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“5am. Couldn’t sleep. Found it. Started and didn’t stop until I listened to the whole 1st season. I’m grateful they made this series for us, thank you!
As a child gymnast, the topic interested me. And as a parent of an elite athlete, ditto. The series is interesting and thorough, and the...”Read full review »
Wwtttt1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/23
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“I don’t even care much about sports, but this podcast made me cry multiple times, which is the highlight praise imo.”
Caddy Compson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
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“Just listened to to Rebbecca Andrade’s story with my daughter who is a gymnast and had two ankle breaks and surgeries this year. Truly inspiring to hear Rebecca’s story. Thank you for telling it!”
Monreed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/22
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“Your Rebeca Andrade episode made me cry in the best possible way. Thank you for such a wonderful discussion of a truly ground-breaking athlete.”
tasdevl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/22
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“I really enjoyed the storytelling on this recent episode! I enjoyed all of the interviews, the history and how the host wove in her personal story as well. Very captivating — I forwarded to some friends. Keep up the good work!”
Citlalli_ChavezNava via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“Amazing listen!”
caytijade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
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“Was really impressed by the framing, breadth, and depth of the approach to these stories. A necessary listen for everyone from hardcore fans and recovering figure skaters to new inductees! Thanks for telling these important stories.”
TommyJWFresh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/22
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“I am a former gymnast who has loved the sport, coached, and put my own daughter in.
Between the international gymnastics federation’s greed-And let’s call it what it is – a few handfuls of very wealthy men making a lot of money off of young. girls performing incredible feats of athleticism,The...”Read full review »
Paula Howley via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/22
“Thank you for sharing a part of this amazing woman’s life and dedication to figure skating!”
volleyball player32 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
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“As a long-time figure skater the critique of gender conformism, racism, homophobia in skating is so necessary (and long overdue). Ageism, ableism and fat-shaming are also prevalent. Thanks for addressing these questions in a thoughtful way.”
karakuze via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
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“Great storytelling!”
inspired.fox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
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“I thought this podcast was so interesting and the hosts are great.”
tc2538 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/22
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“Such a success with a feel of Serial.”
rrroopobinnnn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/22
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“I don’t even know how I found this podcast but it’s fantastic! I love hearing the stories of sports I enjoy watching (specifically at Olympic time). Interesting topics and insights. I crushed the first season during an adhd cleaning fixation day. Perfect!”
Amanda McMac via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/13/22
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“Don’t be fooled - this podcast isn’t just about skating. Ari does a fabulous job of putting context to how sexuality and traditional roles limit all of us. The microcosm of the skating world with its rigid roles makes it easy to understand and it’s then not difficult to see how widespread such...”Read full review »
lindafbird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/22
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“I was thrilled to see the second season pop up! An an avid follower of the Olympics, I remember all of what they talk about. It’s so interesting to get this insider perspective. Thank you so much for this awesome podcast!”
MicheleZ💎💎💎 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/22
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“This podcast offers exceptional, high quality story. It is not just for gymnastics and figure skating fans—the sports are a lens into wider culture. Thanks to the creators”
AnnaEG13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/22
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“A fantastic podcast! Informative, engaging, and creative. Give it a listen”
chessskater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/22
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“This is such an interesting podcast! I learned so much about behind the scenes of the Olympic gymnastic world. Ari Saperstein is an amazing host! What a fantastic investigative journalist/podcaster. Keep up the great work!”
Ymkov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“I binged this podcast because I had no idea about what went on in the background at the Olympics in gymnastics . The lack of safety measures was alarming and underscores the point that the people at the top are not always your protectors. Please keep making these informative podcasts about...”Read full review »
vanished beauty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/22
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“Giving these stories a voice after all these years hopefully brought some consolation for something so unfixable. Appreciate the quality effort put into bringing this out into the world.”
Lloyd Dobler 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/22
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“I loved everything about this podcast -the story itself, which I wasn't at all familiar with, despite at least some familiarity with Olympic gymnastics, the production, the writing, the editing, the narration and interviews. Huge thanks to everyone involved. One of my all time favorite podcasts.”Read full review »
Freerangeorganic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/22
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“Despite Khorkina’s megalomania and gross contemporary public commentary re: abuse, I’m still not over what happened at the 2000 Olympics and think about her yelling about that springboard regularly.
