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Get your lineup ready with our Week 5 fantasy football matchup breakdown! We analyze every NFL game to give you the best start and sit advice for your fantasy team. From star players to sleeper picks, we'll help you make the right decisions to kick off your season strong. Don't miss out – subscribe now for all the must-know insights to dominate Week 5! Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

John Paulsen and Addison Hayes are back with another round of sneaky starts, this time for Week 5 of the 2025 season. They highlight two picks each at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end—players who may not be in every lineup but have the matchups and opportunity to give you an edge this week.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards return with their top streaming plays ahead of Week 5. They cover quarterbacks, tight ends, kickers, and defenses/special teams you can plug in for favorable matchups, plus a few names to keep stashed for the weeks ahead.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Get your lineup ready with our Week 4 fantasy football matchup breakdown! We analyze every NFL game to give you the best start and sit advice for your fantasy team. From star players to sleeper picks, we'll help you make the right decisions to kick off your season strong. Don't miss out – subscribe now for all the must-know insights to dominate Week 4! Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

John Paulsen and Addison Hayes are back with another round of sneaky starts, this time for Week 4 of the 2025 season. They highlight two picks each at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end—players who may not be in every lineup but have the matchups and opportunity to give you an edge this week.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards return with their top streaming plays ahead of Week 4. They cover quarterbacks, tight ends, kickers, and defenses/special teams you can plug in for favorable matchups, plus a few names to keep stashed for the weeks ahead.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Get your lineup ready with our Week 3 fantasy football matchup breakdown! We analyze every NFL game to give you the best start and sit advice for your fantasy team. From star players to sleeper picks, we'll help you make the right decisions to kick off your season strong. Don't miss out – subscribe now for all the must-know insights to dominate Week 3! Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

John Paulsen and Addison Hayes are back with another round of sneaky starts, this time for Week 3 of the 2025 season. They highlight two picks each at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end—players who may not be in every lineup but have the matchups and opportunity to give you an edge this week.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards return with their top streaming plays ahead of Week 3. They cover quarterbacks, tight ends, kickers, and defenses/special teams you can plug in for favorable matchups, plus a few names to keep stashed for the weeks ahead.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

In this episode of the Fact or Fantasy Podcast, hosts Chase and Kyle dive into a variety of topics ranging from the latest in fantasy films and series to anime updates. They discuss the recent Marvel misstep with the Fantastic Four, the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the anticipated return of beloved franchises like Twilight and Lord of the Rings. The conversation also touches on the rise of romance in fantasy narratives, the unique vision of Guillermo del Toro, and the excitement surrounding Demon Slayer's latest release. With a mix of humor and insight, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the evolving landscape of fantasy entertainment. Takeaways The introduction of Dragon Bites offers a lighter segment in the podcast. Fantastic Four's failure raises questions about Marvel's direction. Marvel's future hinges on the success of Avengers Doomsday. Spider-Man's grounded approach may resonate with audiences. Anime updates highlight the excitement for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. Twilight's return taps into nostalgia but raises concerns about quality. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein promises a unique adaptation. Game of Thrones is expanding with new spin-offs. The return of Lord of the Rings is highly anticipated. Disney's Aragon faces challenges after a failed movie adaptation. Sound Bites "Harry Potter will dominate!" "Romance is here to stay!" "Acotar is a gold mine!" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dragon Bites Segment 05:51 Fantastic Four: A Box Office Disappointment 14:25 Marvel's Villain Dilemma: Galactus and Doom 19:28 The Future of Marvel: Spider-Man and Doomsday 26:47 Grounded Stories vs. Multiverse Madness 32:10 Spider-Man's Villains and the Multiverse 34:19 Chainsaw Man and Upcoming Anime Releases 36:44 Live Action Adaptations and Prequels 40:35 Twilight's Return and Its Cultural Impact 44:45 Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Classic Monsters 49:46 Game of Thrones Spin-offs and Future Expectations 57:15 The Battle of Franchises: Game of Thrones vs. Harry Potter 01:03:03 The Return of Middle-Earth: Lord of the Rings Reimagined 01:08:11 The Rise of New Fantasy: Aragon and the Future of Disney+ 01:12:33 Romance in Fantasy: The New Wave of Storytelling 01:18:27 The Future of Adaptations: Akitar and the Changing Landscape 01:23:12 Fact or Fantasy theme with dragon 

