Champ Chat

Champ Chat is a new podcast hosted by Celia Kiogima, senior director of Champion Cheerleading, alongside semi-regular co-host and husband Carter Kiogima. Together, they sit down to explore what it truly means to be a coach in today’s cheer and STUNT world.Whether it's coaching the big championship moments or the smaller daily ones that define team culture, Champ Chat is a raw and real conversation that lifts the curtain on the mindset, preparation, and heart it takes to build not just better athletes – but better humans.

Champ Chat is a sports podcast hosted by Champion Cheerleading, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Champion Cheerleading hosts Champ Chat, a sports show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode 10: The Year We Had and The Year Ahead

  Jun 9, 202645 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Champ Chat! </p><p><br></p><p>Join hosts Celia and Carter Kiogima as they reflect on the 2025–2026 Champion Cheerleading season and look forward to the exciting summer ahead. They are joined by Champion's Marketing & Media Intern Makiah Frances, to discuss the stories being told behind the camera, the evolution of the Champion Cheerleading this past year, and what success looks like beyond the scoreboard.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the team explores:</p><p>• Reflections on season highlights, major milestones, and the lessons learned from a year of transition.</p><p>• The unique...

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  Episode 9: A "Special" Competitive/In Season Champ Chat; Tournament Time

  Feb 17, 202637 minS1

  <p>In this special edition, episode of Champ Chat, hosts Celia Kiogima, Amber Sullivan, and Carter Kiogima discuss the intense and emotional journey of cheerleading and College STUNT as MHSAA Competitive Cheer approaches tournament time. They share personal stories from warm-up rooms, highlight moments of athlete success, and provide valuable advice for coaches and athletes navigating the pressures of competition. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindset, preparation, and the heart behind coaching, reminding listeners that the journey and memories created are just as important as the wins.</p>

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  Episode 8 | Be A True Champion: Kim Kaye

  Sep 1, 20251h 9mS1

  <p>In this episode of Champ Chat, hosts Celia Kiogima and Amber Sullivan welcome Kim Kaye to discuss her journey in the cheerleading world. They explore the purpose behind Champion Cheerleading, the importance of community, and the impact of purposeful coaching. Kim shares her experiences, challenges, and the evolution of this sport over the years; emphasizing that it’s about more than just winning—it’s about empowering individuals and creating lasting connections.<br>The conversation also touches on the future and the legacy that Champion Cheerleading aims to uphold. They dive into discussion on transitioning leadership within Champion, the emotio...

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  Episode 7 | Real Talk with Celia: For the Love of the Game

  Jun 29, 202526 minS1

  <p>This week on Champ Chat, Celia steps up to the mic solo for a raw, reflective episode from her family vacation in northern Michigan. With the originally planned guest postponed, she takes the opportunity to speak directly from the heart—about transition, identity, and the enduring impact of coaching.</p><p>Celia shares some of the most meaningful quotes she’s ever sent to her athletes, unpacking the stories and emotions behind them. She reflects on the bittersweet journey of stepping away from daily coaching, the weight of words in big and small moments, and what it means to lead...

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  Episode 6 | Support in Sync: Coaching, Family, and the Power of Showing Up with Celia & Carter Kiogima

  Jun 22, 202544 minS1

  <p>In this heartfelt episode of Champ Chat, Celia and Carter Kiogima explore what it really takes to feel supported in the cheer and stunt world -- from the gym to the home front. Together, they reflect on the many forms of support coaches and athletes need to thrive, including behind-the-scenes administrative champions, open-door coaching philosophies, and what it means to self-reflect and grow. They open up about the shift in their own dynamic as Carter steps away from coaching to prioritize family, and how their partnership continues to anchor their work. It’s a raw, emotional, and ultimately uplifting co...

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