Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches
by Jason Larkins, Bleav
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3 Score Sheet Mistakes Cheer Coaches Make & How to Avoid Them
Aug 27, 2026
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Why More Skills in Your Cheer Routine Can Hurt Your Score and Your Athlete
Aug 19, 2026
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9 Strategies To Break Through Mental Blocks & Get Skills Back with Debbie Love
Aug 12, 2026
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5 Reasons Cheer Competitions Cost More Than You Think
Aug 5, 2026
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How to Build Confident Tumblers Without Rushing Skills
Jul 29, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/27/26 | 3 Score Sheet Mistakes Cheer Coaches Make & How to Avoid Them | What if the difference between a higher cheer score and leaving points on the table isn’t adding more difficulty but understanding what the judges are actually looking for? Building a competitive routine isn’t as simple as putting your hardest skills on the floor. From tumbling numbers and stunt connections to formations, legalities, and execution, small decisions can have a major impact on your final score. In this episode, Jason and Gina break down the strategy behind maximizing the score sheet, including when adding more athletes helps, when it can actually hurt execution, and why coaches need to think beyond simply doing “more.” In this episode, you’ll learn: How to balance difficulty and execution when deciding how many athletes should perform a skill. Why submitting stunt legalities can protect your score—and potentially save your season. What judges actually notice when evaluating tumbling, formations, transitions, and overall routine execution. Play the episode to learn how to make smarter routine decisions, protect valuable points, and build a cleaner, more competitive performance before your team hits the competition floor. Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  Why More Skills in Your Cheer Routine Can Hurt Your Score and Your Athlete | Have you ever wondered why your athlete has a skill but their coaches choose not to put it in the routine? As a cheer parent, it can be frustrating to watch your athlete work hard to master a skill only to see them moved to the back, left out of a section, or given fewer opportunities to showcase what they can do. But routine decisions aren't always about who can perform a skill, they're about what gives the entire team the best opportunity to score well. In this episode, Jason and Gina pull back the curtain on how cheer routines are actually built. They talk about the relationship between coaches and choreographers, why coaches sometimes have to remove emotion from routine decisions, and why adding more athletes to a skill section can actually create more opportunities for deductions instead of increasing your score. In this episode, you'll learn: Why adding more athletes to a skill section doesn't necessarily earn your team more points and can potentially hurt the team's technique score. How coaches and choreographers decide which athletes to highlight, where athletes are placed, and why what's best for an individual athlete can sometimes conflict with what's best for the team. Why parents shouldn't judge a new routine too quickly and how choreography continues to evolve, change, and improve throughout the competition season. Press play to get an inside look at the decisions behind your athlete's cheer routine so you can better understand why having a skill doesn't always mean performing it on the competition floor. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | 9 Strategies To Break Through Mental Blocks & Get Skills Back with Debbie Love | Have you ever watched an athlete suddenly lose a skill they know they can do and then wondered what you can actually do to help them get past the mental block? Mental blocks aren’t a choice, and pushing harder, adding pressure, or endlessly drilling the skill can sometimes make the problem worse. In this episode, you’ll learn a practical nine-step approach to helping athletes work through mental blocks while developing confidence, autonomy, and character along the way. You’ll discover: Nine practical strategies for helping athletes work through mental blocks and regain confidence in their skills. How scripting, visualization, conditioning, journaling, positive affirmations, and pre-skill rituals can support an athlete’s mental game. Why the way coaches and parents respond matters—and how focusing on effort, character, and emotional safety can help athletes thrive beyond their sport. Play the episode to learn how to approach mental blocks with a practical system that helps athletes rebuild confidence without relying on fear, pressure, or intimidation. Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  5 Reasons Cheer Competitions Cost More Than You Think | Have you ever wondered what it really takes to produce a national cheer competition—and why so many industry veterans believe the future of cheer depends on independent event producers? Most athletes, parents, and even coaches only see what happens on the competition floor. But behind every successful event are countless decisions about scoring, scheduling, athlete experience, production, judging, and customer service. In this episode, the team behind ASC shares over 30 years of lessons from building one of the industry's longest-running independent event companies—and explains why they believe collaboration, fairness, and putting athletes first will shape the future of competitive cheer. Discover what really happens behind the scenes of producing major cheer competitions and why every detail matters. Learn how ASC grew from hosting local gym events to producing national competitions while remaining independently owned for over three decades. Hear candid insights on scoring systems, stay-to-play, World Bids, the Prime Alliance, and where the cheer industry is headed next. If you want an inside look at the business of cheer competitions and hear honest conversations about the industry's biggest opportunities and challenges, press play on this episode today. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  How to Build Confident Tumblers Without Rushing Skills | Are you building confident tumblers or accidentally creating athletes who rely on fear, frustration, and shortcuts? The best tumbling coaches know that mastering skills isn't just about technique, it's about building trust, confidence, and smart progressions. In this special TumbleCon panel discussion, four respected coaches share decades of coaching experience, debating everything from spotting philosophies and athlete confidence to judging, safety, progressions, and the coaching habits that separate good coaches from great ones. Whether you're coaching beginners or elite athletes, you'll walk away with practical ideas you can apply in your next practice. Learn the coaching philosophies that consistently produce confident, high-level tumblers. Discover when spotting helps athletes—and when better drills create stronger long-term results. Hear honest conversations about athlete safety, coaching culture, judging, and the future of tumbling instruction. Press play now to hear an unfiltered conversation packed with actionable coaching strategies that will help you develop safer, more confident, and more successful athletes. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 |  Inside the NOVAS: Cheer's New Awards Show Is Here | What if a new awards show could help bring the entire cheer industry back together? If you've been following the evolution of all-star cheer, you've probably noticed the industry has become more divided than ever. In this episode, Sean Timmons shares the vision behind The NOVAS, a brand-new awards show designed to celebrate the people who move cheer forward while creating more opportunities for the industry to come together. He also discusses how MotUS is helping gym owners build stronger, more profitable businesses through collaboration instead of competition. Discover the story behind The NOVAS and why Sean believes the cheer industry is ready for a new live awards show. Learn how MotUS is helping gym owners save money, access valuable resources, and grow more sustainable businesses. Hear Sean's perspective on industry unity, leadership, and what the future of all-star cheer could look like. If you want an inside look at one of the biggest new initiatives in cheer, and where the industry may be headed next, press play now. Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | cheerleading safetycoaching strategies+3 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainPatreon+2 | — | cheerleadingsafety strategies+5 | — | 58m 32s | ||
| 7/1/26 | artificial intelligencecheer coaching+4 | Shea | Upside Down and Back AgainCurve AI+3 | Instagram | AI in cheerleadingcoaching technology+5 | — | 1h 02m 01s | ||
| 6/24/26 | team placementsstunt camp+4 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainPatreon+2 | — | cheerleadingteam cuts+5 | — | 1h 19m 41s | ||
| 6/17/26 | coaching techniquesathlete confidence+4 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainPatreon+1 | — | cheerleadingcoaching+6 | — | 1h 06m 17s | ||
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| 6/10/26 | team placementtrust the process+4 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainPatreon+1 | — | team placementtrust the process+5 | — | 59m 54s | ||
| 6/3/26 | team placementstryouts+4 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainAIA Global+2 | — | cheerleadingtryout season+5 | — | 1h 34m 09s | ||
| 5/27/26 | cheer tryoutsteam placements+4 | Gina | Upside Down and Back AgainCheer Mom's Anonymous+2 | — | cheerleadingtryouts+6 | — | 1h 11m 13s | ||
| 5/20/26 | cheerleadingcompetition+4 | — | American Cheer | — | cheerleadingThe Summit+6 | — | 1h 35m 51s | ||
| 4/22/26 | athlete performancepressure management+4 | — | SimplecastAdsWizz | — | athletespressure+5 | — | 31m 14s | ||
| 4/15/26 | cheerleadingtryouts+4 | — | Upside Down and Back AgainNext Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator+3 | — | cheerleadingtumbling+5 | — | 1h 12m 39s | ||