Get your lineup ready with our Week 2 fantasy football matchup breakdown! We analyze every NFL game to give you the best start and sit advice for your fantasy team. From star players to sleeper picks, we'll help you make the right decisions to kick off your season strong. Don't miss out – subscribe now for all the must-know insights to dominate Week 2! Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

John Paulsen and Addison Hayes are back with another round of sneaky starts, this time for Week 2 of the 2025 season. They highlight two picks each at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end—players who may not be in every lineup but have the matchups and opportunity to give you an edge this week.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards return with their top streaming plays ahead of Week 2. They cover quarterbacks, tight ends, kickers, and defenses/special teams you can plug in for favorable matchups, plus a few names to keep stashed for the weeks ahead.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

John Paulsen and Addison Hayes highlight their favorite sneaky starts for Week 1 of the 2025 season. With two picks each at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, the guys spotlight players who might not be locked into lineups but could give you an edge right out of the gate.Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Get your lineup ready with our Week 1 fantasy football matchup breakdown! We analyze every NFL game to give you the best start and sit advice for your fantasy team. From star players to sleeper picks, we'll help you make the right decisions to kick off your season strong. Don't miss out – subscribe now for all the must-know insights to dominate Week 1!Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

The Group Chat covers mental health, fitness, oysters, and Lil Nas X before jumping into the plague, Trump, cartels, and Venezuela. They roast wrestling drama with Rampage and Drew Ski, imagine fight scenarios with billionaires, and swap hot takes on movies, anime, and pop culture. Of course, there's plenty of fantasy football chaos, Super Bowl predictions, Monday Night Football chatter, UFC hype, fun facts, and the usual mix of jokes and nonsense that makes this sports podcast a wild ride.00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback02:47 Health and Fitness Motivation05:49 Oysters and Relationships08:47 Lil Nas X's Recent Controversy11:46 Celebrity Culture and Mental Health12:05 The Return of the Plague14:37 Old Age and Leadership18:21 Terrorism and Drug Cartels23:51 Geopolitical Tensions and Alliances26:30 The Struggles of Drug Runners28:55 The Wrestling Incident with Roger Jackson36:40 Drew Ski's Controversial Skit42:01 Basketball Team Banter42:41 Cinematic Critique and Cultural Commentary44:27 Hypothetical Fight Scenarios47:40 Celebrity Showdown: Who Would You Fight?51:40 Rich and Famous: The Ultimate Challenge53:08 Jack Ma: The Billionaire Banter54:18 Fantasy Football Fever01:00:57 Anime Adventures and Recommendations01:04:43 Fantasy League Shenanigans01:05:55 The Stakes of Competition01:08:43 Predictions for the Upcoming Season01:13:12 Monday Night Football Picks01:17:54 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up01:18:02 UFC Weekend Preview01:21:42 Fight Predictions and Analysis01:25:02 Fun Facts and Lighthearted Banter

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards kick off the first streaming podcast of the 2025 season with their top Week 1 recommendations at quarterback, tight end, kicker, and defense/special teams. If you're playing the matchups and looking for an edge, this episode has you covered with the best streaming options to target right out of the gate.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John and Addison look past the obvious names to identify potential darkhorse candidates to finish as the overall fantasy No. 1 at each position in 2025. From quarterback through tight end, they break down the players with the right combination of talent, situation, and upside to surprise the fantasy world and take the crown.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John Paulsen is joined by Reception Perception's Matt Harmon for the seventh annual wide receiver deep dive on TMAP. The duo goes tier by tier through the WR position, highlighting values, potential breakouts, and late-round sleepers to target in 2025 drafts. With Harmon's Reception Perception insights and Paulsen's projections, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to nail the most important position in fantasy football.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

Jennifer Eakins is joined by Denny Carter to talk all things kickers heading into the 2025 fantasy season. From their updated kicker rankings to in-draft strategy and when to pull the trigger at the position, they cover everything you need to know about the most overlooked (but still important) spot on your roster.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John and Addison go through the 2025 running back handcuff landscape, ranking the top backup RBs to target on draft day. They break down which backfields offer league-winning upside, where to spend late-round picks, and how to balance risk vs. reward when stashing handcuffs.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

