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The CheerBomb Podcast

The CheerBomb Podcast

By The CheerBomb Podcast

A podcast about All Things Cheerleading!!
Parents, coaches, and cheerleaders share their perspective on this amazing sport as it ever evolves.
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S2E18 - Ava Acheson

The CheerBomb PodcastNov 30, 2018

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Season 2 Finale!

Season 2 Finale!

Join Marcus, Marisol and Kennedy the intern as we review Season 2 of the Cheerbomb podcast! We discuss each episode and guest. Where we landed on our major discussion points on glam and social media. Plus we make a big announcement about Season 3!

Jul 04, 201901:44:26
S2E38- Kristen Rosario

S2E38- Kristen Rosario

The second part of the Royal Duo of Top Gun - Kristen Rosario joins us on the podcast.  A legendary member of the Cheerleading community and co-owner of Top Gun - we hear all about the start of this legendary couple, gym and her thoughts on all things cheer! A must listen to for any cheerleading fan!

May 03, 201901:22:23
S2E37- Victor Rosario

S2E37- Victor Rosario

On this special World's Week episode we have the one and only Victor Rosario of Top Gun on the podcast. We take a look back at his career and the history of the sport.   From how he met his wife to his cheerleading story of becoming an industry giant and the owner of the Top Gun Program.  For any fan of all-star cheerleading, this is a must listen. 

Apr 25, 201901:16:44
S2E36- Melissa Cummings

S2E36- Melissa Cummings

On this very special episode.... One Week Before Worlds!!!

Marisol tells the craziest cheer mom story ever!!

Then to give us a unique parental perspective, we have the very special Melissa Cummings on the podcast. Listen to her tell us what it's like raising a famous cheerleader and a serious discussion into the ups and downs of social media fame.

Apr 19, 201901:19:57
S2E35 - Angel Rice

S2E35 - Angel Rice

This episode we finally have the Queen of Power Tumbling, Miss Angel Rice!! This a must listen to for any cheerleading sport fan.  We discuss her storied rise in Cheerleading.  Make sure to share this classic episode!

Apr 11, 201901:20:35
S2E34 -Nfinity Competitions David Owens

S2E34 -Nfinity Competitions David Owens

We have an action packed episode with Lisa Welsh from CheerMad and our special guest, Nfinity's David Owens. He comes on the podcast to discuss  their new competitions for 2019-2020!

Apr 04, 201951:52
S2Ep33 - Zach Wallace

S2Ep33 - Zach Wallace

A new segment of the Cheerbomb podcast launching this episode! Next Generation Coaches with Cheer Extreme Zach Wallace. We learn about his cheerleading story and how he ended up coaching at one of the country's premier gyms. Make sure to subscribe and share!

Mar 28, 201953:23
S2E32 - Kennedy Thames

S2E32 - Kennedy Thames

This episode has it all. We discuss the #freealysa situation, the new rules hitting the cheerleading world, UCA and all the triple crown winners, with special co host Kennedy Foltyn (The Intern).  Then our special conversation with Kennedy Thames.  We discuss her road back from surgery to being a Triple Crown winner! Her amazing comeback with Rockstar Beatles! A must listen to for any cheerleading fan!

Mar 14, 201901:04:32
S2E31 - Torie Bosner (NCA Recap)

S2E31 - Torie Bosner (NCA Recap)

This week we discuss NCA and invite Torie Bosner from Ohio Valley Allstars Phoenix to join the podcast. She shares her 1st NCA experience with us and tells our audience what it feels to move gyms, level up to level 5 and compete at NCA.  We hope you enjoy!

Mar 07, 201947:11
S2Ep30 - Thomas "JR" Locklayer

S2Ep30 - Thomas "JR" Locklayer

This jam packed episode has our thoughts on Cheersport, grief as we lost another in our community and our very special guest.  JR is an industry powerhouse and we can't wait for our audience to hear his Cheerleading story!

Feb 28, 201901:12:46
S2E29 - Jimbo Kelliher

S2E29 - Jimbo Kelliher

Top Gun Coach and Woodward Camp Director, Jimbo Kelliher returns on the podcast to talk all things Cheer! We go deep on a ton of topics. A must listen for any cheer fan.

