Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science pow ...
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The Sport Science Podcast aims to entertain while giving quality sport, exercise and health sciences information for students, athletes or people trying to get started in sport. We encourage critical thinking and evidence based practice when assessing interventions to increase health or performance. Follow us on Twitter: @SportSciPodcast Follow us on Instagram: thesportsciencepodcast Email us: sportsciencepodcast@outlook.com
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World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast with Daniel Ross and Dan Biggar
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A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast dives deep into the psychology of what makes elite performers tick; how they think about success and failure, how they find and maintain peak performance, how they manage fear and adversity, how they make decisions under pressure, how they deal with risk and uncertainty. Daniel is a behavioural science and sports fanatic while Dan has lived his dream on the rugby field for the past 17 years, winning three Six Nations titles, earning over ...
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World Number Two tennis player Iga Swiatek's positive test for a little-known product called Trimetazidine raises the issue of whether drug testing is going too far. Should there not be a threshold for the level of prohibitive substance found in the body? Is there a performance advantage? What fault lies with the athlete? No matter the final outcom…
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Dan Biggar and Dan Ross step out of their comfort zone to dive into the world of boxing with none other than Carl Frampton—Northern Ireland’s first two-division world champion, renowned not just for his incredible achievements in the ring, but also for his resilience, humility, and ability to unite people across divides. In this episode, Carl opens…
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Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols: Dr. Allen Sills on Player Safety This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, to the Science for Sport Podcast. In a game renowned for its intensity, how does the league ensure player safety on and off the field? Dr. Sills pulls back the curtain on cutting-edge concus…
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Science of Sport Spotlight 9: To Torque or Not to Torque, energy demands from the Women's Tour, and topical doping debates
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In this spotlight episode, Ross and Gareth put some of the interesting discussions from our Discourse community in the spotlight. Gareth, master (and moderator) of Discourse, learned all about high cadence training from the coaches in the Discourse community when he tackled a Zwift cycling programme that had him spinning his legs. We discuss whethe…
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In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, Dan and Dan sit down with Ben Ryan, the Performance Director at Brentford FC and former coach of Fiji's Olympic-winning Rugby Sevens team. Ben shares his remarkable journey from the world of English rugby to leading Fiji to gold at the Rio Olympics, and now shaping performance at Brentford. He talks about t…
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How Far Can You Push the Human Body? Lessons from a Royal Marine Doctor
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Pushing the body to its limits can be the difference between life and death for a Royal Marine. So how far can you push recruits and what lessons can sport learn from the training they endure? In this interview with Dr Ross Hemingway, a Sports & Exercise Medicine Doctor at the Commando Training Centre for Royal Marines in the UK, we take a fascinat…
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This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of Rugby League with two seasoned professionals, Scott Taylor and Ben Jones-Bishop. Between them, they boast over 30 years of experience, 250 tries, and a lifetime of lessons from the pitch. Scott reflects on his transition from a 14-year career—highlighted by Gran…
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Join us as we dive into the mind of Sir Andrew Strauss, one of England's greatest cricket captains. From leading his team to Ashes glory twice to navigating the highs and lows of elite sport, Strauss shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and life beyond the game. This is a conversation about more than runs and wickets—it's about legac…
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Episode 242: In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves sits down with former professional cricketer Jack Brooks, whose 15-year career is a testament to resilience, hard work, and a love for the game. Jack shares his unconventional journey to becoming a professional at 24, breaking into the county circuit after starting…
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Is the Credibility of Sports Science's Most Respected Journal Under Threat?
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At the recent British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine (BAsem) conference, the world's most respected journal in sports science - the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) - openly promoted a presentation done on the trans issue by the author of the controversial book Open Play: The Case For Feminist Sport, Dr Sheree Bekker. In the pre…
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In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, we’re joined by rugby legend Bryan Habana. From his unforgettable debut with South Africa to winning the 2007 World Cup, Bryan opens up about the highs and lows of his storied career. We dive into the pressures of being a superstar, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what life looks like after rugby.…
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241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
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Episode 241 In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace. Arian and Ryan reveal how data is transforming the game, sharing ins…
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Ever wondered what it's really like to revive a football club from the brink? In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Methven, football executive and co-owner of Charlton Athletic. Charlie shares his journey from the chaos at Sunderland to building stability, offering a rare insight into the cultural challenges, leadership struggles, and what it t…
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In episode 240, Matt Solomon former host of the Science for Sport Podcat, joins us. Specifically you will learn: Matt's favourite episodes Lessons learned from the podcast Lessons from Paralympic S&C About Matt "Matt Solomon is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist, having started his career in football working in both the Netherlan…
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In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, we sit down with Shaun Edwards, the legendary defence coach of the French national rugby team and a former playing great who has shaped the careers of countless athletes, including our very own Dan Biggar. We dive deep into Shaun’s coaching philosophy, the cultural nuances of rugby and the secrets behind bu…
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In episode 239, Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aesthetics Athletics, joins us. Specifically you will learn: The importance of training the groin Injuries which can occur at the groin How to train the groin to prevent injuries and optimise performance About Andy "Andrew has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Master’s in Streng…
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In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, Tour de France winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Geraint Thomas joins Dan Ross and Dan Biggar for an in-depth conversation about the grueling demands of professional cycling, the mental toughness required to succeed, and the simple pleasures that keep him grounded. From training at altitude to navig…
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In episode 238 Jake Colley-Davies Owner of Caradoc Conditioning, joins us. Specifically Jake will be looking at: Physical charachteristics of rugby How to put on enough mass to compete at the top level How a player development pathway might look Case study: What a session with Jake looks like About Jake "My name is Jake Colley-Davies, I am a Streng…
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Chepng'etich's Marathon World Record Analysis: Too Good To Be True?