Jennifer Eakins is joined by Justin Edwards to highlight potential second-year breakouts heading into the 2025 season. From running back Ray Davis to wide receivers Rome Odunze and Xavier Worthy, the duo breaks down which sophomores are ready to level up and deliver major fantasy value.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John and Addison break down their favorite fantasy football arbitrage plays for 2025—players in similar roles and situations who come at very different price points. They highlight where you can get comparable production for a much cheaper draft pick, and how this approach can unlock more roster flexibility on draft day.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John Paulsen is joined by Chris Allen of Fantasy Life to break down the 2025 running back landscape. They go tier by tier through the position, discussing early-round anchors, mid-round value plays, and late-round stashes. The duo also shares how RB strategy shifts based on scoring format and league trends, giving you a clear plan for draft day.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

Jennifer Eakins is joined by Brandon Niles to tackle some of the toughest situations to read in 2025 fantasy football. They break down the Colts' quarterback competition, the Cowboys' crowded backfield, and the Texans' unpredictable wide receiver room—offering strategies for each so you can draft with confidence even when roles are unclear.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

John and Addison unveil their 2025 “Do Not Draft” list—players going earlier in drafts than their rankings suggest. They break down why certain big names aren't worth the price, what the data says about their outlook, and who you should be taking instead at similar ADPs.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

Today we catch up on some news and take a look at the dangers of fantasy love.    Tomorrow will be a receivers day. See you then!

Today we catch up on the weekend's news. I'm pushing the OL/RB show to tomorrow. It grew too big and I need to scale it back some and tighten things up. It'll drop tomorrow. See you all then!   Today's show includes:  James Cook Khalil Shakir Jordan Addison Tyler Warren Trey Benson

John and Addison team up to break down their favorite late-round targets for the 2025 fantasy season. From potential QB value with Jordan Love to upside stashes like Tyjae Spears and Cedric Tillman, the guys lay out who they're drafting when the board starts to thin. These are the picks that can win leagues without costing much.Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/tmap

Jennifer Eakins is joined by Justin Edwards to break down which rookies are trending up—or down—through the early days of training camp. They cover running backs like Tahj Brooks and Woody Marks, discuss buzz (or lack thereof) around wideouts like D'onte Thornton, and highlight tight end Elijah Arroyo as one to keep an eye on. It's never too early to react to camp hype (responsibly).

John is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice of FantasyPros to break down the tight end position for 2025. The duo walks through TE tiers, discusses which players are worth chasing at cost, and digs into how strategy shifts in TE Premium formats. Whether you're aiming for an elite option or planning to wait, this episode has your draft prep covered.

John is joined by special guest Andy Behrens to take a deep dive into the quarterback position for 2025. The two discuss how fantasy strategy at QB has evolved over the years, what tier-based drafting looks like this season, and who stands out at each level. Andy also shares a bit about an exciting new venture he's embarking on—don't miss it.

Addison and John are back with a loaded list of mid-round value picks to help you crush your 2025 drafts. From Round 5 through Round 9, the guys dig into their favorite targets, including Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson, Bears rookie Rome Odunze, and Panthers backfield sleeper Chuba Hubbard. Whether you're building depth or chasing upside, this episode has you covered. 

Brandon is joined by John McKechnie from Rotowire.com for the latest fantasy news to come out of NFL training camp. Justin Fields injured, Kyle Pitts hyped up by Michael Penix Jr., and more!

Addison and John discuss potential sophomore breakouts and place them on a 1-10 scale of likelihood. From Jayden Daniels to Rome Odunze and everyone in between, tune in to find out who is going to crush their ADP in 2025! 

Addison and John discuss a handful of players that have major differences in John's rankings versus expert consensus rankings. Find out why John is much higher than consensus on Chris Godwin, DJ Moore & Rome Odunze, and Jauan Jennings, but lower on Luther Burden, Chris Olave, Isiah Pacheco, and others! Use Promo Code "YOUTUBE" to save 25% off a 4for4 Subscription

Dave Kluge joins Jennifer Eakins to run through their favorite late-round wide receivers to target in current drafts. Highlights include Ricky Pearsall, Roman Wilson, and MANY more! 

LISTENER MAIL  NEW FOOD TASTING  TOP TEN LIST 1. Top 10 Hottest Women In The World.  BOLD OR NO  NEWS AND NOTES 1. Elijah Arroyo getting work? 2. MVS WR3 in Seattle. 3. Cleveland unlikely to trade Gabriel or Sanders. 4. Allen Lazard trade bait. 5. Jonnu Smith to be utilized at multiple positions. 6. More Cleveland QB rumors.  OUR NUMBER 1 OVER VALUED AND UNDERVALUED FANTASY PLAYER FOR 2025.  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Xian Mikol)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

Fantasy News 7 Notes followed by a step by step breakdown of all things to considered in the AFC North division this year.

