This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves sits down with former NFL star turned MMA promoter Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman, a man who’s gone from sacking quarterbacks to shaking up the fight game.
Known for his explosive NFL career with the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, Merriman has successfully transitioned into the world of Mix ... Show More
Aug 11
280: Sports Science at the Intersection of Youth and Professional Football with Luke Harris
In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes Luke Harris, the Head of Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science at Adelaide United Football Club. Luke shares his insights on managing multiple teams, the challenges of balancing youth and w ... Show More
31m 32s
Aug 4
279: Culture, Consistency, and Coaching Success in Elite Sport with Steve McNamara
This week, host Richard Graves is joined by Steve McNamara, one of Rugby League’s most experienced and respected minds. With a career spanning over 36 years across playing and coaching, Steve has done it all, captaining Hull FC, coaching England at a home World Cup, and leading C ... Show More
35m 27s
Jul 28
278: Carbs, Gels & Behaviour Change: The Real Science of Sports Fueling with Ted Munson
What does fuelling a Premier League footballer really look like? This week, we’re joined by Ted Munson, Brentford FC’s Lead Performance Nutritionist, whose journey has taken him through elite-level roles across football, rugby, Formula 1, and even international tournaments with D ... Show More
34m 9s
Dec 2024
The 2024 Sports Year In Review
Who were the superstars, and what were the unforgettable moments of 2024? Who failed to launch, and who exceeded expectations? What are your hopes for sport and sports science in 2025? We draw a spectacular sporting year to a close with a look back at the highlights, lowlights, n ... Show More
2h 10m
Mar 2023
351: Sam Portland on Player Archetypes and Assessing “Speed Age” in the Conversation of Coaching
Today’s guest is athletic performance coach and consultant, Sam Portland. Sam has had a lengthy career in professional sport, and is the creator of “Speed Gate Golf” and the Sports Speed System. Sam provides mentorship and education to coaches, athletes and teams looking to furt ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 2024
Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva, "The End of College Football: On the Human Cost of an All-American Game" (UNC Press, 2024)
In The End of College Football: On the Human Cost of an All-American Game (UNC Press, 2024), Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva offer an existential challenge to one of America's favorite pastimes: college football. Drawing on twenty-five in-depth interviews with former players f ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2025
Angelo Gingerelli on Compete, Thrive and Win (EP357)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Seton Hall Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Angelo Gingerelli joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss how to compete, thrive and win in College athletics.Gingerelli is the author of The Next Four Years: Compete, Win & Thrive in ... Show More
48m 15s
Oct 2024
Steroids, Gene Therapy, Peptides: The Future of ENHANCED Sports with Aron D’Souza : 1215
Step into the future of sports performance with The Human Upgrade as Dave Asprey and Aron D’Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games, uncover the controversial world of steroids, gene therapy, peptides, and human enhancement. In this groundbreaking episode, they explore how athletes ... Show More
1h 7m