stuns: Eliminates Alabama & Utah 08:21 – Stanford Survives + Arkansas Over Missouri 09:09 – Judging Controversy Returns + Oversight Debate 11:18 – Iowa State Fallout: Athletes Transfer En Masse 12:16 – Romania Abuse Investigation Stalls 12:41 – Club Gym Nerd + NCAA Bonus Content Preview 13:12 – Deep Dive Begins: Minnesota's Breakthrough Strategy 15:53 – Alabama's Vault Lineup Cost Them Nationals 18:29 – Rotation Strategy + Why Vault Hurt Utah 20:51 – Sticks vs Steps: How Landings Decided Regionals 22:53 – Celebration Chaos + Teams Party Together 24:13 – Sticker Strategy Theory (Yes, Really) 24:49 – Biggest Lesson: Stick Celebrations Causing Deductions 27:06 – Rules Myth Busted: It's NOT a 3-Second Hold 29:36 – Biggest "Almost" Upset: Clemson Nearly Advances 31:48 – Clemson's Rise + Coaching Impact 32:22 – Arkansas vs Missouri: Margins & Landings 34:10 – Most Exciting Semifinal: Ohio State Upsets Kentucky 35:07 – Beam Pressure & Clutch Performances 37:25 – Rutgers Turnaround Story 40:11 – Iowa's "Valiant Loss" + Orally Tran's 10 42:00 – What We Learned: Oklahoma Still Holding Back 44:25 – Routine Construction: Why Leaps Matter More Than Ever 46:08 – Listener Research: Sticks Are NOT Contagious 50:01 – Broadcast Review: What Worked & What Didn't 53:20 – Judging Confusion Exposed On-Air 55:08 – Production Issues: Camera Angles & Coverage Problems 56:42 – Why Regionals NEED to Be on TV 58:01 – Missing Individual Standings Coverage 01:00:21 – Regional 10.0s Breakdown + Controversies 01:02:19 – Standout Skills & Moments (Van Frayen, Beam Work) 01:03:45 – Injury Moment: Chesney Bennett Finishes Routine 01:06:21 – NCAA Rule Advantage: Injury Evaluation Period 01:10:58 – Oregon Regional: Individual Qualifiers Breakdown 01:12:39 – Arizona State Regional: Michigan State Dominates Individuals 01:15:47 – LSU Regional: Clemson, Stanford & Key Storylines 01:19:57 – Kentucky Regional: Ohio State Upset + Qualifiers 01:22:20 – NCAA Championship Predictions 01:24:45 – Final Four Debate: Florida vs Oklahoma vs Field 01:28:13 – Gymternet News: Romania, Canada, Cornell Donation UP NEXT * Listen to post-Regionals College & Cocktails with Reema [https://gymcastic.com/regionals-2026-sticks-arent-contagious-but-upsets-are-minnesota-in-utah-out/] * Behind the Scenes: Friday, April 10 at 12 pm PT SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd: J [https://gymcastic.com/club/]oin Here [https://gymcastic.com/club/] * Merch: Shop Now [https://gymcastic.com/shop/] * Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-2026-college-fantasy-league/] now open with weekly winners * Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * Podcast Tour Tickets [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/] * Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/] * The Balance Beam Situation [https://balancebeamsituation.com/]: Spencer's GIF Code of Points * Gymnastics History [https://www.gymnastics-history.com/] and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim * Resistance Resources [https://gymcastic.com/resistance-resources/]

College & Cocktails: Saturday Regional Finals 2026

Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! We'll start around 7pm PT after the Florida, Georgia, Cal, MSU Regional Final at Arizona (full schedule and links here [https://balancebeamsituation.com/2026/03/31/2026-regionals-schedule-links/]) with a very special guest, Reema Zakharia [https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/reema-zakharia/9393]! This is the weekly Q&A show, where we answer your questions live. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]). Not a member? Join here t [https://gymcastic.com/club/]o listen to the full epsiode. Log in here [https://gymcastic.com/my-account/], refresh the page [https://gymcastic.com/college-cocktails-saturday-regional-finals-2026/] and the extended player will appear below. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) — in-person and livestream tickets are limited → Get tickets here [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/] CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: College & Cocktails + Guest Rima Zachariah 02:30 – Georgia Ends 7-Year Nationals Drought 08:15 – Regionals Pressure: What It's Really Like Competing 14:00 – Nationals Qualifiers: LSU, Florida, Stanford, Georgia 18:45 – Stanford vs Clemson: Fair Result or Robbery? 24:30 – Judging Controversies & Score Inconsistencies 31:00 – Equipment Issues: Vault Height Error + Setup Problems 36:20 – Beam Wobbles, Floor Chaos & Scoring Debates 43:10 – Injury Scare: Connor's Bars Fall Explained 49:00 – Leaps, Form & "Just Do Better" NCAA Rant 55:30 – Broadcast Breakdown: Rules Analyst Controversy 01:02:00 – Rest vs Strategy: Why Stars Aren't Doing All-Around 01:07:30 – Kaliya Lincoln's Perfect 10 & NCAA Standouts 01:11:30 – Team Culture, Coaching & Mental Pressure 01:16:30 – Live Meet Experience & Fan Stories 01:20:00 – LA Olympics Ticket Drama + Pricing Shock SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd: J [https://gymcastic.com/club/]oin Here [https://gymcastic.com/club/] * Merch: Shop Now [https://gymcastic.com/shop/]