LISTENER MAIL  NEW FOOD TASTING  TOP TEN LIST 1. Top 10 Scams.  BOLD OR NO  NEWS AND NOTES 1. Is Rashee Rice getting away with crimes? 2. Justin Tucker isn't. 3. Mike Williams to start for Chargers. 4. Michael Wilson to start for Arizona. 5. Javonte Williams RB1 in Dallas? 6. Jaxson Dart to start in 2025. 7. Audric Estime falls to RB3. 8. Browns QB drama update. 9. Who is RB1 in Jacksonville? 10. Emeka Egbuka to have big roll in Tampa. 12. Efton Chisom gets praise from Drake Maye. 13. Daniel Jones leads Richardson. 14. Austin Ekeler a cut candidate. 15. Aaron Rodgers hate is strong.  OUR NUMBER 1 OVER VALUED AND UNDERVALUED FANTASY PLAYER FOR 2025.  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Kate Bock)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

In this episode, I have some super exciting news for all you Classic Fantasy fans. And believe me, it is very exciting - so exciting that I ran out of synonyms for fantastic to use when I heard about it. Welcome to Mythras Matters Podcast Season 1 episode 70 - Epic Classic Fantasy News!SHOW Links:Podcast on YouTubeRPG Shop - https://ko-fi.com/inwils/shop☕ Become a RPG supporter (Ko-Fi)  ➡➡ https://ko-fi.com/inwils☕ Become a RPG supporter (Patreon)  ➡➡ https://www.patreon.com/c/inwilsSupporter of Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/266482/supportTDM Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/83c3eb6dab02/the-design-mechanism-newsTDM Blog: https://thedesignmechanism.com/blog/Tapatalk Forums: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/designmechanism/Link to the Mythras Discord: https://discord.gg/mythras-469341944888164352If you would like to contact the podcast, then email inwils@gmail.comIntro Music: The Epic Orchestral by AnorMusic

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards dig into the 2025 rookie class to identify the biggest fantasy winners and losers coming out of the NFL Draft. Which players gained the most value from their landing spots? Who took a hit? The duo breaks down team fits, depth chart implications, and what it all means for your dynasty and redraft strategies. ➡️ Which rookies landed in the best situations?➡️ Are there any Day 3 surprises worth stashing?➡️ How should you adjust your rookie draft rankings now that the dust has settled? 

Jennifer Eakins and Justin Edwards dive into the 2025 rookie running back class, analyzing the top prospects and the best potential landing spots across the league. Who are the top RBs to watch? Which teams offer the best fantasy opportunities? Get expert insights on how this class could shape the fantasy landscape! 

