Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics

We discuss the new routines of some crowd favourites and analyse the overall themes of this seasons choreographies. Please forgive us our dive into language fun, we hope you enjoy that as well!You can check out the routines we discuss here:Taisiia Onofriichuk - Clubs 2025Taisiia Onofriichuk - Ball 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Clubs 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Ball 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Hoop 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Hoop 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Ball 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Clubs 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Ribbon 2025If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We finally have time to talk about some of the new routines we have seen so far. If you don't agree with our opinions, please let us know, we want to hear yours! We also check out the competition schedule for the next months and dive into memories of your past dancing days. Check out the routines we talked about here (unfortunately not all routines have a separate video on youtube yet, so you might want to check out the replay of the livestreams) :Stiliana Nikolova (all 4 routines) 2025Darja Varfolomeev Ribbon 2025Darja Varfolomeev Ball 2025Margarita Kolosov Ball 2025Margarita Kolosov Hoop 2025Individual All Around Gymnastik International Schmiden 2025Group All Around Gymnastic International Schmiden 2025If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We talk about the investigation by the GEF about the manipulating of scores at the ECH 2024 by Evangelia Trikomiti as well as the news of the resignation of Irina Viner as head coach of the russian national team. Also, in regards to the new CoP there has been a change/clarification already so we won't get to see 10 backwards illusion turns in every routine.Check out the official document by the GEFhere.If you want to see Darja Varfolomeev in german television in action, clickhere.If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram@discussing.rg.podcastas well. You can also contact us underdiscussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

Joining us in our discussion about the changes in the new CoP is Samuel (@saem_rg), national judge from Italy. If you want to dive deeper into the rules of rhythmic gymnastics, make sure to check out his instagram account, where he shares great explanations and examples of judging. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

Triggered by some shocking statements of gymnasts leaving the sport, we talk about mental and physical health in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics. We also want to say a big thank you to Mimi, who invited us to her masterclass with Darja Varfolomeev in december. Check out her instagram account here. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We recap the German National League 2024 were we saw new routines and new gymnasts. There is also some gossip about Elvira Krasnobaeva's nationality change and the retirement of team Israel. Melissa Diete Instagram Dasha Bergmann Instagram "Music" by John Miles If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We discuss the wonderful gala performances shown at Euskalgym 2024 and also get quite emotional. You can check out the clips here if you want to check them out: Milena Baldassarri Gala Liliana and Laura Lewinska Gala Group Spain Gala Alba Bautista Gala Darja Varvolomeev Gala Margarita Kolosov Gala Boryana Kaleyn Gala Stiliana Nikolova Gala Darja Varfolomeev Ball new COP Teresa Gorospe Gala Or you can watch the whole Gala here: Full Euskalgym 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode, give us a 5 star review and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

***Please excuse the bad audio, we had technical issues!*** We have a guest for this episode, an expert on artistic gymnastics, Maria. We talk about the differences of our two sports and solve some mysteries of the communities. If you want to check out a great podcast in german about different gymnastic sports, listen to "Von Staub zu Gold" by the Deutscher Turnerbund If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We are back for another season of Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics! We talk about the latest news and what's to come in this podcast. Check out the routines we talk about here: Tara Dragas NEW Hoop 2024/2025 Rin Keys Hoop 2024 Rin Keys Ball 2024 Rin Keys Clubs 2024 Rin Keys Ribbon 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We enter the last episode of our first podcast-season with answering fanmail, discussing the start of a petition and talking about the group competition of the Olympic Games in Paris. Please let us know your thoughts about the Olympics in the comments! Instagram accounts to check out: @handpainted_apparatus_for_rg - Professional design for RG apparatus @shinebrightgymnastics - Educational and practical RG content @rhythmicsupremacy - Brazilian posting memes and random thoughts about rhythmic gymnastics If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We have a new individual Olympic Champion, and her name is Darja Varfolomeev! We talk about the individual competition in Paris, the heartbreak, the drama, the joy. Please let us know your thoughts about the Olympics in the comments! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

Are you ready for the competition everyone is waiting for? We talk about the Olympic Games, the opening ceremony, our predictions and a lot more in this last episode before the big day(s). Please share your ideas for a cute "community name" for the listeners and fans of Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics in the comments or message us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast or e-mail us at discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. We have a Thank You gift for you: Check out Queenofpod on Etsy by @rhythmicgymnasticsclub and order your favourite new mug with beautiful rhythmic gymnastics designs with 10% off the entire store with our discount code DRGPODCAST10 ! Enjoy! Here you get to the video of Jamel helping Stromae creating the song "Alors En Danse".

