• 19. Patron for the Patreon!
    May 18 2023

    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
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 18. Review of Finger Lakes, GCVM, and Alaska Highland Games
    Jul 6 2021

    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

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    42 mins
  • 17. Review of The Brotherhood Pandemic Games II
    May 27 2021
    Janine Tessarzik breaks down her performance at her last games in Bradford, PA.
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    23 mins
  • 16. Season 2 preview
    May 15 2021
    What’s coming up this Highland games season for our host, Janine Tessarzik (@janinethrows).
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    21 mins
  • 15. Memories from 2019: Victoria Highland Games
    Nov 23 2020

    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?)

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    13 mins
  • 14. Covenanter Highland Games and a mental breakthrough
    Sep 23 2020

    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.

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    27 mins
  • 13. TikTok and getting started in the Highland Games
    Sep 20 2020

    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.

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    21 mins
  • 12. After an unexpected off-season...
    Jun 14 2020
    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.
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    30 mins