Live Show Season Pass now available (limited time) HEADLINES IT FINALLY HAPPENED, Brooklyn Moors got her 10! Jade Carey hard-lanched her girlfriend on Instagram Morinari Watanabe will not be the president of the IOC Two new skills at the Antalya World Cup Yang Fanyuwei: The full-twisting Jaeger aka the skill Suni competed at 2024 Winter Cup Okamura Mana: Piked half-turn to double pike dismount off bars What happened after Arkansas was booted from SEC Championships? Jordyn Wieber released a statement on Instagram What does this mean for Arkansas' NQS heading into the post-season? GYMTERNET NEWS Why everyone needs to learn a thing or two about longevity from this 74-year-old Danish gymnast Welcome to the club! Sac State's Grace Gilman joins the long list of gymnasts who shit their pants in competition LA 2028 Watch: Ellie Black says she has no plans of retiring and hopes to compete at the Los Angeles Games! Morgan Hurd, Missy Marlowe, Rebecca Sereda, Barry Weiner, Gary Anderson, and Marc Yancey were all inducted into USAG's Hall of Fame Baby alert: Alice Kinsella announced she's pregnant! She also does not plan on retiring  She can do everything! Peng Peng Lee won music video of the year at the Indie Short Fest The Utah vs UCLA meet was the 12th highest-ranked program on Fox The Gymnastics MIT Panel is available to view NCAA Our conference championship highlights including 11 10's Program records After winning SEC Championships, LSU enters the post-season with the No. 1 seed for the first time in program history Missouri heads into the post-season ranked No. 7, the highest placement in school history Florida went 49.85 on bars at SEC Championships, not only breaking its own school record but also the NCAA record HALLELUJAH BECAUSE BROOKLYN MOORS AND RILEY MCCUSKER GOT THEIR 10s!!! Chae Campbell is your Big 10 all-around champion Stanford performed an ancient Celtic ritual and it worked. Stanford, UCLA, and Utah, all former PAC-12 teams, won their new respective conference titles A nail-biting finish for regionals qualification Towson fumbled on bars and just missed Regionals qualification Keanna Abraham came in clutch and nailed her vault to help UC Davis qualify to regionals for the first time in over a decade Jade Carey had her last Oregon State meet and made it out of college as the only American woman to compete in four consecutive NCAA seasons between two Olympics Zyia Coleman (Fisk) has a creative floor routine that is everything we could have asked for Ui Soma (Stanford) showed she can hold her handstands longer than everyone else and got a 10 on bars It's elimination season: NCAA Regionals What happened at the NCAA Regionals selection show? The "Oklahoma was training" absence from the show is the most Oklahoma thing you could possibly ask for Who got Atler-ed? (AKA who was most victimized by the selection process?) Who is the real winner of conference championships and why is it Jay Clark? UP NEXT Behind The Scenes: Friday at noon Pacific Regionals Fantasy Lineups Lock: April 2nd, time TBD Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Never miss a live episode! Import the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar here Join Our Fantasy League BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. 2025 College & (M)Cocktails menu (including mocktails of course) MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! RECENT  College & Cocktails: Bragging Rights Championships Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 11 The 5th Rotation: March 18, 2025 Jordan Chiles' Book College & Cocktails: Battle Altitude UCLA at Utah Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, March 14, 2025 Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 10 The 5th Rotation: March 11, 2025 RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by our listeners. ACTION Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes LAWSUITS Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project STAY INFORMED Suggested podcasts:  Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video  

  Live Show Season Pass now available (limited time only, four live shows for the price of three) Welcome to College & Cocktails! The College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show Conference Championships drama, Jade's last home meet surprise and was Arkansas blocked from competing in this weekend? We'll discuss everything from the last meet weekend before Regionals.  This is our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A episode. Today we watched all the regionals. Login  to your Club Gym Nerd account  to listen or watch the full show. Not a member yet? Join here. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Never miss a live episode! Import the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar here Get your complete 2025 College & Cocktails/Mocktalis menu here! Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. Join Our Fantasy League BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded, participate in watch-alongs with Spencer, access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. 2025 College & (M)Cocktails menu (including mocktails of course) MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! RECENT College & Cocktails: Bragging Rights Championships Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 11 The 5th Rotation: March 18, 2025 Jordan Chiles' Book College & Cocktails: Battle Altitude UCLA at Utah Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, March 14, 2025 Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 10 The 5th Rotation: March 11, 2025 Olympic Team Draft: Every Gymnast At Their Quad Peak College & Cocktails: Michigan at Oklahoma RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Kensley's all things men's gymnastics: Neutral Deductions RESISTANCE  Submitted by you. Action Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want then to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) Podcasts Amicus Daily Beans Pod Save America Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards We Have Rights Video ACLU Your Rights on trains and buses video Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU Southern Poverty Law Center Northwest Immigration Law Project  

