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Hosted by Judge Mimi · education · EN · 29 episodes
More Than Counts is a podcast about what really goes into cheerleading routines... beyond the eight counts! Hosted by cheer Judge Mimi, this show brings choreographers, coaches, athletes, and industry leaders together to break down choreography, creativity, and the stories behind the routines you see on the mat. Each episode explores what makes routines special, what actually hits the scoresheet, and what cheerleading teaches us about teamwork, leadership, and life. This podcast is for cheerleading coaches, choreographers, parents, and athletes who want to see routines differently, appreciate the process behind them, and better understand why cheerleading is truly More Than Counts .
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Signup to Generate a PitchMore Than Counts is a podcast about what really goes into cheerleading routines... beyond the eight counts! Hosted by cheer Judge Mimi, this show brings choreographers, coaches, athletes, and industry leaders together to break down choreography, creativity, and the stories behind the routines you see on the mat.
More Than Counts is hosted by Judge Mimi. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "029 Alex Gaggioli - Cheer Theory: Making Cheer Easier to Follow" (7 September 2026, 51 minutes), "028 Maria the Cheer Doctor - Can Judges Tell If Your Team Strength Trains?" (31 August 2026, 45 minutes), and "027 Brandon Mackey - How to Build a Routine That Works on Any Score Sheet" (24 August 2026, 36 minutes).
More Than Counts publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for More Than Counts is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. More Than Counts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. More Than Counts's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for More Than Counts are Sports and Fitness, Golf & Recreation. More Than Counts has an education audience.
Judge Mimi hosts More Than Counts, an education show with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #29
What does it take to make cheerleading easier to follow, understand and love as a fan? In Episode 029, I sit down with Alex, the creator of Cheer Theory, to talk about his journey from competitive athlete to building...
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When a stunt feels shaky, a jump lacks height, or execution begins to fade, coaches often respond with more repetitions. But what if the real problem isn’t cleaning… it’s strength? In this episode, Mimi sits down with...
Episode #27
Can one routine succeed on two different score sheets? In this episode, international choreographer Brandon Mackey joins Judge Mimi to talk about building routines around the world and adapting choreography for...
Episode #26
Raise the Athlete, Not the Pressure How do we raise athletes who can handle pressure, disappointment and big expectations... without making their results feel like everything? This week, I sit down with Coach Becky...
Episode #25
What if there were more than one pathway to competitive cheerleading? David Sims joins More Than Counts to take us inside YCADA and the evolution of Travel Cheer & Dance, an alternative competitive pathway built for...
Episode #22
Kelvin Lam has spent decades asking a simple question: why do great stunts actually work? From his early days at the University of Hawaii to Team USA and becoming one of the most respected stunt educators in the sport...
Episode #21
What makes a dance score? Is it more movement? More difficulty? Or is it something else entirely? In this episode of More Than Counts , Judge Mimi sits down with choreographer and coach Jake to explore one of the most...
Episode #20
Professional cheerleading is no longer just an idea—it's becoming a reality. In this episode, Judge Mimi sits down with John Newby , Commissioner of the Professional Cheer League (PCL) and EVP of Varsity International...
Episode #19
From becoming a self-proclaimed "gym rat" chasing standing tucks to competing with GymTyme Chrome at Worlds and building some of Virginia's most recognizable themed routines, Kaden Koz has seen cheerleading from nearly...
Episode #15
<p>What does it take to create a place in cheerleading where everyone belongs?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Judge Mimi sits down with <b>Rick Rodgers</b>, one of the pioneers behind adaptive and para cheerleading, to...
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<p>From opening two gyms in two years to building a first-year Worlds champion, Adrian Butler takes us inside one of the most talked-about seasons in cheerleading.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the rise of Top...
Episode #13
<p>From teaching himself backflips in his backyard in rural Iowa… to choreographing Worlds-level routines across the globe, Kyle Spirit FX has become one of the most influential voices in competitive...
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<p>This week on More Than Counts, I sit down with Coach K, the creator behind High School Cheer Rules, to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of cheerleading: legality.</p><p>From viral stunt videos to hidden...
Episode #11
<p>What if everything you think you know about cheerleading… depends on where you are in the world?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Leon to unpack what cheer looks like in Australia—and why it’s so different from...
Episode #10
<p><b>What does it actually take to build a routine that wins—and one that people remember?</b></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Dahlston Delgado—the choreographer behind 13 routines at NCA this year, and creative...
Episode #9
<p>This episode dives into the journey of an athlete who took a leap — from Montreal to Top Gun — and everything that came with it.</p><p>Kass shares what it really looked like to leave Canada, step into the U.S. cheer...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, we’re shifting the lens a little—because cheerleading isn’t just experienced on the mat.</p><p></p><p>I’m joined by Jay, a dad, comedian, and creator whose viral TikToks capture the real, funny, and...
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<p>What does it actually take to build a national team routine—when time is limited and every decision matters?</p><p>In this episode, Natalie breaks down the strategy behind Team Canada: from athlete selection and...
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<p>On this episode of More Than Counts, I’m joined by JJ—coach, choreographer, and someone who truly understands what it takes to build routines that hit.</p><p>We get into his journey through cheer, from stepping into...
Episode #5
<p>Kevin Ahern joins More Than Counts to share his journey into cheerleading and the path that led him from athlete to choreographer and coach.</p><p>In this conversation, we explore how Kevin discovered cheerleading...
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