Welcome to the first episode of the third season of the Throws Genius Highland Games podcast with Janine Tessarzik! Joining us this season as co-host is Janine’s BFF, Tiffany.Watch Janine and Tiffany's shenanigans in the full video episode on

18. Review of Finger Lakes, GCVM, and Alaska Highland Games

Jul 6th, 2021 42m 26s

On this episode, Janine gets us up to date on her performances in her last three Highland games (spoiler: they were GREAT).About Janine:Janine Tessarzik is an elite Highland games heavy athlete. She threw shot put, discus, hammer, and weight

17. Review of The Brotherhood Pandemic Games II

May 27th, 2021 23m 8s

Janine Tessarzik breaks down her performance at her last games in Bradford, PA.

Bonus

16. Season 2 preview

May 15th, 2021 21m 22s

What’s coming up this Highland games season for our host, Janine Tessarzik (@janinethrows).

15. Memories from 2019: Victoria Highland Games

Nov 23rd, 2020 12m 52s

Now that her 2020 season is completed, Janine Kuestner gets nostalgic. Listen as she reminisces about her favorite game thus far. (Also, it's weird for her to be writing this in the third person, but that's what ya gotta do, right?)

14. Covenanter Highland Games and a mental breakthrough

Sep 23rd, 2020 26m 52s

Listen in for a breakdown of my performance at the last stop of the IHGF qualifying tour, and how my mindset shifted, thanks to a word from a friend.

13. TikTok and getting started in the Highland Games

Sep 20th, 2020 21m 9s

A whole bunch about TikTok, including how my account started growing.~10 min in - How I got started in the Highland Games.~15 min in - How YOU can get started in the Highland Games.

12. After an unexpected off-season...

Jun 14th, 2020 29m 46s

After an unexpected three month off-season, Janine Kuestner is back with the latest episode of the Throws Genius podcast. Welcome back to an abbreviated 2020 Highland Games season.

11. Incidentally, the Arnold

Mar 15th, 2020 1h 11m

In an episode sure to stay relevant for weeks, Janine Kuestner breaks down her performance at the 2020 Arnold that almost wasn’t, the 2019 Topeka Highland Games, and COVID-19 (or the reason she’s driving for 24 hours in a 36-hour period).

10. Sorta not really RIP, 2020 Arnold

Mar 4th, 2020 58m 23s

ETA: spectators allowed! Fresh off the news of the cancellation of the 2020 Arnold expo and the banning of spectators, Janine Kuestner talks about what an indoor Highland games is like, including her experiences at the 2018 and 2019 Arnold Spor

9. ACL DSPS GLSAA

Feb 16th, 2020 58m 32s

On the drive to and from the aptly named 2020 Tundra Games, Janine rambles about how she tore her ACL, what the heck DSPS is, and results from the GLSAA members-only event.Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

8. Highland Games, How I Love Thee!

Feb 14th, 2020 23m 29s

On Valentine's Day, 2020, Janine Kuestner talks about all the reasons she loves the Highland Games!Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

7. Training Thoughts

Feb 11th, 2020 14m 10s

Janine Kuestner reflects on training and competing in the Highland games in 2020.

6. Women in Sports: Thoughts on 2020 National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Feb 6th, 2020 24m 55s

Janine talks about gender equity in sports, including the Highland games. There's some data....Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/messageEquity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) website: https://ope.ed.gov/athlet

5. Fit AND Fat: A tale of a heavy athlete

Feb 3rd, 2020 21m 47s

Janine talks through her process of (finally) coming to terms with being kinda fat and how it relates to her pursuit of Highland games throwing greatness.Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

4. Highland games musings and motivation

Jan 31st, 2020 14m 26s

Rambling a bit about getting the Highland games season started...in Ohio...in the winter...and training...Games coming up: Tundra Games, Arnold Classic.

3. Welcome back!

Dec 3rd, 2019 5m 23s

It’s a rough cut...but some podcast is better than none podcast, right? Whelp, here goes nothing. Janine talks Highland Games, track and field, and just rambles a bit. Enjoy! #highlandgames @janinethrows [email protected]

2. Throwing in a track meet

May 3rd, 2017 24m 9s

Janine explains the ins and outs of throwing at a track meet, from how to find meets to compete in to how many throwers qualify for finals, and everything in between. This episode will answer just about any question someone who is new to the th