The Jump Rope Podcast
Jump Rope Podcast (formerly Skip Squad Chronicles) is an interview podcast for jump rope and skipping rope enthusiasts! 🎙️ Join us as we dive into inspiring stories from jumpers who share their experiences, workouts, gear, tricks, and the struggles they’ve overcome. Each episode is packed with laughs, tips, and tricks to help you jump higher, skip longer, and hop in style with a smile. We celebrate the joy of movement, community, and the shared love of jumping and skipping together. 💥💖 Don’t miss an episode! Sign up at jumpropepodcast.com to stay in the loop. Let’s jump in! 🏃🏽♂️
Episodes
Mic release redemption. Beaded rope enlightenment. Lumberjack wisdom.
Richard Head (@richardheadjumps) is back for his second one-on-one with Dizzy Skips, and this episode is a masterclass in jump rope consistency, community, and comedy.
We talk about:
🎤 How Richard went from mic release mishaps to mic drop glory
🪓 The Lumberjack story that’ll change how you train
🧠 Mental transformation through movement
🪢 Beaded rope vs. Crossr...
🌀 Dizzy? Good. That means you’re doing it right.
In this whirlwind episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Robz (@robz_360s) joins Dizzy to talk all things jump rope tricks, 360 flow, freestyle footwork, and DIY determination.
From spinning on the streets of Germany to building his own ropes in Portugal, Robz has become one of the most creative freestylers in the jump rope world.
We talk about:
- Learning to love dizziness 😵💫
- How to sta...
Jump Rope Podcast Episode 26 is here—twisting, tangling, and untangling all the jump rope goodness! 🌀
In “Scotland’s Wrap Queen: Eilidh Smith’s Jump Rope Knots Untied!”, your host Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) teams up with wrap wizard Eilidh Smith (@eilidhjumpsrope1).
Get ready for “planned madness,” beaded-rope combos, and comedic relief when ropes smack you in the face (hey, it happens!).
Eilidh explains how she went from hating wrap...
G’day, Jump Rope Community! In Episode 25, host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) sits down with the OG Aussie skipper himself, Papa Joe (@papa_joe01) 🤩
They explore everything from Joe’s early struggles in a boxing gym (where he was the only one NOT skipping!) to mastering heavy ropes, boxers skips, and—yes—double-unders from Down Under.
Along the way, you’ll hear how jump rope became Joe’s daily mental release, stress-buster, and secret weapon...
Jump ropes ready? 🚀
Coach Nate KG (@nate_kg) joins Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) in Episode 24 of The Jump Rope Podcast for a fun-packed, knowledge-rich dive into skipping rope smarter, not harder! 🧠🪢
In this info-packed episode, Nate—one of the jump rope community's most insightful coaches—shares his thoughtful approach to jump rope training for adults, emphasizing clarity and attainable goals.
You'll learn about the critica...
What do you get when you cross 90,000 jumpers, one passionate skipper, a world record attempt, and a heart full of purpose?
🎗️ You get Rope4Hope — a UK-wide challenge to beat cancer and break some current jump rope Guinness World Records.
In this special episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Mandy Shaw (@mandyshaw366) returns to share the wild and wonderful progress on her ambitious fundraising event:
- 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13th Septemb...
🚀 From Cringe to Cool: Em Foley’s Jump Rope & Rope Flow Journey 🎙️
Jumpers, Skippers, and Rope-Wranglers!
Ever tried to do a toad and ended up looking like a confused Muppet? Same. 🤦♂️ But today, we’ve got someone who actually makes it look graceful.
🔥 Episode 22 of The Jump Rope Podcast features the legendary Em Foley (@doc.jumps)—a university lecturer, rope flow coach, and all-around fearless flow fanatic.
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🎙️ Ever been smacked in the face by your own jump rope? Kathy Zetelski (@kathyjumps) and I sure have—and we’re here to tell you why it’s totally worth it.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔥 The mental health benefits of jump rope (aka the Jumper’s High™)
💪 How jump rope is the most fun way to get fit
🙃 The joy of learning new tricks… and failing spectacularly
🐻 Kathy’s bear encounters while skipping in the wilds of New Jersey
🕶️...
❄️ Brace yourselves for a blizzard of fun in Episode 20 of The Jump Rope Podcast❄️ with our incredible guest Brandy Brown (@bleewonders)!
Brandy is a former dental hygienist, a mom of five, a doting grandma, and possibly a professional snow-shoveler (two feet of Idaho snow doesn’t stand a chance against her four-wheeler and blade!).