This week we discuss Jordan Chiles' new book "I'm That Girl", and the meaningful meaningless-ness of NCAA Conference Championships  2025 LIVE SHOW SEASON PASS ON SALE (limited time)   BUY NOW A FELLOW GYM NERD NEEDS YOUR HELP If you've been enjoying the new badges in your fantasy trophy case, you can thank fellow gym nerd and designer, Eyal Itzhaki. Unfortunately Eyal recently had a fluke accident that required spinal surgery and has left him with a long recovery ahead. He has started a GoFundMe to support this effort. Book Club: Jordan Chiles' "I'm That Girl" Chiles' frank, unprecedented discussion of abuse and her parents the acknowledgment of the role played during that time Our highlights from the book On sexism: why can't women act competitively like in men's sports without being labeled "rude"? Therapy rewards Woodwind instrument stans rise. Did you know Jordan was a band kid? The dark side of elite gymnastics culture The lack of black represention in her gymnastics community growing up 7 hour training schedule with a 15-minute snack break  Normalizing not having your period Sneaking into the kitchen at the Karolyi Ranch for food Erika Bakacs Jordan's gymnastics coach, and also Tanya Harding's choreographer Several accusations made against Bakacs in the book Calorie restrictions, racism, obsessively controlling Jordan's diet, relationships, and personal life outside of the gym Exploiting gymnasts' parents for personal favors Drunk coaching Role of SafeSport Perspective and Context Fact-Checking The publisher did not do their job Opportunities to clarify and give context - discussion of body fat, gymnasts' heights, hip-hop floor routines, competing in NCAA and elite simultaneously Luci Collins the first black woman to make a U.S. Olympic gymnastics team Other GymCastic Book Club episodes GYMTERNET NEWS Our beloved Irish king of the pommels won Irish "Dancing With the Stars" You guys, it's a college sports thing. Speedo boy, Michael Phelps joins the college sports curtain of distraction at a basketball game The National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC) is surveying the adult gymnastics community. Fill out the survey here Grace McCallum is returning to Utah next season as a student coach Try not to get too excited, but Trinity Thomas announced she mayyy not be done with gymnastics NBC extended their media rights on all platforms in the United States for the Olympic Games through to 2036 under a $3 billion contract NCAA What's on the line for conference championships besides titles? Oklahoma, LSU, and Florida are all in a close race for the no. 1 spot to finish the season. What scores does each team need to win? Spencer's bracketology corner Why does Alabama need to be moved? Arkansas is locked in at no. 16 despite not having a conference championship score Our 12 bubble teams for who could grab the last three spots to regionals Greg Marsden's Instagram post about NCAA Gymnastics growth Q&A Thoughts on a reality show about an Irish Men's Gymnastics house with a dramatic game of drunk chess for each episode Are there scoring advantages for elite gymnasts in NCAA? Brown Skin tone turning shoes for gymnasts UP NEXT College & Cocktails: Saturday, March 22 at 7:00pm PT after Conference Championships  Fantasy Lineups Lock: Friday, March 21 – 2:30pm PT Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Never miss a live episode! Import the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar here Join Our Fantasy League BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. 2025 College & (M)Cocktails menu (including mocktails of course) MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! RECENT  College & Cocktails: Battle Altitude UCLA at Utah Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, March 14, 2025 Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 10 The 5th Rotation: March 11, 2025 Olympic Team Draft: Every Gymnast At Their Quad Peak College & Cocktails: Michigan at Oklahoma Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, March 07, 2025 The 5th Rotation: March 04, 2025 RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim  Will Graves article on Chiles coaching abuse 2021 U.S. Nationals Recap (41:44) Cleo Washington Interview RESISTANCE  Submitted by our listeners. TAKE ACTION Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes  LAWSUITS -  Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project  Suggested podcasts:  Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video  

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 11 of the 2025 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Help a Fellow Gym Nerd - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eyal-itzhaki-walk-again Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2025-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ Week 11 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, March 14 at 02:30pm PT 00:00 Intro 01:09 Roster Bargains 01:26 Roster Bargains - Vault 03:30 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:01 Roster Bargains - Beam 08:08 Roster Bargains - Floor 10:38 League Leaders 11:45 League Stats 12:31 Byes & Injuries Link to the College & Cocktails Schedule: https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/4336/

