Twists & Turns with Gymnast Jen Bricker

Get ready for some unexpected twists this episode! After discussing their own relationships with their families, Red and Kelly learn about inspirational gymnast Jen Bricker and are sent tumbling with her surprising family ties. Don't read ahead unless you want spoilers!



Show Credits

Theme song: "Busy Old Sun" by Vaudeville

https://otikrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vaudeville-vaudeville-aka-s-s-insomnia-2

Cover Art: Jenny Lam @jennylamalam

Editing: Kelly & Red  @kellylansing @missredventure

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WARNING Spoilers Ahead!!

Source Material

ESPN.com “Meet Jen Bricker, the gymnast born without legs who has a surprising biological sister” by D’Arcy Maine

Huffpost “Dominique Moceanu Reveals Secret Sister, Jennifer Bricker, A Gymnast With No Legs” by Kathleen Miles

BBC.com “My idol turned out to be my sister“ by Vibeke Venema

DailyMail.com “Acrobat born with no legs relives incredible moment she discovered that the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast she idolises is actually her SISTER” by Bianca London & Sarah Barns

NY Post “This legless gymnast learned her Olympic idol was long-lost sister” by Justin Terranova

Mirror “Gymnast with no legs tells of joy after discovering Olympic hero is her long-lost sister”

HBO "Real Sports: Two of a Kind-Jen Bricker & Dominique Moceanu"

OWN "Where Are They Now?: Dominique Moceanu on Confronting Her Parents About Her Long-Lost Sister"

ABC News "Dominique Moceanu's Secret Sister: Acrobat Without Legs" by Alice Gomstyn

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