Emma Slevin & Regionals Debate Club

The judges association continues to block attempts at transparency and accountability. Florida, UCLA, Utah, LSU, Oklahoma and the rest of the NCAA field are heading into Regionals with huge questions around judging, qualification, and who can actually make nationals. We discuss the latest judging response, preview the biggest Regionals debates, and interview Ireland's Emma Slevin about NCAA, elite gymnastics, and her Olympic plans. LIVE SHOW: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL — LIMITED TICKETS) The only place to hear what's NEVER said on the podcast. Get your tickets now before it sells out: https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/ INTERVIEW Emma Slevin of Minnesota and Ireland on: - Gymnastics Ireland's pathway system - Why she chose NCAA gymnastics - Adjusting from elite to college gymnastics - Whether FIG should allow safety mats - Her future goals in NCAA and elite REGIONALS DEBATE CLUB - Is Utah in real danger of missing nationals? - Is Florida the national title favorite? - Is home advantage actually bad for LSU? - Is SEC dominance real or overhyped? - Which individuals must qualify to nationals? GYMTERNET NEWS - Rebeca Andrade plans to return in 2026 - Iowa State transfer news - All-Americans released - Fisk competed its final meet - SafeSport and abuse case updates - Simone Biles opens a restaurant at Houston airport CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open: FIG Rules and Mats Debate 00:32 Intro: Emma Slevin, Judging Response and Regionals 01:38 Judges Respond to Interview 10:49 Jesolo Highlights 14:06 Emma Slevin Interview 30:47 Live Show, Fantasy and Updates 33:30 Regionals Debate Club 35:13 Oregon State Regional: Utah in Trouble? 45:36 Arizona State Regional: Is Florida the Favorite? 56:01 LSU Regional Debate 1:08:26 Kentucky Regional Debate 1:14:39 Must-Watch Individual Qualifiers 1:20:17 Gymternet News 1:26:49 Outro Join Club Gym Nerd: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/ Fantasy and Weekly Games: https://gymcastic.com Merch: https://store.gymcastic.com/ Support the show: https://gymcastic.com/join-the-club/

Judge Breaks Silence: "There's no real accountability system"

"They're guessing." A judge reveals what's really happening behind NCAA gymnastics scoring — plus a brutal Regionals draw (UCLA, Utah & Alabama in the same bracket). LIVE SHOW – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 17) Limited tickets: Get tickets [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-ncaa-championships/] THIS EPISODE: * Conference Champions crowned * Regionals draw winners and losers * Judging controversy explained * Perfect 10 watch and Gym Slam race * Favorite Moments from College & Cocktails [https://gymcastic.com/2026/03/] CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Judges Are Guessing? Cold Open 00:00:12 – Intro: Conference Champs, Regionals & Judge Interview 01:40 – Voinea Family Back in the News 03:47 – British Championships: Becky Downie, Ruby Evans & Joe Fraser 09:48 – Conference Championships Recap: Florida on Top, Clemson Makes History 12:17 – Regionals Selection Show Reactions 15:27 – Why This Year's Regionals Draw Actually Makes Sense 18:18 – LSU Regional Drama: Clemson vs Auburn 19:39 – BTS, Club Gym Nerd & Live Show Updates 22:26 – Fantasy Update: KJ Kindler's Horse Farm Wins 23:44 – Rage-O-Meter: Backless Leos and Breast Health 25:07 – Full Regionals Draw Breakdown 28:39 – Stanford vs Michigan, CMU vs Rutgers & Regional Reactions 31:38 – Emergency Therapy Session: Who Got Screwed by the Draw 38:24 – New Rule: Teams Pick Their Starting Event 41:15 – Gymternet News: Amanda Yap, Lily Smith, Doha Cancelled, D'Amato Surgery 45:17 – Judge Jason Buttons Interview Begins 46:00 – "They Don't Know What They're Doing" 47:03 – Skill Recognition Problems at the Judges' Table 48:46 – Why Club Judges Can Talk and College Judges Can't 50:17 – Why Judges Need Replay and Slow Motion 51:11 – Why So Many Top Judges Avoid College Meets 53:09 – Accountability, Testing & Why Bad Judges Shouldn't Stay 56:18 – How Often Judging Errors Happen 57:52 – Deductions Judges Are Getting Wrong 01:00:06 – Why Routine Summaries Don't Really Explain Enough 01:05:34 – How Judges Are Evaluated and Why It's Not Working 01:07:15 – Why NCAA Judging Pay and Conditions Are a Problem 01:08:35 – Are Judges Actually Biased? 01:10:03 – Is There Any Real Data on Who the Best Judges Are? 01:11:16 – How Jason Would Fix the Entire Judging System 01:14:42 – Why Most Judges Still Love the Sport 01:16:24 – Judging Pay, Travel Time & Dry Cleaning Reality 01:20:24 – Interview Wrap-Up 01:20:47 – Perfect 10s Update: Selena, Faith Torrez & Jordan Chiles 01:22:14 – Feedback and Letters Begin 01:23:14 – Muriel Grossfeld Stories 01:24:33 – Why Stanford Looked Off at ACCs 01:26:30 – Equipment Horror Stories 01:29:13 – Iowa State's Unsafe Gym Conditions 01:33:22 – Courtney McGregor, Stuttgart & Germany's Scoring Mess 01:36:15 – Score Mystery Solved: Tonya Paulsson's Beam Fall 01:38:03 – Margarita Theater & Outro SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Club Gym Nerd: gymcastic.com/club [https://gymcastic.com/club/]

2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 11

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 12 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. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ [https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/] Week 12 Lineups lock on Friday, March 20 at 10:45am PT 00:00 Intro 00:58:22 Roster Bargains 01:16 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:26 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:50 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:40 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:53 GymCastic Updates 11:33 Roster Bargains - Floor 14:51 League Leaders 15:16 10.0 Deals 16:05 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 21 after Conference Championships. Join us at 7:00pm PT