Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics

We discuss the group competition of the 2025 World Championships in Rio. Make sure to check out the replays on Eurovision Sport for free and relive some iconic routines with us. Shout out goes to Anne Angermann and the South African Group, who gave us some insights to their Road to Rio. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@discussing.rg.podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as well. You can also contact us under ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

We discuss the finalists of the All-Around Final (places 9-1) of the 2025 World Championships in Rio. Make sure to check out the replays on Eurovision Sport for free and relive some iconic routines with us. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@discussing.rg.podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠as well. You can also contact us under ⁠⁠⁠⁠discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

We discuss the finalists of the All-Around Final (places 18-10) of the 2025 World Championships in Rio. Make sure to check out the replays on Eurovision Sport for free and relive some iconic routines with us. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@discussing.rg.podcast ⁠⁠⁠as well. You can also contact us under ⁠⁠⁠discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. 

In this episode we talk about the World University Games in Germany and the World Cup in Milan. Apart from that, we ramble on about school, the best music for your rhythmics routine and women's football (so normal football, not the men's one). If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram ⁠@discussing.rg.podcast ⁠as well. You can also contact us under ⁠discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com⁠. 

After a longer break we are back with an episode about the European Championships in Tallinn, a retiring gymnast and body positivity. You can check out stuff we mentioned here:Billie Eilish - Bad (Michael Jackson Cover live)Sadly I didn't find a video of the Prince of Egypt routine by the Turkish Group - maybe check out a replay of the whole competition :)If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We discuss the new routines of some crowd favourites and analyse the overall themes of this seasons choreographies. Please forgive us our dive into language fun, we hope you enjoy that as well!You can check out the routines we discuss here:Taisiia Onofriichuk - Clubs 2025Taisiia Onofriichuk - Ball 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Clubs 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Ball 2025Takhmina Ikromova - Hoop 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Hoop 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Ball 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Clubs 2025Sofia Raffaeli - Ribbon 2025If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We finally have time to talk about some of the new routines we have seen so far. If you don't agree with our opinions, please let us know, we want to hear yours! We also check out the competition schedule for the next months and dive into memories of your past dancing days. Check out the routines we talked about here (unfortunately not all routines have a separate video on youtube yet, so you might want to check out the replay of the livestreams) :Stiliana Nikolova (all 4 routines) 2025Darja Varfolomeev Ribbon 2025Darja Varfolomeev Ball 2025Margarita Kolosov Ball 2025Margarita Kolosov Hoop 2025Individual All Around Gymnastik International Schmiden 2025Group All Around Gymnastic International Schmiden 2025If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We talk about the investigation by the GEF about the manipulating of scores at the ECH 2024 by Evangelia Trikomiti as well as the news of the resignation of Irina Viner as head coach of the russian national team. Also, in regards to the new CoP there has been a change/clarification already so we won't get to see 10 backwards illusion turns in every routine.Check out the official document by the GEFhere.If you want to see Darja Varfolomeev in german television in action, clickhere.If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram@discussing.rg.podcastas well. You can also contact us underdiscussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

Joining us in our discussion about the changes in the new CoP is Samuel (@saem_rg), national judge from Italy. If you want to dive deeper into the rules of rhythmic gymnastics, make sure to check out his instagram account, where he shares great explanations and examples of judging. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

Triggered by some shocking statements of gymnasts leaving the sport, we talk about mental and physical health in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics. We also want to say a big thank you to Mimi, who invited us to her masterclass with Darja Varfolomeev in december. Check out her instagram account here. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We recap the German National League 2024 were we saw new routines and new gymnasts. There is also some gossip about Elvira Krasnobaeva's nationality change and the retirement of team Israel. Melissa Diete Instagram Dasha Bergmann Instagram "Music" by John Miles If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. 

We discuss the wonderful gala performances shown at Euskalgym 2024 and also get quite emotional. You can check out the clips here if you want to check them out: Milena Baldassarri Gala Liliana and Laura Lewinska Gala Group Spain Gala Alba Bautista Gala Darja Varvolomeev Gala Margarita Kolosov Gala Boryana Kaleyn Gala Stiliana Nikolova Gala Darja Varfolomeev Ball new COP Teresa Gorospe Gala Or you can watch the whole Gala here: Full Euskalgym 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode, give us a 5 star review and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

***Please excuse the bad audio, we had technical issues!*** We have a guest for this episode, an expert on artistic gymnastics, Maria. We talk about the differences of our two sports and solve some mysteries of the communities. If you want to check out a great podcast in german about different gymnastic sports, listen to "Von Staub zu Gold" by the Deutscher Turnerbund If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We are back for another season of Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics! We talk about the latest news and what's to come in this podcast. Check out the routines we talk about here: Tara Dragas NEW Hoop 2024/2025 Rin Keys Hoop 2024 Rin Keys Ball 2024 Rin Keys Clubs 2024 Rin Keys Ribbon 2024 If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We enter the last episode of our first podcast-season with answering fanmail, discussing the start of a petition and talking about the group competition of the Olympic Games in Paris. Please let us know your thoughts about the Olympics in the comments! Instagram accounts to check out: @handpainted_apparatus_for_rg - Professional design for RG apparatus @shinebrightgymnastics - Educational and practical RG content @rhythmicsupremacy - Brazilian posting memes and random thoughts about rhythmic gymnastics If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We have a new individual Olympic Champion, and her name is Darja Varfolomeev! We talk about the individual competition in Paris, the heartbreak, the drama, the joy. Please let us know your thoughts about the Olympics in the comments! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

Are you ready for the competition everyone is waiting for? We talk about the Olympic Games, the opening ceremony, our predictions and a lot more in this last episode before the big day(s). Please share your ideas for a cute "community name" for the listeners and fans of Discussing Rhythmic Gymnastics in the comments or message us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast or e-mail us at discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com. We have a Thank You gift for you: Check out Queenofpod on Etsy by @rhythmicgymnasticsclub and order your favourite new mug with beautiful rhythmic gymnastics designs with 10% off the entire store with our discount code DRGPODCAST10 ! Enjoy! Here you get to the video of Jamel helping Stromae creating the song "Alors En Danse".

We are so close to the Olympic Games in Paris. We talk about the last international competitions and the decision about who represents their country at the games. Make sure to check out on of our favourite Insta-accounts @rhythmic.gym.slays, because she slays! If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

In our 20th episode we talk about our experience at the german championships 2024, the complexity of difficulty and execution scores and dabble a little into artistic gymnastics with this topic. You can check out the streams of the German Championships ("Die Finals") here (Maybe only available in Germany, there are not many uploads to youtube yet, mostly Dasha's and Margarita's routines.) Margarita Kolosov's perfect ribbon routine If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.

We had an amazing time doing the german commentary of the European Championships. We talk about the experience and of course about the competition itself. You can still stream the competition on Eurovisionsport.com, you just have to register and then it is free. If you like our podcast make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music so you never miss a new episode and don't forget to follow us on instagram @discussing.rg.podcast as well. You can also contact us under discussing.rg.podcast@gmail.com.