Cheer Dads Unfiltered

Cheer Dads Unfiltered is a real, raw and hilarious podcast about life as a competitive cheer dad.Hosted by Tom, Geoff and David we break down everything no one warns you about once your kid joins cheer. The long nights, early mornings, gym culture, competitions, money, emotions, wins, losses and the chaos in between.From the stands to the car ride home this show is for parents, families and anyone living the cheer life who wants honest conversations, laughs and a place to feel seen.No filters. No fluff. Just real talk from dads in the thick of it

Cheer Dads Unfiltered is a kids podcast hosted by Tom, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tom hosts Cheer Dads Unfiltered, a kids show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 40: Coach Bryce Kirkley on Tumbling, Mental Blocks & Progression Over Perfection

  Sep 24, 20261h 35mS2

  What does tumbling progress actually look like when your athlete is stuck on a back walkover, battling a mental block or grinding through private lessons with no obvious progress? For Episode 40, Tom, Geoff and David sit down with Coach Bryce Kirkley, better known as the Tumble Whisper, to help cheer parents understand what we are actually watching from the other side of the gym. Bryce is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran with more than two decades of gymnastics and coaching experience. His core message throughout this conversation is simple: Progression over perfection We get into why some athletes struggle with back walkovers, when another tumbling path may make more sense, the difference between having a skill and being ready to use it safely, mental blocks, private lessons, how to know when a coach is not helping your athlete progress, going outside your home gym for additional coaching, video feedback, parent boundaries and what it looks like to help athletes fail forward instead of carrying our frustration for them. This is not a technical coaching clinic It is a parent-first conversation about understanding the tumbling journey, asking better questions and helping athletes keep progressing without turning every skill into a finish line. Huge thank you to Bryce for being willing to challenge the way three cheer dads think about tumbling and athlete development. CONNECT WITH COACH BRYCE/TUMBLE WHISPER Website: https://www.tumble-whisper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumble.whisper/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetumblewhisper Subscribe and follow Cheer Dads Unfiltered for new episodes every Thursday Real dads. Real cheer conversations Here for the parents Here for the athletes Here for every count

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  Episode #38

  Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 38: USA Cheer on College Recruiting, STUNT & the Future of Cheer

  Sep 10, 20261h 41mS2

  What actually comes after All-Star Cheer? For a lot of cheer families, the college landscape can feel confusing. Recruiting, scholarships, combines, STUNT, traditional college cheer, National Team opportunities — there are more paths than many parents realize. So for Episode 38, we went straight to the source. Tom, Geoff, and David sit down with Lauri Harris, Executive Director of USA Cheer, and Amy Haney, Director of College & High School STUNT , to help cheer parents and athletes understand what the next level actually looks like. This week we get into: • USA Cheer's role in the sport • The different paths available after All-Star Cheer • When athletes should begin thinking about college recruiting • What college coaches really look for in athletes • Why talent alone doesn't guarantee the right college opportunity • Social media and its role in recruiting • The truth about college cheer scholarships • What happens at a USA Cheer College Combine • What parents should — and shouldn't — do during recruiting • STUNT explained for parents who still don't quite get it • How STUNT is expanding opportunities for collegiate athletes • The international growth and future of cheer One of our biggest takeaways from this conversation: there may be a college for everyone but not every college is for everyone Finding the right opportunity is about more than skills. It's about academics, fit, character, coachability, preparation, and finding a program where an athlete can thrive. Huge thank you to Lauri and Amy for spending time with three curious cheer dads and giving our community an incredible look behind the curtain. And yes... Tom finally understands STUNT Subscribe and follow Cheer Dads Unfiltered for new episodes every Thursday Here for the parents. Here for the athletes

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  Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 37: Britney Gilman on Building Supreme, Gym Culture & Cheer Parenting

  Sep 3, 20261h 40mS2

  Britney Gilman, owner and head coach of Supreme Cheer & Tumble in Mesa, Arizona, joins Cheer Dads Unfiltered for Season 2 Episode 4 and this one takes us inside the gym. Recorded in person at Supreme Cheer & Tumble, Britney shares how she found cheer, started coaching at a young age, built Supreme from 21 athletes into a growing program, and what it really takes to create a gym culture where athletes and families feel like they belong. Tom, Geoff and David dig into the owner and coaching side of cheer — choosing the right gym, athlete development, rushing skills, mental blocks, privates, parent involvement, communication, trust, and the balance between being competitive and protecting the athlete experience. It is a fun, honest conversation about building a program, developing athletes, supporting families, and what cheer parents often do not get to see behind the gym doors. Learn more about Supreme Cheer & Tumble and follow their journey on social. ️ New episodes every Thursday. Here for the parents. Here for the athletes. Here for every count

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  Cheer Dads Unfiltered - Episode 36: Hailey D’Lynn Smith: Fear, Confidence & the Future of Cheer

  Aug 27, 20261h 30mS2

  Hailey D'Lynn Smith joins Cheer Dads Unfiltered for Season 2 Episode 3 and this one covers a lot of ground. Hailey shares her journey through cheer, what the sport has taught her, how confidence is built over time, and what athletes really experience when expectations, pressure and personal growth all collide. Tom, Geoff and David dig into the athlete and coaching side of the sport, the lessons that carry far beyond the mat, and the role parents can play in supporting athletes without taking over the journey. It is a fun, honest conversation about cheer, growth, identity, confidence, coaching and the people who shape athletes along the way. ️ New episodes every Thursday Here for the parents Here for the athletes Here for every count

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  Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 35: The Work Starts Now | All-Star Cheer, Parenting Pressure & The August Grind

  Aug 20, 20261h 12mS2

  Season 2 is officially underway and the honeymoon phase of making All-Star is already over Last week, we shared where Izzy, Ruby and Everly landed. Now the teams are set, choreography is done, school is back in session... and competition season still feels forever away. This week, Tom, Geoff and David sit down for a real Cheer Dads check-in on the part of competitive cheer nobody posts about: the work between making the team and stepping onto the competition floor. We talk about choreography week, 20+ hour cheer weeks, new tumbling skills, flyer flexibility, balancing third grade with All-Star schedules, and watching our daughters find their places on their new teams. We also get into one of the biggest questions we've faced as sports parents: When should you advocate for your kid and when should you get out of the way and let them advocate for themselves? David shares how Everly approached her coach and earned another opportunity instead of Dad stepping in. Geoff talks about Ruby landing her back handspring and immediately eyeing the next skill. And Tom wrestles with helping Izzy handle the pressure of a two-week flexibility goal without becoming that cheer dad. Plus: ridiculous cheer expenses, squishies everywhere, bedazzled cheer shoes, school vs. sports, who will cry first at competition... and Geoff officially becomes Snacks. Because December gets the trophies, photos and bright lights. But August builds the athlete. Next week: Hailey D'Lynn Smith joins Cheer Dads Unfiltered ️ New episodes every Thursday Here for the parents. Here for the athletes Here for every count

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