Josh McKee (@zaddy.jumps) is a full-time dad, full-time hustler, and part-time PVC ninja.

He started jumping during paternity leave, using nap time to level up his cardio, footwork, and dad jokes. 🍼🪢

In this episode, we talk about:

• Balancing fitness with family chaos
• Using jump rope as a mental health tool
• The Fancy Feats app, CapCut, and camera-following sorcery 🎥
• Naming your ropes
• Being inspired by Lauren Jumps, Kathy Jumps, Papa Joe, and the whole jump fam 💪🏽
• Why his son thinks he’s a superhero
• And the origin of the “Zaddy” in @zaddy.jumps 😎

This one’s full of laughs, practical tips, and heart.

🎧 Catch the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this solo episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips) nerds out on all the tech, gear, and glorious fails behind his jump rope reels.

If you’ve ever:

• Jumped out of frame

• Rocketed your headphones with a rope

• Or spent 37 minutes syncing 37 seconds of music…

This one’s for you.

🎥 Camera choices? Covered.

🎧 Audio tips? Yup.

📸 Lighting and framing? Let’s rule those thirds.

🧠 AI help for captions? Present!

⚡ Battery anxiety? Obviously.

Dizzy shares the tech and techniques that help make his skipping rope content fun, functional, and only slightly chaotic.

Whether you’re using Instagram, CapCut, or just stuffing your phone into a shoe, you’ll find tips here you can actually use.

Sound bites include:

👉 “I always use the back facing camera.”

👉 “I use my phone instead of a GoPro.”

👉 “I use AI for help writing my captions.”

Bonus: Dizzy shares his strategy for staying chill with meditation (and Brain.fm), how he lost AirPods to the Mississippi, and why he’s still laughing when things go wrong.

🎧 DM @dizzyskips if you try any of these tips, have recommendations, or want to talk tripod hacks.

Lise Andresen went from cold, lonely Norwegian winters to joyful skips on the streets of Oslo—and somehow dragged her coworkers into it along the way. 😄🪢

She started jumping in August 2023, lost 20 kilos, gained energy, and built a passion for footwork and freestyle thanks to Coach Ghadi and the Timeless Jump community.

This episode is packed with laughs, learning, and jump rope realness:

✅ How she stayed consistent while raising kids and working full-time

✅ Why coaching and community changed everything

✅ Her remix efforts, PVC rope loyalty, and teaching coworkers (who never practice)

✅ Physical and mental health benefits of jumping daily

✅ The power of music, footwork, and flow

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💬 Quote of the Episode:

“If I don’t feel any pain, I’m dead, I think.” – Lise 😂💡

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What You’ll Learn

• How jump rope helped Lise lose 20 kilos and feel strong again

• Why community and coaching are key to progress

• That consistency builds confidence—and killer footwork

• How to jump for joy, not just for fitness

  That disco + PVC = peak performance 💃🏽

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  Chapters

  • 00:00 – Intro & connecting through jump rope
  • 03:34 – Starting out & finding motivation
  • 06:27 – Discovering community & joy
  • 09:20 – Footwork, freestyle, and technique
  • 12:26 – Music’s role in her practice
  • 15:22 – Balancing training, work, and life
  • 18:26 – Rope talk: PVC vs. beaded
  • 21:24 – Milestones & growth
  • 28:41 – Learning new skills & building consistency
  • 32:59 – Goals, remix fails & the shuffle grind
  • 36:02 – Physical & mental health benefits
  • 38:10 – Community support & connection
  • 40:28 – Coaching, advice for beginners
  • 48:13 – Wrapping up & community shoutouts

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. Crossrope — and why both are magic in the right hands

• 💪 Jump rope as therapy, motivation, and a weapon against couch gravity

This episode is for anyone trying to move better, feel better, or stay consistent long enough to start feeling like a superhero again.

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People

Guest: Richard Head (@richardheadjumps)

Host: Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips)

Show: The Jump Rope Podcast (@jumpropepodcast)

🎧 Catch the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🌀 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 start spinning without losing your lunch
• Turning your own unique style into an art form
• Jump rope mechanics and managing the weight of movement
• Building a beaded rope from hardware store parts
• How The High Jump is connecting jumpers globally

🎯 And most importantly, why every jumper is a superhero just for showing up. Because whether you’ve been jumping 10 days or 10 years — you’re part of this community, and we see you.

Robz and Dizzy also reflect on their own jump rope journeys, the physical and mental benefits of showing up consistently, and why jumping rope creates a “mental bubble” of focus, freedom, and fun.

💥 “Fail a hundred times before breakfast — and keep going.”

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Guest: Robz @robz_360s

Host: Dizzy Skips @dizzyskips

Show: The Jump Rope Podcast @jumpropepodcast

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🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave a review, and send this to someone who needs more skip in their step.

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 wraps to loving them—thanks to ADHD-fueled creativity, coaching, and a community that cheers you on at every jump.

She also covers the Tricktionary app for skill-building, the joyful chaos of meetups, and how a few minutes of jumping can spark big mental health boosts.

Whether it’s flow rope, Double Dutch, or brand-new releases, Eilidh’s approach shows that consistency plus a sense of humor equals unstoppable progress.

You’ll hear about personal training goals, the “Jump for Joy 100” challenge, and how each session is a fun puzzle for the brain.

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Follow Us

• Guest: Eilidh Smith @eilidhjumpsrope1
• Host: Dizzy Skips: @dizzyskips
  
• Show: The Jump Rope Podcast: @jumpropepodcast

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Ready for the ride? Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts 🔔, and hop aboard this wrap-tastic adventure!

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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 for staying fit.

The conversation bounces around the supportive jump rope community, upcoming challenges, and how platforms like podcasts, Instagram, and meetups help keep everyone motivated.

Expect plenty of Aussie slang (“ripper!”), a dash of coffee talk ☕, and tips to transform your rope routine into a powerful mental-health practice.

They also cover Joe’s go-to strategies:

• Consistency (just keep skipping!)
• Embracing the basics (master that boxer skip!)
• The Power of warming up and cooling down (so you don’t hobble away in pain!)

Hear Papa Joe shout out legends like @doc.jumps, @kathyjumps, @aaronjumps.365, @richardheadjumps, and the @jumpropedudes. Plus, learn why short daily efforts can lead to massive wins—at home, in the office, or even in a warehouse at 6:30 AM!

Ready for a playful, motivational pep talk? Hit that play button, crank up the volume, and get skipping.

This episode will leave you pumped, smiling, and itching to take on the next rope challenge—Aussie style! 🦘

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People

Guest: Joe De Luca (@papa_joe01)

Host: Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips)

Show: The Jump Rope Podcast (@jumpropepodcast)

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#SkippingJourney #WorkoutMotivation #FunFitness #RopeFlow #ConsistencyIsKey

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 critical balance of "Completion vs. Efficiency," how to set rational expectations (spoiler: don't aim for perfection right away – just git 'er done! 😅), and practical tips for effective warm-ups and cool-downs. 🧘

From workout frequency and duration to mastering tricks efficiently, Nate highlights the logical, methodical steps he's refined over a decade of professional coaching.

Plus, get a sneak peek into his 14-Day Jump Rope Kickstart program, a must-try for beginners!

🔗 Follow Nate KG:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_kg/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachNateKG
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natekg
• Website & FREE Kickstart: https://www.natekg.com/kickstart/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpropepodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JumpRopePodcast

🔗 Connect with Dizzy Skips:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dizzyskips/

Ready to skip smarter? Let's jump in! 🎧✨

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