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When Kenyan Ruth Chepng'etich took nearly two minutes off the women's marathon world record, the sporting world was aghast. How did she do it? Shoe tech, nutrition, race tactics? With a doping cloud hanging over Kenyan athletics, it's easy to see why so many are sceptical. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch as they assess every…
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This week, the two Dans welcome their Rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson to the pod. You will be hard pressed to find a more eloquent, thoughtful and deep thinking sportsman than Jonny. In this episode, we discuss: - Dan B's and Jonny's French grammar tips - Reputation from youngster to oldie - Jonny's bizarre sense of humour - Jonny's 3 personality archet…
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In episode 237 Matt Cook owner of Transferable Training, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Importance of training transfer Working back from game actions How to maximise training transfer About Matt "I run my own little business called Transferable Training where most of my work is focused around speed and reconditioning with individu…
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Welcome to Series 3 of A Load of BS - very much on Sport now! I am thrilled to be sat alongside Welsh Rugby Union and British Lions star Dan Biggar as my new co-host. In this opening episode, as Dan and Dan get to know each other, we explore the mental aspects of top end sports performance, including handling pressure, technical soundness, and the …
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In episode 236 Aimee O'Keeffe and James Morehen, join us. Specifically Aimee & James will be looking at: Physiological difference between men and women How these differences affect nutrition What the research says Recommendations for female footballers About Aimee "My name is Aimee Ellen O'Keeffe and I have worked in elite sport as a Performance Nu…
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DISCOURSE SPECIAL: Is Elite Cycling Safe Enough? / Rugby's Smart Mouthguards / Is Sinner Guilty of Doping? and Much More
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After a post-Olympic break the team wrap up all the latest hot topics and news from our Discourse channel. We share details of how the rollout of rugby's smart mouthguards is going, discuss Jakob Ingebritgsen's crazy half marathon debut and how best to use sport science to help a small-budget cycling team. We also explain the ongoing doping saga of…
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In episode 235 Louise Wood, S&C Coach at QPR Women, joins us. Specifically Louise will be looking at: Types of bone iinjuries How bones heal How to accelerate the healing process About Louise "Ten years ago I decided to go back to university and study sports rehab, followed by a masters in Strength & Conditioning. I jumped straight in the deep end …
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In episode 234 Jake Reeve S&C Coach at Loughborough University, joins us. Specifically Jake will be looking at: Testing & Profiling How to individualise training programs What these programs look like in real life About Jake "Jake is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for Athletics and Triathlon at Loughborough University. Alongside his work at…
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In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Michel will be looking at: Importance of strength in swimming Importance of core training What S&C can add when athletes are strong enough About Michel "Michel Verkade is an S&C coach for the Dutch Women’s Waterpolo and Para-Swimming teams. A former teacher in physical educa…
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In episode 232 Tom Stringwell, Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Types of eccentric training Physiology underpinnig eccentric training How and when to use eccentric training About Tom "Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance and consultant to teams and athletes throughout the world." https://ygsp.co…
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In episode 231 Andrew Usher, Researcher and Boxing Coach, joins us. Specifically Andrew will be looking at: Importance of energy systems Energy system misconceptions How to implement sprint interval training About Andrew "Andrew Usher, exercise physiologist and teaching fellow fellow at Abertay University. PhD was titled An Exploration of Muscle Ox…
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How David Roche Used Science To Dominate One Of The World's Biggest Trail Races
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American trail star and coach David Roche not only won his first 100-mile trail race at the Leadville 100 this year but also broke a 30-year-old record. In this interview, Roche explains how he adapted to the high altitude using hot baths, trained his body to take in high concentrations of carbohydrates and planned out his race strategy. Roche also…
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