The pride of Ireland, Emma Slevin, joins us today, we have a response from the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judging following last week’s interview , and back by popular demand: REGIONALS DEBATE CLUB
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HEADLINES
- In response to our interview last week, the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judging issued a statement. We respond.
- What are problems with the current accountability systems?
- The United States won the senior team title at Jesolo, while Elena Colas (France) won the senior women’s all-around title
GYMTERNET NEWS
- Rebeca Andrade confirms she will return to competition in 2026
- Ella Schell announced she will transfer to Iowa from Iowa State
- Fisk Gymnastics competed in its last meet
- Simone Biles restaurant opened in the Houston Airport
- Dumpster fire news
- Eric Stinson, coach at the now-closed Northwest Gymnastics Training Center, is now facing new charges related to allegations of sexual misconduct with a third minor victim
- Christopher Mula, Beach Team Gymnastics, has been suspended after a probe into allegations of misconduct
- The Olympic Committee announced a broad ban of transgender athletes in women’s events
INTERVIEW: EMMA SLEVIN
- Today we have Emma Slevin, the pride of Galway, the Minnesota collegiate superstar, and the first Irish woman to qualify for an all-around final at the World Championships.
NCAA REGIONALS DEBATE CLUB
- What is the format of the Regionals?
- We dissect each regional: Oregon State, Arizona State, LSU, and Kentucky
- Who is in the group of death at the Oregon State Regional?
- Agree or disagree: it would be good for the sport if Utah does not qualify to nationals
- Agree or disagree: Should there be a wildcard Nationals opportunity for great teams or individuals?
- Agree or disagree: Is the no. 3 Florida is the favorite to win the National Championship title?
- Agree or disagree: Is staying at home for Regionals bad for LSU?
- Agree or disagree: 7 of the top 9 ranked teams being from the SEC is a fiction based on attention and reputation rather than gymnastics quality
Jump to your favorite topics below 
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Cold Open: FIG Rules, Mats & Injury Prevention Debate
00:00:32 – Show Intro: Emma Slevin, Judging Controversy & Regionals Preview
00:01:38 – Judges Respond to GymCastic Interview (NAWGJ Statement)
00:04:40 – Transparency Issues & Judging System Criticism
00:10:49 – Jesolo Results: Elena Colas, Reese Esponda & Team USA
14:06 – Emma Slevin Interview: Ireland’s Rising Star & NCAA Transition
14:40 – Gymnastics Ireland Pathway System Explained
17:02 – Why Emma Chose NCAA Gymnastics
19:16 – Adjusting to College Gymnastics & Team Culture
21:27 – Safety Debate: Should FIG Allow Mats?
23:01 – Training Load, Injury Science & Conditioning Insights
24:43 – Cultural Differences: Ireland vs USA
28:54 – Unpopular Gymnastics Opinions (Sticky Beam Debate)
30:06 – Emma’s Future Goals & Olympic Path
30:47 – NCAA Live Show, Club Gym Nerd & Fantasy Game Updates
32:24 – Merch, Community & How to Find Your Gym Friends
33:30 – Regionals Debate Club: Format & How Qualification Works
35:13 – Oregon State Regional: Utah’s Streak in Danger?!
41:05 – Wildcard Nationals Debate: Should It Exist?
45:36 – Arizona State Regional: Is Florida the Title Favorite?
50:48 – Cal Gymnastics: Overrated or Underrated?
56:01 – LSU Regional: Is Home Advantage Actually Bad?
01:00:00 – Why Is Every Team Named Tigers?!
01:08:26 – Kentucky Regional: SEC Dominance Real or Hype?
01:12:21 – Strategy Debate: Starting on Floor vs Ending on Beam
01:14:39 – Must-Watch Individual Qualifiers for Nationals
01:20:17 – Gymternet News: Andrade Return, Transfers & All-Americans
01:23:47 – Abuse Cases & SafeSport Updates
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