In this laugh-out-loud conversation, your forever-enthusiastic host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) uncovers the...
Jump rope: the ultimate cardio workout, mental health booster, and—if you’re Patty Reynolds (@pattyjumps)—a sport that requires the full approval of Artemis, her German Shepherd bodyguard. 🐕💪🏽
In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) chats with Patty about how she went from struggling with the basics to mastering (or at least constantly improving) mic releases, EB swings, and trick combos.
But it wasn’t ...
Ever wonder how a self-professed “elephant on a rope” can transform into a nimble-footed jump rope ninja?
Wonder no more! In Episode 18 of The Jump Rope Podcast, your host Dizzy (@dizzyskips) sits down with the legendary Eddie Adby (@eddie.jumps) to chat all things jump rope, skipping rope, and fun fitness.
Get ready to laugh harder than you boxer-step because this episode bursts with playful sarcasm, pun-tastic banter, and even a ...
The Four Jump-migos Are Back! 🎙️🔥
Jump rope enthusiasts, buckle up!
This episode of The Jump Rope Podcast is a wild ride with Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips), Sean Hargis (@seeseanskip), Aaron Fleming (@aaronjumps.365), and Richard Head (@richardheadjumps) talking all things jump rope, skipping rope, freestyle tricks, and fitness training.
💥 What’s inside this episode?
- 🎯 Learning mic releases, Mambas, and the fine art of not smacki...
🎙️ Episode 16: Helping, Healing, and Joy with Helga Morgan
This week on Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy Skips is joined by the lovely and remarkable Helga Morgan to discuss her journey of healing, resilience, and joy through dance, jump rope, and Zumba.
Helga discusses overcoming fears, the therapeutic power of movement, and the importance of creating a supportive community for self-expression.
✨ In This Episode:
- Discover how ...
Warning: This episode contains contagious laughter and mild profanity. 😅
In Episode 15 of Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy welcomes the fabulous Sarah Marshall (@strongerwithsare) to talk all things jump rope, fitness, and mental health.
Sarah shares her journey from weightlifting therapy to finding joy and healing in jump rope. 🏋️♀️➡️🪢
We chat about the emotional release that comes with skipping, the support of the jump rope comm...
🎙️ Skip Squad Chronicles: Dizzy’s Hoppy Holiday Hangout (Episode 14)
Welcome to an unforgettable two-hour jump rope community celebration!
In this festive episode of Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy Skips hosts a lively holiday hangout with jump rope friends from around the world who met on Instagram.
This casual yet insightful conversation dives deep into the highs and lows of 2024, from personal jump rope wins to unexpected setbac...
In this episode of Skip Squad Chronicles, meet the extraordinary Jenny Linden (@jennyjustjump)—freestyle footwork queen, master of the double mic release, inspiring force in the jump rope community, and Dizzy's hero.
Jenny joins Dizzy to share her transformational journey into jumping rope and how it’s brought her confidence, health, and happiness.
🎙️ What You’ll Discover:
- How Jenny’s determination launched her jump rope jo...
In this lively chat, I sit down with Kailey Christensen (@kailey.jumps on Instagram) to dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful world of jump rope.
We talk about everything—passion, struggles, and the tight-knit community that makes this sport so special.
Kailey keeps it real about the frustration of learning new tricks (hello, rope tosses and swear words), the incredible support from the jump rope fam, and how jumping has helped ...
How does a 7-year-old’s love for jump rope transform into a global coaching career and a thriving business?
Find out in Episode 11 of Skip Squad Chronicles!
In this episode, Dizzy Skips chats with Mira Waterkotte, better known as Mira Wate—Germany’s only full-time jump rope professional, champion, and founder of Wate Rope.
Mira’s inspiring story showcases her journey from national and European champion to renowned coach, entrepre...
In episode 10 of Skip Squad Chronicles, Dizzy Skips interviews Mandy Shaw, who shares her inspiring journey into the world of jump rope.
Mandy discusses her initial challenges, the supportive jump rope community she found, and her personal growth through the 100 skips a day challenge for Cancer Research UK.
They delve into the excitement of attempting a world record for the most people skipping rope simultaneously, the importance...
In episode 9 of Skip Squad Chronicles, Sean Hargis shares his journey into the world of jump roping, which began during the COVID pandemic.
He discusses how he transitioned from running to jumping rope, the mental and physical benefits he has experienced, and the supportive community that has helped him grow as a jumper.
Sean emphasizes the importance of practice, learning from others, and the joy that comes from mastering new te...
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