Behind The Scenes: Podium Training U S Championships 2024

We are watching podium training at U.S. Championships in Ft. Worth and answering your questions live.
Spencer is back after surgery and we discussed:
Gabby Douglas has scratched
Simone Biles's Cheng, bars handstand art and beam adjustments
Who won podium training
Who adjusted their routines post-Classic and how
Suni Lee's plans for qualifying top five all-around with a downgraded bar routine, and of course, there is an Air Fryer update
Hezly Rivera's greatness
Who has improved their chances post-Classic for Trials
Updates from USAG President Li Li's press conference on who's making Olympic Trials and an update on the new training center

[@PlumberryPuppet]

Even though no one can hear me, I gave Spencer a literal round of applause when I saw him.

[@kennydreadfuls861]

The squeal I just squelt! Welcome back Spencer!

[@adrianops7]

OMG Spencer !!! Ive been feeling a bit down today.. but seeing you there just put a massive smile on my face. THANK YOU !

[@Marciaclark10]

We love you, Spencer!!!! You too, Jessica!

[@mindikruse6938]

Yay! So happy to see your face Spencer! Thanks for sitting "upright" to put up with us.🥰😂🤣

[@nahomie]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy SPENCER IS Back. I am so happy.

[@MJManInTheMirror1]

SPENCER!!! So glad to see you back!

[@FlyingPancake0390]

The literal first second the video started I literally yelled "SPENCEEEEEEERRRRRRR". So glad to see you. Better than watching the entirety of championships to be honest.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

O MY GOODNESS!!! Sooooo happy to see you SPENCER!

[@PatrickOPlease]

so glad to see Spencer back and talking about gymnastics again

[@jenmar4049]

SO happy to see Spencer! Also laughing at him labeled “Olivia Karas” & at Fact checker’s reactions in the background 😂

[@justinsleung]

Spencerrrrr sending all my love ❤❤❤❤

[@SquirtlePower809]

Yaaaaay Spencer!! Love having you back!

[@MissyRoo58]

Good job Spencer!!! So happy to see your face. Keep getting better❤😊

[@emilvin]

Welcome back Spencer. Hope you are feeling and recovering okay. Props to you, Jessica, Olivia, Denis and Scott for keeping us gym fans abreast. Pls stay safe and healthy to y’all.

[@KaiOpaka]

Spencer!!!! It's so great to see you! Also, to hear about gymnastics, sure, but it's Spencer, you guys!

[@Jonn875]

Great to see you Spencer ❤

[@Philippadrinkstea]

SPENCEEEERRRR!!! So good to see you back, hope you're doing ok 😊

[@alexisanyang-kusi8898]

Spencer!!! 🤗🤗 so great to see you!

[@taylorburtis]

SPENCERRRRR ❤❤❤❤

[@rachelheller1396]

I am happy to see Spencer.

[@colettemcnabb7365]

Spencer! So happy to see you!

[@quedotelancine1685]

Yay! Welcome back Spencer! Pretty sure you aren’t Olivia… 😅

[@GymCastic]

True... we fixed it halfway through the episode 🫣

[@mindikruse6938]

Noticed too😄

[@dansmith8496]

It is so great to see you, Spencer! I hope you are recovering well. We missed you.

[@christa-ccb]

I thought she wasn’t going to do the double pike on vault but Simone did the YDP (and the Cheung.) And that YDP was beautiful! I literally got goose bumps!!!!!❤

[@Angosu]

Spencer!!!!! ❤️ your friendship!

[@Marthasue2020]

Sending you prayers!!! ❤❤❤

[@alisonwoods3385]

Loving the guy chuckling away in the background. 😂😂❤️❤️

[@Raven-ll9lm]

Olivia Karas looks an awful lot like Spencer today 😂 (wrong caption under his cam). So glad to see Spencer back and wishing nothing but the best. Take care of yourself, we all totally understand taking some time off when you're not feeling well🫶

[@Elong.]

Good to hear and see you again Spencer ❤🙏

[@Cle.]

Yaaaayyyyy SPENCERRRRRR🎉

[@pbdl476]

So glad to see Spencer. I know he’s been through a big operation with more treatment to go and wish him the best possible recovery ❤️‍🩹 He’s looking great and love how happy you are Jessica to have him back! 💫🥰

[@atypicaltiffany]

Yay Spencer! 🎉

[@Ian.D.]

SPENCER! 💙💙💙

[@rebeccab2446]

Yay SPENCER!

[@kyleswingle5844]

i love you spencer

[@Taureanfitness]

Omg Simone 's knock knock choreography is funnyas hell i was LOL when i 1st saw that

[@flipitgood1796]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@kennydreadfuls861]

I just got out of my mom’s first hematology appointment where we found out she was an aggressive lymphoma. And I have just enough time pull it together before the show tonight. Which is a British farce. And I needed some joy. Trump is guilty and Spencer is back?!?! Let’s do this!