I love how this show threads the needle between the global dysfunction of gymnastics culture...”Read full review »
Dina Kochetkova via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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“Great podcast on a little known Olympic story.”
Olympic Superfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/21
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“I really loved this podcast!! I hope you do more”
Dakota Hotshots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/21
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“Omg my new podcast binge! Excited to keep listening”
washedoutwannabee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/21
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“This was so fun and interesting to listen to, I love learning about gymnastics and it’s history, it’s hard to find good podcasts about the sport and I can definitely appreciate it when someone puts in the time. I loved it definitely recommend 👍🙃”
Gymnastics•geek via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/14/21
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“I really enjoyed this podcast. I hope you do more of them!”
Rnk1144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/21
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“I stumbled on this podcast by serendipity. After listening to the first five minutes I was hooked. The show is well thought out and very professionally presented. Kudos to all involved!”
DocEHouston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/21
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“Well told story about the all around gymnastics competition at the Sydney Olympics. A story that needed to be told. I feel for the competitors. They were robbed of a real competition.”
Itty Bitty Kitty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/21
“I really could not stop listening”
jane lig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/21
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“I saw this mentioned on Shallon’s IG. It was very informative and made me go back to watch some video of the Sydney games. Thanks for the information!”
Kteacher mom via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/21
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“As not only a gymnastics parent but also a long time fan & student of the sport - this has been great. I have learned a lot more than I knew before about all this craziness in Sydney.
Thanks for doing this”
kerriepy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/21
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“Very suspenseful story and great podcast about gymnastics. Hope they make more podcasts!”
ChiRecruiter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“I could not stop listening! I have always loved women’s gymnastics, and this very well produced, and researched podcast is a MUST LISTEN!”
Eliz.C. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/21
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“Heard about this one on CBC’s Podcast Playlist -
It did not disappoint.”
marge in perth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/21
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“A wonderful deep dive into the vault debacle at the 2000 Olympics, equally accessible to gym fans and those who have never heard of the worst equipment failure in modern Olympic history. Very engrossing, great audio quality, very professional!”
ReaderofNYTimes10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/21
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“I’ve enjoyed revisiting this controversy as I feel like the success of the Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic US women’s teams overshadowed this. I’m impressed with the former elite gymnasts they were able to interview. Would love to see this same team dedicate a show to the recent 2020/2021 Tokyo...”Read full review »
RachaelHime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/21
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“Very interesting and well done!”
vg222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/21
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“Fascinating deep dive on the 2000 olympics gymnastics competition. Easy to binge.”
K hay hay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/21
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“Being Australian (who did gymnastics as a kid) I remembered watching the competition and recalled something about this controversy at the time. Hearing from some of the gymnasts involved has been really interesting. The podcast discusses some of the broader issues with the gymnastics culture....”Read full review »
eunce via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/16/21
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“I would never have thought I’d be so interested in a sports story! Each episode satisfies & also makes you want to go on to the next.”
LemonLymanFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/21
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“A really in depth, truth telling podcast! As a gymnast watching every moment of those games I always wanted to know more about the vault scandal. I’m glad I found this. So much more to it than I ever knew!”
dawnkey04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/21
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“Thoughtful digging thru the many pieces parts of what could be termed a scandal of neglect for action, then to now. Well worth a listen.”
TheDimOne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/21
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“Interesting; worth listening to. Well-researched; interesting interviews. Thanks for sharing this story.”
jhlittleton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/21
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“Full of suspense and has you wanting to understand why!! Very well presented. The narrators voice is clear and calm, so often I find voices that are grating and overly speeded up.”
KezzieKate via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/01/21
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“I’ve been waiting for somebody to cover the story of the 2000 All Around Final! Concise, informative, & enlightening! Thank you!”
Rinnee03 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/21
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“Loved it. I didn’t remember this happening, and the first few episodes were riveting.”
Fittle Linger via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/21
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“This was well produced, well researched and well told. The story is completely uninteresting. Someone screwed up, it wasn’t picked up until after the damage was done. Hopes and dreams shattered, like they are for someone in every Olympic event.”
77Nautilus77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/21
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