Gymcastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

  In the news, NCAA Champion and former US men's national team member, Stacey Ervin joins Uncle Tim, Lauren, and Jessica chat about: Why the American Cup and NBC's coverage of it, sucks so hard (1:07:45). Our favorite routines or moments from the American Cup and Nastia Cup: Carlotta Ferlito floor performance and elegance.  This genius routine from Helen Hu The best vault of the weekend from Rachael Lukcas Tabea Alt's (GER) bad ass side aerial loso loso beam routine glory. Tisha Vollman's (NED) pandering but extremely well done ode to Brazil floor choreography.  Gabby Douglas won her second but first official win at the American Cup, her wisdom despite Marta questioning her preparation, Jess's concerns about her vault technique. Instructions for the national anthem : what not to do. (21:00) Maggie Nichols New beam routine and it's many many wolf turns.  (40:00) Can Maggie's increased difficulty beat Gabby or will Gabby throw everything at the last minute before Rio. How the hell was Carlotta Ferlitio'