Behind The Scenes: Suni Lee is back! US Classic Podium Training & Hot Mic Moments

Recorded immediately after Senior Women's podium training at the U.S. Classic.
Suni Lee officially announced her comeback documentary, Katelyn Ohashi unveiled upgrades ahead of the U.S. Classic, Jade Carey looked every bit the World Team favorite, and Spencer and Jessica break down everything they saw during senior women's podium training. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, hot mic moments, start values, fantasy picks, and an extended Club Gym Nerd Q&A.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome, Hot Mics & US Classic Podium Training
00:52 Suni Lee Officially Announces Her Comeback
03:08 Should Single Event Specialists Have a Pathway to Championships?
06:28 Katelyn Ohashi's Upgraded Floor Routine
10:00 Katelyn Ohashi's Beam Changes & Strategy
14:00 Lost Luggage, AARP & Elite Warm-Up Rituals
15:10 Skye Blakely's Beam Upgrade
17:22 Leanne Wong's New Beam Composition
21:15 Beam Connection Bonus Explained
21:56 More Leanne Wong Routine Nerding
23:01 Fantasy Game, Elite Score Explorer & Roster Lab Updates
24:55 Store Sale, Referral Program & Bluesky Groups
BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS
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25:00 Beam Bonus Bungle Story
26:28 Final Thoughts on Leanne's Beam
28:59 Jade Carey Wins Podium Training
30:02 Jade's Upgrades & Event-by-Event Review
31:55 Izzy Stasi's Oklahoma Era & New Choreography
34:10 Zoe Molomo, Simone Rose & Dulcy Caylor Notes
36:45 Comedy Awards, Hot Mic Moments & Withdrawals
37:08 Club Gym Nerd Q&A Begins
38:00 Single-Event Qualification to Nationals Debate
43:02 Should Nationals Matter More Than Worlds Selection?
50:58 Who Was Terrible at Compulsories?
53:31 The Most Memorable Compulsory Disasters
56:40 Are Olympic Comebacks About Passion or Business?
01:01:39 Spencer's Dream Suni Lee Bars Routine
01:05:08 The Perfect Acting Role for Laurie Hernandez
01:05:58 Is Elite Gymnastics Inherently Bad for Kids?
01:08:43 Can You Reach Elite Without Early Specialization?
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