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 YouTube. If you want to buy a drink for Janine and Tiffany (and get a shoutout on the next podcast episode): Venmo - @JanineThrows; CashApp - $JanineThrows

Connect with Janine:

• Janine’s fundraiser for Switzerland and Scotland
• Send Janine an email at ⁠janine@janinethrows.com⁠ to schedule a Highland games coaching consultation
• Support Janine on Patreon⁠ to get access to all future Patreon-exclusive "Patron for the Patreon!" episodes!
• Request a personalized video from Janine on Cameo⁠
• Subscribe to Janine’s channel on YouTube
• Follow Janine on TikTok
• Follow Janine on Facebook⁠
• Follow Janine on Instagram ⁠
• Check out Janine’s competition schedule and (soon!) merch!

Pages/groups/events mentioned on this episode:

• Southeastern Highland Athletics Group⁠
• NASGA website⁠
• Sisterhood of Highland Throwers
• Association of Scottish Games & Festivals⁠
• Savannah Scottish Games⁠
• Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games⁠
• Scottish Masters Athletics International⁠
• Braemar Gathering
• Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games
• Celtic Jackalope

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 in college, and also has experience as a college throws coach. 

Follow Janine:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janinethrows?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinethrows/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinethrows

Find more info at janinethrows.com

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?)

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.

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.