114: Fallout From Gymnastikes Handling of Maroney Hack, plus a Tumble Recap

Published: Sept. 3, 2014, 3:34 a.m.

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This week, Jessica, Olympian Jenni Pinches, and Emma Bailey\xa0chat about the latest gymternet controversy and BBC One's Tumble episodes three and four:

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  • News broke over Labor Day weekend that a hack took place that exposed racy photos of several celebrities and athletes, including McKayla Maroney. We discuss how the gymternet has responded--specifically how Gymnastike and parent company Flocast, handled the news--and the backlash they have received.
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  • How much Jessica loves coach,\xa0Katie Richards from Heathrow who\xa0presents stickers for goals met and gives exactly zero craps about the feelings of wimps.
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  • Was it fair that this week the celebrities didn't have to use real rhythmic equipment?
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  • All trampolines should be covered with rose petals from now on.
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  • The awkward sexual innuendo moment between Louis Smith and host, Alex.
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  • The magic Dave-Roy Wood must be working on Amelle because she hasn't developed any mental blocks after a terrifying crash!
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  • How to avoid accidental choking when attempting rhythmic gymnastics.
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  • Behind the scenes scoop from Emma and Jenni who were in the\xa0studio.
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Read Jenni's thoughts on Tumble and more on her blog or Twitter. Emma is on Twitter and blogs about her gym nerd\xa0here. Danusia Francis has been blogging about Tumble on her\xa0blog\xa0as well. Check out all of Emma\u2019s nerdtastic adventures in gymnastics fandom at\xa0MoominWhiskey Meets.

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Find an adult gymnastics program in the US on Jessica\u2019s website\xa0masters-gymnastics.com. Or discover the\xa0gymnastics program that\u2019s right for you with a\xa0video introduction\xa0to all of the different disciplines of the sport.

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Find out more about BBC One\u2019s Tumble on the\xa0official website. Watch full episodes on the BBC One\xa0YouTube Channel.

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If you are outside of the UK and want to watch Tumble on BBC One, you can use\xa0FreeTVCafe.net\xa0here. \xa0Use at your own risk.\xa0There are a ton of play buttons that will automatically download crap onto your computer. Be extremely careful not to click on an advertisement. Less risky is using a VPN. Try\xa0TunnelBear,\xa0Zenmate,\xa0GetUsVPN.\xa0

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How we all felt when Nadia saved Lucy.

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Watch this week's playlist on\xa0YouTube here.

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