We are so close to the Olympic Games in Paris. We talk about the last international competitions and the decision about who represents their country at the games. Make sure to check out on of our favourite Insta-accounts @rhythmic.gym.slays, because she slays! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

In our 20th episode we talk about our experience at the german championships 2024, the complexity of difficulty and execution scores and dabble a little into artistic gymnastics with this topic. You can check out the streams of the German Championships ("Die Finals") here (Maybe only available in Germany, there are not many uploads to youtube yet, mostly Dasha's and Margarita's routines.) Margarita Kolosov's perfect ribbon routine If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We had an amazing time doing the german commentary of the European Championships. We talk about the experience and of course about the competition itself. You can still stream the competition on Eurovisionsport.com, you just have to register and then it is free. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We talk about the latest competitions and analyse Israel's group routines. Other topics include the changes in regulations for leotards in the new Code of Points, applying make-up during routines and a new category in Spains national group competitions. If you want to watch along, here are the links to the routines we talked about: Group Israel 3 Ribbons 2 Balls 2024 Group Israel 5 Hoops 2024 Group North Korea 5 Hoops 2024 Rítmica Lagunak - Primera Categoría - Copa de España Conjuntos 2023 - "El viaje" (Conchita) If you like check out @rhythmic_germany on instagram and give them a follow, as well as every other fan account you stumble upon! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

In this episode we highlight a wonderful profile on Instagram which want's to help coaches and parents navigate the world of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Check out @startingrhythmic on Instagram or www.startingrhythmic.com . We also talk about the next olympic qualifier Alia Saleh from Egypt and lose ourselves in laughter over earworms! Alia Saleh Hoop 2024 Alia Saleh Ribbon 2024 Taisiia Onofriichuk Ribbon 2024 Reel - Bodo Wartke - Barbaras Rhabarberbar Recommendation of the day: Documentary "Viktoriia: Ukraine's Gymnastics Hope" If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

Rhythmic Gymnastics should be a sport where everyone is kind to one another. We speak up against cyber bullying and the ridiculous views some so called "fans" have. We also discuss some of the group routines performed at the World Cup in Baku. Mexico 5 hoops 2024 Spain 3 ribbons 2 balls 2024 Polina Berezina Ball 2024 Italy 5 hoops 2024 Azerbaijan 3 ribbons 2 balls 2024 Azerbaijan 5 hoops 2024 Aljona Savchenko and Bruno Massot (GER) - Gold Medal | Pairs Free Skating | PyeongChang 2018 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

Sophia's dream has come true and the sister-duo was invited to visit the German National Training Center in Schmiden and interview the coach of the German senior group Camilla Pfeffer. We deep talk about switching from being a gymnast to being a coach, the creative process of creating a group routine and a lot more. Check out the current routines of the German group (instagram: @rg.team.germany): Germany 5 Hoops Germany 3 Ribbons 2 Balls And also the routine of the Bulgarian junior group from 2013/2014 Bulgaria junior group 5 hoops If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We round up our discussion of new routines with a review of Ekatarina Vedeneeva's set of routines as well as some special music choices. Check out the routines we talk about here: Ekatarina Vedeneeva Clubs 2024 Ekatarina Vedeneeva Ball 2024 Ekatarina Vedeneeva Ribbon 2024 Ekatarina Vedeneeva Hoop 2024 Habiba Marzouk Clubs 2024 Anna Oh Clubs 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We lose ourselves in talking about Michael Jackson and the Mini Playback Show, but these routines where also topic: Darja Varfolomeev Ball 2024 Viktoriia Onopriienko Ribbon 2024 Viktoriia Onopriienko Ball 2024 Stiliana Nikolova Clubs 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us unter discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We dive in again into more routines of 2024. Sofia Raffaeli, Stiliana Nikolova, Boryana Kaleyn and Margarita Kolosov all showed new creations which we talk about. Check them out and watch along: Sofia Raffaeli Ball 2024 Stiliana Nikolova Hoop 2024 Boryana Kaleyn start und endposes Boryana Kaleyn Ball 2024 Margarita Kolosov Ribbon 2024 And check out the sneezing baby Panda! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us unter discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We continue our discussion about the new routines of the season. We are far from being done yet, don't worry! These are the routines we talk about in this episode: Alina Harnasko Ribbon 2024 Alba Bautista Ribbon 2024 Elvira Krasnobaeva Clubs 2024 Elvira Krasnobaeva Ribbon 2024 Elvira Krasnobaeva Hoop 2024 Elvira Krasnobaeva Ball 2024 Elzhana Taniyeva Clubs 2024 Elzhana Taniyeva Hoop 2024 Meital Sumkin Clubs 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us unter discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We start to talk about the first new routines of the season. Dive in with us into the following routines: Darja Varfolomeev Clubs 2024 Sofia Raffaeli Clubs 2024 Sofia Raffaeli Hoop 2024 Viktoriia Onopriienko Clubs 2024 Milena Baldessarri Ball 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on spotify, apple podcasts or amazon music so you never miss a new episode and make sure to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com