| 4/8/26 | cheerleading tryoutsteam placement decisions+3 | — | Upside Down and Back AgainNext Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator+2 | — | cheerleadingtryouts+3 | — | 57m 29s | ||
| 4/1/26 | cheerleading changesFlex division+3 | Justin Carrier | VarsitySmall Gym Summit+3 | — | cheerleadingFlex division+6 | — | 39m 29s | ||
| 3/25/26 | cheerleadingcompetition+4 | — | Upside Down and Back AgainNext Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator+3 | — | cheerleadingcompetition+5 | — | 58m 29s | ||
| 3/18/26 | all-star cheercheerleading+4 | — | Upside Down and Back AgainUSA Nationals+7 | — | cheerleadingtryouts+6 | — | 36m 18s | ||
| 3/10/26 | NCA Nationalschampionship pressure+3 | — | Upside Down and Back AgainNext Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator+2 | Houston | NCA Nationalscheerleading+5 | — | 1h 04m 41s | ||
| 3/4/26 | mindset in cheerleadingcompetition preparation+4 | Maddie Gardner | Upside DownPro Cheer League | — | cheerleadingcompetition+5 | — | 1h 09m 35s | ||
| 2/25/26 |  Are Flex Divisions the Real Problem? | Ever walked out of a competition thinking, “That was a winning routine…” and then watched your team place nowhere near where you expected? In this episode, Jason and Gina take you behind the curtain of all-star cheer season chaos, big events, tight scores, parent pressure, and the emotional whiplash of “we hit… but still didn’t win.” You’ll hear what it’s really like at massive nationals weekends (think 30,000+ athletes) and why so many parents feel blindsided when placements don’t match what their eyes and hearts, tell them. By listening, you’ll walk away with: A better understanding of what actually separates teams on today’s score sheets (and why “harder” doesn’t always mean “higher”) A healthier mindset for watching routines so you can support your athlete without letting tiny mistakes steal your joy Real-world cheer parent survival strategies, budget hacks, hotel food plans, and how to make travel weekends doable without going broke Press play to learn how to enjoy competition weekends more, stress less about placements, and finally understand what’s really happening when the scores come out. Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Next Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator, March 31st- April 1st - https://nextgenowners.com/cheer-biz-accelerator/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  What Are Drivers? The Invisible Scores That Make or Break Your Cheer Routine | Are politics, practice schedules, and score sheets quietly tearing your cheer gym apart? Between competition travel, added weekend practices, social media opinions, and the pressure of chasing bids, all-star cheer has become more intense than ever. Parents are asking hard questions. Coaches are balancing expectations. And athletes are caught in the middle. If you've ever wondered: Are we practicing too much… or not enough? Should parents really understand the score sheet? Can political opinions impact a team environment? What actually separates winning teams from everyone else? This episode tackles the real conversations happening in gym lobbies right now, the ones no one wants to say out loud. In this episode, you’ll learn: How competition scheduling decisions impact families and team culture What “drivers” actually mean on the score sheet and how they affect wins and losses Why understanding too much about judging might ruin the joy of watching your athlete compete Plus, Jason breaks down execution drivers, difficulty strategy, and why sometimes ignorance really is bliss for cheer parents. If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the scores, and enjoy the sport more in the process, press play now and get the inside perspective only coaches usually hear. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Next Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator, March 31st- April 1st - https://nextgenowners.com/cheer-biz-accelerator/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Why Hitting Zero Is Overrated | In the world of competitive cheerleading, high-pressure performances, fan encounters, and emotional moments collide but so do everyday parenting realities and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you're a coach, cheer mom, or just love a good dose of real talk, this episode dives into the heart of the cheer world, where misidentifications, warmth, chaos, and community shine through. Hear Jason’s hilarious mix-up moments at Spirit Sports, including how he accidentally became a celebrity stand-in and stunted with a fan's daughter to avoid disappointment. Discover the emotional depth of support in cheerleading as Gina shares a heartwarming Cheer Mom Minute about showing up for other people’s kids and what that says about community. Get an insider breakdown of the cheer score sheet what really matters, how judging works, and why performance and facials might be more important than you thought. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE Next Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator, March 31st- April 1st - https://nextgenowners.com/cheer-biz-accelerator/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
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