| APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | WOW...I had no idea that the last episode of the podcast would resonate with so many of you. I am honored that it meant something to you, and that you trusted me to try and tell this story on behalf of those who came forward. So, now what? What do we do with all of this? In today's episode, I'm going to give a couple of updates, go a little deeper into what we can do as cheer parents and answer some of the questions you sent me. Remember, you can email me at hi@thecheermomblog.com, DM me on Instagram, or send me a voicemail. I would love to answer more of your ... view the post
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CHEERLEADING RIGHT NOW?
| APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes explicit content and subject matter that may be triggering for some. A bomb has dropped on the All Star cheerleading industry. Since late August, a series of events has unfolded that has left it impossible to be left undiscussed. Allegations, lawsuits, and a prominent, nationally known program ceased to exist, literally overnight. This isn't a regular podcast episode and it was incredibly difficult for me to record. I battled over whether or not to even record it. But in order for the truth to be known and change to come about, we ... view the post
ALL STAR VS HIGH SCHOOL CHEER: CAN YOU DO BOTH?
| APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | What are the main differences between High School cheer and All Star Cheer? Is it possible for an athlete to do both? My guests, Scott and Lauren Borgmier, are experts when it comes to cheerleading. Both of them were cheerleaders and on UCA staff. Scott worked at the Varsity main office, Lauren worked as an All Star cheer judge, and now they coach a very competitive high school team. Scott and Lauren are the hosts of The Mark Thru Podcast, and have authored two children's books about cheer: ABC Cheer with Me, and 123 Cheer with Me. The Borgmiers share their ... view the post
BEHIND THE SCENES OF CHEER MUSIC
| APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | Have you ever wondered how a cheer music mix is made? It used to be that we would hear popular songs mashed up together into two and a half minutes of pop culture mixed with stunting and tumbling sound effects, but it's a little more complex and custom nowadays. In this episode of The Cheer Mom Podcast, Alex LaGrossa from Twisted Cutz takes us behind the scenes of cheer music. Alex started as a cheer athlete and then began coaching, tumbling, right when All Star cheer was taking off. He got into music mixing and ultimately began Twisted Cutz, which he owns today. THE ... view the post