SAY EVERY NAME RIGHT
Every gymnast deserves to have their name pronounced accurately and their full competitive history respected — whether they are a three-time World Champion or a freshman competing pommel horse in January.
ABOUT THE SHOW & NEWSROOM
INSIDE THE CODE.
BEYOND THE SCORE.
Neutral Deductions is an independent podcast, YouTube channel, and journalism hub dedicated year-round to Men's Artistic Gymnastics — from NCAA dual meets and GymACT gyms to World Cups, World Championships, and the Olympic Games.
FOUNDER & HOST
DR. KENSLEY BEHEL
Dr. Kensley Behel founded Neutral Deductions in 2023 to give Men's Artistic Gymnastics the rigorous, consistent, insider coverage the sport deserves — 52 weeks a year, not just once every four summers.
With roots in the University of Michigan gymnastics community and years of experience covering international gymnastics (including serving as a former co-host at GymCastic), Kensley combines deep fluency in the FIG Men's Code of Points with on-site reporting from podium trainings, mixed zones, U.S. Championships, Olympic Trials, World Championships (Liverpool, Antwerp, Jakarta, Rotterdam), and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Alongside weekly podcast episodes and live competition blogs, she maintains open community data spreadsheets tracking senior international D-scores, NCAA 4-up National Qualifying Averages, and Olympic qualification scenarios.
EXPLAIN THE WHY
Why did a stuck vault score lower than a hop? How does an 8-skill routine change parallel bars construction? We translate D-scores, neutral deductions, and selection math into plain English.
INDEPENDENT & READER-BACKED
Reader memberships and sponsors put microphones in podium training halls and NCAA arenas across North America, Europe, and Asia.
VOICES & COLLABORATORS
CONTRIBUTORS & RECURRING GUEST ANALYSTS
KATHI-SUE RUPP
Brevet judge and technical contributor breaking down the 2025–2028 FIG Men's Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points, apparatus element groups, and execution standards.
AIDEN WHITEHEAD
Contributor covering NCAA men's gymnastics recruiting classes, weekly collegiate schedules, and emerging varsity/GymACT storylines.
OLYMPIC MEDALISTS & COACHES
Featuring recurring analysis with Olympic medalist Sam Oldham, U.S. Olympic coach Syque Caesar, judging specialist Jerit Pogue, and active NCAA & National Team athletes.
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