Update from the FIG about Fujitsu judging at Jakarta Worlds, Melnikova is back, NCAA updates, and a commissioned episode where we draft Olympic teams as if everyone in the entire quad was at their peak by Trials. LIVE SHOW SEASON PASS ON SALE NOW  Support independent journalists by joining here.  GYMTERNET NEWS Will Fujitsu robot judging be used at Jakarta Worlds? We have an answer See episodes on Judges Evaluation Program here  LSU set a program-record 198.5 for senior night Several Russian gymnasts, including Olympic Champion Angelina Melnikova, were approved for AIN status Chusovitina won the vault World Cup with improved form at age 49 COMMISSIONED EPISODE: Repicking the U.S. Olympic Teams This week Alex AKA the "I love you Tasha guy" gave us the task to put on our National Team Coordinator hats and retroactively pick U.S. Olympic teams from Sydney to Paris using gymnasts who were at their quad-peak. Click here to see Alex's detailed spreadsheet outlining our contenders. The Rules: For each quad, pick the number of gymnasts based on the rules at that time (e.g. the Sydney format is 6-5-4, Athens is 6-3-3, London is 5-3-3, Tokyo is 4-3-3 + 2 individuals) If you are too heartbroken to leave an athlete at home, you can name 2 travelling alternates. You can even name two non-travelling alternates if you must  With all of the best gymnasts from the quad competing at their quad-level peak with no injuries, burnout, and retirements, who do you pick? Go through quad by quad and determine your Olympic team (plus alternates, if necessary) and select team final lineups. Remember, the ultimate goal is to WIN  UP NEXT Spencer is doing a watch-along live blog here before the podcast. College & Cocktails: Saturday, March 15th after UCLA vs. Utah Fantasy Lineups Lock: Friday, March 14th at 2:30pm PT Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Never miss a live episode! Import the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar here Join Our Fantasy League BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. 2025 College & (M)Cocktails menu (including mocktails of course) MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! RECENT  College & Cocktails: Michigan at Oklahoma Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, March 07, 2025 The 5th Rotation: March 04, 2025 A.I. Judging at Worlds in Jakarta? Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 9 College & Cocktails: Alabama at Arkansas Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, February 28, 2025 Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 8 RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by our listeners. ACTION Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes ACLU Mobile Justice App Allows you to record encounters with public officials while streaming to your closest contacts and your local ACLU; REPORT any abuse by authorities to the ACLU and its networks. LAWSUITS Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project STAY INFORMED Suggested podcasts:  Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video

HEADLINES Russian Olympian Nikita Nagornyy has been sanctioned by the European Union Aimee Boorman will become Stuttgart's elite coach Boorman's move to Stuttgart comes after allegations of abuse from former gymnasts Shannon Welker of Mizzu gave us the details on the piercing controversy GYMTERNET NEWS Move over basic two-pass floor routines, Brie Clark (Clemson) just became the first person to compete a Biles in NCAA! Watanabe's opinions on transgender athletes, artificial intelligence, and judging How Kyen Mayhew just leveled-up the hair game for everyone In an exclusive, Air Force Gymnastics told us why, they were forced to take down an Instagram post To make us all feel better, watch this video of a full-twisting split leg double layout USA Gymnastics announced international assignments Jessica Gadirova made her beam comeback at English Championships without a dismount Injury updates: Viktoria Listunova tore her achilles Jennifer Gadirova suffered another ACL injury Ansel Meadows-Rader competed with blades and won floor! NCAA Say it louder for the people in the back! Greg Marsden on viewership growth in NCAA women's gymnastics Elimination season is approaching! What are the biggest surprises of the 2025 season? CORRUPT OR CORRECT? Audrey Davis vs Cienna Alipio's beam Selena Harris is the first gymnast to earn a vault 10 this season The judges-with-guts award goes to: the Maryland beam judges Feedback Nola Matthew's new floor routine as a critique of artificial intelligence and data privacy concerns Regionals questions: how are host team regionals placements decided? How does Brooklyn Moors' side pass fulfill compositional requirements? BEAM SABOTAGE AT SPRINGFIELD? UP NEXT Spencer is doing a watch-along live blog here before the podcast. College & Cocktails: Friday at 7pm Pacific after Michigan vs. Oklahoma Fantasy Lineups Lock: Wednesday at 8:30 am Pacific Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Never miss a live episode! Import the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar here Join Our Fantasy League BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. 2025 College & (M)Cocktails menu (including mocktails of course) MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! RECENT  Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 9 College & Cocktails: Alabama at Arkansas Spencer's Live Blog – Friday, February 28, 2025 Fantasy News: 2025 NCAA Season, Week 8 The 5th Rotation: February 25, 2025 Winter Cottbus Pajama Revolution Preview: 2025 Winter Cup College & Cocktails: Florida at Oklahoma RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by our listeners. ACTION Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes ACLU Mobile Justice App Allows you to record encounters with public officials while streaming to your closest contacts and your local ACLU; REPORT any abuse by authorities to the ACLU and its networks. LAWSUITS Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project STAY INFORMED Suggested podcasts:  Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video  

IMPORTANT - Week 10 Lineups lock at noon on Wednesday, March 05 at 08:30am PT Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 10 of the 2025 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more.  IMPORTANT - Salaries have been updated and lineups have been reset. If you did not change your lineup last week, you will need to draft a new team with the new salaries.  00:00 Intro 01:20 Roster Bargains 01:36 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:35 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:14 Roster Bargains - Beam 10:06 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:56 League Leaders 14:18 League Stats 15:19 Byes & Injuries Link to the College & Cocktails Schedule: https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/4336/