Feb 21, 201959:12
S2E28 - Makayla Jenkins

S2E28 - Makayla Jenkins

This is a love-filled episode were Marcus and Marisol moon over each other and their magazine feature. The theme of this week's podcast is friendships! We all cherish the bonds we make in cheerleading and Marcus' OG cheerleader and friend Makayla Jenkins join us on the podcast. She helps educates us on what college cheer is like.
Feb 14, 201901:03:58
S2E27 - Jamien Small

S2E27 - Jamien Small

This week the energy is super high on the Cheerbomb Podcast as we welcome Marcus' old coach and current Creative Director of Woodlands Cheer, Jamien Small. The laughs were big and the topics were varied and we can't wait for everyone to enjoy this episode.
Feb 07, 201901:07:57
S2E26 - Tonya Rice

S2E26 - Tonya Rice

This week Marcus and Marisol go deep. How does being spiritual, RKelly and Black Lives Matter having anything to do with Cheerleading? Listen in and find out. This week special guests Tonya Harding and Sharita Richardson join us to discuss it all.
Jan 31, 201901:04:30
S2E25- Seth Rosenhagen

S2E25- Seth Rosenhagen

S2E25- Seth Rosenhagen by CheerBomb
Jan 24, 201901:13:25
S2E24 - Brandon Hale Showtyme Productions

S2E24 - Brandon Hale Showtyme Productions

S2E24 - Brandon Hale Showtyme Productions by CheerBomb
Jan 17, 201956:57
S2E23 - Kenley Pope

S2E23 - Kenley Pope

Marcus and Marisol are making changes to the podcast! Listen to how they plan on making the podcast more focused on Cheerleading as a sport and make it a more enteratining show for everyone! And of course the main event, Cheerleading Royalty - Kenley Pope. Get to know this superstar and what life is like for her!
Jan 10, 201901:04:31
S2E22 - CheerFit Danielle Donovan

S2E22 - CheerFit Danielle Donovan

On this special edition, Danielle Donovan from CheerFit joins Marcus and Marisol to discuss New Year, New You! Need help with jumps, flexibilty, conditioning this is the episode for you!
Jan 03, 201901:05:09
S2E21- Inside Cheer Patricia Duffy

S2E21- Inside Cheer Patricia Duffy

This week we are so excited to have Patricia Duffy, Editor of Inside Cheer Magazine on the podcast. We discuss her career path from all-star cheerleading to working in the Industry. Her FOMO after leaving the sport. The stars she has interviewd and all about the future of the sport!
Dec 20, 201801:08:32
S2E20 - CheerMAD Lisa Welsh

S2E20 - CheerMAD Lisa Welsh

This week Marcus and Marisol discuss Kentucky's WSF, formal balls, and of course the Top Gun Large Coed new uniforms and routine. In the Dear Marcus and Marisol segment, they talk some more about "Is glam hurting the sport?" and how to handle losing a skill. Then in our great interview, we have the fantastic, Lisa Welsh from CheerMAD .
Dec 14, 201801:26:11
S2E19 - Sharita Richardson

S2E19 - Sharita Richardson

This week Marcus and Marisol discuss a Coaches message to parents and begins an interesting discussion about Cheer glam. Is it hurting the sport? Then they have the honor of interviewing Dr. Sharita Richardson, founder of Black Girls Cheer.
Dec 07, 201801:03:47
S2E18 - Ava Acheson

S2E18 - Ava Acheson

Season 2 Opener!!

Marcus and Marisol do not disappoint. They shell out advice on family politics and try and answer the question if Gym Owners have a complex. They wrap it up with Worlds, NCA and Majors champion and real-life model, Ava Acheson!!! Take them for a ride at your next competition. This show is for cheerleaders,parents, and coaches.
Nov 30, 201801:09:12
Episode #17 - We're Back!!! Special Edition!!

Episode #17 - We're Back!!! Special Edition!!

Marcus and Marisol are back for a special edition of Dear Marcus and Marisol! They answer questions about team placements, Aging in the sport, FOMO and the high price of cheer. Check it out.
Oct 12, 201849:46
Episode #16 - Season Finale - Marcus & Marisol

Episode #16 - Season Finale - Marcus & Marisol

On this supersized edition, Marcus and Marisol reminiscence about season 1 of the Cheerbomb Podcast, We follow up on some Dear Marcus and Marisol's and rewind on lessons learned from past guests.
May 11, 201801:59:12
Episode #15 - Ally Wijnhoud

Episode #15 - Ally Wijnhoud

This week we have hometown sweetheart, Ally Wijnhoud on the podcast. She joins us to tell us what her first Worlds experience with CA Kingcats was like. Lola joins Marcus to discuss all things #Worlds. A New Dear Marcus and Marisol and so much more.
May 04, 201801:18:44
Episode #14 - Robert Scianna

Episode #14 - Robert Scianna

WORLDS Episode!!! Robert Scianna joins Marcus & Marisol to co-host this special edition of the podcast. They discuss politics in the gym, how to have a post-career in cheerleading and of course, we count down the TOP 5 CRAZY MOM STORIES submitted.
Apr 26, 201801:21:23
Episode #13 - Alexxis Gallagher

Episode #13 - Alexxis Gallagher

This week on episode #13 Marcus and Marisol discuss the art of recieving complimets. Is trying out at multiple gyms bad form? All this is discussed plus we meet Cheerfittraining CEO Danielle and have the pleasure of introducing our audience to Alexxis Gallageher as she prepares for her first Worlds.
Apr 20, 201801:03:35
Episode #12 - Ricky Thames