We talk about the new Olympics Medals, Takhmina Ikromova, Billie Eilish and Brigita Krasovec and play a round of "This or That". Check out Takminas new ball routine here and Brigita Krasovec on Instagram and take a look at the fundraising pages for a new gym for the RSC Stuttgart e.V. and the replacement of leotards and equipment that has been stolen from the GBR I Star Senior group team. Also a big thank you to @gymedition for the support on Instagram. If you like our podcast make sure to subscribe on spotify, apple podcasts or amazon music so you never miss a new episode and follow us @discussing.rg.podcast on instagram as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We circle back on some music tops we didn´t manage to squeeze into the previous episode and discuss what awaits us in the upcoming season. Check out the routines and music we discuss: Carolina Rodriguez Ball 2015 Jana Berezko-Marggrander Hoop 2016 Laura Jung Clubs 2016 Lord of the Dance Soundtrack Merida (engl. "Brave") - The Games If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We discuss some music tops and flops over the years and also talk about the history of music in the sport itself. You can check out the routines we talked about here: Sophie Turpel, Ribbon 2023 Milena Baldassarri, Ribbon 2018 Vlada Nicolchenko, Hoop 2019 Stiliana Nikolova, Clubs 2019 Dina Averina, Hoop 2018 Dina Averina, Ball 2018 Dina Averina, Clubs 2017 Arina Averina, Clubs 2017 Arina Averina, Ribbon 2017 Hanna Panna Wiesner, Ball 2023 Linoy Ashram, Clubs 2016 Salome Pazhava, Hoop 2013 Also you should check out the Dance to "I am the best" by 2NE1 (So you think you can dance) If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

Evita Griskenas secured the last spot for the Americas for the Olympic Games in Paris. TSV Schmiden won the Deutsche Bundesliga 2023 at the Final Competition in Bremen. Let's talk! Shoutout to @rhythmics_cop_22_24 on instagram! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We talk about our favourite group routines ever, including your suggestions from our instagram story! Thank you for participating! Here are the links to these masterpieces: Hungary Junior group 5 balls 2023 Ukraine Senior group 2 hoops 6 clubs 2016 Ukraine Senior group 2 ribbons 3 balls 2013 Bulgaria Senior group 2 hoops 6 clubs 2015 Spain Senior group 5 ribbons 2016 Spain Junior group 5 balls 2023 Brazil Senior group 5 hoops 2023 China Senior group 3 hoops 4 clubs 2021 Spanish gymnastics federation promotional video If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

In episode 4 we talk about the important and serious topic of Russian participation in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the moment and in the olympic games. We also introduce a very talented artist from Paris, please check out Catherine Nuville on Instagram. The german girls from TSV Schmiden are still happy about donations for their travel expanses for the AEON-Cup in Japan. You can donate using this link. Thank you so much for your support! Ball routine of Yana Kudryavtseva 2013 Documentary "Over the Limit" about Margarita Mamun (2017) If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We continue our discussion of the Valencia 2023 individual all around finalists. If you have any feedback vor us, please follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast or send us an e-mail at discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com an let us know your thoughts. The german girls of TSV Schmiden need help to travel to the AEON Cup in Japan. You can donate using this link. Thank you for your support! Daria Atamanov Clubs 2023 Team Italy 3 ribbons 2 balls 2022 Stiliana Nikolova ball 2023

We talk about the World Championships in Valencia in more detail and discuss the gymnasts performances in the individual all around final. If you have any feedback for us, please follow us on Instagram @discussing.rg.podcast or send us an e-mail at discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts. Polina Berezina Ribbon 2021 (Harry Potter routine)

Sophia and Christine introduce themselves and talk about what to expect from this podcast and reminisce about the last World Championships in Valencia . Takhmina Ikromova Clubs 2023 Adi Asya Katz Ribbon 2023 Luana Gomes Clubs 2023 Luana Gomes Ball 2023 Luana Gomes Ribbon 2023 Luana Gomes Hoop 2023 Deutscher Turnerbund documentation "Road to Paris" with Darja and Margarita on Youtube If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

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