[@ravanne3746]

Wishing your and your mother all my best. I was there myself with my mom a few years ago, so feel free to reach out if you need to talk.

[@kennydreadfuls861]

I really do love the gym fans. We are a lot sometimes, but we love a lot as well.

[@JS-jx5eq]

Prayed for you

[@emilvin]

Went through the same family health scenario. Wishing you, Spencer and affected gym fans and families the strength and blessing you all deserve.

[@mindikruse6938]

Sending prayers for your mom and gymnerd hugs.🤗🥰🙏

[@stephanykinane1222]

Yeah Spencer

[@orcachick2005]

I was at work and had to stop myself from screaming "SPENCER!" when I was listening to this podcast this morning.

[@Bo_Boodi]

Spenc ❤️❤️❤️

[@Fliptwisttt245]

Hope you’re doing well, Spencer

[@marshajulessa2995]

Did she say today is May 19th? Are they not live from Fort Worth today on May 30th?

[@MzKaylcC]

HI SPENCER>>>>>> hi Jessica

[@christa-ccb]

Spencer….we’ve missed you! Glad to see you. A lot of people have been thinking about you.❤* *Oh, by the way, it says “Olivia Karas” under Spencer.

[@bela516]

Spencer!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@caramelobelize9200]

Is Jessica suggesting there is a Simone Cinematic Universe ?! 😅😂

[@0xTRellyx0]

What happened to Zoe Miller?

[@pinnacle321]

She retired I think

[@novellabell]

She's injured

[@Plaspos]

She will be going to LSU in the fall. She did say she would be open to competing elite for a non-US country in the future (I think she has ancestry from Barbados?)

[@kellyb1144]

WAIT WHAT HAPPENED TO SPENCER?!

[@luig2121]

Colon cancer diagnosis :(

[@lanadelia]

Speedy Recovery Spence

[@caramelobelize9200]

O c. R a p 😅 I think I have a crush on Spencer okay imma need some time … show meeee gymnastics ! O wait is this operant conditioning ?!

[@JS-jx5eq]

I am just going to say it since it has come up. Simone Biles side choreography on the beam looks weird and is kind of ridiculous. She could do si much better, The fist or punching thing isn’t as bad in my opinion. Again she is capable of sooo much more. The same thing on floor. I think she dies the same movement as she the side of the beam, I don’t think it looks as bad in floor but still don’t like it. Also what is with that weird arm forward pose. Don’t care for it. Again capable of soo much more, of course with her difficulty she will score fine but, as a champion even choreography she she come out there good as well. Not just say, I have the difficulty so, I will forget the rest and it can look bad if I want. It is almost as if she is making a mockery and that is not okay, I also don’t appreciate the language she used in her interview. Frequent F bomb . She is a person many young women look up to and she can use some self control and model good language. As opposed to, I am z Simone so I can get away with it. Not liking how she is presenting herself this time at all.

[@TheGymnast71]

totally. It looks wierd.

[@millrace32]

[@AEB72112]

Ankle injury, my a$$!!! There's NO INJURY, she just quit because she wasn't prepared. Seriously....its no surprise to any of us, Gabby quit. Who didn't see that coming.....

[@cocoroni1031]

Hater stays mad because she's training for LA😘

[@Jess-xn3lh]

??? What do you mean?? Why are you guys so comfortable saying these things about her? After all she’s gone thru?? She’s been in the gym training a very tough sport. Acting as if Gabby hasn’t been A reliable gymnast in her career is weird. You’re literally talking out of you a$$ and thats embarrassing. You’re a sh!t person.

[@414bihfalyf]

I’m sorry but Gabby has never been in a reliable coaching situation ever since she was an adult. Is she the common denominator 🥴

[@HazelAmarie]

The way y’all make up rumors when it concerns black gymnasts is very telling .. Gabby keeps to herself and bothers no one yet we have folks like you trying to make everything she has done in her career controversial

[@hollym1821]

​@@HazelAmariethis isn't rumors. Gabby switches gyms. It is well known. Even this winter there were rumors of her leaving WOGA then saying no she isn't. She also appears to change gyms more than other gymnasts. It's perfectly acceptable to question why and it has nothing to do with race. Tbere are several other black gymnasts that have changed gyms before that don't have the same scrutiny cause they explain the why. You stop making this something it isn't. This isn't race. This isn't rumors. This is legitimate questions asked of any gymnast.

[@SonOfAGun1814]

she's been gym hopping her entire career, not just as an adult, the endless antics have been going on since she was a kid

[@HazelAmarie]

@@hollym1821 She gym hops okay and??? Are you paying for her training? Y’all are weird down always trying to make black women out to be a problem

[@HazelAmarie]

@@SonOfAGun1814 She was a literal kid and you’re blaming her for the gym switches??? lmao y’all hate Gabby for being black and existing 😂 What are your thoughts on Skinner calling Gabby a monkey?? There’s much more y’all could be discussing where it concerns problematic gymnasts instead of introverted Gabby trying to find what works best for her training 😂