Episode #12 - Ricky Thames

We have a jammed pack episode! Two Spotlights, one on Marisol's favorite cheerleader, Victoria Lola Higgins & business spotlight on Posh Pony & Bow CEO Keetah Adair! On Dear Marcus and Marisol, they try to advise a mom who has some gym mama drama and the main event, we have Cheer Dad extraordinaire, Ricky Thames. We get the Dad's perspective of raising an elite athlete.
Apr 13, 201801:23:49
Episode #11 - Sophia Jade

Episode #11 - Sophia Jade

This week we introduce you to super Mom Autumn Bunn! Marcus and Marisol discuss team gifts. Marisol has a strong opinion on the topic. They also respond to a Dear Marcus and Marisol about the struggle of tryouts. In our main interview, we have Allstar Cheerleading star, Sophia Jade, Transgender advocate and overall wonderful talent. We can't wait to introduce her to our audience.
Apr 06, 201801:11:04
Episode #10 - Will Lawson

Episode #10 - Will Lawson

This week Marcus and Marisol discuss the idea of living your dream. They introduce their March Challenge Winner, Amelia Pilatsky. Marisol shines the Spotlight on Ashley Evan, Cheerbomb's first Sponsorship winner and in the interview they have a fun and enlightening conversation with Will Lawson!
Mar 30, 201801:22:39
Episode #9 - Ryan Cummings

Episode #9 - Ryan Cummings

On a supersized addition, Marisol & Marcus discuss mean girls and the effects this phenomenon has on their gender. They listen to Cheer Infinity, coach and gym owner, Billy Dunlap as he tells the most romantic cheerleading story ever. And the main event is our interview with 2x Summit Championship, Bronze Worlds Medalist, & 2x Triple Crown Champion and Nfinity Girl, Ryan Cummings!!!
Mar 23, 201801:51:27
Episode #8 - Teejay Smith

Episode #8 - Teejay Smith

This week we have the fabulous Teejay Smith. A former cheerleader, coach, gym director, now choreographer, judge, and overall awesome person. He joins us for the entire episode to discuss judging, boys not paying for cheerleading and so so so much more!!! Check it out!!!
Mar 16, 201801:16:31
Episode #7 - Aaron Craven

Episode #7 - Aaron Craven

This week we have the pleasure of talking about the "crazy cheermom" in our Dear Marcus and Marisol segment. We have a lovely spotlight guest, Bay Stone. We discuss how great and inclusive the cheerleading industry is and all things makeup. We balance it out with a great interview with master tumbler Aaron Craven.
Mar 09, 201801:11:13
Episode #6 - Bethany Thompson

Episode #6 - Bethany Thompson

This week in the podcast we discuss NCA, the NCA curse, the growth of the industry and many other cheer related topics. In the Dear Marcus and Marisol segment, we tackle the mean girl tactic of exclusion. In a new segment called Small Business Roundup we get to hear the story of SpiritBox and it's CEO -cheer mom. We announce our February Cheerbomb Challenge winner and last but certainly not least our fantastic guest interview with, Bethany Thompson!
Mar 02, 201801:15:24
Episode #5 - Nicole Stephenson

Episode #5 - Nicole Stephenson

Marcus and Marisol discuss healing post the events in FL. In Dear Marcus & Marisol they discuss dating someone from the same gym. Good idea or not? For the interview, they have fan favorite, Nicole Stephenson!!! We discuss aging out, lessons learned and advice for future athletes. A must listen for all those who love compeetitive cheerleading.
Feb 23, 201801:13:07
Episode #4 -Jimbo Kelliher

Episode #4 -Jimbo Kelliher

This week Marcus and Marisol discuss visualization, bratty teenagers and have a great in-depth conversation with Jimbo Kelliher, Woodward Camp Director, Top Guns Coach, & overall interesting man.
Feb 16, 201801:01:18
Episode #3 - Karolyne Day

Episode #3 - Karolyne Day

This week Marcus and Marisol discuss the art of winning and losing with grace. They answer a "Dear Marcus and Marisol" question about switching coaches for privates. And this week they are joined by #WorldChampion #MajorsChampion #VarsityFashionista , Karolyne Day!!
Feb 09, 201833:01
Episode #2 - Darnell Harris

Episode #2 - Darnell Harris

Marcus and Marisol discuss all things competitive cheerleading. For parents and cheerleader's alike an entertaining podcast for those traveling to competitions. This week their guest is World Champion, Darnell Harris, Cheer Extreme's Allstars Coach.
Feb 02, 201837:25
Episode #1 - Kennedy Thames

Episode #1 - Kennedy Thames

Marcus and Marisol discuss all things competitive cheerleading. For parents and cheerleader's alike an entertaining podcast for those traveling to competitions. This Week their guest is Kennedy Thames, famed flyer of the Rockstar Beatles.
Jan 26, 201801:12:39